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Docket Nos. 05000213License Nos. DPR-61 07200039 SFGL-21 Robert Mitchell ISFSI Manager Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company
==SUBJECT:==
 
NRC INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 05000213/2016001 AND 07200039/2016001, CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER COMPANY, EAST HAMPTON, CONNECTICUT SITE
362 Injun Hollow Road
 
East Hampton, CT 06424 SUBJECT: NRC INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 05000213/2016001 AND 07200039/2016001, CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER COMPANY, EAST HAMPTON, CONNECTICUT  
 
SITE


==Dear Mr. Mitchell:==
==Dear Mr. Mitchell:==
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Within the scope of this inspection, no violations were identified.
Within the scope of this inspection, no violations were identified.


In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure(s), and your response, if you choose to provide one, will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the Public without redaction.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure(s), and your response, if you choose to provide one, will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the Public without redaction.
 
Current NRC regulations and guidance are included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov
; select Nuclear Materials; Med, Ind, & Academic Uses; then Regulations, Guidance and Communications. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov; select About NRC, Organizations & Functions; Office of Enforcement; Enforcement documents; then Enforcement Policy (Under 'Related Information').
You may also obtain these documents by contacting the Govern ment Printing Office (GPO) toll-free at 1-866-512-1800. The GPO is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).


UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I 2100 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-2713 The NRC's Safety Culture Policy Statement became effective in June 2011. While a policy statement and not a regulation, it sets forth the agency's expectations for individual and organizations to establish and maintain a positive safety culture. You can access the policy statement and supporting material that may benefit your organization on NRC's safety culture  
Current NRC regulations and guidance are included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov; select Nuclear Materials; Med, Ind, & Academic Uses; then Regulations, Guidance and Communications. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov; select About NRC, Organizations & Functions; Office of Enforcement; Enforcement documents; then Enforcement Policy (Under 'Related Information'). You may also obtain these documents by contacting the Government Printing Office (GPO) toll-free at 1-866-512-1800. The GPO is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). The NRCs Safety Culture Policy Statement became effective in June 2011. While a policy statement and not a regulation, it sets forth the agencys expectations for individual and organizations to establish and maintain a positive safety culture. You can access the policy statement and supporting material that may benefit your organization on NRCs safety culture web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/safety-culture.html. We strongly encourage you to review this material and adapt it to your particular needs in order to develop and maintain a positive safety culture as you engage in NRC-regulated activities.
 
web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/safety-culture.html. We strongly encourage you to review this material and adapt it to your particular needs in order to develop and maintain a positive safety culture as you engage in NRC-regulated activities.


No reply to this letter is required. Please contact John Nicholson at 610-337-5236 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
No reply to this letter is required. Please contact John Nicholson at 610-337-5236 if you have any questions regarding this matter.


Sincerely,
Sincerely,
/RA/ Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support  
/RA/
 
Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety cc: Jeffery Semancik, Director, Radiation Division Robert Snook, Assistant Attorney General State of Connecticut The NRCs Safety Culture Policy Statement became effective in June 2011. While a policy statement and not a regulation, it sets forth the agencys expectations for individual and organizations to establish and maintain a positive safety culture. You can access the policy statement and supporting material that may benefit your organization on NRCs safety culture web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/safety-culture.html. We strongly encourage you to review this material and adapt it to your particular needs in order to develop and maintain a positive safety culture as you engage in NRC-regulated activities.
Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety  
 
cc: Jeffery Semancik, Director, Radiation Division Robert Snook, Assistant Attorney General State of Connecticut The NRC's Safety Culture Policy Statement became effective in June 2011. While a policy statement and not a regulation, it sets forth the agency's expectations for individual and organizations to establish and maintain a positive safety culture. You can access the policy statement and supporting material that may benefit your organization on NRC's safety culture  
 
web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/safety-culture.html. We strongly encourage you to review this material and adapt it to your particular needs in order to develop and maintain a positive safety culture as you engage in NRC-regulated activities.


No reply to this letter is required. Please contact John Nicholson at 610-337-5236 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
No reply to this letter is required. Please contact John Nicholson at 610-337-5236 if you have any questions regarding this matter.


