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                                          October 31, 2018
Mr. Brad Sawatzke, Chief Executive Officer
Energy Northwest
MD 1023
P.O. Box 968
Richland, WA 99352
SUBJECT:        COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION
                REPORT 05000397/2018003
Dear Mr. Sawatzke:
On September 30, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an
inspection at your Columbia Generating Station. On October 15, 2018, the NRC inspectors
discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Alex Javorik, Vice President, Engineering, and
other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed
report.
NRC inspectors documented three findings of very low safety significance (Green) in this report.
These findings involved violations of NRC requirements. The NRC is treating these violations
as non-cited violations (NCVs) consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
Further, inspectors documented a licensee-identified violation which was determined to be of
very low safety significance in this report. The NRC is also treating this violation as an NCV
consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
If you contest the violations or significance of these NCVs you should provide a response within
30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with
copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement; and the
NRC resident inspectors at the Columbia Generating Station.
If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment in this report, you should provide a
response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your
disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,
Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the
NRC resident inspectors at the Columbia Generating Station.


B. Sawatzke                                      2
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection
and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document
Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for
Withholding.
                                                Sincerely,
                                                /RA/
                                                Mark Haire, Branch Chief
                                                Project Branch A
                                                Division of Reactor Projects
Docket No. 50-397
License No. NPF-21
Enclosures:
1. Inspection Report 05000397/2018003
2. Request for Information: Occupational
    Radiation Safety Inspection


                          U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
                                        Inspection Report
Docket Number:        05000397
License Number:        NPF-21
Report Number:        05000397/2018003
Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-003-0030
Licensee:              Energy Northwest
Facility:              Columbia Generating Station
Location:              Richland, Washington
Inspection Dates:      July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018
Inspectors:            G. Kolcum, Senior Resident Inspector
                      L. Brandt, Resident Inspector
                      R. Alexander, Senior Project Engineer
                      N. Hernandez, DRS Operations Engineer
                      J. ODonnell, DRS Health Physicist
Approved By:          M. Haire, Branch Chief
                      Project Branch A
                      Division of Reactor Projects
                                                            Enclosure 1


                                            SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees
performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Columbia Generating Station in
accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs
program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. NRC-identified
findings are summarized in the table below. A licensee-identified non-cited violation is
documented in the Inspection Results at the end of this report.
                                  List of Findings and Violations
  Failure to Follow Radiologically Controlled Area Procedures
  Cornerstone      Significance                                      Cross-cutting    Inspection
                                                                      Aspect            Procedure
  Occupational    Green                                            H.12 - Avoid      71124.01 -
  Radiation        NCV 05000397/2018003-01                          Complacency      Radiological
  Safety          Opened and Closed                                                  Hazard
                                                                                        Assessment
                                                                                        and
                                                                                        Exposure
                                                                                        Controls
  The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical
  Specification 5.4.1(a) when the licensee failed to implement radiation control procedures.
  Failure to Control Workers in a High Radiation Area (>1.0 rem per hour)
  Cornerstone      Significance                                      Cross-cutting    Inspection
                                                                      Aspect            Procedure
  Occupational Green                                                H.4 -            71124.01 -
  Radiation        NCV 05000397/2018003-02                          Teamwork          Radiological
  Safety          Opened and Closed                                                  Hazard
                                                                                        Assessment
                                                                                        and
                                                                                        Exposure
                                                                                        Controls
  The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical
  Specification 5.7.2(b) and (e) when the licensee failed to control worker activities in a locked
  high radiation area in accordance with the requirements of the radiation work permit and failed
  to determine radiological conditions in the work area prior to the start of work.
                                                2


Failure to Adequately Control Work Hours for Covered Personnel
Cornerstone      Significance                                      Cross-cutting  Inspection
                                                                    Aspect          Procedure
Emergency        Green                                            H.5 - Work      71152 -
Preparedness NCV 05000397/2018003-03                                Management      Problem
                  Opened and Closed                                                Identification
                                                                                    and
                                                                                    Resolution
The inspectors identified a Green, non-cited violation of 10 CFR 26.205 associated with the
licensees failure to adequately schedule and control work hours for personnel subject to work
hour controls. Specifically, the licensee failed to appropriately schedule and control work
hours for at least three Chemistry Technicians who were providing covered work as the
designated Emergency Response Organization Duty Chemistry Technician as defined by the
Columbia Generating Station Emergency Plan.
                                                3


PLANT STATUS
The plant began the inspection period at 100 percent rated thermal power. On August 4, 2018,
the reactor unit was down powered to 93 percent to remove the adjustable speed drive from
service for maintenance. On August 5, 2018, the unit was down powered to 74 percent to
recover the adjustable speed drive channel, and the unit was returned to rated thermal power
later that same day. On September 22, 2018, the unit was down powered to 83 percent to
perform control rod sequence exchange and turbine bypass valve testing. The unit was
returned to rated thermal power on September 22, 2018, and remained at or near rated thermal
power for the remainder of the inspection period.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in
effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with
their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/
reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were
declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were
met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection
Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in
IMC 2515 Appendix D, Plant Status and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem
Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,
observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance
with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
REACTOR SAFETY
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
    Seasonal Extreme Weather (1 Sample)
    The inspectors evaluated readiness for seasonal extreme weather conditions prior to the
    onset of seasonal hot temperatures on July 13 - 17, 2018.
71111.04 - Equipment Alignment
    Partial Walkdown (5 Samples)
    The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following
    systems/trains:
    (1)  low pressure core spray system on July 10, 2018
    (2)  high pressure core spray system on July 27, 2018
    (3)  control room emergency filter unit, WMA-FN-54A, on August 6, 2018
    (4)  reactor core isolation cooling system on August 21, 2018
    (5)  standby service water room coolers on September 20, 2018
    Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)
    The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the fuel pool
    cooling system on September 28, 2018.
                                                  4


71111.05AQFire Protection Annual/Quarterly
  Quarterly Inspection (5 Samples)
  The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected
  areas:
  (1) Fire Zones 47-64, transformer yard, on July 9, 2018
  (2) Fire Area RC-1/2, radwaste building 437 feet elevation, on August 6, 2018
  (3) Fire Area R-3/#, high pressure core spray pump room, on August 16, 2018
  (4) Fire Area R-6/2, reactor core isolation cooling pump room, on August 16, 2018
  (5) Fire Area R-4/2, residual heat removal system B pump room, on September 6, 2018
  Annual Inspection (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated fire brigade performance on September 26, 2018.
71111.07Heat Sink Performance
  Heat Sink (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated high pressure core spray diesel generator 3 diesel cooling water
  heat exchanger, DCW-HX-1C, performance on August 29, 2018, and diesel generator 2
  diesel cooling water heat exchangers, DCW-HX-1A1 and DCW-HX1A2, on
  September 6, 2018.
71111.11Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
  Operator Requalification (1 Sample)
  The inspectors observed and evaluated a licensed operator requalification evaluated scenario
  on August 6, 2018.
  Operator Performance (1 Sample)
  The inspectors observed and evaluated operator performance during residual heat removal
  heat exchanger 1A testing on September 11, 2018.
71111.12Maintenance Effectiveness
  Routine Maintenance Effectiveness (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated
  with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:
  (1) high pressure core spray system planned maintenance, week of July 23, 2018
                                                5


71111.13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (8 Samples)
  The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent
  work activities:
  (1) yellow risk for reactor core isolation cooling surveillances, week of July 9, 2018
  (2) orange risk due to high pressure core spray system maintenance, week of July 23, 2018
  (3) green risk during control room envelope test, week of August 6, 2018
  (4) yellow risk for reactor core isolation cooling maintenance, week of August 13, 2018
  (5) yellow risk for reactor core isolation cooling surveillances on September 14, 2018
  (6) yellow risk for standby service water system B maintenance, September 17-18, 2018
  (7) green risk for reactor building crane roof operations, week of September 17, 2018
  (8) yellow risk for standby gas treatment train B maintenance, week of September 24, 2018
71111.15Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments (3 Samples)
  The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality
  assessments:
  (1) fire pump FP-P-110 failed to start on July 17, 2018
  (2) reactor pressure vessel level transmitter MS-LT-61A, leaking fitting, on August 1, 2018
  (3) Division 1 and Division 2, 120 Vac power supply inverter and inverter transfer switch, on
      August 31, 2018
71111.19Post Maintenance Testing (6 Samples)
  The inspectors evaluated the following post maintenance tests:
  (1) low pressure core spray circuit breaker and mechanism operated cell (MOC) switch on
      July 3, 2018
  (2) high pressure core spray maintenance on July 25, 2018
  (3) reactor pressure vessel level transmitter MS-LT-61A leak repair on August 1, 2018
  (4) adjustable speed drive maintenance on August 4, 2018
  (5) control room emergency filter unit WMA-FN-54A maintenance on August 8, 2018
  (6) reactor core isolation cooling keepfill pump replacement on August 15, 2018
71111.22Surveillance Testing
  The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:
  Routine (4 Samples)
  (1) OSP-MS-Q701, Turbine Valve Surveillance, Revision 1, on July 1, 2018
                                                  6


  (2) OSP-SLC/IST-Q701, Standby Liquid Control Pumps Operability Test, Revision 27, on
        July 11, 2018
  (3) OSP-HPCS/IST-Q701, High Pressure Core Spray Quarterly Surveillance Test,
        Revision 54, on July 25, 2018
  (4) OSP-SW/IST-Q702, Standby Service Water Loop B Operability, Revision 34,on
        September 18, 2018
  In-service (1 Sample)
  (1) OSP-LPCS/IST-Q702, LPCS System Operability Test, Revision 42, on July 3, 2018
71114.06Drill Evaluation
  Drill/Training Evolution (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated the Emergency Plan drill on September 25, 2018.
RADIATION SAFETY
71124.01Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls
  Radiological Hazard Assessment (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated radiological hazards assessments and controls.
  Instructions to Workers (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated worker instructions.
  Contamination and Radioactive Material Control (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated contamination and radioactive material controls.
  Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated radiological hazards control and work coverage.
  High Radiation Area and Very High Radiation Area Controls (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated risk-significant high radiation area and very high radiation area
  controls.
  Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated radiation worker performance and radiation protection technician
  proficiency.
                                                7


71124.03In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation
  Engineering Controls (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated airborne controls and monitoring.
  Use of Respiratory Protection Devices (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated respiratory protection.
  Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Use (1 Sample)
  The inspectors evaluated the licensees self-contained breathing apparatus program.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
71151Performance Indicator Verification (3 Samples)
  The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
  (1)    MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (06/01/2017 -
          06/30/2018)
  (2)    OR01: Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness Sample (04/01/2017 -
          06/30/2018)
  (3)    PR01: Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications/Offsite Dose Calculation
          Manual Radiological Effluent Occurrences (RETS/ODCM) Radiological Effluent
          Occurrences Sample (04/01/2017 - 06/30/2018)
71152Problem Identification and Resolution
  Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (2 Samples)
  The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program
  related to the following issues:
  (1) management of personnel work hours per the Fatigue Rule (10 CFR 26, Subpart I) on
      June 21 - July 31, 2018
  (2) standby service water B pumphouse tornado missile door on August 20, 2018
                                              8


INSPECTION RESULTS
                  Licensee-Identified Non-Cited Violation                    71124.01-
                                                                              Radiological Hazard
                                                                              Assessment and
                                                                              Exposure Controls
This violation of very low safety significance was identified by the licensee and has been
entered into the licensee corrective action program and is being treated as a non-cited
violation, consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
Violation: Title 10 CFR 20.1902(a) requires the licensee to post each radiation area with a
conspicuous sign bearing the radiation symbol and the words "CAUTION, RADIATION
AREA."
Contrary to the above, from November 9, 2017 to November 13, 2017, the licensee failed to
post a radiation area with a conspicuous sign bearing the radiation symbol and the words
"CAUTION, RADIATION AREA."
The licensee moved two resin liners with high dose rates into the turbine building truck bay.
Once the resin liners were in the turbine building truck bay, a high radiation area boundary
was posted around them. However, the dose rates outside the truck bay doors were not
verified. On November 13, 2017, the licensee, while conducting routine area surveys,
identified an unposted radiation area outside the turbine building truck bay doors, which
resulted from the resin liners inside of the truck bay area. The licensee secured the radiation
area and adequately posted it, as required.
Significance/Severity Level: Green
Using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix C, Occupational Radiation Safety
Significance Determination Process, dated August 19, 2008, the inspectors determined the
finding was not related to ALARA planning, did not involve an overexposure or substantial
potential for overexposure, and the ability to assess dose was not compromised. For these
reasons, the inspectors concluded that the finding is of very low safety significance (Green).
Corrective Action Reference: AR 00373739
Failure to Follow Radiologically Controlled Area Procedures
Cornerstone      Significance                      Cross-cutting Aspect  Inspection Procedure
Occupational      Green                            H.12 - Avoid          IP 71124.01 -
Radiation        NCV 05000397/2018003-01          Complacency            Radiological Hazard
Safety            Opened and Closed                                        Assessment and
                                                                            Exposure Controls
The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical Specification
5.4.1(a) when the licensee failed to implement radiation control procedures.
                                                  9


