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| | issue date = 12/22/2017 | | | issue date = 12/22/2017 |
| | title = STP - Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans - Inspection Report 05000498/2017008; 05000499/201 | | | title = STP - Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans - Inspection Report 05000498/2017008; 05000499/201 |
| | author name = Alexander R D, Taylor N H | | | author name = Alexander R, Taylor N |
| | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRP/RPB-A | | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRP/RPB-A |
| | addressee name = Powell G T | | | addressee name = Powell G |
| | addressee affiliation = South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Co | | | addressee affiliation = South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Co |
| | docket = 05000498, 05000499 | | | docket = 05000498, 05000499 |
| | license number = NPF-076, NPF-080 | | | license number = NPF-076, NPF-080 |
| | contact person = Taylor N H | | | contact person = Taylor N |
| | document report number = IR 2017008 | | | document report number = IR 2017008 |
| | document type = Inspection Report, Letter | | | document type = Inspection Report, Letter |
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| {{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV 1600 E. LAMAR BLVD. | | {{#Wiki_filter:==SUBJECT:== |
| | | SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/ STAFFING/MU LTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS |
| ARLINGTON, TX 76011-4511 December 2 2, 2017 Mr. G. Executive Vice President and CNO STP Nuclear Operating Company P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, TX 77483 SUBJECT: SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/ STAFFING/MU LTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS
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| - INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2017008; 05000499/2017008 | | - INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2017008; 05000499/2017008 |
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| On October 27 , 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite portion of an inspection at the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station. On December 20, 2017 , the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. Inspectors documented the results of this inspection in the enclosed inspection report. | | On October 27 , 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite portion of an inspection at the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station. On December 20, 2017 , the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. Inspectors documented the results of this inspection in the enclosed inspection report. |
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| The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA | | The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication , Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel. |
| -12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication , Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel. | |
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| The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance associated with this inspection | | The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance associated with this inspection |
| . In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC's Public | | . In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC's Public |
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| G. Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading | | G. Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). |
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| Sincerely, | | Sincerely, |
| /RA/ Nicholas H. Taylor | | /RA/ Nicholas H. Taylor |
| , Branch Chief Project Branch B Division of Reactor Projects Dockets: 50 | | , Branch Chief Project Branch B Division of Reactor Projects Dockets: 50-498; 50-499 Licenses: NPF-76; NPF-80 |
| -498; 50-499 Licenses: NPF | | |
| -76; NPF-80 Enclosure: | | ===Enclosure:=== |
| Inspection Report 05000498/2017008 | | Inspection Report 05000498/2017008 |
| ; and 05000499/2017008 w/ Attachment: Supplemental Information cc w/ encl: Electronic Distribution | | ; and 05000499/2017008 w/ Attachment: Supplemental Information |
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| 1 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV Docket: 05000498, 05000499 License: NPF-76, NPF-80 Report: 05000498/2017008 and 05000499/2017008 Licensee: STP Nuclear Operating Company Facility: South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: FM 521 - 8 miles west of Wadsworth Wadsworth, Texas 77483 Dates: October 23
| | REGION IV Docket: 05000498, 05000499 License: NPF-76, NPF-80 Report: 05000498/2017008 and 05000499/2017008 Licensee: STP Nuclear Operating Company Facility: South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: FM 521 - 8 miles west of Wadsworth Wadsworth, Texas 77483 Dates: October 23 |
| - December 20 , 2017 Inspectors: | | - December 20 , 2017 Inspectors: |
| R. Alexander, Sr. Project Engineer (Team Leader) | | R. Alexander, Sr. Project Engineer (Team Leader) |
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| ===Closed=== | | ===Closed=== |
| : 2515/191 TI Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi
| | 2515/191 TI Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi |
| -Unit Dose Assessment Plans | | -Unit Dose Assessment Plans |
| , issued December 23, 2015 | | , issued December 23, 2015 |
