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| issue date = 10/29/2002
| title = IR 05000331-02-006, on 06/30-09/28/2002, Ies Utilities, Inc.; Duane Arnold Energy Center; Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control, and Personnel Performance During Nonroutine Plant Evolutions and Events
| author name = Burgess B
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRP/RPB2
| addressee name = Peifer M
| addressee affiliation = Nuclear Management Co, LLC
| docket = 05000331
| license number = DPR-049
| contact person =
| case reference number = EA-02-197
| document report number = IR-02-006
| document type = Inspection Report, Letter
| page count = 50
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=Text=
{{#Wiki_filter:ber 29, 2002
 
==SUBJECT:==
DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER USNRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-331/02-06
 
==Dear Mr. Peifer:==
On September 28, 2002, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center. The enclosed report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on October 1, 2002, with Mr. R. Anderson and other members of your staff.
 
The inspection 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. Specifically, this inspection focused on reactor safety.
 
Based on the results of this inspection, the inspectors identified two issues of very low safety significance (Green) that were determined to involve violations of USNRC requirements.
 
However, because of their very low safety significance and because these issues were entered into your corrective action program, the USNRC is treating these issues as Non-Cited Violations in accordance with Section VI.A.1 of the USNRCs Enforcement Policy.
 
If you contest the subject or severity of a Non-Cited Violation, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with a basis for your denial, to the U. S.
 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region III, 801 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Il 60532-4351; the Director, Office of Enforcement, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the Resident Inspector Office at the Duane Arnold Energy Center.
 
In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the USNRC issued an Order and several threat advisories to commercial power reactors to strengthen licensees capabilities and readiness to respond to a potential attack. The USNRC established a deadline of September 1, 2002, for licensees to complete modifications and process upgrades required by the order. In order to confirm compliance with this order, the USNRC issued Temporary Instruction 2515/148 and over the next year, the USNRC will inspect each licensee in accordance with this Temporary Instruction. The USNRC continues to monitor overall security control and may issue additional temporary instructions or require additional inspections should conditions warrant.
 
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the USNRCs "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the USNRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of USNRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the USNRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
 
Sincerely,
/RA/
Bruce L. Burgess, Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49
 
===Enclosure:===
Inspection Report 50-331/02-06
 
REGION III==
Docket No: 50-331 License No: DPR-49 Report No: 50-331/02-06 Licensee: Alliant, IES Utilities Inc.
 
Facility: Duane Arnold Energy Center Location: 3277 DAEC Road Palo, Iowa 52324-9785 Dates: June 30 through September 28, 2002 Inspectors: P. Prescott, Senior Resident Inspector G. Wilson, Senior Resident Inspector S. Caudill, Resident Inspector R. Daley, Reactor Inspector G. Pirtle, Physical Security Inspector R. Schmitt, Radiation Specialist Approved by: Bruce L. Burgess, Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects
 
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000331-02-06, IES Utilities, Inc.; on 06/30-09/28/2002, Duane Arnold Energy Center;
 
Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control, and Personnel Performance During Nonroutine Plant Evolutions and Events.
 
This report covers a 3-month period of baseline resident inspection and announced baseline inspections in radiation protection and security. The inspection was conducted by Region III inspectors and the resident inspectors. Two Non-Cited Violations (NCV), and associated Green findings were identified. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green,
White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be "Green," or be assigned a severity level after USNRC management review. The USNRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.
 
A.      Inspection Findings
 
===Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems===
: '''Green.'''
A finding of very low safety significance was identified by the inspectors when the licensee failed to perform an adequate risk assessment when the reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC) system was unavailable. The overall plant risk was actually yellow when identified as green by the licensee.
 
The finding was more than minor since it involved a change in risk level from green to yellow and, if left uncorrected, would become a more significant safety concern. The finding was of very low safety significance since the high pressure core injection (HPCI)system was working as designed and the incremental core damage probability (ICDP) of having RCIC system unavailable for 12 days was 3E-7. An NCV of 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4)was identified for the failure to properly perform an adequate risk assessment. (Section 1R13)
 
===Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems===
: '''Green.'''
A finding of very low safety significance was identified by the inspectors when inadequate corrective actions resulted in a repeat event where algae growth was plugging the residual heat removal service water (RHRSW) strainers.
 
The finding was more than minor since it impacted the operability of the RHRSW system.
 
The finding was of very low safety significance because this event did not result in the flow of any of the RHRSW pumps to decrease below the Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.1 allowable minimum flow rate of 2040 gallons per minute (GPM). An NCV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, Corrective Actions, was identified for the failure to properly correct the algae buildup condition. (Section 1R14)
 
B. Licensee-Identified Findings Violations of very low safety significance, which were identified by the licensee have been reviewed by the inspectors. Corrective actions taken or planned by the licensee have been entered into the licensees corrective action program. These violations and corrective action tracking numbers are listed in Section 40A7 of this report.
 
=REPORT DETAILS=
 
===Summary of Plant Status===
 
The plant operated at full power until power was reduced to approximately 60 percent on July 13, 2002, to permit rod sequence exchange. The plant returned to full power operation upon successful completion of the rod sequence on July 14, 2002. The plant was subsequently shut down due to residual heat removal service water (RHRSW) strainer clogging on August 6, 2002. The plant returned to full power operation upon restoration of the RHRSW system on August 14, 2002. The plant was subsequently shut down to investigate drywell leakage on August 29, 2002. The plant was returned to power operations following repairs on the drywell coolers and RCIC pump on September 9, 2002; however, power was limited to 60 percent due to the B cooling tower being out of service. The plant returned to full power upon restoration of the B cooling tower on September 15, 2002, and remained at or near full power for the remainder of the inspection period.
 
==REACTOR SAFETY==
Cornerstones: Initiating events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity {{a|1R04}}
==1R04 Equipment Alignment==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.04}}
===.1 Partial Walkdowns===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors performed partial walkdowns of accessible portions of trains of risk-significant mitigating systems equipment during times when the trains were of increased importance due to the redundant trains or other related equipment being unavailable. The inspectors utilized the valve and electric breaker checklists listed at the end of this report to verify components were properly positioned and that support systems were lined up as needed. The inspectors also examined the material condition of the components and observed operating parameters of equipment to verify that there were no obvious deficiencies. The inspectors reviewed outstanding work orders and action requests (ARs) associated with the trains to verify that those documents did not reveal issues that could affect train function. The inspectors used the information in the appropriate sections of the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) to determine the functional requirements of the system.
 
The inspectors verified the alignment of the following trains:
* All the warning tags hung on all equipment in the control room and pump-house during the week of August 5, 2002;
* High pressure core injection (HPCI) system, when the RCIC system was out for maintenance, during the week of August 31, 2002; and
* B loop residual heat removal (RHR) and B core spray (CS), when A loop was out for maintenance, during the week of September 21, 2002 The inspectors verified the position of critical redundant equipment and looked for any discrepancies between the existing equipment lineup and the required lineup.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.2 Complete Walkdowns===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
During the week of July 27, 2002, the inspectors performed a complete system alignment inspection of the control rod drive (CRD) system. This system was selected because it was considered both safety-significant and risk-significant in the licensees probabilistic risk assessment. The inspection consisted of the following activities:
* a review of plant procedures (including selected abnormal and emergency procedures), drawings, and the UFSAR to identify proper system alignment;
* a review of outstanding or completed temporary and permanent modifications to the system; and
* an electrical and mechanical walkdown of the system to verify proper alignment, component accessibility, availability, and current condition.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R05}}
==1R05 Fire Protection==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.05}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors walked down the following risk significant areas looking for any fire protection issues. The inspectors selected areas containing systems, structures, or components that the licensee identified as important to reactor safety. The following walkdowns were performed:
During the week of July 13, 2002
* Area Fire Plan (AFP) 10, Reactor Building Main Exhaust Fan Room, Heating Hot Water Pump Room and the Plant Air Supply Fan Room
* AFP 11, Reactor Building Laydown Area
* AFP 12, Reactor Building Decay Tank and Condensate Phase Separator Rooms During the week of August 24, 2002
* AFP 3, Reactor Building HPCI, RCIC & Radwaste Tank Rooms
* AFP 20, Turbine Building Aux Boiler Room, Emergency Diesel Generator Rooms, and Generator Day Tank Rooms
* AFP 24, Control Building 1-A4, 1A-3 Essential Switchgear Rooms The inspectors reviewed the control of transient combustibles and ignition sources, fire detection equipment, manual suppression capabilities, passive suppression capabilities, automatic suppression capabilities, and barriers to fire propagation.
 
Also, the inspectors performed the annual observation of a plant fire drill during the week of August 17, 2002. The inspectors observed the plant fire brigade respond to a simulated fire at the B cooling tower motor control center building. The simulated fire scenario was initiated by a portable space heater that ignited building insulation and spread to the cable tray. The fire then propagated to the B cooling tower structure.
 
The inspectors also attended the post fire drill critique.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R07}}
==1R07 Heat Sink Performance==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.07}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the licensees testing of the A and B emergency diesel generator (EDG)/emergency service water (ESW) heat exchangers (1E053A and 1E053B) during the week of August 31, 2002, to verify that any potential deficiencies did not mask the licensees ability to detect degraded performance, to identify any common cause issues that had the potential to increase risk, and to ensure that the licensee was adequately addressing problems that could result in initiating events that would cause an increase in risk. The inspectors reviewed the licensees observations as compared against acceptance criteria, the correlation of scheduled testing and the frequency of testing, and the impact of instrument inaccuracies on test results. Inspectors also assessed whether test acceptance criteria considered differences between test conditions, design conditions, and testing criteria.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R11}}
==1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.11}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
On September 10, 2002, the inspectors observed a training crew during an evaluated simulator scenario of Evaluated Scenario Guide (ESG) 18, and reviewed licensed operator performance in mitigating the consequences of events.
 
The inspector evaluated crew performance in the areas of:
* clarity and formality of communications;
* timeliness of actions, prioritization of activities;
* procedural adequacy and implementation;
* control board manipulations;
* managerial oversight, emergency plan execution; and
* group dynamics.
 
The crew performance was compared to licensee management expectations and guidelines as presented in the following documents:
* Administrative Control Procedure (ACP) 110.1, Conduct of Operations;
* ACP 101.01, Procedure Use and Adherence; and
* ACP 101.2, Verification Process and SELF/PEER Checking Practices.
 
The inspectors assessed whether the crew completed the critical tasks listed in the above guidelines. The inspectors also compared simulator configurations with actual control board configurations. For any weaknesses identified, the inspectors observed licensee evaluators to verify that they also noted the issues and discussed them in the end of the session critique.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R12}}
==1R12 Maintenance Rule Implementation==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.12}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the licensee's implementation of the Maintenance Rule (10 CFR 50.65) to ensure rule requirements were met for the selected systems.
 
The following systems were selected based on being designated as risk significant under the Maintenance Rule, or being in the increased monitoring of Maintenance Rule category a(1):
* EDG during the week of July 13, 2002; and
* 125 volts direct current (VDC) battery during the week of September 7, 2002 The inspectors evaluated whether the licensees categorization of specific issues was accurate, including evaluation of the performance criteria. The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of the maintenance rule requirements, including a review of scoping, goal-setting, and performance monitoring; short-term and long-term corrective actions; functional failure determinations associated with the condition reports reviewed; and current equipment performance status.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R13}}
==1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.13}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the licensees evaluation of plant risk, scheduling, configuration control, and performance of maintenance associated with planned and emergent work activities to verify that scheduled and emergent work activities were adequately managed. In particular, the inspectors reviewed the licensees program for conducting maintenance risk safety assessments to verify that the licensees planning, risk management tools, and the assessment and management of on-line risk was adequate.
 
The inspectors also reviewed the licensee actions to address increased online risk during these periods, such as establishing compensatory actions, minimizing the duration of the activity, obtaining appropriate management approval, and informing appropriate plant staff, to verify the activities were accomplished when online risk was increased due to maintenance on risk-significant structures, systems, and components (SSCs).
 
The following specific activities were reviewed:
* maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of July 20, 2002;
* maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of August 10, 2002;
* maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of August 17, 2002;
* maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of August 31, 2002;
* maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of September 14, 2002; and
* the maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of September 28, 2002.
 
====b. Findings====
Introduction A finding of very low safety significance (Green) and an associated NCV of 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4), related to inadequate assessment and management of risk during maintenance on the RCIC system were identified by the inspectors.
 
Description On August 29, 2002, the inspectors questioned the overall risk assessment of the plant based on actual plant conditions. The plant had publicized the overall ORAM/SENTINEL (Risk Analysis Program) plant risk as green with the RCIC system unavailable for accident mitigation purposes for 12 days. The ORAM/SENTINEL program uses four levels of risk assessment ranging from lowest to highest risk with an associated color of green (lowest), yellow, orange, and red (highest). The inspectors asked the licensee to perform the ORAM/SENTINEL overall risk assessment with the RCIC system unavailable since that was the present plant condition. When the licensee made the RCIC system unavailable in the ORAM/SENTINEL program, the overall risk changed to yellow with a Core Damage Frequency of 2.36E-05 based on Plant Transient Assessment Tree (PTAT). The inspectors determined that although the licensees risk assessment was not adequate, the other steam driven mitigation system, HPCI, was still available and working as designed; therefore, this finding was determined to be of very low safety significance.
 
Analysis The inspectors reviewed this issue against the guidance contained in Appendix B, Issue Dispositioning Screening, of Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0612, Power Reactor Inspection Reports. The inspectors concluded that the issue was more than minor since the finding involved a change in risk level from green to yellow and, if left uncorrected, could become a more significant safety concern. This conclusion was based on the fact that an adequate assessment of risk could have led to additional management strategies including establishment of protected pathways for redundant mitigating systems.
 
The inspectors reviewed this issue in accordance with Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP)," Appendix A, "Significance Determination of Reactor Inspection Findings for At-Power Situations," and determined that this Maintenance Rule (a)(4) finding was not addressed in the SDP worksheets and required a Phase 3 evaluation. The Regional Senior Reactor Analyst (SRA) performed a Phase 3 risk assessment and determined that the ICDP for having the RCIC system unavailable for 12 days was 3E-7, which was below the 1E-6 ICDP threshold referenced in NUMARC 93-01, Section 11 (endorsed in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.182). An ICDP of 5E-7 is considered of low risk significance (green) and requires no other risk management action other than normal work controls.
 
Enforcement 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4) requires, in part, that before performing maintenance activities (including but not limited to surveillances, post-maintenance testing, and corrective and preventive maintenance), the licensee shall assess and manage the increase in risk that may result from the proposed maintenance activity. Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to perform an adequate risk assessment when the RCIC system was unavailable on August 29, 2002. The failure to perform an adequate risk assessment resulted in the licensee inappropriately assigning an overall green risk condition for the plant when actual plant conditions (RCIC system unavailable) warranted a yellow risk assessment.
 
The failure to properly perform an adequate risk assessment when the RCIC system was unavailable was an example where the requirements of 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4), were not met and was a violation. However, because of its low safety significance and because it was entered into the corrective action program (AR 32344), the USNRC is treating this issue as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV 50-331/0206-01), in accordance with Section VI.A.1 of the USNRCs Enforcement Policy.
 
Corrective actions taken for this violation included changing the on line scheduling risk assessment process to include the shift technical advisor performing real time risk assessments as system equipment availability changes. Additionally, this risk assessment will be documented on a new worksheet that will provide appropriate risk assessment guidelines.
{{a|1R14}}
==1R14 Personnel Performance During Nonroutine Plant Evolutions and Events==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.14}}
Technical Specification (TS) Shutdown Required Due to Plugging of the RHRSW System Strainers
 
====a. Scope====
On August 6, 2002, the licensee entered an unplanned TS shutdown limiting condition for operation (LCO) for both trains of RHRSW being inoperable due to plugging of the RHRSW strainers with algae. The inspectors evaluated control room activities and management decision-making related to the plugged strainers. Also, the inspectors reviewed the licensees apparent cause evaluation, applicable procedures, and the ARs generated to understand and resolve the details of this event.
 
====b. Findings====
Introduction A finding of very low safety significance (Green) and an associated NCV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, related to inadequate corrective actions for the plugging of the RHRSW strainers due to algae growth control, were identified by the inspectors.
 
Description On August 4, 2002, plant staff performed a surveillance test on the B RHRSW system, in preparation for a planned A RHRSW system LCO. During the test, the B RHRSW strainer high differential pressure (DP) alarm annunciated and the DP gauge pegged high, which indicated > 15 pounds per square inch differential (PSID) across the strainer.
 
The procedural limit for the maximum RHRSW strainer DP was 12 PSID at a 2400 GPM flow rate. Plant staff declared the B RHRSW system inoperable and entered TS LCO 3.7.1 Condition C, for one RHRSW system inoperable. However, the TS requirement for the availability of one RHRSW system pump with a flow rate of 2040 GPM was still met.
 
On August 5, 2002, the B strainer DP gauge lines were flushed, and a temporarily installed DP gauge (which had a range of up to 50 PSID) indicated 17 PSID with one RHRSW pump running. The stilling basin and B RHRSW pit were cleaned, and the B strainer was disassembled and cleaned. The cleaning revealed that the rate of silt buildup and algae growth was much greater than experienced in the past. Approximately four feet of silting with a layer of algae matting on top was found in the RHRSW/ESW stilling basin. Approximately six to eight inches of algae was growing on the walls of the intake structure.
 
After the algae was cleaned from the stilling basin, B pit, and B strainer, operators started one A RHRSW pump; the PSID on the A RHRSW strainer was 2.5 PSID at a flow rate of 2040 GPM. Operators then started the second A RHRSW pump, producing a total A RHRSW system flow rate of 4800 GPM with a high strainer DP of 12 PSID.
 
Accordingly, the A RHRSW system was declared inoperable and plant staff entered the TS action statement for plant shutdown. The inspectors concluded that this issue was of very low safety significance since the flows of all RHRSW pumps were above TS 3.7.1 RHRSW System minimum flow rate of 2040 GPM. The operators performed a controlled shutdown of the plant and maintained cold shutdown conditions.
 
Upon further review of the event, the inspectors noted that the licensee had identified corrective actions from the September 2001 algae problem in AR 27459. This AR, which was categorized as a significant condition adverse to quality, was closed on May 23, 2002, with all actions being completed. The corrective actions performed during this AR were inadequate since they did not prevent the recurrence of excess algae growth from clogging the RHRSW strainers.
 
Analysis The safety function of the RHRSW system is to provide a means for the RHR system to reject decay heat which the RHR system removes from the reactor or primary containment system under both accident and normal conditions. Because of its potential safety significance, the inspectors reviewed this issue against the guidance contained in Appendix B, Issue Dispositioning Screening, of IMC 0612, Power Reactor Inspection Reports, to determine whether the finding was minor. The inspectors concluded that the finding had greater safety significance than similar corrective action deficiencies described in IMC 0612, Appendix E, Section 4.f. since it affected the operability of the RHRSW system. The safety significance was due to the fact that the amount of algae grass found in the river water intake pits and the pump house stilling basins could have plugged both divisions of RHRSW and ESW. The plugging of the RHRSW strainer had the potential to degrade system performance to the point where decay heat removal from the primary system could have been compromised.
 
