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| | title = Comments on 800506 Presentation to NRC Commissioners Re Status of SEP & Description of Difficulty as Lack of Aggression by Licensees.Nrc Has Not Provided Guidelines. Issues W/Higher Priorities Have Arisen | | | title = Comments on 800506 Presentation to NRC Commissioners Re Status of SEP & Description of Difficulty as Lack of Aggression by Licensees.Nrc Has Not Provided Guidelines. Issues W/Higher Priorities Have Arisen |
| | author name = WHITE L D | | | author name = White L |
| | author affiliation = ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP. | | | author affiliation = ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP. |
| | addressee name = EISENHUT D G | | | addressee name = Eisenhut D |
| | addressee affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION (NRR) | | | addressee affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION (NRR) |
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| 80/06/12NOTARI2EDi NODOCKETFACIL:502r4r4RobettEmmetGinnaNuclea'rPlantrUnit,irRochester G050002r4r4 STN-50-r485 SterlingPowerProjectNuclearrUnitiiRochester 050004485 AUTH'AMEAUTHORAFFILIATION WHITErL~D,Rochester Gas8ElectricCorp~RECIPNAMERECIPIENT AFFILIATION EISENHUTiD.G. | | ACCESSION NBR:8006180537 DOC,DATE: 80/06/12 NOTARI2EDi NO DOCKET FACIL:50 2r4r4 Robett Emmet Ginna Nuclea'r Plantr Unit,ir Rochester G 050002r4r4 STN-50-r485 Sterling Power Project Nuclearr Unit ii Rochester 050004485 AUTH'AME AUTHOR AFFILIATION WHITE r L ~ D, Rochester Gas 8 Electric Corp ~ |
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| ROCHESTER GASANDELECTRICCORPORATION o89EASTAVENUE,ROCHESTER, N.Y.14649LEOND,WHITE,JR.VICCPRESIDENT TCLSPHONC ARCACOOKTld546.2700June12,1980Mr.DarrellG.Eisenhut, DirectorDivisionofProject.Management OfficeofNuclearReactorRegulation U.S.NuclearRegulatory Commission Washington, D.C.20555
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| Werecentlyreviewedthetranscript ofthepresentation youandothersfromtheNRCStaffmadetotheCommissioners onMay6,1980regarding thestatusoftheSystematic Evaluation Program(SEP).Weweredisappointed tonotethatyoudescribed amajorprogramdifficulty asbeing"licensees notaggressively pursuingprogram."
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| /theproperinformation totheStaff.Wearedisappointed fortworeasons.First,thattheNRCStaffhasnotcommunicated tousanyspecifics regarding whatweshouldnowbedoingthatwearenotnowdoing.Andsecond,wedonotbelieve,theStaffcharacterization ofprogramdifficulties tobefair.ThepurposeofthisletteristoprovideRochester GasandElectricCorporation's viewsonouraggressiveness intheSystematic Evaluation Programandtobrieflyoutlineourviewsonprogramdifficulties. | | ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION o 89 EAST AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 14649 LEON D, WHITE, JR. TCLSPHONC VICC PRESIDENT ARCA COOK Tld 546.2700 June 12, 1980 Mr. Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Division of Project. Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 |
| IthasbeencleartousthattheSEPistheNRCStaff'sprogram.This.preceptwasstatedinitially andhasbeenrestatedanumberofptxmes.
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| Itwasmostrecentlyevidenced inaletterdatedDecember12,1979whichcategorized topicsintothosethattheNRCwouldaddressandthoseforwhichthelicenseewouldbeaskedtobearmajorresponsibility.
| | ==Dear Mr. Eisenhut:== |
| Theareasthatwehavebeenaskedtoperformmajorreviewshavebeenfewinnumber.IntheDecember12letter,theStaffstatedthat.wewouldbeprovidedguidelines forourefforts.Iackofguidelines forsometopicsshouldnothowever,betakentomeanthatwehaveignoredtheseandothertopics.Substantial workhasbeenperformed insupportofStaffsitevisitsandevaluations.
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| Anexampleispreparation andreviewofsafeshutdowntechniques, including discussion inlicensedoperatortrainingclasses,whichwascompleted priortotheStaff'ssafeshutdownsitevisitofJune14-16,1978andhasbeencontinued sincethattime.Thatworkhasbeenusefulinaddressing otherlicensing andoperating concernsandhas,webelieve,provideda5strongeroperating complement.
| | We recently reviewed the transcript of the presentation you and others from the NRC Staff made to the Commissioners on May 6, 1980 regarding the status of the Systematic Evaluation Program (SEP). We were disappointed to note that you described a major program difficulty as being "licensees not aggressively pursuing program." Further, we drew the inference from the presentation that licensees were being uncooperative in providing /the proper information to the Staff. We are disappointed for two reasons. |
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| | First, that the NRC Staff has not communicated to us any specifics regarding what we should now be doing that we are not now doing. |
| ~E~~VROCHESTER GASANDELECTRICCORP.DATEJune12,1980ToMr.DarrellG.Eisenhut, DirectorSHEETNO.Anotherexamplewasourstudyonelectrical penetrations, sub-mittedonApril12,1979.Althoughinitiated forreasonsotherthenSEP,ourSeismicUpgradeProgramisamajorinitiative. | | And second, we do not believe, the Staff characterization of program difficulties to be fair. The purpose of this letter is to provide Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation's views on our aggressiveness in the Systematic Evaluation Program and to briefly outline our views on program difficulties. |
| Asdescribed toyourStaffonJuly24,1979,thisprogramwillresultinreanalysis ofallmajorseismiccategoryIpipingatGinna.Theresultsofourprogramwillbeincorporated intotheStaff'sSEPevaluation asdescribed inanNRCletterdatedApril29,1980.Programdifficulties andtheattendant, slippageincompletion datesisnotunexpected tous.First,theProgrambeganwithout,clearlydefinedreviewcriteria.
| | It hasThis. been clear to us that the SEP is the NRC Staff's program. precept was stated initially and has been restated a number dated December 12, ofptxmes. It 1979 was most recently evidenced in a which categorized topics into those that letter the NRC would address and those for which the licensee would be asked to bear major responsibility. The areas that we have been asked to perform major reviews have been few in number. In the December 12 letter, the Staff stated that. we would be provided guidelines for our efforts. |
| Whilerealistic assessments, givingcreditforalternate'methods ofsatisfying
| | I ack of guidelines for some topics should not however, be taken to mean that we have ignored these and other topics. |
| : criteria, weretobeperformed, littleguidanceonhowtoperformtheserealistic assessments orwhatconstituted anacceptable levelof"realism" wasprovidedfortheStaffreviewers.
| | Substantial work has been performed in support of Staff site visits and evaluations. An example is preparation and review of safe shutdown techniques, including discussion in licensed operator training classes, which was completed prior to the Staff's safe shutdown site visit of June 14-16, 1978 and has been continued since that time. That work has been useful in addressing other licensing and operating concerns and has, we believe, provided a 5 stronger operating complement. |
| Thisiscertainly under-standable sincenosuchprogramhadbeenperformed previously.