Description: On June 1, 2017, a supplemental health physics technician (HPT) entered a
posted locked high radiation area without a functioning electronic dosimeter (ED). Although
the area was posted as a locked high radiation area (LHRA), there were no measured dose
rates in excess of 1 rem per hour during this entry.
The HPT logged on to Radiation Work Permit (RWP) 30003852 and entered the radiologically
controlled area (RCA) to cover a job to add additional shielding in the travelling in-core probe
(TIP) Mezzanine room. The HPT entered the RCA through the HP swing gate near the RCA
exit point, in order to obtain survey instruments for the job coverage. The HPT proceeded to
the dress out area and then to the TIP Mezzanine room, where he entered with a survey
meter. After about 10 minutes in the room, the HPT looked at his ED and noticed that it was
in pause mode (i.e., not functioning). The HPT informed the worker he was covering, and
they both left the LHRA.
During the RWP logging process, there was an error when the HPTs ED was being
programmed that went unnoticed. As a result, the HPT was signed-on to the RWP, but the
ED was not programmed and active. Because the HPT used the HP swing gate at the RCA
exit rather than the normal access point with electronic turnstiles that verify ED function, this
errant condition was not identified. The swing gate used was intended for HPTs assigned to
assist workers with contamination alarms at the RCA exit, not as an RCA entry point to
perform work or cover a job.
Licensee Procedure GEN-RPP-04, Entry Into, Conduct In, and Exit From Radiologically
Controlled Areas, Section 4.13 Dosimetry and Log-in, paragraph (e), requires workers to
ensure that electronic dosimetry is on immediately before entering the RCA. The HPT neither
used the electronic turnstiles nor checked to see if the ED was on prior to entering the RCA.
Additionally, licensee Procedure 11.2.7.3 High Radiation Area, Locked High Radiation Area,
and Very High Radiation Area Controls, Section 3.2.4 Coverage and Monitoring of Work,
paragraph (d), describes conducting a peer-check prior to LHRA entries, by the job coverage
HPT, to verify that workers are wearing an active ED (i.e., not in pause mode) in the
appropriate location on the body. The job coverage HPT checked to see that workers had an
ED appropriately placed, but did not check the ED setpoints or if the ED was active.
Multiple barriers that could have prevented this situation from occurring were either ineffective
or not used. Had the error reduction/prevention measures been used, the ED programming
error during RWP log on would have been identified.
Corrective Action(s): An immediate corrective action, in addition to the HPT being restricted
from the RCA, was a stand down conducted with radiation protection personnel about this
incident and coaching on use of the procedures related to the verification of dosimetry and
peer-checking prior to entry into LHRAs.
Corrective Action Reference: AR 00366701
Performance Assessment:
Performance Deficiency: Failure to follow station procedures for entry into a radiologically
controlled area is a performance deficiency.
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Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor
because it adversely affected the program and process attribute of the Occupational
Radiation Safety Cornerstone to ensure the adequate protection of the worker health and
safety from exposure to radiation from radioactive material during routine civilian nuclear
reactor operation, in that failure to comply with exposure monitoring and radiation protection
controls has the potential to increase dose. Specifically, licensee requirements to control
workers exposure were not implemented by the HPT.
Using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix C, Occupational Radiation Safety
Significance Determination Process, dated August 19, 2008, the inspectors determined
finding was not related to ALARA planning, did not involve an overexposure or substantial
potential for overexposure, and the ability to assess dose was not compromised. For these
reasons, the inspectors concluded that the finding is of very low safety significance (Green).
Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated
with avoiding complacency, in that the individual did not implement appropriate error
reduction tools. Specifically, the individual failed to use the electronic turnstile and also failed
to check to see if the electronic dosimeter was on prior to entering the posted locked high
radiation area [H.12].
Enforcement:
Violation: Technical Specification 5.4.1(a) requires, in part, the implementation of written
procedures as outlined in Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A, February 1978,
Section 7(e), Radiation Protection Procedures.
Contrary to the above, on June 1, 2017, the licensee failed to implement written procedures
for radiation protection. Specifically, the licensee failed to implement Sections 3.4 and
4.1.3(e) of licensee Procedure GEN-RPP-04, Entry Into, Conduct In, and Exit From
Radiologically Controlled Areas.
Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as a non-cited violation, consistent with
Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
Failure to Control Workers in a High Radiation Area (>1.0 rem per hour)
Cornerstone            Significance                Cross-cutting      Inspection Procedure
                                                    Aspect
Occupational          Green                        H.4 - Teamwork IP 71124.01 - Radiological
Radiation Safety      NCV                                            Hazard Assessment and
                      05000397/2018003-02                            Exposure Controls
                      Opened and Closed
The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical Specification
(TS) 5.7.2(b) and (e) when the licensee failed to control worker activities in a locked high
radiation area in accordance with the requirements of the RWP and failed to determine
radiological conditions in the work area prior to the start of work.
Description: On June 20, 2017, the licensee failed to control the work activities of riggers
working in a locked high radiation area. The high risk activity involved moving an unshielded
TTDF-34 filter vessel that was used for the wet well cleanup from the 471 foot elevation of the
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reactor building (RX 471) to the 441 foot elevation of the reactor building (RX 441) truck bay
to place it in a disposable shield. The unshielded filter vessel radiation levels were 84.3 rem
per hour on contact and 52.8 rem per hour at 30 centimeters. The truck bay was closed and
guarded as a locked high radiation area (LHRA) during the filter vessel movement.
At 1:30 pm, a high risk brief was conducted for the filter vessel movement followed by a
briefing for the LHRA conditions and restrictions of the radiation work permit (RWP). The
brief included discussion of information on the RWP including the expected (i.e., calculated)
radiological conditions at various distances from the filter vessel, the use of continuous
radiation protection coverage for fields greater than 0.8 rem per hour, the electronic dosimeter
(ED) setpoints of 200 millirem for dose and 1.2 rem per hour for dose rate. The brief also
addressed the use of pre-staged shielding and long handled tools by the riggers. The HPT
conducting the brief (the job-coverage HPT) stated that an HPT must be present to approach
the filter vessel and informed the riggers not to be closer than thirty feet from the unshielded
filter vessel. The riggers asked if the setpoints were high enough and the HPT confirmed that
they were. At about 2:30 p.m., the two riggers logged on to RWP 3001279.
At 2:52 p.m., prior to the movement of the filter vessel from RX 471 to the truck bay on
RX 441, the two riggers entered the truck bay to prepare their work area. Once the filter
vessel was in motion from RX 471, the HPT covering the filter vessel movement proceeded to
the truck bay to provide radiation protection coverage for the two riggers as the filter vessel
was being lowered. The HPT arrived at the guarded truck bay door expecting to find the
riggers outside, but the riggers were already inside the truck bay. At 5:38 p.m., the HPT
entered the truck bay and found the riggers standing about 10 feet away from the shielded
cask with the unshielded filter vessel suspended about 15 feet overhead. At that point, one of
the riggers ED was alarming, with a dose rate of 1.52 rem per hour. Both riggers were
informed by the HPT to immediately leave the area. In order to leave the work in a safe
condition, the master rigger signaled the crane operator to stop movement and proceeded to
exit.
Subsequent to the event, the master rigger who received the ED alarm stated that he was
required to be in the truck bay when a load is being lifted out of or lowered into it. He stated
that he believed he was about 15 feet away from the filter vessel and that the position was as
far from the filter vessel as he could be to safely see the load being lowered.
The inspectors noted that the LHRA technical specification (TS 5.7.2) requires that activities
in LHRAs shall be controlled by means of an RWP that includes specification of dose rates in
the immediate work area and other appropriate radiation protection measures. Additionally,
entry into LHRAs shall be made only after dose rates in the area have been determined and
entry personnel made knowledgeable of them.
The inspectors also noted that licensee Procedure 11.2.7.3 High Radiation Area, Locked
High Radiation Area, and Very High Radiation Area Controls, Section 6.3, Controls to
Prevent Unplanned or Excessive Personnel Exposures, states in paragraph 6.3.6 that work
areas with dose rates greater than 1.5 rem per hour require continuous RP coverage as
either by line-of-sight or by remote means, and that continuous coverage means that the HPT
is capable of intervening to control a workers actions through direct or remote means.
Paragraph 6.3.6 continues by stating that continuous monitoring without the means to control
or constrain worker actions should not be used in place of continuous coverage.
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Discussions with the licensee revealed that the estimated dose rates specified in the RWP
were calculated based on the contact readings of the unshielded filter vessel. However, no
confirmatory measurements were made of the RX 441 truck bay to determine the actual dose
rates prior to allowing worker entry. As such, the riggers entered the truck bay without the
required coverage HPT present and without the benefit of a survey of current radiological
conditions. The unanticipated ED alarm was an indication that riggers were unaware of the
current dose rates in the truck bay and that they were higher than what was calculated given
the indicated distance and the ED response.
Effective communication and coordination of this activity could have prevented this situation
from occurring. The licensees investigation of the ED alarm revealed that rigger workers
were used to conducting this work activity in a certain manner (i.e., positioning themselves to
see the load being safely lowered). From the riggers perspective, to ensure safety during the
lift, they needed to approach the vessel in order to direct the crane operator to land the load
safely. The riggers questioned the dose rate setpoint during the LHRA brief, but were told by
the HPT that it was sufficient without understanding the riggers safety perspective. As a
result, the riggers failed to understand the radiological restrictions and instructions conveyed
during the RWP and high risk briefings.
The inspectors concluded that two of the conditions for LHRA entry were not met. The
riggers failed to understand the radiological control requirements, and entered the truck bay
(impending LHRA) without continuous RP coverage, contrary to the RWP requirement.
Additionally, there was no radiological survey of the truck bay with the filter vessel present to
validate the calculated estimate so that the riggers could be made knowledgeable of the
conditions. Further, as the filter vessel was lowered creating the LHRA conditions, the HPT
was not in position to determine the radiological conditions or to control (intervene) in the
activities of the workers.
Corrective Action(s): The individuals involved exited the area and a recovery plan was
implemented. The riggers were coached on the requirements to follow the RWP and all
briefing instructions.
Corrective Action References: ARs 00368063 and 00368480
Performance Assessment:
Performance Deficiency: The failure to control worker activities and to determine current
radiological conditions prior to entry into a locked high radiation area was a performance
deficiency.
Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor
because it adversely affected the program and process attribute of the Occupational
Radiation Safety Cornerstone to ensure the adequate protection of the worker health and
safety from exposure to radiation from radioactive material during routine civilian nuclear
reactor operation. Specifically, the failure to comply with exposure control measures in a
locked high radiation area has the potential for increased dose.
Significance: Using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix C, Occupational Radiation
Safety Significance Determination Process, dated August 19, 2008, the finding was not an
ALARA finding, there was no overexposure or substantial potential for overexposure, and the
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licensees ability to assess dose was not compromised. Therefore the safety significance of
the finding would be very low (Green).
Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated
with teamwork, in that individuals and work groups did not communicate and coordinate their
activities within and across organizational boundaries to ensure nuclear safety is maintained.
Specifically, the riggers and the health physics technician failed to effectively communicate
their perspectives and expectations on safety for this high risk evolution and also failed to
effectively coordinate their activities in the locked high radiation area during the evolution
[H.4].
Enforcement:
Violation: Technical Specification 5.7.2, High Radiation Areas with Dose Rates Greater
than 1.0 rem/hour (at 30 cm from the radiation source), paragraph (b) requires, in part, that
activities shall be controlled by means of a radiation work permit that includes specification of
appropriate radiation protection measures, and paragraph (e) requires, in part, that entry shall
be made only after dose rates in the area have been determined and entry personnel are
knowledgeable of them.
Contrary to the above, on June 20, 2017, during work in a high radiation area with dose rates
greater than 1.0 rem per hour, the licensee failed to control activities by means of a radiation
work permit that included specification of appropriate radiation protection measures, and
entry was made prior to dose rates in the area having been determined and entry personnel
knowledgeable of them. Specifically, two workers entered the reactor building truck bay (a
locked high radiation area) and were present as a filter vessel with a dose rate of 52.8 rem
per hour at 30 cm was being lowered into it. Prior to arrival of the health physics technician,
required by the radiation work permit for continuous radiation protection coverage for work in
whole body dose rates greater than 800 millirem per hour, one of the workers received a dose
rate alarm of 1.52 rem per hour. Because a health physics technician was not present to
determine the actual dose rates (in contrast to calculated dose rates that had been briefed) in
the area while the load was being lowered, the workers were uninformed of the radiological
conditions.
Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as a non-cited violation, consistent with
Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
Failure to Adequately Control Work Hours for Covered Personnel
Cornerstone            Significance                                Cross-cutting      Report
                                                                  Aspect            Section
Emergency              Green NCV                                  H.5 - Work        71152
Preparedness          NCV 05000397/2018003-03                    Management
                      Opened and Closed
The inspectors identified a Green, non-cited violation of 10 CFR 26.205 associated with the
licensees failure to adequately schedule and control work hours for personnel subject to work
hour controls. Specifically, the licensee failed to appropriately schedule and control work
hours for at least three Chemistry Technicians who were providing covered work as the
designated Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Duty Chemistry Technician as defined
by the Columbia Generating Station Emergency Plan.
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Description: In reviewing licensee documentation relative to work hour controls in accordance
with the requirements in 10 CFR 26, Subpart I (10 CFR 26.205), for various workgroups
across the station, the inspectors noted an example where a Chemistry staff member
appeared to have worked 84 hours in a 7-day period on at least one occasion in
September 2017. The inspectors noted that this was in excess of the limits established in the
licensees Procedure SWP-FFD-004, Work Hour Controls, Revision 9, Section 3.4.4, which
states in part The following controls apply to covered workers (Definition 5.9) regardless of
unit status No more than 72 work hours in any 7 day period. The inspectors identified
this apparent issue to the licensee to determine if the Chemistry staff member was completing
covered work during the period, and whether a waiver had been processed to allow this staff
member to exceed the work hour requirement in accordance with Section 3.6 of
SWP-FFD-004.
In response to the inspectors questions, the licensee determined that a work hour controls
waiver had not been processed for the particular instance noted by the inspectors. Further,
the licensee noted that the one staff member exceeded 72 hours in a 7-day period on three
separate occasions in late August through late September 2017. The same staff member did
not receive the 34 hours off in a 9-day period two times in that period, and also did not have
the required average days off over a 6-week cycle twice during the period. (These additional
controls are further requirements described in Section 3.4.4 of SWP-FFD-004.) As part of an
extent of condition review, the licensee identified a total of 11 examples where Chemistry staff
members worked hours in excess of the controls described in SWP-FFD-004, Section 3.4.4,
and no waiver was processed, in the period of review of July 2017 through April 2018. The
licensees review found the following contributed to the issues identified:
    1. The supervisors lack of verification and validation of the data being input into the work
        hours tracking software.
    2. A breakdown in communication between the supervisor and technicians as to whether
        or not a work hours waiver was necessary, and the actions required of the parties
        involved to request the waivers.
    3. General lack of familiarity by the Chemistry staff with Procedure SWP-FFD-04 and the
        requirements associated with obtaining a waiver.
    4. Inadequate validation of assumptions by the Chemistry staff members that a waiver
        would cover them to exceed specific work hour/fatigue rules for an extended period of
        time.
Also, the inspectors reviewed additional work hour records for other departments whose staff
were subject to work hour/fatigue rules and could involve staff transitioning between covered
and non-covered work activities. Specifically, records from Radiation Protection, Operations
(whose members support the Fire Brigade), and Security were reviewed for the same time
periods described above. The inspectors review of the work hour records for these additional
departments did not identify any additional discrepancies/violations of the work hour/fatigue
rules within or outside of the Chemistry Department. As such, the inspectors concluded that
the issues identified appear to have been isolated within the Chemistry Department.
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Corrective Actions: The licensee entered the identified violations of the work hours rules into
the corrective action program, and initiated the following corrective actions:
    1. Creation of a job aid to assist Chemistry staff/supervisors in implementing work hours
        and overtime controls, in support of data entry into the station tracking software.
    2. Additional training to supervisors and staff with job-related functions in the work hours
        tracking software and the impacts of SWP-FFD-04.
    3. Revision of Procedure CI-1.14, Chemistry Department FFD Fatigue Management, to
        implement a process for an independent check of the Chemistry Department data
        entered into the work hours tracking software in accordance with SWP-FFD-04.
Corrective Action References: AR 00379991, AR 00381017, and AR 00381551
Performance Assessment:
Performance Deficiency: The licensees failure to control work hours for Chemistry staff
covered by the requirements of 10 CFR 26.205, was determined to be a performance
deficiency.
Screening: The performance deficiency is more than minor because it is associated with the
ERO [emergency response organization] readiness attribute of the Emergency Preparedness
cornerstone and adversely affects the cornerstone objective that the licensee is capable of
implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of
a radiological emergency. Specifically, the Chemistry staff members in question were
providing covered work as the designated ERO Duty Chemistry Technician as defined by the
Columbia Generating Station Emergency Plan, and therefore were subject to the work hour
controls to manage worker fatigue as described in 10 CFR 26, Subpart I, as implemented by
licensee Procedure SWP-FFD-004. As such, the licensee emergency response personnel
(on-shift chemistry staff) may not have been capable of implementing adequate measures to
protect the health and safety of the pubic if they were excessively fatigued.
Significance: The finding was evaluated using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix B,
Emergency Preparedness Significance Determination Process, dated September 22, 2015,
and was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green). The finding had a very low
safety significance because it was a failure to comply with NRC requirements, was not
associated with a risk significant planning standard function, and was not a loss of planning
standard function. The finding was not a loss of planning standard function because there
was not a loss of emergency response organization minimum staffing (on-shift Chemistry).
Specifically, this finding was determined to be associated with a degraded planning standard
function in that the process to ensure that the on-shift chemistry technician was staffed with a
non-fatigued individual was challenged on several occasions during the period of July through
October 2017.
Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated
with work management, in that the organization did not implement a process of planning,
controlling, and executing work activities such that nuclear safety is the overriding priority,
including the identification and management of risk commensurate to the work. Specifically,
the licensee failed to establish a verification/validation process for the Chemistry supervisors
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  to provide reasonable assurance that the technician work hours were accurately entered and
  tracked [H.5].
  Enforcement: Title 10 CFR 26.4(a) states in part that "All persons who are granted
  unescorted access to nuclear power reactor protected areas by the licensees in § 26.3(a) ...
  and perform the following duties shall be subject to a [fitness for duty] program..." and lists
  one function as "(2) Performing health physics or chemistry duties required as a member of
  the onsite emergency response organization minimum shift complement." Further,
  10 CFR 26.205 states, in part, that individuals who perform duties identified in § 26.4(a)(1)
  through (a)(5) shall be subject to the requirements of 10 CFR 26, Subpart I, and that
  licensees shall calculate, schedule, and control the work hours of individuals who are subject
  to that section.
  Contrary to the above, from July through October 2017, for at least three individuals
  performing chemistry duties required as a member of the onsite emergency response
  organization minimum shift complement (to which 10 CFR 26.205 applies), the licensee failed
  to assure that work hours were scheduled and controlled. In response to this issue, the
  licensee developed actions to ensure that work hours for chemistry technicians were
  adequately controlled including development of a user aid, additional training, and
  independent validation of information entered into the work hours tracking software. This
  issue does not represent an immediate safety concern because at the time of discovery no
  personnel were in excess of work hour requirements, and the licensee took actions to prevent
  occurrence in the future.
  Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as a non-cited violation, consistent with
  Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
On September 19, 2018, the inspectors presented the radiation protection baseline inspection
results to Mr. R. Schuetz, Vice President, Operations, Mr. A. Javorik, Vice President,
Engineering, and other members of the licensee staff. The inspectors verified no proprietary
information was retained or documented in this report. On October 3, 2018, the inspectors held
a follow-up telephonic exit with Mr. R. Schuetz, Vice President, Operations, Mr. D. Brown,
General Manager, Plant Operations, and other members of the licensee staff to clarify the
significance of an additional radiation protection issue discussed during the inspection, but not
presented in the on-site exit meeting stated above. The additional issue was a minor violation,
so the call was administrative in nature to validate the licensee understood the issues
significance. On October 15, 2018, the inspectors held a follow-up telephonic exit with Mr. R.
Schuetz, Vice President, Operations, Mr. D. Brown, General Manager, Plant Operations, and
other members of the licensee staff to communicate a change in the characterization of the
inspection results.
On October 15, 2018, the inspectors presented the quarterly resident inspector inspection
results to Mr. A. Javorik, Vice President, Engineering, and other members of the licensee staff.
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
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DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
Action Requests
        370257                  379411                369975                370063
        382228                  380608                380616                380310
        382752                  382753                382754
Work Orders
      29137990              29137991              02098735
Procedures
(Number)                      Title                                            Revision
SOP-COLDWEATHER-OPS            Cold Weather Operations                          030
SOP-HOTWEATHER-OPS            Hot Weather Operations                          006
SOP-WARMWEATHER-              Warm Weather Operations                          015
OPS
SOP-SW-SPRAY                  Standby Service Water Spray Header Operations    000
Miscellaneous
Documents
(Number)                Title                                                  Revision
ME-02-92-43              Calculation for Room Temperature for DG Building and  012
                          R and W and SW Pumphouse Under Design Basis
                          Accident Conditions
ME-02-92-41              Calculation for Ultimate Heat Sink Analysis            007
ME-02-85-79              Calculation for Spray Pond Temperature Transient      003
                          Without Sprays
71111.04 - Equipment Alignment
Procedures
(Number)                    Title                                              Revision
1.3.29                      Locked Valve Checklist                              079
ABN-FPC-LOSS                Loss of Fuel Pool Cooling                          016
ABN-HPCS-DEPRESS            HPCS Recovery Following Depressurization From      003
                            Keep Fill Failure
SOP-FPC-ASSIST-ALT          Alternate Fuel Pool Cooling Assist                  011
SOP-FPC-OPS                Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup Operations            007
SOP-FPC-SHUTDOWN            FPC Shutdown                                        003
SOP-FPC-SPC                FPC Suppression Pool Operations                    011
SOP-FPC-SST                FPC Skimmer Surge Tank Operations                  005
SOP-FPC-START              Fuel Pool Cooling Start                            006
SOP-HPCS-LV                HPCS Valve and Breaker Lineup                      004
SOP-HPCS-M102              HPCS Valve Lineup                                  004
SOP-HPCS-STBY              Placing HPCS in Standby Status                      003
                                              18


