ML20134J651

Proposed Tech Specs Section 6, Administrative Controls

ML20134J651
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Site:	Haddam Neck File:Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co icon.png
Issue date:	01/31/1997
From:	CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER CO.
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ML20134J650	List: B16167, Addendum to Application to Amend License DPR-61,revising Section 6, Administrative Controls ML20134J651
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NUDOCS 9702120239
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The NSAB shall have experience in and shall function to provide independent oversight review and audi4 of designated activities in the areas of:

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Nuclear power plant operations; l

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Nuclear engineering; 3.

Chemistry and radiochemistry; 4.

Metallurgy; 5.

Instrumentation and control; 6.

Radiological safety; 7.

Mechanical and electrical engineering; and 8.

Quality assurance practices.

The NSAB serves to advise the re:ident :nd Chief Ex::utiv: Of'!:er on matters related to nuclear safety and nottry the*re:ident :nd Chi:f Extentiv Offf:cr within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of a safety significant disagreement between the NSAB and the organization or function being reviewed.

COMPOSITION 6.5.2.2 The rc:ident :.nd Chief Ex:: tiv: Offi: r shall appoint, in writing, l a minimum of seven members to the NSAB and shall designate from this membership, in writing, a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. The membership shall function to provide 1'ndependent review and audit in the areas listed in j

Specification 6.5.2.1.

ALTERNATES 6.5.2.3 All alternate members shall be appointed, in writing, by the Prc:ident and CM ef Executhe Of-f4m; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as members in NSAB activities at any one time.

MEETING FRE0VENCY 6.5.2.4 The NSAB shall meet at least once per calendar quarter.

000 RUM 6.5.2.5 The quorum of the NSAB shall consist of a majority of NSAB members including the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. No more than a minority of the quorum shall have line responsibility for operation of the same Northeast Utilities' nuclear unit.

No more than two alternates shall be appointed as members at any meeting in fulfillment of the quorum requirements.

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. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.2.6 The NSAB shall be responsible for the review of:

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The safety evaluations for changes to procedures, equipment, or systems, and tests or experiments completed under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; b.

Proposed changes to procedures, equipment, or systems that involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; c.

Proposed tests or experiments that involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; d.

Proposed changes to Technical Specifications and the Operating License; e.

Violations of applicable codes, regu btlons,, orders, license requirements, or internal procedures naving nuclear safety significance; l

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All Licensee Event Reports required by 10 CFR 50.73; g.

Indications of significant unanticipated deficiencies in any aspect of design or operation of structures, systems, or components that could affect nuclear safety; j

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Significant accidental, unplanned, or uncontrolled radioactive releases, including corrective actions to prevent recurrence; i

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Significant operating abnormalities or deviations from ncrmal and expected performance of equipment that could affect nuclear safety; j.

The performance of the corrective action program; and k.

Audits and audit plans.

Reports or records of these reviews shall be forwarded to the Fr+ sider.t nr.d GMef Executive Officee within 30 days following completion of the review.

AUDIT PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES i

6.5.2.7 The NSAB audit program shall be the responsibility of Nuclear Oversight organization.

NSAB audits shall be performed at least once per 24 months in accordance with Nuclear Group Procedures and shall encompass:

The conformance of unit operation to provisions contained within the a.

Technical Specifications and applicable license conditions; 1

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The training and qualifications of the unit staff; l

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The implementation of all programs required by Specification 6.8; d.

The Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures; e.

The fire protection equipment and program implementation utilizing either a qualified offsite license fire protection engineer or an outside independent fire protection consultant.

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Actions taken to correct deficiencies occurring in equipment, j

structures, systems, components, or method of operation that affect nuclear safety; and g.

Other activities and documents as requested by the Prc:id=t =d Chief Executive Of#icer.

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RECORDS 6.5.2.8 Written records of reviews and audits shall be maintained.

As a minimum these records shall include:

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Results of the activities conducted under the provisions of Section 6.5.2; b.

Recommended approval or disapproval of items considered under Specifications 6.5.1.6.a through 6.5.1.6.d, and 6.8; and c.

Determination as to whether each item considered under Specification 6.5.1.6.a, 6.5.1.6.b, 6.5.1.6.d and 6.8 constitute an s

unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59.

6.6 REPORTABLE EVENT ACTION 6.6.1 The following actions shall be taken for REPORTABLE EVENTS:

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The Comission shall be notified and a report submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 50.73 to 10 CFR Part 50, and b.