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| ==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED== | | ==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED== |
| Section 4OA5
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| : Other Activities Corrective Action Documents
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| : 2012-11658, Action
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| : 111 2012-11658, Action
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| : 547 2012-12320, Action
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| : 2012-12320, Action 90
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| : 2014-13084 2014-16065 2015-02513 2015-03238 2015-07745 2015-09561 2015-10251 2015-10731 2015-10732 2015-10801 2015-11016 2015-11017 2015-11161 2015-11172 2015-12085 2015-16311 2015-21140 2015-22393 2015-24648 2015-24899 2015-26727 2016-05077 2016-05083 2016-05796 2016-07339 2016-09278 2016-09785 2016-15370, Action 6
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| : 2017-15976 2017-17538 2017-19034 2017-19908 2017-20925 2017-20926 *2017-22544 *2017-22586 *2017-22589 *2017-22590 *2017-22592 *2017-22613 *2017-22640 * - indicates corrective action document written by the licensee as a result of the NRC inspection
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| ===Drawings===
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| : Number Title Revision 00001E0FRAA #1
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| : Single Line Diagram Unit 1 FLEX Onsite Auxiliary Power 480V FR Load Distribution Panel DP1000
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| : 00002E0FRAA #1
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| : Single Line Diagram Unit 2 FLEX Onsite Auxiliary Power 480V FR Load Distribution Panel DP1000
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| : 00009E0DAAB #1
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| : Single Line Diagram 125 V DC Distribution Panels PL125C, PL125G, (MAB) PL125D, PL125H, (EAB) 26 00009E0DAAE #1
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| : Single Line Diagram 125 V DC Power Distribution Swbd 1B (EAB) 14 3M15-9-C-34004 Concrete Mechanical and Electrical Aux. Bldg. Isolation Valve Cubicle Section A
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| : 819-M-27286 MTU Onsite Energy: AC Diagram for FLEX Diesel Generato rs April 14, 2014
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| ===Procedures===
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| : Number Title Revision 0ERP01-ZV-TP01 Offsite Dose Calculations
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| : 0PEP01-ZE-0003 Core Reload Design Process Reload Safety Evaluation
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| : 0PGP03-ZO-0056 FLEX Equipment Functionality Program
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| : 0PGP03-ZO-FLEX FLEX Support Guideline Program
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| : 0PGP03-ZT-0139 Emergency Preparedness Training Program
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| : 0PGP05-ZV-0003 Emergency Response Organization
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| : 0PGP05-ZV-0009 Emergency Facility Inventories and Inspections
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| : 0PGP05-ZV-0014 Emergency Response Activities
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| : 0POP01-ZA-0001 Plant Operations Department Administrative Guidelines
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| : 0POP01-ZA-0001 Plant Operations Department Administrative Guidelines
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| : 0POP04-AE-0007 Loss of All AC Power While on Shutdown Cooling
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| : 0POP04-FC-0001 Loss of Spent Fuel Pool Level or Cooling
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| : 0POP04-ZO-0002 Natural or Destructive Phenomena Guidelines
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| : 0POP04-ZO-0004 Extreme Cold Weather Guidelines
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| : 0POP05-EO-EC00 Loss of All AC Power
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| : 0POP05-EO-EC00 Loss of All AC Power
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| : 0POP07-FR-0006 FLEX Diesel Generator Performance Test
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG01 Long Term RCS Inventory Control
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG03 Alternate Low Pressure Feedwater
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG04
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| : ELAP DC Bus Load Shed/Management
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG05 Initial Assessment and FLEX Equipment Staging
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG06 Alternate AFWST Makeup
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG08 Alternate RCS Boration
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG09 Low Decay Heat Temperature Control
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG10 RCS Accumulator Injection Isolation
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG11
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| : Alternate SFP Makeup and Cooling
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG12 Alternate Containment Cooling
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG13 Transition from FLEX Equipment
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| ===Procedures===
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| : Number Title Revision 0POP12-ZO-FSG14 Shutdown RCS Makeup
