ML23060A158

Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Programs) Inspection Report 05000298/2023001

ML23060A158
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	03/08/2023
From:	Vincent Gaddy NRC/RGN-IV/DORS/EB1
To:	Dia K Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
Braisted J
References
IR 2023001
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See also: IR 05000298/2023001

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March 08, 2023

Khalil Dia, Site Vice President

Nebraska Public Power District

72676 648A Avenue

P.O. Box 98

Brownville, NE 68321

SUBJECT: COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - DESIGN BASIS ASSURANCE INSPECTION

(PROGRAMS) INSPECTION REPORT 05000298/2023011

Dear Khalil Dia:

On February 15, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an

inspection at Cooper Nuclear Station and discussed the results of this inspection with you and

other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed

report.

No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.

This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection

and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document

Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public

Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely,

Signed by Gaddy, Vincent

on 03/08/23

Vincent G. Gaddy, Chief

Engineering Branch 1

Division of Operating Reactor Safety

Docket No. 05000298

License No. DPR-46

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DATE 03/02/23 03/02/23 03/01/23 03/08/23

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000298

License Number: DPR-46

Report Number: 05000298/2023011

Licensee: Nebraska Public Power District

Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station

Location: Brownville, NE

Inspection Dates: January 30, 2023 to February 15, 2023

Inspectors: J. Braisted, Senior Reactor Inspector

D. Bryen, Reactor Inspector

W. Cullum, Senior Reactor Inspector

Approved By: Vincent G. Gaddy, Chief

Engineering Branch 1

Division of Operating Reactor Safety

Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees

performance by conducting a design basis assurance inspection (programs) inspection at

Cooper Nuclear Station, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor

Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial

nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more

information.

List of Findings and Violations

No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.

Additional Tracking Items

None.

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INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in

effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with

their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-

rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared

complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met

consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection

Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,

observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance

with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

REACTOR SAFETY

71111.21N.03 - Commercial Grade Dedication

Commercial Grade Dedication (section 03.01) (15 Samples)

The inspectors reviewed the implementation of the licensees processes for dedicating

commercial-grade items/services as basic components and/or for procuring safety-related

structures, systems, and components for the following samples:

(1) PO 4500098890, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 11390650) of

a differential pressure transmitter

(2) PO 4500133626, Procurement of a safety-related relay

(3) PO 4500175241, Procurement of a safety-related power supply

(4) PO 4500195566, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 11466483) of

silicone gaskets

(5) PO 4500196450, Procurement of safety-related graphite packing

(6) PO 4500212503, Procurement of a safety-related pressure switch

(7) PO 4500218891, Procurement of a safety-related motor

(8) PO 4500222065, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 11731886) of

an air operated valve

(9) PO 4500225397, Procurement of safety-related flexible hoses

(10) PO 4500227014, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 11676035) of

a door seal

(11) PO 4500227599, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 2003-0015) of

fan belts

(12) PO 4500233729, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGl 1893860) of a

limit switch

(13) PO 4500242283, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 10792072) of

a solenoid operated valve

(14) PO 4500247377, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 11680089) of

grease

(15) PO 4500248593, Procurement and commercial-grade dedication (CGI 11088654) of

a calibration service

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

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EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

On February 15, 2023, the inspectors presented the commercial grade dedication

inspection results to Mr. K. Dia, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee

staff.

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DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71111.21N.03 Corrective Action Condition Report 2020-01862, 2022-00378, 2022-01313, 2022-04859, 2022-

Documents (CR-CNS-) 05390, 2022-05934, 2022-06000, 2020-00455, 2023-00423

Corrective Action Condition Report 2023-00202, 2023-00436, 2023-00454, 2023-00659, 2023-

Documents (CR-CNS-) 00696

Resulting from

Inspection

Drawings 12 24" 150H Hinged Closure 0

35-18-83 Masoneilan Rotary Globe Valve Body S/A Camflex II- 1

Flangeless 35002 Series up yo ANSI Class 600

CNS-EQ-157 Sh EQ Configuration Detail SOR Pressure Switch Tabulation 7

2 Sheet

KSV-58-2-NP Diesel Generator Composite Piping 4

Engineering EC 11088654 Commercial Grade Dedication of Calibration Services for 1

Changes Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) Performed at Fluke

Corporation

EC 11466483 Commercial Grade Dedication of Parker O-Rings for CRD 0

Hatch

EC 11893860 Special Inter-Utility Transfer Technical Evaluation for MM 0

2121972

Miscellaneous EQDP.2.157 Environmental Qualification Data Package Static-O-Ring 9

Pressure Switch TA and N Series

Invoice 2032380, L0052712

NGPP 500B Commercial Grade Dedication - Composite Rings 2

Purchase Order 4500196450, 4500212503, 4500248593, 4500195566,

(PO) 4500233729, 4500133626, 4500175241, 4500242283,

4500227014, 4500227599, 4500222065, 4500247377,

4500250892, 4500252967, 4500098890, 4500218891,

4500225397, 4500239591

Procedures 1-CNS-MP-117 Standardized Purchasing Process 14

1-EN-MP-120 Material Receipt 14C2

1-EN-MP-125 Control of Material 11C0

3-CNS-DC-138.1 Part Evaluations 3

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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

3-CNS-DC-306 Acceptance of Commercial-Grade Items/Services in Safety- 0

Related Applications

3-EN-DC-313 Procurement Engineering Process 15C0

3.40 Primary Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program 16

7.0.4 Conduct of Maintenance 44

CNS-DC-138 Technical Evaluation Process 3

Self-Assessments QA Audit 19-03 Purchasing Material, Equipment, and Services 06/05/2019

(Procurement)

QA Audit 21-03 Purchasing Material, Equipment, and Services 06/07/2021

Work Orders Work Order (WO) 5182728, 5166799, 5233128, 5166811, 5210850, 5382604,

5172533, 5282739, 5381061, 5467313, 4778159, 5269379,

5211619, 5277337, 5435076, 5245230, 5207797, 4996589,

5196942, 4840109, 4880246, 5387483, 5283350, 5283353

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