Procedures
(Number)                    Title                                                Revision
SOP-LPCS-STBY                Placing LPCS in Standby Status                      002
SOP-LPCS-LU                  LPCS Valve and Breaker Lineup                        003
SOP-RCIC-LU                  RCIC Valve and Breaker Lineup                        004
SOP-RCIC-STBY                Placing RCIC in Standby Status                      011
SOP-SW-M103                  HPCS Service Water Valve Position Verification      024
Drawings
(Number)            Title                                                        Revision
M519                Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System Flow Diagram          102
M520                HPCS and LPCS Systems Reactor Building Flow Diagram          104
M200-103            Low Pressure Core Spray System Isometric Diagram              017
RCIC-656-5.8        Suction from Suppression Pool to RCIC Pump RCIC-P-1          017
RCIC-659-1.2        RCIC Pump to RCIC Vessel                                      011
71111.05AQFire Protection Annual/Quarterly
Action Requests
382268                382272                    383100                385162
Procedures
(Number)                  Title                                                  Revision
1.3.10                    Plant Fire Protection Program Implementation          034
1.3.10A                    Control of Ignition Sources                            017
1.3.10B                    Active Fire System Operability and Impairment Control  015
1.3.10C                    Control of Transient Combustibles                      020
1.9.13                    Transformer Yard Access and Controls                  019
FPP-1.7                    Fire Tour Implementation                              006
PFP-MN-XMR-YD-MISC        PFP-MN-XMR-YD-MISC Bldgs                              006
PFP-RB-422                Reactor 422                                            006
PFP-RW-437-452            RADWASTE 437-452                                      005
SFI-26                    Fire Tour                                              002
SWP-FPP-01                Nuclear Fire Protection Program                        008
Miscellaneous
Documents                                                                    Revision or
(Number)        Title                                                      Date
FP-02-85-03      Calculation for FSAR Update Including Fire Loading in      010
                  General Room and Floor Areas
                  Fire Brigade Training Drill Cycle 18-1 Crew E Critique      January 18, 2018
                  Fire Brigade Training Drill Cycle 18-3 Crew F Critique      May 31, 2018
                  Fire Brigade Training Drill Cycle 18-4 Crew F Critique      August 23, 2018
                  Fire Brigade Unannounced Drill 18-001 Crew A Critique      October 1, 2018
71111.07Heat Sink Performance
Action Requests
384028                384029
                                              19


Work Orders
02100975            02123992                  02126970              02126200
02126970            02100975                  02080164              02105918
02023553            02106204                  02084429              02106205
02084430
Procedures
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
1.5.13              Preventive Maintenance Optimization Living Program        040
8.4.54              Thermal Performance Monitoring for DCW-HX-1A1 and          010
                    DCW-HX-1A2
8.4.63              Thermal Performance Monitoring of DCW-HX-1C                010
Drawings
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
M512-2              Flow Diagram Diesel Oil & Miscellaneous Systems            037
M524-1              Flow Diagram Standby Service Water System Reactor,        138
                    Radwaste, D.G. Bldgs and Yard
Miscellaneous
Documents
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
02E22-07,54,3      HPCS Diesel Generator                                      012
ME-02-92-243        Calculation for DCW-HX-1C Design Performance              003
                    Requirements
MOT-HX-1-1          Heat Exchangers                                            012
71111.11Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Procedures
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
1.3.1              Operating Policies, Programs and Programs                  127
5.1.1              RPV Control                                                021
5.2.1              Primary Containment Control                                027
5.3.1              Secondary Containment Control                              020
13.1.1              Classifying the Emergency                                  049
OI-09              Operations Standards and Expectation                      070
OSP-RCIC/IST-Q701  RCIC Operability Test                                      061
Miscellaneous
Documents
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
                    Crew D Evaluated Scenario Cycle 18-4, 4.0 Critique        000
                    Summary
LR002425            Cycle 18-4 Evaluated Scenario                              000
                                          20


71111.12Maintenance Effectiveness
Action Requests
369836              372031                    366178                  366220
368573              369803                    363774                  334979
336819              324924                    340031                  343726
351952              362949                    364950                  366788
Procedures
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
1.5.11              Maintenance Rule Program                                  015
OSP-SW/IST-Q703      HPCS Service Water Operability                            027
SOP-HPCS-CST/SP      HPCS CST and Suppression Pool Operations                  014
SYS-4-22            Maintenance Rule Program                                  014
71111.13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Action Requests
337916              382706
Work Orders
02098551            02097647                  02121918                02132528
02095968            02101599                  02130842
Procedures
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
1.3.76              Integrated Risk Management                                049
1.3.76              Integrated Risk Management                                050
1.3.76              Integrated Risk Management                                051
1.3.83              Protected Equipment Program                                026
8.4.42              Thermal Performance Monitoring of RHR-HX-1A and            012
                      RHR-HX-1B
ESP-RCIC-X301        RCIC Turbine Speed Monitor - CC                            004
ISP-RCIC-Q901        RCIC Isolation on RCIC Steam Supply Flow High              024
                      DIV 1-CFT/CC
ISP-RCIC-Q903        RCIC Isolation on RCIC Steam Supply Flow High              019
                      DIV 2-CFT/CC
OSP-RCIC/IST-Q701    RCIC Operability Test                                      061
OSP-RCIC/IST-Q702    RCIC Valve Operability Test                                043
OSP-RCIC-M101        RCIC Fill, Flow Controllers, and Valve Lineup Verification 017
SOP-SW-DRAIN        Standby Service Water Drain                                008
WCI-1                Unit Coordinator BPA Duties                                008
                                          21


71111.15Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments
Action Requests
382900                382882                  383452                383440
383703                383698                  366967                383232
383236                383054                  383057
Work Orders
02130891              02131541                02131542              02131543
02131544              02131545                02131593
Procedures
(Number)              Title                                                  Revision
1.10.11              Technical Assessments Supporting Reportability and      002
                      Reportability Evaluations
OPEX-01              Operating Experience Program Implementation Manual      009
SWP-OPX-01            Operating experience Program                            000
Drawings
(Number)              Title                                                  Revision
E-504-1              Vital One Line Diagram                                  006
71111.19Post Maintenance Testing
Action Requests
265493                382110                  382674                382784
PER 205-0024          382426                  374860
Work Orders
02093978              02116384                02089875              02089987
02089995              02095010                02096336              02130586
02128698              02108899                02122111              02122391
02129438
Procedures
(Number)              Title                                                  Revision
10.2.3                Pump Packing Replacement and Adjustment                013
10.2.54              Pump Testing                                            009
10.24.248            Visual Examination of Electronic Components, Circuit    000
                      Boards, and Solder Joints
10.25.105            Motor Control Center and Switchgear Maintenance        035
10.25.13              Westinghouse Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers            034
ISP-MS-X312, DIV 1    Channel A Isolation Actuation on Level 1 and Reactor    006
                      Level 2 - Channel Calibration
OSP-ELEC-S703        HPCS Diesel Generator Semi-Annual Operability Test      062
                                            22


Procedures
(Number)                Title                                                    Revision
OSP-LPCS/IST-Z702      LPCS System Operability Test                            042
OSP-WMA-B701            Control Room Ventilation System A Pressurization Flow    020
                        Test
SOP-RCIC-FILL          RCIC Fill and Vent                                      017
Miscellaneous
Documents (Number)      Title                                                    Revision
                        Channel A Isolation Actuation on Reactor Level 1 and    006
                        Reactor Level 2 - Channel Calibration
71111.22Surveillance Testing
Action Requests
353783                  358013                  359298                360016
360021                  353864                  382785
Work Orders
02090774                02094071                02098015                02114831
02122412                02117436                02114670                02130842
02103225                02101890
Procedures
(Number)              Title                                                      Revision
4.601.A3              601.A3 Annunciator Panel Alarms                            027
DBD 316              Design Specification for Low Pressure Core Spray          011
EWD-15E-014          Reactor Protection System Trip System B Sensor Relays      005
IST-4                Inservice Testing Program Plan Fourth Ten-Year            001
                      Inspection Interval
OSP-MS-S701          Turbine Valve Surveillance                                001
OSP-RPS-Q401          Turbine Throttle Valve Closure CFT                        002
OSP-RPS-S401          Turbine Throttle Valve Closure CFT                        000
OSP-SLC/IST-Q701      Standby Liquid Control Pumps Operability Test              026
SD000192              System Description Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS)          013
SWP-IST-01            ASME Inservice Testing                                    003
71114.06Drill Evaluation
Procedures
(Number)              Title                                                      Revision
1.3.1                Operating Policy, Programs, and Practices                  127
5.1.1                RPV Control                                                021
5.2.1                Primary Containment Control                                027
5.3.1                Secondary Containment Control                              020
13.1.1                Classifying the Emergency                                  049
                                              23


