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| number = ML20246D295 | |||
| issue date = 08/11/1989 | |||
| title = Insp Rept 50-133/89-02 on 890717-20.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Actions Taken on Licensee Reported Items, Organization & Mgt Controls,Operator Training,Shipping & Transportation & Fire Protection Program | |||
| author name = Cillis M, Wenslawski F | |||
| author affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) | |||
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| docket = 05000133 | |||
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| document report number = 50-133-89-02, 50-133-89-2, IEIN-88-010, IEIN-88-10, IEIN-89-027, IEIN-89-047, IEIN-89-27, IEIN-89-47, NUDOCS 8908250316 | |||
| package number = ML20246D285 | |||
| document type = INSPECTION REPORT, NRC-GENERATED, INSPECTION REPORT, UTILITY, TEXT-INSPECTION & AUDIT & I&E CIRCULARS | |||
| page count = 10 | |||
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See also: [[see also::IR 05000133/1989002]] | |||
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[ Report'No. 50-133/89-02 | |||
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Licen'see: ' Pacific' Gas and Electric Company'' ' | |||
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Facility Name: Humboldt Bay Power Plant Unit 3 | |||
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] Inspection Conducted: .' July 17-20, 1989 'q | |||
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~[ ' Areas Inspected: . Routine unannounced inspection of licensee facilities during; | |||
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. . g': procedures, surveillance procedures and records,- fire protection program; | |||
* .: occupational exposure, shipping,and transportation, and tours of the ? | |||
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licensee's facilities. Inspection procedures 30703, 92701, 92700, 83722,' | |||
- (41700,_42700, 61700, 64704 and 83750 were: addressed. < | |||
Res01t's: 'No violations were' identified in seven of the'nine. areas addressed. | |||
One non-cited violation was. identified involving the failure to-issue . | |||
personnel exposure reports upon termination of employment or work is. discussed | |||
in paragraph 9.G. -Another violation involving the failure to conspicuously | |||
post a high _ radiation area pursuant to Technical Specification requirements is- | |||
discussed in paragraph 10; Overall the licensee's programs addressed appeared | |||
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* Denotes those~present at the' exit interview held on July' 20, 1989. | |||
In addition, the inspector' met and held discussio'ns~with othe'r | |||
licensee' personnel. | |||
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2: Licensee Action on Previous Inspection Findings'(92701) | |||
(Closed) Information Notices (IN) 88-10, 89-27 and'89-47: | |||
The inspector, verified that the' licensee'had received and initiated or | |||
completed review of'. ins ~ 88-10, 89-27.and 89-47.- No concerns were | |||
identified. | |||
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. 3. Licensee' Action on Written Reports of..Non-Routine Events (92700) | |||
(Closed) Licensee Event Report 89-001-00 identified that'a Radiation | |||
Process Monitor (RPM) technician who had changed the stack particular | |||
filter to obtain the reouired we'ekly sample prescribed in'the Technical | |||
Specifications, installed a spare filter holder.which was empty. | |||
. Licensee corrective' action included the~ removal of the spare filter | |||
holder from the area'and" involved licensee staff members were informed of | |||
the event. .This matter ~is closed. | |||
"4. s0perator Training / Retraining (41700): | |||
The licensee's initial _ training and retraining programs for fuel handlers | |||
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and fire brigade > members was' examined. | |||
The licensee's' training program for certified fuel handlers is prescribed | |||
in' licensee procedure HBAP-100, Humboldt Bay Power Plant Fuel | |||
Handler Training ' Program? Regulatory requirements for the certified fuel | |||
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I handler and fire. brigade training programs are prescribed in Technical | |||
; Specification (TS), VII-C.4. TS, VII-C.4 requires that the training | |||
l- programs for fire brigade members shall meet or' exceed the requirements | |||
L -of Section 27 of the NFPA Code-1976. | |||
A review of lesson plans, training attendance records and written | |||
examinations for fuel handler, fire bridge members and fire watchers | |||
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-watches had been enhanced to require annual retraining. .< ' | |||
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. certified fuel handlers, fire brigade members and fire watchers was fully | |||
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capable of' meeting their safety objectives. . | |||
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5. Plant Procedures (42700) .l | |||
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Technical Specifications, VII.E require that detailed written procedures' l | |||
shall be' established implemented and maintained for significant | |||
