ML20248D057
| ML20248D057 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 07/21/1989 |
| From: | Withers B WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORP. |
| To: | Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| References | |
| WM-89-0196, WM-89-196, NUDOCS 8908100222 | |
| Download: ML20248D057 (3) | |
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Reference:
Letter dated June 2, 1989 from R. D. Martin, NRC, to B. D. Withers, VCNOC
Subject:
Docket No. 50-482: Comments on the Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance, Inspection Report 50-482/89-14 Gentlemen:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the report of the Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance- -(SALP) for the Wolf Creek Generating Station -(WCGS).
WCNOC has reviewed the SALP Board's assessment and is in agreement with the ratings-provided. Eased upcn the identified declining trend in the Radiological Controls area, WCNOC has_ elected to provide comments to address
.the~ steps being taken to improve this area. The attachment addressee the SALP-recommendations in the Radiological Controls area and reflects discussions held during the SALP meeting between WCNOC and the NRC Staff on June 23, 1989 at the WCGS Education Center.
If you'have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me or Mr.
O. L. Maynard of my staff.
Very truly yours,
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Bad D. Mers
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PDC Chief Executive Officer BDW/jad Attachment cc:
B. L. Bartlett (NRC), w/a E. J. Holler (NRC), w/a D. V. Pickett (NRC), w/a Document Control Desk (NRC), w/a 1 0 P.O. Box 411/ Burhngton, KS 66839 / Phone: (316) 364-8831 L
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' Wolf-Creek Nuclear Operating-Corporation (WCNOC) recognizes the need to strengthen the Radiological-Controls Program at Wolf Creek Generating Station
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.(WCGS). As a result of the concerns identified'in Inspection keport 482/88-32 and. the SALP Board's assessment that WCGS's performance has continued to decrease in' effectiveness, a number of actions have been taken (as identified in letter dated February.28,' 1989 from B.-
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Withers, WCNOC to the NRC)'and af continue to be taken:to improve performance,
'Some of the actions taken include management approval of a professional Health 1 Physicist
- position, supervisory awareness and observation training of radiation protection supervisors, the conduct of a seminar for the Health Physics. Supervisors with the Quality Assurance organization on the.various quality aspects of the Health Physics function, participation :in and recognition. of the1 National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists l
Program, and. establishment of monthly supervisory reportslui trends and. status of the Radiological Controls Program. Recently, four individuals received their certificates as Radiation Protection Technologists.
In response to the SALP Board's recommendation that WCGS management perform an eveluation of th6 occupational radiation safety program, WCNOC has requested an INPO Assist Visit to evaluate the Radiological Controls _ Program at WCGS.
The INPO. Assist Visit is scheduled to begin on August 7, 1989..The:
recommendations resulting from this evaluation will be reviewed by WCGS management and where appropriate will be factored into the Radiological Controls Program. Thia independent evaluation
.and' ongoing internal assessments will reverse the identified decrease in effectiveness and establish a strong Radiological Controls Program at WCGS.
WCNOC assigned a consultant 'as acting Radiation' Protection Manager for thirteen months to provide additional expertise.and experience to the,Hesith Physics. organization. Upon expiration of the individuals contract, a detailed report containing observations and recommendations was provided to the I
Radiation Protection Manager.
These recommendations are being evaluated and implemented as appropriate to enhance WCGS performance.
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Quality Assurance Audit and Surveillance Proaram During tht period April 1, 1988 through March 31, 1989, the Quality Assurance organization performed six audits and thirty-three surveillance related 'o the Radiological Controls Program.
The Quality Assurance organization is utilizing performance-based audit and surveillance techniquee which has resulted in twenty Radiological Controls related surveillance being performed during the third refueling outage.
Quality Aesurance management has emphasized increased awareness to Radiological Controls acpects during.all in-plant quality surveillance and j
audit activities and increased emphasis or. the effectiveness and permanency of j
corrective action for quality findings. The Audit Team for Radiological Controls Program audits will normally be comprised of at least two individuals.
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2 of,2 In;May 1989, 'an extensive audi'c (TE 50140-K249) of the Radiological Controls Program vas. conducted. During this audit', two. Quality Program Violations'and-one.. Quality Program ~ Deviation-'were identified. Additionally,
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were-initiated for consideratiori and ; evaluation..PIR's..are : issued--in areas that-are -not noncompliance. (a contrary too....)
in order to improve the overall performance of.a, specific area;(c.g. Radiological Control activities).
' The ' actions described 'above will enhat:ce the overall audit and surveillance..
program effectiveness:in the Radiological Controls areas.
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