Procedures
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
13.10.1            Control Room Operation and Shift Manager Duties            035
13.10.2            TSC Manager Duties                                        035
13.2.1              Emergency Exposure Levels, Protective Action Guides        022
13.2.2              Determining Protective Actions                            020
13.4.1              Emergency Notifications                                    043
13.5.1              Local, Protected Area, or Site Evacuation                  029
13.9.1              Environmental Field Monitoring Operations                  045
13.10.9            Operations Support Center Manager and Staff Duties        049
13.11.1            EOF Manager Duties                                        044
13.13.1            Reentry Operations                                        010
13.13.3            Intermediate Phase MUDAC Operations                        018
13.13.4            After Action Reporting                                    010
13.14.9            Drill and Exercise Program                                029
OI-09              Operations Standards and Expectations                      070
71124.01Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls
Procedures
(Number)            Title                                                      Revision
GEN-RPP-04          Entry Into, Conduct In, and Exit From Radiologically      032
                    Controlled Areas
HPI-0.19            Radiation Protection Standards and Expectations            018
SWP-RPP-01          Radiation Protection Program                              016
PPM 11.2.7.1        Area Posting                                              043
PPM 11.2.13.1      Radiation and Contamination Surveys                        040
PPM 11.2.24.1      Radiation Protection Work Routines                        035
PPM 11.2.7.3        High Radiation Area, Locked High Radiation Area, and Very  042
                    High Radiation Area Controls
PPM 11.2.14.4      Procurement, Receipt, Control and Leak Testing of          024
                    Radioactive Sealed Sources and Devices
PPM 11.2.13.8      Airborne Radioactivity Surveys                            019
PPM 11.2.14.9      Control and Labeling of Radioactive Material              021
PPM 1.11.15        Control of Radioactive Material                            013
PPM 6.1.1          Spent Fuel Pool Inventory                                  010
Audits and Self-
Assessments
(Number)            Title                                                  Date
AR-SA 374280        Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness            May 25, 2018
AR-SA 374283        Performance Indicator Verification PR-01              June 7, 2018
AR-SA 375035-06    Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure            July 9, 2018
                    Controls
AU-RP/RW-17        QA Audit: Radiation Protection and Process Control    December 18,
                    Programs                                              2017
                                            24


   
  Action Requests
366701                    367332                  368222                  368480
368651                    369180                  370737                  373739
379010                    379636                  381763                  381764
Radiation Surveys
M-20170601-11          M-20170620-11        M-20170620-12        M-20170624-1
M-20170813-3            M-20170830-4          M-20170906-5        M-20180717-3
M-20180721-4            M-20180807-3          M-20180807-5        M-20180830-1
M-20180830-4            M-20180905-4          M-20180910-1        M-20180910-1
M-20180912-5
Air Samples
        875805                  875816              895915                  907092
Radiation Work
Permits          Title                                                            Revision
30001279          R23 WW Packaging TTDF-34 Filter *LHRA* *High Risk* STK            001
30003852          R23 RX/WW , RP Surveys & Job Coverage **LHR**                    000
30003986          2017 RW 487 WEA Fan Rem/Replace Pre-Filter *HR*High
                                                                                    001
                  Contam*
30004141          2018 RX 501 TIP Room/TIP Drive Room **HRA**                      000
30004147          2018 TG 501 W. Labyrinth PMs & Surveillance ***LHRA***          000
30004200          2018 RW 437 Waste Processing NUPAC Cage **LHRA**                  001
Miscellaneous
Documents                                                                        Revision
(Number)                Title                                                  or Date
                        CGS Radioactive Source Inventory - Non-Exempt            August 21,
                                                                                  2018
374337                  Information for NSTS Annual Inventory Reconciliation    January 15,
                                                                                  2018
W/O 2119710            HSP-SSC-0801 Sealed Source Leakage Verification          April 9, 2018
30001279                High Risk Plan for R23 WW Packaging                      003
                        TTDF-34 Filter
71124.03 - In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation
Procedures
(Number)                Title                                                      Revision
                                              25


GEN-RPP-05        Respiratory Protection Program Description                  015
GEN-RPP-10        Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment                    012
HPI-15.1          Inspection and Storage of Respirators and Attachments      011
HPI-15.5          Set Up and Use of Bullard Air Line Filters                  003
PPM 11.2.11.3      Issuance of Respiratory Protection Equipment                017
PPM 13.14.4        Emergency Equipment Maintenance and Testing                054
Audits and Self-
Assessments
(Number)        Title                                                    Date
AR-SA 301868-03  Respiratory Protection Self-Assessment                  April 14, 2017
AR-SA 00357502  71124.03 Self-Assessment                                March 5,
                                                                          2018
AU-RP/RW-17      QA Audit: Radiation Protection and Process Control      December 18,
                Programs                                                2017
Action Requests
371385              347601                  347688                347689
377412
Radiation Work
Permits (Number) Title                                                    Revision
30004034        R23 TG 501 Sandblasting Tent Work                        000
30004161        2018 RW 437 / 452 / 467 High Rad Work ***HR***          002
30004152        2018 RW 487 Chemistry Lab High Radiation Areas *HR*      001
SCBA Records
(Number)        Title                                                    Date
67833            Calibration Certificate                                  August 13,
                                                                          2018
67958            Calibration Certificate                                  August 13,
                                                                          2018
67993            Calibration Certificate                                  August 15,
                                                                          2018
W/O 2123630      Fire Brigade Station Inventory TG 501 and MCR            July 26, 2018
In Place Filter
Testing Records
Work Order      Title                                                  Date
02074192        MSP-WMA-B104 - WMA-FU-54B - Carbon Adsorber Test September 22,
                                                                        2016
                                          26


In Place Filter
Testing Records
Work Order        Title                                                    Date
02074207          MSP-WMA-B102 - WMA-FU-54B - HEPA Filter Test            September 22,
                                                                            2016
02081424          MSP-WMA-B101 - WMA-FU-54A - HEPA Filter Test            August 3,
                                                                            2016
02083458          MSP-WMA-B103 - WMA-FU-54A - Carbon Adsorber Test August 3,
                                                                            2016
02083554          AMA-CF-52 Replace Carbon, Inspect                        March 8, 2018
                  (FILTR-1-1-9.3)
Miscellaneous
Documents (Number) Title                                                  Date
OK 581518          Certificate of Analysis                                June 20, 2018
SA-V-99/35          Analysis of Air Samples for Breathing Air              July 26, 2018
W/O 2123630        Fire Brigade Station Inventory TG 501 and MCR          September 26,
                                                                            2018
71151Performance Indicator Verification
  Procedures
  (Number)            Title                                                Revision
  SWP-OPS-02          Safety Function Determination Program                007
71152Problem Identification and Resolution
  Action Requests
  379991                381017                  381551                379120
  379504                307821                  009924                383966
  383951                280168                  383773
  Work Orders
  02128878              02128879                02059398
  Procedures
  (Number)            Title                                                    Revision
  1.5.13              Preventive Maintenance Optimization Living Program        039
  EC 17325            Evaluation for Service Water (SW) Pumphouse Swinging      000
                      Door B-DOOR-G200 Supporting SW Operability with the
                      Designated Shear Pins Not Engaged
  SWP-FFD-03          Fatigue Management                                        005
  SWP-FFD-04          Work Hour Controls                                        009
                                            27


Drawings
(Number)        Title                                                      Revision
AED-ARC-A555    Door Schedule Sheet 3                                      030
CVI-DWG-210-23  Spec. Section 8L Exterior Missile Doors G100 & G200        003
Miscellaneous
Documents                                                              Revision
(Number)      Title                                                  or Date
              Schedule Report for Radiation Protection                May 10, 2018
              (8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)
              Schedule Report for Chemistry                          June 20, 2018
              (8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)
              Schedule Report for Operations                          June 4, 2018
              (8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)
              Schedule Report for Security                            May 9, 2018
              (8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)
              Plant General Manager & Department Manager Work        July 6, 2017
              Hour Reviews per SWP-FFD-04 (January 1 to June
              30, 2017)
              Plant General Manager & Department Manager Work        January 30,
              Hour Reviews per SWP-FFD-04 (July 1 to December        2018
              30, 2017)
AED-SPC-08L    Design Specification for Division 8 Section 8L Exterior 002
              Missile Doors G100 and G200
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                            The following items are requested for the
                            Occupational Radiation Safety Inspection
                                            at Columbia
                          Dates of Inspection: 09/10/2018 to 09/14/2018
                                    Integrated Report 2018003
Inspection areas are listed in the attachments below.
Please provide the requested information on or before Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
Please submit this information using the same lettering system as below. For example, all
contacts and phone numbers for Inspection Procedure 71124.01 should be in a file/folder titled
1-A, applicable organization charts in file/folder 1-B, etc.
If information is placed on ims.certrec.com, please ensure the inspection exit date entered is at
least 30 days later than the onsite inspection dates, so the inspector will have access to the
information while writing the report.
In addition to the corrective action document lists provided for each inspection procedure listed
below, please provide updated lists of corrective action documents at the entrance meeting.
The dates for these lists should range from the end dates of the original lists to the day of the
entrance meeting.
If more than one inspection procedure is to be conducted and the information requests appear
to be redundant, there is no need to provide duplicate copies. Enter a note explaining in which
file the information can be found.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact John O'Donnell at 817-200-1441 or via
e-mail at John.ODonnell@nrc.gov.
                        PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT
  This letter does not contain new or amended information collection requirements subject
    to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Existing information
      collection requirements were approved by the Office of Management and Budget,
                                  control number 3150-0011.
                                                  29                                    Enclosure 2


1. Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls (71124.01) and
  Performance Indicator Verification (71151)
  Date of Last Inspection:        May 26, 2017
A. List of contacts and telephone numbers for the Radiation Protection Organization Staff
  and Technicians. Please include area code and prefix. If work cell numbers are
  appropriate, then please include them as well.
B. Applicable organization charts including position or job titles. Please include as
  appropriate for your site, Site Management, RP, Chemistry, Maintenance (I&C),
  Engineering, and Emergency Protection. (Recent pictures are appreciated.)
C. Copies of audits, self-assessments, LARs, and LERs written since the last inspection
  date, related to this inspection area
D. Procedure indexes for the radiation protection procedures and other related disciplines.
E. Please provide procedures related to the following areas noted below. Additional
  procedures may be requested by number after the inspector reviews the procedure
  indexes.
  1.  Radiation Protection Program
  2.  Radiation Protection Conduct of Operations, if not included in #1.
  3.  Personnel Dosimetry
  4.  Posting of Radiological Areas
  5.  High Radiation Area Controls
  6.  RCA Access Controls and Radiation Worker Instructions
  7.  Conduct of Radiological Surveys
  8.  Radioactive Source Inventory and Control
  9.  Fuel Pool Inventory Access and Control
F. Please provide a list of NRC Regulatory Guides and NUREGs that you are currently
  committed to relative to this program. Please include the revision and/or date for the
  commitment and where this may be located in your current licensing basis documents.
G. Please provide a summary list of corrective action documents (including corporate and
  sub-tiered systems) since the last inspection date.
  1. Initiated by the radiation protection organization
  2. Assigned to the radiation protection organization
  NOTE: These lists should include a description of the condition that provides sufficient
            detail that the inspector can ascertain the regulatory impact, the significance level
            assigned to the condition, the status of the action (e.g., open, working, closed,
            etc.) and the search criteria used. Please provide in document formats which are
            sortable and searchable so that inspector can quickly and efficiently determine
            appropriate sampling and perform word searches, as needed. (Excel
            spreadsheets are the preferred format.) If codes are used, please provide a
            legend for each column where a code is used.
H. List of radiologically significant work activities scheduled to be conducted during the
  inspection period. (If the inspection is scheduled during an outage, please also include a
  list of work activities greater than 1 rem, scheduled during the outage with the dose
                                              30


  estimate for the work activity.) Please include the radiological risk assigned to each
  activity.
I. Provide a summary of any changes to plant operation that have resulted or could result
  in a significant new radiological hazard. For each change, please provide the
  assessment conducted on the potential impact and any monitoring done to evaluate it.
J. List of active radiation work permits and those specifically planned for the on-site
  inspection week.
K. Please provide a list of air samples taken to verify engineering controls and a separate
  list for breathing air samples in airborne radiation areas or high contamination work
  areas. Please include the RWP the breathing air sampling supports.
L. Please provide the current radioactive source inventory, listing all radioactive sources
  that are required to be leak tested. Indicate which sources are deemed 10 CFR Part 20,
  Appendix E, Category 1 or Category 2. Please indicate the radioisotope, initial and
  current activity (w/assay date), and storage location for each applicable source.
M. The last two leak test results for the Category 1 or 2 radioactive sources and any other
  radioactive source(s) that have failed its leak test within the last two years. Provide any
  applicable condition reports.
N. A list of all non-fuel items stored in the spent fuel pools, and if available, their appropriate
  dose rates (Contact / @ 30cm)
O. A list of radiological controlled area entries greater than 100 millirem, since the last
  inspection date. The list should include the date of entry, some form of worker
  identification, the radiation work permit used by the worker, dose accrued by the worker,
  and the electronic dosimeter dose alarm set-point used during the entry (for
  Occupational Radiation Safety Performance Indicator verification in accordance with
  IP 71151).
P. A list describing VHRAs and TS HRAs (> 1 rem/hour) that are current and historical.
  Include their current status, locations, and control measures.
Q. Temporary effluent monitor locations and calibrations (AMS-4) used to monitor normally
  closed doors or off-normal release points (e.g., equipment hatch or turbine heater bay
  doors). Include any CRs associated with this monitoring or instrumentation.
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3. In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation (71124.03)
  Date of Last Inspection:        March 4, 2016
A. List of contacts and telephone numbers for the following areas. Please include area
  code and prefix. If work cell numbers are appropriate, then please include them as well.
  1. Respiratory Protection Program
  2. Self-contained breathing apparatus
  3. Ventilation Systems for breathing air (not effluents)
B. Applicable organization charts including position or job titles. Please include as
  appropriate for your site, Site Management, RP, Chemistry, Maintenance (I&C),
  Engineering, and Emergency Protection. (Recent pictures are appreciated.)
C. Copies of audits, self-assessments, vendor, or NUPIC audits for contractor support
  (SCBA), LARs, and LERs, written since the date of last inspection related to:
  1. Installed air filtration systems
  2. Self-contained breathing apparatuses
D. Procedure index for Radiation Protection, Maintenance, I&C, and other related
  disciplines.
  1. Use, operation, and maintenance of installed and portable continuous air monitors
  2. Use operation, and maintenance of installed air filtration units for breathing air (e.g.,
      for airline respirators, emergency ventilation systems).
  3. Use, operation, and maintenance of temporary air filtration units and vacuums
  4. Respiratory protection and other related disciplines
E. Please provide specific procedures related to the following areas noted below.
  Additional Specific Procedures may be requested by number after the inspector reviews
  the procedure indexes.
  1.  Respiratory protection program
  2.  Use and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatuses
  3.  Air quality testing for SCBAs or other compressed or supplied air systems
  4.  Use and testing of installed plant air cleaning systems used for breathing air, such as
      control room emergency ventilation, technical support center, operations support
      center, and emergency operations facility (When containment purge is not used as
      an effluent system, then it can be considered as a breathing air system used prior to
      outages during RCS breach and flood up.)
F. Please provide a list of NRC Regulatory Guides and NUREGs that you are currently
  committed to relative to this program. Please include the revision and/or date for the
  commitment and where this may be located in your current licensing basis documents.
G. Please provide a summary list of corrective action documents (including corporate and
  sub-tiered systems) written since the date of last inspection, related to the Airborne
  Monitoring program including:
  1.  In-plant continuous air monitors (installed or portable), not effluent monitors
  2.  Self-contained breathing apparatus
  3.  Air Cleaning systems (not effluent)
  4.  Respiratory protection program
      NOTE: These lists should include a description of the condition that provides
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      sufficient detail that the inspector can ascertain the regulatory impact, the
      significance level assigned to the condition, the status of the action (e.g., open,
      working, closed, etc.) and the search criteria used. Please provide in document
      formats which are sortable and searchable so that inspector can quickly and
      efficiently determine appropriate sampling and perform word searches, as needed.
      (Excel spreadsheets are the preferred format.) If codes are used, please provide a
      legend for each column where a code is used.
H. List of SCBA qualified personnel - reactor operators and emergency response
  personnel. For the control room individuals, please indicate their normally scheduled
  shift and specific mask size, as well as note if they are permitted/fitted for eyewear.
I. Inspection records for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) staged in the plant
  for use since the date of last inspection.
J. SCBA training and qualification records for control room operators, shift supervisors,
  STAs, and OSC personnel for the last year.
  A selection of personnel may be asked to demonstrate proficiency in donning, doffing,
  and performance of functionality check for respiratory devices.
K. List of respirators (available for use) by type (APR, SCBA, PAPR, etc.), manufacturer,
  model, quantity by size, and location. Be prepared to demonstrate that these respirators
  are NIOSH certified.
  Include in the list the specific quantities and sizes staged for emergency use.
L. Provide one-line drawings of the supplied air and air cleaning systems identified in E.3
  and E.4 above.
M. List work activities requiring respiratory protection and the type of respirator used
  (include PAPRs).
N. Please have available, on-site, the records demonstrating the compressed air for SCBAs
  or supplied air for a breathing air system is at least Grade D.
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.