Because the issue was greater than minor, the inspectors reviewed it in accordance with Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process," Appendix A, "Significance Determination of Reactor Inspection Findings for At-Power Situations," regarding mitigating systems. Because the issued did not meet any of the criterial in Appendix A, the finding screened as Green and was of very low safety significance.
 
Enforcement Appendix B of 10 CFR 50, Criterion XVI, states, in part, that measures shall be established to assure that conditions adverse to quality, are promptly identified and corrected. In the case of significant conditions adverse to quality, the measures shall assure that the condition is determined and corrective action taken to preclude repetition.
 
Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to take corrective action to prevent repetition of the plugging of the RHRSW strainers, a significant condition adverse to quality.
 
Specifically, on September 4, 2001, algae was found to have clogged the RHRSW strainer resulting in the B RHRSW system being declared inoperable. On August 6, 2002, algae was again found to have clogged the strainers resulting in both trains of RHRSW being inoperable. The failure to properly correct the RHRSW strainer clogging was an example where the requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, were not met and was a violation. However, because of its low safety significance and because it was entered into the corrective action program (AR 32344), the USNRC is treating this issue as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV 50-331/0206-02), in accordance with Section VI.A.1 of the USNRCs Enforcement Policy.
 
The licensee implemented several short- and long-term corrective actions. The major short-term corrective actions included adding algicide on a twice per week frequency; performing intake structure and RHRSW/ESW stilling basin inspection and cleaning on a monthly basis from June to October; and chlorinating at the intake structure. The major long-term corrective actions include creating a staff position for overall river management; evaluating the need to add sodium hypochlorite and bromide at the river water system pumps to keep the circulating water systems clean; and evaluating the use of alternate circulating water system water sources such as arterial wells drilled under the Cedar River riverbed, which would provide sediment-free water due to the natural filtration process of the river bottom.
{{a|1R15}}
==1R15 Operability Evaluations==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.15}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors assessed the following operability evaluations:
* AR 31075, 10 CFR 21 Notification Regarding K-Line Circuit Breakers Failure to Charge and Close, during week of July 6, 2002;
* AR 31776, Silt Buildup in the Riverbed in Front of the Intake Structure has Reduced Water Depth in Front of the Intake to Approximately One Foot, Where Eight Feet of Depth was Expected, during week of July 27, 2002;
* AR 31715, Control Building Envelope, during week of September 7, 2002; and
* AR 32234, RCIC Pump , during week of September 7, 2002 The inspectors reviewed the technical adequacy of the evaluation against the Technical Specification, UFSAR, and other design information; determined whether compensatory measures, if needed, were taken; and determined whether the evaluations were consistent with the requirements of the licensees administrative control procedure ACP -
114.5 Action Request System Rev. 32.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R16}}
==1R16 Operator Workarounds (OWAs)==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.16}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the following operator workarounds:
* OWA 31743, Work Around on Diesel Fire Pump Basket Strainer BS3300, during the week of July 27, 2002; and
* OWA 29673, Bridge Reliability Preventive Maintenance Program during the week of August 24, 2002.
 
OWA 31743 was evaluated for its potential to impact the operators ability to maintain the diesel fire pump operable and OWA 29673 was evaluated for its potential to impact safe handling of fuel bundles during fuel moves.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R17}}
==1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.17}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the following modification to verify that the design basis, licensing basis, and performance capability of risk significant systems were not degraded by the installation of the modification. The inspectors also verified that the modification did not place the plant in an unsafe configuration.
* Engineering Change Package (ECP) 1616, PDIC 1947 and Pressure Differential Input Controller (PDIC) 2046 Replacement, during the week of August 3, 2002.
 
This modification removed an obsolete controller used to control the DP maintained between the RHR and RHRSW systems. The controller was replaced with a hand-switch.
 
The inspectors considered the design adequacy of the modification by performing a review, or partial review, of the modifications impact on plant electrical requirements, material requirements and replacement components, response time, control signals, equipment protection, operation, failure modes, and other related process requirements.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R19}}
==1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.19}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the following post-maintenance activities. Activities were selected based upon the structure, system, or component's ability to impact risk.
* Corrective Work Order (CWO) A58795, Unable to Pass STP 3.7.4-03 for 1A4 Switchgear Room. Supply Damper to 1A4 Needs Adjusting to Point that Steps of STP can be Completed Sat for Doors 402 and 401," during the week of July 20, 2002;
* CWO A59292, Inspect Backwash Assembly (1P22B/D RHRSW Pump Strainer, 1S090B) and Replace Parts as Required. Inspect Strainer Assembly, during the week of August 10, 2002;
* CWO A59282, Scoop Tube Locked Up and High Setpoint is Cycling On and Off.
 
Deviation Meter Shows no Indication of Change, during the week of August 24, 2002;
* Preventive Work Order (PWO) 1121296,  Valve Operation Test and Evaluation System (VOTES) Diagnostic Test - MO2517," during the week of August 24, 2002;
* CWO A60308, Oil is Backing Up in System [RCIC] and Misting Out of the Outboard Bearing Pedestal, during the week of August 24, 2002;
* CWO A50919, Torus Exhaust Isolation, Standby Gas Treatment Switch, HS4301," during the week of September 7, 2002; and
* PWO 1121102, Remove and Replace Air Start Check Valves, during the week of September 28, 2002 The inspectors, by witnessing the test or reviewing the test data, evaluated whether post-maintenance testing activities were appropriate for the applicable maintenance activity. The reviews included, but were not limited to, integration of testing activities, applicability of acceptance criteria, test equipment calibration and control, procedural use and compliance, control of temporary modifications or jumpers required for test performance, documentation of test data, TS applicability, system restoration, and evaluation of test data. The inspectors also evaluated whether maintenance and post-maintenance testing activities adequately ensured that the equipment met the licensing basis, TS, and UFSAR design requirements.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R20}}
==1R20 Refueling and Outage Activities==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.20}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors observed shutdown activities for the forced outage, to investigate the increasing drywell leakage, which began on August 29, 2002. The inspectors monitored the licensees cooldown process and ensured that TS were followed during the transition into Modes 3 and 4. The licensee, as part of the 9-day outage, corrected the drywell leakage by repairing the 3B and 6B drywell coolers and isolating the 3A drywell cooler.
 
Additionally, the licensee repaired the lube oil system on the RCIC pump. The inspectors monitored outage configuration management on a daily basis by verifying that the licensee maintained appropriate defense in depth to address all shutdown safety functions and satisfy TS requirements. Proper operation of the decay heat removal system was verified during multiple control room tours and observations. The licensee restarted the reactor on September 9, 2002.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R22}}
==1R22 Surveillance Testing==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.22}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors selected the following surveillance test activities for review. Activities were selected based upon risk significance and the potential risk impact from an unidentified deficiency or performance degradation that a system, structure, or component could impose on the unit if the condition were left unresolved.
* NS540002, Emergency Service Water Operability Test, Revision 8, during the week of July 6, 2002;
* STP 3.3.3.1-04, Containment H2-O2 Analyzer Channel Check, Revision 2, during the week of August 10, 2002;
* STP 3.3.6.1-03, Main Steam Line High Flow Channel Calibration, Revision 6, during the week of August 17, 2002;
* Work Order A58581, Perform 3 Pin Reconstitution on Bundles YJF 372/343 and Ship per G.E. Procedures and Cask Licensing in Progress, Revision 0, during the week of August 24, 2002;
* STP 3.5.3-02, RCIC System Operability Test, Revision 11, during the week of September 7, 2002; and
* STP 3.6.1.3-01, Containment Purge and Vent Valve Leakage Integrity Test, Revision 1, during the week of September 7, 2002 The inspectors observed the performance of surveillance testing activities, including reviews for preconditioning, integration of testing activities, applicability of acceptance criteria, test equipment calibration and control, procedural use, control of temporary modifications or jumpers required for test performance, documentation of test data, TS applicability, impact of testing relative to performance indicator reporting, and evaluation of test data.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1R23}}
==1R23 Temporary Plant Modifications==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.23}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors evaluated the following temporary modifications:
* Temporary modification permit (TMP) 02-032, Obtain Pressure Reading and Vent A and B LPCI Inject Lines, during the week of July 27, 2002. The modification was to vent the LPCI headers in order to repair a body to bonnet leak on the LPCI cross-tie equalizing line isolation valve; and
* TMP 02-043, Obtain Differential Pressure Indication Across RHR Heat Exchanger 1E-201A, during the week of September 27, 2002. The modification was to evaluate the RHR heat exchanger pressure drop while the RHRSW heat exchanger is bypassed.
 
The inspectors reviewed the safety screening, design documents, UFSAR, and applicable TS to evaluate whether the selected temporary modifications were consistent with modification documents, drawings and procedures. The inspectors also reviewed the post-installation test results to confirm that tests were satisfactory and the actual impact of the temporary modification on the permanent system and interfacing systems were adequately verified.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|1EP6}}
==1EP6 Drill Evaluation==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.06}}
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The resident inspectors observed a simulator-based training evolution to evaluate drill conduct and the adequacy of the licensees critique of performance to identify weaknesses and deficiencies. The September 18, 2002 training drill included a resin slurry spill due to a weld failure; a leak in the reactor water cleanup piping with a failure of the two isolation valves to close; a main steam line break that lead to fuel damage; and a site release of radioactive inventory through the off-gas stack. The inspectors evaluated whether the drill evolution was of appropriate scope and was to be included in the performance indicator statistics. The inspectors observed implementation of the emergency operating procedures, event classification, and reporting actions. The inspectors also evaluated whether there were any discrepancies between observed performance and performance indicator reported statistics. The observed simulator scenario resulted in an Alert, Site Area Emergency, and a General Emergency classification.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
==RADIATION SAFETY==
 
===Cornerstone: Occupational Radiation Safety (OS)===
 
2OS3 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation (71121.03)
 
===.1 Walkdowns of Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector reviewed the UFSAR and performed walkdowns of selected area radiation monitors (ARMs), and continuous air monitors (CAMs), at the spent fuel pool, reactor building, low-level radioactive material storage facility, and transportation bay areas. Additionally, the inspector examined a representative number of portable instruments staged in the licensees facility to verify that those instruments had current calibrations, were operable, and in good physical condition. The inspector also reviewed the status of repair or troubleshooting activities associated with selected radiation monitoring instruments (i.e., ARMs and portal monitors that had work request tags) to verify that instrumentation problems were being addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. The inspector performed these walkdowns to verify the instrumentation was:
: (1) optimally positioned (i.e., relative to the potential source(s)of radiation they were intended to monitor);
: (2) in a good material condition; and (3)properly indicating area radiation levels, which ensures the protection of occupational workers.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.2 Calibration, Operability, and Alarm Set Points of Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector examined calibration and surveillance records for radiological instrumentation associated with monitoring transient high and/or very high radiation areas and instruments used for remote emergency assessment to verify that the calibrations were conducted consistent with industry standards and in accordance with station procedures.
 
Specifically, the inspector reviewed calibration procedures and CY 2001 - 2002 calibration records and/or source characterization/verification documents for the following radiation monitoring instrumentation and instrument calibration equipment:
* Post Accident Sampling Station Room ARM (RE-8771);
* Reactor Building South ARM (RE-9169);
* Truck Loading Bay ARM (RE-9186);
* South Refuel floor ARM (RE-9164);
* North Turbine Building ARM (RE-9179);
* Drywell Area, High Range ARM (RIM- 9184B);
* Merlin Gerin Probencal (MGP) Instruments, ED [Electronic Dosimeter] Calibrator, Source SN #930519; and
* J. L. Shepherd Model M89 Instrument Calibrator The inspector reviewed the licensees alarm set points for selected ARMs to verify that the set points were established consistent with the UFSAR, Technical Specifications, and the stations Emergency Plan.
 
The inspector discussed surveillance practices with licensee personnel and reviewed CY 2001 - 2002 calibration records and procedures for selected radiation monitors used for assessment of internal exposure. The inspector also reviewed calibration records and procedures for those instruments utilized for surveys of personnel and equipment prior to egress from the radiologically controlled area (RCA). These instruments included:
* AMS-3 Air Monitoring System;
* PORTACOUNT PLUS, Whole Body Counter;
* Gamma 10 Portal Monitor; and
* Whole Body Personnel Contamination Monitor (PCM-1B)
Additionally, the alarm set-points for these instruments were reviewed to verify that they were established at levels consistent with industry standards and regulatory guidance provided in Health Physics Positions No. 72 and No. 250 of NUREG/CR-5569.
 
The inspector also evaluated the calibration procedures and selected CY 2001 - 2002 calibration records for selected portable radiation survey instruments to verify that they had been properly calibrated consistent with the licensees procedures. Specifically, the inspector observed the calibrations of the following instruments:
* RM-14, Count rate meter;
* RO-20 ion chamber; and
* TELEPOLE dose rate meter
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.3 Radiation Protection Technician Instrument Use===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector observed radiation protection technicians (RPTs) performing in-field source checks of portable radiation survey instruments to verify that those source checks were adequately completed using appropriate radiation sources and station procedures.
 
The inspector assessed the RPTs use of radiation/contamination detection instruments as they provided radiological job coverage for risk significant work (e.g., the spent fuel pin packaging and shipment preparations), as well as routine work, to ensure that the RPTs were utilizing the appropriate instruments.
 
The inspector examined (and observed RPTs completing functional tests of) selected CAMs to verify that these instruments were source checked and calibrated properly. The inspector monitored RPTs performing functional tests of selected contamination monitors, portal monitors, and small article monitors (i.e., for surveys of personnel and equipment prior to unconditional release from the RCA) to verify that they were source tested and calibrated as required by station procedures and industry standards.
 
Additionally, the inspector observed an RPT performing field checks on an improperly functioning portal monitor (i.e., one located at the metrology laboratory/RCA boundary, to monitor personnel as they leave the plants restricted area), to verify RPT adherence to the appropriate station procedure (i.e., for the discovery of an improperly functioning radiation monitoring instrument).
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.4 Problem Identification and Resolution===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector reviewed CY 2001 - 2002 ARs that addressed radiation monitoring instrument deficiencies to determine if any significant radiological incidents involving instrument deficiencies had occurred. The inspector examined the results of a self-assessment (i.e., the 2nd Quarter 2002 Nuclear Oversight Observation Report, Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation Program) that focused on the licensees AR database and several individual ARs related to radiation monitoring instrumentation generated during the current assessment period. The inspector also reviewed the 1st and 2nd Quarter 2002, Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) Instrument Trending Program Report. Additionally, the inspector analyzed the results of two Radiological Engineering Calculations:
: (1) No. 02-001-A Periodic Evaluation of the Internal Monitoring Program at DAEC; and
: (2) No. 02-002-H, PCM-1B Performance Verification. The inspector also interviewed plant staff, and examined closed ARs, to verify that previous radiological instrumentation-related issues were adequately addressed by the licensee. To summarize, the inspector performed these reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the licensees self-assessment process to identify, characterize, and prioritize problems and to develop appropriate corrective actions. The inspector also evaluated these documents to verify the licensees ability to identify repetitive problems, contributing causes, extent of conditions, and the implementation of corrective actions to achieve lasting results.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===Cornerstone: Public Radiation Safety (PS)===
 
2PS2 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation (71122.02)
 
===.1 Walk-Downs of Radioactive Waste Handling/Shipping Systems===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector compared the operations of the solid radioactive waste systems to the descriptions in the UFSAR and the licensees process control program. The inspector performed walkdowns of the solid radioactive waste handling and shipping systems (i.e., those related to the movement of spent fuel casks)to assess their material condition and operability and to verify that radiological hazards were adequately posted and controlled in accordance with 10 CFR 20 and the licensees Technical Specifications. The inspector also discussed the current operation of the systems with a member of the radioactive waste shipping/operations crew, the contractor/vendor representative, and the independent shipping representative (i.e., for the spent fuel shipment). Specifically, the inspector reviewed the condition of radioactive waste handling and shipping system components located in the following areas:
* Spent Fuel Pool/Re-Fueling floor;
* Reactor Building;
* Solid radioactive waste handling, storage, and processing areas; and
* Truck shipping bay area
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.2 Shipment Preparation and Observation of Radioactive Material Processing Activities===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector observed ongoing activities for a Highway Route Controlled Quantity (HRCQ) shipment of spent fuel pins, to ensure that the shipping activities were performed in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Parts 20 and 71, as well the requirements of 49 CFR Parts 171-173 and 174-178. The inspector attended pre-job briefings and evaluated the preparations, including the operations department interface, associated with the movement/packaging of the spent fuel pin container and shipping cask. The inspector reviewed the stations plans/preparations for the performance of final radiological surveys, labeling, placarding, vehicle inspections, and the special instructions provided to the driver. The inspector interviewed all personnel who would be involved in the shipment processing/activities (i.e., licensee staff, contractors/vendors, and independent shipping contractor) regarding training and qualification records. Specifically, the inspector reviewed CY 2002 training documentation for the truck drivers involved with the spent fuel pin shipment (i.e., since it involved a HRCQ). In addition, the inspector evaluated licensee/contractor adherence to the requirements of Safeguards Advisory # 01-02 (December 17, 2001) which addressed additional, special concerns for the shipment of spent nuclear fuel. The inspector reviewed licensee/contractor shipment calculations and other shipping documentation.
 
The inspector observed the spent fuel pin container loading operation (i.e., into the vendors shipping cask) and the packaging of the shipment (i.e., into the overpack container) before final transfer to the carrier. The inspector also performed independent, confirmatory radiological surveys on the overpack shipping container and the transport trailer. The inspector evaluated licensee/contractor performance to verify the overall adequacy of work planning/preparations (and actual work), to ensure that the work was executed in accordance with stations/vendors procedure, to assess the adequacy of the radiological controls for the work activity, and to determine if supervisory oversight was adequate. Additionally, the inspector observed these activities to verify that the licensees program provided hazardous material training to those personnel responsible for radioactive material shipments and shipment preparation, as required by 49 CFR 172 Subpart H and licensee procedural requirements.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.3 Shipping Records===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector examined a radioactive material shipment manifest and associated records for a similar, non-excepted shipment of spent fuel pins (HRCQ, Type B package shipment) completed in September 1998. The review was performed to verify compliance with USNRC requirements contained in 10 CFR Parts 20 and 71, as well as the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements of 49 CFR Parts 172-173 and 174-178. Specifically, these historical records were reviewed and those personnel involved in the current spent fuel pin shipment activities were interviewed to verify that the package was labeled and marked properly, that package and transport vehicle surveys satisfied DOT requirements, that cask certificate of compliance requirements were satisfied, and that shipment manifests were completed in accordance with the regulations and included appropriate, special emergency response information. The inspector examined all preliminary shipping documentation for the current shipment of spent fuel pins, which was provided by the vendor and independent shipping contractor, for all the previously noted transportation/shipping concerns.
 