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG17 Portable Pump Fill of RWST
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG19 480V Flex Diesel Generator Operation
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| : 0POP12-ZO-FSG21 NSRC Turbine Generator 1
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| : FLEX-0002 Final Integrated Plan
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| : IMT-0001 Integrated Maintenance Team Guideline Security Instruction
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| : 1007 Security Severe Weather Plan
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| : ZV-0001 Emergency Response Desktop Guide Instruction: STAMPEDE User's Manual
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| : ZV-0028 Emergency Response Desktop Guide Instruction: SAFER Response Plan Parent/Model Work Orders Number Title Revision / Date
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| : 14000140 Portable Diesel Driven Pump Inspect/Lubricate
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| : 14000141 Portable Diesel Driven Pump Inspect/Lubricate
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| : 14000142 Portable Diesel Driven Pump Inspect/Lubricate
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| : 14000143 Portable Diesel Driven Pump Flow Test
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| : 14000144 FLEX Emergency Portable Diesel Driven Pump
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| : 14000145 Portable Diesel Driven Pump Flow Test
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| : 15000127 Unit 2 Calibrate SFPI
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| : 15000130 Perform Mechanical Inspection, Lubrication, and Function Testing of the FLEX Tractor
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| : 15000133 FLEX RCS Makeup Pump 26 Hand Rotation/Inspect
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| : 15000141 FLEX RCS Makeup Pump 23 Clean/Lubricate/Inspect
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| : 15000143 FLEX RCS Makeup Pump 24 Clean/Lubricate/Inspect
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| : 15000144 FLEX RCS Makeup Pump 26 Clean/Lubricate/Inspect
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| : 15000169 Replace Drive Coupling for FLEX Steam Generator Makeup Pump #22
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| : 15000181 FLEX Diesel Generator #22 Clean/Inspect/Test
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| : 15000186 FLEX RCS Makeup Pump 13 Pump Bearing Oil Change
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| : Parent/Model Work Orders Number Title Revision / Date
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| : 15000213 Unit 2 Replace SFPI Back Up Power Supply Batteries
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| : 15000253 Unit 2 Replace SFPLI Sensor (Model Work Order)
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| : 15000437 Hand Rotate and Visually Inspect FLEX Steam Generator Makeup Pump #11
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| : 15000445 Change Pump Bearing Oil and Replace Drive Coupling for FLEX Steam Generator Makeup Pump #11
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| : 15000447 Clean, Inspect, Lubricate and Run FLEX Steam Generator Makeup Pump #12
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| : 15000451 Replace all hoses for FLEX Steam Generator Makeup
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| : 15000597 Inspect/Inventory FLEX Storage Boxes (Unit 2)
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| : 15000776 FLEX RCS Makeup Pump 16 Clean/Lubricate/Inspect
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| : 15000787 FLEX RCS Makeup Pump 14 Pump Bearing Oil Change
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| : 15000861 FLEX Diesel Generator #11 Output Breaker
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| : 15000944 Unit 1 Replace SFPI Back Up Power Supply Batteries
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| : 15000946 Unit 1 Calibrate SFPI 0
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| : 15000948 Unit 1 Replace SFPLI Sensor (Model Work Order)
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| : 15000949 FLEX SFP Makeup Pump #15
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| : 15000985 FLEX Diesel Generator #11 Vibration Data Collection
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| : 15000993 Inspect/Inventory FLEX Storage Boxes (Unit 1)
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| ===Calculations===
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| : 15-FR-014 15-FR-020
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| ===Miscellaneous===
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| : Documents/Reports Number Title Revision / Date
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| : South Texas Project Units 1 and 2 Flood Analysis
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| : EC00 Validations from 4
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| -30-15, 11-9-15 and 10-25-16 {None} 12-11658-741 Condition Report Engineering Evaluation (CREE)
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| : EMC 151.02
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| : Electrical Maintenance Continuing Training: FLEX Modification Familiarization
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| : ICC 151.02
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| : I&C 2015 Cycle Continuing Training: FLEX
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| : IMT 303.01
