ML20217F537
| ML20217F537 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 04/24/1998 |
| From: | Merschoff E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Dugger C ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217F542 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-382-98-99, NUDOCS 9804280189 | |
| Download: ML20217F537 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000382/1998099
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Charles M. Dugger, Vice President
Operations - Waterford 3
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box B
Killona, Louisiana 70066
SUBJECT: SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT OF LICENSEE PERFORMANCE (SALP)
REPORT 50-382/98-99
Dear Mr. Dugger:
Enclosed for your review is the SALP report for Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3, for the
period December 1,1996, through March 21,1998. A public meeting to discuss this repod with
you and your staff has been scheduled at the Waterford 3 Energy Center on May 12,1998, at
9 a.m. (CDT). During this meeting, you are encouraged and expected to candidly comment on
our report. Although this meeting is a forum between Entergy Operations, Inc. (Eatergy) and the
NRC, it will be open to observation by members of the public and other interested parties.
In accordance with NRC policy, I have reviewed the recommendations of the SALP Board and
concur with its ratings and views. During this evaluation period, overall performance at
Waterford 3 improved. The Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Plant Support functional areas
continued to be rated Category 2, reflecting good safety performance. The Engineering
functional area improved and was rated Category 2, but requires continued management
attention to improve corrective action activities and achieve consistent performance.
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in the Plant Operations area, some improvements were noted over the previous assessment.
The operators continued to ensure the safe operation of the facility and previous performance
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issues were effectively addressed. Nevertheless, opportunities for additionalimprovements
were apparent in several areas affecting plant operations, including procedures and human
performance.
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in the Maintenance area, the plant operated reliably following an extended refueling outage. A
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number of programmatic enhancements were implemented to improve planning, scheduling,
and maintenance efficiency; however, deficiencies involving the implementation of the welding
program indicated a need for increased oversight of welding activities. While significant
progress was made in addressing safety-related hardware problems, additional effort is needed
to address other long-standing or recurring equipment problems.
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In the Plant Support area, good performance was noted in the areas of radiological protection,
emergency preparedness, and fire protection. Acceptable performance in the security area
resulted from a number of problems, some of which were similar to those noted in the previous
SALP report.
In the Engineering area, the ability to identify emerging issues that affected equipment
operability was substantially improved. Althougn the NRC staff observed increased sensitivity
for maintaining the integrity of the design and licensing bases, problems continue to exist in this
area. Engineering's performance, in the identification of conditions adverse to quality and
prioritization of corrective actions, was less effective than the rest of the organization. Several
licensing submittals also reflected a need for improvement.
Overall, your self-assessment activities improved the identification of conditions adverse to
quality at Waterford 3. Audits performed by quality assurance personnel were generally
comprehensive and critical, and organizational self-assessments contributed to the overall
improved performance.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and the
SALP report will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
If you have any questions about the SALP report, we would be pleased to discuss them with
you. Although no written response is required, you may submit written comments within 30 days
of the SALP meeting.
Sincerely,
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Regional Administrator
Docket No.: 50-382
License No.: NPF-38
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995
Jackson, Mississippi 39286-1995
Vice President, Operations Support
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O.' Box 31995
Jackson, Mississippi 39286-1995
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Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway
P.O. Box 651
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
General Manager, Plant Operations
Waterford 3 SES
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box B
Killona, Louisiana 70066
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Manager - Licensing Manager
Waterford 3 SES
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box B
Killona, Louisiana 70066
Chairman
Louisiana Public Service Commission
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P.O. Box 302
Hahnville, Louisiana 70057
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Bethesda Licensing Office
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Branch Chief (DRP/TSS)
Associate Dir. for Projects, NRR
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