Sincerely,
Sincerely,
/RA/ Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support  
/RA/
Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety cc: Jeffery Semancik, Director, Radiation Division Robert Snook, Assistant Attorney General State of Connecticut DOCUMENT NAME: G:\WordDocs\Current\Insp Letter\LDPR-61.2016001.doc ML16139A520 SUNSI Review Complete: JNicholson After declaring this document An Official Agency Record it will be released to the Public.


Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


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==REGION I==
INSPECTION REPORT Inspection No. 07200039/2016001 Docket Nos. 05000213 and 07200039 License Nos. DPR-61 and SFGL-21 Licensee: Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company Location: 362 Injun Hollow Road, East Hampton, CT 06424 Inspection Dates: April 21, 2016 Inspectors: John Nicholson Senior Health Physicist Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Briana DeBoer Health Physicist Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Approved By: Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety


2016001.doc ML16139A520 SUNSI Review Complete:
=EXECUTIVE SUMMARY=
JNicholson After declaring this document "An Official Agency Record" it will be released to the Public.
Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company


To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box:
NRC Inspection Report No. 07200039/2016001 An announced safety inspection was conducted on April 21, 2016, at the Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company (Connecticut Yankee) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The inspector assessed whether Connecticut Yankee personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an away-from-reactor (AFR) ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), Safety Evaluation Report (SER), Certificate of Compliance (CoC), Technical Specifications (TS),
"C" = Copy w/o attach/encl "
Quality Assurance (QA) program, Connecticut Yankee procedures, and 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 72. The inspectors review was directed toward confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs. The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures.
E" = Copy w/ attach/encl "
N" = No copy OFFICE DNMS/RI N DNMS/RI N DNMS/RI N NAME JNicholson/jn BDeBoer/jn f/ via email RPowell/rp DATE 5/17/16 5/17/16 5/18/16 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I INSPECTION REPORT


Inspection No. 07200039/2016001
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.


Docket Nos. 05000213 and 07200039
ii Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001


License Nos. DPR-61 and SFGL-21
=REPORT DETAILS=
 
Licensee: Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company Location: 362 Injun Hollow Road, East Hampton, CT 06424
 
Inspection Dates: April 21, 2016
 
Inspectors: John Nicholson Senior Health Physicist Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety
 
Briana DeBoer Health Physicist Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety
 
Approved By: Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety ii Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001
 
=EXECUTIVE SUMMARY=
Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company
 
NRC Inspection Report No. 07200039/2016001


An announced safety inspection was conducted on April 21, 2016, at the Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company (Connecticut Yankee) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The inspector assessed whether Connecticut Yankee personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an away-from-re actor (AFR) ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), Safety Evaluation Report (SER), Certificate of Compliance (CoC), Technical Specifications (TS),
I.
Quality Assurance (QA) program, Connecticut Yankee procedures, and 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 72. The inspector's review was directed toward confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs. The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures.
 
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.


1 Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001
Organization and Scope of the Program a.. Inspection Scope The inspector assessed whether Connecticut Yankee personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an AFR ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the FSAR, SER, CoC, TS, QA program, Connecticut Yankee procedures, and 10 CFR Part 72.


=REPORT DETAILS=
AFR ISFSI facilities, located at sites where loading operations have been completed, are essentially passive operating facilities. The inspectors review was directed towards confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs.


I. Organization and Scope of the Program a.. Inspection Scope 
The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures. The inspector also reviewed changes made to Connecticut Yankees programs and procedures since the last inspection to verify that changes were consistent with the license or CoC and did not reduce the effectiveness of the program.


The inspector assessed whether Connecticut Yankee personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an AFR ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the FSAR, SER, CoC, TS, QA program, Connecticut Yankee procedures, and 10 CFR Part 72.
b. Observations The inspector determined that Connecticut Yankees plans and preparations for controlling radiological activities were effective at meeting 10 CFR Part 20 requirements. The inspector also verified that special nuclear material (SNM) stored at the ISFSI was properly accounted for.