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| : I&C Training and Qualifications: Level Measurement Fundamentals
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| ===Miscellaneous===
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| : Documents/Reports Number Title Revision / Date
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| : LOR-POR 145.01
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| : FLEX Strategies for ELAP {None} LOT 508.01
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| : FLEX Guidelines Presentation
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| : MMC 151.04
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| : Mechanical Maintenance Continuing Training: FLEX Mods and MM
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| : NOC-AE-14003189 Insights from the Fukushima Dai
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| -ichi Accident
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| - Phase 2 Staffing Assessment November 25, 2014
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| : NOC-AE-150003255 Supplement to Insights from the Fukushima Dai
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| -ichi Accident - Phase 2 Staffing Assessment July 2, 2015
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| : NOC-AE-16003328 Second Supplement to Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident
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| - Phase 2 Staffing Assessment June 30, 2016
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| : NOC-AE-16003421 Supplemental Information
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| - Final Integrated Plan February 20, 2017 POR 145.07
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| : Plant Operator FLEX Training Presentation
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| : ST-UB-NOC-17003573 STPNOC Cycle 21 Redesign Final Reload Evaluation
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| : U1C21-1 Unit 1 Cycle 21 Reload Safety Evaluation and Core Operating Limits Report
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| : VTD-C970-0001 Vendor Technical Document: CASE Hi Agriculture Operator's Manual
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| : XC-16003-N-R-001 Compliance Matrix Report
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| : 000
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| : ML17354A799
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| : SUNSI Review By:
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| : RDA/rdr ADAMS
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| : Yes
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| : No
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| : Non-Sensitive
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| : Sensitive
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| : Publicly Available Non-Publicly Available Keyword:
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| : NRC-002 OFFICE SPE:DRP/A RI:DRP/C HP:DNMS RI:DRP/B BC:DRP/B
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| : NAME RAlexander
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| : MStafford SAnderson NHernandez
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| : NTaylor
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| : SIGNATURE /RA - E/ /RA - E/ /RA - E/ /RA - E/ /RA/
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| : DATE 12/20/17 12/20/17 12/20/17 12/20/17 12/22/17
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Category:Inspection Report
MONTHYEARIR 05000498/20230042024-01-29029 January 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2023004 and 05000499/2023004 IR 05000498/20244042024-01-18018 January 2024 Information Request for the Cyber-Security Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 05000498/2024404; 05000499/2024404 IR 05000498/20230032023-12-28028 December 2023 Acknowledgment of Reply to a Notice of Violation (NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2023003 and 05000499/2023003) ML23326A2592023-12-0505 December 2023 Review of the Fall 2022 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report IR 05000498/20234012023-12-0404 December 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2023401 and 05000499/2023401 ML23310A2282023-11-13013 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2023003 and 05000499/2023003, and Notice of Violation IR 05000498/20234032023-10-26026 October 2023 Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000498/2023403 and 05000499/2023403 (Cover Letter) IR 05000498/20243012023-09-0707 September 2023 Notification of NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination 05000498/2024301; 05000499/2024301 IR 05000498/20233012023-09-0101 September 2023 NRC Examination Report 05000498/2023301 and 05000499/2023301 IR 05000498/20230052023-08-22022 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000498/2023005 and 05000499/2023005) - Mid Cycle Letter IR 05000498/20230022023-07-28028 July 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2023002 and 05000499/2023002 IR 05000498/20234022023-07-14014 July 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2023402 and 05000499/2023402 (Cover Letter Only) IR 05000498/20230012023-05-0303 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2023001 and 05000499/2023001 - April 26, 2023 ML23114A3412023-04-24024 April 2023 RE22 Inspection Summary Report for Steam Generator Tubing IR 05000498/20224012023-04-20020 April 2023 Cybersecurity Inspection Report 05000498/2022401 and 05000499/2022401 IR 05000498/20230102023-03-27027 