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| title = IR 2009003-09-003 on 04/01/09 -06/30/09 for Fort Calhoun
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{{#Wiki_filter:August 3, 2009 EA-09-174  
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUC LE AR RE G UL AT O RY C O M M I S S I O N R E GI ON I V 612 EAST LAMAR BLVD , SU I TE 400 AR LI N GTON , TEXAS 76011-4125 August 3, 2009 EA-09-174 David J. Bannister, Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 P. O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0550
 
David J. Bannister, Vice President     and Chief Nuclear Officer Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 P. O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-055 0 


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
FORT CALHOUN STATION NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION   REPORT 05000285/2009003 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION  
FORT CALHOUN STATION NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000285/2009003 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION


==Dear Mr. Bannister:==
==Dear Mr. Bannister:==


On June 30, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Fort Calhoun Station. The enclosed integrated inspection report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on July 7, 2009, with Jeff Reinhart, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff.
On June 30, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Fort Calhoun Station. The enclosed integrated inspection report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on July 7, 2009, with Jeff Reinhart, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff.
The inspections examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
The NRC identified an issue that was evaluated under the risk significance determination process as having very low safety significance (Green). The NRC determined that a violation was associated with this issue. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy included in the NRCs Web site at www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html.
The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail in the subject inspection report. The violation involved Omaha Public Power Districts (OPPDs) failure to classify raw water strainer components as safety-related. The violation is being cited in the Notice because one of the criteria specified in Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy for a noncited violation was not satisfied.
Specifically, OPPD failed to restore compliance for an existing noncited violation within a reasonable time after the noncited violation was documented in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007007, dated September 7, 2007. Please note that you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, if you disagree with other aspects of the finding, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the


The inspections examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Omaha Public Power District                  Regional Administrator, Region IV, and the NRC Resident Inspector at Fort Calhoun. The information you provide will be considered in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0305.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, and its enclosure, will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records component of NRCs document system (ADAMS).
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
                                                /RA/
Jeffrey A. Clark Project Branch E Division of Reactor Projects Docket: 50-285 License: DPR-40


The NRC identified an issue that was evaluated under the risk significance determination process as having very low safety significance (Green). The NRC determined that a violation was associated with this issue. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy included in the NRC's Web site at www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html. The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail in the subject inspection report. The violation involved Omaha Public Power District's (OPPD's) failure to classify raw water strainer components as safety-related. The violation is being cited in the Notice because one of the criteria specified in Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy for a noncited violation was not satisfied. Specifically, OPPD failed to restore compliance for an existing noncited violation within a reasonable time after the noncited violation was documented in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007007, dated September 7, 2007. Please note that you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, if you disagree with other aspects of the finding, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the  UNITED STATESNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONREGION IV612 EAST LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4125 Omaha Public Power District Regional Administrator, Region IV, and the NRC Resident Inspector at Fort Calhoun. The information you provide will be considered in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0305. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, and its enclosure, will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
==Enclosure:==
 
Sincerely,  /RA/  Jeffrey A. Clark Project Branch E  Division of Reactor Projects Docket:  50-285 License:  DPR-40


==Enclosure:==
NRC Inspection Report 05000285/200903 w/
NRC Inspection Report 05000285/200903   w/


==Attachment:==
==Attachment:==
Supplemental Information  
Supplemental Information cc w/
 
cc w/


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
Jeffrey A. Reinhart Site Vice President Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm P.O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE  68023-0550 Mr. Thomas C. Matthews Manager - Nuclear Licensing Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm. P.O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE  68023-0550 Winston & Strawn Attn:  David A. Repke, Esq. 1700 K Street, NW Washington, DC  20006-3817 Chairman Washington County Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 466 Blair, NE  68008


Omaha Public Power District Ms. Julia Schmitt, Manager Radiation Control Program Nebraska Health & Human Services R & L Public Health Assurance 301 Centennial Mall, South P.O. Box 95007 Lincoln, NE 68509-5007 Ms. Melanie Rasmussen Radiation Control Program Officer Bureau of Radiological Health Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA  50319
Jeffrey A. Reinhart Site Vice President Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm P.O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0550 Mr. Thomas C. Matthews Manager - Nuclear Licensing Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm.
P.O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0550 Winston & Strawn Attn: David A. Repke, Esq.
1700 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3817 Chairman Washington County Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 466 Blair, NE 68008


Chief, Technological Hazards Branch FEMA, Region VII 9221 Ward Parkway Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64114-3372  
Omaha Public Power District            Ms. Julia Schmitt, Manager Radiation Control Program Nebraska Health & Human Services R & L Public Health Assurance 301 Centennial Mall, South P.O. Box 95007 Lincoln, NE 68509-5007 Ms. Melanie Rasmussen Radiation Control Program Officer Bureau of Radiological Health Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Chief, Technological Hazards Branch FEMA, Region VII 9221 Ward Parkway Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64114-3372


Omaha Public Power District Electronic distribution by RIV: Regional Administrator (Elmo.Collins@nrc.gov) Deputy Regional Administrator (Chuck.Casto@nrc.gov) DRP Director (Dwight.Chamberlain@nrc.gov)
Omaha Public Power District                 Electronic distribution by RIV:
DRP Deputy Director (Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov) DRS Director (Roy.Caniano@nrc.gov) DRS Deputy Director (Troy.Pruett@nrc.gov) Senior Resident Inspector (John.Kirkland@nrc.gov) Resident Inspector (Jacob.Wingebach@nrc.gov)
Regional Administrator (Elmo.Collins@nrc.gov)
Branch Chief, DRP/E (Jeff.Clark@nrc.gov) FCS Site Secretary (Berni.Madison@nrc.gov) Senior Project Engineer, DRP/E (George.Replogle@nrc.gov) Public Affairs Officer (Victor.Dricks@nrc.gov) Team Leader, DRP/TSS (Chuck.Paulk@nrc.gov) RITS Coordinator (Marisa.Herrera@nrc.gov) Regional Counsel (Karla.Fuller@nrc.gov)
Deputy Regional Administrator (Chuck.Casto@nrc.gov)
Congressional Affairs Officer (Jenny.Weil@nrc.gov) OEMail Resource Only inspection reports to the following: DRS STA (Dale.Powers@nrc.gov)
DRP Director (Dwight.Chamberlain@nrc.gov)
OEDO RIV Coordinator (Leigh.Trocine@nrc.gov) ROPreports  
DRP Deputy Director (Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov)
DRS Director (Roy.Caniano@nrc.gov)
DRS Deputy Director (Troy.Pruett@nrc.gov)
Senior Resident Inspector (John.Kirkland@nrc.gov)
Resident Inspector (Jacob.Wingebach@nrc.gov)
Branch Chief, DRP/E (Jeff.Clark@nrc.gov)
FCS Site Secretary (Berni.Madison@nrc.gov)
Senior Project Engineer, DRP/E (George.Replogle@nrc.gov)
Public Affairs Officer (Victor.Dricks@nrc.gov)
Team Leader, DRP/TSS (Chuck.Paulk@nrc.gov)
RITS Coordinator (Marisa.Herrera@nrc.gov)
Regional Counsel (Karla.Fuller@nrc.gov)
Congressional Affairs Officer (Jenny.Weil@nrc.gov)
OEMail Resource Only inspection reports to the following:
DRS STA (Dale.Powers@nrc.gov)
OEDO RIV Coordinator (Leigh.Trocine@nrc.gov)
ROPreports File located: R:\_REACTORS\_FCS\2009\FC2009-03RP-JCK.doc                    ML092150369 SUNSI Rev Compl. ; Yes No ADAMS                  ; Yes No      Reviewer Initials  JAC Publicly Avail          ; Yes No Sensitive          Yes ; No    Sens. Type Initials JAC RIV:RI:DRP/E      SPE/DRP/E        C:DRS/EB1    C:DDRS/EB2    C:DRS/OB      C:DRS/PSB1 JCKirkland        GDReplogle      TRFarnholtz  NFOKeefe    RELantz        MPShannon E - JAClark for  /RA/            /RA/          /RA/          /RA/          /RA/
07/30/09          07/22/09        07/27/09      07/23/09      07/28/09      07/28/09 C:DRS/PSB2        C:ACES          D:DRP        C:DRP/E GEWerner          MSHaire          DDChamberlain JAClark
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07/30/09          07/30/09        08/2/09      08/3/09 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY                                  T=Telephone      E=E-mail      F=Fax


File located:  R:\_REACTORS\_FCS\2009\FC2009-03RP-JCK.doc                    ML 092150369 SUNSI Rev Compl. Yes  No ADAMS  Yes  No Reviewer Initials JAC Publicly Avail  Yes  No Sensitive  Yes  No Sens. Type Initials JAC RIV:RI:DRP/E SPE/DRP/E C:DRS/EB1 C:DDRS/EB2C:DRS/OB C:DRS/PSB1 JCKirkland GDReplogle TRFarnholtz NFO'Keefe RELantz MPShannon E - JAClark for /RA/ /RA/ /RA/
NOTICE OF VIOLATION Omaha Public Power District                                                    Docket 50-285 Fort Calhoun Station                                                            License DPR-40 EA-09-174 During an NRC inspection conducted from April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, a violation of NRC requirements was identified. In accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, the violation is listed below:
/RA/ /RA/ 07/30/09 07/22/09 07/27/09 07/23/09 07/28/09 07/28/09 C:DRS/PSB2 C:ACES D:DRP C:DRP/E  GEWerner MSHaire DDChamberlain JAClark 
Part 50 of 10 CFR, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design Control, requires, in part, that measures be established to assure that applicable regulatory requirements and the design basis are correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions.
/RA/ /RA/ /RA/ /RA/  07/30/09 07/30/09 08/2/09 08/3/09  OFFICIAL RECORD COPY  T=Telephone          E=E-mail        F=Fax Enclosure 1 NOTICE OF VIOLATION During an NRC inspection conducted from April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, a violation of NRC requirements was identified. In accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, the violation is listed below:
Part 50.2 of 10 CFR defines safety-related structures, systems and components as those structures, systems and components that are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to assure: . . ., in part,
Part 50 of 10 CFR, Appendix B, Criterion III, "Design Control," requires, in part, that "measures be established to assure that applicable regulatory requirements and the design basis are correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions.
Part 50.2 of 10 CFR defines safety-related structures, systems and components as those structures, systems and components that are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to assure: . . ., in part,
* The capability to shut down the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition; or
* The capability to shut down the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition; or
* The capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in . . . § 100.11 of this chapter, as applicable. . ."
* The capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in . . . § 100.11 of this chapter, as applicable. . .
Contrary to the above, between 1992 and 2009, the licensee failed to assure that the design basis is correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions. Specifically, the licensee failed to correctly translate the design basis of the raw water system strainers into Design Basis Document SDBD-AC-RW-101, Attachment 20, ARequirements and Design of Raw Water Pump Discharge Strainers and Motors (AC-12A and 12B),@ in that the document stipulated that the strainers were not safety related but the raw water strainers had a safety function. Specifically, the raw water strainers are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to maintain the reactor in a safe shutdown condition and to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in § 100.11 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Contrary to the above, between 1992 and 2009, the licensee failed to assure that the design basis is correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions. Specifically, the licensee failed to correctly translate the design basis of the raw water system strainers into Design Basis Document SDBD-AC-RW-101, Attachment 20, ARequirements and Design of Raw Water Pump Discharge Strainers and Motors (AC-12A and 12B),@ in that the document stipulated that the strainers were not safety related but the raw water strainers had a safety function. Specifically, the raw water strainers are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to maintain the reactor in a safe shutdown condition and to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in § 100.11 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
This violation is associated with a Green significance determination process (SDP) finding.
This violation is associated with a Green significance determination process (SDP) finding.
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Omaha Public Power District is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN:
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Omaha Public Power District is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN:
Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 612 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector at the facility that is the subject of this Notice of Violation (Notice), within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice. This Omaha Public Power District Docket 50-285 Fort Calhoun Station License DPR-40  EA-09-174
Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 612 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector at the facility that is the subject of this Notice of Violation (Notice), within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice. This Enclosure 1
 
Enclosure 1 reply should be clearly marked as a "Reply to a Notice of Violation; EA-09-174" and should include: (1) the reason for the violation or, if contested, the basis for disputing the violation or severity level, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Your response may reference or include previous docketed correspondence, if the correspondence adequately addresses the required response. If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an Order or a Demand for Information may be issued as to why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked, or why such other actions that may be proper should not be taken. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.


reply should be clearly marked as a Reply to a Notice of Violation; EA-09-174 and should include: (1) the reason for the violation or, if contested, the basis for disputing the violation or severity level, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Your response may reference or include previous docketed correspondence, if the correspondence adequately addresses the required response. If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an Order or a Demand for Information may be issued as to why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked, or why such other actions that may be proper should not be taken. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.
If you contest this enforcement action, you should also provide a copy of your response, with the basis for your denial, to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
If you contest this enforcement action, you should also provide a copy of your response, with the basis for your denial, to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
Because your response will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html, to the extent possible, it should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the public without redaction. If personal privacy or proprietary information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, then please provide a bracketed copy of your response that identifies the information that should be protected and a redacted copy of your response that deletes such information. If you request withholding of such material, you must specifically identify the portions of your response that you seek to have withheld and provide in detail the bases for your claim of withholding (e.g., explain why the disclosure of information will create an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or provide the information required by 10 CFR 2.390(b) to support a request for withholding confidential commercial or financial information). If safeguards information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21.
Because your response will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html, to the extent possible, it should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the public without redaction. If personal privacy or proprietary information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, then please provide a bracketed copy of your response that identifies the information that should be protected and a redacted copy of your response that deletes such information. If you request withholding of such material, you must specifically identify the portions of your response that you seek to have withheld and provide in detail the bases for your claim of withholding (e.g., explain why the disclosure of information will create an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or provide the information required by 10 CFR 2.390(b) to support a request for withholding confidential commercial or financial information). If safeguards information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21.
Dated this 3rd day of August 2009 Enclosure 2 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV Docket: 50-285 License: DPR-40 Report: 05000285/2009003 Licensee: Omaha Public Power District Facility: Fort Calhoun Station Location: Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm. P.O. Box 399, Highway 75 - North of Fort Calhoun Fort Calhoun, Nebraska  Dates: April 1 through June 30, 2009 Inspectors: J. Hanna, Senior Resident Inspector J. Kirkland, Senior Resident Inspector P. Elkmann, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector  W. Schaup, Project Engineer Approved By: Jeff A. Clark, Chief, Project Branch E Division of Reactor Projects
Dated this 3rd day of August 2009 Enclosure 1


Enclosure 2  
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV Docket:      50-285 License:    DPR-40 Report:      05000285/2009003 Licensee:    Omaha Public Power District Facility:    Fort Calhoun Station Location:    Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm.
P.O. Box 399, Highway 75 - North of Fort Calhoun Fort Calhoun, Nebraska Dates:      April 1 through June 30, 2009 Inspectors:  J. Hanna, Senior Resident Inspector J. Kirkland, Senior Resident Inspector P. Elkmann, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector W. Schaup, Project Engineer Approved By: Jeff A. Clark, Chief, Project Branch E Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure 2


==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
OF FINDINGS IR 05000285/2009003; 04/01//2009 - 06/30/2009; Fort Calhoun Station, Integrated Resident and Regional Report; Problem Identification and Resolution.  
OF FINDINGS IR 05000285/2009003; 04/01//2009 - 06/30/2009; Fort Calhoun Station, Integrated Resident and Regional Report; Problem Identification and Resolution.
The report covered a 3-month period of inspections by resident inspectors and announced baseline inspections by regional based inspectors. One Green cited violation was identified.
The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, or Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process. Findings for which the significance determination process does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.
A.      NRC-Identified Findings and Self-Revealing Findings Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems
* Green. The inspectors identified a cited violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, for the failure to correctly translate the Fort Calhoun Station raw water strainer components design basis into specifications, procedures, and instructions. The raw water strainers were incorrectly translated as nonsafety-related in design documents for their function of filtering small debris from the raw water system although the equipment is relied upon for design basis accident mitigation. This violation was identified by the NRC in 2007 and was a continuing violation that was not corrected in a reasonable time.
This finding was more than minor because it affected the Mitigating System Cornerstone objective of the design control attribute to ensure the reliability and availability of the raw water system to mitigate initiating events. Using the NRC Manual Chapter 0609, Phase 1 screening worksheet, the issue screened as having very low safety significance because it was a design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in a loss of operability per Part 9900, Technical Guidance, Operability Determination Process for Operability and Functional Assessment. The finding had a problem identification and resolution crosscutting aspect (corrective action component) because the licensee failed to take appropriate corrective actions to address the safety issue in a timely manner
[P.1(d)] (Section 4OA2).
B.      Licensee-Identified Violations None Enclosure 2


The report covered a 3-month period of inspections by resident inspectors and announced baseline inspections by regional based inspectors. One Green cited violation was identified. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, or Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process."  Findings for which the significance determination process does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 4, dated December 2006.  
REPORT DETAILS Summary of Plant Status The unit began this inspection period in Mode 1 at full rated thermal power. On April 19, 2009, reactor power was reduced to approximately 80 percent to support main condenser cleaning.
 
