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| | issue date = 06/09/1997 | | | issue date = 07/28/1997 |
| | title = Insp Repts 50-266/97-08 & 50-301/97-08 on 970505-09. Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Review of High Radiation Area Controls,Solid Radwaste Program, Transportation of Radwaste & Radiation Protection Program | | | title = Ack Receipt of 970708 Ltr Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-266/97-08 & 50-301/97-08 |
| | author name = | | | author name = Grobe J |
| | author affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) | | | author affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| | addressee name = | | | addressee name = Patulski S |
| | addressee affiliation = | | | addressee affiliation = WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO. |
| | docket = 05000266, 05000301 | | | docket = 05000266, 05000301 |
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| | document report number = 50-266-97-08, 50-266-97-8, 50-301-97-08, 50-301-97-8, NUDOCS 9706190249 | | | document report number = 50-266-97-08, 50-266-97-8, 50-301-97-08, 50-301-97-8, NUDOCS 9708060086 |
| | package number = ML20148L382
| | | document type = CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS, OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE |
| | document type = INSPECTION REPORT, NRC-GENERATED, TEXT-INSPECTION & AUDIT & I&E CIRCULARS | | | page count = 2 |
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| | Mr. S. A. Patulski I G!to Vice President Point Beach Nuclear Plant Wisconsin Electric Power Company 6610 Nuclear Road Two Rivers, WI 54241 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NRC INSPECTION REPORTS 50-206/97008(DRS; |
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| | l This will acknowledge receipt of your letter dated July 8,1997, in response to our |
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| | unauthorized entry by a painter into several areas which were posted as high radiation areas; and (2) the failure to provide training for contract health physics hazardous material workers in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements. We have |
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| | John A. Grobe, Acting Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-266; 50-301 Licenses No. DPR-24; DPR-27 Enclosure: Ltr dtd 7/0/97 S. \g Point Beach to USNRC |
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| Licensee: Wisconsin Electric Power Company Facility: Point Beach Nucisar Plant, Units 1 and 2 Location: 6610 Nuclear Road Two Rivers, WI 54241 Dates: May 5-9,1997 Inspectors: R. Paul, Senior Radiation Specialist K. Lambert, Radiation Specialist i
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| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2 I NRC Inspection Reports 50-266/97008; 50-301/97008 This announced inspection included a review of high radiation area controls, the solid
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| | DOCKETS 50-266 AND 50-301 REPLY TO A NOTICE OF VIOLATION , |
| | NRC INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-266/97008 AND 301/97008 l POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT. UNITS 1 AND 2 la a letter from Mr. John A. Grobe dated June 9,1997, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission forwarded the results of an inspection conducted by Messrs. K. Lambert and R. Paul of your staff , |
| | at our Point Beach Nuclear Plant between May 5-9,1997. This inspection report included a l Notice of Violation which identified two violations of NRC requirements. |
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| * As a result of the high radiation area problems, the licensee reconfigured access to the radiologically controlled area, so that individuals pass by the health physics station to inform a technician where they are going and the type of work to be l performed. This has had a positive impact with ini eased communication between 1 workers and health physics (Section R2.1).
| | l We have reviewed the Notice of Violation and, pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, have I |
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| | Your letter indicates that we are not required to respond to Violation 1 unless the description does not accurately reflect our corrective actions or our position. Violation 1 is appropriately and accurately characterized. Therefore, we do not have any clarification or further information to provide regarding Violation 1. |
| * The licensee effectively implemented the external dose program. ALARA reviews were performed and identified radiological hot spots which could impact work being performed. The licensee has good procedures in place to evaluate exposures from hot particles (Section R1.2).
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| | We believe that the attached reply is responsive to the Notice of Violation and fulfills the requirements identified in your Jun: 9,1997, letter. |
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| * A comprehensive audit of the health physics program identified several areas with minor deficiencies and provided recommendations for improvement. Corrective actions in response to recommendations are being implemented (Section R7.1).
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| The inspectors performed several inspections of activities in the PAB, including several demineralizer cubicles (Discussed in Section R1.3 above), and observed radiation worker practices. Radiological posting and boundaries in the PAB were generally well maintained and housekeeping was good. Observed workers demonstrated knowledge of radiological conditions. Personnel were wearing the appropriate dosimetr The licensee reconfigured access to the RCA, so that individuals pass by the HP station to inform a HPT greater where they are going and the type of work to be performed. From discussion with workers and HPT greeters,it appeared that this change has had a positive impact with increased communication between HP and workers.