AFR ISFSI facilities, located at sites where loading operations have been completed, are essentially passive operating facilities. The inspector's review was directed towards confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs.
Dosimetry records and environmental monitoring reports were reviewed. All employees were below the regulatory dose limits and the dose requirements for members of the public at the nearest accessible location to the ISFSI were within limits prescribed by 10 CFR 72.104.


The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures. The inspector also reviewed changes made to Connecticut Yankee's programs and procedures since the last inspection to verify that changes were consistent with the license or CoC and did not reduce the effectiveness of the program.
Connecticut Yankees emergency preparedness program properly coordinated with the appropriate offsite support groups, agencies, and local law enforcement agencies. The emergency call list was current and checked periodically for accuracy. All revisions to the emergency plan have been submitted to the NRC and reviewed by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response.


b. Observations The inspector determined that Connecticut Yankee's plans and preparations for controlling radiological activities were effective at meeting 10 CFR Part 20 requirements. The inspector also verified that special nuclear material (SNM) stored at the ISFSI was properly accounted for. Dosimetry records and environmental monitoring reports were reviewed. All employees were below the regulatory dose limits and the dose requirements for members of the public at the nearest accessible location to the ISFSI were within limits prescribed by 10 CFR 72.104.
Daily temperature monitoring of the vertical concrete casks (VCCs) was performed by Connecticut Yankee personnel in accordance with surveillance requirements in the TS.


Connecticut Yankee's emergency preparedness program properly coordinated with the appropriate offsite support groups, agencies, and local law enforcement agencies. The emergency call list was current and checked periodically for accuracy. All revisions to the emergency plan have been submitted to the NRC and reviewed by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response.
Connecticut Yankees procedures contain backup plans if the primary surveillance method was unavailable. The inspector performed a tour of the ISFSI pad and observed previous pad repairs to assess their material condition. The inspector did not note any significant material condition issues that would impact the performance of the pad and loaded VCCs. The inspector also verified that transient combustibles were not being stored on the ISFSI pad or in the vicinity of the VCCs and confirmed vehicle entry onto the ISFSI pad was controlled in accordance with site procedures.


Daily temperature monitoring of the vertical concrete casks (VCCs) was performed by Connecticut Yankee personnel in accordance with surveillance requirements in the TS. Connecticut Yankee's procedures contain backup plans if the primary surveillance method was unavailable. The inspector performed a tour of the ISFSI pad and observed previous pad repairs to assess their material condition. The inspector did not note any significant material condition issues that would impact the performance of the pad and loaded VCCs. The inspector also verified that transient combustibles were not being stored on the ISFSI pad or in the vicinity of the VCCs and confirmed vehicle entry onto the ISFSI pad was controlled in accordance with site procedures.
Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001


2 Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001 Connecticut Yankee has a training program which consists of classroom and on-the-job training, as well as briefings performed by supervisors. Refresher training was given on a regular basis and retraining was given as necessary if human performance issues were identified. All employees have been trained and qualified to perform their assigned ISFSI-related functions.
Connecticut Yankee has a training program which consists of classroom and on-the-job training, as well as briefings performed by supervisors. Refresher training was given on a regular basis and retraining was given as necessary if human performance issues were identified. All employees have been trained and qualified to perform their assigned ISFSI-related functions.


The inspector reviewed the most recent independent audit of the ISFSI program. The inspector determined that issues were entered into the corrective action program, prioritized, and evaluated commensurate with their safety significance. Corrective actions were implemented to address identified issues and were tracked to closure. The QA program evaluated changes in the ISFSI program to ensure that any changes that were implemented would not decrease the overall effectiveness of the program. The inspector also reviewed Connecticut Yankee's 10 CFR 72.212 evaluation report and ensured it was being appropriately updated.
The inspector reviewed the most recent independent audit of the ISFSI program. The inspector determined that issues were entered into the corrective action program, prioritized, and evaluated commensurate with their safety significance. Corrective actions were implemented to address identified issues and were tracked to closure. The QA program evaluated changes in the ISFSI program to ensure that any changes that were implemented would not decrease the overall effectiveness of the program. The inspector also reviewed Connecticut Yankees 10 CFR 72.212 evaluation report and ensured it was being appropriately updated.


