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CONTROLLED BY USE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS . | |||
6.5.2 TECHNICAL REVIEW ANO CONTROL ACTIVITIES 6.5.2.1 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure that each procedure and program required by Specification 6.8 and other procedures'hich affect nuclear safety, and changes thereto, is prepared by a qualified indivi-dual/organization. Each such procedure, and changes thereto, shall be reviewed by an individual/group other than the individual/group which prepar'ed the proce-dure, or changes thereto, but who may be from the same organization as the individual/group which prepared the procedure, or changes thereto. | 6.5.2 TECHNICAL REVIEW ANO CONTROL ACTIVITIES 6.5.2.1 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure that each procedure and program required by Specification 6.8 and other procedures'hich affect nuclear safety, and changes thereto, is prepared by a qualified indivi-dual/organization. Each such procedure, and changes thereto, shall be reviewed by an individual/group other than the individual/group which prepar'ed the proce-dure, or changes thereto, but who may be from the same organization as the individual/group which prepared the procedure, or changes thereto. | ||
6.5.2.2 Phase I - IV tests described in the FSAR that are performed by the plant operations staff shall be approved by the Director, Standards and Technical " | 6.5.2.2 Phase I - IV tests described in the FSAR that are performed by the plant operations staff shall be approved by the Director, Standards and Technical " | ||
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6.5.2.4 Individuals responsible for reviews performed in accordance with 6.5.2.1, 6.5.2.2, and 6.5.2.3 shall be members of the super-visory staff, previously designated by the to perform such reviews. Each such review shall i elude a determination of whether or not additional, cross-disciplinary, review i necessary. If deemed necessary, such review shall be performed by the appropria designated review personnel. | 6.5.2.4 Individuals responsible for reviews performed in accordance with 6.5.2.1, 6.5.2.2, and 6.5.2.3 shall be members of the super-visory staff, previously designated by the to perform such reviews. Each such review shall i elude a determination of whether or not additional, cross-disciplinary, review i necessary. If deemed necessary, such review shall be performed by the appropria designated review personnel. | ||
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're not addressed in the FSAR or Technical Specifications shall be, reviewed by the A2lwk C>it'Q.ck&C 6.5.2.6 The station security program and'implementing procedures-shall-b~e-viewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services d ig 1 | 're not addressed in the FSAR or Technical Specifications shall be, reviewed by the A2lwk C>it'Q.ck&C 6.5.2.6 The station security program and'implementing procedures-shall-b~e-viewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services d ig 1 i<<d t i P id and to the NSG. P oh'hio~ | ||
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6.5.2.7 The station emergency plan and implementing procedures shall be re-viewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services or designate alternate and transmitted to the Vice President-Nuclear Production and to the NSG.Q> | 6.5.2.7 The station emergency plan and implementing procedures shall be re-viewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services or designate alternate and transmitted to the Vice President-Nuclear Production and to the NSG.Q> | ||
6.5.2.8 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perform-ance of a review by a qualified individual/organization of every unplanned onsite release of radioactive material to the environs including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering the evaluation, recommendations and disposi-tion of the corrective action to prevent recurrence. | 6.5.2.8 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perform-ance of a review by a qualified individual/organization of every unplanned onsite release of radioactive material to the environs including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering the evaluation, recommendations and disposi-tion of the corrective action to prevent recurrence. | ||
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS
- 6. 3 UNIT STAFF UALIFICATIOHS (Continued)
Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license requirement for the Operations Manager shall be met if either a valid SRO license.
the Operations Manager or the Operations Supervisor holds The holder of the SRO license shall direct the licensed activities of the licensed operator s.
- 6. 4 TRAINING 6.4.1 A training program for the unit staff shall be maintained under the di-rection of the'irector, Site Services or his designee and shall meet or exceed the requirements and recommendations of Section 5. 0 of ANS 3.1-1978 and Appen-dix A of 10 CFR Part 55 and the supplemental requirements specified in Sections A and C of Enclosure 1 of the March 28, 1980 NRC letter to all licensees, and shall include familiarization with relevant industry operational experience.
6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT
- 6. 5.1 PLANT REVIEW BOARD (PRB)
FUNCTION 6.5.1.1 The Plant Review Board shall function to advise the Plant all matters related to nuclear safety.