October 31, 2018

Mr. Brad Sawatzke, Chief Executive Officer

Energy Northwest

MD 1023

P.O. Box 968

Richland, WA 99352

SUBJECT: COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION

REPORT 05000397/2018003

Dear Mr. Sawatzke:

On September 30, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an

inspection at your Columbia Generating Station. On October 15, 2018, the NRC inspectors

discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Alex Javorik, Vice President, Engineering, and

other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed

report.

NRC inspectors documented three findings of very low safety significance (Green) in this report.

These findings involved violations of NRC requirements. The NRC is treating these violations

as non-cited violations (NCVs) consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.

Further, inspectors documented a licensee-identified violation which was determined to be of

very low safety significance in this report. The NRC is also treating this violation as an NCV

consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.

If you contest the violations or significance of these NCVs you should provide a response within

30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear

Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with

copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement; and the

NRC resident inspectors at the Columbia Generating Station.

If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment in this report, you should provide a

response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your

disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,

Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the

NRC resident inspectors at the Columbia Generating Station.

B. Sawatzke 2

This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection

and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document

Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for

Withholding.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Mark Haire, Branch Chief

Project Branch A

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket No. 50-397

License No. NPF-21

Enclosures:

1. Inspection Report 05000397/2018003

2. Request for Information: Occupational

Radiation Safety Inspection

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000397

License Number: NPF-21

Report Number: 05000397/2018003

Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-003-0030

Licensee: Energy Northwest

Facility: Columbia Generating Station

Location: Richland, Washington

Inspection Dates: July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018

Inspectors: G. Kolcum, Senior Resident Inspector

L. Brandt, Resident Inspector

R. Alexander, Senior Project Engineer

N. Hernandez, DRS Operations Engineer

J. ODonnell, DRS Health Physicist

Approved By: M. Haire, Branch Chief

Project Branch A

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosure 1

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees

performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Columbia Generating Station in

accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs

program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to

https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. NRC-identified

findings are summarized in the table below. A licensee-identified non-cited violation is

documented in the Inspection Results at the end of this report.

List of Findings and Violations

Failure to Follow Radiologically Controlled Area Procedures

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Inspection

Aspect Procedure

Occupational Green H.12 - Avoid 71124.01 -

Radiation NCV 05000397/2018003-01 Complacency Radiological

Safety Opened and Closed Hazard

Assessment

and

Exposure

Controls

The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical

Specification 5.4.1(a) when the licensee failed to implement radiation control procedures.

Failure to Control Workers in a High Radiation Area (>1.0 rem per hour)

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Inspection

Aspect Procedure

Occupational Green H.4 - 71124.01 -

Radiation NCV 05000397/2018003-02 Teamwork Radiological

Safety Opened and Closed Hazard

Assessment

and

Exposure

Controls

The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical

Specification 5.7.2(b) and (e) when the licensee failed to control worker activities in a locked

high radiation area in accordance with the requirements of the radiation work permit and failed

to determine radiological conditions in the work area prior to the start of work.

2

Failure to Adequately Control Work Hours for Covered Personnel

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Inspection

Aspect Procedure

Emergency Green H.5 - Work 71152 -

Preparedness NCV 05000397/2018003-03 Management Problem

Opened and Closed Identification

and

Resolution

The inspectors identified a Green, non-cited violation of 10 CFR 26.205 associated with the

licensees failure to adequately schedule and control work hours for personnel subject to work

hour controls. Specifically, the licensee failed to appropriately schedule and control work

hours for at least three Chemistry Technicians who were providing covered work as the

designated Emergency Response Organization Duty Chemistry Technician as defined by the

Columbia Generating Station Emergency Plan.

3

PLANT STATUS

The plant began the inspection period at 100 percent rated thermal power. On August 4, 2018,

the reactor unit was down powered to 93 percent to remove the adjustable speed drive from

service for maintenance. On August 5, 2018, the unit was down powered to 74 percent to

recover the adjustable speed drive channel, and the unit was returned to rated thermal power

later that same day. On September 22, 2018, the unit was down powered to 83 percent to

perform control rod sequence exchange and turbine bypass valve testing. The unit was

returned to rated thermal power on September 22, 2018, and remained at or near rated thermal

power for the remainder of the inspection period.

INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in

effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with

their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/

reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were

declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were

met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection

Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in

IMC 2515 Appendix D, Plant Status and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem

Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,

observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance

with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

REACTOR SAFETY

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection

Seasonal Extreme Weather (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated readiness for seasonal extreme weather conditions prior to the

onset of seasonal hot temperatures on July 13 - 17, 2018.

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment

Partial Walkdown (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following

systems/trains:

(1) low pressure core spray system on July 10, 2018

(2) high pressure core spray system on July 27, 2018

(3) control room emergency filter unit, WMA-FN-54A, on August 6, 2018

(4) reactor core isolation cooling system on August 21, 2018

(5) standby service water room coolers on September 20, 2018

Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the fuel pool

cooling system on September 28, 2018.

4

71111.05AQFire Protection Annual/Quarterly

Quarterly Inspection (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected

areas:

(1) Fire Zones 47-64, transformer yard, on July 9, 2018

(2) Fire Area RC-1/2, radwaste building 437 feet elevation, on August 6, 2018

(3) Fire Area R-3/#, high pressure core spray pump room, on August 16, 2018

(4) Fire Area R-6/2, reactor core isolation cooling pump room, on August 16, 2018

(5) Fire Area R-4/2, residual heat removal system B pump room, on September 6, 2018

Annual Inspection (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated fire brigade performance on September 26, 2018.

71111.07Heat Sink Performance

Heat Sink (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated high pressure core spray diesel generator 3 diesel cooling water

heat exchanger, DCW-HX-1C, performance on August 29, 2018, and diesel generator 2

diesel cooling water heat exchangers, DCW-HX-1A1 and DCW-HX1A2, on

September 6, 2018.

71111.11Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance

Operator Requalification (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed and evaluated a licensed operator requalification evaluated scenario

on August 6, 2018.

Operator Performance (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed and evaluated operator performance during residual heat removal

heat exchanger 1A testing on September 11, 2018.

71111.12Maintenance Effectiveness

Routine Maintenance Effectiveness (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated

with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:

(1) high pressure core spray system planned maintenance, week of July 23, 2018

5

71111.13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (8 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent

work activities:

(1) yellow risk for reactor core isolation cooling surveillances, week of July 9, 2018

(2) orange risk due to high pressure core spray system maintenance, week of July 23, 2018

(3) green risk during control room envelope test, week of August 6, 2018

(4) yellow risk for reactor core isolation cooling maintenance, week of August 13, 2018

(5) yellow risk for reactor core isolation cooling surveillances on September 14, 2018

(6) yellow risk for standby service water system B maintenance, September 17-18, 2018

(7) green risk for reactor building crane roof operations, week of September 17, 2018

(8) yellow risk for standby gas treatment train B maintenance, week of September 24, 2018

71111.15Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments (3 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality

assessments:

(1) fire pump FP-P-110 failed to start on July 17, 2018

(2) reactor pressure vessel level transmitter MS-LT-61A, leaking fitting, on August 1, 2018

(3) Division 1 and Division 2, 120 Vac power supply inverter and inverter transfer switch, on

August 31, 2018

71111.19Post Maintenance Testing (6 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the following post maintenance tests:

(1) low pressure core spray circuit breaker and mechanism operated cell (MOC) switch on

July 3, 2018

(2) high pressure core spray maintenance on July 25, 2018

(3) reactor pressure vessel level transmitter MS-LT-61A leak repair on August 1, 2018

(4) adjustable speed drive maintenance on August 4, 2018

(5) control room emergency filter unit WMA-FN-54A maintenance on August 8, 2018

(6) reactor core isolation cooling keepfill pump replacement on August 15, 2018

71111.22Surveillance Testing

The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:

Routine (4 Samples)

(1) OSP-MS-Q701, Turbine Valve Surveillance, Revision 1, on July 1, 2018

6

(2) OSP-SLC/IST-Q701, Standby Liquid Control Pumps Operability Test, Revision 27, on

July 11, 2018

(3) OSP-HPCS/IST-Q701, High Pressure Core Spray Quarterly Surveillance Test,

Revision 54, on July 25, 2018

(4) OSP-SW/IST-Q702, Standby Service Water Loop B Operability, Revision 34,on

September 18, 2018

In-service (1 Sample)

(1) OSP-LPCS/IST-Q702, LPCS System Operability Test, Revision 42, on July 3, 2018

71114.06Drill Evaluation

Drill/Training Evolution (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the Emergency Plan drill on September 25, 2018.

RADIATION SAFETY

71124.01Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls

Radiological Hazard Assessment (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiological hazards assessments and controls.

Instructions to Workers (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated worker instructions.

Contamination and Radioactive Material Control (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated contamination and radioactive material controls.

Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiological hazards control and work coverage.

High Radiation Area and Very High Radiation Area Controls (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated risk-significant high radiation area and very high radiation area

controls.

Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiation worker performance and radiation protection technician

proficiency.

7

71124.03In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation

Engineering Controls (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated airborne controls and monitoring.

Use of Respiratory Protection Devices (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated respiratory protection.

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Use (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the licensees self-contained breathing apparatus program.

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

71151Performance Indicator Verification (3 Samples)

The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:

(1) MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (06/01/2017 -

06/30/2018)

(2) OR01: Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness Sample (04/01/2017 -

06/30/2018)

(3) PR01: Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications/Offsite Dose Calculation

Manual Radiological Effluent Occurrences (RETS/ODCM) Radiological Effluent

Occurrences Sample (04/01/2017 - 06/30/2018)

71152Problem Identification and Resolution

Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (2 Samples)

The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program

related to the following issues:

(1) management of personnel work hours per the Fatigue Rule (10 CFR 26, Subpart I) on

June 21 - July 31, 2018

(2) standby service water B pumphouse tornado missile door on August 20, 2018

8

INSPECTION RESULTS

Licensee-Identified Non-Cited Violation 71124.01-

Radiological Hazard

Assessment and

Exposure Controls

This violation of very low safety significance was identified by the licensee and has been

entered into the licensee corrective action program and is being treated as a non-cited

violation, consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.

Violation: Title 10 CFR 20.1902(a) requires the licensee to post each radiation area with a

conspicuous sign bearing the radiation symbol and the words "CAUTION, RADIATION

AREA."

Contrary to the above, from November 9, 2017 to November 13, 2017, the licensee failed to

post a radiation area with a conspicuous sign bearing the radiation symbol and the words

"CAUTION, RADIATION AREA."

The licensee moved two resin liners with high dose rates into the turbine building truck bay.

Once the resin liners were in the turbine building truck bay, a high radiation area boundary

was posted around them. However, the dose rates outside the truck bay doors were not

verified. On November 13, 2017, the licensee, while conducting routine area surveys,

identified an unposted radiation area outside the turbine building truck bay doors, which

resulted from the resin liners inside of the truck bay area. The licensee secured the radiation

area and adequately posted it, as required.

Significance/Severity Level: Green

Using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix C, Occupational Radiation Safety

Significance Determination Process, dated August 19, 2008, the inspectors determined the

finding was not related to ALARA planning, did not involve an overexposure or substantial

potential for overexposure, and the ability to assess dose was not compromised. For these

reasons, the inspectors concluded that the finding is of very low safety significance (Green).

Corrective Action Reference: AR 00373739

Failure to Follow Radiologically Controlled Area Procedures

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Aspect Inspection Procedure

Occupational Green H.12 - Avoid IP 71124.01 -

Radiation NCV 05000397/2018003-01 Complacency Radiological Hazard

Safety Opened and Closed Assessment and

Exposure Controls

The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical Specification 5.4.1(a) when the licensee failed to implement radiation control procedures.

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Description: On June 1, 2017, a supplemental health physics technician (HPT) entered a

posted locked high radiation area without a functioning electronic dosimeter (ED). Although

the area was posted as a locked high radiation area (LHRA), there were no measured dose

rates in excess of 1 rem per hour during this entry.

The HPT logged on to Radiation Work Permit (RWP) 30003852 and entered the radiologically

controlled area (RCA) to cover a job to add additional shielding in the travelling in-core probe

(TIP) Mezzanine room. The HPT entered the RCA through the HP swing gate near the RCA

exit point, in order to obtain survey instruments for the job coverage. The HPT proceeded to

the dress out area and then to the TIP Mezzanine room, where he entered with a survey

meter. After about 10 minutes in the room, the HPT looked at his ED and noticed that it was

in pause mode (i.e., not functioning). The HPT informed the worker he was covering, and

they both left the LHRA.

During the RWP logging process, there was an error when the HPTs ED was being

programmed that went unnoticed. As a result, the HPT was signed-on to the RWP, but the

ED was not programmed and active. Because the HPT used the HP swing gate at the RCA

exit rather than the normal access point with electronic turnstiles that verify ED function, this

errant condition was not identified. The swing gate used was intended for HPTs assigned to

assist workers with contamination alarms at the RCA exit, not as an RCA entry point to

perform work or cover a job.