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activities associated with the maintenance of Unit 3 in SAFSTOR. The | |||
inspector verified by selective examination of new, rev'ised and temporary | |||
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procedures, and review of Plant Staff Review Committee activities that | |||
new procedures and changes were in accordance with TS requirements. | |||
In the area examined, the licensee's program appeared adequate to ) | |||
accomplish their safety objectives. No violations or deviations were ; | |||
identified. | |||
6. Surveillance Procedures and Records (61700)- , | |||
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Records of selected applicable TS required surveillance from December ) | |||
1988 through June 30, 1989, were examined. The examination covered check | |||
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STP 3.7.2, Quarterly Refueling Building Visual Inspection and | |||
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STP 3.6.2, Spent Fuel Pool, Level Monitor Verification l | |||
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STP 3.6.5, Monthly rpent Fuel Pool Water Quality Check | |||
STP 3.20.1, Weekly Plant Fire System Checks | |||
STP 3.20.2, Monthly Fire Suppression Equipment and Fire Protection I | |||
Suppression Water System Valve Checks | |||
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STP 3.20.3 Number 1 Fire Pump Monthly Check | |||
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STP 3.7.1, Quarterly Refueling Building Ventilation Tests | |||
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n, STP 3.21.4, . Quarterly Liquid Radwaste Process Monitor Source Check | |||
STP'3.39.1,: Leak Testing of Sealed Sources. | |||
The inspector verified that the licensee maintains a serveillan'ce test | |||
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schedule that identifies test's,, test; frequency, test procedure and .. , | |||
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respo.nsible; groups and requirements to perform the test. The review ofl | |||
check lists disclosed that surveillance test data 'was being recorded'in | |||
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pencil-and/or with a blue ball point pen. Licensee procedure, HBAP' E-6, | |||
Plant Log Books and Log Sheets, paragraph 4.1.5 recommend that- | |||
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1 surveillance data be recorded using black ball pens. This' observation | |||
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In the' program' area examined, the licensee's program appeared adequate to | |||
accomplish their safety' objectives. No violations or deviations were | |||
identified. | |||
7. Fire Prevention /ProtSction Program (64074). | |||
The-inspector examined the licensee's fire-protection -and prevention | |||
program for compliance with Technical Specifications, Section VII.C.3. | |||
A member of the licensee's engineering staff' serves'as Fire Marshall (FM) | |||
with responsibilities-for periodic evaluation of. equipment provided for | |||
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' mitigating fires, brigade' training, and maintaining'a current and | |||
effective fire protection program. The FM has. developed a schedule for~ | |||
performing housekeeping tours by the plant.' staff. The results of these | |||
m , tours are not normally reviewed by the FM. .The FM informed the inspector- , , | |||
that he did conduct housekeeping tours; but,.did not'always document the- | |||
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The inspector noted that the.FM had established liaison with the local | |||
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l * Tours 'of the Unit.3 and adjacent Units (1&2) fire stations, fire | |||
. equipment and diesels used for operation.of the~ fire suppression system- | |||
'@ .were conducted. No discrepancies were'noted on the Unit 3 side or with | |||
the diesels. Several discrepancies were noted in Units 1 and 2. lThese | |||
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discrepancies were brought to the' licensee's' attention during the' s | |||
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'Thelinspector reviewed audit-reperts that were related to this program | |||
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~/ Inspection P1an No.'2.2, Housekeeping / Fire Protection, dated | |||
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The audit reports appeared to provide the licensee with<a viable. method | |||
for assessing the Fire Protection Program. The licensee's corrective | |||
actions in addressing audit findings appeared to be timely. | |||
Fire brigade training (see paragraph 4) and fire drills were examined. | |||
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inspector concluded that the licensee was effectively ~ implementing the | |||
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No violations or deviations were identified. | |||
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Management Controls | |||
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prescribed in Technical Specifications, Section VII.C.1.were: reviewed and | |||
j ~were found to be substantially unchanged since the last inspection in | |||
.this~ area'(50-133/86-03) and as prescribed in the TS. :The services of a | |||