March 2023 Fire Protection Inspection Report 05000498/2023010 and 05000499/2023010 IR 05000498/20220062023-03-0101 March 2023 Annual Assessment Letter for South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000498/2022006 and 05000499/2022006) IR 05000498/20220042023-02-0202 February 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2022004 and 05000499/2022004 IR 05000498/20220032022-10-21021 October 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2022003 and 05000499/2022003 ML22250A4862022-09-0909 September 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2022403 and 05000499/2022403 ML22251A3842022-09-0808 September 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2022403 and 05000499/2022403 (4) IR 05000498/20224032022-09-0808 September 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2022403 and 05000499/2022403 IR 05000498/20224042022-08-31031 August 2022 Operating Company NRC Security Inspection Report 05000498/2022404, 05000499/2022404 (Cover Letter) IR 05000498/20220122022-08-31031 August 2022 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Teams) Inspection Report 05000498/2022012 and 05000499/2022012 IR 05000498/20220022022-08-11011 August 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2022002 & 05000499/2022002 & Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07201041/2022002 and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion ML22220A0452022-08-0808 August 2022 STP Nuclear Operating Company Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report (Cover and Enclosure 1) IR 05000498/20220012022-05-0909 May 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2022001 and 05000499/2022001 IR 05000498/20224022022-03-21021 March 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2022402 and 05000499/2022402 IR 05000498/20210062022-03-0202 March 2022 Annual Assessment Letter for South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000498/2021006 and 05000499/2021006) IR 05000498/20220112022-03-0101 March 2022 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Programs) Inspection Report 05000498/2022011 and 05000499/2022011 IR 05000498/20210042022-01-30030 January 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2021004 and 05000499/2021004 IR 05000498/20223012021-11-0303 November 2021 Notification of NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination 05000498/2022301 and 05000499/2022301 IR 05000498/20210032021-11-0303 November 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2021003 and 05000499/2021003 ML21260A0222021-09-22022 September 2021 STP Inspection Report 2021 FOF (IP92707) IR 05000498/20213012021-09-15015 September 2021 NRC Examination Report 05000498/2021301; 05000499/2021301 IR 05000498/20214022021-08-16016 August 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2021402 and 05000499/2021402 IR 05000498/20210022021-08-0404 August 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2021002 and 05000499/2021002 IR 05000498/20210902021-05-24024 May 2021 Notice of Violation, NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2021090 and 05000499/2021090 IR 05000498/20210012021-05-0707 May 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2021001 and 05000499/2021001 ML21104A3962021-04-15015 April 2021 Review of the Spring 2020 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report IR 05000498/20200062021-03-0303 March 2021 Annual Assessment Letter (Report 05000498/2020006 and 05000499/2020006) IR 05000498/20214012021-02-23023 February 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2021401 and 05000499/2021401 IR 05000498/20200912021-02-23023 February 2021 EA-19-054, South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, Notice of Violation, NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2020091; 05000499/2020091 and NRC Investigation Report 4-2017-034 IR 05000498/20200032021-02-17017 February 2021 STP2020003-RP-GK (Revised 2), Reissued Integrated Inspection Report 5000498/2020003 and 05000499/2020003 IR 05000498/20200042021-01-26026 January 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2020004 and 05000499/2020004 IR 05000498/20204012021-01-0707 January 2021 NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2020401 and 05000499/2020401 IR 05000498/20200102020-12-14014 December 2020 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000498/2020010 and 05000499/2020010 IR 05000498/20204032020-11-0202 November 2020 (Public) Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2020403 and 05000499/2020403 ML20300A5912020-10-27027 October 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2020003 and 05000499/2020003 IR 05000498/20203012020-10-19019 October 2020 NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000498/2020301 and 05000499/2020301 2024-01-29
[Table view] Category:Letter
