ML20245J727
| ML20245J727 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 08/11/1989 |
| From: | Murphy W VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORP. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| BVY-89-76, NUDOCS 8908180161 | |
| Download: ML20245J727 (2) | |
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VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORPORATION I
1 BVY 89-76 i
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h ENGINE RING OFFICE 580 MAIN STREET 1
BOL70N. M A 0140 45086 779 E711
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August 11, 1989 M EAINS U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555 N W ARA M M Attention:
Document Control Desk
References:
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License No. OPR-28 (Docket No. 50-271) b)
Letter, USNRC to VYNPC, Amendment No. 51 to Facility Operating License No. DPR-28, dated 2/23/79 c)
Letter, USNRC to VYNPC, Inspection Report 89-08, dated 7/12/89
Dear Sir:
Subject:
Response to Inspection Report 89-08, Notice of Violations During a routine inspection of Vermont Yankee's Security Program conducted on May 15-19, 1989, five (5) violations of NRC requirements were identified
[ Reference c)].
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with the enclosed responses to each violation (Attachment A).
It should be noted that Attachment A is considered SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION and shall be withheld from public disclo-F e in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790.
Our summary conclusion resulting from our assessment of the inspection fin-dings is that increased management attention to hardware related issues is warranted.
In addition, the effectiveness of our program in terms of monitoring equipment performance needs to be improved such that proper equipment perfor-mance is maintained in a more consistent and timely fashion. We are presently assessing these areas and will be prepared to discuss the status of our efforts at the meeting to be held on September 6, 1989.
As indicated in our response to the violations, we believe we have taken prompt and comprehenehea corrective action where warranted. There are certain aspects of the finding that we disagree with and to this end request that you reassess the basis for concluding that certain findings are in fact violations of the Physical Security Plen. As necessary, we will be prepared to discuss the details of our response to the Violations at the upcoming meeting. Should you desire additional information before then, please contact us.
We have also concluded that there has been a change in the inspection methodology. This is evidenced by the categorization of certain activities as marginally effective whereas previous inspections did not identify any concerns.
Although we clearly recognize that an effective program is one that is always striving to improve, we are concerned that unless clear, defined and objective b
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission August 11, 1989 Page 2 performance standards are established, determination of what constitutes accept able versus exceptional performance can be somewhat subjective. We have been working over the last two years to establish various performance indicators as measures of the program effectiveness.
It is our intent to review these indica-tors with your staff at a future date as a means of developing a mutual understanding of areas warranting improvement or increased attention.
With respect to a concern regarding the effectiveness of our Quality Assurance audits of the Security Program, the Quality Assurance Department has been directed to perform a detailed evaluation of their Audit Program with respect to these findings.
This evaluation will determine if any audit program changes are necessary to identify similar conditions in the future. The preli-minary evaluation has not provided any determination that a deficient condition exists in the QA Program.
Finally, we acknowledge the recognition by the NRC of the adequacy and effectiveness of our Training Program, lesson plans and Security procedures.
As your staff is well aware, these were developed as one of our top priorities when we initiated our overall improvement program in early 1986. We believe they form an excellent basis for an effective Security Program. We also believe that our current efforts to enhance hardware and equipment performance as well as improving the effectiveness of our monitoring program will result in a total program that is both effective and self-improving.
We trust that the information provided is adequate; however, should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to Contact us.
Very truly yours, VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORPORATION Aes.- -
Warren P.
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