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| The inspectors reviewed training programs for licensee technicians and contract technicians. This included a review of training records, and discussions with technician Observations and Findinas The licensee has not hired any HPTs for approximately 6 years. The licensee has a program in place to provide continuing training to the HP staff. A review of training records indicated that the continuing training program for licensee HPTs was effectively implemented. However, the licensee identified, through a self assessment, that contractor technicians initial qualification cards were not completely signed-off. The licensee's review indicated that while the cards were not signed-off, the technicians have performed the duties campetently. The licensee intends to complete the qualification cards after the technicians adequately perform the tasks in question. Until the sign-offs are complete, technicians will be prohibited from independently performing those tasks not signed-of .
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| The inspectors reviewed the licensee's transportation program for the implementation of the revised Department of Transportation (DOT) and NRC trinsportation regulations for shipments of radioactive material Observations and Findinas The inspectors verified that station procedures correctly referenced the revised Department of fransportation (DOT) requirements and, through interviews, that workers responsible for shipping were cognizant of these requirements. Overall, the .ecedures effectively incorporated the changes in the classification and tra;.s . tation of LSA material and implemented the use of SI units as required in 49 CFR 172.203(d)(4). The inspectors reviewed selected 1996 and 1997 shipments and noted that documentation for several LSA material and SCO shipments contained required information. The licensee used a vendor computer program (RADMAN) to classify shipments and maintained current files of certificates of compliance for high integrity containers (HICs), shipping cask licenses, and burial site regulation .
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARNPL-99-0564, Forwards Response to NRC Request During 990720 Meeting,To Provide Addl Details to Several Questions Re Amend Currently Under Review by Staff Pertaining to CR Habitability1999-10-19019 October 1999 Forwards Response to NRC Request During 990720 Meeting,To Provide Addl Details to Several Questions Re Amend Currently Under Review by Staff Pertaining to CR Habitability ML20217A5911999-09-30030 September 1999 Advises of NRC Plans for Future Insp Activities at Facility for Licensee to Have Opportunity to Prepare for Insps & to Provide NRC with Feedback on Any Planned Insps Which May Conflict with Plant Activities.Plant Issues Matrix Encl 05000266/LER-1999-007, Forwards LER 99-007-00 for Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Unit 1. Condition Would Be Outside App R Design Basis for Plant.New Commitments within Rept Indicated in Italics1999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-007-00 for Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Unit 1. Condition Would Be Outside App R Design Basis for Plant.New Commitments within Rept Indicated in Italics ML20212J7431999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-15 & 50-301/99-15 on 990830- 0903.No Violations Noted.Inspectors Concluded That Util Licensed Operator Requalification Training Program Satisfactorily Implemented NPL-99-0555, Discusses Rev 1,suppl 1 to GL 92-01, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity. Calculation That Provides Evaluation of New Surveillance Data for Assessing Integrity of Unit 1 Reactor Vessel1999-09-29029 September 1999 Discusses Rev 1,suppl 1 to GL 92-01, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity. Calculation That Provides Evaluation of New Surveillance Data for Assessing Integrity of Unit 1 Reactor Vessel ML20212K7651999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-13 & 50-301/99-13 on 990714-0830.No Violations Noted.Operators Responded Well to Problems with Unit 1 Instrument Air Leak & Unit 2 Turbine Governor Valve Position Fluctuation ML20212D5771999-09-15015 September 1999 Discusses Review of Response to GL 88-20,suppl 4,requesting All Licensees to Perform Ipeee.Ser,Ter & Supplemental TER Encl ML20211Q6451999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-266/99-301OL & 50-301/99-301OL for Exams Conducted on 990726-0802 at Point Beach Npp.All Nine Applicants Passed All Sections of Exam ML20211Q4171999-09-0606 September 1999 Responds to VA Kaminskas by Informing That NRC Tentatively Scheduled Initial Licensing Exam for Operator License Applicants During Weeks of 001016 & 23.Validation of Exam Will Occur at Station During Wk of 000925 05000266/LER-1999-004, Forwards LER 99-004-01,re Fuel Oil Transfer Pump Cable in AFW Pump Room Being Outside App R Design Basis.Suppl to LER Provides Corrective Actions to Address Concerns Re Fire Disrupting Electrical Power to Fuel