MONTHYEARML24029A2752024-01-29029 January 2024 Request to Reschedule Evaluated Force-on-Force Drill IR 05000498/20230042024-01-29029 January 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2023004 and 05000499/2023004 ML24024A1162024-01-24024 January 2024 STP Unit 2 Request for Information IR 05000498/20244042024-01-18018 January 2024 Information Request for the Cyber-Security Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 05000498/2024404; 05000499/2024404 IR 05000498/20230032023-12-28028 December 2023 Acknowledgment of Reply to a Notice of Violation (NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2023003 and 05000499/2023003) ML23360A1692023-12-26026 December 2023 FEMA, Submittal of Radiological Emergency Preparedness Final Report for the South Texas Project Medical Services Drill Evaluated on August 31, 2023 NOC-AE-230040, Supplement to Proposed Alternate Frequency to Containment Unbonded Post-Tensioning System Inservice Inspection (Relief Request RR-ENG-4-06)2023-12-14014 December 2023 Supplement to Proposed Alternate Frequency to Containment Unbonded Post-Tensioning System Inservice Inspection (Relief Request RR-ENG-4-06) NOC-AE-230039, Docket Nos. Stn 50-498, Stn 50-499 - Reply to a Notice of Violation, NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2023003 and 05000499/20230032023-12-12012 December 2023 Docket Nos. Stn 50-498, Stn 50-499 - Reply to a Notice of Violation, NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2023003 and 05000499/2023003 ML23326A2592023-12-0505 December 2023 Review of the Fall 2022 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report ML23339A1902023-12-0505 December 2023 Update Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) IR 05000498/20234012023-12-0404 December 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2023401 and 05000499/2023401 ML23324A0102023-11-16016 November 2023 Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation ML23310A2282023-11-13013 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2023003 and 05000499/2023003, and Notice of Violation ML23311A2082023-11-0909 November 2023 Reassignment of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Branch Chief in the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing for Plant Licensing Branch IV ML23298A0002023-11-0101 November 2023 the Associated Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Issuance of Amendment Nos. 226 and 211 Related to Order Approving Indirect Transfer of Licenses and Conforming License Amendments ML23303A0782023-10-30030 October 2023 Submittal of Supplemental Information in Response to Order Consenting to License Transfers and Approval of Draft Conforming License Amendments ML23279A0342023-10-30030 October 2023 Associated Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Order Approving Indirect Transfer of Licenses and Draft Conforming License Amendments (EPID L-2023-LLM-0004) (Letter) IR 05000498/20234032023-10-26026 October 2023 Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000498/2023403 and 05000499/2023403 (Cover Letter) ML23317A1262023-10-12012 October 2023 South. Texas Project Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Program Revision 26 ML23279A1382023-10-0505 October 2023 Responses to Requests for Additional Information Related to Application for Order Approving Indirect Transfer of Control of Licenses ML23271A1942023-10-0303 October 2023 Notification of Commercial Grade Dedication Inspection (05000498/2024013 and 05000499/2024013) and Request for Information ML23270B2592023-09-27027 September 2023 Update Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence ML23263B1132023-09-20020 September 2023 Operator Licensing Examination Schedule Revision 1 IR 05000498/20243012023-09-0707 September 2023 Notification of NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination 05000498/2024301; 05000499/2024301 IR 05000498/20233012023-09-0101 September 2023 NRC Examination Report 05000498/2023301 and 05000499/2023301 ML23243B0562023-08-31031 August 2023 Supplemental Information to Application for Order Approving Indirect Transfer of Control of Licenses ML23236A6042023-08-24024 August 2023 Annual Dose Report for 2022 IR 05000498/20230052023-08-22022 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000498/2023005 and 05000499/2023005) - Mid Cycle Letter ML23229A5262023-08-17017 August 2023 Inservice Inspection Summary Report - 1 RE24, ML23229A5892023-08-17017 August 2023 Voluntary Response to Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2023-02, Scheduling Information for the Licensing of Accident Tolerant, Increased Enrichment, and Higher Burnup Fuels ML23229A4992023-08-17017 August 2023 Supplement to Proposed Alternate Frequency to Containment Unbonded Post-Tensioning System Inservice Inspection (Relief Request RR-ENG-4-06) ML23228A2102023-08-15015 August 2023 Closure of Investigation (OI 4-22-19) ML23222A0322023-08-10010 August 2023 Report of Changes Made to Quality Assurance Program for Radioactive Material Packages ML23221A3002023-08-0909 August 2023 RE22 Inspection Summary Report for Steam Generator Tubinq, Rev. 1 (Epld L-2023-LRO-0029) ML23222A2792023-08-0909 August 2023 Submittal of Update Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) IR 05000498/20230022023-07-28028 July 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000498/2023002 and 05000499/2023002 ML23198A0532023-07-24024 July 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ML23188A1612023-07-14014 July 2023 the Associated ISFSI - Notice of Consideration of Approval of Indirect Transfer of Licenses and Conforming Amendments and Opportunity to Request a Hearing (EPID L-2023-LLM-0004) - Letter ML23193A9932023-07-11011 July 2023 Submittal of Update Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) ML23192A0482023-07-11011 July 2023 NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination Approval 05000498/2023301; 05000499/2023301 NOC-AE-230039, Submittal of Update Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)2023-07-11011 July 2023 Submittal of Update Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) ML23180A2822023-06-29029 June 2023 Operator Licensing Examination Schedule ML23177A2522023-06-26026 June 2023 Units 1, 2 & Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Biennial Submittal of Technical Specification Bases Changes, Commitment Changes, 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluation Summary, and 10 CFR 72.48 Evaluation Summary ML23166B0802023-06-14014 June 2023 Update Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) ML23163A1762023-06-12012 June 2023 Application for Order Approving Indirect Transfer of Control of Licenses 2024-01-29