====c. Findings====
====c. Findings====
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
 
II.
II.  


=====Exit Meeting Summary=====
=====Exit Meeting Summary=====
On April 21, 2016, the inspector presented the inspection results to Robert Mitchell, Connecticut Yankee Site Manager and other Connecticut Yankee personnel.
On April 21, 2016, the inspector presented the inspection results to Robert Mitchell, Connecticut Yankee Site Manager and other Connecticut Yankee personnel.


3 Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001  
Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=


PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee  
Licensee
: [[contact::J. Bourassa]], RPM/QA Representative  
: [[contact::J. Bourassa]], RPM/QA Representative
: [[contact::S. Day]], Licensing Engineer  
: [[contact::S. Day]], Licensing Engineer
: [[contact::F. DeBuono]], Maintenance Supervisor  
: [[contact::F. DeBuono]], Maintenance Supervisor
: [[contact::R. Desmarais]], ISFSI Technical Specialist  
: [[contact::R. Desmarais]], ISFSI Technical Specialist
: [[contact::N. Fales]], Aging Management, Program Manager  
: [[contact::N. Fales]], Aging Management, Program Manager
: [[contact::S. Hemingway]], ISFSI Ops Specialist  
: [[contact::S. Hemingway]], ISFSI Ops Specialist
: [[contact::J. Lenois]], 3 Yankee Security Program Manager  
: [[contact::J. Lenois]], 3 Yankee Security Program Manager
: [[contact::A. Marino]], ISFSI Shift Supervisor  
: [[contact::A. Marino]], ISFSI Shift Supervisor
: [[contact::R. Mitchell]], ISFSI Manager  
: [[contact::R. Mitchell]], ISFSI Manager
: [[contact::P. Plante]], Cask Relicensing, Project Manager  
: [[contact::P. Plante]], Cask Relicensing, Project Manager
: [[contact::J. Williams]], IFSFI Shift Supervisor  
: [[contact::J. Williams]], IFSFI Shift Supervisor
: [[contact::J. Wilson]], ISFSI Shift Supervisor
: [[contact::J. Wilson]], ISFSI Shift Supervisor
ITEMS OPEN, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
ITEMS OPEN, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
None LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
None
Audits and Reports CY ISFSI 10 CFR 72.212 Evaluation Report, Rev. 9, December 2015 CY Quality Assurance Audit Report CY-16-A03-01 ISFSI Operations Audit, March 9, 2016
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
CY Independent Management Assessment and Biennial Safety Culture Assessment Report, November 2015
Audits and Reports
Condition Reports 2014-021, 022, 2015-001, 002, 013, 027, 037, 045, 051, 097, 115, 124, 2016-003, 015
CY ISFSI 10 CFR 72.212 Evaluation Report, Rev. 9, December 2015
Miscellaneous CY Revision 13 to the Haddam Neck Plant ISFSI Emergency Plan, December 1, 2015 CY Quality Assurance Program for the Haddam Neck ISFSI, Rev. 13, November 17, 2015
CY Quality Assurance Audit Report CY-16-A03-01 ISFSI Operations Audit, March 9, 2016
CY Independent Management Assessment and Biennial Safety Culture Assessment Report,
November 2015
Condition Reports
2014-021, 022, 2015-001, 002, 013, 027, 037, 045, 051, 097, 115, 124, 2016-003, 015
Miscellaneous
CY Revision 13 to the Haddam Neck Plant ISFSI Emergency Plan, December 1, 2015
CY Quality Assurance Program for the Haddam Neck ISFSI, Rev. 13, November 17, 2015
CY Biennial Update to the Haddam Neck Plant License Termination Plan, December 1, 2015
CY Biennial Update to the Haddam Neck Plant License Termination Plan, December 1, 2015
CY Biennial Update to the Haddam Neck Plant Updated Final Safety Analysis Report, December
CY Biennial Update to the Haddam Neck Plant Updated Final Safety Analysis Report, December
1, 2015 CY ISFSI Inlet Screen Dose Rate Survey, December 3, 2015
1, 2015
Procedures EF-3, Rev. 7, Special Nuclear Material and Greater than Class C Waste Control, Accountability, and Reporting Program, February 17, 2015 EO-5, Rev. 11, Emergency Planning Implementation FP-1, Rev. 5, Fire Protection Program  
CY ISFSI Inlet Screen Dose Rate Survey, December 3, 2015
 