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| Further,it.wasprobablydesirable nottobeoverlyprescriptive priortobeginning theProgrambuttoletexperience gainedduringearlyreviewsshapethereviewtechniques | | |
| 'tobeusedlater.Progresshasthusbeendeliberate. | | 0 1 I 1 8 T |
| : Secondly, issueswithhigherpriorities havearisenduringtheSEPwhichcouldnotbeforeseen.
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| ThesehaveaffectedtheStaffreviewsinsomecasesandthelicensees resources inothers.Althoughtheyarewellknown,itisusefultomentionseveralofthese:environmental qualification ofelectrical equipment, IEBulletins 79-02,79-04,79-14,andresponses tothelessonslearnedfromTMIarebutseveral.AthirdreasonthatweperceiveforslippageisthechangingofStaffreviewers onindividual topics.Thesechangeshavebeenduetoreviewertransfers orpromotions or,mostrecently, tothereorganization withinNRR.Afewexamplesinthisareamaybeillustrative.
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| Controlroomhabitability wasapartofanSEPsitevisitonSeptember 6,1978.Sincethattimetherehasbeenanadditional sitevisitandtherehavebeentwosubsequent reviewers.
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| Further,arelatedaspect,offsitehazards,wasassignedtoanotherreviewer. | | ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORP. SHEET NO. |
| Heobtainedsubstantial information fromusandweunderstand thathemadeanumberofthecontactsgathering information.
| | DATE June 12, 1980 To Mr. Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Another example was our study on electrical penetrations, sub-mitted on April 12, 1979. Although initiated for reasons other then SEP, our Seismic Upgrade Program is a major initiative. As described to your Staff on July 24, 1979, this program will result in reanalysis of all major seismic category I piping at Ginna. The results of our program will be incorporated into the Staff's SEP evaluation as described in an NRC letter dated April 29, 1980. |
| Unfortunately, priortopreparing hisassessment hewastransferred toanotherNRCBranch.Itmay,therefore, benecessary foranewreviewertoreperform thistask.AnotherexampleisTopicII-2.D,Meteorological Measure-mentsProgram.Information onthetopicwasprovidedinformally onAugust,24,1978.Inresponsetoadraftsafetyassessment whichwereviewedwiththeStaffonMay29,1979,weprovidedcommentsbothinformally (July5,1979)andformally(April11,1980).FurtherwehavemadenumerousattemptstodiscussthistopicwiththeStaffeitherviatelephone orinameetingbuthavebeenunsuccessful inourattemptstoarrangeatechnical ROCHESTER GASANDELECTRICCORP.DATEJune12,1980ToMr.DarrellG.Eisenhut, Director8SHEETNO.dialogue. | | Program difficulties and the attendant, slippage in completion dates is not unexpected to us. First, the Program began without |
| InTopicIII-5.A,HighEnergyLineBreaksInsideContainment, weprovidedtheStaffwithinformation duringasitevisitinMarch1979andbysubmittals datedFebruary9,1979andSeptember 11,1979.Sincethattime,wehavebeeninformedthattheStaffisradically revisingtheanalysisguidelines, jeopardiz-ingmuchoftheprogressmadetodatebyusandotherSEPutilities.
| | ,clearly defined review criteria. While realistic assessments, giving credit for alternate'methods of satisfying criteria, were to be performed, little guidance on how to perform these realistic assessments or what constituted an acceptable level of "realism" was provided for the Staff reviewers. This is certainly under-standable since no such program had been performed previously. |
| Atthistime,weareawaitingStaffresponsetooursubmittals orStaffissuanceoftherevisedguidelines.
| | Further, it. was probably desirable not to be overly prescriptive prior to beginning the Program but to let experience gained during early reviews shape the review techniques 'to be used later. Progress has thus been deliberate. |
| BasedonourreviewofSEP,wedonotbelievethatthereasonsforslippageinSEPshouldbeattributed tolackoflicenseeaggressiveness.
| | Secondly, issues with higher priorities have arisen during the SEP which could not be foreseen. These have affected the Staff reviews in some cases and the licensees resources in others. |
| Itisapparent, however,thatthereneedstobeincreased communications betweentheStaffandRG&Eregarding thestatusandprogressofSEP.Wewouldbepleased.to discusstheSEPwithyouoryourStaffatyourconvenience.
