ML20248E331
| ML20248E331 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| 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: |
| 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
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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
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and 2, for the period October 20,1996, through April 18,1998 (Enclosure 1). This
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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
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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.
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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
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attention to improving work' practices. The preventive maintenance program was effective
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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
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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
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and responding to technical issues, there were instances of weak engineering support to
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operations and maintenance. Also, implementation of the maintenance rule was
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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
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
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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
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included in this schedule. We appreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by:
Hubert J. Miller
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Regional Administrator
Docket Nos. 50-317
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Enclosures:
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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)
B. McCabe, RI EDO Coordinator
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S. Stewart - Calvert Cliffs
S. Bajwa, NRR
A. Dromerick, NRR
M. Campion, RI
inspection Program Branch, NRR (IPAS)
P Correia, NRR
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