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c Radiation Process Monitoring (RPM) foreman was added to the permanent | |||
staff..during the last inspection (50-133/88-01). The' inspector reviewed | |||
the foremans resume and found that the individual met the qualification | |||
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requirements of ANSI N18.1-1978, Selection and Training of Nuclear | |||
Power Plant Personnel. | |||
The new RPM foreman has been assigned the responsibility of supervising- | |||
the activities of three RPM technicians. This function was previously | |||
the responsibility of the environmental coordinator. | |||
The inspector concluded that the licensee's organization was consistent | |||
with the Technical Specifications. The licensee's organization appeared | |||
fully capable of meeting their safety objectives. No violations or | |||
deviations were identified. | |||
9. Occupational Exposure, Shipping and Transportation (83750) | |||
A. Audits and Appraisals | |||
The licensee's Quality Assurance staff had just completed an audit | |||
in this subject area during the inspection. A draft copy of the | |||
audit report was reviewed. The audit report did not identify any | |||
violations of the regulatory requirements. The most significant | |||
finding of the six that were reported involved a maintenance | |||
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-employee who had e'ntered a radiologically. controlled area without | |||
signing.in on a; Radiological Work Permit.'!Another finding .. | |||
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! identified the need to: establish a schedule- for the RadiationM . | |||
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Process Monitor technicians.on.the job training (0JT). program.--1The | |||
.OJT program was' reported to be~behind schedule. The inspector | |||
concluded that the audit ' program was an effective-tool lin assessing 1 | |||
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the licensee's radiation protection} program.- | |||
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No~' major changes lto the licensee's facilities and equipment ha'd.been | |||
made since the' previous inspection. One change in.the Radiation. ". | |||
Protection organization is discussed in paragraph 8. ' Remaining | |||
changes consisted of revisions to.SAFSTOR implementing procedures. | |||
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There were no major jobs and/or work schedulad'that would require | |||
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Discussions held with the Training Coordinator disclosed that'the ' | |||
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training program that was' established to satisfy Technical- | |||
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f9 ' . Jemployee's that were new to HBPP since the previous inspection were ' | |||
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E. External' Radiation Exposure and ALARA | |||
Personnel dosimetry records for the period of 1988 and.1989 were' | |||
reviewed. | |||
The review disclosed that a total of 0.472 person-rem was expended | |||
in 1988 during the performance of SAFSTOR activities. This | |||
indicates the effectiveness of the licensee's ALARA program. | |||
Work practices observed during tours appeared _ to be consistent with | |||
the ALARA concept described in licensee procedure RCP-1B and in 10 | |||
CFR 20.1. | |||
Upon arrival at the. site, the SC&RPE' informed,the inspector that he | |||
had been informed from three different sources that a transfer of | |||
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responsibility for issuance of termination reports, required by 10 | |||
CFR Part 20.408(b), from the General Office (GO) to Diablo Canyon | |||
Power Plant'(DCPP) and Humboldt Bay Power' Plant had~ occurred on July | |||
29, 1988. This problem was identified in licensee Audit 89809T, | |||
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As a result of.the information that was received,-the SC&RPE | |||
prepared a Problem Report to initiate'the appropriate corrective- | |||
actions-and initiated an investigation into the possibility that | |||
some termination. reports might not have been issued in a timely | |||
fashion. | |||
With minor exceptions, the' findings reported in paragraphs 3(a) and | |||
3(1) of Region V Inspection' Report 50-275/89-18 and 50-323/89-16 | |||
were:found to exist at HBPP. The HBPP staff requested a listing | |||
from the payroll office of all PG&E personnel, who had been badged | |||
.at HBPP,~~and terminated since June 1988. From the list, it was | |||
established that in three cases termination letters had not been | |||
sent.' -In each case the reporting period had exceeded the time | |||
limits prescribed in 10 CFR 20.408(b).- The licensee was in the | |||
process of sending the termination letters at the conclusion of the | |||
inspection on July 21,.1989. =The exposures received by the | |||
individuals ranged from 35.to 380 mrem. | |||
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.The licensee was in the process of reviewing procedure HPAP E-7, | |||
Termination Reports of Radiation Exposure at Humboldt Bay Power | |||
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, y J Plant, to determine necessary revisions. that will be needed to - -; | |||