| | Although they are well known, it is useful to mention several of these: environmental qualification of electrical equipment, IE Bulletins 79-02, 79-04, 79-14, and responses to the lessons learned from TMI are but several. |
| Verytrulyyours,p}}
| | A third reason that we perceive for slippage is the changing of Staff reviewers on individual topics. These changes have been due to reviewer transfers or promotions or, most recently, to the reorganization within NRR. A few examples in this area may be illustrative. Control room habitability was a part of an SEP site visit on September 6, 1978. Since that time there has been an additional site visit and there have been two subsequent reviewers. Further, a related aspect, offsite hazards, was assigned to another reviewer. He obtained substantial information from us and we understand that he made a number of the contacts gathering information. Unfortunately, prior to preparing his assessment he was transferred to another NRC Branch. It may, therefore, be necessary for a new reviewer to reperform this task. Another example is Topic II-2.D, Meteorological Measure-ments Program. Information on the topic was provided informally on August, 24, 1978. In response to a draft safety assessment which we reviewed with the Staff on May 29, 1979, we provided comments both informally (July 5, 1979) and formally (April 11, 1980). Further we have made numerous attempts to discuss this topic with the Staff either via telephone or in a meeting but have been unsuccessful in our attempts to arrange a technical |
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| | DATE June 12, 1980 To Mr. Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director dialogue. In Topic III-5.A, High Energy Line Breaks Inside Containment, we provided the Staff with information during a site visit in March 1979 and by submittals dated February 9, 1979 and September 11, 1979. Since that time, we have been informed that the Staff is radically revising the analysis guidelines, jeopardiz-ing much of the progress made to date by us and other SEP utilities. |
| | At this time, we are awaiting Staff response to our submittals or Staff issuance of the revised guidelines. |
| | Based on our review of SEP, we do not believe that the reasons for slippage in SEP should be attributed to lack of licensee aggressiveness. It is apparent, however, that there needs to be increased communications between the Staff and RG&E regarding the status and progress of SEP. We would be pleased.to discuss the SEP with you or your Staff at your convenience. |
| | Very truly yours, p}} |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
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IR 05000244/19990081999-10-14014 October 1999
Forwards Insp Rept 50-244/99-08 on 990809-0919.Severity Level IV Violation of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as non-cited Violation Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy
ML17265A7651999-10-0808 October 1999
Forwards Fifteen Relief Requests That Will Be Utilized for Ginna NPP Fourth Interval ISI Program That Will Start on Jan 1,2000.Attachment 1 Includes Summaries & Detailed Description of Each Relief Request
ML17265A7641999-10-0505 October 1999
Requests Approval for Use of Relief Request Number 42 to Address Volumetric Examinations Limitations (Less than 90%) Associated with Eight Class 1 Identified Welds or Areas of Reactor Pressure Vessel
ML17265A7631999-10-0505 October 1999
Requests Approval for Use of Relief Request Number 43 to Address Volumetric Examination Limitations (Less than 90%) Associated with a & B RHR Heat Exchanger Outlet Nozzle to Shell Welds.Approval Is Requested by Dec 31,2000
ML20212J3801999-09-30030 September 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Rev to Re Ginna NPP Security Plan.Rev Changes Contingency Weapons Available to Response Force to Those Most Effective in Current Defensive Strategy.Encl Withheld Per 10CFR73.21
ML20212J3561999-09-30030 September 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Re Ginna NPP Training & Qualification Plan for Security Officers, Rev 7,dtd 990930. Synopsis of Changes,Encl.Encl Withheld Per 10CFR73.21
IR 05000244/19992011999-09-24024 September 1999
Forwards Insp Rept 50-244/99-201 (Operational Safeguards Response Evaluation) on 990621-24.No Violations Noted. Primary Purpose of Osre to Assess Licensee Ability to Respond to External Threat.Insp Rept Withheld
IR 05000244/19990051999-09-24024 September 1999
Forwards More Detailed Response Re Main Steam Check Valve Performance Questions Arising from NRC Insp Rept 50-244/99-05 Following Completion of Independent Assessment Being Performed by Duke Engineering & Svcs
ML17265A7571999-09-24024 September 1999
Forwards More Detailed Response Re Main Steam Check Valve Performance Questions Arising from NRC Insp Rept 50-244/99-05 Following Completion of Independent Assessment Being Performed by Duke Engineering & Svcs
ML17265A7461999-08-31031 August 1999
Submits Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 95-03,rev 2, Availability of Reactor Vessel Integrity Database,Version, Dtd 990726
ML17265A7411999-08-26026 August 1999
Forwards LER 99-004-01 Re Plant Being Outside Design Basis Due to Containment Recirculation Fan Moisture Separator Vanes Being Incorrectly Installed.Part 21 Notification of 990512 Is Being Rescinded
ML17265A7401999-08-26026 August 1999
Requests Approval for Use of Relief Request Number 35 Re Use of ASME Section XI Code,1995 Edition,1996 Addenda.Code Will Be Used to Develop Plant Fourth 10-year Interval ISI Program on Class 1,2 & 3 Components
ML17265A7451999-08-23023 August 1999
Forwards fitness-for-duty Performance Data Rept for Six Months Ending 990630,per 10CFR26.71(d)
ML17250B3021999-08-23023 August 1999
Informs That Util & NRC Had Conference Call on 990816 to Review Approach in Responding to Questions,As Result of Questions Re Main Steam Check Valve Performance Included in Insp Rept 50-244/99-05,dtd 990806
ML17265A7271999-07-30030 July 1999
Forwards 10CFR21 Interim Rept Per Reporting of Defects & Noncompliance,Section 21 (a) (2).Interim Rept Prepared Because Evaluation Cannot Be Completed within 60 Days from Discovery of Deviation or Failure to Comply
ML17265A7151999-07-23023 July 1999
Forwards LER 99-007-01 Re Personnel Error Which Caused Two Channels to Be in Tripped Condition,Resulting in Reactor Trip.Further Investigation of Event Identified Addl Corrective Actions