Oil Transfer Pump1999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-004-01,re Fuel Oil Transfer Pump Cable in AFW Pump Room Being Outside App R Design Basis.Suppl to LER Provides Corrective Actions to Address Concerns Re Fire Disrupting Electrical Power to Fuel Oil Transfer Pump ML20211K5261999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-14 & 50-301/99-14 on 990726- 30.Areas Examined within Secutity Program Identified in Rept.No Violations Noted ML20211F6941999-08-27027 August 1999 Provides Individual Exam Results for Applicants That Took Initial License Exam in July & August of 1999.Completed ES-501-2,copy of Each Individual License,Ol Exam Rept, ES-303-1,ES-303-2 & ES-401-8 Encl.Without Encl NPL-99-0473, Informs of Change Being Made to Plan Third 10-year Interval ISI Long Term Plan.Change Extends Interval from Current End Date of 001130 to 020831,due to Operating Cycle Being Increased from 12 to 18 Months1999-08-27027 August 1999 Informs of Change Being Made to Plan Third 10-year Interval ISI Long Term Plan.Change Extends Interval from Current End Date of 001130 to 020831,due to Operating Cycle Being Increased from 12 to 18 Months ML20211E8791999-08-24024 August 1999 Discusses Completion of Licensing Action for GL 96-01, Testing of Safety-Related Logic Circuits, for Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant,Units 1 & 2.Licensees Provided Requested Info & Responses Required by GL 96-01 ML20211F1501999-08-24024 August 1999 Submits Summary of Meeting Held on 990729,in Region III Office with Util Re Proposed Revs to Plant Emergency Action Level Criteria Used in Classifying Emergencies & Results of Recent Improvement Initiatives in Emergency Preparedness 05000266/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-00 Which Describes Discovery That Postulated Fire in Central Zone of Primary Auxiliary Bldg Could Result in Spurious Operation of Pressurizer Porv. New Commitments within Rept Are Indicated in Italics1999-08-19019 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-00 Which Describes Discovery That Postulated Fire in Central Zone of Primary Auxiliary Bldg Could Result in Spurious Operation of Pressurizer Porv. New Commitments within Rept Are Indicated in Italics NPL-99-0477, Forwards Revised Procedures to Point Beach Nuclear Plant Epips.Revised Procedures Dtd 990723,should Be Filed in NRC Copies of Manual IAW Attached Instructions1999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Revised Procedures to Point Beach Nuclear Plant Epips.Revised Procedures Dtd 990723,should Be Filed in NRC Copies of Manual IAW Attached Instructions NPL-99-0426, Requests Relief from Section II of ASME B&PV Code, Nuclear Vessels, 1965 Edition,No Addenda.Detailed Info Attached1999-08-16016 August 1999 Requests Relief from Section II of ASME B&PV Code, Nuclear Vessels, 1965 Edition,No Addenda.Detailed Info Attached ML20210L9141999-08-0404 August 1999 Informs That Versions of Info Re WCAP-14787,submitted in 990622 Application for Amend,Marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of AEA of 1954,as Amended ML20210K5221999-08-0404 August 1999 Discusses Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2 Response to Request for Info in GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity NPL-99-0436, Forwards fitness-for-duty Performance Data for six-month Period Ending 9906301999-08-0202 August 1999 Forwards fitness-for-duty Performance Data for six-month Period Ending 990630 ML20210G6011999-07-30030 July 1999 Discusses 990415 Complaint OSHA Received from Employee of Wisconsin Electric Power Co Alleging That Employee Received Lower Performance Appraisal for 1998 Because Employee Raised Safety Concerns While Performing Duties at Point Beach NPL-99-0406, Provides Response to NRC GL 99-02, Lab Testing of Nuclear- Grade Activated Charcoal1999-07-29029 July 1999 Provides Response to NRC GL 99-02, Lab Testing of Nuclear- Grade Activated Charcoal ML20210H0211999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-09 & 50-301/99-09 on 990528-0713.Two Violations of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as non-cited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20210G2441999-07-26026 July 1999 Discusses 990714 Meeting with PRA Staff to Discuss Initiatives in Risk Area & to Establish Dialog Between SRAs & PRA Staff NPL-99-0408, Forwards Pbnps,Units 1 & 2 Plant Simulation Four-Yr Rept, IAW 10CFR55.45(b)(5)(ii).Rept Describes Certification Program Tests Conducted from 1996-1999,identifies Test Discrepancies Still Outstanding & Schedules for 2000-20031999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Pbnps,Units 1 & 2 Plant Simulation Four-Yr Rept, IAW 10CFR55.45(b)(5)(ii).Rept Describes Certification Program Tests Conducted from 1996-1999,identifies Test Discrepancies Still Outstanding & Schedules for 2000-2003 ML20209H5471999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-12 & 50-301/99-12 on 990614-18.One Violation Noted,But Being Treated as non-cited violation.Long-term MOV Program Not Sufficiently Established to close-out