Reactor power was incrementally increased beginning on April 21, 2009, until it reached 100 percent power on April 25, 2009, where the plant remained until the end of the inspection period.
A. NRC-Identified Findings and Self-Revealing Findings Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems
: 1.     REACTOR SAFETY Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity, and Emergency Preparedness 1R01    Adverse Weather Protection (71111.01)
* Green. The inspectors identified a cited violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, for the failure to correctly translate the Fort Calhoun Station raw water strainer component's design basis into specifications, procedures, and instructions. The raw water strainers were incorrectly translated as nonsafety-related in design documents for their function of filtering small debris from the raw water system although the equipment is relied upon for design basis accident mitigation. This violation was identified by the NRC in 2007 and was a continuing violation that was not corrected in a reasonable time.
.1      Readiness for Impending Adverse Weather Conditions
This finding was more than minor because it affected the Mitigating System Cornerstone objective of the design control attribute to ensure the reliability and availability of the raw water system to mitigate initiating events. Using the NRC Manual Chapter 0609, Phase 1 screening worksheet, the issue screened as having very low safety significance because it was a design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in a loss of operability per Part 9900, "Technical Guidance, Operability Determination Process for Operability and Functional Assessment.The finding had a problem identification and resolution crosscutting aspect (corrective action component) because the licensee failed to take appropriate corrective actions to address the safety issue in a timely manner [P.1(d)] (Section 4OA2). B. Licensee-Identified Violations None 
: a. Inspection Scope Since thunderstorms with potential tornados and high winds were forecast in the vicinity of the facility for the weekend of June 6, 2009, the inspectors reviewed the licensees overall preparations and protection for the expected weather conditions. On June 5, 2009, the inspectors walked down the switchyard and areas around the main transformer because their risk important functions could be affected or required because of high winds, tornado-generated missiles, or the loss of offsite power. The inspectors evaluated the licensees preparations against the sites procedures and determined that the licensees actions were adequate. During the inspection, the inspectors focused on plant-specific design features and the licensees procedures used to respond to specified adverse weather conditions. The inspectors also toured the plant grounds to look for any loose debris that could become missiles during a tornado. The inspectors evaluated operator staffing and accessibility of controls and indications for those systems required to control the plant. Additionally, the inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report and performance requirements for systems selected for inspection, and verified that operator actions were appropriate as specified by plant-specific procedures. The inspectors also reviewed a sample of corrective action program items to verify that the licensee identified adverse weather issues at an appropriate threshold and dispositioned them through the corrective action program in accordance with the stations corrective action procedures. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
 
These activities constitute completion of one readiness for impending adverse weather condition sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.01-05.
Enclosure 2 REPORT DETAILS Summary of Plant Status 
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure 2


The unit began this inspection period in Mode 1 at full rated thermal power. On April 19, 2009, reactor power was reduced to approximately 80 percent to support main condenser cleaning. Reactor power was incrementally increased beginning on April 21, 2009, until it reached 100 percent power on April 25, 2009, where the plant remained until the end of the inspection period. 1. REACTOR SAFETY Cornerstones:  Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity, and Emergency Preparedness 1R01  Adverse Weather Protection (71111.01)
.2     Readiness to Cope with External Flooding
.1 Readiness for Impending Adverse Weather Conditions
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated the design, material condition, and procedures for coping with the design basis probable maximum flood. The evaluation included a review to check for deviations from the descriptions provided in the Updated Safety Analysis Report for features intended to mitigate the potential for flooding from external factors. As part of this evaluation, the inspectors checked for obstructions that could prevent draining, checked that the roofs did not contain obvious loose items that could clog drains in the event of heavy precipitation, and determined that barriers required to mitigate the flood were in place and operable. Additionally, the inspectors performed a walkdown of the protected area to identify any modification to the site that would inhibit site drainage during a probable maximum precipitation event or allow water ingress past a barrier.
: a. Inspection Scope Since thunderstorms with potential tornados and high winds were forecast in the vicinity of the facility for the weekend of June 6, 2009, the inspectors reviewed the licensee's overall preparations and protection for the expected weather conditions. On June 5, 2009, the inspectors walked down the switchyard and areas around the main transformer because their risk important functions could be affected or required because of high winds, tornado-generated missiles, or the loss of offsite power. The inspectors evaluated the licensee's preparations against the site's procedures and determined that the licensee's actions were adequate. During the inspection, the inspectors focused on plant-specific design features and the licensee's procedures used to respond to specified adverse weather conditions. The inspectors also toured the plant grounds to look for any loose debris that could become missiles during a tornado. The inspectors evaluated operator staffing and accessibility of controls and indications for those systems required to control the plant. Additionally, the inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report and performance requirements for systems selected for inspection, and verified that operator actions were appropriate as specified by plant-specific procedures. The inspectors also reviewed a sample of corrective action program items to verify that the licensee identified adverse weather issues at an appropriate threshold and dispositioned them through the corrective action program in accordance with the station's corrective action procedures. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors also reviewed the abnormal operating procedure for mitigating the design basis flood to ensure it could be implemented as written. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of one readiness for impending adverse weather condition sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.01-05.
These activities constitute completion of one external flooding sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.01-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure 2
.2 Readiness to Cope with External Flooding
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated the design, material condition, and procedures for coping with the design basis probable maximum flood. The evaluation included a review to check for deviations from the descriptions provided in the Updated Safety Analysis Report for features intended to mitigate the potential for flooding from external factors. As part of this evaluation, the inspectors checked for obstructions that could prevent draining, checked that the roofs did not contain obvious loose items that could clog drains in the event of heavy precipitation, and determined that barriers required to mitigate the flood were in place and operable. Additionally, the inspectors performed a walkdown of the protected area to identify any modification to the site that would inhibit site drainage during a probable maximum precipitation event or allow water ingress past a barrier. The inspectors also reviewed the abnormal operating procedure for mitigating the design basis flood to ensure it could be implemented as written. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of one external flooding sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.01-05.  
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R04 Equipment Alignments (71111.04)
1R04   Equipment Alignments (71111.04)
 
.1   Partial Walkdown
.1 Partial Walkdown
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors performed partial system walkdowns of the following risk-significant systems:
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors performed partial system walkdowns of the following risk-significant systems:
* June 5, 2009, portions of the raw water system with the Heat Exchanger AC-1D out of service for maintenance
* June 5, 2009, portions of the raw water system with the Heat Exchanger AC-1D out of service for maintenance
* June 15, 2009, portions of the auxiliary feedwater system while motor driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-6 was being protected during Diesel Generator 2 diesel surveillance
* June 15, 2009, portions of the auxiliary feedwater system while motor driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-6 was being protected during Diesel Generator 2 diesel surveillance
* June 25, 2009, portions of the component cooling water system while the Heat Exchanger AC-1B was out of service for maintenance The inspectors selected these systems based on their risk significance relative to the Reactor Safety Cornerstones at the time they were inspected. The inspectors attempted to identify any discrepancies that could affect the function of the system, and, therefore, Enclosure 2 potentially increase risk. The inspectors reviewed applicable operating procedures, system diagrams, Updated Safety Analysis Report, technical specification requirements, administrative technical specifications, outstanding work orders, condition reports, and the impact of ongoing work activities on redundant trains of equipment in order to identify conditions that could have rendered the systems incapable of performing their intended functions. The inspectors also walked down accessible portions of the systems to verify system components and support equipment were aligned correctly and operable. The inspectors examined the material condition of the components and observed operating parameters of equipment to verify that there were no obvious deficiencies. The inspectors also verified that the licensee had properly identified and resolved equipment alignment problems that could cause initiating events or impact the capability of mitigating systems or barriers and entered them into the corrective action program with the appropriate significance characterization. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
* June 25, 2009, portions of the component cooling water system while the Heat Exchanger AC-1B was out of service for maintenance The inspectors selected these systems based on their risk significance relative to the Reactor Safety Cornerstones at the time they were inspected. The inspectors attempted to identify any discrepancies that could affect the function of the system, and, therefore, Enclosure 2
These activities constitute completion of three partial system walkdown samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.04-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.


.2 Complete Walkdown
potentially increase risk. The inspectors reviewed applicable operating procedures, system diagrams, Updated Safety Analysis Report, technical specification requirements, administrative technical specifications, outstanding work orders, condition reports, and the impact of ongoing work activities on redundant trains of equipment in order to identify conditions that could have rendered the systems incapable of performing their intended functions. The inspectors also walked down accessible portions of the systems to verify system components and support equipment were aligned correctly and operable. The inspectors examined the material condition of the components and observed operating parameters of equipment to verify that there were no obvious deficiencies. The inspectors also verified that the licensee had properly identified and resolved equipment alignment problems that could cause initiating events or impact the capability of mitigating systems or barriers and entered them into the corrective action program with the appropriate significance characterization. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
: a. Inspection Scope On June 11, 2009, the inspectors performed a complete system alignment inspection of the auxiliary feedwater system to verify the functional capability of the system. The inspectors selected this system because it was considered both safety significant and risk significant in the licensee's probabilistic risk assessment. The inspectors walked down the system to review mechanical and electrical equipment line ups, electrical power availability, system pressure and temperature indications, as appropriate, component labeling, component lubrication, component and equipment cooling, hangers and supports, operability of support systems, and to ensure that ancillary equipment or debris did not interfere with equipment operation. The inspectors reviewed a sample of past and outstanding work orders to determine whether any deficiencies significantly affected the system function. In addition, the inspectors reviewed the corrective action program database to ensure that system equipment-alignment problems were being identified and appropriately resolved. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of three partial system walkdown samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.04-05.
These activities constitute completion of one complete system walkdown sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.04-05. This walkdown was performed in conjunction with Operating Experience Smart Sample FY 2009-02 "Negative Trend and Recurring Events Involving Feedwater Systems."
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
 
.2   Complete Walkdown
Enclosure 2 b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.  
: a. Inspection Scope On June 11, 2009, the inspectors performed a complete system alignment inspection of the auxiliary feedwater system to verify the functional capability of the system. The inspectors selected this system because it was considered both safety significant and risk significant in the licensees probabilistic risk assessment. The inspectors walked down the system to review mechanical and electrical equipment line ups, electrical power availability, system pressure and temperature indications, as appropriate, component labeling, component lubrication, component and equipment cooling, hangers and supports, operability of support systems, and to ensure that ancillary equipment or debris did not interfere with equipment operation. The inspectors reviewed a sample of past and outstanding work orders to determine whether any deficiencies significantly affected the system function. In addition, the inspectors reviewed the corrective action program database to ensure that system equipment-alignment problems were being identified and appropriately resolved. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
 
These activities constitute completion of one complete system walkdown sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.04-05. This walkdown was performed in conjunction with Operating Experience Smart Sample FY 2009-02 Negative Trend and Recurring Events Involving Feedwater Systems.
1R05  Quarterly Fire Protection Tours (71111.05) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors conducted fire protection walkdowns that were focused on availability, accessibility, and the condition of firefighting equipment in the following risk-significant plant areas:
Enclosure 2
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R05  Quarterly Fire Protection Tours (71111.05)
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors conducted fire protection walkdowns that were focused on availability, accessibility, and the condition of firefighting equipment in the following risk-significant plant areas:
* April 30, 2009, Fire Area 6.5, shutdown heat exchanger, Area I, Room 15
* April 30, 2009, Fire Area 6.5, shutdown heat exchanger, Area I, Room 15
* April 30, 2009, Fire Area 6.6, shutdown heat exchanger, Area II, Room 14
* April 30, 2009, Fire Area 6.6, shutdown heat exchanger, Area II, Room 14
* June 4, 2009, Fire Area 33, component cooling heat exchanger area, Room 18
* June 4, 2009, Fire Area 33, component cooling heat exchanger area, Room 18
* June 17, 2009, Fire Area 36A, east switchgear area, Room 56E The inspectors reviewed areas to assess if licensee personnel had implemented a fire protection program that adequately controlled combustibles and ignition sources within the plant; effectively maintained fire detection and suppression capability; maintained passive fire protection features in good material condition; and had implemented adequate compensatory measures for out-of-service, degraded or inoperable fire protection equipment, systems, or features, in accordance with the licensee's fire plan. The inspectors selected fire areas based on their overall contribution to internal fire risk as documented in the plant's Individual Plant Examination of External Events with later additional insights, their potential to affect equipment that could initiate or mitigate a plant transient, or their impact on the plant's ability to respond to a security event. Using the documents listed in the attachment, the inspectors verified that fire hoses and extinguishers were in their designated locations and available for immediate use; that fire detectors and sprinklers were unobstructed, that transient material loading was within the analyzed limits; and fire doors, dampers, and penetration seals appeared to be in satisfactory condition. The inspectors also verified that minor issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program.
* June 17, 2009, Fire Area 36A, east switchgear area, Room 56E The inspectors reviewed areas to assess if licensee personnel had implemented a fire protection program that adequately controlled combustibles and ignition sources within the plant; effectively maintained fire detection and suppression capability; maintained passive fire protection features in good material condition; and had implemented adequate compensatory measures for out-of-service, degraded or inoperable fire protection equipment, systems, or features, in accordance with the licensees fire plan.
The inspectors selected fire areas based on their overall contribution to internal fire risk as documented in the plants Individual Plant Examination of External Events with later additional insights, their potential to affect equipment that could initiate or mitigate a plant transient, or their impact on the plants ability to respond to a security event. Using the documents listed in the attachment, the inspectors verified that fire hoses and extinguishers were in their designated locations and available for immediate use; that fire detectors and sprinklers were unobstructed, that transient material loading was within the analyzed limits; and fire doors, dampers, and penetration seals appeared to be in satisfactory condition. The inspectors also verified that minor issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensees corrective action program.
Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of four quarterly fire-protection inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.05-05.  
These activities constitute completion of four quarterly fire-protection inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.05-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R06 Flood Protection Measures (71111.06) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report, the flooding analysis, and plant procedures to assess susceptibilities involving internal flooding; reviewed the Enclosure 2 corrective action program to determine if licensee identified and corrected flooding problems; inspected underground bunkers/manholes to verify the adequacy of sump pumps, level alarm circuits, cable splices subject to submergence, and drainage for bunkers/manholes; and verified that operator actions for coping with flooding can reasonably achieve the desired outcomes. The inspectors also walked down the two areas listed below to verify the adequacy of equipment seals located below the flood line, floor and wall penetration seals, watertight door seals, common drain lines and sumps, sump pumps, level alarms, and control circuits, and temporary or removable flood barriers. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
1R06 Flood Protection Measures (71111.06)
* April 30, 2009, shutdown cooling heat exchanger Rooms 14 and 15 These activities constitute completion of one flood protection measures inspection sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.06-05.  
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report, the flooding analysis, and plant procedures to assess susceptibilities involving internal flooding; reviewed the Enclosure 2
 
corrective action program to determine if licensee identified and corrected flooding problems; inspected underground bunkers/manholes to verify the adequacy of sump pumps, level alarm circuits, cable splices subject to submergence, and drainage for bunkers/manholes; and verified that operator actions for coping with flooding can reasonably achieve the desired outcomes. The inspectors also walked down the two areas listed below to verify the adequacy of equipment seals located below the flood line, floor and wall penetration seals, watertight door seals, common drain lines and sumps, sump pumps, level alarms, and control circuits, and temporary or removable flood barriers. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
* April 30, 2009, shutdown cooling heat exchanger Rooms 14 and 15 These activities constitute completion of one flood protection measures inspection sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.06-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R11  Licensed Operator Requalification Program (71111.11)
1R11  Licensed Operator Requalification Program (71111.11)
: a. Inspection Scope On June 16, 2009, the inspectors observed Crew D licensed operators in the plant's simulator to verify that operator performance was adequate, evaluators were identifying, and documenting crew performance, problems, and training were being conducted in accordance with licensee procedures. The inspectors evaluated the following areas:
: a. Inspection Scope On June 16, 2009, the inspectors observed Crew D licensed operators in the plants simulator to verify that operator performance was adequate, evaluators were identifying, and documenting crew performance, problems, and training were being conducted in accordance with licensee procedures. The inspectors evaluated the following areas:
* Licensed operator performance
* Licensed operator performance
* Crew's clarity and formality of communications
* Crews clarity and formality of communications
* Crew's ability to take timely actions in the conservative direction
* Crews ability to take timely actions in the conservative direction
* Crew's prioritization, interpretation, and verification of annunciator alarms
* Crews prioritization, interpretation, and verification of annunciator alarms
* Crew's correct use and implementation of abnormal and emergency procedures
* Crews correct use and implementation of abnormal and emergency procedures
* Control board manipulations
* Control board manipulations
* Supervisor's oversight and direction
* Supervisors oversight and direction
* Crew's ability to identify and implement appropriate technical specification actions and emergency plan actions and notifications  
* Crews ability to identify and implement appropriate technical specification actions and emergency plan actions and notifications Enclosure 2


Enclosure 2 The inspectors compared the crew's performance in these areas to pre-established operator action expectations and successful critical task completion requirements. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors compared the crews performance in these areas to pre-established operator action expectations and successful critical task completion requirements.
These activities constitute completion of one quarterly licensed-operator requalification program sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.11.  
Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.  
These activities constitute completion of one quarterly licensed-operator requalification program sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.11.
 