ML17265A7061999-07-22022 July 1999
Forwards LER 98-003-02,re Actuations of CR Emergency Air Treatment Sys.All Creats Actuations,Including Those Originally Believed to Be Valid Actuations,Were,In Fact Invalid Actuations
ML17265A7191999-07-21021 July 1999
Forwards Ginna Station ISI Rept for Refueling Outage Conducted in 1999
ML17265A7141999-07-21021 July 1999
Withdraws Relief Request 35 for Plant Inservice Insp Program Section XI Requirements,Submitted on 980806.Licensee Plans to Resubmit Relief Request,Which Includes Addl Level of Detail,In Near Future
ML17265A7041999-07-16016 July 1999
Submits Info Re Specific Licensing Actions Which May Be Expected to Generate Complex Reviews,In Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02,dtd 990603
ML17265A6911999-06-30030 June 1999
Responds to NRC Request for Info Re Y2K Readiness at Nuclear Power Plants.Gl 98-01 Requested Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness by 990701.Readiness Disclosure Attached
ML17265A6871999-06-22022 June 1999
Forwards Response to RAI Made During 990225 Telcon Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves. Calculation Encl. Encl
ML17265A6841999-06-21021 June 1999
Informs That Util Wishes to Amend Extend of Alternate Exams Provided for Relief Request Re ISI Program ASME Section XI Require Exams for First 10-Yr Interval for Containment
ML17265A6741999-06-15015 June 1999
Submits Annual ECCS Rept IAW 10CFR50.46(a)(3)(ii) Requirements.No Changes Have Been Made to Large Break LOCA PCT & Small Break LOCA PCT
ML17265A6751999-06-11011 June 1999
Responds to NRC RAI Re Licensee GL 96-05 Program.Encl Info Verifies That Util Is Implementing Provisions of JOG Program on MOV Periodic Verification
ML17309A6551999-06-0707 June 1999
Responds to NRC 990310 RAI Re Verification of Seismic Adequacy of Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
ML17265A6671999-06-0101 June 1999
Requests Approval of Ginna QA Program for Radioactive Matl Packages,Form 311,approval Number 0019.Ginna QA Program for Station Operation, Was Most Recently Submitted to NRC by Ltr Dtd 981221 & Supplemented on 990301
ML17265A6641999-05-25025 May 1999
Forwards Addl Info on Use of GIP Method a for Re Ginna Nuclear Power Plant.Copy of Re Ginna Station USI A-46 Outlier Resolution Table as Requested
ML17265A6611999-05-24024 May 1999
Forwards LER 99-007-00 Re Personnel Error Which Caused Two Channels to Be in Tripped Condition,Resulting in Rt.Util Is Planning to Submit Suppl to LER by 990730
ML20206U0921999-05-13013 May 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Rev R to Gnpp Security Plan,Per Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p).Rev Clarifies Armed Response Team Assignments & Does Not Degrade Physical Security Effectiveness.Rev Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21
ML17265A6461999-05-12012 May 1999
Forwards 1998 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Rept & 1998 Annual Radiological Environ Operating Rept, for Re Ginna NPP
ML17265A6411999-05-12012 May 1999
Forwards LER 99-004-00 IAW 10CFR50.73 & 10CFR21.Further Assessment Will Be Provided in Suppl to LER by 990630
ML20206E7221999-04-29029 April 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Rev Q to Re Ginna Nuclear Power Plant Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p).Changes Do Not Degrade Physical Security Effectiveness.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21
ML20206H6911999-04-22022 April 1999
Forwards Info Requested During Informal Telcon on 980408 Concerning Upcoming Osre at Ginna Station.Info Requested Listed.Without Encls
ML17265A6271999-04-19019 April 1999
Forwards Rev 0 & Rev 1 to Colr,Cycle 28 for Re Ginna NPP, Per TS 5.6.5
ML17309A6501999-04-14014 April 1999
Forwards Revised Ginna Station EOPs & Procedures Index
ML17265A6121999-03-29029 March 1999
Forwards Rept on Status of Decommissioning Funding for Re Ginna Npp,For Which Rg&E Is Sole Owner,Per 10CFR50.75. Data Presented Herein,Current as of 981231
ML17265A6041999-03-24024 March 1999
Forwards LER 99-001-00,IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B) & 10CFR21.Addl Analyses Are Being Performed to Support Future Cycle Operation & Supplemental LER Is Scheduled to Be Submitted by 990618
ML17265A5671999-03-0101 March 1999
Forwards Application for Amend to License DPR-18,to Revise TSs Battery Cell Parameters Limit for Specific Gravity (SR 3.8.6.3 & SR 3.8.6.6).Supporting Tss,Encl
ML17265A5641999-03-0101 March 1999
Forwards Response to NRC 990217 RAI Concerning Changes to QA Program for Re Ginna Station Operation.Rg&E Is Modifying Changes Requested in 981221 Submittal.Modified QA Program,Encl
ML17265A5551999-02-25025 February 1999
Informs That Util Is in Process of Revising fitness-for-duty Program,Developed in Accordance with 10CFR26.Util Will Continue to Use Dept of Health & Human Svcs Certified Test Facility for Majority of Tests During Yr
ML17265A5561999-02-22022 February 1999
Forwards FFD Performance Data Rept for Six Months Ending 981231,per 10CFR26.71(d)
ML17309A6491999-02-12012 February 1999
Forwards Ginna Station EOPs
ML17265A5451999-02-12012 February 1999
Forwards Simulator Four Year Certification Rept,Per 10CFR55.45(b)(5)(ii)
ML17265A5431999-02-0909 February 1999
Supplements 980806 Relief Request with Attached Table.Util Third 10-Yr ISI of Reactor Vessel Being Performed During 1999 Refueling Outage,Beginning on 990301
ML17265A5361999-02-0202 February 1999
Forwards Response to NRC 981203 RAI Re Resolution of Unresolved Safety Issue USI A-46.Util Does Not Agree with NRCs Interpretation.Detailed Bases,Encl
ML17311A0691999-01-25025 January 1999
Forwards Revs to Ginna Station Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures (Epips).Previous Rev Had Incorrect Effective Date
ML17311A0671999-01-14014 January 1999
Forwards Revised Emergency Operating Procedures for Re Ginna NPP
ML17265A5131999-01-12012 January 1999
Forwards Revised Cover Page for Ginna Station Technical Requirements Manual (Trm), Rev 7,correcting Error in Effective Date
1999-09-30
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Category:INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML17250B3041999-10-20020 October 1999
Forwards Changes to Tech Specs Bases for Re Ginna Nuclear Power Plant.Change Bars Indicate Those Revs Which Have Been Incorporated
ML17265A7651999-10-0808 October 1999
Forwards Fifteen Relief Requests That Will Be Utilized for Ginna NPP Fourth Interval ISI Program That Will Start on Jan 1,2000.Attachment 1 Includes Summaries & Detailed Description of Each Relief Request