prevent a recurrence. The.SC&RPE informed the inspector that'the | |||
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. investigation would be expanded to' review dosimetry records going | |||
i back beyond the'1988 date that was identified in the audit report. | |||
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termination of employment appears to be contrary to the requirements | |||
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of 10,CFR 20.408(b). | |||
'The apparent violation for: failure to issue reports of personnel | |||
monitoring on termination of employment is not being cited because | |||
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F. ' Internal Exposure Control | |||
Internal exposures are tracked on the basis of air sampling and | |||
whole body counting programs. | |||
The licensee has a bed type whole body counter that is routinely | |||
source checked in accordance with licensee approved procedures. | |||
Licensee procedures include provisions for use of respiratory | |||
equipment and, as necessary, engineering controls to limit | |||
concentrations of airborne radioactive materials. The licensee | |||
conducts a respiratory protection program which includes training, | |||
I. medical examinations'and fit testing. | |||
A review of licensee personnel exposure records and work activities | |||
that had the potential for personnel internal exposures did not | |||
reveal any concerns in this area. | |||
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exposures met their safety objectives. No violations or deviations | |||
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G. Control of Radioactive' Materials and Contamination, Surveys and | |||
Monitoring | |||
This subject area was addressed thrcugt, personal observations by the | |||
inspector during tours of'the licensee's facilities and through the | |||
review of selected survey records collected during 1988 and 1989. | |||
During the tours it was noted that personnel were wearing protective | |||
clothing and dosimetry properly and were observing step off pads and | |||
contamination controlcbarriers. . Personnel self frisking habits were | |||
consisted with licensee procedures and postings. All materials | |||
leaving the licensee's' radiologically controlled areas are monitored | |||
by the radiation protection staff. < | |||
The survey records were informative, legible and appeared to be | |||
complete. | |||
The licensee's programs for control of radioactive' materials and | |||
contamination control appeared to be capable of meeting their~ safety | |||
objectives. No violations or deviations were identified. | |||
.H. Shipping and Transportation * | |||
I Shipping and transportation activities were examined during a | |||
previous inspection (see Region V Inspection Report 50-133/89-01. | |||
'The licensee reported that no shipments had been made since the | |||
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c >several occasions during the inspection. Independent radiation | |||
measurements were made with an Eberline R0-2 portable ion chamber survey | |||
meter, S/N 4042 due for calibration on October 18, 1989. The following | |||
observations were made: | |||
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b. Housekeeping practices were generally good in all areas toured. I | |||
c. The inspector noted that entry into the access control area on the' | |||
27 foot level of Unit 3 could be gained from two separate areas. | |||
The radiological control requirements posted at each' entry point ! | |||
were not consistent with each other. l | |||
d. The inspector observed that three vaults that were designed for | |||
starage of highly radioactive material were posted with signs | |||
bearing the radiation caution symbol and the words: | |||
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Discussions held with the SC&RPE disclosed that vault' number three | |||
contained three drums containing some spent radwaste filters. Each | |||
vault measures approximately 10' x 10' x 10' and is sealed with a | |||
concrete lid which can_only be removed with an over head crane. | |||
Keys to operate the crane are controlled by.the shift supervisor. | |||
A licensee radiation sc~vey of three drums showed the following | |||
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D-88-40 10-28-88 110 mrem /hr @ 2" | |||
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D-88-41 10-31-88 32 arem/hr @ 2" | |||
3 mrem /hr @ 12" | |||
D-88-42 10-31-88 1300 mrem /hr @ 2" | |||
80 mrem /hr @ 12" | |||
A joint calculation performed by the inspector and SC&RPE showed | |||
that the radiation levels expected at 18" from the surfacelof drum | |||
D-88-42 should be approximately 300 mrem /hr. | |||
Technical Specifications VII.K.1 states :in part: " ...each high | |||
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of radiation is equal to or less than 1000 mr/hr at 45 cm (18 | |||
inches) from the radiation source or from any surface-that the | |||
radiation penetrates, shall be berricaded and' conspicuously posted | |||
as a high radiation area, ..." | |||
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Waste Tanks-Vault, Resin Disposal Tank. Vault, Radwaste Demineralized | |||