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SUBJECT:
SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/ STAFFING/MU LTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS
- INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2017008; 05000499/2017008
Dear Mr. Powell:
On October 27 , 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite portion of an inspection at the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station. On December 20, 2017 , the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. Inspectors documented the results of this inspection in the enclosed inspection report.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication , Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance associated with this inspection
. In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC's Public
G. Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/ Nicholas H. Taylor
, Branch Chief Project Branch B Division of Reactor Projects Dockets: 50-498; 50-499 Licenses: NPF-76; NPF-80
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000498/2017008
- and 05000499/2017008 w/ Attachment
- Supplemental Information
REGION IV Docket: 05000498, 05000499 License: NPF-76, NPF-80 Report: 05000498/2017008 and 05000499/2017008 Licensee: STP Nuclear Operating Company Facility: South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: FM 521 - 8 miles west of Wadsworth Wadsworth, Texas 77483 Dates: October 23
- December 20 , 2017 Inspectors:
R. Alexander, Sr. Project Engineer (Team Leader)
S. Anderson , Health Physicist N. Hernandez, Resident Inspector
- South Texas Project M. Stafford, Resident Inspector
- Cooper Approved By: Nicholas H. Taylor Chief, Project Branch B Division of Reactor Projects
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SUMMARY
IR 05000498/2017008, 05000499/201700 8; 10/23/2017
- 12/20/2017; South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2; Temporary Instruction 2515/191, Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans
, issued December 23, 2015.
The inspection covered a one week inspection onsite by the resident inspector and three inspectors from the Region IV office. No findings were identified. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," dated July 2016.
A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
None
B. Licensee-Identified Violations
None 3
REPORT DETAILS
4. Other Activities
4OA5 Other Activities
(TI 2515/191)
The objective of Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/191 "Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi
-Unit Dose Assessment Plans" is to verify that licensees have adequately implemented the mitigation strategies as described in the licensee's Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No s. ML16067A088 and ML17062A303
) and the NRC's plant safety evaluation (ADAMS Accession No. ML16340A009) and to verify that the licensees installed reliable water
-level measurement instrumentation in their spent fuel pools. The purpose of this TI is also to verify the licensees have implemented Emergency Preparedness (EP) enhancements as described in their site
-specific submittals and NRC safety assessments, including multi
-unit dose assessment capability and enhancements to ensure that staffing is sufficient and communications can be maintained during such an event.
The inspection verified that plans for complying with NRC Orders EA 049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond
-Design-Basis External Events (ADAMS Accession No. ML12229A174) and EA 051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS Accession No. ML12056A044) are in place and are being implemented by the licensee. Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012 request for information letter and multiunit dose assessment information provided per COMSECY-13-0010, Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned, dated March 27, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12339A262). The team discussed the plans and strategies with plant staff, reviewed documentation, and where appropriate, performed plant walk downs to verify that the strategies could be implemented as stated in the licensee's submittals and the NRC staff
-prepared safety evaluation. For most strategies, this included verification that the strategy was feasible, procedures and/or guidance had been developed, training had been provided to plant staff, and required equipment had been identified and staged. Specific details of the team's inspection activities are described in the following sections.
1. Mitigation Strategies for Beyond
-Design-Basis External Events
a. Inspection Scope
The team examined the licensee's established guidelines and implementing procedures for the beyond
-design-basis mitigation strategies. The team assessed how the licensee coordinated and documented the interface/transition between existing off
-normal and Emergency Operating Procedures with the newly developed mitigation strategies. The 4 team selected a number of mitigation strategies and conducted plant walk downs with licensed operators and responsible plant staff to assess: the adequacy and completeness of the procedures; familiarity of operators with the procedure objectives and specific guidance; staging and compatibility of equipment; and the practicality of the operator actions prescribed by the procedures, consistent with the postulated scenarios.