ML17265A7641999-10-0505 October 1999
Requests Approval for Use of Relief Request Number 42 to Address Volumetric Examinations Limitations (Less than 90%) Associated with Eight Class 1 Identified Welds or Areas of Reactor Pressure Vessel
ML17265A7631999-10-0505 October 1999
Requests Approval for Use of Relief Request Number 43 to Address Volumetric Examination Limitations (Less than 90%) Associated with a & B RHR Heat Exchanger Outlet Nozzle to Shell Welds.Approval Is Requested by Dec 31,2000
ML20212J3801999-09-30030 September 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Rev to Re Ginna NPP Security Plan.Rev Changes Contingency Weapons Available to Response Force to Those Most Effective in Current Defensive Strategy.Encl Withheld Per 10CFR73.21
ML20212J3561999-09-30030 September 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Re Ginna NPP Training & Qualification Plan for Security Officers, Rev 7,dtd 990930. Synopsis of Changes,Encl.Encl Withheld Per 10CFR73.21
IR 05000244/19990051999-09-24024 September 1999
Forwards More Detailed Response Re Main Steam Check Valve Performance Questions Arising from NRC Insp Rept 50-244/99-05 Following Completion of Independent Assessment Being Performed by Duke Engineering & Svcs
ML17265A7571999-09-24024 September 1999
Forwards More Detailed Response Re Main Steam Check Valve Performance Questions Arising from NRC Insp Rept 50-244/99-05 Following Completion of Independent Assessment Being Performed by Duke Engineering & Svcs
ML17265A7461999-08-31031 August 1999
Submits Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 95-03,rev 2, Availability of Reactor Vessel Integrity Database,Version, Dtd 990726
ML17265A7411999-08-26026 August 1999
Forwards LER 99-004-01 Re Plant Being Outside Design Basis Due to Containment Recirculation Fan Moisture Separator Vanes Being Incorrectly Installed.Part 21 Notification of 990512 Is Being Rescinded
ML17265A7401999-08-26026 August 1999
Requests Approval for Use of Relief Request Number 35 Re Use of ASME Section XI Code,1995 Edition,1996 Addenda.Code Will Be Used to Develop Plant Fourth 10-year Interval ISI Program on Class 1,2 & 3 Components
ML17265A7451999-08-23023 August 1999
Forwards fitness-for-duty Performance Data Rept for Six Months Ending 990630,per 10CFR26.71(d)
ML17250B3021999-08-23023 August 1999
Informs That Util & NRC Had Conference Call on 990816 to Review Approach in Responding to Questions,As Result of Questions Re Main Steam Check Valve Performance Included in Insp Rept 50-244/99-05,dtd 990806
ML17265A7271999-07-30030 July 1999
Forwards 10CFR21 Interim Rept Per Reporting of Defects & Noncompliance,Section 21 (a) (2).Interim Rept Prepared Because Evaluation Cannot Be Completed within 60 Days from Discovery of Deviation or Failure to Comply
ML17265A7151999-07-23023 July 1999
Forwards LER 99-007-01 Re Personnel Error Which Caused Two Channels to Be in Tripped Condition,Resulting in Reactor Trip.Further Investigation of Event Identified Addl Corrective Actions
ML17265A7061999-07-22022 July 1999
Forwards LER 98-003-02,re Actuations of CR Emergency Air Treatment Sys.All Creats Actuations,Including Those Originally Believed to Be Valid Actuations,Were,In Fact Invalid Actuations
ML17265A7191999-07-21021 July 1999
Forwards Ginna Station ISI Rept for Refueling Outage Conducted in 1999
ML17265A7141999-07-21021 July 1999
Withdraws Relief Request 35 for Plant Inservice Insp Program Section XI Requirements,Submitted on 980806.Licensee Plans to Resubmit Relief Request,Which Includes Addl Level of Detail,In Near Future
ML17265A7041999-07-16016 July 1999
Submits Info Re Specific Licensing Actions Which May Be Expected to Generate Complex Reviews,In Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02,dtd 990603
ML17265A6911999-06-30030 June 1999
Responds to NRC Request for Info Re Y2K Readiness at Nuclear Power Plants.Gl 98-01 Requested Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness by 990701.Readiness Disclosure Attached
ML17265A6871999-06-22022 June 1999
Forwards Response to RAI Made During 990225 Telcon Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves. Calculation Encl. Encl
ML17265A6841999-06-21021 June 1999
Informs That Util Wishes to Amend Extend of Alternate Exams Provided for Relief Request Re ISI Program ASME Section XI Require Exams for First 10-Yr Interval for Containment
ML17265A6741999-06-15015 June 1999
Submits Annual ECCS Rept IAW 10CFR50.46(a)(3)(ii) Requirements.No Changes Have Been Made to Large Break LOCA PCT & Small Break LOCA PCT
ML17265A6751999-06-11011 June 1999
Responds to NRC RAI Re Licensee GL 96-05 Program.Encl Info Verifies That Util Is Implementing Provisions of JOG Program on MOV Periodic Verification
ML17309A6551999-06-0707 June 1999
Responds to NRC 990310 RAI Re Verification of Seismic Adequacy of Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
ML17265A6671999-06-0101 June 1999
Requests Approval of Ginna QA Program for Radioactive Matl Packages,Form 311,approval Number 0019.Ginna QA Program for Station Operation, Was Most Recently Submitted to NRC by Ltr Dtd 981221 & Supplemented on 990301
ML17265A6641999-05-25025 May 1999
Forwards Addl Info on Use of GIP Method a for Re Ginna Nuclear Power Plant.Copy of Re Ginna Station USI A-46 Outlier Resolution Table as Requested
ML17265A6611999-05-24024 May 1999
Forwards LER 99-007-00 Re Personnel Error Which Caused Two Channels to Be in Tripped Condition,Resulting in Rt.Util Is Planning to Submit Suppl to LER by 990730
ML20206U0921999-05-13013 May 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Rev R to Gnpp Security Plan,Per Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p).Rev Clarifies Armed Response Team Assignments & Does Not Degrade Physical Security Effectiveness.Rev Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21
ML17265A6461999-05-12012 May 1999
Forwards 1998 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Rept & 1998 Annual Radiological Environ Operating Rept, for Re Ginna NPP
ML17265A6411999-05-12012 May 1999
Forwards LER 99-004-00 IAW 10CFR50.73 & 10CFR21.Further Assessment Will Be Provided in Suppl to LER by 990630
ML20206E7221999-04-29029 April 1999
Forwards Four Copies of Rev Q to Re Ginna Nuclear Power Plant Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p).Changes Do Not Degrade Physical Security Effectiveness.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21