Additionally, the inspector interviewed a shift operations superintendent (i.e., who would be responsible for answering the licensees emergency response 24-hour telephone number) to verify that the individual had adequate knowledge concerning the spent fuel shipment, special emergency precautions, and incident mitigation information or that the individual had immediate access to a person who possessed such knowledge.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.4 Problem Identification and Resolution===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The regional radiation protection inspector reviewed licensee generated ARs and pre-work self-assessments, which were recently generated, concerning the areas of radioactive material processing and shipping. The inspector reviewed these documents to assess the licensees ability to identify repetitive problems, contributing causes, the extent of conditions, and corrective actions which will achieve lasting results.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
==SAFEGUARDS==
 
===Cornerstone: Physical Protection===
 
3PP3 Response to Contingency Events (71130.03)
 
===.1 The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) developed a Homeland Security Advisory===
 
System (HSAS) to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks. The HSAS implements five color-coded threat conditions with a description of corresponding actions at each level. NRC Regulatory Information Summary (RIS) 2002-12a, dated August 19, 2002, NRC Threat Advisory and Protective Measures System, discusses the HSAS and provides additional information on protective measures to licensees.
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
On September 10, 2002, the USNRC issued a Safeguards Advisory to reactor licensees to implement the protective measures described in RIS 2002-12a in response to the Federal government declaration of threat level orange.
 
The inspector interviewed licensee personnel and security staff, observed the conduct of security operations, and assessed licensee implementation of the protective measures.
 
Inspection results were communicated to the region and headquarters security staff for further evaluation.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
===.2 Inspection Scope===
 
The inspector reviewed the licensees current protective strategy which included designated targets and target sets, and security response procedures. The inspector also reviewed security event reports, and the licensees problem identification and resolution program to determine that issues related to the licensees contingent event program were identified at the appropriate threshold and were entered into the licensees corrective action program. Items reviewed included self-assessments, audits, a sample of training records, and the licensees procedure for their corrective action process. In addition, the inspector conducted interviews with security officers and security management to evaluate their knowledge and use of the licensees corrective action system.
 
The inspector reviewed 19 training records and interviewed eight members of the security force to evaluate and verify security training that related to alarm station operations, tactical force-on-force deployment, and weapon proficiency training. The inspector also toured the defensive positions established for plant protection purposes.
 
The inspector also reviewed performance indicator information related to alarm equipment performance to determine if isolated or system problems with the protected area intrusion alarm system and/or assessment system had become predictable and potentially exploitable by an adversary.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
 
==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
{{a|4OA1}}
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151}}
===Cornerstone: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity===
 
===.1 Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity Performance Indicator Verification===
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the Licensee Event Reports (LERs), licensee memoranda, plant logs, and USNRC Inspection Reports to verify the following performance indicators through the 2nd quarter of 2002.
* Unplanned Transients per 7000 Critical Hours, during the week of July 13, 2002;
* Unplanned Scrams per 7000 Critical Hours, during the week of July 27, 2002;
* Safety System Functional Failure, during the week of September 14, 2002; and
* Reactor Coolant System Leakage, during the week of September 14, 2002.
 
The inspectors evaluated whether the licensee accurately reported performance as defined by the applicable revision of Nuclear Energy Institute Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline.
 
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified. {{a|4OA2}}
==4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71152}}
The inspectors selected the issues identified below for additional review.
 
In conducting the review, the inspectors considered the nature and significance of the issue with respect to safety, risk, and licensee corrective action procedural requirements.
 
Attributes considered during the review of licensee actions included complete and accurate identification of the problem; timeliness was commensurate with the safety significance; evaluation and disposition of performance issues, generic implications, common causes, contributing factors, root causes, extent of condition reviews, and previous occurrences reviews were proper and adequate; and the classification, prioritization, focus, and timeliness of corrective actions.
 
===Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems===
 
===.1 AR 27497: Review the Effectiveness of the Corrective Actions for AR 27459, Unknown===
 
Foreign Material Found in Pump House Stilling Basin a. Introduction The inspectors selected the corrective actions associated with the September 4, 2001, plugging of the RHRSW strainer plugging event for a more in-depth review.
 
b. Effectiveness of Corrective Actions
: (1) Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed multiple related ARs to determine if generic implications were addressed and that corrective actions were appropriately focused to correct the problem.
: (2) Issues As discussed in Section 1R14 of this report, the licensee determined that the event was caused by excessive algae growth due to inadequate cleaning frequency of the intake structure pits and stilling basin, and ineffective chlorine treatment process. The licensee had in place a preventive maintenance (PM) frequency of cleaning once every 3 months from 1990 to 1998, and once every 6 months from 1998 until the occurrence of the strainer plugging. The change in PM frequency did not consider algae buildup to be a concern.
 
The licensee initiated several corrective actions.
* The PM frequency was changed to require inspection and cleaning of the intake structure, stilling basin, and pits every 2 months from April through October each year.
* A new method of chlorination was developed to include the pits and stilling basin
* A procedure revision to permit operators to take manual control of stilling basin level. This avoided level transients noted when the system was in automatic.
 
As evidenced by the August 2002 recurrence of algae clogging the RHRSW strainers, the corrective actions implemented for AR 27459 were inadequate. In particular, the licensee based the success of the new procedure for chlorinating the stilling basin and RHRSW pits on only one test, in which the results of a May 6, 2002 pit inspection indicated no measurable algae growth. Based on this single inspection, licensee staff incorrectly assumed that the alternate method of chlorination was the correct solution for preventing algae growth in the stilling basin and RHRSW pits. As such, the licensee did not pursue the use of bromide and algicide, in addition to chlorine, for the maximum effectiveness in preventing algae growth in the RHRSW/ESW pits. The addition of the algicide to the stilling basin, coupled with mechanically cleaning the pits, was largely credited by plant staff to remedy the August 2002 algae problem.
 
With regard to the frequency of cleaning the pits, the licensee assumed that a bi-monthly frequency was adequate. Given the potential adverse results of the problem, the pits should have been cleaned more frequently, particularly in the warmer months when algae blooms were more likely to occur. The September 19, 2002, stilling basin and RHRSW pit inspections determined that approximately 80 percent of the stilling basin wall was covered with one inch of algae, and a band between two feet to ten feet levels in the RHRSW pit was covered with 3/4 inch of algae. This amount of growth occurred in only one month after the previous cleaning, thus demonstrating the need for a shorter period between inspections. (See Section 1R14 for enforcement action)
 
===.2 Action Request 29820: While Performing Surveillance Test Procedure (STP) 3.5.1-02===
 
LPCI Quarterly, the C RHR Pump Tripped Immediately a. Introduction The inspectors selected the February 7, 2002, trip of the C RHR pump event for a more in-depth review.
 
b. Effectiveness of Problem Identification
: (1) Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated whether the licensees identification of the problems were complete, accurate, and timely, and that the consideration of extent of condition review, generic implications, common cause and previous occurrences was adequate.
: (2) Issues The valve operator for MO-2069, RHR loop A torus suction isolation, had been overhauled. The post maintenance testing requirement was to perform the system operability test. During the test, while attempting to start the C RHR pump, the pump tripped on no suction path. The no suction trip relay was observed to be energized when it should have been deenergized. Further investigation identified that a limit switch (LS9-12) for MO-2069, which was tied to the no suction trip relay, was not properly monitoring valve position. Following limit switch adjustment, the surveillance test was performed satisfactorily.
 
The motor operated valve (MOV) overhaul procedure stated, Set LS9-12 to operate just prior to LS1-4. However, the procedure did not state if the switch should be set to open or close. The criteria provided on the electrical schematics were included in the maintenance package; however, the procedure did not reference the proper set-up criteria. An AR was initiated to revise the overhaul procedures to include the specific limit switch drawing, which showed the proper position of the limit switch. All the affected overhaul procedures were reviewed to ensure the revisions were completed.
 
===.3 Action Request 32558: Evaluate DAEC Risk Assessment Process===
 
a. Introduction The inspectors selected the daily risk assessment process for a more in-depth review based on the recent problems displayed in this area.
 
b. Effectiveness of Corrective Actions
: (1) Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed multiple related ARs to determine if generic implications were addressed and that corrective actions were appropriately focused to correct the problem.
: (2) Issues As discussed in Section 1R14 of this report, the licensees risk assessment when RCIC was unavailable on August 29, 2002, was not adequate. The licensee had written AR 32344 to capture the issue in their corrective action program. On September 12, 2002, during the time period when the licensee was implementing corrective actions for AR 32344, the inspectors identified another inadequate risk assessment; the licensee had assigned an overall risk of green when the overall risk was actually yellow due to the A CRD pump being out of service. The licensee wrote AR 32529 to capture this issue in their corrective action program and, based on the previous occurrences of inadequate risk assessment, the licensee wrote AR 32558 to reevaluate the overall risk assessment process.
 
In response to AR 32558, a procedure change to the on line scheduling risk assessment process was initiated that included specific guidance for the shift technical advisors on risk assessment. The guidance gave directions to have the shift technical advisor perform real time risk assessments as system equipment availability changes.
 
Additionally, this risk assessment will be documented on a new worksheet that will provide appropriate risk assessment guidelines. All the affected procedures were reviewed to ensure the revisions were completed and the new process implemented.
{{a|4OA3}}
==4OA3 Event Follow-up==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71153}}
Cornerstones: Mitigating Systems
 
===.1 (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 50-331/2002-001-00: Unplanned Mode Change===
 
While Re-Aligning the RHR System from Shutdown Cooling (SDC) Mode to LPCI      Standby Readiness During Reactor Startup.
 
====a. Inspection Scope====
During the week of August 26, 2002, inspectors evaluated LER 50-331/2002-001-00, Unplanned Mode Change While Re-Aligning the RHR System from SDC Mode to LPCI Standby Readiness During Reactor Startup.
 
====b. Findings====
In preparing to transition from Mode 4 to Mode 3, the control room operators had secured SDC. The running reactor recirculation pump and decay heat were raising reactor coolant system temperature as expected. During the realignment of LPCI, the RHR crosstie valve, V19-0048, could not be opened. The inability to open this valve prevented the restoration of LPCI to standby readiness. The technical specification requires that LPCI be operable prior to entering Mode 3. Operators were unable to restore SDC in time to prevent the transition to Mode 3 as RCS temperature momentarily (6 minutes)exceeded 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The cause of the valve failure was the failure of a setscrew in the manual operator of the RHR crosstie valve V19-0048. The setscrew did not hold the yoke sleeve nut in place. The yoke sleeve nut had backed off its threads and fallen onto the valve stem, preventing normal operation of the valve. Recommended corrective actions included inspection of V19-0048 and similar manual valves to ensure that the setscrews are secure.
 
While shutdown cooling was not re-established in time to prevent the mode change, it was started in a deliberate, controlled manner in accordance with procedures. Since both core spray subsystems were operable, no loss of safety function occurred. The failure of V19-0048 at no time prevented the restart of shutdown cooling.
 
The inspectors determined that no findings of significance were associated with this event. The licensee had entered this issue into their corrective action program as AR 30105.
 
{{a|4OA6}}
==4OA6 Meeting==
 
===.1 Exit Meeting===
 
The inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. R. Anderson and other members of licensee management on October 01, 2002. The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary.
 
No proprietary information was identified.
 
===.2 Interim Exit Meetings===
 
Interim exits were conducted for:
* Safeguards Inspection with Mr. R. Anderson on July 12, 2002
* Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation Inspections with Mr. J. Bjorseth on and August 23, 2002
{{a|4OA7}}
==4OA7 Licensee-Identified Violation==
 
The following violation of very low safety significance (Green) was identified by the licensee and is a violation of USNRC requirements which meets the criteria of Section VI of the USNRC Enforcement Policy, NUREG-1600, for being dispositioned as NCVs.
 
===Cornerstone: Physical Protection===
 
10 CFR 73.21(h) states, Safeguards Information may be processed or produced on an ADP system provided that the system is self-contained within the licensees... facility and requires the use of an entry code for access to stored information. Between May and October 2001, Safeguards Information (SGI) (in the form of security event log indexes)was processed on a computer system that was not self-contained within the licensees facility. The indexes described, among other things, deficiencies with security equipment and compensatory measures implemented for such deficiencies.
 
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee M. Peifer, Site Vice-President Nuclear R. Anderson, Plant Manager J. Bjorseth, Plant Manager T. Evans, Manager, Engineering R. Brown, Nuclear Oversight Manager P. Hansen, Operations Manager H. Giorgio, Manager, Radiation Protection L. Joens, Supervisor, Security Programs B. Kindred, Security Manager J. Lohman, Communications Manager J. Mahannah , System Engineer Supervisor K. Putnam, Licensing Manager B. Roland, Security Operations Supervisor W. Simmons, Maintenance Manager Nuclear Regulatory Commission D. Hood, Senior Project Manger, NRR B. Burgess, Chief, Reactor Projects Branch 2 G. Wilson, Senior Resident Inspector G. Pirtle, Physical Security Inspector R. Schmitt, Radiation Specialist LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened 50-331/2002-006-01    NCV  Inadequate Risk Assessment due to RCIC 50-331/2002-006-02    NCV  Inadequate Corrective Actions RHRSW Strainer 50-331/2002-006-03    NCV  Safeguards Information was not Adequately Protected Closed 50-331/2002-006-01    NCV  Inadequate Risk Assessment due to RCIC 50-331/2002-006-02    NCV  Inadequate Corrective Actions RHRSW Strainer 50-331/2002-006-03    NCV  Safeguards Information was not Adequately Protected 50-331/2002-001-00    LER  Unplanned Mode Change While Re-Aligning the RHR System from Shutdown Cooling Discussed None LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED ACP      Administrative Control Procedures ADAMS    NRCs Document System AFP      Area Fire Plan ALARA    As Low As Reasonably Achievable AR      Action Request ARM      Area Radiation Monitor CAMS    Continuous Air Monitor CRD      Control Rod Drive CFR      Code of Federal Regulations CS      Core Spray CWO      Corrective Work Order CY      Calender Year DAEC    Duane Arnold Energy Center DOT      Department of Transportation DP      Differential Pressure DRP      Division of Reactor Projects DRS      Division of Reactor Safety ECP      Engineering Change Package EDG      Emergency Diesel Generator ESG      Evaluated Scenario Guide ESW      Emergency Service Water GPM      Gallons Per Minute HPCI    High Pressure Coolant Injection HRCQ    Highway Route Controlled Quantity HSAS    Homeland Security Advisory System ICDP    Incremental Core Damage Probability IMC      Inspection Manual Chapter LER      Licensee Event Report LCO      Limited Condition Of Operation LPCI    Low Pressure Coolant Injection MGP      Merlin Gerin Probencal MOV      Motor Operated Valve NCV      Non-Cited Violation NRC      Nuclear Regulatory Commission OI      Operating Instruction OS      Occupational Radiation Safety OWA      Operator Work Arounds P&IDs    Piping and Instrumentation Drawings PARS    Public Availability Records PDIC    Pressure Differential Input Controller PM      Preventive Maintenance PWO      Preventive Work Order PS      Public Radiation Safety PSID    Pounds Per Square Inch Differential PTAT    Plant Transient Assessment Tree Radwaste Radioactive Waste RCA  Radiologically Controlled Area RCIC  Reactor Core Isolation Cooling RHR  Residual Heat Removal RHRSW Residual Heat Removal Service Water RIS  Regulatory Information Summary ROP  Reactor Oversight Process RP    Radiation Protection RPT  Radiation Protection Technician RWP  Radiation Work Permit SDC  Shutdown Cooling SDP  Significance Determination Process SER  Safeguard Event Report SGI  Safeguards Information SRA  Senior Reactor Analyst SSCs  Structure, System, or Components STP  Surveillance Test Procedure TMP  Temporary Modification Permit TS    Technical Specification UFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis Report USNRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission VDC  Volts Direct Current VOTES Valve Operation Test and Evaluation System LIST OF
 