~~m on COMPOSITION 6.5.1.2 The PRB shall be composed of the following personnel:
Member: Engineering Evaluations Manager Member; Operations Standards Supervisor Member: Mechanical Maintenance Standards Supervisor Member: Electrical Maintenance Standards Supervisor Member: Operations Managers for Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 Member: STA Supervisor Member: IKC Standards Supervisor Member: Radiation Protection and Chemistry Manager Member: quality Systems/Engineering Manager P.R~~ Qiw c.
The shall designate the Chairman and Vice-in writing. The Chairman and Vice-Chairmen may be from outside the cC'hairmen provided that they meet ANSI Standard 3.1, 1978.
ALTERNATES 6.5.1.3 All alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the PRB Chairman to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as voting members in PRB activities at any one time.
MEETING FRE UEHCY 6.5. 1.4 The PRB shall meet at least once per calendar month and as convened by the PRB Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, or his designated alternate.
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4 INSERT The PRB shall be composed of nine members from 'the Palo Verde management staff These positions will be designated by the Plant Director in Administrative Procedures.
AOMI HI STRATIVE CONTROLS QUORUH
'r 6.5.1.5 The quorum of the PRB necessary for the performance of the PRB respon-sibility and authority provisions of these Technical Specifications shall consist of the Chairman, Vice"Chairmen, or his designated alternate and five members including alternates.
RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.1.6 The PRB shall be responsible for:
w h. Review of all proposed changes to Appendix "A" Tcchnical Specifications.
b.X. Investigation of all violations of the Technical Specifications including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering evalua-tion and recoenendations to prevent recurrence to the Nuclear Safety Group (NSG).
C.4. Review of REPORTABLE EVENTS.
Review of unit operations to detect potential nuclear safety hazards.
a..'g. Performance of special reviews, investigations or analyses and reports thereon as requested by the Vice President"Nuclear Production~~ >%~
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Review and documentation of judgment concerning prolonged operation in bypass, channel trip, and/or repair of defective protection channels of process variables placed in bypass since the last PRB meeting.
AUTHORITY 6.5.1.? The PRB shall:
a ~ Render determinations in writing with regard to whether or not each item considered under Specification 6.5.1.6lr,. above constitutes an unreviewed safety question. b.
- b. Provide written notification within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to the Vice President-the PRB and the Plant, Huclear Production, Plant and NSG of disagreement between ho ever, the Plan shall have Dirc.eMC RECOROS 6.5.1.8 The PRB shall maintain written minutes of each PRB meeting that, at a minimum, document the results of all PRB activities performed under the responsi-bility and authority provisions of these Technical Specifications. Copies shall er~4ivo gicp (casecr r -<<chsnC'N P,ca<koc PALO VEROE - UNIT 1 6-8 AMEHOMEHT NO. 27
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6.5.2 TECHNICAL REVIEW ANO CONTROL ACTIVITIES 6.5.2.1 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure that each procedure and program required by Specification 6.8 and other procedures'hich affect nuclear safety, and changes thereto, is prepared by a qualified indivi-dual/organization. Each such procedure, and changes thereto, shall be reviewed by an individual/group other than the individual/group which prepar'ed the proce-dure, or changes thereto, but who may be from the same organization as the individual/group which prepared the procedure, or changes thereto.
6.5.2.2 Phase I - IV tests described in the FSAR that are performed by the plant operations staff shall be approved by the Director, Standards and Technical "
Support or the Engineering Evaluations Manager as previously designated by the Vice President-Nuclear Production. Test results shall be approved by the Direc-tor, Standards and Technical Support or the Engineering Evaluations Manager.
6.5.2.3 Proposed modifications to unit nuclear safety-related structures, systems
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and components shall be designed by a qualified individual/organization. Each such modification shall be reviewed by an individual/group other than the indi-vidual/group which designed the modification, but who may be from the same or-ganization as the individual/group which designed the modification. Proposed modifications to nuclear safety-related structures, systems and components shall be approved prior to implementation by thy, lant Manager; or by the Director, Standards and Technical Support as previousl designated by the Vice President-Nuclear Production. '~ 0 4 a.