ML20206H6911999-04-22022 April 1999
Forwards Info Requested During Informal Telcon on 980408 Concerning Upcoming Osre at Ginna Station.Info Requested Listed.Without Encls
ML17265A6271999-04-19019 April 1999
Forwards Rev 0 & Rev 1 to Colr,Cycle 28 for Re Ginna NPP, Per TS 5.6.5
ML17309A6501999-04-14014 April 1999
Forwards Revised Ginna Station EOPs & Procedures Index
ML17265A6121999-03-29029 March 1999
Forwards Rept on Status of Decommissioning Funding for Re Ginna Npp,For Which Rg&E Is Sole Owner,Per 10CFR50.75. Data Presented Herein,Current as of 981231
ML17265A6041999-03-24024 March 1999
Forwards LER 99-001-00,IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B) & 10CFR21.Addl Analyses Are Being Performed to Support Future Cycle Operation & Supplemental LER Is Scheduled to Be Submitted by 990618
ML17265A5671999-03-0101 March 1999
Forwards Application for Amend to License DPR-18,to Revise TSs Battery Cell Parameters Limit for Specific Gravity (SR 3.8.6.3 & SR 3.8.6.6).Supporting Tss,Encl
ML17265A5641999-03-0101 March 1999
Forwards Response to NRC 990217 RAI Concerning Changes to QA Program for Re Ginna Station Operation.Rg&E Is Modifying Changes Requested in 981221 Submittal.Modified QA Program,Encl
ML17265A5551999-02-25025 February 1999
Informs That Util Is in Process of Revising fitness-for-duty Program,Developed in Accordance with 10CFR26.Util Will Continue to Use Dept of Health & Human Svcs Certified Test Facility for Majority of Tests During Yr
ML17265A5561999-02-22022 February 1999
Forwards FFD Performance Data Rept for Six Months Ending 981231,per 10CFR26.71(d)
ML17309A6491999-02-12012 February 1999
Forwards Ginna Station EOPs
ML17265A5451999-02-12012 February 1999
Forwards Simulator Four Year Certification Rept,Per 10CFR55.45(b)(5)(ii)
ML17265A5431999-02-0909 February 1999
Supplements 980806 Relief Request with Attached Table.Util Third 10-Yr ISI of Reactor Vessel Being Performed During 1999 Refueling Outage,Beginning on 990301
ML17265A5361999-02-0202 February 1999
Forwards Response to NRC 981203 RAI Re Resolution of Unresolved Safety Issue USI A-46.Util Does Not Agree with NRCs Interpretation.Detailed Bases,Encl
ML17311A0691999-01-25025 January 1999
Forwards Revs to Ginna Station Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures (Epips).Previous Rev Had Incorrect Effective Date
ML17311A0671999-01-14014 January 1999
Forwards Revised Emergency Operating Procedures for Re Ginna NPP
ML17265A5131999-01-12012 January 1999
Forwards Revised Cover Page for Ginna Station Technical Requirements Manual (Trm), Rev 7,correcting Error in Effective Date
ML17265A5091999-01-11011 January 1999
Requests Relief Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(ii) from Certain Requirements of Section XI of ASME B&PV Code for ISI Program.Relief Request 41 Encl
ML17265A5101999-01-11011 January 1999
Requests Relief Per to 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(ii) from Certain Requirements of Section XI of ASME B&PV Code for ISI Program.Relief Request 40 Encl
1999-09-30
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MONTHYEARML20059L4481990-09-18018 September 1990
Forwards Responses to Rer 900709-13 Team Visit Findings, Per .Responses Withheld (Ref 10CFR73.21)
ML17309A4491990-09-13013 September 1990
Forwards Slides Presented by Facility & Westinghouse to NRC in 900724 Meeting.Encl Withheld
ML17262A1331990-09-11011 September 1990
Responds to Violations & Several Unresolved Items Noted in SSFI Rept 50-244/89-81.Update of Appropriate Unresolved Items Encl.Specific Actions Re All NRC Unresolved Items Being Tracked to Completion
ML17261B1511990-08-29029 August 1990
Forwards Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Rept Jan- June 1990 & Rev 3 to Process Control Program for Ginna Station, Per Tech Specs 6.9.1.4 & 6.16,respectively
ML17261B1481990-08-28028 August 1990
Lists Understanding of Issues Util Planning to Address Re Containment Integrity,Per 900718 Telcon.Any Concerns or Action Items Different from Listed Submittal Should Be Provided to Util Prior to NRC 900905 & 06 Visit to Plant
ML17261B1501990-08-20020 August 1990
Submits Update on Util Plans to Provide Appropriate Ventilation to Intermediate Bldg Clean Side,Per Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/88-26.Extensive Program to Manually Close All External Openings Implemented
IR 05000244/19880261990-08-20020 August 1990
Submits Update on Util Plans to Provide Appropriate Ventilation to Intermediate Bldg Clean Side,Per Violation Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/88-26.Extensive Program to Manually Close All External Openings Implemented
ML17261B1371990-08-17017 August 1990
Forwards Rev 0 to, Inservice Insp Rept for Third Interval (1990-1999),First Period,First Outage (1990) at Re Ginna Nuclear Power Plant.
ML17309A4481990-08-16016 August 1990
Responds to NRC 900717 Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/90-80.Corrective Actions:Westinghouse Drawing E-2508 Approved & Issued to Central Records
ML17261B1351990-08-15015 August 1990
Provides Info & Assessment on Integrity of Connection of Containment Bldg to Foundation,Per 900808 Telcon.Util Believes That Existing Condition Not Safety Concern & No Reason Exists to Suspect Joint Will Not Perform Function
ML17261B1361990-08-14014 August 1990
Responds to Commitment Tracking Concerns Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/90-09 & Planned Corrective Actions.Util Confirms Commitments Dates for Implementation of Effective Shelf Life Program & Comprehensive Preventive Maint Program for Parts
ML17261B1331990-08-13013 August 1990
Recommits to Performing Enhanced primary-to-secondary Leak Rate Monitoring,Per NRC Bulletin 88-002
ML17261B1261990-07-30030 July 1990
Clarifies Commitment Made in 900316 RO Re Restoring Inoperable Fire Damper I-411-21-P.Util Plans to Design Removable Track Which Will Allow Charcoal Drawer to Be Manipulated.Definitive Schedule Will Be Provided in 60 Days
ML20055H9291990-07-23023 July 1990
Forwards Revised Page 6:4 of Plant Security Plan.Page Withheld Per 10CFR73.21
ML17261B1091990-07-20020 July 1990
Advises That Structural Evaluations of Containment Sys Being Performed in Response to Containment Integrity Insp
ML17309A4471990-07-17017 July 1990
Forwards Decommissioning Rept, for Plant,Per 10CFR50.33(k) & 50.75(b)
ML17261B0881990-07-13013 July 1990
Provides Update to Util 860616 Ltr Re Implementation of NUREG-0737,Item 6.2,Suppl 1, Emergency Response Capability.