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness (71111.12) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated degraded performance issues involving the following risk significant systems:
1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness (71111.12)
* Review of a(4) status of Diesel Generator 2 because the availability goal was exceeded
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated degraded performance issues involving the following risk significant systems:
* Review of a(4) status of the turbine driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following two recent failures The inspectors reviewed events such as, where ineffective equipment maintenance had resulted in valid or invalid automatic actuations of engineered safeguards systems and independently verified the licensee's actions to address system performance or condition problems in terms of the following:
* Review of a(4) status of Diesel Generator 2 because the availability goal was exceeded
* Review of a(4) status of the turbine driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following two recent failures The inspectors reviewed events such as, where ineffective equipment maintenance had resulted in valid or invalid automatic actuations of engineered safeguards systems and independently verified the licensee's actions to address system performance or condition problems in terms of the following:
* Implementing appropriate work practices
* Implementing appropriate work practices
* Identifying and addressing common cause failures
* Identifying and addressing common cause failures
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* Trending key parameters for condition monitoring
* Trending key parameters for condition monitoring
* Ensuring proper classification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1) or (a)(2)
* Ensuring proper classification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1) or (a)(2)
* Verifying appropriate performance criteria for structures, systems, and components classified as having an adequate demonstration of performance through preventive maintenance, as described in 10 CFR 50.65(a)(2), or as requiring the establishment of appropriate and adequate goals and corrective Enclosure 2 actions for systems classified as not having adequate performance, as described in 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1)
* Verifying appropriate performance criteria for structures, systems, and components classified as having an adequate demonstration of performance through preventive maintenance, as described in 10 CFR 50.65(a)(2), or as requiring the establishment of appropriate and adequate goals and corrective Enclosure 2
 
actions for systems classified as not having adequate performance, as described in 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1)
The inspectors assessed performance issues with respect to the reliability, availability, and condition monitoring of the system. In addition, the inspectors verified maintenance effectiveness issues were entered into the corrective action program with the appropriate significance characterization. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors assessed performance issues with respect to the reliability, availability, and condition monitoring of the system. In addition, the inspectors verified maintenance effectiveness issues were entered into the corrective action program with the appropriate significance characterization. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of two quarterly maintenance effectiveness samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.12-05.  
These activities constitute completion of two quarterly maintenance effectiveness samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.12-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.  
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
 
1R13  Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (71111.13)
1R13  Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (71111.13) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the licensee's evaluation and management of plant risk for the maintenance and emergent work activities affecting risk-significant and safety-related equipment listed below to verify that the appropriate risk assessments were performed prior to removing equipment for work:
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the licensees evaluation and management of plant risk for the maintenance and emergent work activities affecting risk-significant and safety-related equipment listed below to verify that the appropriate risk assessments were performed prior to removing equipment for work:
* Emergent issue when the turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 tripped and became inoperable while already in a yellow risk condition due to containment spray Pump SI-3A being out of service for maintenance on April 6, 2009
* Emergent issue when the turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 tripped and became inoperable while already in a yellow risk condition due to containment spray Pump SI-3A being out of service for maintenance on April 6, 2009
* Evaluation of risk management actions during the Diesel Generator 1 inspection, which is a yellow core damage frequency maintenance item and an orange core damage probability maintenance activity on May 4, 2009
* Evaluation of risk management actions during the Diesel Generator 1 inspection, which is a yellow core damage frequency maintenance item and an orange core damage probability maintenance activity on May 4, 2009
* Impact on plant risk with Diesel Generator 2 out of service for longer than scheduled and maintenance on Valve HCV-480 (component cooling water inlet valve for shutdown cooling Heat Exchange 4A) was ongoing on June 17, 2009
* Impact on plant risk with Diesel Generator 2 out of service for longer than scheduled and maintenance on Valve HCV-480 (component cooling water inlet valve for shutdown cooling Heat Exchange 4A) was ongoing on June 17, 2009
* Evaluation of risk management actions during the monthly run of the diesel driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-54 while Air Compressor CA-1B was out of service for maintenance The inspectors selected these activities based on potential risk significance relative to the reactor safety cornerstones. As applicable for each activity, the inspectors verified that the licensee performed risk assessments as required by 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) and that the assessments were accurate and complete. When the licensee performed emergent work, the inspectors verified that the licensee promptly assessed and managed plant risk. The inspectors reviewed the scope of maintenance work, discussed Enclosure 2 the results of the assessment with the licensee's probabilistic risk analyst or shift technical advisor, and verified plant conditions were consistent with the risk assessment. The inspectors also reviewed the technical specification requirements and inspected portions of redundant safety systems, when applicable, to verify risk analysis assumptions were valid and applicable requirements were met. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
* Evaluation of risk management actions during the monthly run of the diesel driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-54 while Air Compressor CA-1B was out of service for maintenance The inspectors selected these activities based on potential risk significance relative to the reactor safety cornerstones. As applicable for each activity, the inspectors verified that the licensee performed risk assessments as required by 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) and that the assessments were accurate and complete. When the licensee performed emergent work, the inspectors verified that the licensee promptly assessed and managed plant risk. The inspectors reviewed the scope of maintenance work, discussed Enclosure 2
These activities constitute completion of four maintenance risk assessments and emergent work control inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.13-05.  
 
the results of the assessment with the licensee's probabilistic risk analyst or shift technical advisor, and verified plant conditions were consistent with the risk assessment.
The inspectors also reviewed the technical specification requirements and inspected portions of redundant safety systems, when applicable, to verify risk analysis assumptions were valid and applicable requirements were met. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of four maintenance risk assessments and emergent work control inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.13-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R15 Operability Evaluations (71111.15) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following issues:
1R15 Operability Evaluations (71111.15)
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following issues:
* Operability of turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following a failure to run on April 6, 2009
* Operability of turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following a failure to run on April 6, 2009
* Operability of hydrogen analyzer due to Isolation Valve HCV-820B being declared inoperable on April 6, 2009
* Operability of hydrogen analyzer due to Isolation Valve HCV-820B being declared inoperable on April 6, 2009
* Operability of Radiation Monitor RM050/51 after discovery of a noncritical quality element relay in the pump circuitry on April 13, 2009
* Operability of Radiation Monitor RM050/51 after discovery of a noncritical quality element relay in the pump circuitry on April 13, 2009
* Operability of raw water Heat Exchanger AC-1D following Valve HCV-492A being declared inoperable on April 16, 2009
* Operability of raw water Heat Exchanger AC-1D following Valve HCV-492A being declared inoperable on April 16, 2009
* Operability of auxiliary feedwater Pumps FW-6 (motor driven) and FW-10 (turbine driven) relating to meeting the required delivery time to the steam generators on May 8, 2009
* Operability of auxiliary feedwater Pumps FW-6 (motor driven) and FW-10 (turbine driven) relating to meeting the required delivery time to the steam generators on May 8, 2009
* Operability of Channel B reactor protection system Trip Units 6 and 7 following failure of split loop calibration on June 10, 2009
* Operability of Channel B reactor protection system Trip Units 6 and 7 following failure of split loop calibration on June 10, 2009
* Operability of Valve MS-291 following discovery of solenoid exceeding qualified lifetime on June 11, 2009
* Operability of Valve MS-291 following discovery of solenoid exceeding qualified lifetime on June 11, 2009
* Operability of Inverters A and B following inverters transferring to backup power on June 16, 2009 The inspectors selected these potential operability issues based on the risk-significance of the associated components and systems. The inspectors evaluated the technical adequacy of the evaluations to ensure that technical specification operability was Enclosure 2 properly justified and the subject component or system remained available such that no unrecognized increase in risk occurred. The inspectors compared the operability and design criteria in the appropriate sections of the technical specifications and Updated Safety Analysis Report to the licensee's evaluations, to determine whether the components or systems were operable. Where compensatory measures were required to maintain operability, the inspectors determined whether the measures in place would function as intended and were properly controlled. The inspectors determined, where appropriate, compliance with bounding limitations associated with the evaluations. Additionally, the inspectors also reviewed a sampling of corrective action documents to verify that the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
* Operability of Inverters A and B following inverters transferring to backup power on June 16, 2009 The inspectors selected these potential operability issues based on the risk-significance of the associated components and systems. The inspectors evaluated the technical adequacy of the evaluations to ensure that technical specification operability was Enclosure 2
These activities constitute completion of eight operability evaluations inspection sample(s) as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.15-04  
 
properly justified and the subject component or system remained available such that no unrecognized increase in risk occurred. The inspectors compared the operability and design criteria in the appropriate sections of the technical specifications and Updated Safety Analysis Report to the licensees evaluations, to determine whether the components or systems were operable. Where compensatory measures were required to maintain operability, the inspectors determined whether the measures in place would function as intended and were properly controlled. The inspectors determined, where appropriate, compliance with bounding limitations associated with the evaluations.
Additionally, the inspectors also reviewed a sampling of corrective action documents to verify that the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of eight operability evaluations inspection sample(s) as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.15-04
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R18  Plant Modifications (71111.18) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following modifications to verify that the safety functions of important safety systems were not degraded:
1R18  Plant Modifications (71111.18)
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following modifications to verify that the safety functions of important safety systems were not degraded:
* Temporary modification to remove the hot leg temperature resistance temperature detector from the reactor protection system, Channel D safety channel and replace it with a temperature detector from the control channel The inspectors reviewed the temporary modification and the associated safety evaluation screening against the system design bases documentation, including the Updated Safety Analysis Report and the technical specifications, and verified that the modification did not adversely affect the system operability and availability. The inspectors also verified that the installation and restoration were consistent with the modification documents and that configuration control was adequate. Additionally, the inspectors verified that the temporary modification was identified on control room drawings, appropriate tags were placed on the affected equipment, and the licensee evaluated the combined effects on mitigating systems and the integrity of radiological barriers.
* Temporary modification to remove the hot leg temperature resistance temperature detector from the reactor protection system, Channel D safety channel and replace it with a temperature detector from the control channel The inspectors reviewed the temporary modification and the associated safety evaluation screening against the system design bases documentation, including the Updated Safety Analysis Report and the technical specifications, and verified that the modification did not adversely affect the system operability and availability. The inspectors also verified that the installation and restoration were consistent with the modification documents and that configuration control was adequate. Additionally, the inspectors verified that the temporary modification was identified on control room drawings, appropriate tags were placed on the affected equipment, and the licensee evaluated the combined effects on mitigating systems and the integrity of radiological barriers.
* Permanent modification to upgrade the auxiliary building crane to 106 tons The inspectors reviewed key affected parameters associated with energy needs, materials and replacement components, timing, heat removal, control signals, equipment protection from hazards, operations, flow paths, pressure boundary, ventilation boundary, structural, process medium properties, licensing basis, and failure modes for Enclosure 2 the modification listed above. The inspectors verified that modification preparation, staging, and implementation did not impair emergency or abnormal operating procedure actions, key safety functions, or operator response to loss of key safety functions; postmodification testing will maintain the plant in a safe configuration during testing by verifying that unintended system interactions will not occur, systems, structures and components performance characteristics still meet the design basis, the appropriateness of modification design assumptions, and the modification test acceptance criteria will be met; and licensee personnel identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with permanent plant modifications. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
* Permanent modification to upgrade the auxiliary building crane to 106 tons The inspectors reviewed key affected parameters associated with energy needs, materials and replacement components, timing, heat removal, control signals, equipment protection from hazards, operations, flow paths, pressure boundary, ventilation boundary, structural, process medium properties, licensing basis, and failure modes for Enclosure 2


These activities constitute completion of two samples for plant modifications as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.18-05  
the modification listed above. The inspectors verified that modification preparation, staging, and implementation did not impair emergency or abnormal operating procedure actions, key safety functions, or operator response to loss of key safety functions; postmodification testing will maintain the plant in a safe configuration during testing by verifying that unintended system interactions will not occur, systems, structures and components performance characteristics still meet the design basis, the appropriateness of modification design assumptions, and the modification test acceptance criteria will be met; and licensee personnel identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with permanent plant modifications. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.  
These activities constitute completion of two samples for plant modifications as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.18-05
 
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1R19 Postmaintenance Testing (71111.19)
1R19 Postmaintenance Testing (71111.19)
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following postmaintenance activities to verify that procedures and test activities were adequate to ensure system operability and functional capability:
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following postmaintenance activities to verify that procedures and test activities were adequate to ensure system operability and functional capability:
* Postmaintenance testing of turbine driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following replacement of relay 62/1045 on May 13, 2009
* Postmaintenance testing of turbine driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following replacement of relay 62/1045 on May 13, 2009
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* The effect of testing on the plant had been adequately addressed; testing was adequate for the maintenance performed Enclosure 2
* The effect of testing on the plant had been adequately addressed; testing was adequate for the maintenance performed Enclosure 2
* Acceptance criteria were clear and demonstrated operational readiness; test instrumentation was appropriate The inspectors evaluated the activities against the technical specifications, the Updated Safety Analysis Report, 10 CFR Part 50 requirements, licensee procedures, and various NRC generic communications to ensure that the test results adequately ensured that the equipment met the licensing basis and design requirements. In addition, the inspectors reviewed corrective action documents associated with postmaintenance tests to determine whether the licensee was identifying problems and entering them in the corrective action program and that the problems were being corrected commensurate with their importance to safety. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
* Acceptance criteria were clear and demonstrated operational readiness; test instrumentation was appropriate The inspectors evaluated the activities against the technical specifications, the Updated Safety Analysis Report, 10 CFR Part 50 requirements, licensee procedures, and various NRC generic communications to ensure that the test results adequately ensured that the equipment met the licensing basis and design requirements. In addition, the inspectors reviewed corrective action documents associated with postmaintenance tests to determine whether the licensee was identifying problems and entering them in the corrective action program and that the problems were being corrected commensurate with their importance to safety. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of five postmaintenance testing inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.19-05.  
These activities constitute completion of five postmaintenance testing inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.19-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.  
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
 
1R22  Surveillance Testing (71111.22)
1R22  Surveillance Testing (71111.22)
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report, procedure requirements, and technical specifications to ensure that the surveillance activities listed below demonstrated that the systems, structures, and components tested were capable of performing their intended safety functions. The inspectors either witnessed or reviewed test data to verify that the significant surveillance test attributes were adequate to address the following:
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report, procedure requirements, and technical specifications to ensure that the surveillance activities listed below demonstrated that the systems, structures, and components tested were capable of performing their intended safety functions. The inspectors either witnessed or reviewed test data to verify that the significant surveillance test attributes were adequate to address the following:
* Preconditioning
* Preconditioning
* Evaluation of testing impact on the plant
* Evaluation of testing impact on the plant
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* Jumper/lifted lead controls
* Jumper/lifted lead controls
* Test data
* Test data
* Testing frequency and method demonstrated technical specification operability  
* Testing frequency and method demonstrated technical specification operability Enclosure 2
 
Enclosure 2
* Test equipment removal
* Test equipment removal
* Restoration of plant systems
* Restoration of plant systems
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* June 3, 2009, fuel handling machine interlock test
* June 3, 2009, fuel handling machine interlock test
* June 4, 2009, raw water system Category C valve inservice test
* June 4, 2009, raw water system Category C valve inservice test
* June 11, 2009, emergency diesel generator surveillance test. Included information from NRC Operating Experience Smart Sample "Negative Trend and Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generators" when inspecting this surveillance
* June 11, 2009, emergency diesel generator surveillance test. Included information from NRC Operating Experience Smart Sample Negative Trend and Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generators when inspecting this surveillance
* June 22, 2009, Review of the reactor coolant system leak rate test Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.  
* June 22, 2009, Review of the reactor coolant system leak rate test Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of five surveillance testing inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.22-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure 2


These activities constitute completion of five surveillance testing inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.22-05.  
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness 1EP4    Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes (71114.04)
: b. Findings
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors performed an in-office review of Revision 12 to Section P, Responsibility for the Planning Effort, Development, Periodic Review and Distribution, of the Fort Calhoun Radiological Emergency Response Plan. This revision changed the requirement for an annual Quality Department audit of the emergency planning program to a requirement to conduct an audit at periods not to exceed 24 months in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t)(1)(ii), and updated the titles and duties of station personnel responsible for overseeing the emergency planning program.
This revision was compared to its previous revision, to the criteria of NUREG-0654, Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants, Revision 1, and to the standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b) to determine if the revision adequately implemented the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(q). This review was not documented in a safety evaluation report and did not constitute approval of licensee-generated changes; therefore, this revision is subject to future inspection.
These activities constitute completion of one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71114.04-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
1EP6    Drill Evaluation (71114.06)
.1    Emergency Preparedness Drill Observation
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated the conduct of a routine licensee emergency drill on May 19, 2009, to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification, notification, and protective action recommendation development activities. The inspectors observed emergency response operations in the Technical Support Center to determine whether the event classification, notifications, and protective action recommendations were performed in accordance with procedures. The inspectors also attended the licensee drill critique to compare any inspector-observed weakness with those identified by the licensee in order to evaluate the critique and to verify whether the licensee was properly identifying weaknesses and entering them into the corrective action program. As part of the inspection, the inspectors reviewed the drill package and other documents listed in the attachment.
These activities constitute completion of one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71114.06-05.
Enclosure 2
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems (71152)
Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity, Emergency Preparedness, Public Radiation Safety, Occupational Radiation Safety, and Physical Protection
.1    Routine Reviews of Identification and Resolution of Problems
: a. Inspection Scope As part of the various baseline inspection procedures discussed in previous sections of this report, the inspectors routinely reviewed issues during baseline inspection activities and plant status reviews to verify that they were being entered into the licensees corrective action program at an appropriate threshold, that adequate attention was being given to timely corrective actions, and that adverse trends were identified and addressed. The inspectors reviewed attributes that included the complete and accurate identification of the problem; the timely correction, commensurate with the safety significance; the evaluation and disposition of performance issues, generic implications, common causes, contributing factors, root causes, extent of condition reviews, and previous occurrences reviews; and the classification, prioritization, focus, and timeliness of corrective actions. Minor issues entered into the licensees corrective action program because of the inspectors observations are included in the attached list of documents reviewed.
These routine reviews for the identification and resolution of problems did not constitute any additional inspection samples. Instead, by procedure, they were considered an integral part of the inspections performed during the quarter and documented in Section 1 of this report.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
.2    Daily Corrective Action Program Reviews
: a. Inspection Scope In order to assist with the identification of repetitive equipment failures and specific human performance issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the licensees corrective action program. The inspectors accomplished this through review of the stations daily corrective action documents.
Enclosure 2


No findings of significance were identified. 
The inspectors performed these daily reviews as part of their daily plant status monitoring activities and, as such, did not constitute any separate inspection samples.
 