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6.5.2.4 Individuals responsible for reviews performed in accordance with 6.5.2.1, 6.5.2.2, and 6.5.2.3 shall be members of the super-visory staff, previously designated by the to perform such reviews. Each such review shall i elude a determination of whether or not additional, cross-disciplinary, review i necessary. If deemed necessary, such review shall be performed by the appropria designated review personnel.
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're not addressed in the FSAR or Technical Specifications shall be, reviewed by the A2lwk C>it'Q.ck&C 6.5.2.6 The station security program and'implementing procedures-shall-b~e-viewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services d ig 1 i<<d t i P id and to the NSG. P oh'hio~
6.5.2.7 The station emergency plan and implementing procedures shall be re-viewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services or designate alternate and transmitted to the Vice President-Nuclear Production and to the NSG.Q>
6.5.2.8 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perform-ance of a review by a qualified individual/organization of every unplanned onsite release of radioactive material to the environs including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering the evaluation, recommendations and disposi-tion of the corrective action to prevent recurrence.
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d AOMIHISTRATIVE CONTROLS TECHNICAL REVIEM ANO CONTROL ACTIVITIES (Continued}
6.5.2.9 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perfor-mance of a review by a qualified individual/organization of changes to the PRO-CESS CONTROL PROGRAM, OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATION MANUAL, radwaste treatment. systems, and the Pre-planned Alternate Sampling Program.
6.5.2.10 Reports documenting each of the activities performed under Specifica" tions 6. 5. 2. 1 through 6.5.2.9 above shall be maintained. Copies shall be provided to the Vice President-Nuclear Production and the Huclear Safety Group.
6.5.3 NUCLEAR SAFETY GROUP (NSG}
FUNCTION 6.5.3.1 The NSG shall function to provide independent review and shall be responsible for the audit of designated activities in the areas of:
- a. nuclear power plant operations
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- c. chemistry and radiochemistry
- d. metallurgy
- e. instrumentation and control
- f. radiological safety
- g. mechanical and electrical engineering
- h. quality assurance practices COMPOSITION 6.5.3.2 The HSG shall consist of a Manager and at least four s aff specialists.
The Manager shall hav'e a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or the Physical Sciences. He will also have a minimum of 10 years experience in the po~er field with at least 3 of those years in the nuclear field. The HSG Manager will have at least 2 years of supervisor/managerial experience. Each staff specialist will have at least one of the following requirements:
- a. Eight years experience in one of the designated areas in Specifica-tion 6.5.3.1. One of these 8 years will be at Palo Verde Nuc'lear Generating Station.
- b. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related science and 3 years of professional experience.
CONSULTANTS 6.5.3.3 Consultants shall be utilized as determined by the HSG Manager to provide expert advice to the HSG.
REVIEW 6.5.3.4 The HSG shall review:
The safety evaluations program and its implementation for (1} changes to procedures, equipment, systems or facilities within the power block, and (2) tests or experiments completed under the provision of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question; PALO VERGE " Ut(IT i 6-10 AtlEhGMEHT ttO. Z5
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- 6. 3 UNIT STAFF UALIFICATIONS (Continued)
Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license requirement for the Operations Manager shall be met if either the Operations Manager or the Operations Supervisor holds a valid SRO license. The holder of the SRO license shall direct the licensed activities of the licensed operators.
- 6. 4 TRAINING 6.4.1 A training program for the unit staff shall be maintained under the di-rection of the Director, Site Services or his designee and shall meet or exceed the requirements and recommendations of Section 5.0 of ANS 3.1-1978 and Appen-dix A of 10 CFR Part 55 and the supplemental requirements specified in Sec-tions A and C of Enclosure 1 of the March 28, 1980 NRC letter to all licensees, and shall include familiarization with relevant industry operational experience.
6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT 6.5.1 PLANT REVIEW BOARD PRB FUNCTION Oic~d ~c.