Licensee Procedure GEN-RPP-04, Entry Into, Conduct In, and Exit From Radiologically

Controlled Areas, Section 4.13 Dosimetry and Log-in, paragraph (e), requires workers to

ensure that electronic dosimetry is on immediately before entering the RCA. The HPT neither

used the electronic turnstiles nor checked to see if the ED was on prior to entering the RCA.

Additionally, licensee Procedure 11.2.7.3 High Radiation Area, Locked High Radiation Area,

and Very High Radiation Area Controls, Section 3.2.4 Coverage and Monitoring of Work,

paragraph (d), describes conducting a peer-check prior to LHRA entries, by the job coverage

HPT, to verify that workers are wearing an active ED (i.e., not in pause mode) in the

appropriate location on the body. The job coverage HPT checked to see that workers had an

ED appropriately placed, but did not check the ED setpoints or if the ED was active.

Multiple barriers that could have prevented this situation from occurring were either ineffective

or not used. Had the error reduction/prevention measures been used, the ED programming

error during RWP log on would have been identified.

Corrective Action(s): An immediate corrective action, in addition to the HPT being restricted

from the RCA, was a stand down conducted with radiation protection personnel about this

incident and coaching on use of the procedures related to the verification of dosimetry and

peer-checking prior to entry into LHRAs.

Corrective Action Reference: AR 00366701

Performance Assessment:

Performance Deficiency: Failure to follow station procedures for entry into a radiologically

controlled area is a performance deficiency.

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Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor

because it adversely affected the program and process attribute of the Occupational

Radiation Safety Cornerstone to ensure the adequate protection of the worker health and

safety from exposure to radiation from radioactive material during routine civilian nuclear

reactor operation, in that failure to comply with exposure monitoring and radiation protection

controls has the potential to increase dose. Specifically, licensee requirements to control

workers exposure were not implemented by the HPT.

Using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix C, Occupational Radiation Safety

Significance Determination Process, dated August 19, 2008, the inspectors determined

finding was not related to ALARA planning, did not involve an overexposure or substantial

potential for overexposure, and the ability to assess dose was not compromised. For these

reasons, the inspectors concluded that the finding is of very low safety significance (Green).

Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated

with avoiding complacency, in that the individual did not implement appropriate error

reduction tools. Specifically, the individual failed to use the electronic turnstile and also failed

to check to see if the electronic dosimeter was on prior to entering the posted locked high

radiation area [H.12].

Enforcement:

Violation: Technical Specification 5.4.1(a) requires, in part, the implementation of written

procedures as outlined in Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A, February 1978,

Section 7(e), Radiation Protection Procedures.

Contrary to the above, on June 1, 2017, the licensee failed to implement written procedures

for radiation protection. Specifically, the licensee failed to implement Sections 3.4 and

4.1.3(e) of licensee Procedure GEN-RPP-04, Entry Into, Conduct In, and Exit From

Radiologically Controlled Areas.

Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as a non-cited violation, consistent with

Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.

Failure to Control Workers in a High Radiation Area (>1.0 rem per hour)

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Inspection Procedure

Aspect

Occupational Green H.4 - Teamwork IP 71124.01 - Radiological

Radiation Safety NCV Hazard Assessment and

05000397/2018003-02 Exposure Controls

Opened and Closed

The inspectors reviewed a self-revealed Green, non-cited violation of Technical Specification (TS) 5.7.2(b) and (e) when the licensee failed to control worker activities in a locked high

radiation area in accordance with the requirements of the RWP and failed to determine

radiological conditions in the work area prior to the start of work.

Description: On June 20, 2017, the licensee failed to control the work activities of riggers

working in a locked high radiation area. The high risk activity involved moving an unshielded

TTDF-34 filter vessel that was used for the wet well cleanup from the 471 foot elevation of the

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reactor building (RX 471) to the 441 foot elevation of the reactor building (RX 441) truck bay

to place it in a disposable shield. The unshielded filter vessel radiation levels were 84.3 rem

per hour on contact and 52.8 rem per hour at 30 centimeters. The truck bay was closed and

guarded as a locked high radiation area (LHRA) during the filter vessel movement.

At 1:30 pm, a high risk brief was conducted for the filter vessel movement followed by a

briefing for the LHRA conditions and restrictions of the radiation work permit (RWP). The

brief included discussion of information on the RWP including the expected (i.e., calculated)

radiological conditions at various distances from the filter vessel, the use of continuous

radiation protection coverage for fields greater than 0.8 rem per hour, the electronic dosimeter

(ED) setpoints of 200 millirem for dose and 1.2 rem per hour for dose rate. The brief also

addressed the use of pre-staged shielding and long handled tools by the riggers. The HPT

conducting the brief (the job-coverage HPT) stated that an HPT must be present to approach

the filter vessel and informed the riggers not to be closer than thirty feet from the unshielded

filter vessel. The riggers asked if the setpoints were high enough and the HPT confirmed that

they were. At about 2:30 p.m., the two riggers logged on to RWP 3001279.

At 2:52 p.m., prior to the movement of the filter vessel from RX 471 to the truck bay on

RX 441, the two riggers entered the truck bay to prepare their work area. Once the filter

vessel was in motion from RX 471, the HPT covering the filter vessel movement proceeded to

the truck bay to provide radiation protection coverage for the two riggers as the filter vessel

was being lowered. The HPT arrived at the guarded truck bay door expecting to find the

riggers outside, but the riggers were already inside the truck bay. At 5:38 p.m., the HPT

entered the truck bay and found the riggers standing about 10 feet away from the shielded

cask with the unshielded filter vessel suspended about 15 feet overhead. At that point, one of

the riggers ED was alarming, with a dose rate of 1.52 rem per hour. Both riggers were

informed by the HPT to immediately leave the area. In order to leave the work in a safe

condition, the master rigger signaled the crane operator to stop movement and proceeded to

exit.

Subsequent to the event, the master rigger who received the ED alarm stated that he was

required to be in the truck bay when a load is being lifted out of or lowered into it. He stated

that he believed he was about 15 feet away from the filter vessel and that the position was as

far from the filter vessel as he could be to safely see the load being lowered.

The inspectors noted that the LHRA technical specification (TS 5.7.2) requires that activities

in LHRAs shall be controlled by means of an RWP that includes specification of dose rates in

the immediate work area and other appropriate radiation protection measures. Additionally,

entry into LHRAs shall be made only after dose rates in the area have been determined and

entry personnel made knowledgeable of them.

The inspectors also noted that licensee Procedure 11.2.7.3 High Radiation Area, Locked

High Radiation Area, and Very High Radiation Area Controls, Section 6.3, Controls to

Prevent Unplanned or Excessive Personnel Exposures, states in paragraph 6.3.6 that work

areas with dose rates greater than 1.5 rem per hour require continuous RP coverage as

either by line-of-sight or by remote means, and that continuous coverage means that the HPT

is capable of intervening to control a workers actions through direct or remote means.

Paragraph 6.3.6 continues by stating that continuous monitoring without the means to control

or constrain worker actions should not be used in place of continuous coverage.

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Discussions with the licensee revealed that the estimated dose rates specified in the RWP

were calculated based on the contact readings of the unshielded filter vessel. However, no

confirmatory measurements were made of the RX 441 truck bay to determine the actual dose

rates prior to allowing worker entry. As such, the riggers entered the truck bay without the

required coverage HPT present and without the benefit of a survey of current radiological

conditions. The unanticipated ED alarm was an indication that riggers were unaware of the

current dose rates in the truck bay and that they were higher than what was calculated given

the indicated distance and the ED response.

Effective communication and coordination of this activity could have prevented this situation

from occurring. The licensees investigation of the ED alarm revealed that rigger workers

were used to conducting this work activity in a certain manner (i.e., positioning themselves to

see the load being safely lowered). From the riggers perspective, to ensure safety during the

lift, they needed to approach the vessel in order to direct the crane operator to land the load

safely. The riggers questioned the dose rate setpoint during the LHRA brief, but were told by

the HPT that it was sufficient without understanding the riggers safety perspective. As a

result, the riggers failed to understand the radiological restrictions and instructions conveyed

during the RWP and high risk briefings.

The inspectors concluded that two of the conditions for LHRA entry were not met. The

riggers failed to understand the radiological control requirements, and entered the truck bay

(impending LHRA) without continuous RP coverage, contrary to the RWP requirement.

Additionally, there was no radiological survey of the truck bay with the filter vessel present to

validate the calculated estimate so that the riggers could be made knowledgeable of the

conditions. Further, as the filter vessel was lowered creating the LHRA conditions, the HPT

was not in position to determine the radiological conditions or to control (intervene) in the

activities of the workers.

Corrective Action(s): The individuals involved exited the area and a recovery plan was

implemented. The riggers were coached on the requirements to follow the RWP and all

briefing instructions.

Corrective Action References: ARs 00368063 and 00368480

Performance Assessment:

Performance Deficiency: The failure to control worker activities and to determine current

radiological conditions prior to entry into a locked high radiation area was a performance

deficiency.

Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor

because it adversely affected the program and process attribute of the Occupational

Radiation Safety Cornerstone to ensure the adequate protection of the worker health and

safety from exposure to radiation from radioactive material during routine civilian nuclear

reactor operation. Specifically, the failure to comply with exposure control measures in a

locked high radiation area has the potential for increased dose.

Significance: Using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix C, Occupational Radiation

Safety Significance Determination Process, dated August 19, 2008, the finding was not an

ALARA finding, there was no overexposure or substantial potential for overexposure, and the

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licensees ability to assess dose was not compromised. Therefore the safety significance of

the finding would be very low (Green).

Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated

with teamwork, in that individuals and work groups did not communicate and coordinate their

activities within and across organizational boundaries to ensure nuclear safety is maintained.

Specifically, the riggers and the health physics technician failed to effectively communicate

their perspectives and expectations on safety for this high risk evolution and also failed to

effectively coordinate their activities in the locked high radiation area during the evolution

[H.4].

Enforcement:

Violation: Technical Specification 5.7.2, High Radiation Areas with Dose Rates Greater

than 1.0 rem/hour (at 30 cm from the radiation source), paragraph (b) requires, in part, that

activities shall be controlled by means of a radiation work permit that includes specification of

appropriate radiation protection measures, and paragraph (e) requires, in part, that entry shall

be made only after dose rates in the area have been determined and entry personnel are

knowledgeable of them.

Contrary to the above, on June 20, 2017, during work in a high radiation area with dose rates

greater than 1.0 rem per hour, the licensee failed to control activities by means of a radiation

work permit that included specification of appropriate radiation protection measures, and

entry was made prior to dose rates in the area having been determined and entry personnel

knowledgeable of them. Specifically, two workers entered the reactor building truck bay (a

locked high radiation area) and were present as a filter vessel with a dose rate of 52.8 rem

per hour at 30 cm was being lowered into it. Prior to arrival of the health physics technician,

required by the radiation work permit for continuous radiation protection coverage for work in

whole body dose rates greater than 800 millirem per hour, one of the workers received a dose

rate alarm of 1.52 rem per hour. Because a health physics technician was not present to

determine the actual dose rates (in contrast to calculated dose rates that had been briefed) in

the area while the load was being lowered, the workers were uninformed of the radiological

conditions.

Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as a non-cited violation, consistent with

Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.

Failure to Adequately Control Work Hours for Covered Personnel

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Report

Aspect Section

Emergency Green NCV H.5 - Work 71152

Preparedness NCV 05000397/2018003-03 Management

Opened and Closed

The inspectors identified a Green, non-cited violation of 10 CFR 26.205 associated with the

licensees failure to adequately schedule and control work hours for personnel subject to work

hour controls. Specifically, the licensee failed to appropriately schedule and control work

hours for at least three Chemistry Technicians who were providing covered work as the

designated Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Duty Chemistry Technician as defined

by the Columbia Generating Station Emergency Plan.

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Description: In reviewing licensee documentation relative to work hour controls in accordance

with the requirements in 10 CFR 26, Subpart I (10 CFR 26.205), for various workgroups

across the station, the inspectors noted an example where a Chemistry staff member

appeared to have worked 84 hours9.722222e-4 days <br />0.0233 hours <br />1.388889e-4 weeks <br />3.1962e-5 months <br /> in a 7-day period on at least one occasion in

September 2017. The inspectors noted that this was in excess of the limits established in the

licensees Procedure SWP-FFD-004, Work Hour Controls, Revision 9, Section 3.4.4, which

states in part The following controls apply to covered workers (Definition 5.9) regardless of

unit status No more than 72 work hours in any 7 day period. The inspectors identified

this apparent issue to the licensee to determine if the Chemistry staff member was completing

covered work during the period, and whether a waiver had been processed to allow this staff

member to exceed the work hour requirement in accordance with Section 3.6 of

SWP-FFD-004.

In response to the inspectors questions, the licensee determined that a work hour controls

waiver had not been processed for the particular instance noted by the inspectors. Further,

the licensee noted that the one staff member exceeded 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> in a 7-day period on three

separate occasions in late August through late September 2017. The same staff member did

not receive the 34 hours3.935185e-4 days <br />0.00944 hours <br />5.621693e-5 weeks <br />1.2937e-5 months <br /> off in a 9-day period two times in that period, and also did not have

the required average days off over a 6-week cycle twice during the period. (These additional

controls are further requirements described in Section 3.4.4 of SWP-FFD-004.) As part of an

extent of condition review, the licensee identified a total of 11 examples where Chemistry staff

members worked hours in excess of the controls described in SWP-FFD-004, Section 3.4.4,

and no waiver was processed, in the period of review of July 2017 through April 2018. The

licensees review found the following contributed to the issues identified:

1. The supervisors lack of verification and validation of the data being input into the work

hours tracking software.

2. A breakdown in communication between the supervisor and technicians as to whether

or not a work hours waiver was necessary, and the actions required of the parties

involved to request the waivers.

3. General lack of familiarity by the Chemistry staff with Procedure SWP-FFD-04 and the

requirements associated with obtaining a waiver.

4. Inadequate validation of assumptions by the Chemistry staff members that a waiver

would cover them to exceed specific work hour/fatigue rules for an extended period of

time.

Also, the inspectors reviewed additional work hour records for other departments whose staff

were subject to work hour/fatigue rules and could involve staff transitioning between covered

and non-covered work activities. Specifically, records from Radiation Protection, Operations

(whose members support the Fire Brigade), and Security were reviewed for the same time

periods described above. The inspectors review of the work hour records for these additional

departments did not identify any additional discrepancies/violations of the work hour/fatigue

rules within or outside of the Chemistry Department. As such, the inspectors concluded that

the issues identified appear to have been isolated within the Chemistry Department.

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Corrective Actions: The licensee entered the identified violations of the work hours rules into

the corrective action program, and initiated the following corrective actions:

1. Creation of a job aid to assist Chemistry staff/supervisors in implementing work hours

and overtime controls, in support of data entry into the station tracking software.

2. Additional training to supervisors and staff with job-related functions in the work hours

tracking software and the impacts of SWP-FFD-04.

3. Revision of Procedure CI-1.14, Chemistry Department FFD Fatigue Management, to

implement a process for an independent check of the Chemistry Department data

entered into the work hours tracking software in accordance with SWP-FFD-04.