=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED=
 
The following documents were selected and reviewed by the inspectors to accomplish the
objectives and scope of the inspection and to support any findings.
1R04 Equipment Alignment
P&ID M-117,          Control Rod Drive Hydraulic System                Revision 56
Sheet 1
P&ID M-118,          Control Rod Drive Hydraulic System                Revision 23
Sheet 2
OI 255              Control Rod Drive Hydraulic System                Revision 49
UFSAR Section        Control Rod Drive System
3.9.4
UFSAR Section        Functional Design of Reactivity Control Systems
4.6
UFSAR Section        Reactor Manual Control System
7.7.3
UFSAR Section        Reactivity and Power Distribution Anomalies
15.4
ACP 1410.5          Tagout Procedure                                  Revision 38
OI 152              High Pressure Coolant Injection System            Revision 0
Electrical Lineup
OI 152              High Pressure Coolant Injection System            Revision 1
Valve Lineup
BECH-M122            HPCI System Steam Side                            Revision 15
BECH-M123            HPCI System Water Side                            Revision 15
BECH-M119            Residual Heat Removal System                      Revision 76
BECH-M120            Residual Heat Removal System                      Revision 58
BECH-M121            Core Spray System                                Revision 35
OI 149A1            RHR System Electrical Lineup                      Revision 1
OI 149A4            B RHR System Valve Lineup and Checklist        Revision 1
OI 149A6            RHR System Control Panel Lineup                  Revision 1
OI 151A1            Core Spray System Electrical Lineup              Revision 2
OI 151A4            B Core Spray System Valve Lineup and          Revision 2
Checklist
OI 151A6            Core Spray System Control Panel Lineup          Revision 1
1R05 Fire Protection
AFP 10              Reactor Building Main Exhaust Fan Room,          Revision 22
Heating Hot Water Pump Room and the Plant Air
Supply Fan Room
AFP 11              Reactor Building Laydown Area - El. 8330-600    Revision 22
AFP 12              Reactor Building Decay Tank and Condensate      Revision 22
Phase Separator Rooms
AFP 3              Reactor Building HPCI, RCIC & Radwaste Tank      Revision 22
Rooms
AFP 20              Turbine Building Aux Boiler Room, Emergency      Revision 22
Diesel Generator Rooms, and Generator Day
Tank Rooms
AFP 24              Control Building 1-A4, 1-A3 Essential Switchgear Revision 22
Rooms
Fire Plan          Volume II - Fire Brigade Organization            Revision 32
AR 32225            FHA-401-F, Fire Zone Summary for the RCIC        August 21, 2002
Room, Contains Correct but Superfluous
Information under Consequences of Design
Basis Fire Paragraph 2
1R07 Heat Sink Performance
PWO 1120742        Perform SBDG HXH 1E053B Heat Transfer Test      July 22, 2002
IAW EMP-1E053-HT
EMP-1E053-HT        Emergency Diesel Generator 1E-53A & B            Revision 5
Coolers Heat Transfer Test
EPRI TR-107397      Service Water Heat Exchanger Testing            March 1998
Guidelines
1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program
ESG 18 Scenario Guide                            Revision 4
EOP 3              Secondary Containment Control                    Revision 15
EOP 1              Reactor Pressure Vessel Control                  Revision 9
EOP 2              Primary Containment Control                      Revision 9
ED                Emergency Depressurization                      Revision 2
ALC              Alternate Level Control                          Revision 2
EAL              Emergency Action List Table 1                    Revision 2
ACP 110.1        Conduct of Operations                            Revision 0
ACP 101.01        Procedure Use and Adherence                      Revision 19
ACP 101.2        Verification Process and SELF/PEER Checking      Revision 5
Practices
1R12 Maintenance Rule Implementation
Performance      Emergency Diesel Generators                      Revision 2
Criteria Basis
Document
NG-02-0532,      March/April 2002 Maintenance Rule Monitoring    June 25, 2002
Expert Panel      and Status Report
Meeting Minutes
Performance      125 VDC Battery                                  Revision 3
Criteria Basis
Document
AR 31507          Cells 52 and 58 of 125VDC Division 1 Battery    June 27, 2002
Below Cell Average
AR 31509          Cell 3 of 125 VDC Division 2 Below Cell Average  June 27, 2002
AR 32426          Maintenance Rule Criteria for 125 VDC Battery    September 5, 2002
1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Online Look-Ahead Agenda                        Various
Level A and Other Significant Activities      Various
Summary
Planned Outage Look-Ahead Report                Various
AR 32344          Actual Plant Overall risk was yellow            August 29, 2002
1R14 Personnel Performance During Nonroutine Plant Evolutions and Events
AR 32010          B RHRSW Strainer High Dp Alarm while          August 4, 2002
Running B RHRSW Pump
AR 32025          A RHRSW Strainer High Dp while Running A    August 6, 2002
and C RHRSW Pumps
AR 32065          Operation of the RHRSW System Bypassing the        August 8, 2002
RHRSW Strainers
Operator Logs                                      August 4-9, 2002
PWO 1121932        Inspect and Clean Intake Structure Pits            June 27, 2002
1R15 Operability Evaluations
AR 31075          10 CFR 21 Notification Regarding K-Line Circuit    May 28, 2002
Breakers Failure to Charge and Close
AR 31776          Silt Buildup in the Riverbed in Front of the Intake July 18, 2002
Structure has reduced Water Depth in Front of
the Intake to Approximately 1 ft. Where 8 ft. of
Depth was Expected
Design Change      Cedar River Sediment Management Structures          June 19, 1990
Package 1502
AR 31715          Control Building Envelope                          July 15, 2002
AR 32234          RCIC                                                September 7, 2002
ACP -114.5        Action Request System                              Rev. 32
1R16 Operator Workarounds
AR 31743          Work Around on Diesel Fire Pump Basket              July 16, 2002
Strainer BS3300
AR 31266          BS3300 (1P-49 Cooling Water Supply Basket          June 10, 2002
Strainer) High DP
AR 29673          Bridge Reliability Preventive Maintenance          January 28, 2002
Program
AR 25235          During RFO17, Multiple Delays were                  April 24, 2001
Encountered due to 1S081 (Refueling Platform)
Problems
1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications
ECP-1616-1.01      Engineering Change Package Form                    Revision 0
ECP-1616-1.01.1    Project Plan                                        Revision 0
ECP-1616-1.02      Design Input Record                                Revision 0
ECP-1616-1.03      Safety Evaluation 00-32                            Revision 0
ECP-1616-1.04      UFSAR Change Request                                Revision 0
Modification Work Replace Controller PDIC2046 with 3-Position      May 11, 2002
Order (MWO)      Hand Switch
1116109
MWO 1116110      Replace Controller PDIC1947 with 3-Position      April 28, 2001
Hand Switch
MWO 1117579      Relocate Indicating Lights for Recirculating    May 2, 2001
Heating Water Heat Exchanger Outlet MO1947
Above Hand Switch on Control Room Panel
1C003
ECP-1616-2.1      Installation Instructions                        Revision 0
ECP-1616-2.2      Engineering Acceptance Requirements              Revision 0
P&ID M-113        RHRSW and Emergency Service Water                Revision 53
P&ID M-119        Residual Heat Removal System                    Revision 70
P&ID M-120        Residual Heat Removal System                    Revision 55
ECP-1616-3.2.2.1  Parts List, Document Number APED-H11-048        Revision 0
ECP-1616-3.2.2.1  Instrument Data Sheet, APED-E11-014              Revision 0
Modification      PDIC1947 and PDIC2046 Removal                    Revision 0
Acceptance Test
1616
AR 10519          Evaluate Design of Control Logic/System for      January 14, 1998
MO2046/MO1947
1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing
CWO A58795        Unable to Pass STP 3.7.4-03 for 1A4 Switchgear  July 17, 2002
Room. Supply Damper to 1A4 Needs Adjusting
to Point that Steps of STP can be Completed Sat
for Doors 402 and 401
AR 31715          STP 3.7.4-03, Control Building Positive Pressure July 15, 2002
Test was not able to be Completed because the
Smoke Tests Failed at Door 401, 1A4 Essential
Switchgear Room, and Door 402, 1D2 Battery
Room
CWO A59252        Inspect Backwash Assembly and Replace Parts      August 5, 2002
as Required. Inspect Strainer Assembly and
Clean as Required
CWO A59282        Scoop Tube Locked Up and High Trip Setpoint is August 22, 2002
Cycling On and Off. Deviation Meter Shows no
Indication of Change
I.UA-T116-01,      Telmar DC Alarm Modules Calibration            Revision 2
Section B, Att. 1
PWO 1121296        VOTES Diagnostic Test - MO2517                August 20, 2002
VOTES Test        MO2517 Post Overhaul Static                    Test No. 8
Evaluation
Package
VALOP-L993-01      Liberty Technological Center Inc. MOV Test    Revision 18
Equipment, VOTES
CWO A60308        Oil is Backing Up in System [RCIC] and Misting August 21, 2002
Out of the Outboard Bearing Pedestal
AR 32244          Incorporate OE from NRC IN 94-84 & OE 9147    August 22, 2002
into TURBINE-T147-02, RCIC Turbine Oil
System Maintenance
CWO A50919        Torus Exhaust Isolation, Standby Gas Treatment September 3, 2002
Switch, HS4301
AR 32398          Modification of replacement HS4301            September 3, 2002
PWO 1121102        Remove and Replace Air Start Check Valves      September 23, 2002
1R20 Refueling and Outage
Planned Outage Look Ahead Report              August 30, 2002
Planned Outage Risk Analysis                  August 30, 2002
1R22 Surveillance Testing
STP NS540002        Emergency Service Water Operability Test      Revision 8
Reference Test      CWO A58592 Installed Another Pump            June 26, 2002
Evaluation 2002-02
STP 3.3.6.1-03      Main Steam Line High Flow Channel Calibration Revision 6
A58581              Perform 3 Pin Reconstitution on Bundles YJF  Revision 0
2/343 and Ship per G.E. Procedures and
Cask Licensing in Progress
RFP 402            Fuel Movement Within the Spent Fuel Pool      Revision 10
Fuel Moving Plans  Fuel Bundles YJF343 and YJF372                July 18, 2002
2-003 and 02-004
RWH 3404.11          LWT Cask Operating Procedure                  Revision 1
Global Nuclear        Fuel Bundle Upper Tie Plate                  Revision 18
Fuels (GNF)          Removal/Replacement and Individual Rod
246-GP-01            Handling
GNF 246-GP-22        Reactor Site Receiving Inspection and        Revision 4
Packaging of Individual Fuel Bundle
Components
GNF 246-GP-37        Removal and Reinstallation of a Channel on an Revision 8
Irradiated Fuel Bundle
GNF 246-GP-43        Fuel Rod Accountability                      Revision 6
NAC International    PWR/BWR Transport Canister Generic Loading    Revision 2
Inc. 315-P-07        Procedure
STP 3.5.3-02          RCIC System Operability Test                  Revision 11
STP 3.6.1.3-01        Containment Purge and Vent Valve Leakage      Revision 1
Integrity Test
1R23 Temporary Plant Modifications
TMP 02-032          Obtain Pressure Reading and Vent A and B  July 10, 2002
LPCI Inject Lines
CWO A59109          12 DPM Leak From One of the Body to Bonnet    July 17, 2002
Retaining Bolts
TMP 02-043          Obtain Differential Pressure Indication Across August 9, 2002
RHR Heat Exchanger 1E-201A
CWO A59473          Install pressure indicator across PP2048 and  August 16, 2002
PP2049 for RHR heat exchanger 1E-201A
CWO A59474          Install differential pressure indicator across August 16, 2002
PP1950 and PP1951 for RHR heat exchanger
1E-201B
1EP6 Drill Evaluation
EOP 1                Reactor Pressure Vessel Control                Revision 9
EOP 2                Primary Containment Control                    Revision 9
EOP 3                Secondary Containment Control                  Revision 15
EOP 4                Radioactive Release Control                    Revision 15
ED                  Emergency Depressurization                    Revision 2
EAL                Emergency Action List Table 1                      Revision 2
2OS3 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment
Action Request Items
AR 25678            Track/trend Initial And Subsequent Calibrations on  May 7, 2001
Neutron Survey Instrument
AR 29250            Review PCM-1B Efficiencies on Semi-annual          December 2001
Basis
AR 30326            Establish Methodology for Portal Monitor Alarm      March 22, 2002
Set-points
AR 30327            Evaluate Replacement of Whole Body Counting        March 22, 2002
for Passive Whole Body Monitoring
AR 31341            Malfunctioning Electronic Dosimetry                June 15, 2002
Procedures
2-001-A            Radiological Engineering Calculation, Periodic      June 2002
Evaluation of the Passive Internal Monitoring
Program at DAEC, Calculation No. 02-001-A
2-002-H            Radiological Engineering Calculation, PCM-1B        July 23, 2002
Performance Verification, Calculation No.
2-002-H
HPP 3110.01        Calibration of Eberline RO-2, RO-2A, and RO-20      Revision 6
Ion Chambers
HPP 3110.09        Calibration of Eberline RM-14 Count Rate Meter      Revision 1
HPP 3110.14        Calibration of MGP Instruments TELEPOLE Dose        Revision 1
Rate Meter
HPP 3110.71        Calibration of Whole Body Counting Systems          Revision 7
Self-Assessments
2002-002-1-026      Nuclear Oversight Observation Report                June 28, 2002
NG-02-0762          DAEC Instrument Trending Program                    August 19, 2002
Miscellaneous
Data
HPP 3110.27        Calibration Sheets, Electronic Dosimeters          August 4, 2000 to
April 3, 2002
I.RIM-V115-01      Victoreen Model 876A Containment Radiation          March 13, 2001
Monitor Calibration Sheet, Attachment 2, #
RIM-9184B
I,RIM-G080-01     
: [[contact::G.E. Area Radiation Monitor (ARMS) Calibration]],    October 18, 2000
1, # RE-9158, RE-9163, RE-9178, RIT      to August 6, 2002
9187
I,RIM-E070-01      DA1-6 Detector Test Source and Remote Indicator    August 1, 2002
Calibration, Attachment 1, # RIT 9187
Calibration Records for R-140N # HP0304, RMS-3      August 8, 2001 to
                      # 335-01202, RM-14# 3927, RM-15 # 408, RO-20        August 22, 2002
                      #1200 , TELEPOLE # 8898-035, AMS-3 #
HP0482, and E530N #1259
Calibration Records for PCM-1B Personnel            November 15,
Monitors # 518 and #1363, Gamma-10 Portal          2000 to May 14,
Monitor # 87199E, Gillian Air Sampler # 15298,      2002
and High Volume Air Sampler # 18319N
Calibration Records for Whole Body Counter, #      October 26, 2001
FSDET1
Listing of DAEC instruments and Calibration Dates  July 19, 2002
Listing of DAEC Area Radiation Monitors            July 30, 2002
Listing of Personnel Contamination Events at        September 1,
DAEC                                                2001 to July 30,
2002
Maintenance History Reports for Portable            May 24- August 22,
Radiation Detection Instruments RMS-3 #            2002
335-01202, RM-14# 3927, RM-15 # 408, RO-20
                      #1200, TELEPOLE # 8898-035, and E530N #1259
2PS2 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation
Action Request items
AR 32221                  Shipping Trailer Deficiencies                August 20, 2002
Procedures
2-003                    Fuel Moving Plan, Fuel Bundle #YJF343
2-004                    Fuel Moving Plan, Fuel Bundle #YJF372
2-004                    ALARA Review, Spent Fuel Pin Shipment      July 31, 2002
246-GP-01                Fuel Bundle Upper Tie Plate                  Revision 18
Removal/replacement and Individual Rod
Handling
246-GP-22                Reactor Site Receiving Inspection, and      Revision 4
Packaging of Individual Fuel Bundle
Components
246-GP-37                Removal and Reinstallation of a Channel on  Revision 8
an Irradiated Fuel Bundle
246-GP-43                Fuel Rod Accountability                      Revision 6
315-P-07          PWR/BWR Transport Canister Generic          Revision 2
Loading Procedure
A58581JS          Work Order: A58581, Perform 3 PIN            August 12, 2002
Reconstitution on Bundles YJF372/343 &
Ship Per G.E. Procedures and Cask
Licensing
NG-112K            10 CFR 50.59 Screening #1461                Revision 12
HPP-55            Radiological Work Screening Form, Fuel      August 12, 2002
Pin Shipment
HPP 3102.02        ALARA Pre-job Briefing Checklist,            August 12, 2002
4, Fuel Pool Work and Cask
Shipment
RFP 402            Fuel Movement Within the Spent Fuel Pool    Revision 10
RWH 3404.8        NLI-1/2 Cask Operating Procedure (1998)      Revision 0
RWH 3404.11        LWT Cask Operating Procedure (2002)          Revision 1
Self -Assessments
DAEC R17, PIE      Site Kick-Off, June 18, 2002 Meeting        Revision 0
Minutes
Miscellaneous Data
A294264            General Electric/DAEC Shipping Package,      September 18,
Two Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Rods          1998
RWP 246            NMCA Test Pin Shipment                      Revision 2
Contractor/Licensee photos of spent fuel pin August 9, 2002
shipping cask and overpack
DAEC, Daily Focus Newsletter                August 23, 2002
Letter from
: [[contact::G.E. to DAEC]], DAEC R17          July 22, 2002
Spent Fuel Decay Heat & Activity Level
Letter from
: [[contact::G.E. to DAEC]], Transmittal of    July 25, 2002
Documents for RAM Shipment to GE-VNC
Letter from
: [[contact::G.E. to DAEC]], Material Safety  August 14, 2002
Data Sheets for Content of the LWT Cask
Shield Tank and Laboratory Report
Letter from NAC International to DAEC,      August 9, 2002
High Burnup Fuel Rod Shipment-
Certification of Annual Maintenance for the
NAC-LWT-5
NAC-LWT, Key Design & Operational
Characteristics
NRC Letter to NAC International, Inc.,        May 3, 2002
Regarding Model No. NAC-LWT Package,
Certificate of Compliance
NRC Letter to DAEC, Certificate of            July 16, 2002
Compliance Registration
Radioactive Shipment from DAEC to GE
Point of Interest
Schedule for Spent Fuel Pin Shipment
Project
Spent Fuel Pin Shipment Survey Packages        August 2002
3PP3 Response to Contingency Events (71130.03)
ACP 114.4                    Corrective Action Program      Revision 10
Contingency Procedure        Threat Contingency            Revision 0
(CP)1
CP 2                          Intrusion Contingency          Revision 2
CP 3                          Preplanned Contingencies      Revision 0
CP 4                          Defensive Response            Revision 2
Positions
CP 5                          Defensive Response to          Revision 5
Imminent or Actual Attack
Instructor Guide (IG)        Availability of Contingency    November 7, 2000
30006,50055, Supl 2          and Special Equipment
IG 30006,50055.19            Response to Direct Attack      September 18, 2000
IG 30006,50055.20            Response to Intrusion          January 15, 1998
Alarms/Degraded Barriers
Mini Drill Summary Sheets      February, May and June
2002
Nuclear Oversight            NRC Safeguards Advisory        October 6, 2001
Assessment Observation        Letter
Report 2001-04-017
Nuclear Oversight            Training                      December 13, 2001
Observation Report (NOOR)
2001-004-1-044
NOOR 2001-004-1-045          Lighting Levels                December 14, 2001
NOOR 2001-06-116              Fitness-For-Duty                August 6-9 and September 6,
2001
NOOR 2001-06-130              Corrective Actions              September 17-19, 2001
NOOR 2001-06-131              Self-Assessment                September 21, 2001
Security Equipment              First and Second Quarter of
Performance Indicator Data      2002
Security Event Log Summary      April through June 2002
Training Records for
Recently Hired Security
Officers
Four Training records for
Alarm Station Certification
SP 3                          Local Law Enforcement          Revision 15
Assistance
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
NEI 99-02          Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator          Revision 2
Guideline
Memo              DAEC 2nd Quarter 2002 PI Summary                      July 19, 2002
Memo              DAEC 1st Quarter 2002 PI Summary                      April 20, 2002
Memo              DAEC 4th Quarter 2001 PI Summary                      January 25, 2002
Memo              DAEC 3rd Quarter 2001 PI Summary                      October 19, 2001
Memo              DAEC 2nd Quarter 2001 PI Summary                      July 20, 2001
Memo              DAEC 1st Quarter 2001 PI Summary                      April 17, 2001
4OA2 Problem Identification and Resolution
AR 27498          Clarify RHRSW Strainer DP Precaution                  October 25, 2001
AR 27494          Stilling Basin Chlorination/Chemical Addition        October 25, 2001
System
AR 27497          Review the Effectiveness of the Corrective            October 25, 2001
Actions for AR 27459, Unknown Foreign Material
Found in Pump House Stilling Basin
AR 27495          ESW/RHRSW Pit Chlorination During Outages            October 25, 2001
AR 27822      Program Engineering to Conduct a Review of        September 24, 2001
Changes Associated with PIR 98-0076
AR 27548      Technical Specification Bases Change to Modify    March 1, 2002
TS Bases 3.7.1 (RHRSW) and 3.7.3 (ESW)
AR 27493      Intake Structure Diver Inspections, Stilling Basin October 25, 2001
and Wet Pit Inspection
AR 27496      Review ESW/RHRSW Chlorination Modes for            October 25, 2001
Alga Grass
AR 27499      Manual Control of Stilling Basin Level when        October 25, 2001
ESW/RHRSW Pumps are Run
AR 27545      Received 1S090B (RHRSW Pumps 1P-22B/D              September 5, 2001
Discharge Strainer) High DP Alarm
AR 27459      Unknown Foreign Material Found in Pump House      September 7, 2001
Stilling Basin
AR 27548      DAEC TS Bases for 3.7.1 and 3.7.3 do not          September 5, 2001
Address Self Cleaning Strainer Issues
AR 30411      Review and Revise as Required All                  March 28, 2002
VALVOP-L200 Series Procedures
AR 29820      C RHR Pump Took a No Suction Path Trip        February 7, 2002
VALVOP-L200-04 Limitorque Valve Operator Type SB-0, SB-1,        Revision 23
SB-2, SB3, and SB-4
VALVOP-L200-05 Limitorque Valve Operator Type SMB-000            Revision 26
VALVOP-L200-06 Limitorque Valve Operator Type SMB-00              Revision 26
VALOP-L200-07  Limitorque Valve Operator Type SMB-0, SMB-1,      Revision 28
SMB-2, SMB-3, SMB-4, and SMB-4T
AR 32558      Evaluate DAEC Risk Assessment Process              September 13, 2002
AR 32529      Wrong Risk Assessment                              September 13, 2002
PSAG-3        On Line Maintenance Risk Assessment                Revision 0
4OA3 Event Follow-up
AR 30105          Violation of Tech Spec 3.0.4 due to Unplanned March 8, 2002
Mode Change
LER 2002-001-00 Unplanned Mode Change While Re-Aligning the    March 8, 2002
RHR system from Shutdown Cooling (SDC)
Mode to Low Pressure Coolant Injection Standby
Readiness During Reactor Startup
CWO A57740      While Operating V19-0048, Mechanical Gear Box  March 8, 2002
is Loose
AR 30105        Evaluate Preventing of RHR Loop Crosstie Valve April 9, 2002
Operator Bevel Gear Sleeve Nut Rotation
AR 30854        Install Mod for Preventing of Valve Operator  May 3, 2002
Bevel Gear Sleeve Nut Rotation
AR 30494        Perform Maintenance on V19-0048 (RHR Loop      April 10, 2002
Crosstie) to Provide a More Positive Method of
Preventing Nut Rotation
AR 30106        While Removing Shutdown Cooling from Service  March 8, 2002
Received 1C03B C-3 Alarm for Greater than 10
Seconds
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ber 29, 2002

SUBJECT:

DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER USNRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-331/02-06

Dear Mr. Peifer:

On September 28, 2002, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center. The enclosed report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on October 1, 2002, with Mr. R. Anderson and other members of your staff.