Procedures
Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001 Procedures (Cont'd) FP-2, Rev. 4, Fire Hazard Analysis OP-1, Rev. 8, Concrete Cask Heat Removal System Surveillance System OP-5, Rev. 4, VCC and Related Concrete and Coating Repairs
EF-3, Rev. 7, Special Nuclear Material and Greater than Class C Waste Control, Accountability,
and Reporting Program, February 17, 2015
EO-5, Rev. 11, Emergency Planning Implementation
FP-1, Rev. 5, Fire Protection Program
Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001
Procedures (Contd)
FP-2, Rev. 4, Fire Hazard Analysis
OP-1, Rev. 8, Concrete Cask Heat Removal System Surveillance System
OP-5, Rev. 4, VCC and Related Concrete and Coating Repairs
OP-7, Rev. 4, VCC and ISFSI Pad Inspection Program
OP-7, Rev. 4, VCC and ISFSI Pad Inspection Program
OP-9, Rev. 4, ISFSI Pad Repair Program
OP-9, Rev. 4, ISFSI Pad Repair Program
RP-1, Rev. 4, ISFSI Conduct of Radiation Protection
RP-1, Rev. 4, ISFSI Conduct of Radiation Protection
RP-2, Rev. 11, Radiological Surveys and Postings RP-3, Rev. 11, Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP)
RP-2, Rev. 11, Radiological Surveys and Postings
RP-3, Rev. 11, Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP)
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED
AFR       Away-From-Reactor CFR       Code of Federal Regulations CoC       Certificate of Compliance Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company Connecticut Yankee
AFR                                               Away-From-Reactor
CY       Connecticut Yankee
CFR                                               Code of Federal Regulations
FSAR       Final Safety Analysis Report
CoC                                               Certificate of Compliance
IP       Inspection Procedure ISFSI       Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation QA       Quality Assurance SER       Safety Evaluation Report SNM       Special Nuclear Material TS       Technical Specification VCC       Vertical Concrete Cask
Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company           Connecticut Yankee
CY                                                 Connecticut Yankee
FSAR                                               Final Safety Analysis Report
IP                                                 Inspection Procedure
ISFSI                                             Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
QA                                                 Quality Assurance
SER                                               Safety Evaluation Report
SNM                                               Special Nuclear Material
TS                                                 Technical Specification
VCC                                               Vertical Concrete Cask
Inspection Report No. 05000213/2016001
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Issue date: 05/18/2016
From: Jackie Nicholson
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To: Recasha Mitchell
Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION May 18, 2016

SUBJECT:

NRC INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 05000213/2016001 AND 07200039/2016001, CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER COMPANY, EAST HAMPTON, CONNECTICUT SITE

Dear Mr. Mitchell:

On April 21, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) conducted a safety inspection at the Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company (Connecticut Yankee)

Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The inspection examined activities under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's regulations and the conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of observations by the inspector, interviews with personnel, and a review of records and procedures. The results of the inspection were discussed with you at the conclusion of the inspection. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection.

Within the scope of this inspection, no violations were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure(s), and your response, if you choose to provide one, will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the Public without redaction.

Current NRC regulations and guidance are included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov; select Nuclear Materials; Med, Ind, & Academic Uses; then Regulations, Guidance and Communications. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov; select About NRC, Organizations & Functions; Office of Enforcement; Enforcement documents; then Enforcement Policy (Under 'Related Information'). You may also obtain these documents by contacting the Government Printing Office (GPO) toll-free at 1-866-512-1800. The GPO is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). The NRCs Safety Culture Policy Statement became effective in June 2011. While a policy statement and not a regulation, it sets forth the agencys expectations for individual and organizations to establish and maintain a positive safety culture. You can access the policy statement and supporting material that may benefit your organization on NRCs safety culture web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/safety-culture.html. We strongly encourage you to review this material and adapt it to your particular needs in order to develop and maintain a positive safety culture as you engage in NRC-regulated activities.