NRC Review of Program,Per GL 89-10 NPL-99-0395, Forwards Partial Response to NRC 990512 RAI Re TS Change 204 Re Control Room Habitability.Meeting Is Planned with NRC to Discuss Issues Related to Control Room & Primary Auxiliary Bldg Ventilation Sys Modifications1999-07-12012 July 1999 Forwards Partial Response to NRC 990512 RAI Re TS Change 204 Re Control Room Habitability.Meeting Is Planned with NRC to Discuss Issues Related to Control Room & Primary Auxiliary Bldg Ventilation Sys Modifications NPL-99-0390, Projects Listed Major near-term License Amend Requests That Could Be Expected to Impact Staff Resources Into Fiscal Years 2000 & 2001,in Response to Administrative Ltr 99-021999-07-0808 July 1999 Projects Listed Major near-term License Amend Requests That Could Be Expected to Impact Staff Resources Into Fiscal Years 2000 & 2001,in Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02 NPL-99-0388, Forwards MORs for June 1999 & Revised MORs for May 1999 for Pbnps,Units 1 & 21999-07-0707 July 1999 Forwards MORs for June 1999 & Revised MORs for May 1999 for Pbnps,Units 1 & 2 NPL-99-0381, Submits Response to NRC GL 98-01, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. GL 98-01 Requested Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness by 990701.Disclosure Encl1999-06-30030 June 1999 Submits Response to NRC GL 98-01, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. GL 98-01 Requested Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20196J4161999-06-30030 June 1999 Discusses Relief Requests Submitted by Wisconsin Electric on 980930 for Pump & Valve Inservice Testing Program,Rev 5. Safety Evaluation Authorizing Relief Requests VRR-01,VRR-02, PRR-01 & ROJ-16 Encl NPL-99-0379, Documents Telcon with Hg Ashar of NRC Re Licensee Intentions & Basis for Reselection of Control Tendons in Pbnps Containment Structures.Plants Are Currently Completing 28th Year Tendon Surveillance During Summer of 19991999-06-29029 June 1999 Documents Telcon with Hg Ashar of NRC Re Licensee Intentions & Basis for Reselection of Control Tendons in Pbnps Containment Structures.Plants Are Currently Completing 28th Year Tendon Surveillance During Summer of 1999 NPL-99-0376, Forwards Errata to Pbnp 1998 Annual Monitoring Rept, Originally Submitted by Ltr Dtd 990427.List of Corrections, Provided1999-06-28028 June 1999 Forwards Errata to Pbnp 1998 Annual Monitoring Rept, Originally Submitted by Ltr Dtd 990427.List of Corrections, Provided NPL-99-0353, Forwards June 1999 Rev to FSAR for Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2, IAW Requirements of 10CFR50.71(e).Each Package Contains Revised FSAR Pages That Are to Be Inserted IAW Instructions1999-06-23023 June 1999 Forwards June 1999 Rev to FSAR for Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2, IAW Requirements of 10CFR50.71(e).Each Package Contains Revised FSAR Pages That Are to Be Inserted IAW Instructions ML20196D4931999-06-18018 June 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-08 & 50-301/99-08 on 990411- 0527.No Violations Noted.Operator Crew Response to Equipment Induced Challenges Generally Good.Handling of Steam Plume in Unit 1 Turbine Bldg Particularly Good ML20195J9471999-06-16016 June 1999 Discusses Ltr from NRC ,re Arrangements Made to Finalized Initial Licensed Operator Exam to Be Administered at Point Beach Nuclear Plant During Week of 990726 ML20196A2931999-06-16016 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Transmitting Changes to Listed Sections of Point Beach Nuclear Plant Security Plan & ISFSI Security Plan,Submitted IAW 10CFR50.54(p).No NRC Approval Is Required Since Changes Do Not Decrease Effectiveness ML20195J9251999-06-14014 June 1999 Discusses 990610 Telcon Between Wp Walker & D Mcneil Re Arrangements for NRC to Inspect Licensed Operator Requalification Program at Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant for Week of 990816 05000266/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00,re Failure of Shell of 4B FW Heater Which Resulted in Significant Steam Leak & Manual Trip. New Commitments within Rept Are Indicated in Italics1999-06-11011 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00,re Failure of Shell of 4B FW Heater Which Resulted in Significant Steam Leak & Manual Trip. New Commitments within Rept Are Indicated in Italics NPL-99-0336, Forwards Unit 2 Refueling 23 Inservice Insp Summary Rept for Form NIS-1, IAW ASME Section Xi,Subsection IWA-62301999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Unit 2 Refueling 23 Inservice Insp Summary Rept for Form NIS-1, IAW ASME Section Xi,Subsection IWA-6230 NPL-99-0330, Forwards Revs to Pbnp Security Plan Sections 2.1,2.4,3.1, Figures A,D & T & Pbnp ISFSI Security Plan Section 2.0, Dtd 990604.Plans Withheld1999-06-0404 June 1999 Forwards Revs to Pbnp Security Plan Sections 2.1,2.4,3.1, Figures A,D & T & Pbnp ISFSI Security Plan Section 2.0, Dtd 990604.Plans Withheld 05000301/LER-1999-003, Forwards LER 99-003-00 for Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Unit 2. Rept Is Provided in Accordance