The inspection 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. Specifically, this inspection focused on reactor safety.

Based on the results of this inspection, the inspectors identified two issues of very low safety significance (Green) that were determined to involve violations of USNRC requirements.

However, because of their very low safety significance and because these issues were entered into your corrective action program, the USNRC is treating these issues as Non-Cited Violations in accordance with Section VI.A.1 of the USNRCs Enforcement Policy.

If you contest the subject or severity of a Non-Cited Violation, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with a basis for your denial, to the U. S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region III, 801 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Il 60532-4351; the Director, Office of Enforcement, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the Resident Inspector Office at the Duane Arnold Energy Center.

In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the USNRC issued an Order and several threat advisories to commercial power reactors to strengthen licensees capabilities and readiness to respond to a potential attack. The USNRC established a deadline of September 1, 2002, for licensees to complete modifications and process upgrades required by the order. In order to confirm compliance with this order, the USNRC issued Temporary Instruction 2515/148 and over the next year, the USNRC will inspect each licensee in accordance with this Temporary Instruction. The USNRC continues to monitor overall security control and may issue additional temporary instructions or require additional inspections should conditions warrant.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the USNRCs "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the USNRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of USNRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the USNRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Bruce L. Burgess, Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 50-331/02-06

REGION III==

Docket No: 50-331 License No: DPR-49 Report No: 50-331/02-06 Licensee: Alliant, IES Utilities Inc.

Facility: Duane Arnold Energy Center Location: 3277 DAEC Road Palo, Iowa 52324-9785 Dates: June 30 through September 28, 2002 Inspectors: P. Prescott, Senior Resident Inspector G. Wilson, Senior Resident Inspector S. Caudill, Resident Inspector R. Daley, Reactor Inspector G. Pirtle, Physical Security Inspector R. Schmitt, Radiation Specialist Approved by: Bruce L. Burgess, Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000331-02-06, IES Utilities, Inc.; on 06/30-09/28/2002, Duane Arnold Energy Center;

Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control, and Personnel Performance During Nonroutine Plant Evolutions and Events.

This report covers a 3-month period of baseline resident inspection and announced baseline inspections in radiation protection and security. The inspection was conducted by Region III inspectors and the resident inspectors. Two Non-Cited Violations (NCV), and associated Green findings were identified. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green,

White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be "Green," or be assigned a severity level after USNRC management review. The USNRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.

A. Inspection Findings

Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems

Green.

A finding of very low safety significance was identified by the inspectors when the licensee failed to perform an adequate risk assessment when the reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC) system was unavailable. The overall plant risk was actually yellow when identified as green by the licensee.

The finding was more than minor since it involved a change in risk level from green to yellow and, if left uncorrected, would become a more significant safety concern. The finding was of very low safety significance since the high pressure core injection (HPCI)system was working as designed and the incremental core damage probability (ICDP) of having RCIC system unavailable for 12 days was 3E-7. An NCV of 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4)was identified for the failure to properly perform an adequate risk assessment. (Section 1R13)

Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems

Green.

A finding of very low safety significance was identified by the inspectors when inadequate corrective actions resulted in a repeat event where algae growth was plugging the residual heat removal service water (RHRSW) strainers.

The finding was more than minor since it impacted the operability of the RHRSW system.

The finding was of very low safety significance because this event did not result in the flow of any of the RHRSW pumps to decrease below the Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.1 allowable minimum flow rate of 2040 gallons per minute (GPM). An NCV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, Corrective Actions, was identified for the failure to properly correct the algae buildup condition. (Section 1R14)

B. Licensee-Identified Findings Violations of very low safety significance, which were identified by the licensee have been reviewed by the inspectors. Corrective actions taken or planned by the licensee have been entered into the licensees corrective action program. These violations and corrective action tracking numbers are listed in Section 40A7 of this report.

REPORT DETAILS

Summary of Plant Status

The plant operated at full power until power was reduced to approximately 60 percent on July 13, 2002, to permit rod sequence exchange. The plant returned to full power operation upon successful completion of the rod sequence on July 14, 2002. The plant was subsequently shut down due to residual heat removal service water (RHRSW) strainer clogging on August 6, 2002. The plant returned to full power operation upon restoration of the RHRSW system on August 14, 2002. The plant was subsequently shut down to investigate drywell leakage on August 29, 2002. The plant was returned to power operations following repairs on the drywell coolers and RCIC pump on September 9, 2002; however, power was limited to 60 percent due to the B cooling tower being out of service. The plant returned to full power upon restoration of the B cooling tower on September 15, 2002, and remained at or near full power for the remainder of the inspection period.

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstones: Initiating events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity

1R04 Equipment Alignment

.1 Partial Walkdowns

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors performed partial walkdowns of accessible portions of trains of risk-significant mitigating systems equipment during times when the trains were of increased importance due to the redundant trains or other related equipment being unavailable. The inspectors utilized the valve and electric breaker checklists listed at the end of this report to verify components were properly positioned and that support systems were lined up as needed. The inspectors also examined the material condition of the components and observed operating parameters of equipment to verify that there were no obvious deficiencies. The inspectors reviewed outstanding work orders and action requests (ARs) associated with the trains to verify that those documents did not reveal issues that could affect train function. The inspectors used the information in the appropriate sections of the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) to determine the functional requirements of the system.

The inspectors verified the alignment of the following trains:

  • All the warning tags hung on all equipment in the control room and pump-house during the week of August 5, 2002;
  • High pressure core injection (HPCI) system, when the RCIC system was out for maintenance, during the week of August 31, 2002; and
  • B loop residual heat removal (RHR) and B core spray (CS), when A loop was out for maintenance, during the week of September 21, 2002 The inspectors verified the position of critical redundant equipment and looked for any discrepancies between the existing equipment lineup and the required lineup.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2 Complete Walkdowns

a. Inspection Scope

During the week of July 27, 2002, the inspectors performed a complete system alignment inspection of the control rod drive (CRD) system. This system was selected because it was considered both safety-significant and risk-significant in the licensees probabilistic risk assessment. The inspection consisted of the following activities:

  • a review of plant procedures (including selected abnormal and emergency procedures), drawings, and the UFSAR to identify proper system alignment;
  • a review of outstanding or completed temporary and permanent modifications to the system; and
  • an electrical and mechanical walkdown of the system to verify proper alignment, component accessibility, availability, and current condition.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R05 Fire Protection

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors walked down the following risk significant areas looking for any fire protection issues. The inspectors selected areas containing systems, structures, or components that the licensee identified as important to reactor safety. The following walkdowns were performed:

During the week of July 13, 2002

  • Area Fire Plan (AFP) 10, Reactor Building Main Exhaust Fan Room, Heating Hot Water Pump Room and the Plant Air Supply Fan Room
  • AFP 11, Reactor Building Laydown Area
  • AFP 12, Reactor Building Decay Tank and Condensate Phase Separator Rooms During the week of August 24, 2002
  • AFP 3, Reactor Building HPCI, RCIC & Radwaste Tank Rooms
  • AFP 24, Control Building 1-A4, 1A-3 Essential Switchgear Rooms The inspectors reviewed the control of transient combustibles and ignition sources, fire detection equipment, manual suppression capabilities, passive suppression capabilities, automatic suppression capabilities, and barriers to fire propagation.

Also, the inspectors performed the annual observation of a plant fire drill during the week of August 17, 2002. The inspectors observed the plant fire brigade respond to a simulated fire at the B cooling tower motor control center building. The simulated fire scenario was initiated by a portable space heater that ignited building insulation and spread to the cable tray. The fire then propagated to the B cooling tower structure.

The inspectors also attended the post fire drill critique.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R07 Heat Sink Performance

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the licensees testing of the A and B emergency diesel generator (EDG)/emergency service water (ESW) heat exchangers (1E053A and 1E053B) during the week of August 31, 2002, to verify that any potential deficiencies did not mask the licensees ability to detect degraded performance, to identify any common cause issues that had the potential to increase risk, and to ensure that the licensee was adequately addressing problems that could result in initiating events that would cause an increase in risk. The inspectors reviewed the licensees observations as compared against acceptance criteria, the correlation of scheduled testing and the frequency of testing, and the impact of instrument inaccuracies on test results. Inspectors also assessed whether test acceptance criteria considered differences between test conditions, design conditions, and testing criteria.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program

a. Inspection Scope

On September 10, 2002, the inspectors observed a training crew during an evaluated simulator scenario of Evaluated Scenario Guide (ESG) 18, and reviewed licensed operator performance in mitigating the consequences of events.

The inspector evaluated crew performance in the areas of:

  • clarity and formality of communications;
  • timeliness of actions, prioritization of activities;
  • procedural adequacy and implementation;
  • control board manipulations;
  • group dynamics.

The crew performance was compared to licensee management expectations and guidelines as presented in the following documents:

  • Administrative Control Procedure (ACP) 110.1, Conduct of Operations;
  • ACP 101.01, Procedure Use and Adherence; and
  • ACP 101.2, Verification Process and SELF/PEER Checking Practices.

The inspectors assessed whether the crew completed the critical tasks listed in the above guidelines. The inspectors also compared simulator configurations with actual control board configurations. For any weaknesses identified, the inspectors observed licensee evaluators to verify that they also noted the issues and discussed them in the end of the session critique.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R12 Maintenance Rule Implementation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the licensee's implementation of the Maintenance Rule (10 CFR 50.65) to ensure rule requirements were met for the selected systems.

The following systems were selected based on being designated as risk significant under the Maintenance Rule, or being in the increased monitoring of Maintenance Rule category a(1):

  • EDG during the week of July 13, 2002; and
  • 125 volts direct current (VDC) battery during the week of September 7, 2002 The inspectors evaluated whether the licensees categorization of specific issues was accurate, including evaluation of the performance criteria. The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of the maintenance rule requirements, including a review of scoping, goal-setting, and performance monitoring; short-term and long-term corrective actions; functional failure determinations associated with the condition reports reviewed; and current equipment performance status.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the licensees evaluation of plant risk, scheduling, configuration control, and performance of maintenance associated with planned and emergent work activities to verify that scheduled and emergent work activities were adequately managed. In particular, the inspectors reviewed the licensees program for conducting maintenance risk safety assessments to verify that the licensees planning, risk management tools, and the assessment and management of on-line risk was adequate.

The inspectors also reviewed the licensee actions to address increased online risk during these periods, such as establishing compensatory actions, minimizing the duration of the activity, obtaining appropriate management approval, and informing appropriate plant staff, to verify the activities were accomplished when online risk was increased due to maintenance on risk-significant structures, systems, and components (SSCs).

The following specific activities were reviewed:

  • maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of July 20, 2002;
  • maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of August 10, 2002;
  • maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of August 17, 2002;
  • maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of August 31, 2002;
  • maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of September 14, 2002; and
  • the maintenance risk assessment for work planned during the week of September 28, 2002.

b. Findings

Introduction A finding of very low safety significance (Green) and an associated NCV of 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4), related to inadequate assessment and management of risk during maintenance on the RCIC system were identified by the inspectors.

Description On August 29, 2002, the inspectors questioned the overall risk assessment of the plant based on actual plant conditions. The plant had publicized the overall ORAM/SENTINEL (Risk Analysis Program) plant risk as green with the RCIC system unavailable for accident mitigation purposes for 12 days. The ORAM/SENTINEL program uses four levels of risk assessment ranging from lowest to highest risk with an associated color of green (lowest), yellow, orange, and red (highest). The inspectors asked the licensee to perform the ORAM/SENTINEL overall risk assessment with the RCIC system unavailable since that was the present plant condition. When the licensee made the RCIC system unavailable in the ORAM/SENTINEL program, the overall risk changed to yellow with a Core Damage Frequency of 2.36E-05 based on Plant Transient Assessment Tree (PTAT). The inspectors determined that although the licensees risk assessment was not adequate, the other steam driven mitigation system, HPCI, was still available and working as designed; therefore, this finding was determined to be of very low safety significance.

Analysis The inspectors reviewed this issue against the guidance contained in Appendix B, Issue Dispositioning Screening, of Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0612, Power Reactor Inspection Reports. The inspectors concluded that the issue was more than minor since the finding involved a change in risk level from green to yellow and, if left uncorrected, could become a more significant safety concern. This conclusion was based on the fact that an adequate assessment of risk could have led to additional management strategies including establishment of protected pathways for redundant mitigating systems.

The inspectors reviewed this issue in accordance with Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP)," Appendix A, "Significance Determination of Reactor Inspection Findings for At-Power Situations," and determined that this Maintenance Rule (a)(4) finding was not addressed in the SDP worksheets and required a Phase 3 evaluation. The Regional Senior Reactor Analyst (SRA) performed a Phase 3 risk assessment and determined that the ICDP for having the RCIC system unavailable for 12 days was 3E-7, which was below the 1E-6 ICDP threshold referenced in NUMARC 93-01, Section 11 (endorsed in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.182). An ICDP of 5E-7 is considered of low risk significance (green) and requires no other risk management action other than normal work controls.

Enforcement 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4) requires, in part, that before performing maintenance activities (including but not limited to surveillances, post-maintenance testing, and corrective and preventive maintenance), the licensee shall assess and manage the increase in risk that may result from the proposed maintenance activity. Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to perform an adequate risk assessment when the RCIC system was unavailable on August 29, 2002. The failure to perform an adequate risk assessment resulted in the licensee inappropriately assigning an overall green risk condition for the plant when actual plant conditions (RCIC system unavailable) warranted a yellow risk assessment.

The failure to properly perform an adequate risk assessment when the RCIC system was unavailable was an example where the requirements of 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4), were not met and was a violation. However, because of its low safety significance and because it was entered into the corrective action program (AR 32344), the USNRC is treating this issue as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV 50-331/0206-01), in accordance with Section VI.A.1 of the USNRCs Enforcement Policy.

Corrective actions taken for this violation included changing the on line scheduling risk assessment process to include the shift technical advisor performing real time risk assessments as system equipment availability changes. Additionally, this risk assessment will be documented on a new worksheet that will provide appropriate risk assessment guidelines.

1R14 Personnel Performance During Nonroutine Plant Evolutions and Events

Technical Specification (TS) Shutdown Required Due to Plugging of the RHRSW System Strainers

a. Scope

On August 6, 2002, the licensee entered an unplanned TS shutdown limiting condition for operation (LCO) for both trains of RHRSW being inoperable due to plugging of the RHRSW strainers with algae. The inspectors evaluated control room activities and management decision-making related to the plugged strainers. Also, the inspectors reviewed the licensees apparent cause evaluation, applicable procedures, and the ARs generated to understand and resolve the details of this event.

b. Findings

Introduction A finding of very low safety significance (Green) and an associated NCV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, related to inadequate corrective actions for the plugging of the RHRSW strainers due to algae growth control, were identified by the inspectors.

Description On August 4, 2002, plant staff performed a surveillance test on the B RHRSW system, in preparation for a planned A RHRSW system LCO. During the test, the B RHRSW strainer high differential pressure (DP) alarm annunciated and the DP gauge pegged high, which indicated > 15 pounds per square inch differential (PSID) across the strainer.

The procedural limit for the maximum RHRSW strainer DP was 12 PSID at a 2400 GPM flow rate. Plant staff declared the B RHRSW system inoperable and entered TS LCO 3.7.1 Condition C, for one RHRSW system inoperable. However, the TS requirement for the availability of one RHRSW system pump with a flow rate of 2040 GPM was still met.

On August 5, 2002, the B strainer DP gauge lines were flushed, and a temporarily installed DP gauge (which had a range of up to 50 PSID) indicated 17 PSID with one RHRSW pump running. The stilling basin and B RHRSW pit were cleaned, and the B strainer was disassembled and cleaned. The cleaning revealed that the rate of silt buildup and algae growth was much greater than experienced in the past. Approximately four feet of silting with a layer of algae matting on top was found in the RHRSW/ESW stilling basin. Approximately six to eight inches of algae was growing on the walls of the intake structure.

After the algae was cleaned from the stilling basin, B pit, and B strainer, operators started one A RHRSW pump; the PSID on the A RHRSW strainer was 2.5 PSID at a flow rate of 2040 GPM. Operators then started the second A RHRSW pump, producing a total A RHRSW system flow rate of 4800 GPM with a high strainer DP of 12 PSID.

Accordingly, the A RHRSW system was declared inoperable and plant staff entered the TS action statement for plant shutdown. The inspectors concluded that this issue was of very low safety significance since the flows of all RHRSW pumps were above TS 3.7.1 RHRSW System minimum flow rate of 2040 GPM. The operators performed a controlled shutdown of the plant and maintained cold shutdown conditions.

Upon further review of the event, the inspectors noted that the licensee had identified corrective actions from the September 2001 algae problem in AR 27459. This AR, which was categorized as a significant condition adverse to quality, was closed on May 23, 2002, with all actions being completed. The corrective actions performed during this AR were inadequate since they did not prevent the recurrence of excess algae growth from clogging the RHRSW strainers.