6.5.1.1 The Plant Review Board shall function to advise the Plant AaAagm on all matters related to nuclear safety, COMPOSITION 6.5.1.2 The PRB shall be composed of the following personnel:
Member: Engineering Evaluations Manager Member: Operations Standards Supervisor Hember: Hechanical Maintenance Standards Supervisor Member: Electrical Maintenance Standards Supervisor Member: Operations Managers for Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 Member: STA Supervisor Member: I8C Standards Supervisor Member: Radiation Protection and Chemistry Manager Member: equality Systems(Engineering Hanager The Z4~Q ~'C~ shall designate the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen in writing. The Chairman and Vice-Chairmen may be from outside the provided that they meet ANSI Standard 3. 1, 1978.
ALTERNATES 6.5.1.3 All alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the PRB Chairman to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as voting members in PRB activities at any one time.
MEETING FRE UENCY 6;5. 1.4 The PRB 'shall meet at least once per calendar month and as convened by the PRB Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, or his designated alternate.
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ADMINISTRATIYE CONTROLS 6.5.2 TECHNICAL REYIEM AHD CONTROL ACTIVITIES 6.5.2.1 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure that each procedure'and program reqdired by Specification 6e8 and other procedures which affect nuclear safety, and changes thereto, is prepared by a qualified indivi-dual/organizations Each such procedure, and changes thereto, shall be reviewed by an individual/group other than the individual/group which prepared the proce-dure, or changes thereto, but who may be from the same organization as the in-dividual/group which prepared the procedure, or changes thereto.
6.5.2.2 Phase I - IY tests described in the FSAR that are performed by the plant operations staff shall be approved by the Director, Standards and Tech-nical Support or the Engineering Evaluations Manager as previously designated by the Vice President-Nuclear Production. Test results shall be approved by the Director, Standards and Technical Support or the Engineering Evaluations Manager.
6.5.2.3 Proposed modifications to unit nuclear safety-related structures, systems and components shall be designed b'y a qualified individual/organization. Each suc'h modification shall be reviewed by an individual/group- other than the indi-vidual/group which designed the modification, but who may be from the same organization as the individual/group which designed the modification. Proposed to nuclear safety-related structures, systems and components shall 'odifications be approved prior to implementation by the Plant Hanager; or by the Director, Standards and Technical Support as previousl designated by the Vice President-,
Nuclear Production.
6.5.2.4 Individuals responsible for reviews performed in accordance with 6.5.2.1,
'.6.5.2.2, and 6.5.2.3 shall be members of the super-visory staff, previously designated by the to perform such reviews. Each such review shall nclude a determination of whether or not additional, cross-disciplinary, revie is necessary. If deemed necessary, such review shall be performed by the appropr'ate designated review r Ska~cka, o 4m',~A S pjcs r personnel.'t~a.c.4 6.5.2.5 Proposed tests and experiments which affect station nuclear safety and are not addressed in the FSAR or Technical Specifications shall be reviewed by the phew Wtccr The station security program and implementing procedures shall be c-WC'.5.2.6 reviewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Di'rector, Site Services or designated alternate and transmitted to the Vice Pre'sident-Nuclear Production and to the NSG. WV 6.5.2.7 The station emergency plan and implementing procedures shall be reviewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services or designated alternate and transmitted to the Yice President-Nuclear Production and to the NSG.
6.5.2.8 The Oirector, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perform-ance of a review by a qualified individual/organization of every unplanned onsite release of radioactive material to the environs including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering the evaluation, recommendations and disposi-tion of the corrective action to prevent recurrence. s PALO VERDE - UHIT 2 AMEHDMEHT HO. 14
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AOHINISTRATIVE CONTROLS gUOltUM 6.5.1.5 The quorum of the PRB necessary for the performance of the PRB responsibility and authority provisions of these Technical Specifications shall consist of the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, or his designated alternate and five members including alternates.
RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.1.6 The PRB shall be responsible for:
Review of all proposed changes to Appendix "A" Technical Specifications.
Investigation of all violations of the Technical Specifications including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering evalua-tion and recommendations to prevent recurrence to the Nuclear Safety Group (HSG).
Review of REPORTABLE EVENTS.
Review of unit operations to detect potential nuclear safety hazards.
Performance of special reviews, investigations or analyses and reports thereon as requested by the Vice President-Nuclear Production~~~ ~~u Review and documentation of judgment concerning prolonged operation in bypass, channel trip, and/or repair of defective protection channels of process variabIes placed in bypass since the last PRB aeeting.