Corrective Action References: AR 00379991, AR 00381017, and AR 00381551

Performance Assessment:

Performance Deficiency: The licensees failure to control work hours for Chemistry staff

covered by the requirements of 10 CFR 26.205, was determined to be a performance

deficiency.

Screening: The performance deficiency is more than minor because it is associated with the

ERO [emergency response organization] readiness attribute of the Emergency Preparedness

cornerstone and adversely affects the cornerstone objective that the licensee is capable of

implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of

a radiological emergency. Specifically, the Chemistry staff members in question were

providing covered work as the designated ERO Duty Chemistry Technician as defined by the

Columbia Generating Station Emergency Plan, and therefore were subject to the work hour

controls to manage worker fatigue as described in 10 CFR 26, Subpart I, as implemented by

licensee Procedure SWP-FFD-004. As such, the licensee emergency response personnel

(on-shift chemistry staff) may not have been capable of implementing adequate measures to

protect the health and safety of the pubic if they were excessively fatigued.

Significance: The finding was evaluated using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Appendix B,

Emergency Preparedness Significance Determination Process, dated September 22, 2015,

and was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green). The finding had a very low

safety significance because it was a failure to comply with NRC requirements, was not

associated with a risk significant planning standard function, and was not a loss of planning

standard function. The finding was not a loss of planning standard function because there

was not a loss of emergency response organization minimum staffing (on-shift Chemistry).

Specifically, this finding was determined to be associated with a degraded planning standard

function in that the process to ensure that the on-shift chemistry technician was staffed with a

non-fatigued individual was challenged on several occasions during the period of July through

October 2017.

Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated

with work management, in that the organization did not implement a process of planning,

controlling, and executing work activities such that nuclear safety is the overriding priority,

including the identification and management of risk commensurate to the work. Specifically,

the licensee failed to establish a verification/validation process for the Chemistry supervisors

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to provide reasonable assurance that the technician work hours were accurately entered and

tracked [H.5].

Enforcement: Title 10 CFR 26.4(a) states in part that "All persons who are granted

unescorted access to nuclear power reactor protected areas by the licensees in § 26.3(a) ...

and perform the following duties shall be subject to a [fitness for duty] program..." and lists

one function as "(2) Performing health physics or chemistry duties required as a member of

the onsite emergency response organization minimum shift complement." Further,

10 CFR 26.205 states, in part, that individuals who perform duties identified in § 26.4(a)(1)

through (a)(5) shall be subject to the requirements of 10 CFR 26, Subpart I, and that

licensees shall calculate, schedule, and control the work hours of individuals who are subject

to that section.

Contrary to the above, from July through October 2017, for at least three individuals

performing chemistry duties required as a member of the onsite emergency response

organization minimum shift complement (to which 10 CFR 26.205 applies), the licensee failed

to assure that work hours were scheduled and controlled. In response to this issue, the

licensee developed actions to ensure that work hours for chemistry technicians were

adequately controlled including development of a user aid, additional training, and

independent validation of information entered into the work hours tracking software. This

issue does not represent an immediate safety concern because at the time of discovery no

personnel were in excess of work hour requirements, and the licensee took actions to prevent

occurrence in the future.

Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as a non-cited violation, consistent with

Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

On September 19, 2018, the inspectors presented the radiation protection baseline inspection

results to Mr. R. Schuetz, Vice President, Operations, Mr. A. Javorik, Vice President,

Engineering, and other members of the licensee staff. The inspectors verified no proprietary

information was retained or documented in this report. On October 3, 2018, the inspectors held

a follow-up telephonic exit with Mr. R. Schuetz, Vice President, Operations, Mr. D. Brown,

General Manager, Plant Operations, and other members of the licensee staff to clarify the

significance of an additional radiation protection issue discussed during the inspection, but not

presented in the on-site exit meeting stated above. The additional issue was a minor violation,

so the call was administrative in nature to validate the licensee understood the issues

significance. On October 15, 2018, the inspectors held a follow-up telephonic exit with Mr. R.

Schuetz, Vice President, Operations, Mr. D. Brown, General Manager, Plant Operations, and

other members of the licensee staff to communicate a change in the characterization of the

inspection results.

On October 15, 2018, the inspectors presented the quarterly resident inspector inspection

results to Mr. A. Javorik, Vice President, Engineering, and other members of the licensee staff.

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

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DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection

Action Requests

370257 379411 369975 370063

382228 380608 380616 380310

382752 382753 382754

Work Orders

29137990 29137991 02098735

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

SOP-COLDWEATHER-OPS Cold Weather Operations 030

SOP-HOTWEATHER-OPS Hot Weather Operations 006

SOP-WARMWEATHER- Warm Weather Operations 015

OPS

SOP-SW-SPRAY Standby Service Water Spray Header Operations 000

Miscellaneous

Documents

(Number) Title Revision

ME-02-92-43 Calculation for Room Temperature for DG Building and 012

R and W and SW Pumphouse Under Design Basis

Accident Conditions

ME-02-92-41 Calculation for Ultimate Heat Sink Analysis 007

ME-02-85-79 Calculation for Spray Pond Temperature Transient 003

Without Sprays

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.3.29 Locked Valve Checklist 079

ABN-FPC-LOSS Loss of Fuel Pool Cooling 016

ABN-HPCS-DEPRESS HPCS Recovery Following Depressurization From 003

Keep Fill Failure

SOP-FPC-ASSIST-ALT Alternate Fuel Pool Cooling Assist 011

SOP-FPC-OPS Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup Operations 007

SOP-FPC-SHUTDOWN FPC Shutdown 003

SOP-FPC-SPC FPC Suppression Pool Operations 011

SOP-FPC-SST FPC Skimmer Surge Tank Operations 005

SOP-FPC-START Fuel Pool Cooling Start 006

SOP-HPCS-LV HPCS Valve and Breaker Lineup 004

SOP-HPCS-M102 HPCS Valve Lineup 004

SOP-HPCS-STBY Placing HPCS in Standby Status 003

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Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

SOP-LPCS-STBY Placing LPCS in Standby Status 002

SOP-LPCS-LU LPCS Valve and Breaker Lineup 003

SOP-RCIC-LU RCIC Valve and Breaker Lineup 004

SOP-RCIC-STBY Placing RCIC in Standby Status 011

SOP-SW-M103 HPCS Service Water Valve Position Verification 024

Drawings

(Number) Title Revision

M519 Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System Flow Diagram 102

M520 HPCS and LPCS Systems Reactor Building Flow Diagram 104

M200-103 Low Pressure Core Spray System Isometric Diagram 017

RCIC-656-5.8 Suction from Suppression Pool to RCIC Pump RCIC-P-1 017

RCIC-659-1.2 RCIC Pump to RCIC Vessel 011

71111.05AQFire Protection Annual/Quarterly

Action Requests

382268 382272 383100 385162

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.3.10 Plant Fire Protection Program Implementation 034

1.3.10A Control of Ignition Sources 017

1.3.10B Active Fire System Operability and Impairment Control 015

1.3.10C Control of Transient Combustibles 020

1.9.13 Transformer Yard Access and Controls 019

FPP-1.7 Fire Tour Implementation 006

PFP-MN-XMR-YD-MISC PFP-MN-XMR-YD-MISC Bldgs 006

PFP-RB-422 Reactor 422 006

PFP-RW-437-452 RADWASTE 437-452 005

SFI-26 Fire Tour 002

SWP-FPP-01 Nuclear Fire Protection Program 008

Miscellaneous

Documents Revision or

(Number) Title Date

FP-02-85-03 Calculation for FSAR Update Including Fire Loading in 010

General Room and Floor Areas

Fire Brigade Training Drill Cycle 18-1 Crew E Critique January 18, 2018

Fire Brigade Training Drill Cycle 18-3 Crew F Critique May 31, 2018

Fire Brigade Training Drill Cycle 18-4 Crew F Critique August 23, 2018

Fire Brigade Unannounced Drill 18-001 Crew A Critique October 1, 2018

71111.07Heat Sink Performance

Action Requests

384028 384029

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Work Orders

02100975 02123992 02126970 02126200

02126970 02100975 02080164 02105918

02023553 02106204 02084429 02106205

02084430

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.5.13 Preventive Maintenance Optimization Living Program 040

8.4.54 Thermal Performance Monitoring for DCW-HX-1A1 and 010

DCW-HX-1A2

8.4.63 Thermal Performance Monitoring of DCW-HX-1C 010

Drawings

(Number) Title Revision

M512-2 Flow Diagram Diesel Oil & Miscellaneous Systems 037

M524-1 Flow Diagram Standby Service Water System Reactor, 138

Radwaste, D.G. Bldgs and Yard

Miscellaneous

Documents

(Number) Title Revision

02E22-07,54,3 HPCS Diesel Generator 012

ME-02-92-243 Calculation for DCW-HX-1C Design Performance 003

Requirements

MOT-HX-1-1 Heat Exchangers 012

71111.11Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.3.1 Operating Policies, Programs and Programs 127

5.1.1 RPV Control 021

5.2.1 Primary Containment Control 027

5.3.1 Secondary Containment Control 020

13.1.1 Classifying the Emergency 049

OI-09 Operations Standards and Expectation 070

OSP-RCIC/IST-Q701 RCIC Operability Test 061

Miscellaneous

Documents

(Number) Title Revision

Crew D Evaluated Scenario Cycle 18-4, 4.0 Critique 000

Summary

LR002425 Cycle 18-4 Evaluated Scenario 000

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71111.12Maintenance Effectiveness

Action Requests

369836 372031 366178 366220

368573 369803 363774 334979

336819 324924 340031 343726

351952 362949 364950 366788

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.5.11 Maintenance Rule Program 015

OSP-SW/IST-Q703 HPCS Service Water Operability 027

SOP-HPCS-CST/SP HPCS CST and Suppression Pool Operations 014

SYS-4-22 Maintenance Rule Program 014

71111.13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control

Action Requests

337916 382706

Work Orders

02098551 02097647 02121918 02132528

02095968 02101599 02130842

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.3.76 Integrated Risk Management 049

1.3.76 Integrated Risk Management 050

1.3.76 Integrated Risk Management 051

1.3.83 Protected Equipment Program 026

8.4.42 Thermal Performance Monitoring of RHR-HX-1A and 012

RHR-HX-1B

ESP-RCIC-X301 RCIC Turbine Speed Monitor - CC 004

ISP-RCIC-Q901 RCIC Isolation on RCIC Steam Supply Flow High 024

DIV 1-CFT/CC

ISP-RCIC-Q903 RCIC Isolation on RCIC Steam Supply Flow High 019

DIV 2-CFT/CC

OSP-RCIC/IST-Q701 RCIC Operability Test 061

OSP-RCIC/IST-Q702 RCIC Valve Operability Test 043

OSP-RCIC-M101 RCIC Fill, Flow Controllers, and Valve Lineup Verification 017

SOP-SW-DRAIN Standby Service Water Drain 008

WCI-1 Unit Coordinator BPA Duties 008

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71111.15Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments

Action Requests

382900 382882 383452 383440

383703 383698 366967 383232

383236 383054 383057

Work Orders

02130891 02131541 02131542 02131543

02131544 02131545 02131593

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.10.11 Technical Assessments Supporting Reportability and 002

Reportability Evaluations

OPEX-01 Operating Experience Program Implementation Manual 009

SWP-OPX-01 Operating experience Program 000

Drawings

(Number) Title Revision

E-504-1 Vital One Line Diagram 006

71111.19Post Maintenance Testing

Action Requests

265493 382110 382674 382784

PER 205-0024 382426 374860

Work Orders

02093978 02116384 02089875 02089987

02089995 02095010 02096336 02130586

02128698 02108899 02122111 02122391

02129438

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

10.2.3 Pump Packing Replacement and Adjustment 013

10.2.54 Pump Testing 009

10.24.248 Visual Examination of Electronic Components, Circuit 000

Boards, and Solder Joints

10.25.105 Motor Control Center and Switchgear Maintenance 035

10.25.13 Westinghouse Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers 034

ISP-MS-X312, DIV 1 Channel A Isolation Actuation on Level 1 and Reactor 006

Level 2 - Channel Calibration

OSP-ELEC-S703 HPCS Diesel Generator Semi-Annual Operability Test 062

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Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

OSP-LPCS/IST-Z702 LPCS System Operability Test 042

OSP-WMA-B701 Control Room Ventilation System A Pressurization Flow 020

Test

SOP-RCIC-FILL RCIC Fill and Vent 017

Miscellaneous

Documents (Number) Title Revision

Channel A Isolation Actuation on Reactor Level 1 and 006

Reactor Level 2 - Channel Calibration

71111.22Surveillance Testing

Action Requests

353783 358013 359298 360016

360021 353864 382785

Work Orders

02090774 02094071 02098015 02114831

02122412 02117436 02114670 02130842

02103225 02101890

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

4.601.A3 601.A3 Annunciator Panel Alarms 027

DBD 316 Design Specification for Low Pressure Core Spray 011

EWD-15E-014 Reactor Protection System Trip System B Sensor Relays 005

IST-4 Inservice Testing Program Plan Fourth Ten-Year 001

Inspection Interval

OSP-MS-S701 Turbine Valve Surveillance 001

OSP-RPS-Q401 Turbine Throttle Valve Closure CFT 002

OSP-RPS-S401 Turbine Throttle Valve Closure CFT 000

OSP-SLC/IST-Q701 Standby Liquid Control Pumps Operability Test 026

SD000192 System Description Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS) 013

SWP-IST-01 ASME Inservice Testing 003

71114.06Drill Evaluation

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.3.1 Operating Policy, Programs, and Practices 127

5.1.1 RPV Control 021

5.2.1 Primary Containment Control 027

5.3.1 Secondary Containment Control 020

13.1.1 Classifying the Emergency 049

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Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

13.10.1 Control Room Operation and Shift Manager Duties 035

13.10.2 TSC Manager Duties 035

13.2.1 Emergency Exposure Levels, Protective Action Guides 022

13.2.2 Determining Protective Actions 020

13.4.1 Emergency Notifications 043

13.5.1 Local, Protected Area, or Site Evacuation 029

13.9.1 Environmental Field Monitoring Operations 045

13.10.9 Operations Support Center Manager and Staff Duties 049

13.11.1 EOF Manager Duties 044

13.13.1 Reentry Operations 010

13.13.3 Intermediate Phase MUDAC Operations 018

13.13.4 After Action Reporting 010

13.14.9 Drill and Exercise Program 029

OI-09 Operations Standards and Expectations 070

71124.01Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

GEN-RPP-04 Entry Into, Conduct In, and Exit From Radiologically 032

Controlled Areas

HPI-0.19 Radiation Protection Standards and Expectations 018

SWP-RPP-01 Radiation Protection Program 016

PPM 11.2.7.1 Area Posting 043

PPM 11.2.13.1 Radiation and Contamination Surveys 040

PPM 11.2.24.1 Radiation Protection Work Routines 035

PPM 11.2.7.3 High Radiation Area, Locked High Radiation Area, and Very 042

High Radiation Area Controls

PPM 11.2.14.4 Procurement, Receipt, Control and Leak Testing of 024

Radioactive Sealed Sources and Devices

PPM 11.2.13.8 Airborne Radioactivity Surveys 019

PPM 11.2.14.9 Control and Labeling of Radioactive Material 021

PPM 1.11.15 Control of Radioactive Material 013

PPM 6.1.1 Spent Fuel Pool Inventory 010

Audits and Self-

Assessments

(Number) Title Date

AR-SA 374280 Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness May 25, 2018