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure 2 Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness 1EP4  Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes (71114.04) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors performed an in-office review of Revision 12 to Section P, "Responsibility for the Planning Effort, Development, Periodic Review and Distribution," of the Fort Calhoun Radiological Emergency Response Plan. This revision changed the requirement for an annual Quality Department audit of the emergency planning program to a requirement to conduct an audit at periods not to exceed 24 months in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t)(1)(ii), and updated the titles and duties of station personnel responsible for overseeing the emergency planning program.
.3   Selected Issue Follow-up Inspection
This revision was compared to its previous revision, to the criteria of NUREG-0654, "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants," Revision 1, and to the standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b) to determine if the revision adequately implemented the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(q). This review was not documented in a safety evaluation report and did not constitute approval of licensee-generated changes; therefore, this revision is subject to future inspection.
: a. Inspection Scope During a review of items entered in the licensees corrective action program, the inspectors identified a corrective action item, that appeared to have insufficient actions taken by the licensee, documenting corrective actions associated with the raw water strainers design basis as outlined in Inspection Report 05000285/2007007.
These activities constitute completion of one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71114.04-05.
These activities constitute completion of one in-depth problem identification and resolution sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71152-05.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
 
1EP6  Drill Evaluation (71114.06)  .1 Emergency Preparedness Drill Observation
: a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated the conduct of a routine licensee emergency drill on May 19, 2009, to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification, notification, and protective action recommendation development activities. The inspectors observed emergency response operations in the Technical Support Center to determine whether the event classification, notifications, and protective action recommendations were performed in accordance with procedures. The inspectors also attended the licensee drill critique to compare any inspector-observed weakness with those identified by the licensee in order to evaluate the critique and to verify whether the licensee was properly identifying weaknesses and entering them into the corrective action program. As part of the inspection, the inspectors reviewed the drill package and other documents listed in the attachment. These activities constitute completion of one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71114.06-05.
Enclosure 2
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
 
4OA2  Identification and Resolution of Problems (71152)  Cornerstones:  Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity, Emergency Preparedness, Public Radiation Safety, Occupational Radiation Safety, and Physical Protection .1 Routine Reviews of Identification and Resolution of Problems
: a. Inspection Scope As part of the various baseline inspection procedures discussed in previous sections of this report, the inspectors routinely reviewed issues during baseline inspection activities and plant status reviews to verify that they were being entered into the licensee's corrective action program at an appropriate threshold, that adequate attention was being given to timely corrective actions, and that adverse trends were identified and addressed. The inspectors reviewed attributes that included the complete and accurate identification of the problem; the timely correction, commensurate with the safety significance; the evaluation and disposition of performance issues, generic implications, common causes, contributing factors, root causes, extent of condition reviews, and previous occurrences reviews; and the classification, prioritization, focus, and timeliness of corrective actions. Minor issues entered into the licensee's corrective action program because of the inspectors' observations are included in the attached list of documents reviewed.
These routine reviews for the identification and resolution of problems did not constitute any additional inspection samples. Instead, by procedure, they were considered an integral part of the inspections performed during the quarter and documented in Section 1 of this report.
: b. Findings
 
No findings of significance were identified.
.2 Daily Corrective Action Program Reviews
: a. Inspection Scope In order to assist with the identification of repetitive equipment failures and specific human performance issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the licensee's corrective action program. The inspectors accomplished this through review of the station's daily corrective action documents.
 
Enclosure 2 The inspectors performed these daily reviews as part of their daily plant status monitoring activities and, as such, did not constitute any separate inspection samples.  
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.  
.3 Selected Issue Follow-up Inspection
: a. Inspection Scope During a review of items entered in the licensee's corrective action program, the inspectors identified a corrective action item, that appeared to have insufficient actions taken by the licensee, documenting corrective actions associated with the raw water strainers design basis as outlined in Inspection Report 05000285/2007007.
These activities constitute completion of one in-depth problem identification and resolution sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71152-05.  
: b. Findings Introduction. The inspectors identified a Green, cited violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III (Design Control), for the failure to correctly translate the Fort Calhoun Station raw water strainer component design basis into specifications, procedures, and instructions. The raw water strainers were incorrectly translated as nonsafety-related in design documents for their function of filtering small debris from the raw water system, although the equipment is relied upon for design basis accident mitigation. This violation was identified by the NRC in 2007 and was a continuing violation that was not corrected in a reasonable time. The licensee documented this issue in Condition Report 2009-1597.
: b. Findings Introduction. The inspectors identified a Green, cited violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III (Design Control), for the failure to correctly translate the Fort Calhoun Station raw water strainer component design basis into specifications, procedures, and instructions. The raw water strainers were incorrectly translated as nonsafety-related in design documents for their function of filtering small debris from the raw water system, although the equipment is relied upon for design basis accident mitigation. This violation was identified by the NRC in 2007 and was a continuing violation that was not corrected in a reasonable time. The licensee documented this issue in Condition Report 2009-1597.
Description. Upon reviewing Condition Report 2007-3046 on April 5, 2009, the inspectors discovered that no corrective actions for a prior design control violation had been taken, nor had any hardware improvements been completed that might have improved the ability of the raw water system to cope with debris clogging. The licensee documented this issue in Condition Report 2009-1597.
Description. Upon reviewing Condition Report 2007-3046 on April 5, 2009, the inspectors discovered that no corrective actions for a prior design control violation had been taken, nor had any hardware improvements been completed that might have improved the ability of the raw water system to cope with debris clogging. The licensee documented this issue in Condition Report 2009-1597.
As background, in 2005, the NRC opened Unresolved Item 05000285/2005009-01 because the licensee had classified the raw water strainers as nonsafety related in design documents but it appeared that the raw water strainers should have been classified as safety related. Specifically, the raw water strainers were relied upon during design basis accidents to (1) pass sufficient flow to allow the raw water system to perform its heat removal safety function; and (2) filter sufficient debris to prevent blockage of safety related components, including the raw water/component cooling water heat exchangers. The licensee had not demonstrated that the raw water system could perform its safety function for its 30 day mission time if the strainers failed as-is (stopped) or if they developed holes (or gaps) that would allow debris into the system.
As background, in 2005, the NRC opened Unresolved Item 05000285/2005009-01 because the licensee had classified the raw water strainers as nonsafety related in design documents but it appeared that the raw water strainers should have been classified as safety related. Specifically, the raw water strainers were relied upon during design basis accidents to (1) pass sufficient flow to allow the raw water system to perform its heat removal safety function; and (2) filter sufficient debris to prevent blockage of safety related components, including the raw water/component cooling water heat exchangers. The licensee had not demonstrated that the raw water system could perform its safety function for its 30 day mission time if the strainers failed as-is (stopped) or if they developed holes (or gaps) that would allow debris into the system.
Enclosure 2 The unresolved item was opened until the NRC could perform additional followup concerning the safety classification.
Enclosure 2
In 2007, during a component design basis inspection, the NRC concluded that the licensee had misclassified the raw water strainers. The NRC issued a noncited violation to the licensee (see NCV 05000285/2007007-03). The licensee entered the concern into their corrective action program as Condition Report 2007-3046. The cover letter to NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007007 asked the licensee to respond on the docket if they disagreed with the noncited violation. The licensee did not provide a response.


The unresolved item was opened until the NRC could perform additional followup concerning the safety classification.
In 2007, during a component design basis inspection, the NRC concluded that the licensee had misclassified the raw water strainers. The NRC issued a noncited violation to the licensee (see NCV 05000285/2007007-03). The licensee entered the concern into their corrective action program as Condition Report 2007-3046. The cover letter to NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007007 asked the licensee to respond on the docket if they disagreed with the noncited violation. The licensee did not provide a response.
There have been several events over the last few years where changing river conditions have shown that a strainer can become clogged to such a degree that raw water flow is blocked in one header. River debris has clogged a raw water strainer resulting in the strainer motor tripping on current overload. The operators in the control room have no indication of a raw water strainer motor trip and rely on strainer differential pressure alarms or roving equipment operators to alert them of a tripped strainer motor. Because this issue continues to be a concern at the Fort Calhoun Station, licensee management has placed the raw water strainer function under maintenance rule monitoring status in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1).
There have been several events over the last few years where changing river conditions have shown that a strainer can become clogged to such a degree that raw water flow is blocked in one header. River debris has clogged a raw water strainer resulting in the strainer motor tripping on current overload. The operators in the control room have no indication of a raw water strainer motor trip and rely on strainer differential pressure alarms or roving equipment operators to alert them of a tripped strainer motor. Because this issue continues to be a concern at the Fort Calhoun Station, licensee management has placed the raw water strainer function under maintenance rule monitoring status in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1).
Analysis. The failure to take corrective action to address a prior NRC noncited violation was a performance deficiency. This finding was more than minor because it affected the Mitigating System Cornerstone objective of the design control attribute to ensure the reliability and availability of the raw water system to mitigate initiating events. Using the NRC Manual Chapter 0609, Phase 1 screening worksheet, the issue screened as having very low safety significance because it was a design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in a loss of operability per Part 9900, "Technical Guidance, Operability Determination Process for Operability and Functional Assessment.The finding had a problem identification and resolution crosscutting aspect (corrective action component) because the licensee failed to take appropriate corrective actions to address the safety issue in a timely manner [P.1(d)].  
Analysis. The failure to take corrective action to address a prior NRC noncited violation was a performance deficiency. This finding was more than minor because it affected the Mitigating System Cornerstone objective of the design control attribute to ensure the reliability and availability of the raw water system to mitigate initiating events. Using the NRC Manual Chapter 0609, Phase 1 screening worksheet, the issue screened as having very low safety significance because it was a design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in a loss of operability per Part 9900, Technical Guidance, Operability Determination Process for Operability and Functional Assessment. The finding had a problem identification and resolution crosscutting aspect (corrective action component) because the licensee failed to take appropriate corrective actions to address the safety issue in a timely manner [P.1(d)].
Enforcement. Title 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design Control, requires, in part, that measures be established to assure that applicable regulatory requirements and the design basis are correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions. Title 10 CFR 50.2 defines safety related, in part, as:
Safety-related structures, systems and components means those structures, systems and components that are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to assure : . . . The capability to shut down the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition; or the capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in . . . § 100.11 of this chapter, as applicable. Contrary to the above, between 1992 and 2009, the licensee failed to correctly translate the design basis of the raw water system strainers into Design Basis Document SDBD-AC-RW-101, 0, ARequirements and Design of Raw Water Pump Discharge Strainers and Motors (AC-12A and 12B),@ in that the document stipulated that the strainers were not safety-related but the raw water strainers had a safety function. Specifically, raw water strainers were relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events Enclosure 2


Enforcement. Title 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, "Design Control," requires, in part, that "measures be established to assure that applicable regulatory requirements and the design basis are correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions."  Title 10 CFR 50.2 defines "safety related," in part, as: "Safety-related structures, systems and components means those structures, systems and components that are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to assure : . . . The capability to shut down the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition; or the capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in . . . § 100.11 of this chapter, as applicable."  Contrary to the above, between 1992 and 2009, the licensee failed to correctly translate the design basis of the raw water system strainers into Design Basis Document SDBD-AC-RW-101,  0, ARequirements and Design of Raw Water Pump Discharge Strainers and Motors (AC-12A and 12B),@ in that the document stipulated that the strainers were not safety-related but the raw water strainers had a safety function. Specifically, raw water strainers were relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events Enclosure 2 to maintain the reactor in a safety shutdown condition and to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in § 100.11 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Since the licensee failed to restore compliance within a reasonable time after the violation was identified in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007-007, this violation is being cited consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy: NOV 05000285/2009003-01 (EA-09-174), "Failure to Properly Translate Raw Water System Design Basis Requirements."
to maintain the reactor in a safety shutdown condition and to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in § 100.11 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Since the licensee failed to restore compliance within a reasonable time after the violation was identified in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007-007, this violation is being cited consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy: NOV 05000285/2009003-01 (EA-09-174), Failure to Properly Translate Raw Water System Design Basis Requirements.
4OA3 Event Follow-Up (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 05000285/2008003-01, "Loss of Containment Integrity due to a Leaking Isolation Valve" On November 11, 2008, the licensee confirmed that on March 21, 2008, the plant was in a configuration without satisfying the requirements of a technical specification action statement. While the steam driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 was declared inoperable for maintenance, the Train A emergency diesel generator was subsequently declared inoperable. This condition rendered the motor-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-6 inoperable since the conditions of Technical Specification 2.0.1(2) could not be satisfied. Revision 0 of this LER was closed in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2009002. The current revision of this LER was reviewed by the inspectors and no findings of significance were identified, and no additional violations of NRC requirements occurred. One finding of significance was identified in Revision 0 of this LER for failure to comply with Technical Specification 2.0.1(2). This finding was dispositioned in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2008-005 as NCV 05000285/2008005-01. This LER is closed.
4OA3 Event Follow-Up (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 05000285/2008003-01, Loss of Containment Integrity due to a Leaking Isolation Valve On November 11, 2008, the licensee confirmed that on March 21, 2008, the plant was in a configuration without satisfying the requirements of a technical specification action statement. While the steam driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 was declared inoperable for maintenance, the Train A emergency diesel generator was subsequently declared inoperable. This condition rendered the motor-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-6 inoperable since the conditions of Technical Specification 2.0.1(2) could not be satisfied. Revision 0 of this LER was closed in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2009002. The current revision of this LER was reviewed by the inspectors and no findings of significance were identified, and no additional violations of NRC requirements occurred. One finding of significance was identified in Revision 0 of this LER for failure to comply with Technical Specification 2.0.1(2). This finding was dispositioned in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2008-005 as NCV 05000285/2008005-01. This LER is closed.
4OA5 Other Activities .1 Quarterly Resident Inspectors Observations of Security Personnel and Activities
4OA5 Other Activities
: a. Inspection Scope During the inspection period, the inspectors performed observations of security force personnel and activities to ensure that the activities were consistent with Fort Calhoun's security procedures and regulatory requirements relating to nuclear plant security. These observations took place during both normal and off-normal plant working hours.
.1   Quarterly Resident Inspectors Observations of Security Personnel and Activities
These quarterly resident inspectors' observations of security force personnel and activities did not constitute any additional inspection samples. Rather, they were considered an integral part of the inspectors' normal plant status review and inspection activities.  
: a. Inspection Scope During the inspection period, the inspectors performed observations of security force personnel and activities to ensure that the activities were consistent with Fort Calhouns security procedures and regulatory requirements relating to nuclear plant security.
: b. Findings
These observations took place during both normal and off-normal plant working hours.
These quarterly resident inspectors observations of security force personnel and activities did not constitute any additional inspection samples. Rather, they were considered an integral part of the inspectors normal plant status review and inspection activities.
: b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure 2


No findings of significance were identified.  
4OA6 Meetings Exit Meeting Summary On May 7, 2009, the inspectors conducted a telephonic exit meeting to present the results of the in-office inspection of changes to the licensees emergency plan to Mr. C. Simmons, Supervisor, Emergency Planning. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.
On July 7, 2009, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. J. Reinhart, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
40A7 Licensee-Identified Violations None.
Enclosure 2