No reply to this letter is required. Please contact John Nicholson at 610-337-5236 if you have any questions regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety cc: Jeffery Semancik, Director, Radiation Division Robert Snook, Assistant Attorney General State of Connecticut The NRCs Safety Culture Policy Statement became effective in June 2011. While a policy statement and not a regulation, it sets forth the agencys expectations for individual and organizations to establish and maintain a positive safety culture. You can access the policy statement and supporting material that may benefit your organization on NRCs safety culture web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/safety-culture.html. We strongly encourage you to review this material and adapt it to your particular needs in order to develop and maintain a positive safety culture as you engage in NRC-regulated activities.

No reply to this letter is required. Please contact John Nicholson at 610-337-5236 if you have any questions regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety cc: Jeffery Semancik, Director, Radiation Division Robert Snook, Assistant Attorney General State of Connecticut DOCUMENT NAME: G:\WordDocs\Current\Insp Letter\LDPR-61.2016001.doc ML16139A520 SUNSI Review Complete: JNicholson After declaring this document An Official Agency Record it will be released to the Public.

To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box: C = Copy w/o attach/encl E = Copy w/ attach/encl N = No copy OFFICE DNMS/RI N DNMS/RI N DNMS/RI N NAME JNicholson/jn BDeBoer/jn f/ via email RPowell/rp DATE 5/17/16 5/17/16 5/18/16 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION I

INSPECTION REPORT Inspection No. 07200039/2016001 Docket Nos. 05000213 and 07200039 License Nos. DPR-61 and SFGL-21 Licensee: Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company Location: 362 Injun Hollow Road, East Hampton, CT 06424 Inspection Dates: April 21, 2016 Inspectors: John Nicholson Senior Health Physicist Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Briana DeBoer Health Physicist Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Approved By: Raymond J. Powell, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company

NRC Inspection Report No. 07200039/2016001 An announced safety inspection was conducted on April 21, 2016, at the Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company (Connecticut Yankee) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The inspector assessed whether Connecticut Yankee personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an away-from-reactor (AFR) ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), Safety Evaluation Report (SER), Certificate of Compliance (CoC), Technical Specifications (TS),

Quality Assurance (QA) program, Connecticut Yankee procedures, and 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 72. The inspectors review was directed toward confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs. The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures.

Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.

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REPORT DETAILS

I.

Organization and Scope of the Program a.. Inspection Scope The inspector assessed whether Connecticut Yankee personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an AFR ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the FSAR, SER, CoC, TS, QA program, Connecticut Yankee procedures, and 10 CFR Part 72.

AFR ISFSI facilities, located at sites where loading operations have been completed, are essentially passive operating facilities. The inspectors review was directed towards confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs.

The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures. The inspector also reviewed changes made to Connecticut Yankees programs and procedures since the last inspection to verify that changes were consistent with the license or CoC and did not reduce the effectiveness of the program.

b. Observations The inspector determined that Connecticut Yankees plans and preparations for controlling radiological activities were effective at meeting 10 CFR Part 20 requirements. The inspector also verified that special nuclear material (SNM) stored at the ISFSI was properly accounted for.

Dosimetry records and environmental monitoring reports were reviewed. All employees were below the regulatory dose limits and the dose requirements for members of the public at the nearest accessible location to the ISFSI were within limits prescribed by 10 CFR 72.104.

Connecticut Yankees emergency preparedness program properly coordinated with the appropriate offsite support groups, agencies, and local law enforcement agencies. The emergency call list was current and checked periodically for accuracy. All revisions to the emergency plan have been submitted to the NRC and reviewed by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response.

Daily temperature monitoring of the vertical concrete casks (VCCs) was performed by Connecticut Yankee personnel in accordance with surveillance requirements in the TS.

