ML20216J986
| ML20216J986 | |
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| Site: | Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png |
| Issue date: | 04/16/1998 |
| From: | Harris P NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Powers K CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
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| ML20216J991 | List: |
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| TAC-M99690, NUDOCS 9804220055 | |
| Download: ML20216J986 (7) | |
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Mr. Kcnnith P. Powers Plant G:n::rtl Man:ger April 16, 1998 j
Big Rock Nuctsar Plant Consumers Energy Company 10269 US 31 North Charlevoix, MI 49720 d
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF BIG ROCK POINT (BRP) CERTIFIED FUEL HANDLER (CFH)
TRAINING PROGRAM (TAC No. M99690)
Dear Mr. Powers:
By letter dated September 19,1997, Consumers Energy Company submitted a number of documents for NRC staff review or information. Within this submittal was Attachment 7, entitled, " Training Program for Certified Fuel Handlers." Although Attachment 7 was provided in the submittal, it was not listed in the cover letter and Consumers had not requested any NRC staff action. Subsequently, and based on discussions with Mr. Michael Bourassa of your staff, the NRC initiated a review of your CFH training program pursuant to 10 CFR 50.2.
On October 29,1997, representatives from BRP and the NRC staff met at NRC headquarters to discuss planned activities regarding BRP decommissioning. This meeting i
included discussions regarding proposed changes to site staffing, licensed operators, and j
i CFHs. On January 21,1998, following a prelimir.ary NRC review of the BRP CFH training program, we discussed a number of NRC staff comments (Enclosure 1) with Mr. Bourassa and Mr. Dennis LaCrois of your staff. Then, on February 19,1998, we had a phone conversation with Mr. LaCrois confirming that NRC staff comments were resolved and that the CFH training program was appropriately revised. Therefore, the NRC staff approves the BRP Training Program for Certified Fuel Handlers, as described in the enclosed Safoty l
Evaluation (Enclosure 2).
Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
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Apcil 16., 1998 Mr. Kenneth P. Powers Plant General Manager Big Rock Nuclear Plant Consumers Energy Company 10?.69 US-31 North Charlevoix, MI 49720
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF BIG ROCK POINT (BRP) CERTIFIED FUEL HANDLER (CFH)
TRAINING PROGRAM (TAC Wo. M99690)
Dear Mr. Powers:
By letter dated September 19,1997, Consumers Energy Company submitted a number of documents for NRC staff review or information. Within this submittal was Attachment 7, entitled, " Training Program for Certified Fuel Handlers." Although Attachment 7 was provided in the submittal, it was not listed in the cuar letter and Consumers had not requested any NRC staff action. Subsequently, and based on discussions with Mr. Michael Bourassa of your staff, the NRC initiated a reviav of your CFH training progsam pursuant to 10 CFR 50.2.
On Octot,ar 29,1997, representatives from BRP and the NRC staff met at NRC headquarters to discuss planned activitios regarding BRP decommissioning. This meeting included discussions regarding proposed changes to site staffing, licensed operators, and CFHs. On January 21,1998, following a preliminary NRC review of the BRP CFH training program, we discussed a number of NRC staff comments (Enclosure 1) with Mr. Bourassa and Mr. Dennis LaCrois of your staff. Then, on Februcry 19,1998, we had a phone conversation with Mr. LaCrois confirming that NRC staff comments were resolved and that the CFH training progrt'm was appropriately revised. Therefore, the NRC staff approves the BRP Training Program for Certified Fuel Handlers, as described in the enc!osed Safety Evaluation (Enclosure 2).
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I au arris et Manager l
Non-Power Reactors and Decommissioning Project Directorate i
Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
- 1. NRC Staff Comments
- 2. Safety Evaluation j
Docket No. 50155 j
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1 Mr. Kenneth Powers Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant Docket No. 50-155 (PAGE 1 OF 2) cc:
Mr. Thomas A. McNish, Secretary Lake Michigan Federation Consumers Energy Company ATTN: E. Roemer, Attorney 212 West Michigan Avenue 59 E. Van Buren #2215 Jackson, Michigan 49201 Chicago, Illinois 60605 Judd L. Bacon, Esquire Michigan Department of Attorney Consumers Energy Company General 212 West Michigan Avenue Special Litigation Division Jackson, Michigan 49201 630 Law Building P.O. Box 30212 4
Ms. Jane E. Brannon, County Clerk Lansing, Michigan 48909 I
County Building Annex 203 Antrim Street Mr. Rich Bachus Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 Traverse City Record - Eagle 7401 Middle Road Office of the Governor Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 Room 1 - Capitol Building Lansing, Michigan 48913 Ms. Angela S. Greenman U.S. NRC Region til Regional Administrator, Regir 11 801 Warrenville Road U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Lisle, Illinois 60532 801 Warrenvi!Ie Road Lisle, Illinois 60532-4351 Ms. Janenne Irene Froats P.O. Box 528 Michigan Department of Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Environmental Quality Drinking Water and Radiological Mr. Henry Peters Protection Division -
Route 1 3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Ewen, Michigan 49925 P.O. Box 30630 J
Lansing, Michigan 48009-8130 Ms. Doris Schaller i
2310 M 119 Lakeside Condo I
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Unit #55 l
Resident inspector Office Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Big Rock Point Plant 10253 U.S. 31 North Mr. Michael Winnell Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 3250 Krouse Road Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Mr. Robert A. Fenech Senior Vice President Mr. James S. Rang
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Nuclear, Fossil Operations Consumers Power Company Consumers Energy Coinpany 10269 U.S. 31 North 212 W. Michigan Ave.