ML17261B0921990-07-11011 July 1990
Responds to 900709 Request for Addl Info Re Containment Integrity Insp.Util Will Provide Preliminary Results by 900716 Re Where Groundwater Entering Annular Access Area. Meeting Proposed for Wk of 900723
ML20044B0481990-07-10010 July 1990
Discusses Review of Station Blackout Documentation,Per 10CFR50.63.Licensee Will Complete Enhancements to Station Blackout Documentation Identified in Attachment 1 as Indicated & Other Items Will Be Completed within 2 Yrs
ML17309A4461990-07-0909 July 1990
Responds to Generic Ltr 90-04 Re Status of Licensee Implementation of Generic Safety Issues Resolved W/ Imposition of Requirements or Corrective Actions
ML17261B0901990-07-0909 July 1990
Advises That Licensee Will Install Containment Isolation Signal Going to Valve AOV 745 by End of 1992 Refueling Outage,Per Util 900608 Ltr Notifying of Condition Outside Design Basis of Plant Under 10CFR50.72 Criterion
ML17261B0931990-07-0909 July 1990
Responds to Generic Ltr 88-14, Instrument Air Supply Sys Problems Affecting Safety-Related Equipment. Util Completed All Actions Requested in Generic Ltr & Will Retain Documentation Verification for Min of 2 Yrs
ML17250B2151990-06-29029 June 1990
Forwards Application for Amend to License DPR-18, Reformatting Auxiliary Electrical Sys Tech Specs & Action Statements for Offsite & Onsite Power Sources Available for Plant Auxiliaries
ML17261B0851990-06-28028 June 1990
Forwards LER 89-016-02 Re 891117 Failure of Safety Injection Block/Unblock Switch Which Could Render Both Trains of Safety Injection Sys Inoperable.Also Reported Per Part 21
ML17250B1991990-06-0808 June 1990
Responds to NRC 900509 Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/89-81.Corrective Actions:Improved Battery Load Profile Developed Incorporating Calculational Improvements Contained in Current Industry Std IEEE 485-1983
ML17250B1951990-06-0505 June 1990
Responds to Generic Ltr 89-08, Erosion/Corrosion Induced Pipe Wall Thinning. Util Developed Erosion/Corrosion Program for Single & Two Phase Sys Consistent W/Requirements of NUREG-1344 & NUMARC 870611 Rept
ML17261B0691990-06-0101 June 1990
Discusses Testing Frequency for Insp of Incore Neutron Monitoring Sys Thimble Tubes,Per NRC Bulletin 88-009.Thimble Tube Indicating Greatest Wear Recently Repositioned in Effort to Minimize Future Wear
ML17250B1851990-06-0101 June 1990
Forwards Application for Amend to License DPR-18,providing Guidance for Action Statements Associated W/Power Distribution Limit Specs
ML17250B1811990-05-31031 May 1990
Forwards Addl Info Re Response to Notice of Violation from Insp Rept 50-244/90-04.Info Withheld (Ref 10CFR73.21)
ML17261B0961990-05-29029 May 1990
Responds to NRC 900427 Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/90-07.Corrective Actions:Worker Records Immediately Corrected Indicating That Worker Received No Significant Exposure for Time While Error Occurred
ML17250B1801990-05-29029 May 1990
Responds to NRC Bulletin 90-001, Loss of Fill-Oil in Transmitters Mfg by Rosemount. Util Does Not Need to Develop Enhanced Surveillance Program to Monitor Currently Installed Transmitter Based Upon Limited Installed Quantity
ML17250B1841990-05-29029 May 1990
Responds to NRC Bulletin 89-002, Stress Corrosion Cracking of High Hardness Type 410 Stainless Steel (SS) Internal Pre-Load Bolting.... Valves Disassembled & 410 SS Studs Removed & Visually & Liquid Penetrant Examined
ML17250B1721990-05-18018 May 1990
Forwards Rev 1 to Summary Exam Rept for 1990 Steam Generator Eddy Current Insp. Rept Summarizes Observations & Corrective Actions Resulting from Insps Performed During 1990 Outage
ML20042G8931990-05-0808 May 1990
Forwards Revised Emergency Operating Procedures,Including Rev 3 to AP-RHR.2,Rev 1 to ES-0.3 & Rev 11 to ES-1.3
ML17261B0611990-04-26026 April 1990
Advises of Changes to 890201 Commitments Made Under Programmed Enhancement Response to Generic Ltr 88-17.Changes Will Not Reduce Capability to Operate Safely in Reduced Inventory Condition or Scope of Programmed Enhancements
ML17261B0591990-04-17017 April 1990
Advises That No Interlocks Required for RHR motor-operated Valves 701 & 720 Based on Present Arrangement.Listed Failures Would Have to Occur in Order for Potential Overpressurization of RHR Sys to Occur
ML17261B0461990-04-12012 April 1990
Responds to Issues Discussed During 900323 Telcon Re Inservice Testing Program Status & Relief Request.Current Test Methodology for Seat Leakage Acceptable Based on Application of Direct Measurement Sys
ML17262A1431990-04-12012 April 1990
Responds to NRC 900202 Ltr Re Weaknesses Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/89-80.Corrective Actions:Procedure ES-0.3 Modified to Provide Guidance for Rapid Cooldown & Depressurization W/ & W/O Reactor & Vessel Instrumentation Sys
ML17250B1451990-04-0606 April 1990
Discusses Impact of SER Issuance for Inservice Insp & Inservice Testing Programs & Advises That Timing Will Not Affect Util Implementation Plans for Programs,Except as Listed
ML17250B1441990-04-0505 April 1990
Responds to NRC 900309 Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/90-02.Corrective Actions:Positive Indicator Will Be Installed for All Check Valves to Enhance Visible Positive Position Verification Ability & to Avoid Confusion
ML17261B0401990-03-30030 March 1990
Advises That Final Results of Station Blackout Documentation Review Will Be Submitted to NRC on or About 900501
ML17261B0321990-03-28028 March 1990
Forwards Annual Rept of ECCS Model Revs as Applicable to Facility,Per 10CFR50.46.Mods to Model for Small Break LOCA Do Not Affect Calculated Peak Clad Temp
ML17261B0331990-03-28028 March 1990
Forwards Info Re Reactor Vessel Issues,Per 900305 Telcon Concerning Change of License Expiration Date
ML17261B0231990-03-26026 March 1990
Responds to NRC 890222 Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-244/89-17.Corrective Actions:Personnel Verified Safety Injection Block/Unblock Switch in Proper Position & Operator Procedure 0-1.1 Changed as Indicated
ML17261B0281990-03-23023 March 1990
Forwards Addl Info Re Proposed Tech Spec Amend Concerning Use of Reconstituted Fuel,Per 900315 Telcon.During Fuel Assembly Reconstitution,Failed Fuel Rods Will Be Placed W/ Filler Rods
ML17261B0221990-03-22022 March 1990
Provides Revised Test Schedule for motor-operated Valve Diagnostic Test Program,Per IE Bulletin 85-003.NRC Notification of Changes to Valve Operability Program Required by Generic Ltr 89-10,dtd 890828
ML17261B0411990-03-20020 March 1990
Forwards Summary of Onsite Property Damage Coverage Currently in Force at Plant,Per 10CFR50.54(w)(4)
ML17261B0151990-03-19019 March 1990
Responds to Generic Ltr 89-19, Safety Implication of Control Sys in LWR Nuclear Plants (USI A-47). Overfill Protection Provided Through Trip Bistables in Reactor Protection Racks Powered from 120-volt Instrument Buses
ML17261B0101990-03-15015 March 1990