with 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i)(B), as Any Operation or Condition Prohibited by Plant Tech Specs1999-05-28028 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-003-00 for Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Unit 2. Rept Is Provided in Accordance with 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i)(B), as Any Operation or Condition Prohibited by Plant Tech Specs NPL-99-0319, Provides Main Control Board Wiring Separation Project Status Update Rept for Pbnps,Units 1 & 21999-05-28028 May 1999 Provides Main Control Board Wiring Separation Project Status Update Rept for Pbnps,Units 1 & 2 ML20206T3691999-05-17017 May 1999 Ltr Contract,Task Order 242 Entitled, Review Point Beach 1 & 2 Conversion of Current TS for Electrical Power Systems to Improved TS Based on Standard TS, Under Contract NRC-03-95-026 ML20206N5561999-05-13013 May 1999 Informs That NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Reorganized Effective 990328.As Part of Reorganization,Div of Licensing Project Mgt Created.Cm Craig Will Be Section Chief for Point Beach Npp.Organization Chart Encl ML20206P2551999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards Handout Provided to NRC by Wisconsin Electric at 990504 Meeting Which Discussed Several Recent Operational Issues & Results of Recent Improvement Initiatives in Engineering ML20206N5331999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards RAI Re & Suppl by Oral Presentation During 980604 Meeting,Requesting Amend for Plant,Units 1 & 2 to Revise TSs 15.3.12 & 15.4.11 ML20196F3211999-05-11011 May 1999 Requests Proprietary WCAP-14787, W Revised Thermal Design Procedure Instrument Uncertainty Methodology for Wepc Point Beach Units 1 & 2 (Fuel Upgrade & Uprate to 1656 Mwt-NSSS Power), Be Withheld from Public Disclosure ML20206K0391999-05-0707 May 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-06 & 50-301/99-06 on 990223- 0410.Ten Violations of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as non-cited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy 1999-09-08
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20217A5911999-09-30030 September 1999 Advises of NRC Plans for Future Insp Activities at Facility for Licensee to Have Opportunity to Prepare for Insps & to Provide NRC with Feedback on Any Planned Insps Which May Conflict with Plant Activities.Plant Issues Matrix Encl ML20212J7431999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-15 & 50-301/99-15 on 990830- 0903.No Violations Noted.Inspectors Concluded That Util Licensed Operator Requalification Training Program Satisfactorily Implemented ML20212K7651999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-13 & 50-301/99-13 on 990714-0830.No Violations Noted.Operators Responded Well to Problems with Unit 1 Instrument Air Leak & Unit 2 Turbine Governor Valve Position Fluctuation ML20212D5771999-09-15015 September 1999 Discusses Review of Response to GL 88-20,suppl 4,requesting All Licensees to Perform Ipeee.Ser,Ter & Supplemental TER Encl ML20211Q6451999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-266/99-301OL & 50-301/99-301OL for Exams Conducted on 990726-0802 at Point Beach Npp.All Nine Applicants Passed All Sections of Exam ML20211Q4171999-09-0606 September 1999 Responds to VA Kaminskas by Informing That NRC Tentatively Scheduled Initial Licensing Exam for Operator License Applicants During Weeks of 001016 & 23.Validation of Exam Will Occur at Station During Wk of 000925 ML20211K5261999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-14 & 50-301/99-14 on 990726- 30.Areas Examined within Secutity Program Identified in Rept.No Violations Noted ML20211F6941999-08-27027 August 1999 Provides Individual Exam Results for Applicants That Took Initial License Exam in July & August of 1999.Completed ES-501-2,copy of Each Individual License,Ol Exam Rept, ES-303-1,ES-303-2 & ES-401-8 Encl.Without Encl ML20211F1501999-08-24024 August 1999 Submits Summary of Meeting Held on 990729,in Region III Office with Util Re Proposed Revs to Plant Emergency Action Level Criteria Used in Classifying Emergencies & Results of Recent Improvement Initiatives in Emergency Preparedness ML20211E8791999-08-24024 August 1999 Discusses Completion of Licensing Action for GL 96-01, Testing of Safety-Related Logic Circuits, for Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant,Units 1 & 2.Licensees Provided Requested Info & Responses Required by GL 96-01 ML20210K5221999-08-0404 August 1999 Discusses Point Beach Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2 Response to Request for Info in GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity ML20210L9141999-08-0404 August 1999 Informs That Versions of Info Re WCAP-14787,submitted in 990622 Application for Amend,Marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of AEA of 1954,as Amended ML20210G6011999-07-30030 July 1999 Discusses 990415 Complaint OSHA Received from Employee of Wisconsin Electric Power Co Alleging That Employee Received Lower Performance Appraisal