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720.
' Jackson, Michigan 49201 Ms. Kay Cumbow 1
15184 Dudley Road l
Brown City, Michigan 48416 l
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Mr. Kenneth Powers Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant Docket No. 50155 (PAGE 2 OF 2) cc:
Mr. Brennain Lloyd Northwatch P.O. Box 282 North Bay, Ontario P1B 8H2 t
Mr. John W. Campbell Executive Director Eastern U.P. Regional Planning
& Development Commission 524 Ashmun Street P. O. Box 520 i
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783 Lake Michigan Federation Attn: T. Cabaln, Director 425 W. Western Avenue Muskegon, Michigan 49440 Citizens Awareness Network Box 83 Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts 01370 Jonathan M. Block, Esquire i
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Putney, VT 05346-0566 Ms. Deborah B. Katz, President Citizens Awareness Network P. O. Box 83 Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts 01370-0083 l
l Ms. Corinne Carey j-2213 River Side Drive NE l
Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Mr. Kenneth P. Powers Plant General Manager
. Big Rock Nuclear Point C(namers Energy Company 10260 US-31 North Chadevoix, Michigan 49720
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i NRC COMMENTS REGARDING 1
l CERTIFIED FUEL HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM i
FOR BIG ROCK POINT NUCLEAR PLANT (TAC No. M99690) j i
The below listed NRC staff comments were discussed with Consumers Energy Company (Consumers or licensee) representatives on Janvery 21,1998, during a NRC staff member l
visit to the Big Rock Point (BRP) Nuclear Plant. On February 19,1998, the licensee l
Informed the NRC staff that the comments were resolved and that the BRP " Training Program for Certified Fuel Handlers," revision 0, was revised, as appropriate. The licensee's specific revisions to the training program were discussed with the NRC reviewers and found acceptable, l
I COMMENTS j
CFH Initial Training Program
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Paragraph 4.3 requires that trainees enrolled in the initial certification course attend all training, except as specifically exempt by the Plant Manager.
j NRC comment: Describe whether the term "all training" includas make-up training.
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Licensee response: This paragraph was revised to clarify that "all training" includes make-up training.
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Paragraph 4.4.3 provides instructions regarding exams and evaluations.
NRC comment: Describe wht.t is the pass!ng grade for non-written testing l
evaluation, such as job performance measures (JPMs), if written I
tests require a grade of 280 percent.
Licensee response: This paragraph was revised to clarify that non-written tests, including JPMs, require a passing grade of 280 percent.
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Paragraph 4.4.4.A.(3) describes testing elements assocmted with the final certification exam (a comprehensive written exam).
NRC comment: Describe whether administrative requirements associated with the BRP facility are included in the final certification exam.
Licensee response: Administrative requirements are tested during the final certification exam Paragraph 4.4.4.A.(3) was revised to clarify this requirement.
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Paragraph 4.4.4.B.(3) describes testing elements associated with the comprehensive oral examination.
NRC comment: Describe whether administrative requirements associated with the BRP facility are included in the comprehensive oral exam.
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Licensee response: Administrative requirements are tested during the comprehensive oral exam. Paragraph 4.4.4.B.(3) was revised to clarify this requirement.
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Paragraph 4.4.5 provides certification requirements for completion of the CFR l
training program.
l NRC comment: Describe whether a score of "at least 280% on both the
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j Comprehensive Written and Oral CFH Certification Examinations" l
is a combined score or an individual score.
l Licensee response: This paragraph was revised to clarify that 280% is the passing grade for both the written and oral tests; it is not a combined l
grade.
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The Certification Guide states that the " Operations Supervisor" approves waivers of l
training requirements and prerequisites.
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NRC Comment: Justify why the Plant Manager is not responsible for the approval of waivers.
Licensee response: The Certification Guide was revised to require Plant Manger approval of waivers to reflect the BRP staff organization during l
decommission;ng, i
CFH Recertification Training Program 1.
Paragraph 4.4.1.A. states that the individual must pass the annual practical exam.
NRC comment: Describe what is the passing grade for the annual practica) exam.
Licensee response: Paragraph 4.4.1.A was revised to clarify that a passing grade is 280% for the annual practical exam.
2.
Paragraph 4.4.2 provides elements associated with the biennial written exam.
NRC comment: Describe whether administrative requirements associated with the BRP facility are included in the biennial written exam.
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. Licensee response: Administrative requirements are tested during the biennial written exam Paragraph 4.4.2 was revised to clarify this requirement.
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Paragraph 4.4.3 provides elements associated with the annual practical exam.
NRC comment: Describe whether administrative requirements associated with the j
BRP facility are included in the annual practical exam.
l Licensee response: Administrative requirements are tested during the annual l
practical exam. Paragraph 4.4.3 was revised to clarify this requirement.
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Paragraph 4.4.4 provides provisions for failure of a recertification exam.
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l NRC comment:
Describe whether the term "re-test," as used in the second paragraph, is actually a "re-exam."
l Licensee response: This paragraph was revised to clarify the correct usage of the terms "re-test" and "re-exam."
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Paragraph,4.4.4 provides provisions for failure of a recertification exam.
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l NRC comment: Describe what is meant by the phrase " appropriate exam" as used in the second paragraph.
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Licensee response: This paragraph was revised to clarify that the " appropriate l
exam" is a full and comprehensive exam that will be l
administered before reactivation as a CFH.
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