ML22206A011
| ML22206A011 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | National Bureau of Standards Reactor |
| Issue date: | 08/01/2022 |
| From: | NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO |
| To: | US Dept of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) |
| Tate T | |
| References | |
| EA-21-148 | |
| Download: ML22206A011 (6) | |
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTIONS ACTIVITY PRE- CO ITEM PROCEDURE INSPECTOR START END STARTUP Emergency Plan / Event Response Evaluate adequacy of Yes No IP 69011 Kevin Roche 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 emergency response equipment identified in the emergency plan Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 1.e.iii IP 69011 Kevin Roche 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 emergency plan Section III 2.d.i implementation procedures Observe implementation of No No IP 69011 Kevin Roche Pending NIST TBD emergency plan procedures schedule for emergency drills/
exercises Review availability of items No No IP 69011 Kevin Roche 8/29/2022 9/24/2023 or systems for operators to check prior to control room evacuation Review availability of Post- No Section III 1.e.iii IP 69011 Kevin Roche 8/29/2022 9/24/2023 evacuation Checklist Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 1.e.iii IP 69011 Kevin Roche 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 guidance in emergency instructions for confinement re-occupation Refueling / Fuel Handling Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 1.e.viii IP 69009 Kevin Roche 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 fueling and defueling Section III 2.c.i procedures Section III 2.c.ii Observe implementation of Yes No IP 69009 Kevin Roche Pending new TBD fueling procedures core loading and refueling schedule Attachment
ACTIVITY PRE- CO ITEM PROCEDURE INSPECTOR START END STARTUP Observe implementation of No No IP 69009 Kevin Roche Pending TBD defueling procedures shutdown and refueling schedule Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 1.e.vii IP 92702 Kevin Roche 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 procedures used for latch Section III 1.e.ix checking Section III 1.e.xi Observe implementation of Yes No IP 92702 Kevin Roche Pending new TBD procedures for latch core loading and checking refueling schedule Evaluate adequacy of Yes No IP 92702 Kevin Roche Pending NIST TBD loaded restart core for Ben Parks completion of consistency with technical analysis and specifications and analysis schedule for core loading Startup Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 1.d.iii IP 69008 Amy Beasten 9/12/2022 9/30/2022 reactor startup procedures Section III 2.c.ii determined necessary for Section III 2.c.iii restart Section V 4.b Observe implementation of Yes No IP 69008 Amy Beasten Pending restart TBD reactor startup procedures plan from NIST Review pre-critical start-up Yes Section III 1.e.vii IP 69008 Amy Beasten 9/12/2022 9/30/2022 procedures Operator Licensing Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 2.b IP 69008 Amy Beasten 9/12/2022 9/30/2022 proficiency training of Section V 3.a reactor operations personnel identified to be completed prior to startup (including fuel handling, refueling and latch checking proficiency of operators) 2
ACTIVITY PRE- CO ITEM PROCEDURE INSPECTOR START END STARTUP Evaluate adequacy of No Section III 2.b IP 69003 Amy Beasten 11/1/2022 12/1/2022 licensed operator Section V 3.b proficiency training Observe implementation of No No IP 69003 Kevin Roche 11/1/2022 9/24/2023 licensed operator Amy Beasten proficiency training Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 2.b IP 92702 Amy Beasten 9/12/2022 9/30/2022 operator training on off- Section V 3.a normal conditions during startup and operations conditions Management Oversight Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 2.b.i IP 92702 Dan Bradley 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 qualification training for supervisors overseeing refueling operations Evaluate adequacy of Yes Section III 1.d.i IP 92702 Dan Bradley 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 policies and procedures in place to ensure training of reactor operations and engineering personnel on procedure adherence Corrective Actions Evaluate program to ensure No Section III 1.c IP 92702 Kevin Roche 5/2023 6/2023 expectations, processes, and procedures are in place to identify and implement safety improvements Evaluate the adequacy of No Section V 2.b IP 92702 Kevin Roche Pending TBD corrective actions for completion of re-evaluated root cause independent analysis performed with third-party emphasis on nuclear safety assessments culture 3
ACTIVITY PRE- CO ITEM PROCEDURE INSPECTOR START END STARTUP Confirm primary system Yes No IP 92701 Dan Bradley Pending NIST TBD characterization/readiness Patrick Boyle completion of following fuel debris cleanup evaluation Confirm that the appropriate Yes No IP 92701 Dan Bradley Pending NIST TBD shielding is in place to Patrick Boyle completion of ensure safe access for evaluation maintenance.
Confirm consideration of No No IP 92701 Kevin Roche Pending NIST TBD CO2 build up potential in Patrick Boyle submittal of safety documentation and updated plan emergency plan Review root cause of #2 No No IP 92701 Kevin Roche Pending NIST TBD shutdown pump failure and Patrick Boyle completion of corrective actions, including root cause evaluation of the extent of condition Safety Committee Oversight Review disposition of Safety No No IP 69007 Kevin Roche 8/29/2022 9/24/2023 Advisory Committee recommendations Procedures Evaluate program and No Section III 1.d.ii IP 69009 Kevin Roche 2/2025 3/2025 processes in place to Section III 1.d.iv IP 92702 ensure quality of written procedures, to ensure procedures can be effectively executed, and to ensure procedures are periodically evaluated to implement improvements 4
ACTIVITY PRE- CO ITEM PROCEDURE INSPECTOR START END STARTUP Evaluate startup procedures Yes Section III 1.d.iii IP 92702 Dan Bradley 8/15/2022 8/26/2022 for consistency with Section III 2.c.ii INPO-1103, Guideline for Section III 2.c.iii Excellence in Procedure Section V 4.a and Work Instruction Use Section V 4.b and Adherence Evaluate reactor startup Yes No IP 92702 Amy Beasten 9/12/2022 9/30/2022 procedures to instruct operators to identify abnormal fluctuations in nuclear instrumentation Design Change Process Review refueling tool wear No Section III 1.e.v IP 69008 Kevin Roche 8/29/2022 9/24/2023 and replacement program Review change process No Section III 1.c IP 69008 Kevin Roche 8/29/2022 9/24/2023 program and procedures for compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.59 Evaluate effectiveness of No Section III 1.c.iii IP 92701 Kevin Roche 8/1/2023 9/24/2023 Engineering Change Management Program for ensuring changes are made consistent with 10 CFR 50.59 Safety Culture Conduct safety-conscious Yes No IP 93100 Dori Willis Pending restart TBD work environment follow-up Molly Keefe- plan from NIST inspection prior to startup Forsyth Conduct safety culture No Section V 2.a.iii IP 93100 Dori Willis 2/2024 - 3/2024 inspection following 3rd party Molly Keefe- tentative based 1st assessment Forsyth on completion of 1st assessment 5
ACTIVITY PRE- CO ITEM PROCEDURE INSPECTOR START END STARTUP Conduct safety culture No Section V 2.a.vii IP 93100 Dori Willis 8/2025 - 9/2025 inspection following 3rd party Molly Keefe- tentative based 2nd assessment Forsyth on completion of 2nd assessment Conduct safety culture No Section V 2.a.viii IP 93100 Dori Willis 1/2027 - 2/2027 inspection following 3rd part Molly Keefe- tentative based 3rd assessment Forsyth on completion of 3rd assessment Security Evaluate adequate No No IP 81606 Michael Takacs Pending 9/24/2022 implementation of nuclear IP 92701 completion of material accounting for primary system damaged fuel element characterization 6