for 1998 Because Employee Raised Safety Concerns While Performing Duties at Point Beach ML20210H0211999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-09 & 50-301/99-09 on 990528-0713.Two Violations of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as non-cited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20210G2441999-07-26026 July 1999 Discusses 990714 Meeting with PRA Staff to Discuss Initiatives in Risk Area & to Establish Dialog Between SRAs & PRA Staff ML20209H5471999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-12 & 50-301/99-12 on 990614-18.One Violation Noted,But Being Treated as non-cited violation.Long-term MOV Program Not Sufficiently Established to close-out NRC Review of Program,Per GL 89-10 ML20196J4161999-06-30030 June 1999 Discusses Relief Requests Submitted by Wisconsin Electric on 980930 for Pump & Valve Inservice Testing Program,Rev 5. Safety Evaluation Authorizing Relief Requests VRR-01,VRR-02, PRR-01 & ROJ-16 Encl ML20196D4931999-06-18018 June 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-08 & 50-301/99-08 on 990411- 0527.No Violations Noted.Operator Crew Response to Equipment Induced Challenges Generally Good.Handling of Steam Plume in Unit 1 Turbine Bldg Particularly Good ML20196A2931999-06-16016 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Transmitting Changes to Listed Sections of Point Beach Nuclear Plant Security Plan & ISFSI Security Plan,Submitted IAW 10CFR50.54(p).No NRC Approval Is Required Since Changes Do Not Decrease Effectiveness ML20195J9471999-06-16016 June 1999 Discusses Ltr from NRC ,re Arrangements Made to Finalized Initial Licensed Operator Exam to Be Administered at Point Beach Nuclear Plant During Week of 990726 ML20195J9251999-06-14014 June 1999 Discusses 990610 Telcon Between Wp Walker & D Mcneil Re Arrangements for NRC to Inspect Licensed Operator Requalification Program at Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant for Week of 990816 ML20206T3691999-05-17017 May 1999 Ltr Contract,Task Order 242 Entitled, Review Point Beach 1 & 2 Conversion of Current TS for Electrical Power Systems to Improved TS Based on Standard TS, Under Contract NRC-03-95-026 ML20206N5561999-05-13013 May 1999 Informs That NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Reorganized Effective 990328.As Part of Reorganization,Div of Licensing Project Mgt Created.Cm Craig Will Be Section Chief for Point Beach Npp.Organization Chart Encl ML20206N5331999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards RAI Re & Suppl by Oral Presentation During 980604 Meeting,Requesting Amend for Plant,Units 1 & 2 to Revise TSs 15.3.12 & 15.4.11 ML20206P2551999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards Handout Provided to NRC by Wisconsin Electric at 990504 Meeting Which Discussed Several Recent Operational Issues & Results of Recent Improvement Initiatives in Engineering ML20206K0391999-05-0707 May 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-06 & 50-301/99-06 on 990223- 0410.Ten Violations of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as non-cited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy IR 05000266/19990041999-04-28028 April 1999 Discusses Insp Rept 50-266/99-04 on 990105-0222 & Forwards NOV Re Failure to Ack Validity of Temp Alarm & Appreciate Significance of Low Temp Readings for Unit 1 SI Pumps Min Flow Line ML20206B8121999-04-23023 April 1999 Forwards FEMA Evaluation Rept for 981103 Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant. Deficiency Identified for Manitowoc County as Result of Exercise.County Corrected Deficiency Immediately ML20205S7041999-04-20020 April 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-05 & 50-301/99-05 on 990222-0312.One Violation Noted & Being Treated as Non-Cited Violation.Expresses Concern Re Timeliness of C/As ML20205R4651999-04-19019 April 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-10 & 50-301/99-10 on 990329- 0401.No Violations Noted.During Insp NRC Observation of Licensee Activities Showed Emergency Preparedness Program to Be Adequately Implemented ML20205R6081999-04-19019 April 1999 Confirms of NRC Routine Mgt 990504 Meeting in Lisle,Il to Discuss Progress in Implementation of Improvement Initiatives in Engineering Area,As Well as to Discuss Challenges Faced by Operators ML20205P0311999-04-13013 April 1999 Refers to Various Changes Received by Region III in Jan 1999 to Portions of Point Beach NPP Emergency Plan.Informs That NRC Approval Not Required Based on Determinations That Changes Do Not Decrease Effectiveness of Emergency Plan ML20205N4221999-04-12012 April 1999 Discusses 990326 Predecisional Enforcement Conference with Util Re Apparent Violation Concerning Operator Response to Low Temp Alarm for Minimum Flow Recirculation Line for Unit 1 Safety Injection Sys.Handouts Provided by Util Encl ML20205C4701999-03-26026 March 1999 Discusses Review of Various Changes to Portions of Plant Emergency Plan.Informs That Revision Was Submitted Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54(q) ML20196K8731999-03-26026 