AUTHORITY 6.5.1.7 The PRB shall:
- a. Render determinations in writing with regard to whether or not each item considered under Specification 6.5.1.6g above constitutes an unreviewed safety question. b Provide written notification within 24 hours to the Vice President-.
Huclear Production, Plant the PRB and the i1N Plant ~~; h and NSG of disagreement between ever, the. Plant shall have c i~a.~%ac.
RECORDS
..6.5.1.8 The PRB shall rmaintain written ainutes of each PRB meeting that, at a ainimum, document the results of all PRB activities performed under the responsi-bility and authority provisions of these Technical Specifications. Copies shall
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, ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS TECHNICAL REVIEM AHO CONTROL ACTIVITIES (Continued) 6.5.2.9 The Oirector, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perform-ance of a..review by a qualified individual/organization of changes to the PRO CESS CONTROL PROGRAM, OFFSITE OOSE CALCULATIOH MANUAL, radwaste tr'eatment sys-tems, and the Pre-planned Alternate Sampling Program.
6.5.2.10 Reports documenting each of the activities performed under Specifica-tions 6.5.2.1 through 6.5.2.9 above shall be maintained. Copies shall be p<<
vided to the Vice President-Nuclear Production and the Nuclear Safety Group.
6.5.3 NUCLEAR SAFETY GROUP (NSG)
FUNCTION 6.5.3.1 The HSG shall function to provide independent review and shall be responsible for the audit of designated activities in the areas of:
- a. nuclear power plant operations
- b. nuclear engineering
- c. chemistry and radiochemistry
- d. metallurgy
- e. instrumentation and contro1
- f. radiological safety
- g. mechanical and'electrical engineering
- h. quality assurance practices COMPOSITION 6.5.3.2 The NSG shall consist of a Manager and at least four staff specialists.
The Manager shall have a Bachelor's Oegree in Engineering or the Physical Sciences. He will also have a minimum of 10 years experience in the power tield with at least 3 of those years in the nuclear field. The HSG Manager will have at least 2 years of supervisori'managerial experience. Each staff specialist will have at least one of the following requirements:
- a. Eight years experience in one of the designated ar eas in Specifica-tion 6.5.3.1. One of these 8 years will be at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
- b. Bachelor's Oegree in Engineering or a related science and 3 years of professional experience.
CONSULTANTS 6.5.3.3 Consultants shall be utilized as determined by the HSG Manager to provide expert advice to the HSG.
REVIEW 6.5. 3.4 The HSG shall review:
- a. The safety evaluations program and its implementation for (1} changes to procedures equipment, systems or facilities within the power block and (2} tests or experiments completed under the provision of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question; P""0 VERDE UNIT 2 6-10 AMEHOMEHT HO. 14
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- 6. 3 UNIT STAFF UALIFICATIONS (Continued)
Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license requirement for the Operations Manager shall be met if either the Operations Manager or the Operations Supervisor holds a valid SRO license. The holder of the SRO license shall direct the licensed activities of the licensed operators.
- 6. 4 TRAINING 6.4.1 A training program for the unit staff shall be maintained under the di-rection of the'irector, Site Services or his designee and shall meet or exceed the requirements and recommendations of Section 5.0 of ANS 3. 1"1978 and Appen-dix A of 10 CFR Part 55 and the supplemental requirements specified in Sections A and C of Enclosure 1 of the March 28, 1980 NRC letter to all licensees, and shall include familiarization with relevant industry operational experience.
6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT
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FUNCTION Q4'cc-cN<
6.5. 1. 1 The Plant Review Board shall function to advise the Plant M~er on all matters related to nuclear safety.
COMPOSITION V~@.yak 6.5. 1. The PRB shall be composed of the following personnel:
Member: Engineering Evaluations Manager Member: Operations Standards Supervisor Member: OaveVe Mechanical Maintenance Standards Supervisor Member: Electrical Maintenance Standards Supervisor Member: Operations Managers for Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3 Member: STA Supervisor
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ALTERNATES 6.5.1.3 All alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the PRB Chairman to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as voting members in PRB activities at any one time.