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Vault and the Offgas Hold-up Pipe and Filter Vault were posted and " | |||
J controlled as high radiation areas pursuant to instructions | |||
a prescribed in licensee procedure RCP No. 4A, Control of Access | |||
for Radiation Protection Purposes. | |||
; .The inspector noted that vault number three was not posted as a - | |||
radiation area or high radiation area. The licensee's staff could | |||
not find copies of radiation surveys that may have been taken after | |||
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the drums were transferred to the vault in November of 1988. The | |||
SC&RPE felt that a survey had not been conducted when the drums were | |||
placed in the vault. The inspector noted that licensee procedure | |||
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material is transferred out of the permanent RCA... posting | |||
requirements must be considered." Procedure RCP-4A, 3.6.1 and 3.7.1 | |||
require that boundaries of high radiation areas be posted as high | |||
radiation areas. Additionally, procedure RCP-4A, 3.9.2 indicates | |||
that packages which contain radioactive material creating radiation | |||
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objectives. | |||
11.' Exit Intervig . | |||
The inspector met with the licensee representatives denoted in paragraph | |||
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findings of the inspection were summarized. | |||
The inspector informed the licensee of. the. apparent violations discussed | |||
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Site: | Humboldt Bay |
Issue date: | 08/11/1989 |
From: | Cillis M, Wenslawski F NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
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ML20246D285 | List: |
References | |
50-133-89-02, 50-133-89-2, IEIN-88-010, IEIN-88-10, IEIN-89-027, IEIN-89-047, IEIN-89-27, IEIN-89-47, NUDOCS 8908250316 | |
Download: ML20246D295 (10) | |
See also: IR 05000133/1989002
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licensee's facilities. Inspection procedures 30703, 92701, 92700, 83722,'
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Res01t's: 'No violations were' identified in seven of the'nine. areas addressed.
One non-cited violation was. identified involving the failure to-issue .
personnel exposure reports upon termination of employment or work is. discussed
in paragraph 9.G. -Another violation involving the failure to conspicuously
post a high _ radiation area pursuant to Technical Specification requirements is-
discussed in paragraph 10; Overall the licensee's programs addressed appeared
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In addition, the inspector' met and held discussio'ns~with othe'r
licensee' personnel.
2: Licensee Action on Previous Inspection Findings'(92701)
(Closed) Information Notices (IN) 88-10, 89-27 and'89-47:
The inspector, verified that the' licensee'had received and initiated or
completed review of'. ins ~ 88-10, 89-27.and 89-47.- No concerns were
identified.
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. 3. Licensee' Action on Written Reports of..Non-Routine Events (92700)
(Closed) Licensee Event Report 89-001-00 identified that'a Radiation
Process Monitor (RPM) technician who had changed the stack particular
filter to obtain the reouired we'ekly sample prescribed in'the Technical
Specifications, installed a spare filter holder.which was empty.
. Licensee corrective' action included the~ removal of the spare filter
holder from the area'and" involved licensee staff members were informed of
the event. .This matter ~is closed.
"4. s0perator Training / Retraining (41700):
The licensee's initial _ training and retraining programs for fuel handlers
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The licensee's' training program for certified fuel handlers is prescribed
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A review of lesson plans, training attendance records and written
examinations for fuel handler, fire bridge members and fire watchers
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inspector verified by selective examination of new, rev'ised and temporary
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new procedures and changes were in accordance with TS requirements.
In the area examined, the licensee's program appeared adequate to )
accomplish their safety objectives. No violations or deviations were ;
identified.
6. Surveillance Procedures and Records (61700)- ,
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Records of selected applicable TS required surveillance from December )
1988 through June 30, 1989, were examined. The examination covered check
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STP 3.7.2, Quarterly Refueling Building Visual Inspection and
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STP 3.20.1, Weekly Plant Fire System Checks
STP 3.20.2, Monthly Fire Suppression Equipment and Fire Protection I
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check lists disclosed that surveillance test data 'was being recorded'in
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Plant Log Books and Log Sheets, paragraph 4.1.5 recommend that-
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accomplish their safety' objectives. No violations or deviations were
identified.