Enclosure 2 4OA6 Meetings Exit Meeting Summary On May 7, 2009, the inspectors conducted a telephonic exit meeting to present the results of the in-office inspection of changes to the licensee's emergency plan to Mr. C. Simmons, Supervisor, Emergency Planning. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. On July 7, 2009, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. J. Reinhart, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified. 40A7 Licensee-Identified Violations None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee Personnel A. Clark, Manager, Security R. Clemens, Division Manager, Nuclear Engineering P. Cronin, Manager, Operations M. Frans, Manager, System Engineering J. Gasper, Design Engineering D. Guinn, Supervisor, Regulatory Compliance B. Hansher, Supervisor, Nuclear Licensing J. Herman, Manager, Engineering Program R. Hodgson, Manager, Radiation Protection R. Johansen, Maintenance Manager T. Nellenbach, Division Manager, Nuclear Operations/Plant Manager T. Pilmaier, Manager, Performance J. Reinhart, Vice President C. Simmons, Supervisor, Emergency Planning M. Tesar, Division Manager, Nuclear Support T. Uehling, Manager, Chemistry LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened 05000285/2009003-01             NOV         Failure to Properly Translate Raw Water System Design Basis Requirements Opened and Closed none Closed 05000285/2008003-01             LER       Loss of Containment Integrity due to a Leaking Isolation Valve LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Section 1RO1: Adverse Weather Protection PROCEDURES NUMBER             TITLE                                                           REVISION AOP-1             Acts of Nature                                                       23 FCSG-1             Duty Assignments                                                     7 FCSG-15-24         Housekeeping                                                         6 A-1                                Attachment
A-1 Attachment SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee Personnel     A. Clark, Manager, Security R. Clemens, Division Manager, Nuclear Engineering P. Cronin, Manager, Operations M. Frans, Manager, System Engineering J. Gasper, Design Engineering D. Guinn, Supervisor, Regulatory Compliance B. Hansher, Supervisor, Nuclear Licensing J. Herman, Manager, Engineering Program R. Hodgson, Manager, Radiation Protection R. Johansen, Maintenance Manager T. Nellenbach, Division Manager, Nuclear Operations/Plant Manager T. Pilmaier, Manager, Performance J. Reinhart, Vice President C. Simmons, Supervisor, Emergency Planning M. Tesar, Division Manager, Nuclear Support T. Uehling, Manager, Chemistry LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened 05000285/2009003-01 NOV Failure to Properly Translate Raw Water System Design Basis Requirements Opened and Closed none Closed 05000285/2008003-01 LER Loss of Containment Integrity due to a Leaking Isolation Valve LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Section 1RO1: Adverse Weather Protection PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE REVISION AOP-1 Acts of Nature 23 FCSG-1 Duty Assignments 7 FCSG-15-24 Housekeeping 6  


A-2 Attachment Section 1RO4: Equipment AlignmentDRAWINGS NUMBER TITLE REVISION11405-M-100 Raw Water Flow Diagram Piping and Instrument Drawing 97 11405-M-252 Flow Diagram Steam Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 3 40, 100, 13, 22 11405-M-253 Flow Diagram Steam Generator Feedwater and Blowdown Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 4 46, 92, 24, 16, 39 11405-M-254 Flow Diagram Condensate Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 4 51, 93, 36, 16, 28 11405-M-259 Flow Diagram Potable Water & Service Water Piping and Instrument Drawing 129, 29 11405-M-260 Flow Diagram Auxiliary Steam and Condensate Return Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 5 40, 61, 68, 55, 56, 3311405-M-262 Fuel Oil and Turbine Lube Oil P& I D, Sheet 1 14 11405-M-40 Auxiliary Coolant, Component Cooling Water System Piping and Instrument Drawing 9, 36, 34, 23 B120F0301 Diesel Generator Lube Oil System Flow Diagram for Diesel Generator 2, Sheet 2 25 B120F04002 Jacket Water Schematic for Diesel Generator 2 Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheet 2 21 B120F07001 Starting Air System Schematic Diesel Generator 2 Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheet 2 25 B120F15502 Diesel Generator 2, Emergency Generator 480 VAC 125 and 120 VAC Distribution Panel, Sheet 2 13 B120F15503 Schematic 480 VAC Auxiliary Systems, Sheet 1 15 B120F15503 Emergency Generator 480 VAC Auxiliary Systems Schematic Diagram, Sheet 2 17 D-4666 Diesel Generator 2, Diesel Generator One Line Diagram P&I D 6 IN 2007-27 Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generator Operability N/A A-3 Attachment Section 1RO4:  Equipment AlignmentDRAWINGS NUMBER TITLE REVISIONIN 2007-36 Emergency Diesel Generator Voltage Regulator Problems N/A IN 89-07 Failures of Small-Diameter Tubing in Control Air, Fuel Oil, and Lube Oil Systems Which Render Emergency Diesel Generators Inoperable N/A IN 98-43 Leaks in the Emergency Diesel Generator Lubricating Oil and Jacket Water Piping N/A OI-AFW-1 Operating Instruction: Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation System Normal Operation 72 OI-DG-2 Operating Instruction: Diesel Generator #2 52 OI-RW-1 Operating Instruction: Raw Water System Normal Operation 89 OpE Briefing 2007-03 Emergency Diesel Generators: Analysis & Trends N/A NRC Regulatory Guide 1.9 Application and Testing of Safet y-Related Diesel Generators in Nuclear Power Plants 4 USAR-9.4 Auxiliary Feedwater System 17
Section 1RO4: Equipment Alignment DRAWINGS NUMBER                                 TITLE                             REVISION 11405-M-100     Raw Water Flow Diagram Piping and Instrument Drawing               97 11405-M-252     Flow Diagram Steam Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets       40, 100, COV - 3                                                          13, 22 11405-M-253     Flow Diagram Steam Generator Feedwater and Blowdown           46, 92, 24, Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 4                     16, 39 11405-M-254     Flow Diagram Condensate Piping and Instrument Drawing,         51, 93, 36, Sheets COV - 4                                                    16, 28 11405-M-259     Flow Diagram Potable Water & Service Water Piping and           129, 29 Instrument Drawing 11405-M-260     Flow Diagram Auxiliary Steam and Condensate Return Piping     40, 61, 68, and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 5                         55, 56, 33 11405-M-262     Fuel Oil and Turbine Lube Oil P& I D, Sheet 1                       14 11405-M-40     Auxiliary Coolant, Component Cooling Water System Piping       9, 36, 34, and Instrument Drawing                                              23 B120F0301       Diesel Generator Lube Oil System Flow Diagram for Diesel           25 Generator 2, Sheet 2 B120F04002     Jacket Water Schematic for Diesel Generator 2 Piping and           21 Instrument Drawing, Sheet 2 B120F07001     Starting Air System Schematic Diesel Generator 2 Piping and         25 Instrument Drawing, Sheet 2 B120F15502     Diesel Generator 2, Emergency Generator 480 VAC 125 and             13 120 VAC Distribution Panel, Sheet 2 B120F15503     Schematic 480 VAC Auxiliary Systems, Sheet 1                       15 B120F15503     Emergency Generator 480 VAC Auxiliary Systems Schematic             17 Diagram, Sheet 2 D-4666         Diesel Generator 2, Diesel Generator One Line Diagram P&I D         6 IN 2007-27     Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generator             N/A Operability A-2                              Attachment


PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE REVISIONOI-AFW-1 Operating Instruction: Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation System Normal Operation 72 OI-DG-2 Operating Instruction: Diesel Generator #2 52 OI-RW-1 Operating Instruction: Raw Water System Normal Operation 89 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE DATE Information Notice 2008-13  Main Feedwater System Issues and Related 2007 Reactor Trip Data Operating Experience Brief 2008-03 Review of Feedwater Related Events: Analysis and Trends January 30, 2008
Section 1RO4: Equipment Alignment DRAWINGS NUMBER                                  TITLE                              REVISION IN 2007-36      Emergency Diesel Generator Voltage Regulator Problems                N/A IN 89-07        Failures of Small-Diameter Tubing in Control Air, Fuel Oil, and      N/A Lube Oil Systems Which Render Emergency Diesel Generators Inoperable IN 98-43        Leaks in the Emergency Diesel Generator Lubricating Oil and          N/A Jacket Water Piping OI-AFW-1        Operating Instruction: Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation System          72 Normal Operation OI-DG-2        Operating Instruction: Diesel Generator #2                            52 OI-RW-1        Operating Instruction: Raw Water System Normal Operation              89 OpE Briefing    Emergency Diesel Generators: Analysis & Trends                      N/A 2007-03 NRC Regulatory  Application and Testing of Safety-Related Diesel Generators in        4 Guide 1.9      Nuclear Power Plants USAR-9.4        Auxiliary Feedwater System                                            17 PROCEDURES NUMBER                                   TITLE                             REVISION OI-AFW-1       Operating Instruction: Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation System           72 Normal Operation OI-DG-2         Operating Instruction: Diesel Generator #2                           52 OI-RW-1         Operating Instruction: Raw Water System Normal Operation             89 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS NUMBER                             TITLE                                 DATE Information     Main Feedwater System Issues and Related 2007 Notice 2008-13  Reactor Trip Data Operating       Review of Feedwater Related Events: Analysis and           January 30, 2008 Experience      Trends Brief 2008-03 A-3                                Attachment


A-4 Attachment Section 1RO5: Fire Protection DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISION AOP-6 Fire Emergency 21 EA-FC-97-001 Fire Hazards Analysis Manual 14 SO-G-28 Station Fire Plan 75 SO-G-58 Control of Fire Protection System Impairments 36 SO-G-91 Control and Transportation of Combustible Materials 25 SO-G-102 Fire Protection Program Plan 8 SO-G-103 Fire Protection Operability Criteria And Surveillance Requirements 22 USAR 9.11 Updated Safety Analysis Report Fire Protection Systems 19 Section 1R06: Flood Protection Measures DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE NRC Circular 78-06 Potential Common Mode Flooding of ECCS Equipment Rooms at BWR Facilities NRC Information Notice 2003-08 Potential Flooding Through Unsealed Concrete Floor Cracks NRC Information Notice 2005-11 Internal Flooding/Spray-Down of Safety-Related Equipment due to Unsealed Equipment Hatch Floor Plugs and/or Blocked Floor Drains NRC Information Notice 2005-30 Safe Shutdown Potentially Challenged by Unanalyzed Internal Flooding Events and Inadequate Design NRC Information Notice 2007-01 Recent Operating Experience Concerning Hydrostatic Barriers NRC Information Notice 83-44 Potential Damage to Redundant Safety Equipment as a Result of Backflow Through the Equipment and Floor Drain System NRC Information Notice 87-49 Deficiencies in Outside Containment Flooding Protection A-5 Attachment Section 1R06:  Flood Protection Measures DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE NRC Information Notice 94-27 Facility Operating Concerns Resulting from Local Area Flooding NRC Information Notice 98-31 Fire Protection System Design Deficiencies and Common Mode Flooding of Emergency Core Cooling System Rooms at Washington Nuclear Power Unit 2 Section 1R11:  Licensed Operator Requalification Program DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISION82111a-1 Simulator Scenario Guide, Off-normal Operations: Control Room Crew in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus 3 AOP-39 Toxic Gas 2 EOP-00 Standard Post Trip Actions 24 EOP-01 Reactor Trip Recovery 13
Section 1RO5: Fire Protection DOCUMENTS NUMBER                                       TITLE                             REVISION AOP-6             Fire Emergency                                                     21 EA-FC-97-001       Fire Hazards Analysis Manual                                       14 SO-G-28           Station Fire Plan                                                   75 SO-G-58           Control of Fire Protection System Impairments                       36 SO-G-91           Control and Transportation of Combustible Materials                 25 SO-G-102           Fire Protection Program Plan                                         8 SO-G-103           Fire Protection Operability Criteria And Surveillance               22 Requirements USAR 9.11         Updated Safety Analysis Report Fire Protection Systems             19 Section 1R06: Flood Protection Measures DOCUMENTS NUMBER                                             TITLE NRC Circular 78-06                 Potential Common Mode Flooding of ECCS Equipment Rooms at BWR Facilities NRC Information Notice 2003-08     Potential Flooding Through Unsealed Concrete Floor Cracks NRC Information Notice 2005-11     Internal Flooding/Spray-Down of Safety-Related Equipment due to Unsealed Equipment Hatch Floor Plugs and/or Blocked Floor Drains NRC Information Notice 2005-30     Safe Shutdown Potentially Challenged by Unanalyzed Internal Flooding Events and Inadequate Design NRC Information Notice 2007-01     Recent Operating Experience Concerning Hydrostatic Barriers NRC Information Notice 83-44       Potential Damage to Redundant Safety Equipment as a Result of Backflow Through the Equipment and Floor Drain System NRC Information Notice 87-49       Deficiencies in Outside Containment Flooding Protection A-4                              Attachment


Section 1R12: Maintenance EffectivenessCONDITION REPORTS 2009-1760 2009-2601 DOCUMENTS TITLE DATE Fort Calhoun Station Maintenance Rule Functional Scoping Data Sheet Collection Functional Scoping Data Sheet for Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps August 23, 2005 Functional Scoping Data Sheet for Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps August 23, 2005 Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report: Diesel Generator 2 Exceeded Three Year Maintenance Rule Unavailability Time  
Section 1R06: Flood Protection Measures DOCUMENTS NUMBER                                          TITLE NRC Information Notice 94-27        Facility Operating Concerns Resulting from Local Area Flooding NRC Information Notice 98-31        Fire Protection System Design Deficiencies and Common Mode Flooding of Emergency Core Cooling System Rooms at Washington Nuclear Power Unit 2 Section 1R11: Licensed Operator Requalification Program DOCUMENTS NUMBER                                      TITLE                              REVISION 82111a-1          Simulator Scenario Guide, Off-normal Operations: Control Room        3 Crew in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus AOP-39            Toxic Gas                                                            2 EOP-00            Standard Post Trip Actions                                          24 EOP-01            Reactor Trip Recovery                                                13 Section 1R12: Maintenance Effectiveness CONDITION REPORTS 2009-1760         2009-2601 DOCUMENTS TITLE                                         DATE Fort Calhoun Station Maintenance Rule Functional Scoping Data Sheet Collection August 23, Functional Scoping Data Sheet for Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps 2005 August 23, Functional Scoping Data Sheet for Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps 2005 Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report: Diesel Generator 2 Exceeded Three Year Maintenance Rule Unavailability Time A-5                              Attachment


A-6 Attachment Section 1R13: Maintenance Risk Assessment and Emergent Work Controls DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISION SO-M-100 Conduct of Maintenance 49 ANSI N18.7 Administrative Controls for Nuclear Power Plants 1972 Control room operating logs dated April 6, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for April 6, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of April 5, 2009 Control room operating logs dated May 4, 2009   Risk evaluation and risk management actions for May 4, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of May 4, 2009 Control room operating logs dated June 17, 2009   Risk evaluation and risk management actions for June 17, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of June 15, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for June 17, 2009
Section 1R13: Maintenance Risk Assessment and Emergent Work Controls DOCUMENTS NUMBER                                   TITLE                               REVISION SO-M-100     Conduct of Maintenance                                                 49 ANSI N18.7   Administrative Controls for Nuclear Power Plants                     1972 Control room operating logs dated April 6, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for April 6, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of April 5, 2009 Control room operating logs dated May 4, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for May 4, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of May 4, 2009 Control room operating logs dated June 17, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for June 17, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of June 15, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for June 17, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of June 15, 2009 Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations NUMBER                                  TITLE                              REVISION /
DATE Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report - Non Safety            May 6, 2009 Related Relay Installed in Control Circuit for Pump for Radiation Monitor RM-050/051 Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report - Valve                May 15, 2009 HCV-492A, Heat Exchanger AC-1D Component Cooling Water Inlet Valve Failed to Fully Close A-6                              Attachment


Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of June 15, 2009 Section 1R15:  Operability Evaluations NUMBER TITLE REVISION / DATE  Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report - Non Safety Related Relay Installed in Control Circuit for Pump for Radiation Monitor RM-050/051 May 6, 2009 Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report - Valve HCV-492A, Heat Exchanger AC-1D Component Cooling Water Inlet Valve Failed to Fully Close May 15, 2009 A-7 Attachment Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations NUMBER TITLE REVISION / DATE 11405-E-137 Schematic, Wiring Diagram & Switch Developments for Control Valve YCV-1045 to Steam Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10 26 CEOG STS Combustion Engineering owners Group Standard Technical Specifications, Section 1.1, Definitions 3.0 IC-ST-IA-3009 Operability Test of IA-YCV-1045-C and Close Stroke Test of Valve YCV-1045 16 IC-ST-MS-0027 Channel Calibration of Steam Generator RC-2A Channel B Pressure Loop B/P-902 17 NOD-QP-31.1 Operability evaluation form for condition report 2009-1611 April 7, 2009 NRC Regulatory Guide 1.118 Periodic Testing of Electric Power and Protection Systems November 1977 TDB-VIII Technical Data Book - Equipment Operability Guidance 39 USAR-14.10 Updated Safety Analysis Report, Section 14.10, "Malfunctions of the Feedwater System" 20 CONDITION REPORTS 2009-1611 2009-1620 2009-1649 2009-1692 2009-1821 2009-2219 2009-2703 2007-2725 2009-2745 2007-2763 2009-2772 2009-1770 2009-2537 WORK ORDERS 00312701 00337754 891345 Section 1R18: Plant Modifications NUMBER TITLE DATEEngineering Change 46177 Temporary Modification to Remove Temperature Element D/TE-112H Input from Reactor Protection System Channel D Project Number PR-08-5040, Procedure Number 70587543, Site Acceptance Test, Omaha Public Power District, Fort Calhoun Auxiliary Building 106 Ton X-Sam Crane  
Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations NUMBER                                   TITLE                             REVISION /
DATE 11405-E-137     Schematic, Wiring Diagram & Switch Developments for                   26 Control Valve YCV-1045 to Steam Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10 CEOG STS         Combustion Engineering owners Group Standard Technical               3.0 Specifications, Section 1.1, Definitions IC-ST-IA-3009   Operability Test of IA-YCV-1045-C and Close Stroke Test of           16 Valve YCV-1045 IC-ST-MS-0027   Channel Calibration of Steam Generator RC-2A Channel B               17 Pressure Loop B/P-902 NOD-QP-31.1     Operability evaluation form for condition report 2009-1611     April 7, 2009 NRC Regulatory   Periodic Testing of Electric Power and Protection Systems       November Guide 1.118                                                                          1977 TDB-VIII         Technical Data Book - Equipment Operability Guidance                 39 USAR-14.10       Updated Safety Analysis Report, Section 14.10, Malfunctions         20 of the Feedwater System CONDITION REPORTS 2009-1611       2009-1620           2009-1649           2009-1692         2009-1821 2009-2219       2009-2703           2007-2725           2009-2745         2007-2763 2009-2772       2009-1770           2009-2537 WORK ORDERS 00312701         00337754             891345 Section 1R18: Plant Modifications NUMBER                                         TITLE                         DATE Engineering Change 46177       Temporary Modification to Remove Temperature Element D/TE-112H Input from Reactor Protection System Channel D Project Number PR-08-5040, Site Acceptance Test, Omaha Public Power District, Fort Procedure Number 70587543, Calhoun Auxiliary Building 106 Ton X-Sam Crane A-7                              Attachment


A-8 Attachment Section 1R18: Plant Modifications NUMBER TITLE DATEPurchase Order Number 116712 Upgrade, PaR Nuclear ANSI/ASMEB30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist)", 1988 CONDITION REPORTS 2009-2070 2009-2096 WORK REQUEST 135699 Section 1R19: Postmaintenance Testing
Section 1R18: Plant Modifications NUMBER                                         TITLE                         DATE Purchase Order Number         Upgrade, PaR Nuclear 116712 ANSI/ASMEB30.2               Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge,           1988 Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist),
CONDITION REPORTS 2009-2070       2009-2096 WORK REQUEST 135699 Section 1R19: Postmaintenance Testing PROCEDURES TITLE                                REVISION NUMBER Raw Water System Remote Position Indicator Verification 4
OP-ST-VX-3017A      Surveillance Test Inspection and Repair of Safety Related Masoneilan PE-RR-VX-0421S                                                                        9 Minitork 37000 Series Butterfly Valves OP-ST-RW-3002A      Raw Water System Category A and B Valve Exercise Test            12 OP-ST-AFW-0004      Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10 Operability Test                  26 WORK ORDERS 00318857        00341360            00340761            00339293          00338587 Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing PROCEDURES NUMBER                                        TITLE                          DATE IC-ST-RW-3001                Raw Water System Category C Valve Inservice Test            9 Steam Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10, Steam OP-ST-AFW-3001                                                                            5 Isolation Valve, and Check Valve Tests A-8                                Attachment


PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE REVISION OP-ST-VX-3017A Raw Water System Remote Position Indicator Verification Surveillance Test 4 PE-RR-VX-0421S Inspection and Repair of Safety Related Masoneilan Minitork 37000 Series Butterfly Valves 9 OP-ST-RW-3002A Raw Water System Category A and B Valve Exercise Test 12 OP-ST-AFW-0004 Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10 Operability Test 26 WORK ORDERS 00318857 00341360 00340761 00339293 00338587 Section 1R22: Surveillance TestingPROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE DATEIC-ST-RW-3001 Raw Water System Category C Valve Inservice Test 9 OP-ST-AFW-3001 Steam Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10, Steam Isolation Valve, and Check Valve Tests 5
Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing PROCEDURES NUMBER                                     TITLE                         DATE OP-ST-DG-0001               Diesel Generator 1 Check                                 64 Refueling System Spent Fuel Handling Machine OP-ST-FH-0007                                                                         25 Interlocks Test for Spent Fuel Shuffle OP-ST-RC-3001               Reactor Coolant System Leak Rate Test                     32 DOCUMENTS NUMBER                                   TITLE                       REVISION Information Notice 2007-27 Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generator Operability Information Notice 2007-36 Emergency Diesel Generator Voltage Regulator Problems Information Notice 89-07   Failures of Small-Diameter Tubing in Control Air, Fuel Oil, and Lube Oil Systems Which Render Emergency Diesel Generators Inoperable Information Notice 98-43   Leaks in the Emergency Diesel Generator Lubricating Oil and Jacket Water Piping OpE Briefing 2007-03       Emergency Diesel Generators: Analysis & Trends NRC Regulatory Guide 1.9   Application and Testing of Safety-Related Diesel   Revision 4 Generators in Nuclear Power Plants USAR-9.4                   Auxiliary Feedwater System                         Revision 17 WORK ORDERS 00330998           00332812         00332826 A-9                              Attachment
A-9 Attachment Section 1R22:  Surveillance TestingPROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE DATEOP-ST-DG-0001 Diesel Generator 1 Check 64 OP-ST-FH-0007 Refueling System Spent Fuel Handling Machine Interlocks Test for Spent Fuel Shuffle 25 OP-ST-RC-3001 Reactor Coolant System Leak Rate Test 32 DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISIONInformation Notice 2007-27 Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generator Operability Information Notice 2007-36 Emergency Diesel Generator Voltage Regulator Problems Information Notice 89-07 Failures of Small-Diameter Tubing in Control Air, Fuel Oil, and Lube Oil Systems Which Render Emergency Diesel Generators Inoperable Information Notice 98-43 Leaks in the Emergency Diesel Generator Lubricating Oil and Jacket Water Piping OpE Briefing 2007-03 Emergency Diesel Generators: Analysis & Trends NRC Regulatory Guide 1.9 Application and Testing of Safet y-Related Diesel Generators in Nuclear Power Plants Revision 4 USAR-9.4 Auxiliary Feedwater System Revision 17 WORK ORDERS 00330998 00332812 00332826  


A-10 Attachment Section 1EP6: Drill Evaluation PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE REVISION EPIP-OSC-1 Emergency Classification 46 EPIP-TSC-1 Activation of the Technical Support Center 31 Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of ProblemsCONDITION REPORTS 2007-3046 2007-3461 2007-4753 2007-4790 2008-0645 2009-1319 2009-1320 2009-1597 2009-1887}}
Section 1EP6: Drill Evaluation PROCEDURES NUMBER                                   TITLE                   REVISION EPIP-OSC-1     Emergency Classification                                 46 EPIP-TSC-1     Activation of the Technical Support Center               31 Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems CONDITION REPORTS 2007-3046       2007-3461         2007-4753         2007-4790 2008-0645 2009-1319       2009-1320         2009-1597         2009-1887 A-10                    Attachment}}

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IR 2009003-09-003 on 04/01/09 -06/30/09 for Fort Calhoun
ML092150369
Person / Time
Site: Fort Calhoun Omaha Public Power District icon.png
Issue date: 08/03/2009
From: Clark J
NRC/RGN-IV/DRP/RPB-E
To: Bannister D
Omaha Public Power District
References
EA-09-174 IR-09-003
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UNITED STATES NUC LE AR RE G UL AT O RY C O M M I S S I O N R E GI ON I V 612 EAST LAMAR BLVD , SU I TE 400 AR LI N GTON , TEXAS 76011-4125 August 3, 2009 EA-09-174 David J. Bannister, Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 P. O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0550

Subject:

FORT CALHOUN STATION NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000285/2009003 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Bannister:

On June 30, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Fort Calhoun Station. The enclosed integrated inspection report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on July 7, 2009, with Jeff Reinhart, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff.

The inspections examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

The NRC identified an issue that was evaluated under the risk significance determination process as having very low safety significance (Green). The NRC determined that a violation was associated with this issue. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy included in the NRCs Web site at www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html.

The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail in the subject inspection report. The violation involved Omaha Public Power Districts (OPPDs) failure to classify raw water strainer components as safety-related. The violation is being cited in the Notice because one of the criteria specified in Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy for a noncited violation was not satisfied.

Specifically, OPPD failed to restore compliance for an existing noncited violation within a reasonable time after the noncited violation was documented in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007007, dated September 7, 2007. Please note that you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, if you disagree with other aspects of the finding, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the

Omaha Public Power District Regional Administrator, Region IV, and the NRC Resident Inspector at Fort Calhoun. The information you provide will be considered in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0305.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, and its enclosure, will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records component of NRCs document system (ADAMS).

ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Jeffrey A. Clark Project Branch E Division of Reactor Projects Docket: 50-285 License: DPR-40

Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report 05000285/200903 w/

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Enclosure:

Jeffrey A. Reinhart Site Vice President Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm P.O. Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0550 Mr. Thomas C. Matthews Manager - Nuclear Licensing Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm.

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NOTICE OF VIOLATION Omaha Public Power District Docket 50-285 Fort Calhoun Station License DPR-40 EA-09-174 During an NRC inspection conducted from April 1, 2009, through June 30, 2009, a violation of NRC requirements was identified. In accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, the violation is listed below:

Part 50 of 10 CFR, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design Control, requires, in part, that measures be established to assure that applicable regulatory requirements and the design basis are correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions.

Part 50.2 of 10 CFR defines safety-related structures, systems and components as those structures, systems and components that are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to assure: . . ., in part,

  • The capability to shut down the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition; or
  • The capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in . . . § 100.11 of this chapter, as applicable. . .

Contrary to the above, between 1992 and 2009, the licensee failed to assure that the design basis is correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions. Specifically, the licensee failed to correctly translate the design basis of the raw water system strainers into Design Basis Document SDBD-AC-RW-101, Attachment 20, ARequirements and Design of Raw Water Pump Discharge Strainers and Motors (AC-12A and 12B),@ in that the document stipulated that the strainers were not safety related but the raw water strainers had a safety function. Specifically, the raw water strainers are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to maintain the reactor in a safe shutdown condition and to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in § 100.11 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

This violation is associated with a Green significance determination process (SDP) finding.

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Omaha Public Power District is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN:

Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 612 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector at the facility that is the subject of this Notice of Violation (Notice), within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice. This Enclosure 1

reply should be clearly marked as a Reply to a Notice of Violation; EA-09-174 and should include: (1) the reason for the violation or, if contested, the basis for disputing the violation or severity level, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Your response may reference or include previous docketed correspondence, if the correspondence adequately addresses the required response. If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an Order or a Demand for Information may be issued as to why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked, or why such other actions that may be proper should not be taken. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.

If you contest this enforcement action, you should also provide a copy of your response, with the basis for your denial, to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

Because your response will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html, to the extent possible, it should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the public without redaction. If personal privacy or proprietary information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, then please provide a bracketed copy of your response that identifies the information that should be protected and a redacted copy of your response that deletes such information. If you request withholding of such material, you must specifically identify the portions of your response that you seek to have withheld and provide in detail the bases for your claim of withholding (e.g., explain why the disclosure of information will create an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or provide the information required by 10 CFR 2.390(b) to support a request for withholding confidential commercial or financial information). If safeguards information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21.

Dated this 3rd day of August 2009 Enclosure 1

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV Docket: 50-285 License: DPR-40 Report: 05000285/2009003 Licensee: Omaha Public Power District Facility: Fort Calhoun Station Location: Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm.

P.O. Box 399, Highway 75 - North of Fort Calhoun Fort Calhoun, Nebraska Dates: April 1 through June 30, 2009 Inspectors: J. Hanna, Senior Resident Inspector J. Kirkland, Senior Resident Inspector P. Elkmann, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector W. Schaup, Project Engineer Approved By: Jeff A. Clark, Chief, Project Branch E Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure 2

SUMMARY

OF FINDINGS IR 05000285/2009003; 04/01//2009 - 06/30/2009; Fort Calhoun Station, Integrated Resident and Regional Report; Problem Identification and Resolution.

The report covered a 3-month period of inspections by resident inspectors and announced baseline inspections by regional based inspectors. One Green cited violation was identified.

The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, or Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process. Findings for which the significance determination process does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.

A. NRC-Identified Findings and Self-Revealing Findings Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems

  • Green. The inspectors identified a cited violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, for the failure to correctly translate the Fort Calhoun Station raw water strainer components design basis into specifications, procedures, and instructions. The raw water strainers were incorrectly translated as nonsafety-related in design documents for their function of filtering small debris from the raw water system although the equipment is relied upon for design basis accident mitigation. This violation was identified by the NRC in 2007 and was a continuing violation that was not corrected in a reasonable time.

This finding was more than minor because it affected the Mitigating System Cornerstone objective of the design control attribute to ensure the reliability and availability of the raw water system to mitigate initiating events. Using the NRC Manual Chapter 0609, Phase 1 screening worksheet, the issue screened as having very low safety significance because it was a design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in a loss of operability per Part 9900, Technical Guidance, Operability Determination Process for Operability and Functional Assessment. The finding had a problem identification and resolution crosscutting aspect (corrective action component) because the licensee failed to take appropriate corrective actions to address the safety issue in a timely manner

P.1(d) (Section 4OA2).

B. Licensee-Identified Violations None Enclosure 2

REPORT DETAILS Summary of Plant Status The unit began this inspection period in Mode 1 at full rated thermal power. On April 19, 2009, reactor power was reduced to approximately 80 percent to support main condenser cleaning.

Reactor power was incrementally increased beginning on April 21, 2009, until it reached 100 percent power on April 25, 2009, where the plant remained until the end of the inspection period.

1. REACTOR SAFETY Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity, and Emergency Preparedness 1R01 Adverse Weather Protection (71111.01)

.1 Readiness for Impending Adverse Weather Conditions

a. Inspection Scope Since thunderstorms with potential tornados and high winds were forecast in the vicinity of the facility for the weekend of June 6, 2009, the inspectors reviewed the licensees overall preparations and protection for the expected weather conditions. On June 5, 2009, the inspectors walked down the switchyard and areas around the main transformer because their risk important functions could be affected or required because of high winds, tornado-generated missiles, or the loss of offsite power. The inspectors evaluated the licensees preparations against the sites procedures and determined that the licensees actions were adequate. During the inspection, the inspectors focused on plant-specific design features and the licensees procedures used to respond to specified adverse weather conditions. The inspectors also toured the plant grounds to look for any loose debris that could become missiles during a tornado. The inspectors evaluated operator staffing and accessibility of controls and indications for those systems required to control the plant. Additionally, the inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report and performance requirements for systems selected for inspection, and verified that operator actions were appropriate as specified by plant-specific procedures. The inspectors also reviewed a sample of corrective action program items to verify that the licensee identified adverse weather issues at an appropriate threshold and dispositioned them through the corrective action program in accordance with the stations corrective action procedures. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of one readiness for impending adverse weather condition sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.01-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

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.2 Readiness to Cope with External Flooding

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated the design, material condition, and procedures for coping with the design basis probable maximum flood. The evaluation included a review to check for deviations from the descriptions provided in the Updated Safety Analysis Report for features intended to mitigate the potential for flooding from external factors. As part of this evaluation, the inspectors checked for obstructions that could prevent draining, checked that the roofs did not contain obvious loose items that could clog drains in the event of heavy precipitation, and determined that barriers required to mitigate the flood were in place and operable. Additionally, the inspectors performed a walkdown of the protected area to identify any modification to the site that would inhibit site drainage during a probable maximum precipitation event or allow water ingress past a barrier.