Connecticut Yankees procedures contain backup plans if the primary surveillance method was unavailable. The inspector performed a tour of the ISFSI pad and observed previous pad repairs to assess their material condition. The inspector did not note any significant material condition issues that would impact the performance of the pad and loaded VCCs. The inspector also verified that transient combustibles were not being stored on the ISFSI pad or in the vicinity of the VCCs and confirmed vehicle entry onto the ISFSI pad was controlled in accordance with site procedures.

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Connecticut Yankee has a training program which consists of classroom and on-the-job training, as well as briefings performed by supervisors. Refresher training was given on a regular basis and retraining was given as necessary if human performance issues were identified. All employees have been trained and qualified to perform their assigned ISFSI-related functions.

The inspector reviewed the most recent independent audit of the ISFSI program. The inspector determined that issues were entered into the corrective action program, prioritized, and evaluated commensurate with their safety significance. Corrective actions were implemented to address identified issues and were tracked to closure. The QA program evaluated changes in the ISFSI program to ensure that any changes that were implemented would not decrease the overall effectiveness of the program. The inspector also reviewed Connecticut Yankees 10 CFR 72.212 evaluation report and ensured it was being appropriately updated.

c. Findings

Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.

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Exit Meeting Summary

On April 21, 2016, the inspector presented the inspection results to Robert Mitchell, Connecticut Yankee Site Manager and other Connecticut Yankee personnel.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED

Licensee

J. Bourassa, RPM/QA Representative
S. Day, Licensing Engineer
F. DeBuono, Maintenance Supervisor
R. Desmarais, ISFSI Technical Specialist
N. Fales, Aging Management, Program Manager
S. Hemingway, ISFSI Ops Specialist
J. Lenois, 3 Yankee Security Program Manager
A. Marino, ISFSI Shift Supervisor
R. Mitchell, ISFSI Manager
P. Plante, Cask Relicensing, Project Manager
J. Williams, IFSFI Shift Supervisor
J. Wilson, ISFSI Shift Supervisor

ITEMS OPEN, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

None

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Audits and Reports

CY ISFSI 10 CFR 72.212 Evaluation Report, Rev. 9, December 2015

CY Quality Assurance Audit Report CY-16-A03-01 ISFSI Operations Audit, March 9, 2016

CY Independent Management Assessment and Biennial Safety Culture Assessment Report,

November 2015

Condition Reports

2014-021, 022, 2015-001, 002, 013, 027, 037, 045, 051, 097, 115, 124, 2016-003, 015

Miscellaneous

CY Revision 13 to the Haddam Neck Plant ISFSI Emergency Plan, December 1, 2015

CY Quality Assurance Program for the Haddam Neck ISFSI, Rev. 13, November 17, 2015

CY Biennial Update to the Haddam Neck Plant License Termination Plan, December 1, 2015

CY Biennial Update to the Haddam Neck Plant Updated Final Safety Analysis Report, December

1, 2015

CY ISFSI Inlet Screen Dose Rate Survey, December 3, 2015

Procedures

EF-3, Rev. 7, Special Nuclear Material and Greater than Class C Waste Control, Accountability,

and Reporting Program, February 17, 2015

EO-5, Rev. 11, Emergency Planning Implementation

FP-1, Rev. 5, Fire Protection Program

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Procedures (Contd)

FP-2, Rev. 4, Fire Hazard Analysis

OP-1, Rev. 8, Concrete Cask Heat Removal System Surveillance System

OP-5, Rev. 4, VCC and Related Concrete and Coating Repairs

OP-7, Rev. 4, VCC and ISFSI Pad Inspection Program

OP-9, Rev. 4, ISFSI Pad Repair Program

RP-1, Rev. 4, ISFSI Conduct of Radiation Protection

RP-2, Rev. 11, Radiological Surveys and Postings

RP-3, Rev. 11, Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP)

LIST OF ACRONYMS USED

AFR Away-From-Reactor

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CoC Certificate of Compliance

Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company Connecticut Yankee

CY Connecticut Yankee

FSAR Final Safety Analysis Report

IP Inspection Procedure

ISFSI Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation

QA Quality Assurance

SER Safety Evaluation Report

SNM Special Nuclear Material

TS Technical Specification

VCC Vertical Concrete Cask

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