Forwards Application for Amend to License DPR-18,allowing Use of Reconstituted Fuel Assemblies
ML20012D2831990-03-14014 March 1990
Responds to Issues Discussed During 900307 Telcon W/Util & Eg&G Re Inservice Testing Program Status & Relief Request. Valves 5960A & 5960B Will Be Disassembled to Verify Forward Flow.Relief Requests PR-8 & VR-25 Encl
1990-09-18
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ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION o 89 EAST AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 14649 LEON D, WHITE, JR. TCLSPHONC VICC PRESIDENT ARCA COOK Tld 546.2700 June 12, 1980 Mr. Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Division of Project. Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
Dear Mr. Eisenhut:
We recently reviewed the transcript of the presentation you and others from the NRC Staff made to the Commissioners on May 6, 1980 regarding the status of the Systematic Evaluation Program (SEP). We were disappointed to note that you described a major program difficulty as being "licensees not aggressively pursuing program." Further, we drew the inference from the presentation that licensees were being uncooperative in providing /the proper information to the Staff. We are disappointed for two reasons.
First, that the NRC Staff has not communicated to us any specifics regarding what we should now be doing that we are not now doing.
And second, we do not believe, the Staff characterization of program difficulties to be fair. The purpose of this letter is to provide Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation's views on our aggressiveness in the Systematic Evaluation Program and to briefly outline our views on program difficulties.
It hasThis. been clear to us that the SEP is the NRC Staff's program. precept was stated initially and has been restated a number dated December 12, ofptxmes. It 1979 was most recently evidenced in a which categorized topics into those that letter the NRC would address and those for which the licensee would be asked to bear major responsibility. The areas that we have been asked to perform major reviews have been few in number. In the December 12 letter, the Staff stated that. we would be provided guidelines for our efforts.
I ack of guidelines for some topics should not however, be taken to mean that we have ignored these and other topics.
Substantial work has been performed in support of Staff site visits and evaluations. An example is preparation and review of safe shutdown techniques, including discussion in licensed operator training classes, which was completed prior to the Staff's safe shutdown site visit of June 14-16, 1978 and has been continued since that time. That work has been useful in addressing other licensing and operating concerns and has, we believe, provided a 5 stronger operating complement.
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DATE June 12, 1980 To Mr. Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Another example was our study on electrical penetrations, sub-mitted on April 12, 1979. Although initiated for reasons other then SEP, our Seismic Upgrade Program is a major initiative. As described to your Staff on July 24, 1979, this program will result in reanalysis of all major seismic category I piping at Ginna. The results of our program will be incorporated into the Staff's SEP evaluation as described in an NRC letter dated April 29, 1980.
Program difficulties and the attendant, slippage in completion dates is not unexpected to us. First, the Program began without
,clearly defined review criteria. While realistic assessments, giving credit for alternate'methods of satisfying criteria, were to be performed, little guidance on how to perform these realistic assessments or what constituted an acceptable level of "realism" was provided for the Staff reviewers. This is certainly under-standable since no such program had been performed previously.
Further, it. was probably desirable not to be overly prescriptive prior to beginning the Program but to let experience gained during early reviews shape the review techniques 'to be used later. Progress has thus been deliberate.
Secondly, issues with higher priorities have arisen during the SEP which could not be foreseen. These have affected the Staff reviews in some cases and the licensees resources in others.
Although they are well known, it is useful to mention several of these: environmental qualification of electrical equipment, IE Bulletins 79-02, 79-04, 79-14, and responses to the lessons learned from TMI are but several.
A third reason that we perceive for slippage is the changing of Staff reviewers on individual topics. These changes have been due to reviewer transfers or promotions or, most recently, to the reorganization within NRR. A few examples in this area may be illustrative. Control room habitability was a part of an SEP site visit on September 6, 1978. Since that time there has been an additional site visit and there have been two subsequent reviewers. Further, a related aspect, offsite hazards, was assigned to another reviewer. He obtained substantial information from us and we understand that he made a number of the contacts gathering information. Unfortunately, prior to preparing his assessment he was transferred to another NRC Branch. It may, therefore, be necessary for a new reviewer to reperform this task. Another example is Topic II-2.D, Meteorological Measure-ments Program. Information on the topic was provided informally on August, 24, 1978. In response to a draft safety assessment which we reviewed with the Staff on May 29, 1979, we provided comments both informally (July 5, 1979) and formally (April 11, 1980). Further we have made numerous attempts to discuss this topic with the Staff either via telephone or in a meeting but have been unsuccessful in our attempts to arrange a technical
ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORP. 8 SHEET NO.
DATE June 12, 1980 To Mr. Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director dialogue. In Topic III-5.A, High Energy Line Breaks Inside Containment, we provided the Staff with information during a site visit in March 1979 and by submittals dated February 9, 1979 and September 11, 1979. Since that time, we have been informed that the Staff is radically revising the analysis guidelines, jeopardiz-ing much of the progress made to date by us and other SEP utilities.
At this time, we are awaiting Staff response to our submittals or Staff issuance of the revised guidelines.
Based on our review of SEP, we do not believe that the reasons for slippage in SEP should be attributed to lack of licensee aggressiveness. It is apparent, however, that there needs to be increased communications between the Staff and RG&E regarding the status and progress of SEP. We would be pleased.to discuss the SEP with you or your Staff at your convenience.
Very truly yours, p