Each REPORTABLE EVENT shall be reviewed by the PORC and the results of this review shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the NSAB and the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer.

l 6.7 SAFETY LIMIT VIOLATION 6.7.1 The following actions shall be taken in the event a Safety Limit is violated:

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The unit shall be placed in at least HOT STANDBY within one hour.

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ADNINISTRATIVE CONTROLS b.

The NSAB shall have experience in and shall function to provide 4

independent oversight review and audit of designated activities in the areas of:

1.

Nuclear power plant operations; 2.

Nuclear engineering; 3.

Chemistry and radiochemistry; 4.

Metallurgy; 5.

Instrumentation and control; 6.

Radiological safety; 7.

Mechanical and electrical engineering; and 8.

Quality assurance practices.

The NSAB serves to advise the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer on matters related to nuclear safety and notify the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of a safety significant disagreement j between the NSAB and the organization or function being reviewed.

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COMPOSITION 6.5.2.2 The Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer shall appoint, l in writing, a minimum of seven members to the NSAB and shall designate from this membership, in writing, a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.

The membership shall function to provide independent review and audit in the areas listed in 4

Specification 6.5.2.1.

ALTERNATES 6.5.2.3 All alternate members shall be appointed, in writing, by the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as members in NSAB activities at any one time.

1 MEETING FREQUENCY 6.5.2.4 The NSAB shall meet at least once per calendar quarter.

000 RUM 6.5.2.5 The quorum of the NSAB shall consist of a majority of NSAB members including the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. No more than a minority of the quorum shall have line responsibility for operation of the same Northeast Utilities' nuclear unit.

No more than two alternates shall be appointed as members at any meeting in fulfillment of the quorum requirem; cts.

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9 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.2.6 The NSA8 shall be responsible for the review of:

a.

The safety evaluations for changes to procedures, equipment, or systems, and tests or experiments completed under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; b.

Proposed changes to procedures, equipment, or systems that involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; c.

Proposed tests or experiments that involve an unreviewed safety l

question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; i

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Proposed changes to Technical Specifications and the Operating License; e.

Violations of applicable codes, regulations,

orders, license requirements, or internal procedures having nuclear safety significance-f.

All Licensee Event Reports required by 10 CFR 50.73; g.

Indications of significant unanticipated deficiencies in any aspect of design or operation of structures, systems, or components that could affect nuclear safety; h.

Significant accidental, unplanned, or uncontrolled radioactive releases, including corrective actions to prevent recurrence; i.

Significant operating abnormalities or deviations from normal and expected performance of equipment that could affect nuclear safety; j.

The performance of the corrective action program; and k.

Audits and audit plans.

Reports or records of these reviews shall be forwarded to the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer within 30 days following completion of the review.

AUDIT PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.2.7 The NSAB audit program shall be the responsibility of Nuclear Oversight organization.

NSA8 audits shall be performed at least once per 24 months in accordance with Nuclear Group Procedures and shall encompass:

a.

The conformance of unit operation to provisions contained within the Technical Specifications and applicable license conditions; HADDAM NECK 6-9 Amendment No. JJ), 157, JJJ.

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The training and qualifications of the unit staff; c.

The implementation of all programs required by Specification 6.8; d.

The Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures; e.

The fire protection equipment and program implementation utilizing either a qualified offsite license fire protection engineer or an j

outside independent fire protection consultant.

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Actions taken to correct deficiencies occurring in equipment, structures, systems, components, or method of operation that affect j

nuclear safety; and l

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Other activities and documents as requested by the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer.

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6.5.2.8 Written records of reviews and audits shall be maintained.

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minimum these records shall include:

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Results of the activities conducted under the provisions of Section 6.5.2; b.

Recommended approval or disapproval of items considered under Specifications 6.5.1.6.a through 6.5.1.6.d, and 6.8; and c.

Determination as to whether each item considered under Specification 6.5.1.6.a. 6.5.1.6.b, 6.5.1.6.d, and 6.8 constitute an i

unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59.

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6.6.1 The following actions shall be taken for REPORTABLE EVENTS:

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The Commission shall be notified and a report submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 50.73 to 10 CFR Part 50, and b.

Each REPORTABLE EVENT shall be reviewed by the PORC and the results of this review shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the NSAB and the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer.

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6.7 SAFETY LIMIT VIOLATION 6.7.1 The following actions shall be taken in the event a Safety Limit is violated:

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The unit shall be placed in at least HOT STANDBY within one hour.

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