ML20248E331

Forwards SALP Repts 50-317/98-99 & 50-318/98-99 for Period 961020-980418

ML20248E331
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	05/26/1998
From:	Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Cruse C BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
Shared Package
ML20248E333	List: IR 05000317/1998099 ML20248E331
References
50-317-98-99, 50-318-98-99, NUDOCS 9806030277
Download: ML20248E331 (4)

See also: IR 05000317/1998099

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May 26, 1998

Mr. Charles H. Cruse

Vice President - Nuclear Energy

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant i

1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway

Lusby, MD 20657-4702 {

SUBJECT: SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT OF LICENSEE PERFORMANCE (SALP) REPORT

NOS. 50-317/98-99 AND 50-318/98-99 FOR CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR

POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2

Dear Mr. Cruse:

This letter forwards the SALP report for the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 i

and 2, for the period October 20,1996, through April 18,1998 (Enclosure 1). This I

assessment was conducted using the SALP process that was implemented by the U.S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on July 19,1993. In this process, the NRC staff

evaluates the performance of licensees in four functional areas: Operations, Maintenance,

Engineering, and Plant Support. The Plant Support area is composed of radiological and

effluent controls, chemistry, security, emergency preparedness, fire protection, and j

housekeeping.

The overall performance of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant during this period was

mixed. Management attention and involvement in operations resulted in a superior level of

performance that was characterized by a conservative operating philosophy and effective

use of risk-assessments in preparation for operational and maintenance evolutions. I

improvements in the maintenance area were noted. This good operational performance

was contrasted, however, by performance declines in both the engineering and plant

support areas. The repetitive nature of radiological work control problems was indicative

of a programmatic breakdown in the area of radiological safety.

The operations area was rated Category 1. Management attention and involvement in the

area were focused on safety and contributed to generally outstanding performance.

Operations communications was a strength, and when problems were identified, prompt

and effective corrective action was taken. Operator response to plant transients was

excellent, and startups and shutdowns were completed without problems. Detailed safety

assessments were used in the planning of safety-related equipment outages and equipment

operability determinations were thorough.

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Performance in the maintenance area was rated Category 2. Performance improved during

the period and was characterized by increased supervisory oversight, conservative decision

making, and generally improved equipment performance. However, there were several

maintenance-related plant transients during the period, indicating a need for continued l

attention to improving work' practices. The preventive maintenance program was effective l

resulting in a reduction in corrective maintenance, although emergency diesel generator

problems continued to be a challenge.

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Performance in the engineering area was rated Category 2. Although engineering was j

l generally effective, performance in the area declined. While system engineers were '

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typically knowledgeable of their assigned systems and performed good work in identifying

[ and responding to technical issues, there were instances of weak engineering support to j

l operations and maintenance. Also, implementation of the maintenance rule was '

problematic, including excessive delays in properly scoping and classifying systems.

Performance in the plant support area was rated Category 3. The rating in the area was

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determined principally by poor performance of the radiological protection program.

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Corrective action efforts failed to identify and correct significant radiological control i

l~ problems that were evident throughout the period. Corrective actions in the emergency

preparedness area were also not fully effective, as exhibited by repetitive dose assessment

performance weaknesses and missed equipment surveillance. In contrast, performance in

the plant security area was very good.  ;

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We have scheduled a management meeting with you at 1:00 p.m. on June 9,1998, at the

Calvert Cliffs Visitor's Center. The meeting will be open to the public. At the meeting,

you should be prepared to discuss our assessment and any initiatives you have ongoing or

plan to take to address the weaknesses detailed in our assessment.

Enclosure 2 provides the schedule of NRC inspections of your facility planned through

December 1998. We willinform you of any changes. The routine resident effort is not j

i included in this schedule. We appreciate your cooperation.  ;

Sincerely,

Original Signed by:

Hubert J. Miller >

Regional Administrator

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Enclosures: I

1. SALP Report Nos. 50-317/98-99 and 50-318/98-99

2. Inspection Plan for Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2

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cc w/encis:

T. Pritchett, Director, Nuclear Regulatory Matters (CCNPP)

R. McLean, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations

J. Walter, Engineering Division, Public Service Commission of Maryland

K. Burger, Esquire, Maryland People's Counsel

R. Ochs, Maryland Safe Energy Coalition

State of Maryland (2)

Chairman Jackson

Commissioner Dicus

Commissioner Diaz

Commissioner McGaffigan

institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)

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Distribution w/ercis:

H. Miller, RA/W. Axelson, DRA (1)

J. Lanning, DRP

D. Screnci, PAO (2)

Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)

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Region l Docket Room (with concurrences)

J. Wiggins, DRS Director

L. Nicholson, DRS Deputy Director

DRS Branch Chiefs

L. Doerflein, DRP

B. Cook,DRP

R. Nimitz, DRS

S. Chaudhary, DRS

E. King, DRS

B. Maier, DRS

NRC Resident inspector

M. Oprendek, DRP '

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Distribution w/encls: (VIA E-MAIL)

J. Callan, EDO

S. Collins, NRR

B. Boger, NRR

J. Lieberman, OE (2) (OEMAIL)

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B. McCabe, RI EDO Coordinator

S. Stewart - Calvert Cliffs

S. Bajwa, NRR

A. Dromerick, NRR  ;

M. Campion, RI

inspection Program Branch, NRR (IPAS)

P Correia, NRR

l . Talbot, NRR

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