The team verified that a preventive maintenance program had been established for the FLEX portable equipment and that periodic equipment inventories were in place and being conducted. Additionally, the team examined the introductory and planned periodic/refresher training provided to the Operations and other station staff most likely to be tasked with implementation of the FLEX mitigation strategies. The team also reviewed the introductory and planned periodic training provided to the Emergency Response Organization personnel.
b. Assessment Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the plant specific submittals and the associated safety evaluation and determined that the licensee is generally in compliance with NRC Order EA 049. The inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily:
Developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX strategies for postulated external events
- Integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and departure from the FSGs are clear when using existing plant procedures
- Protected FLEX equipment from site
-specific hazards
- Developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment to ensure their availability and capability
- Trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of beyond-design-basis events; and Developed means to ensure that the necessary off
-site FLEX equipment will be available from off
-site locations
. The inspectors verified that any n on-compliances with current licensing requirements, and other issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program.
c. Findings
No findings identified.
5 2. Spent Fuel Pool (SFP) Instrumentation
a. Inspection Scope
The team examined the licensee's newly installed spent fuel pool instrumentation. Specifically, the inspectors verified the sensors were installed as described in the plant specific submittals and the associated safety evaluation
, and that the cabling for the power supplies and the indications for each channel are physically and electrically separated. Additionally, environmental conditions and accessibility of the instruments were evaluated. Documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
b. Assessment Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors determined that the licensee satisfactorily installed and established control of the SFP instrumentation as described in the plant specific submittals and the associated safety evaluation and determined that the licensee is generally in compliance with NRC Order EA 051. The inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily:
Installed the SFP instrumentation sensors, cabling and power supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant specific submittal and safety evaluation
- Installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals; and Trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and use of the SFP instrumentation.
The inspectors verified that any non-compliances with current licensing requirements, and other issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program.
c. Findings
No findings identified.
3. Staffing and Communication Request for Information
a. Inspection Scope
Through discussions with plant staff, review of documentation and plant walk downs, the team verified that the licensee has implemented required changes to staffing, communications equipment and facilities to support an extended loss of all AC power (ELAP) scenario as described in the licensee's staffing assessment and the NRC safety assessment. The team also verified that the licensee has implemented dose assessment (including releases from spent fuel pools) capability using the licensee's 6 site-specific dose assessment software and approach as described in the licensee's dose assessment submittal. Documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
b. Assessment The inspectors reviewed information provided in the licensee's multi
-unit dose submittal and in response to the NRC's March 12, 2012, request for information letter and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented enhancements pertaining to Near
-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 response to a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all ac power to the site and impedes access to the site.
The inspectors verified the following:
Licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing change(s) to support an ELAP scenario; Emergency preparedness communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with an ELAP scenario; and Implemented dose assessment capabilities (including releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensee's site
-specific dose assessment software and approach.
The inspectors verified that any non-compliances with current licensing requirements, and other issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program.
c. Findings
No findings identified.
4OA6 Exit Exit Meeting Summary
On October 27, 2017, the inspectors presented the on-site inspection results in a management debrief with Mr. G.T. Powell, Chief Nuclear Officer, and other members of the site staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information examined during the inspection had been returned. The inspectors completed an exit meeting conducted with Mr. G.T. Powell, Chief Nuclear Officer , a nd other members of the site staff, via telephone on December 20, 2017 , to discuss the final results of the inspection.
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTA L INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- R. Aguilera, Manager, Plant Protection/Emergency Response
- P. Alier, Operations Performance Analysis & Investigations
- W. Brost, Senior Engineer, Licensing
- K. Brune, Plant Operator
- A. Capristo, Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer
- J. Connolly, Site Vice President
- M. Coughlin, Operations Support, Procedures
- K. Elliott, Plant Operator
- G. Ferrigno, General Supervisor, Health Physics
- Z. Mielscht, Plant Operator
- M. Murray, Manager, Regulatory Affairs/Licensing
- G. Powell, Chief Nuclear Officer
- S. Rodgers, Supervisor, Emergency Response
- M. Ruvalcaba, Manager, Beyond Design Basis Response
- M. Schaefer, Plant General Manager
- T. White, Electrician
NRC Personnel
- A. Sanchez, Senior Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Closed
2515/191 TI Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi
-Unit Dose Assessment Plans
, issued December 23, 2015
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED