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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 March 4, 2015 Mr. David R. Vineyard Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, In Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant 11028 Hatch Parkway North Baxley, GA 31513 SUBJECT: ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 (NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000321/201 4001 A ND 05000366/201 4 001) Dear Mr. Vineyard
 
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ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 (NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000321/201 4001 A ND 05000366/201 4 001)  
 
Dear Mr. Vineyard
: On February 1 2, 201 5 , the NRC completed its end-of-cycle performance review of Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Unit s 1 and The NRC reviewed the most recent quarterly performance indicators (PIs) in addition to inspection results and enforcement actions from January 1, 201 4 through December 31, 201 This letter informs you of the NRC's assessment of your facility during this period and its plans for future inspections at your facilit The NRC determined that overall, Hatch Unit s 1 and 2 operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and met all cornerstone objective The NRC determined the performance at Hatch Unit 1 and Unit 2 during the most recent quarter was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Action Matrix because all inspection findings had very low safety significance (i.e., Green), and all PIs indicated that your performance was within the nominal, expected range (i.e., Green). Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct ROP baseline inspections at your facilit The enclosed inspection plan lists the inspections scheduled through June 30, 201 Routine inspections performed by resident inspectors are not included in the inspection pla In addition to baseline inspections, the NRC will conduct reactor operator initial licensing examination The inspections listed during the last nine months of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the mid-cycle performance revie The NRC provides the inspection plan to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issue The NRC will contact you as soon as possible to discuss changes to the inspection plan should circumstances warrant any change This inspection plan does not include security related inspections which will be sent via separate, non-publicly available correspondenc Additionally, an NRC audit of licensee efforts towards compliance with Order EA-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events," and Order EA-12-051, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation" is ongoing for various site The audit includes an onsite visit for the NRC staff to evaluate mitigating strategies as described in the licensee D. Vineyard 2 submittals and to receive and review information relative to associated open item This onsite audit will occur prior to the first unit at the site achieving compliance with the Orders and the audit will aid NRC staff in developing a final Safety Evaluation for the sit The audit at your site will occur in the Fall of 2015
: On February 1 2, 201 5 , the NRC completed its end-of-cycle performance review of Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Unit s 1 and The NRC reviewed the most recent quarterly performance indicators (PIs) in addition to inspection results and enforcement actions from January 1, 201 4 through December 31, 201 This letter informs you of the NRC's assessment of your facility during this period and its plans for future inspections at your facilit The NRC determined that overall, Hatch Unit s 1 and 2 operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and met all cornerstone objective The NRC determined the performance at Hatch Unit 1 and Unit 2 during the most recent quarter was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Action Matrix because all inspection findings had very low safety significance (i.e., Green), and all PIs indicated that your performance was within the nominal, expected range (i.e., Green). Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct ROP baseline inspections at your facilit The enclosed inspection plan lists the inspections scheduled through June 30, 201 Routine inspections performed by resident inspectors are not included in the inspection pla In addition to baseline inspections, the NRC will conduct reactor operator initial licensing examination The inspections listed during the last nine months of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the mid-cycle performance revie The NRC provides the inspection plan to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issue The NRC will contact you as soon as possible to discuss changes to the inspection plan should circumstances warrant any change This inspection plan does not include security related inspections which will be sent via separate, non-publicly available correspondenc Additionally, an NRC audit of licensee efforts towards compliance with Order EA-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events," and Order EA-12-051, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation" is ongoing for various site The audit includes an onsite visit for the NRC staff to evaluate mitigating strategies as described in the licensee D. Vineyard 2 submittals and to receive and review information relative to associated open item This onsite audit will occur prior to the first unit at the site achieving compliance with the Orders and the audit will aid NRC staff in developing a final Safety Evaluation for the sit The audit at your site will occur in the Fall of 2015
. A site-specific audit plan for the visit will be provided in advance to allow sufficient time for preparation In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
. A site-specific audit plan for the visit will be provided in advance to allow sufficient time for preparation In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document 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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Annual Assessment Letter for Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Unit 1 and Unit 2 (NRC Inspection Report 05000321/2014001 and 05000366/2014001)
ML15063A573
Person / Time
Site: Hatch  Southern Nuclear icon.png
Issue date: 03/04/2015
From: Joseph Austin
NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB4
To: Vineyard D
Southern Nuclear Operating Co
References
IR 2014001
Download: ML15063A573 (5)
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 March 4, 2015 Mr. David R. Vineyard Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, In Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant 11028 Hatch Parkway North Baxley, GA 31513 SUBJECT: ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 (NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000321/201 4001 A ND 05000366/201 4 001) Dear Mr. Vineyard

On February 1 2, 201 5 , the NRC completed its end-of-cycle performance review of Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Unit s 1 and The NRC reviewed the most recent quarterly performance indicators (PIs) in addition to inspection results and enforcement actions from January 1, 201 4 through December 31, 201 This letter informs you of the NRC's assessment of your facility during this period and its plans for future inspections at your facilit The NRC determined that overall, Hatch Unit s 1 and 2 operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and met all cornerstone objective The NRC determined the performance at Hatch Unit 1 and Unit 2 during the most recent quarter was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Action Matrix because all inspection findings had very low safety significance (i.e., Green), and all PIs indicated that your performance was within the nominal, expected range (i.e., Green). Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct ROP baseline inspections at your facilit The enclosed inspection plan lists the inspections scheduled through June 30, 201 Routine inspections performed by resident inspectors are not included in the inspection pla In addition to baseline inspections, the NRC will conduct reactor operator initial licensing examination The inspections listed during the last nine months of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the mid-cycle performance revie The NRC provides the inspection plan to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issue The NRC will contact you as soon as possible to discuss changes to the inspection plan should circumstances warrant any change This inspection plan does not include security related inspections which will be sent via separate, non-publicly available correspondenc Additionally, an NRC audit of licensee efforts towards compliance with Order EA-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events," and Order EA-12-051, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation" is ongoing for various site The audit includes an onsite visit for the NRC staff to evaluate mitigating strategies as described in the licensee D. Vineyard 2 submittals and to receive and review information relative to associated open item This onsite audit will occur prior to the first unit at the site achieving compliance with the Orders and the audit will aid NRC staff in developing a final Safety Evaluation for the sit The audit at your site will occur in the Fall of 2015

. A site-specific audit plan for the visit will be provided in advance to allow sufficient time for preparation In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Please contact me at 404-997-4 482 with any questions you have regarding this lette

Sincerely,

/RA/ Joseph Austin , Acting Chief Reactor Projects Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.:

50-321, 50-366 License Nos.: NPF-57, NPF-5 Enclosure: Hatch Inspection/Activity Plan (03/01/2015

- 06/30/2016)

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YES NO YES NO Page 1 of 2 03/04/2015 09:40:34 Report 22 Unit NumberPlanned Dates Start EndInspection ActivityTitle No. of Staff on Site HatchInspection / Activity Plan 03/01/2015-06/30/2016ASM EP-2015 EP ASM & RES BASELINE 3 1, 2 IP Drill Evaluation7111406 01/01/2015 12/31/2015OL EXAM-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM 3 1 HATCH/MARCH 2015 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES V23426 03/23/2015 04/03/2015 CDBI-COMPONENT DESIGN BASES INSPECTION 7 1, 2 IP Component Design Bases Inspection7111121 08/31/2015 09/04/2015 1, 2 IP Component Design Bases Inspection7111121 09/21/2015 09/25/2015 1, 2 IP Component Design Bases Inspection7111121 10/05/2015 10/09/2015 1, 2 IP Component Design Bases Inspection7111121 10/19/2015 10/23/2015 PI&R-PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION 4 1, 2 IP Problem Identification and Resolution71152B11/16/201511/20/2015 1, 2 IP Problem Identification and Resolution71152B 12/07/201512/11/2015 EP-EP EXERCISE 8 1, 2 IP Exercise Evaluation7111401 12/07/201512/11/2015 1, 2 IP Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes7111404 12/07/201512/11/2015 1, 2 IP Performance Indicator Verification71151 12/07/201512/11/2015ASM EP-2016 EP ASM & RES BASELINE 3 1, 2 IP Drill Evaluation7111406 01/01/2016 12/31/2016 RP-RAD HAZARDS AND TRANSPORTATION 2 1, 2 IP Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls71124.01 02/08/2016 02/12/2016 1, 2 IP Radioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive Material Handling, Storage, and Transportation71124.08 02/08/2016 02/12/2016 ISI-UNIT 1 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION 1 1 IP Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR7111108G 02/29/2016 03/04/2016 TFPI-TRIENNIAL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION 4 1, 2 IP Fire Protection [Triennial]7111105T 04/04/2016 04/08/2016 1, 2 IP Fire Protection [Triennial]7111105T 04/18/2016 04/22/2016 HS-TRIENNIAL HEAT SINK PERFORMANCE 1 1, 2 IP Heat Sink Performance7111107T 05/16/2016 05/20/2016 RP-RP PUBLIC RAD SAFETY BASELINE 2 1, 2 IP Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment71124.06 05/16/2016 05/20/2016 1, 2 IP Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program71124.07 05/16/2016 05/20/2016 1, 2 IP Performance Indicator Verification71151 05/16/2016 05/20/2016 This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities. This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedure Page 2 of 2 03/04/2015 09:40:34 Report 22 Unit NumberPlanned Dates Start EndInspection ActivityTitle No. of Staff on Site HatchInspection / Activity Plan 03/01/2015-06/30/2016OL EXAM-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM PREP 3 1 HATCH JUNE 2016 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES V23473 05/23/2016 05/27/2016 MODS-PLANT MODIFICATIONS INSPECTION 3 1, 2 IP Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications7111117T 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 1, 2 IP Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications7111117T 06/20/2016 06/24/2016OL EXAM-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM 3 1 HATCH JUNE 2016 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES V23473 06/20/2016 07/01/2016 This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities. This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.

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