March 1999 Advises of Licensee Planned Insp Effort Resulting from Plant Ppr.Plant Issues Matrix & Insp Plan for Next 6 Months Encl ML20204E5561999-03-16016 March 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-07 & 50-301/99-07 on 990216-19.No Violations Noted.Three Weaknesses Re Chemistry Program Were Identified ML20204D8161999-03-12012 March 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-266/99-04 on 990105-0222.One Violation of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as non-cited Violation,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20207L9191999-03-11011 March 1999 Discusses from Util Informing NRC That Bases References for TS 15.4.4 Revised to Correct References to Point Beach Nuclear Plant FSAR Related to Reactor Containment Design.Revised Bases Page 15.4.4-7 Encl ML20207L1161999-03-10010 March 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-02 & 50-301/99-02 on 990105- 0222 & Nov.One Violation Associated with Program for Implementing Abnormal & Eops.Other Two Violations non-cited Violations ML20207H8661999-03-0808 March 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Changes to Pbnp Security Sections 1.2,1.3,2.1,2.4,6.1,B-2.0,B-3.0 & Figure T,Per 10CFR50.54(p).No NRC Approval Is Required,Since Util Determined That Changes Do Not Decrease Effectiveness ML20207D6661999-02-22022 February 1999 Forwards Assessment of Design of Restraints on Main Steam Piping & Primary Loop Auxiliary Piping Systems at Point Beach Nuclear Plant.Staff Concludes That WE Unable to Retrieve Original Analyses That May Have Been Performed ML20203F2541999-02-10010 February 1999 Informs That Beginning 990216,DE Hills Will Be Chief of Operations Branch Which Includes Operator Licensing Function ML20202H6601999-02-0101 February 1999 Discusses Evaluation of Wisconsin Electric Power Co Response to NRC GL 97-05, Steam Generator Tube Insp Techniques ML20206U2981999-02-0101 February 1999 Informs That by 980811 & 1223 Ltrs,Nrc Responded to WOG Positions Re Corrective Actions to Address Generic Aspects of part-length Control Rod Drive Mechanism Housing Issue Resulting from Leak at Prairie Island,Unit 2 on 980123 ML20202G5321999-02-0101 February 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/99-03 & 50-301/99-03 on 990111-15.No Violations Noted.Cooperation,Communication & Effectiveness of Security & Maint Staff to Ensure Equipment Effectiveness Has Been Successful ML20199H5491999-01-15015 January 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/98-21 & 50-301/98-21 on 981121- 990104 & Notice of Violation.Violation Being Cited Because of Repetitive Nature & That Violation Could Reasonably Have Been Prevented by C/A for Previous Finding ML20206R8891999-01-13013 January 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Util 981116 & 30 Proposed Revs to Nuclear Quality Assurance Program Implemented at Point Beach Nuclear Plant Units 1 & 2 ML20199D7751999-01-0808 January 1999 Documents 990105 Telcon Issuing Notice of Enforcement Discrection for Wisconsin Electric Re Point Beach,Unit 1 ML20198K6911998-12-24024 December 1998 Forwards Insp Repts 50-266/98-22 & 50-301/98-22 on 981208-10.No Violations Noted.Concludes That Licensee Carried Out Properly Addressed Findings of Maint Rule Baseline Insp ML20198J6061998-12-22022 December 1998 Discusses Plant,Units 1 & 2 Licensed Operator Staffing Requirements 1999-09-08
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Mr. S. A. Patulski I G!to Vice President Point Beach Nuclear Plant Wisconsin Electric Power Company 6610 Nuclear Road Two Rivers, WI 54241 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NRC INSPECTION REPORTS 50-206/97008(DRS;
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unauthorized entry by a painter into several areas which were posted as high radiation areas; and (2) the failure to provide training for contract health physics hazardous material workers in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements. We have
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John A. Grobe, Acting Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-266; 50-301 Licenses No. DPR-24; DPR-27 Enclosure: Ltr dtd 7/0/97 S. \g Point Beach to USNRC
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July 8,1997 Document Control Desk i U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Mail Station PI-137 Washington, DC 20555
Ladies / Gentlemen:
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DOCKETS 50-266 AND 50-301 REPLY TO A NOTICE OF VIOLATION ,
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-266/97008 AND 301/97008 l POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT. UNITS 1 AND 2 la a letter from Mr. John A. Grobe dated June 9,1997, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission forwarded the results of an inspection conducted by Messrs. K. Lambert and R. Paul of your staff ,
at our Point Beach Nuclear Plant between May 5-9,1997. This inspection report included a l Notice of Violation which identified two violations of NRC requirements.