7. Fire Prevention /ProtSction Program (64074).
The-inspector examined the licensee's fire-protection -and prevention
program for compliance with Technical Specifications,Section VII.C.3.
A member of the licensee's engineering staff' serves'as Fire Marshall (FM)
with responsibilities-for periodic evaluation of. equipment provided for
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effective fire protection program. The FM has. developed a schedule for~
performing housekeeping tours by the plant.' staff. The results of these
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'Thelinspector reviewed audit-reperts that were related to this program
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The audit reports appeared to provide the licensee with<a viable. method
for assessing the Fire Protection Program. The licensee's corrective
actions in addressing audit findings appeared to be timely.
Fire brigade training (see paragraph 4) and fire drills were examined.
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staff..during the last inspection (50-133/88-01). The' inspector reviewed
the foremans resume and found that the individual met the qualification
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Power Plant Personnel.
The new RPM foreman has been assigned the responsibility of supervising-
the activities of three RPM technicians. This function was previously
the responsibility of the environmental coordinator.
The inspector concluded that the licensee's organization was consistent
with the Technical Specifications. The licensee's organization appeared
fully capable of meeting their safety objectives. No violations or
deviations were identified.
9. Occupational Exposure, Shipping and Transportation (83750)
A. Audits and Appraisals
The licensee's Quality Assurance staff had just completed an audit
in this subject area during the inspection. A draft copy of the
audit report was reviewed. The audit report did not identify any
violations of the regulatory requirements. The most significant
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No~' major changes lto the licensee's facilities and equipment ha'd.been
made since the' previous inspection. One change in.the Radiation. ".
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Personnel dosimetry records for the period of 1988 and.1989 were'
reviewed.
The review disclosed that a total of 0.472 person-rem was expended
in 1988 during the performance of SAFSTOR activities. This
indicates the effectiveness of the licensee's ALARA program.
Work practices observed during tours appeared _ to be consistent with
the ALARA concept described in licensee procedure RCP-1B and in 10
CFR 20.1.
Upon arrival at the. site, the SC&RPE' informed,the inspector that he
had been informed from three different sources that a transfer of
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CFR Part 20.408(b), from the General Office (GO) to Diablo Canyon
Power Plant'(DCPP) and Humboldt Bay Power' Plant had~ occurred on July
29, 1988. This problem was identified in licensee Audit 89809T,
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As a result of.the information that was received,-the SC&RPE
prepared a Problem Report to initiate'the appropriate corrective-
actions-and initiated an investigation into the possibility that
some termination. reports might not have been issued in a timely
fashion.
With minor exceptions, the' findings reported in paragraphs 3(a) and
3(1) of Region V Inspection' Report 50-275/89-18 and 50-323/89-16
were:found to exist at HBPP. The HBPP staff requested a listing
from the payroll office of all PG&E personnel, who had been badged
.at HBPP,~~and terminated since June 1988. From the list, it was
established that in three cases termination letters had not been
sent.' -In each case the reporting period had exceeded the time
limits prescribed in 10 CFR 20.408(b).- The licensee was in the
process of sending the termination letters at the conclusion of the
inspection on July 21,.1989. =The exposures received by the
individuals ranged from 35.to 380 mrem.
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prevent a recurrence. The.SC&RPE informed the inspector that'the
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'The apparent violation for: failure to issue reports of personnel
monitoring on termination of employment is not being cited because
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Internal exposures are tracked on the basis of air sampling and
whole body counting programs.
The licensee has a bed type whole body counter that is routinely
source checked in accordance with licensee approved procedures.
Licensee procedures include provisions for use of respiratory
equipment and, as necessary, engineering controls to limit
concentrations of airborne radioactive materials. The licensee
conducts a respiratory protection program which includes training,
I. medical examinations'and fit testing.
A review of licensee personnel exposure records and work activities
that had the potential for personnel internal exposures did not
reveal any concerns in this area.
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It appeared that the licensee program for control of. internal
exposures met their safety objectives. No violations or deviations
were identified.
G. Control of Radioactive' Materials and Contamination, Surveys and
Monitoring
This subject area was addressed thrcugt, personal observations by the
inspector during tours of'the licensee's facilities and through the
review of selected survey records collected during 1988 and 1989.
