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| | issue date = 02/15/2018 | | | issue date = 02/15/2018 |
| | title = 02/09/2018 Letter Summary of Meeting with Watts Bar Nuclear Plant to Discuss the Need for Clarification or Modification Request to Be Submitted by Tennessee Valley Authority for the 2017 Confirmatory Order | | | title = Letter Summary of Meeting with Watts Bar Nuclear Plant to Discuss the Need for Clarification or Modification Request to Be Submitted by Tennessee Valley Authority for the 2017 Confirmatory Order |
| | author name = Masters A D | | | author name = Masters A |
| | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II | | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II |
| | addressee name = Shea J W | | | addressee name = Shea J |
| | addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority | | | addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority |
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| {{#Wiki_filter: UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 February 15, 2018 Joseph W. Shea, Vice President Nuclear Regulatory Affairs and Support Services Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 4A Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 | | {{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 February 15, 2018 Joseph W. Shea, Vice President Nuclear Regulatory Affairs and Support Services Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 4A Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 |
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| ==SUBJECT:== | | ==SUBJECT:== |
| PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY - WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT - DOCKET NOS. 50-390 AND 50-391 | | PUBLIC MEETING |
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| | - WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT - |
| | DOCKET NOS. 50-390 AND 50-391 |
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| ==Dear Mr. Shea:== | | ==Dear Mr. Shea:== |
| This refers to the meeting conducted, at your request, at the NRC Region II office, Atlanta GA, on February 9, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting's purpose was to hold a discussion regarding the need for a clarification or modification request to be submitted by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the 2017 Confirmatory Order (ML17208A647). Specifically, TVA has identified areas where it seeks clarification of previously issued Confirmatory Orders in order to ensure compliance with the Orders and TVA intends to formally request modification to the Confirmatory Orders EA-17-022 and EA 09-009, 203. Enclosed are a list of attendees and the presentation handout. This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, and Requests for Withholding." Please contact me at (404) 997-4465 with any questions you may have regarding this letter. Sincerely, /RA/ Anthony D. Masters, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 | | |
| | This refers to the meeting conducted, at your request, at the NRC Region II office, Atlanta GA, on February 9, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting's purpose was to hold a discussion regarding the need for a clarification or modification request to be submitted by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the 2017 Confirmatory Order (ML17208A647). |
| | Specifically, TVA has identified areas where it seeks clarification of previously issued Confirmatory Orders in order to ensure compliance with the Orders and TVA intends to formally request modification to the Confirmatory Orders EA-17-022 and EA 09-009, 203. |
| | Enclosed are a list of attendees and the presentation handout. |
| | This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, and Requests for Withholding. |
| | Please contact me at (404) 997-4465 with any questions you may have regarding this letter. |
| | Sincerely, |
| | /RA/ |
| | Anthony D. Masters, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 |
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| ==Enclosures:== | | ==Enclosures:== |
| 1. List of Attendees 2. Handout - NRC Public Meeting Regarding Confirmatory Order Modification cc Distribution via ListServ J. Shea 2 | | : 1. List of Attendees |
| | : 2. Handout - NRC Public Meeting Regarding Confirmatory Order Modification cc Distribution via ListServ |
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| | TVA Presentation NRC Public Meeting regarding Confirmatory Order Modification February 9, 2018 |
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| | * TVA has identified areas where it seeks clarification of previously issued Confirmatory Orders in order to ensure compliance with the Orders |
| | * TVA intends to formally request modifications to Confirmatory Orders EA-17-022 and EA 09-009, 203. |
| | Shea NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 2 |
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| | EA-17-022 Current Status |
| | * In June 2017, TVA utilized ADR to address apparent violations documented in the Watts Bar PI&R Report (March 2017). |
| | * TVA committed to actions in the following areas: |
| | - Communications |
| | - Training |
| | - Work Processes |
| | - Independent Oversight |
| | - Assessing and Monitoring Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment |
| | * Of the 31 individual actions, the NRC recently inspected 23 actions. |
| | Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 3 |
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| | Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.5 |
| | * Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | Within six months following issuance of the CO, TVA shall revise Nuclear Safety Culture Monitoring guidance to incorporate a requirement for the Senior Leadership Team to conduct a review of Adverse Employment Actions to identify potential trends that could impact an organizations nuclear safety culture. |
| | * Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | Within six months following issuance of the CO, TVA shall revise Nuclear Safety Culture Monitoring guidance to incorporate a requirement for the Senior Leadership Team to conduct a review of Adverse Employment Actions described in V.1.c.1) to identify potential trends that could impact an organizations nuclear safety culture. |
| | Polickoski NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 4 |
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| | Basis for Modification |
| | * TVA proposes the modification because: |
| | - The modified requirements ensure consistency with Section V.1.c.1 of EA-17-022 where adverse actions that require an executive review board are defined. |
| | - This change is consistent with TVAs perspective of the required intent during ADR. |
| | Polickoski NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 5 |
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| | Order EA-17-022; V.1.d.1 |
| | * Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | The audit shall include reviewing all adverse employment actions periodically attending ERBs, reviewing chilling effect mitigation plans, and providing recommendations as appropriate. |
| | * Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | The audit shall include reviewing all adverse employment actions described in V.1.c.1, periodically attending ERBs, reviewing chilling effect mitigation plans, and providing recommendations as appropriate. |
| | NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 6 |
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| | Basis for Modification |
| | * TVA proposes the modification because: |
| | - The modified requirements ensure consistency with Section V.1.c.1 of EA-17-022 where adverse actions that require an executive review board are defined. |
| | - This change is consistent with TVAs perspective of the required intent during ADR. |
| | Polickoski NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 7 |
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| | Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 |
| | * Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed licensee adverse employment actions at TVAs nuclear plant sites before actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed actions could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process should consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. |
| | Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 8 |
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| | Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 |
| | * Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed licensee adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment at TVAs nuclear plant sites before actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed actions could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process should consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. |
| | Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 9 |
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| | Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 |
| | * Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | By no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the issuance of the confirmatory order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed significant adverse employment actions by contractors performing services at TVAs nuclear plant sites before the actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed action could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process will likewise consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. |
| | Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 10 |
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| | Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 |
| | * Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | By no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the issuance of the confirmatory order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed significant adverse employment actions by contractors performing services at TVAs nuclear plant sites to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay) and terminations for cause before the actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed action could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process will likewise consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. In the case of a suspension or termination of access authorization that may be associated with an adverse employment action, or where a contractor did not provide notification to TVA of a significant adverse employment action until after it had occurred, process review may occur after the adverse employment action has been taken. |
| | Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 11 |
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| | Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.1 |
| | * Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | By no later than six months after the issuance of the CO, TVA shall maintain a uniform process to ensure independent management review of all proposed adverse actions in accordance with the procedure. This process shall be executed by an ERB chaired by a TVA Vice President or above. The ERB shall, at a minimum, review proposed adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), |
| | terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment. |
| | Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 12 |
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| | Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.1 |
| | * Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: |
| | By no later than six months after the issuance of the CO, TVA shall maintain a uniform process to ensure independent management review of all proposed adverse actions in accordance with the procedure. This process shall be executed by an ERB chaired by a TVA Vice President or above. The ERB shall, at a minimum, review proposed adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment. In the case of a suspension or termination of access authorization that may be associated with an adverse employment action, or where a contractor did not provide notification to TVA of a significant adverse employment action until after it had occurred, process review may occur after the adverse employment action has been taken. |
| | Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 13 |
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| | Basis for Modifications |
| | * TVA proposes the modifications to EA-09-009, 203 and EA-17-022 because: |
| | - The modified requirement provides consistency between EA-09-009 and EA-17-022. |
| | - The modified requirement provides clarification to ensure that TVA meets both the requirements of the Confirmatory Orders and Access Authorization requirements. |
| | Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 14 |
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| | Order EA-09-009, 203; V.9 |
| | * Current Confirmatory Order Requirement in EA-09-009, 203 Section V.9: |
| | By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall revise its training program for new supervisors to incorporate a classroom discussion of the NRCs employee protection rule and the Companys policy on SCWE. |
| | Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 15 |
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| | Order EA-09-009,203; V.9 |
| | * Current Confirmatory Order Requirement in EA-17-022: |
| | : 2) The training [as described in V.1.b.1] will be provided within one year and on an annual basis thereafter, to, at a minimum, all working status nuclear business group supervisory employees, contractor supervisory employees involved in nuclear related work activities, human resource staff involved in the adverse employment action process, employee concerns program staff, contract technical stewards for nuclear related work activities, and the personnel in the TVA Office of General Counsel who are engaged in nuclear related work activities. |
| | : 3) New supervisory employees shall complete initial training through in-person or computer based training within three months of their hire or promotion effective date. The training shall require, at a minimum, a discussion of the training material with personnel in the TVA Office of General Counsel who are engaged in nuclear related work activities. |
| | Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 16 |
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| | Basis for Withdrawal |
| | * TVA proposes the requirement in EA-09-009, 203 be withdrawn because: |
| | - The training requirements for supervisors in EA-17-022 are duplicative with EA-09-009, 203 and more comprehensive. |
| | Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 17 |
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| TVA Presentation NRC Public Meeting regarding Confirmatory Order Modification February 9, 2018 Purpose *TVA has identified areas where it seeks clarification of previously issued Confirmatory Orders in order to ensure compliance with the Orders *TVA intends to formally request modifications to Confirmatory Orders EA-17-022 and EA 09-009, 203. l 2 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Shea EA-17-022 Current Status *In June 2017, TVA utilized ADR to address apparent violations documented in the Watts Bar PI&R Report (March 2017). *TVA committed to actions in the following areas: -Communications -Training -Work Processes -Independent Oversight -Assessing and Monitoring Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment *Of the 31 individual actions, the NRC recently inspected 23 actions. l 3 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Bethay Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.5 *Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: Within six months following issuance of the CO, TVA shall revise Nuclear Safety Culture Monitoring guidance to incorporate a requirement for the Senior Leadership Team to conduct a review of Adverse Employment Actions to identify potential trends that could impact an organization's nuclear safety culture. *Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: Within six months following issuance of the CO, TVA shall revise Nuclear Safety Culture Monitoring guidance to incorporate a requirement for the Senior Leadership Team to conduct a review of Adverse Employment Actions described in V.1.c.1) to identify potential trends that could impact an organization's nuclear safety culture. l 4 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Polickoski Basis for Modification *TVA proposes the modification because: -The modified requirements ensure consistency with Section V.1.c.1 of EA-17-022 where adverse actions that require an executive review board are defined. -This change is consistent with TVA's perspective of the required intent during ADR. l 5 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Polickoski Order EA-17-022; V.1.d.1 *Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: The audit shall include reviewing all adverse employment actions periodically attending ERBs, reviewing chilling effect mitigation plans, and providing recommendations as appropriate. *Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: The audit shall include reviewing all adverse employment actions described in V.1.c.1, periodically attending ERBs, reviewing chilling effect mitigation plans, and providing recommendations as appropriate. l 6 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Basis for Modification *TVA proposes the modification because: -The modified requirements ensure consistency with Section V.1.c.1 of EA-17-022 where adverse actions that require an executive review board are defined. -This change is consistent with TVA's perspective of the required intent during ADR. l 7 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Polickoski Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 *Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed licensee adverse employment actions at TVA's nuclear plant sites before actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed actions could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process should consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. l 8 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Calle Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 *Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed licensee adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment at TVA's nuclear plant sites before actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed actions could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process should consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. l 9 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Calle Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 *Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: By no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the issuance of the confirmatory order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed significant adverse employment actions by contractors performing services at TVA's nuclear plant sites before the actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed action could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process will likewise consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. l 10 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Calle Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1 *Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: By no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the issuance of the confirmatory order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed significant adverse employment actions by contractors performing services at TVA's nuclear plant sites to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay) and terminations for cause before the actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed action could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process will likewise consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. In the case of a suspension or termination of access authorization that may be associated with an adverse employment action, or where a contractor did not provide notification to TVA of a significant adverse employment action until after it had occurred, process review may occur after the adverse employment action has been taken. l 11 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Calle Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.1 *Current Confirmatory Order Requirement: By no later than six months after the issuance of the CO, TVA shall maintain a uniform process to ensure independent management review of all proposed adverse actions in accordance with the procedure. This process shall be executed by an ERB chaired by a TVA Vice President or above. The ERB shall, at a minimum, review proposed adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment. l 12 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Calle Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.1 *Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement: By no later than six months after the issuance of the CO, TVA shall maintain a uniform process to ensure independent management review of all proposed adverse actions in accordance with the procedure. This process shall be executed by an ERB chaired by a TVA Vice President or above. The ERB shall, at a minimum, review proposed adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment. In the case of a suspension or termination of access authorization that may be associated with an adverse employment action, or where a contractor did not provide notification to TVA of a significant adverse employment action until after it had occurred, process review may occur after the adverse employment action has been taken. l 13 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Calle Basis for Modifications *TVA proposes the modifications to EA-09-009, 203 and EA-17-022 because: -The modified requirement provides consistency between EA-09-009 and EA-17-022. -The modified requirement provides clarification to ensure that TVA meets both the requirements of the Confirmatory Orders and Access Authorization requirements. l 14 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Calle Order EA-09-009, 203; V.9 *Current Confirmatory Order Requirement in EA-09-009, 203 Section V.9: By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall revise its training program for new supervisors to incorporate a classroom discussion of the NRC's employee protection rule and the Company's policy on SCWE. l 15 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Bethay Order EA-09-009,203; V.9 *Current Confirmatory Order Requirement in EA-17-022: 2) The training [as described in V.1.b.1] will be provided within one year and on an annual basis thereafter, to, at a minimum, all working status nuclear business group supervisory employees, contractor supervisory employees involved in nuclear related work activities, human resource staff involved in the adverse employment action process, employee concerns program staff, contract technical stewards for nuclear related work activities, and the personnel in the TVA Office of General Counsel who are engaged in nuclear related work activities. 3) New supervisory employees shall complete initial training through in-person or computer based training within three months of their hire or promotion effective date. The training shall require, at a minimum, a discussion of the training material with personnel in the TVA Office of General Counsel who are engaged in nuclear related work activities. l 16 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Bethay Basis for Withdrawal *TVA proposes the requirement in EA-09-009, 203 be withdrawn because: -The training requirements for supervisors in EA-17-022 are duplicative with EA-09-009, 203 and more comprehensive. l 17 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Bethay Summary *TVA has implemented the commitments in EA-17-022 per the required due dates. TVA has taken numerous corrective actions to ensure that actions are taken as necessary to mitigate the potential impacts an adverse employment action may have on organizational SCWE *During implementation of the new requirements, TVA identified potential compliance issues requiring clarification to the requirements to ensure compliance. TVA intends to formally request modification to the Confirmatory Orders. l 18 NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 Shea
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| | * During implementation of the new requirements, TVA identified potential compliance issues requiring clarification to the requirements to ensure compliance. TVA intends to formally request modification to the Confirmatory Orders. |
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Supplement to Application to Revise Function 5 of Technical Specification Table 3.3.2-1, ‘Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System Instrumentation,’ for the Sequoyah and Watts Bar (SQN-TS-23-02 and WBN-TS-23-08),
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Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2024002 and 05000391/2024002 Rev
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IR 05000390/20244402024-07-12012 July 2024
95001 Supplemental Inspection Supplemental Report 05000390-2024440 and 05000391-2024440 and Follow-Up Assessment Letter
05000391/LER-2024-003, Inoperability of Both Trains of Unit 2 Low Head Safety Injection2024-07-11011 July 2024
Inoperability of Both Trains of Unit 2 Low Head Safety Injection
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Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Application to Modify the Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement 3.9.5.1 (WBN-TS-21-14)
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ML24141A0482024-05-17017 May 2024
EN 56958_1 Ametek Solidstate Controls, Inc
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IR 05000390/20240012024-05-14014 May 2024
Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2024001 and 05000391/2024001
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Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions
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Re Automatic Reactor Trip Due to Steam Generator 3 Level LO-LO
IR 05000391/20240072024-04-30030 April 2024
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ML24120A1182024-04-29029 April 2024
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ML24087A1912024-04-18018 April 2024
Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR Part 73, Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting
CNL-24-033, Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2024-04-17017 April 2024
Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions
CNL-24-010, License Amendment Request to Recapture Low-Power Testing Time (WBN-TS-23-19)2024-04-17017 April 2024
License Amendment Request to Recapture Low-Power Testing Time (WBN-TS-23-19)
CNL-24-024, Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update2024-04-17017 April 2024
Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update
ML24072A0052024-04-15015 April 2024
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CNL-24-004, Application to Modify the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 and Unit 2 Technical Specifications for Main Control Room Chiller Completion Time Extension (WBN-TS-23-13)2024-04-0404 April 2024
Application to Modify the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 and Unit 2 Technical Specifications for Main Control Room Chiller Completion Time Extension (WBN-TS-23-13)
IR 05000390/20244012024-04-0202 April 2024
– Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2024401 and 05000391/2024401 - (Public)
2024-09-05
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 February 15, 2018 Joseph W. Shea, Vice President Nuclear Regulatory Affairs and Support Services Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 4A Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC MEETING
SUMMARY
- WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT -
DOCKET NOS. 50-390 AND 50-391
Dear Mr. Shea:
This refers to the meeting conducted, at your request, at the NRC Region II office, Atlanta GA, on February 9, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting's purpose was to hold a discussion regarding the need for a clarification or modification request to be submitted by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the 2017 Confirmatory Order (ML17208A647).
Specifically, TVA has identified areas where it seeks clarification of previously issued Confirmatory Orders in order to ensure compliance with the Orders and TVA intends to formally request modification to the Confirmatory Orders EA-17-022 and EA 09-009, 203.
Enclosed are a list of attendees and the presentation handout.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, and Requests for Withholding.
Please contact me at (404) 997-4465 with any questions you may have regarding this letter.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Anthony D. Masters, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5
Enclosures:
- 1. List of Attendees
- 2. Handout - NRC Public Meeting Regarding Confirmatory Order Modification cc Distribution via ListServ
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TVA Presentation NRC Public Meeting regarding Confirmatory Order Modification February 9, 2018
Purpose
- TVA has identified areas where it seeks clarification of previously issued Confirmatory Orders in order to ensure compliance with the Orders
- TVA intends to formally request modifications to Confirmatory Orders EA-17-022 and EA 09-009, 203.
Shea NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 2
EA-17-022 Current Status
- In June 2017, TVA utilized ADR to address apparent violations documented in the Watts Bar PI&R Report (March 2017).
- TVA committed to actions in the following areas:
- Communications
- Training
- Work Processes
- Independent Oversight
- Assessing and Monitoring Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment
- Of the 31 individual actions, the NRC recently inspected 23 actions.
Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 3
Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.5
- Current Confirmatory Order Requirement:
Within six months following issuance of the CO, TVA shall revise Nuclear Safety Culture Monitoring guidance to incorporate a requirement for the Senior Leadership Team to conduct a review of Adverse Employment Actions to identify potential trends that could impact an organizations nuclear safety culture.
- Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement:
Within six months following issuance of the CO, TVA shall revise Nuclear Safety Culture Monitoring guidance to incorporate a requirement for the Senior Leadership Team to conduct a review of Adverse Employment Actions described in V.1.c.1) to identify potential trends that could impact an organizations nuclear safety culture.
Polickoski NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 4
Basis for Modification
- TVA proposes the modification because:
- The modified requirements ensure consistency with Section V.1.c.1 of EA-17-022 where adverse actions that require an executive review board are defined.
- This change is consistent with TVAs perspective of the required intent during ADR.
Polickoski NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 5
Order EA-17-022; V.1.d.1
- Current Confirmatory Order Requirement:
The audit shall include reviewing all adverse employment actions periodically attending ERBs, reviewing chilling effect mitigation plans, and providing recommendations as appropriate.
- Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement:
The audit shall include reviewing all adverse employment actions described in V.1.c.1, periodically attending ERBs, reviewing chilling effect mitigation plans, and providing recommendations as appropriate.
NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 6
Basis for Modification
- TVA proposes the modification because:
- The modified requirements ensure consistency with Section V.1.c.1 of EA-17-022 where adverse actions that require an executive review board are defined.
- This change is consistent with TVAs perspective of the required intent during ADR.
Polickoski NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 7
Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1
- Current Confirmatory Order Requirement:
By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed licensee adverse employment actions at TVAs nuclear plant sites before actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed actions could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process should consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce.
Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 8
Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1
- Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement:
By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed licensee adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment at TVAs nuclear plant sites before actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed actions could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process should consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce.
Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 9
Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1
- Current Confirmatory Order Requirement:
By no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the issuance of the confirmatory order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed significant adverse employment actions by contractors performing services at TVAs nuclear plant sites before the actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed action could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process will likewise consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce.
Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 10
Order EA-09-009, 203; V.1
- Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement:
By no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the issuance of the confirmatory order, TVA shall implement a process to review proposed significant adverse employment actions by contractors performing services at TVAs nuclear plant sites to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay) and terminations for cause before the actions are taken to determine whether the proposed action comports with employee protection regulations, and whether the proposed action could negatively impact the SCWE. Such a process will likewise consider actions to mitigate a potential chilling effect if the employment action, despite its legitimacy, could be perceived as retaliatory by the workforce. In the case of a suspension or termination of access authorization that may be associated with an adverse employment action, or where a contractor did not provide notification to TVA of a significant adverse employment action until after it had occurred, process review may occur after the adverse employment action has been taken.
Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 11
Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.1
- Current Confirmatory Order Requirement:
By no later than six months after the issuance of the CO, TVA shall maintain a uniform process to ensure independent management review of all proposed adverse actions in accordance with the procedure. This process shall be executed by an ERB chaired by a TVA Vice President or above. The ERB shall, at a minimum, review proposed adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay),
terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment.
Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 12
Order EA-17-022; V.1.c.1
- Proposed Confirmatory Order Requirement:
By no later than six months after the issuance of the CO, TVA shall maintain a uniform process to ensure independent management review of all proposed adverse actions in accordance with the procedure. This process shall be executed by an ERB chaired by a TVA Vice President or above. The ERB shall, at a minimum, review proposed adverse employment actions to include suspensions (one or more days off without pay), terminations for cause, involuntary reduction in force, and no-fault terminations of employment. In the case of a suspension or termination of access authorization that may be associated with an adverse employment action, or where a contractor did not provide notification to TVA of a significant adverse employment action until after it had occurred, process review may occur after the adverse employment action has been taken.
Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 13
Basis for Modifications
- The modified requirement provides consistency between EA-09-009 and EA-17-022.
- The modified requirement provides clarification to ensure that TVA meets both the requirements of the Confirmatory Orders and Access Authorization requirements.
Calle NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 14
Order EA-09-009, 203; V.9
- Current Confirmatory Order Requirement in EA-09-009, 203 Section V.9:
By no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of this Confirmatory Order, TVA shall revise its training program for new supervisors to incorporate a classroom discussion of the NRCs employee protection rule and the Companys policy on SCWE.
Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 15
Order EA-09-009,203; V.9
- Current Confirmatory Order Requirement in EA-17-022:
- 2) The training [as described in V.1.b.1] will be provided within one year and on an annual basis thereafter, to, at a minimum, all working status nuclear business group supervisory employees, contractor supervisory employees involved in nuclear related work activities, human resource staff involved in the adverse employment action process, employee concerns program staff, contract technical stewards for nuclear related work activities, and the personnel in the TVA Office of General Counsel who are engaged in nuclear related work activities.
- 3) New supervisory employees shall complete initial training through in-person or computer based training within three months of their hire or promotion effective date. The training shall require, at a minimum, a discussion of the training material with personnel in the TVA Office of General Counsel who are engaged in nuclear related work activities.
Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 16
Basis for Withdrawal
- TVA proposes the requirement in EA-09-009, 203 be withdrawn because:
- The training requirements for supervisors in EA-17-022 are duplicative with EA-09-009, 203 and more comprehensive.
Bethay NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 17
Summary
- TVA has implemented the commitments in EA 022 per the required due dates. TVA has taken numerous corrective actions to ensure that actions are taken as necessary to mitigate the potential impacts an adverse employment action may have on organizational SCWE
- During implementation of the new requirements, TVA identified potential compliance issues requiring clarification to the requirements to ensure compliance. TVA intends to formally request modification to the Confirmatory Orders.
Shea NRC Public Meeting related to Confirmatory Orders 2/9/18 l 18