The inspectors also reviewed the abnormal operating procedure for mitigating the design basis flood to ensure it could be implemented as written. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of one external flooding sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.01-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R04 Equipment Alignments (71111.04)

.1 Partial Walkdown

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors performed partial system walkdowns of the following risk-significant systems:
  • June 5, 2009, portions of the raw water system with the Heat Exchanger AC-1D out of service for maintenance
  • June 25, 2009, portions of the component cooling water system while the Heat Exchanger AC-1B was out of service for maintenance The inspectors selected these systems based on their risk significance relative to the Reactor Safety Cornerstones at the time they were inspected. The inspectors attempted to identify any discrepancies that could affect the function of the system, and, therefore, Enclosure 2

potentially increase risk. The inspectors reviewed applicable operating procedures, system diagrams, Updated Safety Analysis Report, technical specification requirements, administrative technical specifications, outstanding work orders, condition reports, and the impact of ongoing work activities on redundant trains of equipment in order to identify conditions that could have rendered the systems incapable of performing their intended functions. The inspectors also walked down accessible portions of the systems to verify system components and support equipment were aligned correctly and operable. The inspectors examined the material condition of the components and observed operating parameters of equipment to verify that there were no obvious deficiencies. The inspectors also verified that the licensee had properly identified and resolved equipment alignment problems that could cause initiating events or impact the capability of mitigating systems or barriers and entered them into the corrective action program with the appropriate significance characterization. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of three partial system walkdown samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.04-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

.2 Complete Walkdown

a. Inspection Scope On June 11, 2009, the inspectors performed a complete system alignment inspection of the auxiliary feedwater system to verify the functional capability of the system. The inspectors selected this system because it was considered both safety significant and risk significant in the licensees probabilistic risk assessment. The inspectors walked down the system to review mechanical and electrical equipment line ups, electrical power availability, system pressure and temperature indications, as appropriate, component labeling, component lubrication, component and equipment cooling, hangers and supports, operability of support systems, and to ensure that ancillary equipment or debris did not interfere with equipment operation. The inspectors reviewed a sample of past and outstanding work orders to determine whether any deficiencies significantly affected the system function. In addition, the inspectors reviewed the corrective action program database to ensure that system equipment-alignment problems were being identified and appropriately resolved. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of one complete system walkdown sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.04-05. This walkdown was performed in conjunction with Operating Experience Smart Sample FY 2009-02 Negative Trend and Recurring Events Involving Feedwater Systems.

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b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R05 Quarterly Fire Protection Tours (71111.05)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors conducted fire protection walkdowns that were focused on availability, accessibility, and the condition of firefighting equipment in the following risk-significant plant areas:
  • April 30, 2009, Fire Area 6.5, shutdown heat exchanger, Area I, Room 15
  • April 30, 2009, Fire Area 6.6, shutdown heat exchanger, Area II, Room 14
  • June 4, 2009, Fire Area 33, component cooling heat exchanger area, Room 18
  • June 17, 2009, Fire Area 36A, east switchgear area, Room 56E The inspectors reviewed areas to assess if licensee personnel had implemented a fire protection program that adequately controlled combustibles and ignition sources within the plant; effectively maintained fire detection and suppression capability; maintained passive fire protection features in good material condition; and had implemented adequate compensatory measures for out-of-service, degraded or inoperable fire protection equipment, systems, or features, in accordance with the licensees fire plan.

The inspectors selected fire areas based on their overall contribution to internal fire risk as documented in the plants Individual Plant Examination of External Events with later additional insights, their potential to affect equipment that could initiate or mitigate a plant transient, or their impact on the plants ability to respond to a security event. Using the documents listed in the attachment, the inspectors verified that fire hoses and extinguishers were in their designated locations and available for immediate use; that fire detectors and sprinklers were unobstructed, that transient material loading was within the analyzed limits; and fire doors, dampers, and penetration seals appeared to be in satisfactory condition. The inspectors also verified that minor issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensees corrective action program.

Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of four quarterly fire-protection inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.05-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R06 Flood Protection Measures (71111.06)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report, the flooding analysis, and plant procedures to assess susceptibilities involving internal flooding; reviewed the Enclosure 2

corrective action program to determine if licensee identified and corrected flooding problems; inspected underground bunkers/manholes to verify the adequacy of sump pumps, level alarm circuits, cable splices subject to submergence, and drainage for bunkers/manholes; and verified that operator actions for coping with flooding can reasonably achieve the desired outcomes. The inspectors also walked down the two areas listed below to verify the adequacy of equipment seals located below the flood line, floor and wall penetration seals, watertight door seals, common drain lines and sumps, sump pumps, level alarms, and control circuits, and temporary or removable flood barriers. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program (71111.11)

a. Inspection Scope On June 16, 2009, the inspectors observed Crew D licensed operators in the plants simulator to verify that operator performance was adequate, evaluators were identifying, and documenting crew performance, problems, and training were being conducted in accordance with licensee procedures. The inspectors evaluated the following areas:
  • Licensed operator performance
  • Crews clarity and formality of communications
  • Crews ability to take timely actions in the conservative direction
  • Crews prioritization, interpretation, and verification of annunciator alarms
  • Crews correct use and implementation of abnormal and emergency procedures
  • Control board manipulations
  • Supervisors oversight and direction
  • Crews ability to identify and implement appropriate technical specification actions and emergency plan actions and notifications Enclosure 2

The inspectors compared the crews performance in these areas to pre-established operator action expectations and successful critical task completion requirements.

Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of one quarterly licensed-operator requalification program sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.11.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness (71111.12)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated degraded performance issues involving the following risk significant systems:
  • Review of a(4) status of Diesel Generator 2 because the availability goal was exceeded
  • Review of a(4) status of the turbine driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following two recent failures The inspectors reviewed events such as, where ineffective equipment maintenance had resulted in valid or invalid automatic actuations of engineered safeguards systems and independently verified the licensee's actions to address system performance or condition problems in terms of the following:
  • Implementing appropriate work practices
  • Identifying and addressing common cause failures
  • Characterizing system reliability issues for performance
  • Charging unavailability for performance
  • Trending key parameters for condition monitoring
  • Verifying appropriate performance criteria for structures, systems, and components classified as having an adequate demonstration of performance through preventive maintenance, as described in 10 CFR 50.65(a)(2), or as requiring the establishment of appropriate and adequate goals and corrective Enclosure 2

actions for systems classified as not having adequate performance, as described in 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1)

The inspectors assessed performance issues with respect to the reliability, availability, and condition monitoring of the system. In addition, the inspectors verified maintenance effectiveness issues were entered into the corrective action program with the appropriate significance characterization. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of two quarterly maintenance effectiveness samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.12-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (71111.13)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the licensees evaluation and management of plant risk for the maintenance and emergent work activities affecting risk-significant and safety-related equipment listed below to verify that the appropriate risk assessments were performed prior to removing equipment for work:
  • Emergent issue when the turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 tripped and became inoperable while already in a yellow risk condition due to containment spray Pump SI-3A being out of service for maintenance on April 6, 2009
  • Evaluation of risk management actions during the Diesel Generator 1 inspection, which is a yellow core damage frequency maintenance item and an orange core damage probability maintenance activity on May 4, 2009
  • Impact on plant risk with Diesel Generator 2 out of service for longer than scheduled and maintenance on Valve HCV-480 (component cooling water inlet valve for shutdown cooling Heat Exchange 4A) was ongoing on June 17, 2009
  • Evaluation of risk management actions during the monthly run of the diesel driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-54 while Air Compressor CA-1B was out of service for maintenance The inspectors selected these activities based on potential risk significance relative to the reactor safety cornerstones. As applicable for each activity, the inspectors verified that the licensee performed risk assessments as required by 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) and that the assessments were accurate and complete. When the licensee performed emergent work, the inspectors verified that the licensee promptly assessed and managed plant risk. The inspectors reviewed the scope of maintenance work, discussed Enclosure 2

the results of the assessment with the licensee's probabilistic risk analyst or shift technical advisor, and verified plant conditions were consistent with the risk assessment.

The inspectors also reviewed the technical specification requirements and inspected portions of redundant safety systems, when applicable, to verify risk analysis assumptions were valid and applicable requirements were met. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of four maintenance risk assessments and emergent work control inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.13-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R15 Operability Evaluations (71111.15)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following issues:
  • Operability of turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following a failure to run on April 6, 2009
  • Operability of hydrogen analyzer due to Isolation Valve HCV-820B being declared inoperable on April 6, 2009
  • Operability of Radiation Monitor RM050/51 after discovery of a noncritical quality element relay in the pump circuitry on April 13, 2009
  • Operability of raw water Heat Exchanger AC-1D following Valve HCV-492A being declared inoperable on April 16, 2009
  • Operability of Channel B reactor protection system Trip Units 6 and 7 following failure of split loop calibration on June 10, 2009
  • Operability of Valve MS-291 following discovery of solenoid exceeding qualified lifetime on June 11, 2009
  • Operability of Inverters A and B following inverters transferring to backup power on June 16, 2009 The inspectors selected these potential operability issues based on the risk-significance of the associated components and systems. The inspectors evaluated the technical adequacy of the evaluations to ensure that technical specification operability was Enclosure 2

properly justified and the subject component or system remained available such that no unrecognized increase in risk occurred. The inspectors compared the operability and design criteria in the appropriate sections of the technical specifications and Updated Safety Analysis Report to the licensees evaluations, to determine whether the components or systems were operable. Where compensatory measures were required to maintain operability, the inspectors determined whether the measures in place would function as intended and were properly controlled. The inspectors determined, where appropriate, compliance with bounding limitations associated with the evaluations.

Additionally, the inspectors also reviewed a sampling of corrective action documents to verify that the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of eight operability evaluations inspection sample(s) as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.15-04

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R18 Plant Modifications (71111.18)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following modifications to verify that the safety functions of important safety systems were not degraded:
  • Temporary modification to remove the hot leg temperature resistance temperature detector from the reactor protection system, Channel D safety channel and replace it with a temperature detector from the control channel The inspectors reviewed the temporary modification and the associated safety evaluation screening against the system design bases documentation, including the Updated Safety Analysis Report and the technical specifications, and verified that the modification did not adversely affect the system operability and availability. The inspectors also verified that the installation and restoration were consistent with the modification documents and that configuration control was adequate. Additionally, the inspectors verified that the temporary modification was identified on control room drawings, appropriate tags were placed on the affected equipment, and the licensee evaluated the combined effects on mitigating systems and the integrity of radiological barriers.
  • Permanent modification to upgrade the auxiliary building crane to 106 tons The inspectors reviewed key affected parameters associated with energy needs, materials and replacement components, timing, heat removal, control signals, equipment protection from hazards, operations, flow paths, pressure boundary, ventilation boundary, structural, process medium properties, licensing basis, and failure modes for Enclosure 2

the modification listed above. The inspectors verified that modification preparation, staging, and implementation did not impair emergency or abnormal operating procedure actions, key safety functions, or operator response to loss of key safety functions; postmodification testing will maintain the plant in a safe configuration during testing by verifying that unintended system interactions will not occur, systems, structures and components performance characteristics still meet the design basis, the appropriateness of modification design assumptions, and the modification test acceptance criteria will be met; and licensee personnel identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with permanent plant modifications. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of two samples for plant modifications as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.18-05

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R19 Postmaintenance Testing (71111.19)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the following postmaintenance activities to verify that procedures and test activities were adequate to ensure system operability and functional capability:
  • Postmaintenance testing of turbine driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 following replacement of relay 62/1045 on May 13, 2009
  • Postmaintenance testing of Valve HCV-2880A (AC-1A raw water inlet valve) following valve rebuild on June 5, 2009
  • Postmaintenance testing of Valve HCV-2851 (AC-10B discharge valve) following an actuator rebuild on June 10, 2009
  • Postmaintenance testing of Valve HCV-492A (component cooling water Heat Exchanger AC-1D component cooling water inlet valve) following valve shaft maintenance
  • Postmaintenance testing of Air Compressor CA-1B following maintenance on June 29, 2009 The inspectors selected these activities based upon the structure, system, or component's ability to affect risk. The inspectors evaluated these activities for the following (as applicable):
  • The effect of testing on the plant had been adequately addressed; testing was adequate for the maintenance performed Enclosure 2
  • Acceptance criteria were clear and demonstrated operational readiness; test instrumentation was appropriate The inspectors evaluated the activities against the technical specifications, the Updated Safety Analysis Report, 10 CFR Part 50 requirements, licensee procedures, and various NRC generic communications to ensure that the test results adequately ensured that the equipment met the licensing basis and design requirements. In addition, the inspectors reviewed corrective action documents associated with postmaintenance tests to determine whether the licensee was identifying problems and entering them in the corrective action program and that the problems were being corrected commensurate with their importance to safety. Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of five postmaintenance testing inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.19-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1R22 Surveillance Testing (71111.22)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report, procedure requirements, and technical specifications to ensure that the surveillance activities listed below demonstrated that the systems, structures, and components tested were capable of performing their intended safety functions. The inspectors either witnessed or reviewed test data to verify that the significant surveillance test attributes were adequate to address the following:
  • Preconditioning
  • Evaluation of testing impact on the plant
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Test equipment
  • Procedures
  • Jumper/lifted lead controls
  • Test data
  • Testing frequency and method demonstrated technical specification operability Enclosure 2
  • Test equipment removal
  • Restoration of plant systems
  • Fulfillment of ASME Code requirements
  • Updating of performance indicator data
  • Engineering evaluations, root causes, and bases for returning tested systems, structures, and components not meeting the test acceptance criteria were correct
  • Reference setting data
  • Annunciators and alarms setpoints The inspectors also verified that licensee personnel identified and implemented any needed corrective actions associated with the surveillance testing.
  • June 3, 2009, fuel handling machine interlock test
  • June 4, 2009, raw water system Category C valve inservice test
  • June 22, 2009, Review of the reactor coolant system leak rate test Specific documents reviewed during this inspection are listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of five surveillance testing inspection samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.22-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

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Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness 1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes (71114.04)

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors performed an in-office review of Revision 12 to Section P, Responsibility for the Planning Effort, Development, Periodic Review and Distribution, of the Fort Calhoun Radiological Emergency Response Plan. This revision changed the requirement for an annual Quality Department audit of the emergency planning program to a requirement to conduct an audit at periods not to exceed 24 months in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t)(1)(ii), and updated the titles and duties of station personnel responsible for overseeing the emergency planning program.

This revision was compared to its previous revision, to the criteria of NUREG-0654, Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants, Revision 1, and to the standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b) to determine if the revision adequately implemented the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(q). This review was not documented in a safety evaluation report and did not constitute approval of licensee-generated changes; therefore, this revision is subject to future inspection.

These activities constitute completion of one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71114.04-05.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

1EP6 Drill Evaluation (71114.06)

.1 Emergency Preparedness Drill Observation

a. Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated the conduct of a routine licensee emergency drill on May 19, 2009, to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification, notification, and protective action recommendation development activities. The inspectors observed emergency response operations in the Technical Support Center to determine whether the event classification, notifications, and protective action recommendations were performed in accordance with procedures. The inspectors also attended the licensee drill critique to compare any inspector-observed weakness with those identified by the licensee in order to evaluate the critique and to verify whether the licensee was properly identifying weaknesses and entering them into the corrective action program. As part of the inspection, the inspectors reviewed the drill package and other documents listed in the attachment.

These activities constitute completion of one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71114.06-05.

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b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems (71152)

Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity, Emergency Preparedness, Public Radiation Safety, Occupational Radiation Safety, and Physical Protection

.1 Routine Reviews of Identification and Resolution of Problems

a. Inspection Scope As part of the various baseline inspection procedures discussed in previous sections of this report, the inspectors routinely reviewed issues during baseline inspection activities and plant status reviews to verify that they were being entered into the licensees corrective action program at an appropriate threshold, that adequate attention was being given to timely corrective actions, and that adverse trends were identified and addressed. The inspectors reviewed attributes that included the complete and accurate identification of the problem; the timely correction, commensurate with the safety significance; the evaluation and disposition of performance issues, generic implications, common causes, contributing factors, root causes, extent of condition reviews, and previous occurrences reviews; and the classification, prioritization, focus, and timeliness of corrective actions. Minor issues entered into the licensees corrective action program because of the inspectors observations are included in the attached list of documents reviewed.

These routine reviews for the identification and resolution of problems did not constitute any additional inspection samples. Instead, by procedure, they were considered an integral part of the inspections performed during the quarter and documented in Section 1 of this report.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

.2 Daily Corrective Action Program Reviews

a. Inspection Scope In order to assist with the identification of repetitive equipment failures and specific human performance issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the licensees corrective action program. The inspectors accomplished this through review of the stations daily corrective action documents.

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The inspectors performed these daily reviews as part of their daily plant status monitoring activities and, as such, did not constitute any separate inspection samples.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

.3 Selected Issue Follow-up Inspection

a. Inspection Scope During a review of items entered in the licensees corrective action program, the inspectors identified a corrective action item, that appeared to have insufficient actions taken by the licensee, documenting corrective actions associated with the raw water strainers design basis as outlined in Inspection Report 05000285/2007007.

These activities constitute completion of one in-depth problem identification and resolution sample as defined in Inspection Procedure 71152-05.

b. Findings Introduction. The inspectors identified a Green, cited violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III (Design Control), for the failure to correctly translate the Fort Calhoun Station raw water strainer component design basis into specifications, procedures, and instructions. The raw water strainers were incorrectly translated as nonsafety-related in design documents for their function of filtering small debris from the raw water system, although the equipment is relied upon for design basis accident mitigation. This violation was identified by the NRC in 2007 and was a continuing violation that was not corrected in a reasonable time. The licensee documented this issue in Condition Report 2009-1597.

Description. Upon reviewing Condition Report 2007-3046 on April 5, 2009, the inspectors discovered that no corrective actions for a prior design control violation had been taken, nor had any hardware improvements been completed that might have improved the ability of the raw water system to cope with debris clogging. The licensee documented this issue in Condition Report 2009-1597.