During the tours it was noted that personnel were wearing protective
clothing and dosimetry properly and were observing step off pads and
contamination controlcbarriers. . Personnel self frisking habits were
consisted with licensee procedures and postings. All materials
leaving the licensee's' radiologically controlled areas are monitored
by the radiation protection staff. <
The survey records were informative, legible and appeared to be
complete.
The licensee's programs for control of radioactive' materials and
contamination control appeared to be capable of meeting their~ safety
objectives. No violations or deviations were identified.
.H. Shipping and Transportation *
I Shipping and transportation activities were examined during a
previous inspection (see Region V Inspection Report 50-133/89-01.
'The licensee reported that no shipments had been made since the
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> . The NRC inspectors toured the Unit 3 radiologically controlled areas on
c >several occasions during the inspection. Independent radiation
measurements were made with an Eberline R0-2 portable ion chamber survey
meter, S/N 4042 due for calibration on October 18, 1989. The following
observations were made:
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a. Posting of instructions to workers were consistent with 10 CFR.Part
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b. Housekeeping practices were generally good in all areas toured. I
c. The inspector noted that entry into the access control area on the'
27 foot level of Unit 3 could be gained from two separate areas.
The radiological control requirements posted at each' entry point !
were not consistent with each other. l
d. The inspector observed that three vaults that were designed for
starage of highly radioactive material were posted with signs
bearing the radiation caution symbol and the words:
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Discussions held with the SC&RPE disclosed that vault' number three
contained three drums containing some spent radwaste filters. Each
vault measures approximately 10' x 10' x 10' and is sealed with a
concrete lid which can_only be removed with an over head crane.
Keys to operate the crane are controlled by.the shift supervisor.
A licensee radiation sc~vey of three drums showed the following
radiation levels:
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D-88-40 10-28-88 110 mrem /hr @ 2"
12 mrem /hr @ 12"
D-88-41 10-31-88 32 arem/hr @ 2"
3 mrem /hr @ 12"
D-88-42 10-31-88 1300 mrem /hr @ 2"
80 mrem /hr @ 12"
A joint calculation performed by the inspector and SC&RPE showed
that the radiation levels expected at 18" from the surfacelof drum
D-88-42 should be approximately 300 mrem /hr.
Technical Specifications VII.K.1 states :in part: " ...each high
e radiation area, as defined in 10 CFR Part 20 in which the intensity
of radiation is equal to or less than 1000 mr/hr at 45 cm (18
inches) from the radiation source or from any surface-that the
radiation penetrates, shall be berricaded and' conspicuously posted
as a high radiation area, ..."
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Waste Tanks-Vault, Resin Disposal Tank. Vault, Radwaste Demineralized
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a prescribed in licensee procedure RCP No. 4A, Control of Access
for Radiation Protection Purposes.
- .The inspector noted that vault number three was not posted as a -
radiation area or high radiation area. The licensee's staff could
not find copies of radiation surveys that may have been taken after
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the drums were transferred to the vault in November of 1988. The
SC&RPE felt that a survey had not been conducted when the drums were
placed in the vault. The inspector noted that licensee procedure
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material is transferred out of the permanent RCA... posting
requirements must be considered." Procedure RCP-4A, 3.6.1 and 3.7.1
require that boundaries of high radiation areas be posted as high
radiation areas. Additionally, procedure RCP-4A, 3.9.2 indicates
that packages which contain radioactive material creating radiation
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been posted when the drums were transferred into-the vault.
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M 3 *, ^ w Procedure ~ manual was conducted for- the purpose of determining if
they provided-instructions for performing routine radiation' surveys
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The above observations were brought to the licensee's. attention-
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a conversation with the.SC&RPE on July 26, 1989. -The licensee was ..
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number three was. contrary to TS VII.K.1 requirements and~therefore
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'The licensee's program appears adequate to accomplish their safety
objectives.
11.' Exit Intervig .
The inspector met with the licensee representatives denoted in paragraph
1 at the conclusion of the inspection on July.20,~1989. The scope and
findings of the inspection were summarized.
The inspector informed the licensee of. the. apparent violations discussed
,in paragraphs 9.G and 10.'
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