Analysis The safety function of the RHRSW system is to provide a means for the RHR system to reject decay heat which the RHR system removes from the reactor or primary containment system under both accident and normal conditions. Because of its potential safety significance, the inspectors reviewed this issue against the guidance contained in Appendix B, Issue Dispositioning Screening, of IMC 0612, Power Reactor Inspection Reports, to determine whether the finding was minor. The inspectors concluded that the finding had greater safety significance than similar corrective action deficiencies described in IMC 0612, Appendix E, Section 4.f. since it affected the operability of the RHRSW system. The safety significance was due to the fact that the amount of algae grass found in the river water intake pits and the pump house stilling basins could have plugged both divisions of RHRSW and ESW. The plugging of the RHRSW strainer had the potential to degrade system performance to the point where decay heat removal from the primary system could have been compromised.

Because the issue was greater than minor, the inspectors reviewed it in accordance with Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process," Appendix A, "Significance Determination of Reactor Inspection Findings for At-Power Situations," regarding mitigating systems. Because the issued did not meet any of the criterial in Appendix A, the finding screened as Green and was of very low safety significance.

Enforcement Appendix B of 10 CFR 50, Criterion XVI, states, in part, that measures shall be established to assure that conditions adverse to quality, are promptly identified and corrected. In the case of significant conditions adverse to quality, the measures shall assure that the condition is determined and corrective action taken to preclude repetition.

Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to take corrective action to prevent repetition of the plugging of the RHRSW strainers, a significant condition adverse to quality.

Specifically, on September 4, 2001, algae was found to have clogged the RHRSW strainer resulting in the B RHRSW system being declared inoperable. On August 6, 2002, algae was again found to have clogged the strainers resulting in both trains of RHRSW being inoperable. The failure to properly correct the RHRSW strainer clogging was an example where the requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, were not met and was a violation. However, because of its low safety significance and because it was entered into the corrective action program (AR 32344), the USNRC is treating this issue as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV 50-331/0206-02), in accordance with Section VI.A.1 of the USNRCs Enforcement Policy.

The licensee implemented several short- and long-term corrective actions. The major short-term corrective actions included adding algicide on a twice per week frequency; performing intake structure and RHRSW/ESW stilling basin inspection and cleaning on a monthly basis from June to October; and chlorinating at the intake structure. The major long-term corrective actions include creating a staff position for overall river management; evaluating the need to add sodium hypochlorite and bromide at the river water system pumps to keep the circulating water systems clean; and evaluating the use of alternate circulating water system water sources such as arterial wells drilled under the Cedar River riverbed, which would provide sediment-free water due to the natural filtration process of the river bottom.

1R15 Operability Evaluations

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors assessed the following operability evaluations:

  • AR 31075, 10 CFR 21 Notification Regarding K-Line Circuit Breakers Failure to Charge and Close, during week of July 6, 2002;
  • AR 31776, Silt Buildup in the Riverbed in Front of the Intake Structure has Reduced Water Depth in Front of the Intake to Approximately One Foot, Where Eight Feet of Depth was Expected, during week of July 27, 2002;
  • AR 31715, Control Building Envelope, during week of September 7, 2002; and
  • AR 32234, RCIC Pump , during week of September 7, 2002 The inspectors reviewed the technical adequacy of the evaluation against the Technical Specification, UFSAR, and other design information; determined whether compensatory measures, if needed, were taken; and determined whether the evaluations were consistent with the requirements of the licensees administrative control procedure ACP -

114.5 Action Request System Rev. 32.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R16 Operator Workarounds (OWAs)

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the following operator workarounds:

  • OWA 31743, Work Around on Diesel Fire Pump Basket Strainer BS3300, during the week of July 27, 2002; and
  • OWA 29673, Bridge Reliability Preventive Maintenance Program during the week of August 24, 2002.

OWA 31743 was evaluated for its potential to impact the operators ability to maintain the diesel fire pump operable and OWA 29673 was evaluated for its potential to impact safe handling of fuel bundles during fuel moves.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the following modification to verify that the design basis, licensing basis, and performance capability of risk significant systems were not degraded by the installation of the modification. The inspectors also verified that the modification did not place the plant in an unsafe configuration.

  • Engineering Change Package (ECP) 1616, PDIC 1947 and Pressure Differential Input Controller (PDIC) 2046 Replacement, during the week of August 3, 2002.

This modification removed an obsolete controller used to control the DP maintained between the RHR and RHRSW systems. The controller was replaced with a hand-switch.

The inspectors considered the design adequacy of the modification by performing a review, or partial review, of the modifications impact on plant electrical requirements, material requirements and replacement components, response time, control signals, equipment protection, operation, failure modes, and other related process requirements.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the following post-maintenance activities. Activities were selected based upon the structure, system, or component's ability to impact risk.

  • Corrective Work Order (CWO) A58795, Unable to Pass STP 3.7.4-03 for 1A4 Switchgear Room. Supply Damper to 1A4 Needs Adjusting to Point that Steps of STP can be Completed Sat for Doors 402 and 401," during the week of July 20, 2002;
  • CWO A59292, Inspect Backwash Assembly (1P22B/D RHRSW Pump Strainer, 1S090B) and Replace Parts as Required. Inspect Strainer Assembly, during the week of August 10, 2002;
  • CWO A59282, Scoop Tube Locked Up and High Setpoint is Cycling On and Off.

Deviation Meter Shows no Indication of Change, during the week of August 24, 2002;

  • Preventive Work Order (PWO) 1121296, Valve Operation Test and Evaluation System (VOTES) Diagnostic Test - MO2517," during the week of August 24, 2002;
  • CWO A60308, Oil is Backing Up in System [RCIC] and Misting Out of the Outboard Bearing Pedestal, during the week of August 24, 2002;
  • CWO A50919, Torus Exhaust Isolation, Standby Gas Treatment Switch, HS4301," during the week of September 7, 2002; and
  • PWO 1121102, Remove and Replace Air Start Check Valves, during the week of September 28, 2002 The inspectors, by witnessing the test or reviewing the test data, evaluated whether post-maintenance testing activities were appropriate for the applicable maintenance activity. The reviews included, but were not limited to, integration of testing activities, applicability of acceptance criteria, test equipment calibration and control, procedural use and compliance, control of temporary modifications or jumpers required for test performance, documentation of test data, TS applicability, system restoration, and evaluation of test data. The inspectors also evaluated whether maintenance and post-maintenance testing activities adequately ensured that the equipment met the licensing basis, TS, and UFSAR design requirements.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R20 Refueling and Outage Activities

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors observed shutdown activities for the forced outage, to investigate the increasing drywell leakage, which began on August 29, 2002. The inspectors monitored the licensees cooldown process and ensured that TS were followed during the transition into Modes 3 and 4. The licensee, as part of the 9-day outage, corrected the drywell leakage by repairing the 3B and 6B drywell coolers and isolating the 3A drywell cooler.

Additionally, the licensee repaired the lube oil system on the RCIC pump. The inspectors monitored outage configuration management on a daily basis by verifying that the licensee maintained appropriate defense in depth to address all shutdown safety functions and satisfy TS requirements. Proper operation of the decay heat removal system was verified during multiple control room tours and observations. The licensee restarted the reactor on September 9, 2002.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R22 Surveillance Testing

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors selected the following surveillance test activities for review. Activities were selected based upon risk significance and the potential risk impact from an unidentified deficiency or performance degradation that a system, structure, or component could impose on the unit if the condition were left unresolved.

  • NS540002, Emergency Service Water Operability Test, Revision 8, during the week of July 6, 2002;
  • STP 3.3.3.1-04, Containment H2-O2 Analyzer Channel Check, Revision 2, during the week of August 10, 2002;
  • STP 3.3.6.1-03, Main Steam Line High Flow Channel Calibration, Revision 6, during the week of August 17, 2002;
  • Work Order A58581, Perform 3 Pin Reconstitution on Bundles YJF 372/343 and Ship per G.E. Procedures and Cask Licensing in Progress, Revision 0, during the week of August 24, 2002;
  • STP 3.5.3-02, RCIC System Operability Test, Revision 11, during the week of September 7, 2002; and
  • STP 3.6.1.3-01, Containment Purge and Vent Valve Leakage Integrity Test, Revision 1, during the week of September 7, 2002 The inspectors observed the performance of surveillance testing activities, including reviews for preconditioning, integration of testing activities, applicability of acceptance criteria, test equipment calibration and control, procedural use, control of temporary modifications or jumpers required for test performance, documentation of test data, TS applicability, impact of testing relative to performance indicator reporting, and evaluation of test data.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1R23 Temporary Plant Modifications

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors evaluated the following temporary modifications:

  • Temporary modification permit (TMP)02-032, Obtain Pressure Reading and Vent A and B LPCI Inject Lines, during the week of July 27, 2002. The modification was to vent the LPCI headers in order to repair a body to bonnet leak on the LPCI cross-tie equalizing line isolation valve; and
  • TMP 02-043, Obtain Differential Pressure Indication Across RHR Heat Exchanger 1E-201A, during the week of September 27, 2002. The modification was to evaluate the RHR heat exchanger pressure drop while the RHRSW heat exchanger is bypassed.

The inspectors reviewed the safety screening, design documents, UFSAR, and applicable TS to evaluate whether the selected temporary modifications were consistent with modification documents, drawings and procedures. The inspectors also reviewed the post-installation test results to confirm that tests were satisfactory and the actual impact of the temporary modification on the permanent system and interfacing systems were adequately verified.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1EP6 Drill Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

The resident inspectors observed a simulator-based training evolution to evaluate drill conduct and the adequacy of the licensees critique of performance to identify weaknesses and deficiencies. The September 18, 2002 training drill included a resin slurry spill due to a weld failure; a leak in the reactor water cleanup piping with a failure of the two isolation valves to close; a main steam line break that lead to fuel damage; and a site release of radioactive inventory through the off-gas stack. The inspectors evaluated whether the drill evolution was of appropriate scope and was to be included in the performance indicator statistics. The inspectors observed implementation of the emergency operating procedures, event classification, and reporting actions. The inspectors also evaluated whether there were any discrepancies between observed performance and performance indicator reported statistics. The observed simulator scenario resulted in an Alert, Site Area Emergency, and a General Emergency classification.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

RADIATION SAFETY

Cornerstone: Occupational Radiation Safety (OS)

2OS3 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation (71121.03)

.1 Walkdowns of Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector reviewed the UFSAR and performed walkdowns of selected area radiation monitors (ARMs), and continuous air monitors (CAMs), at the spent fuel pool, reactor building, low-level radioactive material storage facility, and transportation bay areas. Additionally, the inspector examined a representative number of portable instruments staged in the licensees facility to verify that those instruments had current calibrations, were operable, and in good physical condition. The inspector also reviewed the status of repair or troubleshooting activities associated with selected radiation monitoring instruments (i.e., ARMs and portal monitors that had work request tags) to verify that instrumentation problems were being addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. The inspector performed these walkdowns to verify the instrumentation was:

(1) optimally positioned (i.e., relative to the potential source(s)of radiation they were intended to monitor);
(2) in a good material condition; and (3)properly indicating area radiation levels, which ensures the protection of occupational workers.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2 Calibration, Operability, and Alarm Set Points of Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector examined calibration and surveillance records for radiological instrumentation associated with monitoring transient high and/or very high radiation areas and instruments used for remote emergency assessment to verify that the calibrations were conducted consistent with industry standards and in accordance with station procedures.

Specifically, the inspector reviewed calibration procedures and CY 2001 - 2002 calibration records and/or source characterization/verification documents for the following radiation monitoring instrumentation and instrument calibration equipment:

  • Post Accident Sampling Station Room ARM (RE-8771);
  • Reactor Building South ARM (RE-9169);
  • Truck Loading Bay ARM (RE-9186);
  • South Refuel floor ARM (RE-9164);
  • North Turbine Building ARM (RE-9179);
  • Drywell Area, High Range ARM (RIM- 9184B);
  • Merlin Gerin Probencal (MGP) Instruments, ED [Electronic Dosimeter] Calibrator, Source SN #930519; and
  • J. L. Shepherd Model M89 Instrument Calibrator The inspector reviewed the licensees alarm set points for selected ARMs to verify that the set points were established consistent with the UFSAR, Technical Specifications, and the stations Emergency Plan.

The inspector discussed surveillance practices with licensee personnel and reviewed CY 2001 - 2002 calibration records and procedures for selected radiation monitors used for assessment of internal exposure. The inspector also reviewed calibration records and procedures for those instruments utilized for surveys of personnel and equipment prior to egress from the radiologically controlled area (RCA). These instruments included:

  • AMS-3 Air Monitoring System;
  • PORTACOUNT PLUS, Whole Body Counter;
  • Whole Body Personnel Contamination Monitor (PCM-1B)

Additionally, the alarm set-points for these instruments were reviewed to verify that they were established at levels consistent with industry standards and regulatory guidance provided in Health Physics Positions No. 72 and No. 250 of NUREG/CR-5569.

The inspector also evaluated the calibration procedures and selected CY 2001 - 2002 calibration records for selected portable radiation survey instruments to verify that they had been properly calibrated consistent with the licensees procedures. Specifically, the inspector observed the calibrations of the following instruments:

  • RM-14, Count rate meter;
  • RO-20 ion chamber; and
  • TELEPOLE dose rate meter

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.3 Radiation Protection Technician Instrument Use

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector observed radiation protection technicians (RPTs) performing in-field source checks of portable radiation survey instruments to verify that those source checks were adequately completed using appropriate radiation sources and station procedures.

The inspector assessed the RPTs use of radiation/contamination detection instruments as they provided radiological job coverage for risk significant work (e.g., the spent fuel pin packaging and shipment preparations), as well as routine work, to ensure that the RPTs were utilizing the appropriate instruments.

The inspector examined (and observed RPTs completing functional tests of) selected CAMs to verify that these instruments were source checked and calibrated properly. The inspector monitored RPTs performing functional tests of selected contamination monitors, portal monitors, and small article monitors (i.e., for surveys of personnel and equipment prior to unconditional release from the RCA) to verify that they were source tested and calibrated as required by station procedures and industry standards.

Additionally, the inspector observed an RPT performing field checks on an improperly functioning portal monitor (i.e., one located at the metrology laboratory/RCA boundary, to monitor personnel as they leave the plants restricted area), to verify RPT adherence to the appropriate station procedure (i.e., for the discovery of an improperly functioning radiation monitoring instrument).

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.4 Problem Identification and Resolution

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector reviewed CY 2001 - 2002 ARs that addressed radiation monitoring instrument deficiencies to determine if any significant radiological incidents involving instrument deficiencies had occurred. The inspector examined the results of a self-assessment (i.e., the 2nd Quarter 2002 Nuclear Oversight Observation Report, Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation Program) that focused on the licensees AR database and several individual ARs related to radiation monitoring instrumentation generated during the current assessment period. The inspector also reviewed the 1st and 2nd Quarter 2002, Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) Instrument Trending Program Report. Additionally, the inspector analyzed the results of two Radiological Engineering Calculations:

(1) No. 02-001-A Periodic Evaluation of the Internal Monitoring Program at DAEC; and
(2) No. 02-002-H, PCM-1B Performance Verification. The inspector also interviewed plant staff, and examined closed ARs, to verify that previous radiological instrumentation-related issues were adequately addressed by the licensee. To summarize, the inspector performed these reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the licensees self-assessment process to identify, characterize, and prioritize problems and to develop appropriate corrective actions. The inspector also evaluated these documents to verify the licensees ability to identify repetitive problems, contributing causes, extent of conditions, and the implementation of corrective actions to achieve lasting results.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

Cornerstone: Public Radiation Safety (PS)

2PS2 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation (71122.02)

.1 Walk-Downs of Radioactive Waste Handling/Shipping Systems

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector compared the operations of the solid radioactive waste systems to the descriptions in the UFSAR and the licensees process control program. The inspector performed walkdowns of the solid radioactive waste handling and shipping systems (i.e., those related to the movement of spent fuel casks)to assess their material condition and operability and to verify that radiological hazards were adequately posted and controlled in accordance with 10 CFR 20 and the licensees Technical Specifications. The inspector also discussed the current operation of the systems with a member of the radioactive waste shipping/operations crew, the contractor/vendor representative, and the independent shipping representative (i.e., for the spent fuel shipment). Specifically, the inspector reviewed the condition of radioactive waste handling and shipping system components located in the following areas:

  • Spent Fuel Pool/Re-Fueling floor;
  • Reactor Building;
  • Solid radioactive waste handling, storage, and processing areas; and
  • Truck shipping bay area

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2 Shipment Preparation and Observation of Radioactive Material Processing Activities

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector observed ongoing activities for a Highway Route Controlled Quantity (HRCQ) shipment of spent fuel pins, to ensure that the shipping activities were performed in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Parts 20 and 71, as well the requirements of 49 CFR Parts 171-173 and 174-178. The inspector attended pre-job briefings and evaluated the preparations, including the operations department interface, associated with the movement/packaging of the spent fuel pin container and shipping cask. The inspector reviewed the stations plans/preparations for the performance of final radiological surveys, labeling, placarding, vehicle inspections, and the special instructions provided to the driver. The inspector interviewed all personnel who would be involved in the shipment processing/activities (i.e., licensee staff, contractors/vendors, and independent shipping contractor) regarding training and qualification records. Specifically, the inspector reviewed CY 2002 training documentation for the truck drivers involved with the spent fuel pin shipment (i.e., since it involved a HRCQ). In addition, the inspector evaluated licensee/contractor adherence to the requirements of Safeguards Advisory # 01-02 (December 17, 2001) which addressed additional, special concerns for the shipment of spent nuclear fuel. The inspector reviewed licensee/contractor shipment calculations and other shipping documentation.

The inspector observed the spent fuel pin container loading operation (i.e., into the vendors shipping cask) and the packaging of the shipment (i.e., into the overpack container) before final transfer to the carrier. The inspector also performed independent, confirmatory radiological surveys on the overpack shipping container and the transport trailer. The inspector evaluated licensee/contractor performance to verify the overall adequacy of work planning/preparations (and actual work), to ensure that the work was executed in accordance with stations/vendors procedure, to assess the adequacy of the radiological controls for the work activity, and to determine if supervisory oversight was adequate. Additionally, the inspector observed these activities to verify that the licensees program provided hazardous material training to those personnel responsible for radioactive material shipments and shipment preparation, as required by 49 CFR 172 Subpart H and licensee procedural requirements.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.3 Shipping Records

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector examined a radioactive material shipment manifest and associated records for a similar, non-excepted shipment of spent fuel pins (HRCQ, Type B package shipment) completed in September 1998. The review was performed to verify compliance with USNRC requirements contained in 10 CFR Parts 20 and 71, as well as the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements of 49 CFR Parts 172-173 and 174-178. Specifically, these historical records were reviewed and those personnel involved in the current spent fuel pin shipment activities were interviewed to verify that the package was labeled and marked properly, that package and transport vehicle surveys satisfied DOT requirements, that cask certificate of compliance requirements were satisfied, and that shipment manifests were completed in accordance with the regulations and included appropriate, special emergency response information. The inspector examined all preliminary shipping documentation for the current shipment of spent fuel pins, which was provided by the vendor and independent shipping contractor, for all the previously noted transportation/shipping concerns.

Additionally, the inspector interviewed a shift operations superintendent (i.e., who would be responsible for answering the licensees emergency response 24-hour telephone number) to verify that the individual had adequate knowledge concerning the spent fuel shipment, special emergency precautions, and incident mitigation information or that the individual had immediate access to a person who possessed such knowledge.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.4 Problem Identification and Resolution

a. Inspection Scope

The regional radiation protection inspector reviewed licensee generated ARs and pre-work self-assessments, which were recently generated, concerning the areas of radioactive material processing and shipping. The inspector reviewed these documents to assess the licensees ability to identify repetitive problems, contributing causes, the extent of conditions, and corrective actions which will achieve lasting results.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

SAFEGUARDS

Cornerstone: Physical Protection

3PP3 Response to Contingency Events (71130.03)

.1 The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) developed a Homeland Security Advisory

System (HSAS) to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks. The HSAS implements five color-coded threat conditions with a description of corresponding actions at each level. NRC Regulatory Information Summary (RIS) 2002-12a, dated August 19, 2002, NRC Threat Advisory and Protective Measures System, discusses the HSAS and provides additional information on protective measures to licensees.

a. Inspection Scope

On September 10, 2002, the USNRC issued a Safeguards Advisory to reactor licensees to implement the protective measures described in RIS 2002-12a in response to the Federal government declaration of threat level orange.

The inspector interviewed licensee personnel and security staff, observed the conduct of security operations, and assessed licensee implementation of the protective measures.

Inspection results were communicated to the region and headquarters security staff for further evaluation.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2 Inspection Scope

The inspector reviewed the licensees current protective strategy which included designated targets and target sets, and security response procedures. The inspector also reviewed security event reports, and the licensees problem identification and resolution program to determine that issues related to the licensees contingent event program were identified at the appropriate threshold and were entered into the licensees corrective action program. Items reviewed included self-assessments, audits, a sample of training records, and the licensees procedure for their corrective action process. In addition, the inspector conducted interviews with security officers and security management to evaluate their knowledge and use of the licensees corrective action system.

The inspector reviewed 19 training records and interviewed eight members of the security force to evaluate and verify security training that related to alarm station operations, tactical force-on-force deployment, and weapon proficiency training. The inspector also toured the defensive positions established for plant protection purposes.

The inspector also reviewed performance indicator information related to alarm equipment performance to determine if isolated or system problems with the protected area intrusion alarm system and/or assessment system had become predictable and potentially exploitable by an adversary.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

Cornerstone: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity

.1 Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity Performance Indicator Verification

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the Licensee Event Reports (LERs), licensee memoranda, plant logs, and USNRC Inspection Reports to verify the following performance indicators through the 2nd quarter of 2002.

  • Unplanned Transients per 7000 Critical Hours, during the week of July 13, 2002;
  • Unplanned Scrams per 7000 Critical Hours, during the week of July 27, 2002;
  • Safety System Functional Failure, during the week of September 14, 2002; and

The inspectors evaluated whether the licensee accurately reported performance as defined by the applicable revision of Nuclear Energy Institute Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems

The inspectors selected the issues identified below for additional review.

In conducting the review, the inspectors considered the nature and significance of the issue with respect to safety, risk, and licensee corrective action procedural requirements.

Attributes considered during the review of licensee actions included complete and accurate identification of the problem; timeliness was commensurate with the safety significance; evaluation and disposition of performance issues, generic implications, common causes, contributing factors, root causes, extent of condition reviews, and previous occurrences reviews were proper and adequate; and the classification, prioritization, focus, and timeliness of corrective actions.

Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems

.1 AR 27497: Review the Effectiveness of the Corrective Actions for AR 27459, Unknown

Foreign Material Found in Pump House Stilling Basin a. Introduction The inspectors selected the corrective actions associated with the September 4, 2001, plugging of the RHRSW strainer plugging event for a more in-depth review.

b. Effectiveness of Corrective Actions

(1) Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed multiple related ARs to determine if generic implications were addressed and that corrective actions were appropriately focused to correct the problem.
(2) Issues As discussed in Section 1R14 of this report, the licensee determined that the event was caused by excessive algae growth due to inadequate cleaning frequency of the intake structure pits and stilling basin, and ineffective chlorine treatment process. The licensee had in place a preventive maintenance (PM) frequency of cleaning once every 3 months from 1990 to 1998, and once every 6 months from 1998 until the occurrence of the strainer plugging. The change in PM frequency did not consider algae buildup to be a concern.

The licensee initiated several corrective actions.

  • The PM frequency was changed to require inspection and cleaning of the intake structure, stilling basin, and pits every 2 months from April through October each year.
  • A new method of chlorination was developed to include the pits and stilling basin
  • A procedure revision to permit operators to take manual control of stilling basin level. This avoided level transients noted when the system was in automatic.

As evidenced by the August 2002 recurrence of algae clogging the RHRSW strainers, the corrective actions implemented for AR 27459 were inadequate. In particular, the licensee based the success of the new procedure for chlorinating the stilling basin and RHRSW pits on only one test, in which the results of a May 6, 2002 pit inspection indicated no measurable algae growth. Based on this single inspection, licensee staff incorrectly assumed that the alternate method of chlorination was the correct solution for preventing algae growth in the stilling basin and RHRSW pits. As such, the licensee did not pursue the use of bromide and algicide, in addition to chlorine, for the maximum effectiveness in preventing algae growth in the RHRSW/ESW pits. The addition of the algicide to the stilling basin, coupled with mechanically cleaning the pits, was largely credited by plant staff to remedy the August 2002 algae problem.

With regard to the frequency of cleaning the pits, the licensee assumed that a bi-monthly frequency was adequate. Given the potential adverse results of the problem, the pits should have been cleaned more frequently, particularly in the warmer months when algae blooms were more likely to occur. The September 19, 2002, stilling basin and RHRSW pit inspections determined that approximately 80 percent of the stilling basin wall was covered with one inch of algae, and a band between two feet to ten feet levels in the RHRSW pit was covered with 3/4 inch of algae. This amount of growth occurred in only one month after the previous cleaning, thus demonstrating the need for a shorter period between inspections. (See Section 1R14 for enforcement action)

.2 Action Request 29820: While Performing Surveillance Test Procedure (STP) 3.5.1-02

LPCI Quarterly, the C RHR Pump Tripped Immediately a. Introduction The inspectors selected the February 7, 2002, trip of the C RHR pump event for a more in-depth review.

b. Effectiveness of Problem Identification

(1) Inspection Scope The inspectors evaluated whether the licensees identification of the problems were complete, accurate, and timely, and that the consideration of extent of condition review, generic implications, common cause and previous occurrences was adequate.
(2) Issues The valve operator for MO-2069, RHR loop A torus suction isolation, had been overhauled. The post maintenance testing requirement was to perform the system operability test. During the test, while attempting to start the C RHR pump, the pump tripped on no suction path. The no suction trip relay was observed to be energized when it should have been deenergized. Further investigation identified that a limit switch (LS9-12) for MO-2069, which was tied to the no suction trip relay, was not properly monitoring valve position. Following limit switch adjustment, the surveillance test was performed satisfactorily.

The motor operated valve (MOV) overhaul procedure stated, Set LS9-12 to operate just prior to LS1-4. However, the procedure did not state if the switch should be set to open or close. The criteria provided on the electrical schematics were included in the maintenance package; however, the procedure did not reference the proper set-up criteria. An AR was initiated to revise the overhaul procedures to include the specific limit switch drawing, which showed the proper position of the limit switch. All the affected overhaul procedures were reviewed to ensure the revisions were completed.

.3 Action Request 32558: Evaluate DAEC Risk Assessment Process

a. Introduction The inspectors selected the daily risk assessment process for a more in-depth review based on the recent problems displayed in this area.

b. Effectiveness of Corrective Actions

(1) Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed multiple related ARs to determine if generic implications were addressed and that corrective actions were appropriately focused to correct the problem.
(2) Issues As discussed in Section 1R14 of this report, the licensees risk assessment when RCIC was unavailable on August 29, 2002, was not adequate. The licensee had written AR 32344 to capture the issue in their corrective action program. On September 12, 2002, during the time period when the licensee was implementing corrective actions for AR 32344, the inspectors identified another inadequate risk assessment; the licensee had assigned an overall risk of green when the overall risk was actually yellow due to the A CRD pump being out of service. The licensee wrote AR 32529 to capture this issue in their corrective action program and, based on the previous occurrences of inadequate risk assessment, the licensee wrote AR 32558 to reevaluate the overall risk assessment process.

In response to AR 32558, a procedure change to the on line scheduling risk assessment process was initiated that included specific guidance for the shift technical advisors on risk assessment. The guidance gave directions to have the shift technical advisor perform real time risk assessments as system equipment availability changes.

Additionally, this risk assessment will be documented on a new worksheet that will provide appropriate risk assessment guidelines. All the affected procedures were reviewed to ensure the revisions were completed and the new process implemented.

4OA3 Event Follow-up

Cornerstones: Mitigating Systems

.1 (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 50-331/2002-001-00: Unplanned Mode Change

While Re-Aligning the RHR System from Shutdown Cooling (SDC) Mode to LPCI Standby Readiness During Reactor Startup.

a. Inspection Scope

During the week of August 26, 2002, inspectors evaluated LER 50-331/2002-001-00, Unplanned Mode Change While Re-Aligning the RHR System from SDC Mode to LPCI Standby Readiness During Reactor Startup.

b. Findings

In preparing to transition from Mode 4 to Mode 3, the control room operators had secured SDC. The running reactor recirculation pump and decay heat were raising reactor coolant system temperature as expected. During the realignment of LPCI, the RHR crosstie valve, V19-0048, could not be opened. The inability to open this valve prevented the restoration of LPCI to standby readiness. The technical specification requires that LPCI be operable prior to entering Mode 3. Operators were unable to restore SDC in time to prevent the transition to Mode 3 as RCS temperature momentarily (6 minutes)exceeded 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The cause of the valve failure was the failure of a setscrew in the manual operator of the RHR crosstie valve V19-0048. The setscrew did not hold the yoke sleeve nut in place. The yoke sleeve nut had backed off its threads and fallen onto the valve stem, preventing normal operation of the valve. Recommended corrective actions included inspection of V19-0048 and similar manual valves to ensure that the setscrews are secure.

While shutdown cooling was not re-established in time to prevent the mode change, it was started in a deliberate, controlled manner in accordance with procedures. Since both core spray subsystems were operable, no loss of safety function occurred. The failure of V19-0048 at no time prevented the restart of shutdown cooling.

The inspectors determined that no findings of significance were associated with this event. The licensee had entered this issue into their corrective action program as AR 30105.

4OA6 Meeting

.1 Exit Meeting

The inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. R. Anderson and other members of licensee management on October 01, 2002. The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary.

No proprietary information was identified.

.2 Interim Exit Meetings

Interim exits were conducted for:

  • Safeguards Inspection with Mr. R. Anderson on July 12, 2002
  • Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation Inspections with Mr. J. Bjorseth on and August 23, 2002

4OA7 Licensee-Identified Violation

The following violation of very low safety significance (Green) was identified by the licensee and is a violation of USNRC requirements which meets the criteria of Section VI of the USNRC Enforcement Policy, NUREG-1600, for being dispositioned as NCVs.

Cornerstone: Physical Protection

10 CFR 73.21(h) states, Safeguards Information may be processed or produced on an ADP system provided that the system is self-contained within the licensees... facility and requires the use of an entry code for access to stored information. Between May and October 2001, Safeguards Information (SGI) (in the form of security event log indexes)was processed on a computer system that was not self-contained within the licensees facility. The indexes described, among other things, deficiencies with security equipment and compensatory measures implemented for such deficiencies.

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee M. Peifer, Site Vice-President Nuclear R. Anderson, Plant Manager J. Bjorseth, Plant Manager T. Evans, Manager, Engineering R. Brown, Nuclear Oversight Manager P. Hansen, Operations Manager H. Giorgio, Manager, Radiation Protection L. Joens, Supervisor, Security Programs B. Kindred, Security Manager J. Lohman, Communications Manager J. Mahannah , System Engineer Supervisor K. Putnam, Licensing Manager B. Roland, Security Operations Supervisor W. Simmons, Maintenance Manager Nuclear Regulatory Commission D. Hood, Senior Project Manger, NRR B. Burgess, Chief, Reactor Projects Branch 2 G. Wilson, Senior Resident Inspector G. Pirtle, Physical Security Inspector R. Schmitt, Radiation Specialist LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened 50-331/2002-006-01 NCV Inadequate Risk Assessment due to RCIC 50-331/2002-006-02 NCV Inadequate Corrective Actions RHRSW Strainer 50-331/2002-006-03 NCV Safeguards Information was not Adequately Protected Closed 50-331/2002-006-01 NCV Inadequate Risk Assessment due to RCIC 50-331/2002-006-02 NCV Inadequate Corrective Actions RHRSW Strainer 50-331/2002-006-03 NCV Safeguards Information was not Adequately Protected 50-331/2002-001-00 LER Unplanned Mode Change While Re-Aligning the RHR System from Shutdown Cooling Discussed None LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED ACP Administrative Control Procedures ADAMS NRCs Document System AFP Area Fire Plan ALARA As Low As Reasonably Achievable AR Action Request ARM Area Radiation Monitor CAMS Continuous Air Monitor CRD Control Rod Drive CFR Code of Federal Regulations CS Core Spray CWO Corrective Work Order CY Calender Year DAEC Duane Arnold Energy Center DOT Department of Transportation DP Differential Pressure DRP Division of Reactor Projects DRS Division of Reactor Safety ECP Engineering Change Package EDG Emergency Diesel Generator ESG Evaluated Scenario Guide ESW Emergency Service Water GPM Gallons Per Minute HPCI High Pressure Coolant Injection HRCQ Highway Route Controlled Quantity HSAS Homeland Security Advisory System ICDP Incremental Core Damage Probability IMC Inspection Manual Chapter LER Licensee Event Report LCO Limited Condition Of Operation LPCI Low Pressure Coolant Injection MGP Merlin Gerin Probencal MOV Motor Operated Valve NCV Non-Cited Violation NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission OI Operating Instruction OS Occupational Radiation Safety OWA Operator Work Arounds P&IDs Piping and Instrumentation Drawings PARS Public Availability Records PDIC Pressure Differential Input Controller PM Preventive Maintenance PWO Preventive Work Order PS Public Radiation Safety PSID Pounds Per Square Inch Differential PTAT Plant Transient Assessment Tree Radwaste Radioactive Waste RCA Radiologically Controlled Area RCIC Reactor Core Isolation Cooling RHR Residual Heat Removal RHRSW Residual Heat Removal Service Water RIS Regulatory Information Summary ROP Reactor Oversight Process RP Radiation Protection RPT Radiation Protection Technician RWP Radiation Work Permit SDC Shutdown Cooling SDP Significance Determination Process SER Safeguard Event Report SGI Safeguards Information SRA Senior Reactor Analyst SSCs Structure, System, or Components STP Surveillance Test Procedure TMP Temporary Modification Permit TS Technical Specification UFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis Report USNRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission VDC Volts Direct Current VOTES Valve Operation Test and Evaluation System LIST OF

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

The following documents were selected and reviewed by the inspectors to accomplish the

objectives and scope of the inspection and to support any findings.

1R04 Equipment Alignment

P&ID M-117, Control Rod Drive Hydraulic System Revision 56

Sheet 1

P&ID M-118, Control Rod Drive Hydraulic System Revision 23

Sheet 2

OI 255 Control Rod Drive Hydraulic System Revision 49

UFSAR Section Control Rod Drive System

3.9.4

UFSAR Section Functional Design of Reactivity Control Systems

4.6

UFSAR Section Reactor Manual Control System

7.7.3

UFSAR Section Reactivity and Power Distribution Anomalies

15.4

ACP 1410.5 Tagout Procedure Revision 38

OI 152 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Revision 0

Electrical Lineup

OI 152 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Revision 1

Valve Lineup

BECH-M122 HPCI System Steam Side Revision 15

BECH-M123 HPCI System Water Side Revision 15

BECH-M119 Residual Heat Removal System Revision 76

BECH-M120 Residual Heat Removal System Revision 58

BECH-M121 Core Spray System Revision 35

OI 149A1 RHR System Electrical Lineup Revision 1

OI 149A4 B RHR System Valve Lineup and Checklist Revision 1

OI 149A6 RHR System Control Panel Lineup Revision 1

OI 151A1 Core Spray System Electrical Lineup Revision 2

OI 151A4 B Core Spray System Valve Lineup and Revision 2

Checklist

OI 151A6 Core Spray System Control Panel Lineup Revision 1

1R05 Fire Protection

AFP 10 Reactor Building Main Exhaust Fan Room, Revision 22

Heating Hot Water Pump Room and the Plant Air

Supply Fan Room

AFP 11 Reactor Building Laydown Area - El. 8330-600 Revision 22

AFP 12 Reactor Building Decay Tank and Condensate Revision 22

Phase Separator Rooms

AFP 3 Reactor Building HPCI, RCIC & Radwaste Tank Revision 22

Rooms

AFP 20 Turbine Building Aux Boiler Room, Emergency Revision 22

Diesel Generator Rooms, and Generator Day

Tank Rooms

AFP 24 Control Building 1-A4, 1-A3 Essential Switchgear Revision 22

Rooms

Fire Plan Volume II - Fire Brigade Organization Revision 32

AR 32225 FHA-401-F, Fire Zone Summary for the RCIC August 21, 2002

Room, Contains Correct but Superfluous

Information under Consequences of Design

Basis Fire Paragraph 2

1R07 Heat Sink Performance

PWO 1120742 Perform SBDG HXH 1E053B Heat Transfer Test July 22, 2002

IAW EMP-1E053-HT

EMP-1E053-HT Emergency Diesel Generator 1E-53A & B Revision 5

Coolers Heat Transfer Test

EPRI TR-107397 Service Water Heat Exchanger Testing March 1998

Guidelines

1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program

ESG 18 Scenario Guide Revision 4

EOP 3 Secondary Containment Control Revision 15

EOP 1 Reactor Pressure Vessel Control Revision 9

EOP 2 Primary Containment Control Revision 9

ED Emergency Depressurization Revision 2

ALC Alternate Level Control Revision 2

EAL Emergency Action List Table 1 Revision 2

ACP 110.1 Conduct of Operations Revision 0

ACP 101.01 Procedure Use and Adherence Revision 19

ACP 101.2 Verification Process and SELF/PEER Checking Revision 5

Practices

1R12 Maintenance Rule Implementation

Performance Emergency Diesel Generators Revision 2

Criteria Basis

Document

NG-02-0532, March/April 2002 Maintenance Rule Monitoring June 25, 2002

Expert Panel and Status Report

Meeting Minutes

Performance 125 VDC Battery Revision 3

Criteria Basis

Document

AR 31507 Cells 52 and 58 of 125VDC Division 1 Battery June 27, 2002

Below Cell Average

AR 31509 Cell 3 of 125 VDC Division 2 Below Cell Average June 27, 2002

AR 32426 Maintenance Rule Criteria for 125 VDC Battery September 5, 2002

1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control

Online Look-Ahead Agenda Various

Level A and Other Significant Activities Various

Summary

Planned Outage Look-Ahead Report Various

AR 32344 Actual Plant Overall risk was yellow August 29, 2002

1R14 Personnel Performance During Nonroutine Plant Evolutions and Events

AR 32010 B RHRSW Strainer High Dp Alarm while August 4, 2002

Running B RHRSW Pump

AR 32025 A RHRSW Strainer High Dp while Running A August 6, 2002

and C RHRSW Pumps

AR 32065 Operation of the RHRSW System Bypassing the August 8, 2002

RHRSW Strainers

Operator Logs August 4-9, 2002

PWO 1121932 Inspect and Clean Intake Structure Pits June 27, 2002

1R15 Operability Evaluations

AR 31075 10 CFR 21 Notification Regarding K-Line Circuit May 28, 2002

Breakers Failure to Charge and Close

AR 31776 Silt Buildup in the Riverbed in Front of the Intake July 18, 2002

Structure has reduced Water Depth in Front of

the Intake to Approximately 1 ft. Where 8 ft. of

Depth was Expected

Design Change Cedar River Sediment Management Structures June 19, 1990

Package 1502

AR 31715 Control Building Envelope July 15, 2002

AR 32234 RCIC September 7, 2002

ACP -114.5 Action Request System Rev. 32

1R16 Operator Workarounds

AR 31743 Work Around on Diesel Fire Pump Basket July 16, 2002

Strainer BS3300

AR 31266 BS3300 (1P-49 Cooling Water Supply Basket June 10, 2002

Strainer) High DP

AR 29673 Bridge Reliability Preventive Maintenance January 28, 2002

Program

AR 25235 During RFO17, Multiple Delays were April 24, 2001

Encountered due to 1S081 (Refueling Platform)