AR-SA 374283 Performance Indicator Verification PR-01 June 7, 2018

AR-SA 375035-06 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure July 9, 2018

Controls

AU-RP/RW-17 QA Audit: Radiation Protection and Process Control December 18,

Programs 2017

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Action Requests

366701 367332 368222 368480

368651 369180 370737 373739

379010 379636 381763 381764

Radiation Surveys

M-20170601-11 M-20170620-11 M-20170620-12 M-20170624-1

M-20170813-3 M-20170830-4 M-20170906-5 M-20180717-3

M-20180721-4 M-20180807-3 M-20180807-5 M-20180830-1

M-20180830-4 M-20180905-4 M-20180910-1 M-20180910-1

M-20180912-5

Air Samples

875805 875816 895915 907092

Radiation Work

Permits Title Revision

30001279 R23 WW Packaging TTDF-34 Filter *LHRA* *High Risk* STK 001

30003852 R23 RX/WW , RP Surveys & Job Coverage **LHR** 000

30003986 2017 RW 487 WEA Fan Rem/Replace Pre-Filter *HR*High

001

Contam*

30004141 2018 RX 501 TIP Room/TIP Drive Room **HRA** 000

30004147 2018 TG 501 W. Labyrinth PMs & Surveillance ***LHRA*** 000

30004200 2018 RW 437 Waste Processing NUPAC Cage **LHRA** 001

Miscellaneous

Documents Revision

(Number) Title or Date

CGS Radioactive Source Inventory - Non-Exempt August 21,

2018

374337 Information for NSTS Annual Inventory Reconciliation January 15,

2018

W/O 2119710 HSP-SSC-0801 Sealed Source Leakage Verification April 9, 2018

30001279 High Risk Plan for R23 WW Packaging 003

TTDF-34 Filter

71124.03 - In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

25

GEN-RPP-05 Respiratory Protection Program Description 015

GEN-RPP-10 Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment 012

HPI-15.1 Inspection and Storage of Respirators and Attachments 011

HPI-15.5 Set Up and Use of Bullard Air Line Filters 003

PPM 11.2.11.3 Issuance of Respiratory Protection Equipment 017

PPM 13.14.4 Emergency Equipment Maintenance and Testing 054

Audits and Self-

Assessments

(Number) Title Date

AR-SA 301868-03 Respiratory Protection Self-Assessment April 14, 2017

AR-SA 00357502 71124.03 Self-Assessment March 5,

2018

AU-RP/RW-17 QA Audit: Radiation Protection and Process Control December 18,

Programs 2017

Action Requests

371385 347601 347688 347689

377412

Radiation Work

Permits (Number) Title Revision

30004034 R23 TG 501 Sandblasting Tent Work 000

30004161 2018 RW 437 / 452 / 467 High Rad Work ***HR*** 002

30004152 2018 RW 487 Chemistry Lab High Radiation Areas *HR* 001

SCBA Records

(Number) Title Date

67833 Calibration Certificate August 13,

2018

67958 Calibration Certificate August 13,

2018

67993 Calibration Certificate August 15,

2018

W/O 2123630 Fire Brigade Station Inventory TG 501 and MCR July 26, 2018

In Place Filter

Testing Records

Work Order Title Date

02074192 MSP-WMA-B104 - WMA-FU-54B - Carbon Adsorber Test September 22,

2016

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In Place Filter

Testing Records

Work Order Title Date

02074207 MSP-WMA-B102 - WMA-FU-54B - HEPA Filter Test September 22,

2016

02081424 MSP-WMA-B101 - WMA-FU-54A - HEPA Filter Test August 3,

2016

02083458 MSP-WMA-B103 - WMA-FU-54A - Carbon Adsorber Test August 3,

2016

02083554 AMA-CF-52 Replace Carbon, Inspect March 8, 2018

(FILTR-1-1-9.3)

Miscellaneous

Documents (Number) Title Date

OK 581518 Certificate of Analysis June 20, 2018

SA-V-99/35 Analysis of Air Samples for Breathing Air July 26, 2018

W/O 2123630 Fire Brigade Station Inventory TG 501 and MCR September 26,

2018

71151Performance Indicator Verification

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

SWP-OPS-02 Safety Function Determination Program 007

71152Problem Identification and Resolution

Action Requests

379991 381017 381551 379120

379504 307821 009924 383966

383951 280168 383773

Work Orders

02128878 02128879 02059398

Procedures

(Number) Title Revision

1.5.13 Preventive Maintenance Optimization Living Program 039

EC 17325 Evaluation for Service Water (SW) Pumphouse Swinging 000

Door B-DOOR-G200 Supporting SW Operability with the

Designated Shear Pins Not Engaged

SWP-FFD-03 Fatigue Management 005

SWP-FFD-04 Work Hour Controls 009

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Drawings

(Number) Title Revision

AED-ARC-A555 Door Schedule Sheet 3 030

CVI-DWG-210-23 Spec. Section 8L Exterior Missile Doors G100 & G200 003

Miscellaneous

Documents Revision

(Number) Title or Date

Schedule Report for Radiation Protection May 10, 2018

(8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)

Schedule Report for Chemistry June 20, 2018

(8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)

Schedule Report for Operations June 4, 2018

(8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)

Schedule Report for Security May 9, 2018

(8/2017 - 10/2017, 1/2018 - 2/2018)

Plant General Manager & Department Manager Work July 6, 2017

Hour Reviews per SWP-FFD-04 (January 1 to June

30, 2017)

Plant General Manager & Department Manager Work January 30,

Hour Reviews per SWP-FFD-04 (July 1 to December 2018

30, 2017)

AED-SPC-08L Design Specification for Division 8 Section 8L Exterior 002

Missile Doors G100 and G200

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The following items are requested for the

Occupational Radiation Safety Inspection

at Columbia

Dates of Inspection: 09/10/2018 to 09/14/2018

Integrated Report 2018003

Inspection areas are listed in the attachments below.

Please provide the requested information on or before Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

Please submit this information using the same lettering system as below. For example, all

contacts and phone numbers for Inspection Procedure 71124.01 should be in a file/folder titled

1-A, applicable organization charts in file/folder 1-B, etc.

If information is placed on ims.certrec.com, please ensure the inspection exit date entered is at

least 30 days later than the onsite inspection dates, so the inspector will have access to the

information while writing the report.

In addition to the corrective action document lists provided for each inspection procedure listed

below, please provide updated lists of corrective action documents at the entrance meeting.

The dates for these lists should range from the end dates of the original lists to the day of the

entrance meeting.

If more than one inspection procedure is to be conducted and the information requests appear

to be redundant, there is no need to provide duplicate copies. Enter a note explaining in which

file the information can be found.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact John O'Donnell at 817-200-1441 or via

e-mail at John.ODonnell@nrc.gov.

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT

This letter does not contain new or amended information collection requirements subject

to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Existing information

collection requirements were approved by the Office of Management and Budget,

control number 3150-0011.

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1. Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls (71124.01) and

Performance Indicator Verification (71151)

Date of Last Inspection: May 26, 2017

A. List of contacts and telephone numbers for the Radiation Protection Organization Staff

and Technicians. Please include area code and prefix. If work cell numbers are

appropriate, then please include them as well.

B. Applicable organization charts including position or job titles. Please include as

appropriate for your site, Site Management, RP, Chemistry, Maintenance (I&C),

Engineering, and Emergency Protection. (Recent pictures are appreciated.)

C. Copies of audits, self-assessments, LARs, and LERs written since the last inspection

date, related to this inspection area

D. Procedure indexes for the radiation protection procedures and other related disciplines.

E. Please provide procedures related to the following areas noted below. Additional

procedures may be requested by number after the inspector reviews the procedure

indexes.

1. Radiation Protection Program

2. Radiation Protection Conduct of Operations, if not included in #1.

3. Personnel Dosimetry

4. Posting of Radiological Areas

5. High Radiation Area Controls

6. RCA Access Controls and Radiation Worker Instructions

7. Conduct of Radiological Surveys

8. Radioactive Source Inventory and Control

9. Fuel Pool Inventory Access and Control

F. Please provide a list of NRC Regulatory Guides and NUREGs that you are currently

committed to relative to this program. Please include the revision and/or date for the

commitment and where this may be located in your current licensing basis documents.

G. Please provide a summary list of corrective action documents (including corporate and

sub-tiered systems) since the last inspection date.

1. Initiated by the radiation protection organization

2. Assigned to the radiation protection organization

NOTE: These lists should include a description of the condition that provides sufficient

detail that the inspector can ascertain the regulatory impact, the significance level

assigned to the condition, the status of the action (e.g., open, working, closed,

etc.) and the search criteria used. Please provide in document formats which are

sortable and searchable so that inspector can quickly and efficiently determine

appropriate sampling and perform word searches, as needed. (Excel

spreadsheets are the preferred format.) If codes are used, please provide a

legend for each column where a code is used.

H. List of radiologically significant work activities scheduled to be conducted during the

inspection period. (If the inspection is scheduled during an outage, please also include a

list of work activities greater than 1 rem, scheduled during the outage with the dose

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estimate for the work activity.) Please include the radiological risk assigned to each

activity.

I. Provide a summary of any changes to plant operation that have resulted or could result

in a significant new radiological hazard. For each change, please provide the

assessment conducted on the potential impact and any monitoring done to evaluate it.

J. List of active radiation work permits and those specifically planned for the on-site

inspection week.

K. Please provide a list of air samples taken to verify engineering controls and a separate

list for breathing air samples in airborne radiation areas or high contamination work

areas. Please include the RWP the breathing air sampling supports.

L. Please provide the current radioactive source inventory, listing all radioactive sources

that are required to be leak tested. Indicate which sources are deemed 10 CFR Part 20,

Appendix E, Category 1 or Category 2. Please indicate the radioisotope, initial and

current activity (w/assay date), and storage location for each applicable source.

M. The last two leak test results for the Category 1 or 2 radioactive sources and any other

radioactive source(s) that have failed its leak test within the last two years. Provide any

applicable condition reports.

N. A list of all non-fuel items stored in the spent fuel pools, and if available, their appropriate

dose rates (Contact / @ 30cm)

O. A list of radiological controlled area entries greater than 100 millirem, since the last

inspection date. The list should include the date of entry, some form of worker

identification, the radiation work permit used by the worker, dose accrued by the worker,

and the electronic dosimeter dose alarm set-point used during the entry (for

Occupational Radiation Safety Performance Indicator verification in accordance with

IP 71151).

P. A list describing VHRAs and TS HRAs (> 1 rem/hour) that are current and historical.

Include their current status, locations, and control measures.

Q. Temporary effluent monitor locations and calibrations (AMS-4) used to monitor normally

closed doors or off-normal release points (e.g., equipment hatch or turbine heater bay

doors). Include any CRs associated with this monitoring or instrumentation.

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3. In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation (71124.03)

Date of Last Inspection: March 4, 2016

A. List of contacts and telephone numbers for the following areas. Please include area

code and prefix. If work cell numbers are appropriate, then please include them as well.

1. Respiratory Protection Program

2. Self-contained breathing apparatus

3. Ventilation Systems for breathing air (not effluents)

B. Applicable organization charts including position or job titles. Please include as

appropriate for your site, Site Management, RP, Chemistry, Maintenance (I&C),

Engineering, and Emergency Protection. (Recent pictures are appreciated.)

C. Copies of audits, self-assessments, vendor, or NUPIC audits for contractor support

(SCBA), LARs, and LERs, written since the date of last inspection related to:

1. Installed air filtration systems

2. Self-contained breathing apparatuses

D. Procedure index for Radiation Protection, Maintenance, I&C, and other related

disciplines.

1. Use, operation, and maintenance of installed and portable continuous air monitors

2. Use operation, and maintenance of installed air filtration units for breathing air (e.g.,

for airline respirators, emergency ventilation systems).

3. Use, operation, and maintenance of temporary air filtration units and vacuums

4. Respiratory protection and other related disciplines

E. Please provide specific procedures related to the following areas noted below.

Additional Specific Procedures may be requested by number after the inspector reviews

the procedure indexes.

1. Respiratory protection program

2. Use and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatuses

3. Air quality testing for SCBAs or other compressed or supplied air systems

4. Use and testing of installed plant air cleaning systems used for breathing air, such as

control room emergency ventilation, technical support center, operations support

center, and emergency operations facility (When containment purge is not used as

an effluent system, then it can be considered as a breathing air system used prior to

outages during RCS breach and flood up.)

F. Please provide a list of NRC Regulatory Guides and NUREGs that you are currently

committed to relative to this program. Please include the revision and/or date for the

commitment and where this may be located in your current licensing basis documents.

G. Please provide a summary list of corrective action documents (including corporate and

sub-tiered systems) written since the date of last inspection, related to the Airborne

Monitoring program including:

1. In-plant continuous air monitors (installed or portable), not effluent monitors

2. Self-contained breathing apparatus

3. Air Cleaning systems (not effluent)

4. Respiratory protection program

NOTE: These lists should include a description of the condition that provides

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sufficient detail that the inspector can ascertain the regulatory impact, the

significance level assigned to the condition, the status of the action (e.g., open,

working, closed, etc.) and the search criteria used. Please provide in document

formats which are sortable and searchable so that inspector can quickly and

efficiently determine appropriate sampling and perform word searches, as needed.

(Excel spreadsheets are the preferred format.) If codes are used, please provide a

legend for each column where a code is used.

H. List of SCBA qualified personnel - reactor operators and emergency response

personnel. For the control room individuals, please indicate their normally scheduled

shift and specific mask size, as well as note if they are permitted/fitted for eyewear.

I. Inspection records for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) staged in the plant

for use since the date of last inspection.

J. SCBA training and qualification records for control room operators, shift supervisors,

STAs, and OSC personnel for the last year.

A selection of personnel may be asked to demonstrate proficiency in donning, doffing,

and performance of functionality check for respiratory devices.

K. List of respirators (available for use) by type (APR, SCBA, PAPR, etc.), manufacturer,

model, quantity by size, and location. Be prepared to demonstrate that these respirators

are NIOSH certified.

Include in the list the specific quantities and sizes staged for emergency use.

L. Provide one-line drawings of the supplied air and air cleaning systems identified in E.3

and E.4 above.

M. List work activities requiring respiratory protection and the type of respirator used

(include PAPRs).

N. Please have available, on-site, the records demonstrating the compressed air for SCBAs

or supplied air for a breathing air system is at least Grade D.

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