l We have reviewed the Notice of Violation and, pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, have I
prepared a written response to Violation 2, which is included as an attachment to this letter.
Your letter indicates that we are not required to respond to Violation 1 unless the description does not accurately reflect our corrective actions or our position. Violation 1 is appropriately and accurately characterized. Therefore, we do not have any clarification or further information to provide regarding Violation 1.
We believe that the attached reply is responsive to the Notice of Violation and fulfills the requirements identified in your Jun: 9,1997, letter.
If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this response, please contact me.
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DOCKETS 50-266 AND 50-301 REPLY TO A NOTICE OF VIOLATION NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-266/97008 AND 50-301/97008 POINT BEACH NiiCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1 AND 2 During an inspection conducted between May 5-9,1997, two violations of NRC requirements were identified. Inspection Report 50-266/97008 and 50-301/97008 and the Notice of Violation (Notice)
transmitted to Wisconsin Electric on June 9,1997, provide details regarding the violations.
The NRC inspection report indicated that unless Violation I does not accurately reflect Wisconsin Electric's corrective actions or ourposition, we are not required to reply to this Notice of Violation since the information previously provided in our letter of May 2,1997, in response to Inspection Reports 50-266/97004 and 50-301/97-004 adequately addresses this violation.
Violation 1 is appropriately and accurately characterized. Therefore, we do not have any c!arification or further information to provide regarding Violation 1.
Violation 2 10 CFR 71.5(a) requires that a licensee who transports licensed material outside of the site of usage, as
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material to a canier for transport. comply with the applicable requirements of the regulations appropriate l to the mode of transport of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in 49 CFR Parts 170 through 189.
49 CFR 172.702 requires that each hazmat employer ensure that each hazmat employee is trained and l tested, and that no hazmat employee performs any function subject to the requirements of ( 49 CFR parts 171-177 unless trained, in accordance with Subpart H of 49 CFR 172, or works under the l direct supervision of a properly trained hazmat employee. The terms Hazmat Employer and Hazmat Employee are defined in 49 CFR 171.8.
49 CFR 172.704(c)(2) requires that a hazmat employee receive the training required by Subpart H of 49 CFR Part 172 at least once every three years.
Contrary to the above, since 1991, the licensee has not provided training for its contract health physics technician hazmat employees as required by Subpart H to 49 CFR Part 172, and the licensee otherwise meets the definition of hazmat employer in 49 CFR 171.8.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement 1).
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The violation occurred as a result of management failure to as ertain that the contract health physics technologists had received hazmat training prior to being assigned radwaste duties. This situation
continued until recently identified because contract health physics technologist recurrent training needs i
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All radwaste transportation-related activities being performed by contract health physics i technologists were curtailed until they were under the direct supervision o'f personnel who had received the proper training within the required periodicity.
2. A condition report (CR 97-1540) was issued to document the event.
3. A review by the licensee radwaste supervisor determined there were no concerns associated with
the adequacy of previous radioactive materials shipments associated with packaging, loading, i bracing, or overall transportation safety.
4. This violation was discussed during a meeting held between health physics management and the contract health physics site coordinator.
5. The two current contract health physics technologists who are assigned to radwaste duties !
received training on the requirements of 49 CFR 172 Subpart H on May 24,1997. Following l
completion of the training, an examination was administered and both of the tested individuals l passed the examination. Training records are maintained in accordance with established records retention requirements.
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Contract health physics technologists have been included in the health physics continuing
training program. This will ensure that contract health physics technologists receive the same continuing training as the licensee-employed health physics technologists.
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The continuing training schedule has been revised to address long-term training and qualification needs of contract health physics technologists.
9. The continuing training schedule is being maintained as a living document. This will ensure that training requirements having an established periodicity will be appropriately addressed in the future.
Corrective Actions to be Taken:
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Dale Full Compliance Willbe Achieved:
Full complianc e was achieved on May 24,1997, upon satisfactory completion of training for the
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