ML23122A101
| ML23122A101 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 05/02/2023 |
| From: | Childs D, Andrew Patz NRC Region 4 |
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| References | |
| Download: ML23122A101 (1) | |
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Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station 2022 Annual Assessment Meeting Reactor Oversight Process Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region IV Inspectors Andy Patz and Drew Childs
Purpose Who we are and what we do Discuss Waterford performance in 2022 Questions & Answers NRC NRC
NRC Mission The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment.
NRC Inspection Activities Approximately 7800 hours0.0903 days <br />2.167 hours <br />0.0129 weeks <br />0.00297 months <br /> of inspection and related activities Two resident inspectors assigned for onsite inspection coverage throughout the year 15 regional inspections Entergy/Waterford operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment Waterford
Waterford PIs and Findings January 1 through December 31, 2022 All Green Performance Indicators 14 Green / Severity Level IV inspection findings 2 White inspection findings due to issues with radiation monitor calibration
Radiation Monitor Issues Radiation monitors are used to find how much radioactive material is exiting the plant in normal and emergency conditions Some of the installed radiation monitors were incorrectly calibrated The response would be lower or higher than actual which would impact emergency actions during a significant event Waterford
Reactor Oversight Inputs and Oversight Performance Indicators Performance within an expected level; Cornerstone objectives are met Performance outside expected range; Cornerstone objectives are still being met Related cornerstone objectives are being met; Minimal reduction in the safety margin Signals a significant reduction in safety margin in the area measured Findings Very low safety or security significance Low to moderate safety or security significance Substantial safety or security significance High safety or security significance Oversight Baseline Inspection Requires additional NRC oversight Requires more NRC oversight Requires most NRC oversight INCREASING SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE INCREASING NRC OVERSIGHT WHITE GREEN YELLOW RED
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