ML20214U904
| ML20214U904 | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 12/02/1986 |
| From: | Hawxhurst J, Lazarus W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20214U841 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220-86-22, 50-410-86-54, NUDOCS 8612090450 | |
| Download: ML20214U904 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000220/1986022
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Report Nos. 50-220/86-22
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Licensee:
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Facility Name: Nine Mile ~ Point Unit 1 and U_ nit 2
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Inspection Conducted: September 29 - October 2,1986
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Inspection Summary:
Inspection on September 29 - October 2, 198L
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Areas Inspected:
Routine unannounced inspection of the operational status of
the emergency preparedness program.
Results: No violations were identified.
Five open items were closed. One
unresolved item was identified concerning the ligensee's off-hours dose assess-
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DETAILS
1.0 Persons Contacted
The following licensee representatives attended the exit meeting on
October 2, 1986:
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation-Nine Mile Poit;t, Unit 1
T. Chwalek, Emergency Coordinator
A. Pinter, Licensing Coordinator
R. Seifried, Assistant Superintendent, Training
J. Blasiak, Chemistry Unit Supervisor
T. W. Roman, Station Superintendent
P. Volza, Supervisor Radiation Support
E. Leach, Superintendent Chemical / Radiation Manager
M. Hedrick, Training Supervisor
A. Salemt, Assistant Emergency Coordinator
T. Galletta, Assistant Environmental Protection Coordinator
I. deakley, Special Projects, Unit 2
The inspector interviewed and observed several licensee emergency response
personnel relative to their roles in the emergency organization.
2.0 Licensee Action of Previous Inspection Findings
(Closed) 50-220/84-10-01_ Have the Safety Review and Audit Board (SRAB)
include, as part of their scope, an audit of the emergency preparedness
training program.
The inspector verified that the Safety Review and Audit Board included, as
part of the scope of their audit, the emergency training program. The
auditors also plan to attend the exercise as independent observers.
(Closed) 50-220/84-10-02; Adapt the computerized dose calculation model for
initial dose assessment, use the nomogram only as backup. The inspector
noted that the licensee will replace the nomogram wheel with a computer-
ized model.
The scheduled replacement date depends on completion of the
training of personnel in the emergency organization.
The computerized
model will be used for initial dose assessment.
(Closed) 50-220/84-10-03 Develop a qualitative procedure for identifying
potential lake breeze circulations and an associated checklist of items to
consider prior to protective action decision-making.
The inspector noted that Figure 6, " Lake Breeze /On-Shore Flow Fumigation
Flowchart" had been develocad and included in procedure EPP-26, Protective
Action Recommendations,liarch 1986. Also, the licensee is currently
conducting a study to further quantify these meteorological regimes and
their effect on transport and diffusion in the vicinity of the site.
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(Closed) 50-220/84-10-04 Include in the revised calibration procedure
ICP-WS1 and ICP-WS2 bottom line results, specifically conformance with
Environmental Specifications. Also, consider the problems identified in
'LER 83-31 and manufacturers specifications.
The inspector noted that the licensee has revised calibration procedure
ICP-WS1 and ICP-WS2. A new method has been adapted to calibrate the
temperature sensors and previous problems identified appear to be
corrected. A new' reference temperature measurement and calibration
methodology was u' sed during the last calibration.
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(Closed) 50-220/84-10-05 a) Develop a checklist for daily surveillance of
the meteorological monitoring program.
b) Synchronize the time (DST) on
the meteorological strip charts (control room, TSC and computer building)
with the time (EST).on the computer stored meteorological data.
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a standard procedure for time, date, signature, and condition entries in
the maintenan e log;
The inspector found that daily computer checks and weekly surveillance of
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the instruments were performed. The daily checks for operability also
included a time check.
The maintenance logs and surveillance procedures
were in good order and consistent.
3.0 Operational Status of the Emergency Preparedness Program
3.1 Emergency Plan and Implementing Procedures
The inspector determined that the major changes made to the emergency
preparedness program to include another operating' unit (NMP-2) was
adequately addressed in the May 1986 program appraisal.
The inspec-
tor verified that recent major or significant changes would be
reviewed in accordance with the licensee's SORC board.
The inspector
verified by random checks that onsite plans and procedures were
maintained and current.
The inspector reviewed procedure EPP-20, Emergency Notificationr, and
requested verification of the effectiveness of the off-hours notifi-
cation aspect.
The licensee indicated several tests were performed
and they are currently working on compiling the results. Also, the
licensee acknowledged that the procedure may need to be further
evaluated to adequately determine its effectiveness. The licensee
agreed to further evaluate the activation of the emergency organi-
zaticn off-hour and test this capability.
3.2 Emergency Equipment, Facilities, Instrumentation and Supplies
The inspector verified that key facilities and equipment were
adequately maintained.
The inspector also noted that the Technical
Support Center and Emergency Operations Facility are dedicated
facilities and all equipment, instrumentation and supplies as
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described in the plan were readily available. An independent check
of equipment operability by the inspector confirmed that a surveil-
lance program was established and is offective in maintaining equip-
ment.
3.3 Organization and Management Control
The inspector held discussions with cogr.izant licensee personnel and
noted no changes had been made to the Emergency Planning Coordina-
tors responsibilities. The licensee currently maintains a staff of
three people, with a cognizant individual in training and two in
administration to maintain the onsite program.
In addition, an
individual is responsible for emergency equipment and facilities.
No recent changes in key offsite officials were identified.
3.4 Training
The inspector reviewed training records, held discussion with per-
sonnel responsible for Emergency Plan training and noted EPMP-3
had been recently updated; however, it was not kept current.
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was difficult to verify that the emergency response personnel had
received the required training and retraining as delineated in the
Training Manual.
However, after reviewing selected attendance sheets
it appears most personnel had been trained, even though a recent copy
of EPMP-3 showed their training had expired. The inspector indicated
that a roster of trained individuals for emergency response was
necessary to effectively activate the emergency response organization
with qualified individuals. The licensee agreed to evaluate the
frequency and method of updating EPMP-3.
This item is OPEN
(50-220/86-19-01; 50-410/86-54-01).
The inspector interviewed a staa11 sample of select individuals to
verify the effectiveness of the training. Three Chemistry Techni-
cians were selected that could work off-hour shifts.
Their respon-
sibilities in the initfal stages of an emergency would include off-
site dose assessment of actual or potential radiological releases.
All three irdividuals had difficulty performing this part of their
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role in the emergency organization. During the first walk-through a
licensee observer was present and conveyed some of the concerns to
NMPC management. The licensee was asked to further evaluate this
potential weakness in their program. This item is unresolved
(50-220/86-19-02; 50-410/86-54-02).
In a letter from Mr. T. Lempges dated October 8, 1986 to Mr. T. Martin
the licensee acknowledged the problem in dose assessment and detailed
the immediate and long-term corrective actions, which are scheduled
to be completed on December 31, 1986. This area will be examined
during a future inspection,
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3.5 Public Information Program
The inspector held discussions with the licensee, reviewed the public
information brochure and contacted the county through the licensee.
The inspector determined that basic emergency planning information
was disseminated to the public in the plume exposure pathway
Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ). This information has been provided
on an annual basis and basic radiological information is included.
This item was found to be acceptable.
4.0 Exit
Following the inspection, the NRC inspector met with the licensee repre-
sentatives listed in Section 1 of this report. The inspector summarized
the findings described in Section 2 and 3 of this report.
Licensee management acknowledged the findings and indicated that appro-
priate action would be taken regarding the three areas identified as being
in need of additional license attention.
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