Problems

1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications

ECP-1616-1.01 Engineering Change Package Form Revision 0

ECP-1616-1.01.1 Project Plan Revision 0

ECP-1616-1.02 Design Input Record Revision 0

ECP-1616-1.03 Safety Evaluation 00-32 Revision 0

ECP-1616-1.04 UFSAR Change Request Revision 0

Modification Work Replace Controller PDIC2046 with 3-Position May 11, 2002

Order (MWO) Hand Switch

1116109

MWO 1116110 Replace Controller PDIC1947 with 3-Position April 28, 2001

Hand Switch

MWO 1117579 Relocate Indicating Lights for Recirculating May 2, 2001

Heating Water Heat Exchanger Outlet MO1947

Above Hand Switch on Control Room Panel

1C003

ECP-1616-2.1 Installation Instructions Revision 0

ECP-1616-2.2 Engineering Acceptance Requirements Revision 0

P&ID M-113 RHRSW and Emergency Service Water Revision 53

P&ID M-119 Residual Heat Removal System Revision 70

P&ID M-120 Residual Heat Removal System Revision 55

ECP-1616-3.2.2.1 Parts List, Document Number APED-H11-048 Revision 0

ECP-1616-3.2.2.1 Instrument Data Sheet, APED-E11-014 Revision 0

Modification PDIC1947 and PDIC2046 Removal Revision 0

Acceptance Test

1616

AR 10519 Evaluate Design of Control Logic/System for January 14, 1998

MO2046/MO1947

1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing

CWO A58795 Unable to Pass STP 3.7.4-03 for 1A4 Switchgear July 17, 2002

Room. Supply Damper to 1A4 Needs Adjusting

to Point that Steps of STP can be Completed Sat

for Doors 402 and 401

AR 31715 STP 3.7.4-03, Control Building Positive Pressure July 15, 2002

Test was not able to be Completed because the

Smoke Tests Failed at Door 401, 1A4 Essential

Switchgear Room, and Door 402, 1D2 Battery

Room

CWO A59252 Inspect Backwash Assembly and Replace Parts August 5, 2002

as Required. Inspect Strainer Assembly and

Clean as Required

CWO A59282 Scoop Tube Locked Up and High Trip Setpoint is August 22, 2002

Cycling On and Off. Deviation Meter Shows no

Indication of Change

I.UA-T116-01, Telmar DC Alarm Modules Calibration Revision 2

Section B, Att. 1

PWO 1121296 VOTES Diagnostic Test - MO2517 August 20, 2002

VOTES Test MO2517 Post Overhaul Static Test No. 8

Evaluation

Package

VALOP-L993-01 Liberty Technological Center Inc. MOV Test Revision 18

Equipment, VOTES

CWO A60308 Oil is Backing Up in System [RCIC] and Misting August 21, 2002

Out of the Outboard Bearing Pedestal

AR 32244 Incorporate OE from NRC IN 94-84 & OE 9147 August 22, 2002

into TURBINE-T147-02, RCIC Turbine Oil

System Maintenance

CWO A50919 Torus Exhaust Isolation, Standby Gas Treatment September 3, 2002

Switch, HS4301

AR 32398 Modification of replacement HS4301 September 3, 2002

PWO 1121102 Remove and Replace Air Start Check Valves September 23, 2002

1R20 Refueling and Outage

Planned Outage Look Ahead Report August 30, 2002

Planned Outage Risk Analysis August 30, 2002

1R22 Surveillance Testing

STP NS540002 Emergency Service Water Operability Test Revision 8

Reference Test CWO A58592 Installed Another Pump June 26, 2002

Evaluation 2002-02

STP 3.3.6.1-03 Main Steam Line High Flow Channel Calibration Revision 6

A58581 Perform 3 Pin Reconstitution on Bundles YJF Revision 0

2/343 and Ship per G.E. Procedures and

Cask Licensing in Progress

RFP 402 Fuel Movement Within the Spent Fuel Pool Revision 10

Fuel Moving Plans Fuel Bundles YJF343 and YJF372 July 18, 2002

2-003 and 02-004

RWH 3404.11 LWT Cask Operating Procedure Revision 1

Global Nuclear Fuel Bundle Upper Tie Plate Revision 18

Fuels (GNF) Removal/Replacement and Individual Rod

246-GP-01 Handling

GNF 246-GP-22 Reactor Site Receiving Inspection and Revision 4

Packaging of Individual Fuel Bundle

Components

GNF 246-GP-37 Removal and Reinstallation of a Channel on an Revision 8

Irradiated Fuel Bundle

GNF 246-GP-43 Fuel Rod Accountability Revision 6

NAC International PWR/BWR Transport Canister Generic Loading Revision 2

Inc. 315-P-07 Procedure

STP 3.5.3-02 RCIC System Operability Test Revision 11

STP 3.6.1.3-01 Containment Purge and Vent Valve Leakage Revision 1

Integrity Test

1R23 Temporary Plant Modifications

TMP 02-032 Obtain Pressure Reading and Vent A and B July 10, 2002

LPCI Inject Lines

CWO A59109 12 DPM Leak From One of the Body to Bonnet July 17, 2002

Retaining Bolts

TMP 02-043 Obtain Differential Pressure Indication Across August 9, 2002

RHR Heat Exchanger 1E-201A

CWO A59473 Install pressure indicator across PP2048 and August 16, 2002

PP2049 for RHR heat exchanger 1E-201A

CWO A59474 Install differential pressure indicator across August 16, 2002

PP1950 and PP1951 for RHR heat exchanger

1E-201B

1EP6 Drill Evaluation

EOP 1 Reactor Pressure Vessel Control Revision 9

EOP 2 Primary Containment Control Revision 9

EOP 3 Secondary Containment Control Revision 15

EOP 4 Radioactive Release Control Revision 15

ED Emergency Depressurization Revision 2

EAL Emergency Action List Table 1 Revision 2

2OS3 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment

Action Request Items

AR 25678 Track/trend Initial And Subsequent Calibrations on May 7, 2001

Neutron Survey Instrument

AR 29250 Review PCM-1B Efficiencies on Semi-annual December 2001

Basis

AR 30326 Establish Methodology for Portal Monitor Alarm March 22, 2002

Set-points

AR 30327 Evaluate Replacement of Whole Body Counting March 22, 2002

for Passive Whole Body Monitoring

AR 31341 Malfunctioning Electronic Dosimetry June 15, 2002

Procedures

2-001-A Radiological Engineering Calculation, Periodic June 2002

Evaluation of the Passive Internal Monitoring

Program at DAEC, Calculation No. 02-001-A

2-002-H Radiological Engineering Calculation, PCM-1B July 23, 2002

Performance Verification, Calculation No.

2-002-H

HPP 3110.01 Calibration of Eberline RO-2, RO-2A, and RO-20 Revision 6

Ion Chambers

HPP 3110.09 Calibration of Eberline RM-14 Count Rate Meter Revision 1

HPP 3110.14 Calibration of MGP Instruments TELEPOLE Dose Revision 1

Rate Meter

HPP 3110.71 Calibration of Whole Body Counting Systems Revision 7

Self-Assessments

2002-002-1-026 Nuclear Oversight Observation Report June 28, 2002

NG-02-0762 DAEC Instrument Trending Program August 19, 2002

Miscellaneous

Data

HPP 3110.27 Calibration Sheets, Electronic Dosimeters August 4, 2000 to

April 3, 2002

I.RIM-V115-01 Victoreen Model 876A Containment Radiation March 13, 2001

Monitor Calibration Sheet, Attachment 2, #

RIM-9184B

I,RIM-G080-01

G.E. Area Radiation Monitor (ARMS) Calibration, October 18, 2000

1, # RE-9158, RE-9163, RE-9178, RIT to August 6, 2002

9187

I,RIM-E070-01 DA1-6 Detector Test Source and Remote Indicator August 1, 2002

Calibration, Attachment 1, # RIT 9187

Calibration Records for R-140N # HP0304, RMS-3 August 8, 2001 to

  1. 335-01202, RM-14# 3927, RM-15 # 408, RO-20 August 22, 2002
  1. 1200 , TELEPOLE # 8898-035, AMS-3 #

HP0482, and E530N #1259

Calibration Records for PCM-1B Personnel November 15,

Monitors # 518 and #1363, Gamma-10 Portal 2000 to May 14,

Monitor # 87199E, Gillian Air Sampler # 15298, 2002

and High Volume Air Sampler # 18319N

Calibration Records for Whole Body Counter, # October 26, 2001

FSDET1

Listing of DAEC instruments and Calibration Dates July 19, 2002

Listing of DAEC Area Radiation Monitors July 30, 2002

Listing of Personnel Contamination Events at September 1,

DAEC 2001 to July 30,

2002

Maintenance History Reports for Portable May 24- August 22,

Radiation Detection Instruments RMS-3 # 2002

335-01202, RM-14# 3927, RM-15 # 408, RO-20

  1. 1200, TELEPOLE # 8898-035, and E530N #1259

2PS2 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation

Action Request items

AR 32221 Shipping Trailer Deficiencies August 20, 2002

Procedures

2-003 Fuel Moving Plan, Fuel Bundle #YJF343

2-004 Fuel Moving Plan, Fuel Bundle #YJF372

2-004 ALARA Review, Spent Fuel Pin Shipment July 31, 2002

246-GP-01 Fuel Bundle Upper Tie Plate Revision 18

Removal/replacement and Individual Rod

Handling

246-GP-22 Reactor Site Receiving Inspection, and Revision 4

Packaging of Individual Fuel Bundle

Components

246-GP-37 Removal and Reinstallation of a Channel on Revision 8

an Irradiated Fuel Bundle

246-GP-43 Fuel Rod Accountability Revision 6

315-P-07 PWR/BWR Transport Canister Generic Revision 2

Loading Procedure

A58581JS Work Order: A58581, Perform 3 PIN August 12, 2002

Reconstitution on Bundles YJF372/343 &

Ship Per G.E. Procedures and Cask

Licensing

NG-112K 10 CFR 50.59 Screening #1461 Revision 12

HPP-55 Radiological Work Screening Form, Fuel August 12, 2002

Pin Shipment

HPP 3102.02 ALARA Pre-job Briefing Checklist, August 12, 2002

4, Fuel Pool Work and Cask

Shipment

RFP 402 Fuel Movement Within the Spent Fuel Pool Revision 10

RWH 3404.8 NLI-1/2 Cask Operating Procedure (1998) Revision 0

RWH 3404.11 LWT Cask Operating Procedure (2002) Revision 1

Self -Assessments

DAEC R17, PIE Site Kick-Off, June 18, 2002 Meeting Revision 0

Minutes

Miscellaneous Data

A294264 General Electric/DAEC Shipping Package, September 18,

Two Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Rods 1998

RWP 246 NMCA Test Pin Shipment Revision 2

Contractor/Licensee photos of spent fuel pin August 9, 2002

shipping cask and overpack

DAEC, Daily Focus Newsletter August 23, 2002

Letter from

G.E. to DAEC, DAEC R17 July 22, 2002

Spent Fuel Decay Heat & Activity Level

Letter from

G.E. to DAEC, Transmittal of July 25, 2002

Documents for RAM Shipment to GE-VNC

Letter from

G.E. to DAEC, Material Safety August 14, 2002

Data Sheets for Content of the LWT Cask

Shield Tank and Laboratory Report

Letter from NAC International to DAEC, August 9, 2002

High Burnup Fuel Rod Shipment-

Certification of Annual Maintenance for the

NAC-LWT-5

NAC-LWT, Key Design & Operational

Characteristics

NRC Letter to NAC International, Inc., May 3, 2002

Regarding Model No. NAC-LWT Package,

Certificate of Compliance

NRC Letter to DAEC, Certificate of July 16, 2002

Compliance Registration

Radioactive Shipment from DAEC to GE

Point of Interest

Schedule for Spent Fuel Pin Shipment

Project

Spent Fuel Pin Shipment Survey Packages August 2002

3PP3 Response to Contingency Events (71130.03)

ACP 114.4 Corrective Action Program Revision 10

Contingency Procedure Threat Contingency Revision 0

(CP)1

CP 2 Intrusion Contingency Revision 2

CP 3 Preplanned Contingencies Revision 0

CP 4 Defensive Response Revision 2

Positions

CP 5 Defensive Response to Revision 5

Imminent or Actual Attack

Instructor Guide (IG) Availability of Contingency November 7, 2000

30006,50055, Supl 2 and Special Equipment

IG 30006,50055.19 Response to Direct Attack September 18, 2000

IG 30006,50055.20 Response to Intrusion January 15, 1998

Alarms/Degraded Barriers

Mini Drill Summary Sheets February, May and June

2002

Nuclear Oversight NRC Safeguards Advisory October 6, 2001

Assessment Observation Letter

Report 2001-04-017

Nuclear Oversight Training December 13, 2001

Observation Report (NOOR)

2001-004-1-044

NOOR 2001-004-1-045 Lighting Levels December 14, 2001

NOOR 2001-06-116 Fitness-For-Duty August 6-9 and September 6,

2001

NOOR 2001-06-130 Corrective Actions September 17-19, 2001

NOOR 2001-06-131 Self-Assessment September 21, 2001

Security Equipment First and Second Quarter of

Performance Indicator Data 2002

Security Event Log Summary April through June 2002

Training Records for

Recently Hired Security

Officers

Four Training records for

Alarm Station Certification

SP 3 Local Law Enforcement Revision 15

Assistance

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

NEI 99-02 Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Revision 2

Guideline

Memo DAEC 2nd Quarter 2002 PI Summary July 19, 2002

Memo DAEC 1st Quarter 2002 PI Summary April 20, 2002

Memo DAEC 4th Quarter 2001 PI Summary January 25, 2002

Memo DAEC 3rd Quarter 2001 PI Summary October 19, 2001

Memo DAEC 2nd Quarter 2001 PI Summary July 20, 2001

Memo DAEC 1st Quarter 2001 PI Summary April 17, 2001

4OA2 Problem Identification and Resolution

AR 27498 Clarify RHRSW Strainer DP Precaution October 25, 2001

AR 27494 Stilling Basin Chlorination/Chemical Addition October 25, 2001

System

AR 27497 Review the Effectiveness of the Corrective October 25, 2001

Actions for AR 27459, Unknown Foreign Material

Found in Pump House Stilling Basin

AR 27495 ESW/RHRSW Pit Chlorination During Outages October 25, 2001

AR 27822 Program Engineering to Conduct a Review of September 24, 2001

Changes Associated with PIR 98-0076

AR 27548 Technical Specification Bases Change to Modify March 1, 2002

TS Bases 3.7.1 (RHRSW) and 3.7.3 (ESW)

AR 27493 Intake Structure Diver Inspections, Stilling Basin October 25, 2001

and Wet Pit Inspection

AR 27496 Review ESW/RHRSW Chlorination Modes for October 25, 2001

Alga Grass

AR 27499 Manual Control of Stilling Basin Level when October 25, 2001

ESW/RHRSW Pumps are Run

AR 27545 Received 1S090B (RHRSW Pumps 1P-22B/D September 5, 2001

Discharge Strainer) High DP Alarm

AR 27459 Unknown Foreign Material Found in Pump House September 7, 2001

Stilling Basin

AR 27548 DAEC TS Bases for 3.7.1 and 3.7.3 do not September 5, 2001

Address Self Cleaning Strainer Issues

AR 30411 Review and Revise as Required All March 28, 2002

VALVOP-L200 Series Procedures

AR 29820 C RHR Pump Took a No Suction Path Trip February 7, 2002

VALVOP-L200-04 Limitorque Valve Operator Type SB-0, SB-1, Revision 23

SB-2, SB3, and SB-4

VALVOP-L200-05 Limitorque Valve Operator Type SMB-000 Revision 26

VALVOP-L200-06 Limitorque Valve Operator Type SMB-00 Revision 26

VALOP-L200-07 Limitorque Valve Operator Type SMB-0, SMB-1, Revision 28

SMB-2, SMB-3, SMB-4, and SMB-4T

AR 32558 Evaluate DAEC Risk Assessment Process September 13, 2002

AR 32529 Wrong Risk Assessment September 13, 2002

PSAG-3 On Line Maintenance Risk Assessment Revision 0

4OA3 Event Follow-up

AR 30105 Violation of Tech Spec 3.0.4 due to Unplanned March 8, 2002

Mode Change

LER 2002-001-00 Unplanned Mode Change While Re-Aligning the March 8, 2002

RHR system from Shutdown Cooling (SDC)

Mode to Low Pressure Coolant Injection Standby

Readiness During Reactor Startup

CWO A57740 While Operating V19-0048, Mechanical Gear Box March 8, 2002

is Loose

AR 30105 Evaluate Preventing of RHR Loop Crosstie Valve April 9, 2002

Operator Bevel Gear Sleeve Nut Rotation

AR 30854 Install Mod for Preventing of Valve Operator May 3, 2002

Bevel Gear Sleeve Nut Rotation

AR 30494 Perform Maintenance on V19-0048 (RHR Loop April 10, 2002

Crosstie) to Provide a More Positive Method of

Preventing Nut Rotation

AR 30106 While Removing Shutdown Cooling from Service March 8, 2002

Received 1C03B C-3 Alarm for Greater than 10

Seconds

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