As background, in 2005, the NRC opened Unresolved Item 05000285/2005009-01 because the licensee had classified the raw water strainers as nonsafety related in design documents but it appeared that the raw water strainers should have been classified as safety related. Specifically, the raw water strainers were relied upon during design basis accidents to (1) pass sufficient flow to allow the raw water system to perform its heat removal safety function; and (2) filter sufficient debris to prevent blockage of safety related components, including the raw water/component cooling water heat exchangers. The licensee had not demonstrated that the raw water system could perform its safety function for its 30 day mission time if the strainers failed as-is (stopped) or if they developed holes (or gaps) that would allow debris into the system.

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The unresolved item was opened until the NRC could perform additional followup concerning the safety classification.

In 2007, during a component design basis inspection, the NRC concluded that the licensee had misclassified the raw water strainers. The NRC issued a noncited violation to the licensee (see NCV 05000285/2007007-03). The licensee entered the concern into their corrective action program as Condition Report 2007-3046. The cover letter to NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007007 asked the licensee to respond on the docket if they disagreed with the noncited violation. The licensee did not provide a response.

There have been several events over the last few years where changing river conditions have shown that a strainer can become clogged to such a degree that raw water flow is blocked in one header. River debris has clogged a raw water strainer resulting in the strainer motor tripping on current overload. The operators in the control room have no indication of a raw water strainer motor trip and rely on strainer differential pressure alarms or roving equipment operators to alert them of a tripped strainer motor. Because this issue continues to be a concern at the Fort Calhoun Station, licensee management has placed the raw water strainer function under maintenance rule monitoring status in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1).

Analysis. The failure to take corrective action to address a prior NRC noncited violation was a performance deficiency. This finding was more than minor because it affected the Mitigating System Cornerstone objective of the design control attribute to ensure the reliability and availability of the raw water system to mitigate initiating events. Using the NRC Manual Chapter 0609, Phase 1 screening worksheet, the issue screened as having very low safety significance because it was a design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in a loss of operability per Part 9900, Technical Guidance, Operability Determination Process for Operability and Functional Assessment. The finding had a problem identification and resolution crosscutting aspect (corrective action component) because the licensee failed to take appropriate corrective actions to address the safety issue in a timely manner P.1(d).

Enforcement. Title 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design Control, requires, in part, that measures be established to assure that applicable regulatory requirements and the design basis are correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures, and instructions. Title 10 CFR 50.2 defines safety related, in part, as:

Safety-related structures, systems and components means those structures, systems and components that are relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events to assure : . . . The capability to shut down the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition; or the capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in . . . § 100.11 of this chapter, as applicable. Contrary to the above, between 1992 and 2009, the licensee failed to correctly translate the design basis of the raw water system strainers into Design Basis Document SDBD-AC-RW-101, 0, ARequirements and Design of Raw Water Pump Discharge Strainers and Motors (AC-12A and 12B),@ in that the document stipulated that the strainers were not safety-related but the raw water strainers had a safety function. Specifically, raw water strainers were relied upon to remain functional during and following design basis events Enclosure 2

to maintain the reactor in a safety shutdown condition and to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in potential offsite exposures comparable to the applicable guideline exposures set forth in § 100.11 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Since the licensee failed to restore compliance within a reasonable time after the violation was identified in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2007-007, this violation is being cited consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy: NOV 05000285/2009003-01 (EA-09-174), Failure to Properly Translate Raw Water System Design Basis Requirements.

4OA3 Event Follow-Up (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 05000285/2008003-01, Loss of Containment Integrity due to a Leaking Isolation Valve On November 11, 2008, the licensee confirmed that on March 21, 2008, the plant was in a configuration without satisfying the requirements of a technical specification action statement. While the steam driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-10 was declared inoperable for maintenance, the Train A emergency diesel generator was subsequently declared inoperable. This condition rendered the motor-driven auxiliary feedwater Pump FW-6 inoperable since the conditions of Technical Specification 2.0.1(2) could not be satisfied. Revision 0 of this LER was closed in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2009002. The current revision of this LER was reviewed by the inspectors and no findings of significance were identified, and no additional violations of NRC requirements occurred. One finding of significance was identified in Revision 0 of this LER for failure to comply with Technical Specification 2.0.1(2). This finding was dispositioned in NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2008-005 as NCV 05000285/2008005-01. This LER is closed.

4OA5 Other Activities

.1 Quarterly Resident Inspectors Observations of Security Personnel and Activities

a. Inspection Scope During the inspection period, the inspectors performed observations of security force personnel and activities to ensure that the activities were consistent with Fort Calhouns security procedures and regulatory requirements relating to nuclear plant security.

These observations took place during both normal and off-normal plant working hours.

These quarterly resident inspectors observations of security force personnel and activities did not constitute any additional inspection samples. Rather, they were considered an integral part of the inspectors normal plant status review and inspection activities.

b. Findings No findings of significance were identified.

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4OA6 Meetings Exit Meeting Summary On May 7, 2009, the inspectors conducted a telephonic exit meeting to present the results of the in-office inspection of changes to the licensees emergency plan to Mr. C. Simmons, Supervisor, Emergency Planning. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.

On July 7, 2009, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. J. Reinhart, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.

40A7 Licensee-Identified Violations None.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee Personnel A. Clark, Manager, Security R. Clemens, Division Manager, Nuclear Engineering P. Cronin, Manager, Operations M. Frans, Manager, System Engineering J. Gasper, Design Engineering D. Guinn, Supervisor, Regulatory Compliance B. Hansher, Supervisor, Nuclear Licensing J. Herman, Manager, Engineering Program R. Hodgson, Manager, Radiation Protection R. Johansen, Maintenance Manager T. Nellenbach, Division Manager, Nuclear Operations/Plant Manager T. Pilmaier, Manager, Performance J. Reinhart, Vice President C. Simmons, Supervisor, Emergency Planning M. Tesar, Division Manager, Nuclear Support T. Uehling, Manager, Chemistry LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened 05000285/2009003-01 NOV Failure to Properly Translate Raw Water System Design Basis Requirements Opened and Closed none Closed 05000285/2008003-01 LER Loss of Containment Integrity due to a Leaking Isolation Valve LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Section 1RO1: Adverse Weather Protection PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE REVISION AOP-1 Acts of Nature 23 FCSG-1 Duty Assignments 7 FCSG-15-24 Housekeeping 6 A-1 Attachment

Section 1RO4: Equipment Alignment DRAWINGS NUMBER TITLE REVISION 11405-M-100 Raw Water Flow Diagram Piping and Instrument Drawing 97 11405-M-252 Flow Diagram Steam Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets 40, 100, COV - 3 13, 22 11405-M-253 Flow Diagram Steam Generator Feedwater and Blowdown 46, 92, 24, Piping and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 4 16, 39 11405-M-254 Flow Diagram Condensate Piping and Instrument Drawing, 51, 93, 36, Sheets COV - 4 16, 28 11405-M-259 Flow Diagram Potable Water & Service Water Piping and 129, 29 Instrument Drawing 11405-M-260 Flow Diagram Auxiliary Steam and Condensate Return Piping 40, 61, 68, and Instrument Drawing, Sheets COV - 5 55, 56, 33 11405-M-262 Fuel Oil and Turbine Lube Oil P& I D, Sheet 1 14 11405-M-40 Auxiliary Coolant, Component Cooling Water System Piping 9, 36, 34, and Instrument Drawing 23 B120F0301 Diesel Generator Lube Oil System Flow Diagram for Diesel 25 Generator 2, Sheet 2 B120F04002 Jacket Water Schematic for Diesel Generator 2 Piping and 21 Instrument Drawing, Sheet 2 B120F07001 Starting Air System Schematic Diesel Generator 2 Piping and 25 Instrument Drawing, Sheet 2 B120F15502 Diesel Generator 2, Emergency Generator 480 VAC 125 and 13 120 VAC Distribution Panel, Sheet 2 B120F15503 Schematic 480 VAC Auxiliary Systems, Sheet 1 15 B120F15503 Emergency Generator 480 VAC Auxiliary Systems Schematic 17 Diagram, Sheet 2 D-4666 Diesel Generator 2, Diesel Generator One Line Diagram P&I D 6 IN 2007-27 Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generator N/A Operability A-2 Attachment

Section 1RO4: Equipment Alignment DRAWINGS NUMBER TITLE REVISION IN 2007-36 Emergency Diesel Generator Voltage Regulator Problems N/A IN 89-07 Failures of Small-Diameter Tubing in Control Air, Fuel Oil, and N/A Lube Oil Systems Which Render Emergency Diesel Generators Inoperable IN 98-43 Leaks in the Emergency Diesel Generator Lubricating Oil and N/A Jacket Water Piping OI-AFW-1 Operating Instruction: Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation System 72 Normal Operation OI-DG-2 Operating Instruction: Diesel Generator #2 52 OI-RW-1 Operating Instruction: Raw Water System Normal Operation 89 OpE Briefing Emergency Diesel Generators: Analysis & Trends N/A 2007-03 NRC Regulatory Application and Testing of Safety-Related Diesel Generators in 4 Guide 1.9 Nuclear Power Plants USAR-9.4 Auxiliary Feedwater System 17 PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE REVISION OI-AFW-1 Operating Instruction: Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation System 72 Normal Operation OI-DG-2 Operating Instruction: Diesel Generator #2 52 OI-RW-1 Operating Instruction: Raw Water System Normal Operation 89 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE DATE Information Main Feedwater System Issues and Related 2007 Notice 2008-13 Reactor Trip Data Operating Review of Feedwater Related Events: Analysis and January 30, 2008 Experience Trends Brief 2008-03 A-3 Attachment

Section 1RO5: Fire Protection DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISION AOP-6 Fire Emergency 21 EA-FC-97-001 Fire Hazards Analysis Manual 14 SO-G-28 Station Fire Plan 75 SO-G-58 Control of Fire Protection System Impairments 36 SO-G-91 Control and Transportation of Combustible Materials 25 SO-G-102 Fire Protection Program Plan 8 SO-G-103 Fire Protection Operability Criteria And Surveillance 22 Requirements USAR 9.11 Updated Safety Analysis Report Fire Protection Systems 19 Section 1R06: Flood Protection Measures DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE NRC Circular 78-06 Potential Common Mode Flooding of ECCS Equipment Rooms at BWR Facilities NRC Information Notice 2003-08 Potential Flooding Through Unsealed Concrete Floor Cracks NRC Information Notice 2005-11 Internal Flooding/Spray-Down of Safety-Related Equipment due to Unsealed Equipment Hatch Floor Plugs and/or Blocked Floor Drains NRC Information Notice 2005-30 Safe Shutdown Potentially Challenged by Unanalyzed Internal Flooding Events and Inadequate Design NRC Information Notice 2007-01 Recent Operating Experience Concerning Hydrostatic Barriers NRC Information Notice 83-44 Potential Damage to Redundant Safety Equipment as a Result of Backflow Through the Equipment and Floor Drain System NRC Information Notice 87-49 Deficiencies in Outside Containment Flooding Protection A-4 Attachment

Section 1R06: Flood Protection Measures DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE NRC Information Notice 94-27 Facility Operating Concerns Resulting from Local Area Flooding NRC Information Notice 98-31 Fire Protection System Design Deficiencies and Common Mode Flooding of Emergency Core Cooling System Rooms at Washington Nuclear Power Unit 2 Section 1R11: Licensed Operator Requalification Program DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISION 82111a-1 Simulator Scenario Guide, Off-normal Operations: Control Room 3 Crew in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus AOP-39 Toxic Gas 2 EOP-00 Standard Post Trip Actions 24 EOP-01 Reactor Trip Recovery 13 Section 1R12: Maintenance Effectiveness CONDITION REPORTS 2009-1760 2009-2601 DOCUMENTS TITLE DATE Fort Calhoun Station Maintenance Rule Functional Scoping Data Sheet Collection August 23, Functional Scoping Data Sheet for Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps 2005 August 23, Functional Scoping Data Sheet for Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps 2005 Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report: Diesel Generator 2 Exceeded Three Year Maintenance Rule Unavailability Time A-5 Attachment

Section 1R13: Maintenance Risk Assessment and Emergent Work Controls DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISION SO-M-100 Conduct of Maintenance 49 ANSI N18.7 Administrative Controls for Nuclear Power Plants 1972 Control room operating logs dated April 6, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for April 6, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of April 5, 2009 Control room operating logs dated May 4, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for May 4, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of May 4, 2009 Control room operating logs dated June 17, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for June 17, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of June 15, 2009 Risk evaluation and risk management actions for June 17, 2009 Summary of Activities Affecting Plant Risk During the Week of June 15, 2009 Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations NUMBER TITLE REVISION /

DATE Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report - Non Safety May 6, 2009 Related Relay Installed in Control Circuit for Pump for Radiation Monitor RM-050/051 Apparent Cause Analysis Summary Report - Valve May 15, 2009 HCV-492A, Heat Exchanger AC-1D Component Cooling Water Inlet Valve Failed to Fully Close A-6 Attachment

Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations NUMBER TITLE REVISION /

DATE 11405-E-137 Schematic, Wiring Diagram & Switch Developments for 26 Control Valve YCV-1045 to Steam Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10 CEOG STS Combustion Engineering owners Group Standard Technical 3.0 Specifications, Section 1.1, Definitions IC-ST-IA-3009 Operability Test of IA-YCV-1045-C and Close Stroke Test of 16 Valve YCV-1045 IC-ST-MS-0027 Channel Calibration of Steam Generator RC-2A Channel B 17 Pressure Loop B/P-902 NOD-QP-31.1 Operability evaluation form for condition report 2009-1611 April 7, 2009 NRC Regulatory Periodic Testing of Electric Power and Protection Systems November Guide 1.118 1977 TDB-VIII Technical Data Book - Equipment Operability Guidance 39 USAR-14.10 Updated Safety Analysis Report, Section 14.10, Malfunctions 20 of the Feedwater System CONDITION REPORTS 2009-1611 2009-1620 2009-1649 2009-1692 2009-1821 2009-2219 2009-2703 2007-2725 2009-2745 2007-2763 2009-2772 2009-1770 2009-2537 WORK ORDERS 00312701 00337754 891345 Section 1R18: Plant Modifications NUMBER TITLE DATE Engineering Change 46177 Temporary Modification to Remove Temperature Element D/TE-112H Input from Reactor Protection System Channel D Project Number PR-08-5040, Site Acceptance Test, Omaha Public Power District, Fort Procedure Number 70587543, Calhoun Auxiliary Building 106 Ton X-Sam Crane A-7 Attachment

Section 1R18: Plant Modifications NUMBER TITLE DATE Purchase Order Number Upgrade, PaR Nuclear 116712 ANSI/ASMEB30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, 1988 Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist),

CONDITION REPORTS 2009-2070 2009-2096 WORK REQUEST 135699 Section 1R19: Postmaintenance Testing PROCEDURES TITLE REVISION NUMBER Raw Water System Remote Position Indicator Verification 4

OP-ST-VX-3017A Surveillance Test Inspection and Repair of Safety Related Masoneilan PE-RR-VX-0421S 9 Minitork 37000 Series Butterfly Valves OP-ST-RW-3002A Raw Water System Category A and B Valve Exercise Test 12 OP-ST-AFW-0004 Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10 Operability Test 26 WORK ORDERS 00318857 00341360 00340761 00339293 00338587 Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE DATE IC-ST-RW-3001 Raw Water System Category C Valve Inservice Test 9 Steam Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump FW-10, Steam OP-ST-AFW-3001 5 Isolation Valve, and Check Valve Tests A-8 Attachment

Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE DATE OP-ST-DG-0001 Diesel Generator 1 Check 64 Refueling System Spent Fuel Handling Machine OP-ST-FH-0007 25 Interlocks Test for Spent Fuel Shuffle OP-ST-RC-3001 Reactor Coolant System Leak Rate Test 32 DOCUMENTS NUMBER TITLE REVISION Information Notice 2007-27 Recurring Events Involving Emergency Diesel Generator Operability Information Notice 2007-36 Emergency Diesel Generator Voltage Regulator Problems Information Notice 89-07 Failures of Small-Diameter Tubing in Control Air, Fuel Oil, and Lube Oil Systems Which Render Emergency Diesel Generators Inoperable Information Notice 98-43 Leaks in the Emergency Diesel Generator Lubricating Oil and Jacket Water Piping OpE Briefing 2007-03 Emergency Diesel Generators: Analysis & Trends NRC Regulatory Guide 1.9 Application and Testing of Safety-Related Diesel Revision 4 Generators in Nuclear Power Plants USAR-9.4 Auxiliary Feedwater System Revision 17 WORK ORDERS 00330998 00332812 00332826 A-9 Attachment

Section 1EP6: Drill Evaluation PROCEDURES NUMBER TITLE REVISION EPIP-OSC-1 Emergency Classification 46 EPIP-TSC-1 Activation of the Technical Support Center 31 Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems CONDITION REPORTS 2007-3046 2007-3461 2007-4753 2007-4790 2008-0645 2009-1319 2009-1320 2009-1597 2009-1887 A-10 Attachment