MEETING FRE UENCY
- 6. 5. 1.4 The PRB'shall meet at least once per calendar month and as convened by the PRB Chairman, Vice-Chairmen, or his designated alternate.
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RESPONS I 8 ILI TIES 6.5.1.6 The PRB shall be responsible for:
Review of all proposed changes to Appendix "A" Technical Specifications.
bL Investigation of all,violations of the Technical Specifications including, the preparation and forwarding of reports covering evalua-tion and recommendations to prevent recurrence to the Nuclear Safety Group (NSG}.
c 4, Review of REPORTABLE EYENTS.
Review of unit operations to detect potential nuclear safety hazards.
Performance of special reviews, investigations or analyses and reports thereon as requested by the Vice President"Muciear Productionnor o"0 CHi~ic~o ~o Review and documentation of judgment concerning prolonged operation in bypass, channel trip, and/or repair of defective protection channels of process variables placed in bypass since the last PRB meeting.
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- b. Provide written notification within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to the Yice President-Nuclear Production, Plant 4am~ and NSG of disagreement between the PRB and the Plant~~ however the Plant for resolutio f such(disagree nts, shall have re-O'IfC.C- CCjt RECORDS 6.5.1.8 The PRB shall maintain written minutes of each PRB meeting that, at a minimum, document the results of all PRB activities performed under the responsi-bility and authority provisions of these Technical Specifications. Copies shall h
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6.5;2.2 Phase I - IV tests described in the FSAR that are performed by the plant operations staff shall be approved by the Director, Standards and Technical Support or the Engineering Evaluations Hanager as previously designated by the Vice President-Nucl'ear Production. Test results shall be approved by the Director, Standards and Technical Support or the Engineering Evaluations Hanager.
6.5.2.3 Proposed modifications to unit nuclear safety-related structures, systems and. components shall be designed by a qualified individual/organization. Each such modification shall be, reviewed by an individual/group 'other than the indi-vidual/group which designed the modification, but who may be from the same or-ganization as the individual/group which designed the modification. Proposed modifications to nuclear safety-related structures., systems and components shall be approved prior to implementation by thePlant Hanager'; or by the Director, Standards and Technical Support as previously designated by the Vice President-Nuclear Production. igcu. AC W>
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.6.5.2.4 Individuals responsible for reviews performed in accordance with 6.5.2.1, 6.5.2.2, and 6.5.2.3 shall be members of the super" visory staff, previously designated by the to perform such reviews. Each such review shall include a determination of whether or not additional, cross-disciplinary, revie is necessary. If deemed necessary, such review shall be performed by the approp ate designated review personnel.
~t~~4~ Sgg 4~g~a 4m~~i~ Supp r g 6.5.2.5 Proposed tests and experiments which affect station nuc'lear safety and are not addressed in the FSAR or Technical Specifications shall be reviewed by the Wa 4 mrna Qt,c 6.5.2.6 The station security program and implementing procedures shall be reviewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services or designated alter'nate and transmitted to the Vice, President-Nuclear Production and to the NSG.
6.5.2.7 The station emergency plan and implementing procedures shall be reviewed. Recommended changes shall be approved by the Director, Site Services or designated alternate and transmitted to the Vice President-Nuclear Production and to the NSG.
6.5.2.8 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perform-ance of a review by a qualified individual/organization of every unplanned on-site release of radioactive material to the environs including the preparation .
and forwarding of reports covering the evaluation, recommendations and disposi-tion of the corrective action to prevent recurrence.
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6.5.2.9 The Director, Standards and Technical Support shall assure the perfor-mance of a'review by a qualified individual/organization of changes to the PRO-CESS CONTROL PHOGRAM, OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATION MANUAL, radwaste treatment systems, and the Pre-planned Alternate Sampling Program..
6.5.2. 10 Reports documenting each of the activities performed under Specifica-tions 6.5.2.1 through 6.5.2.9 above shall be maintained. Copies shall be pro-vided to the Vice President-Nuclear Production and the Nuclear Safety Group.
6.5.3 NUCLEAR SAFETY GROUP HSG)
FUNCTION 6.5.3.1 The HSG shall function to provide independent revie~ and shall be responsible for the audit of designated activities in the areas of:
- a. nuclear power plant operations
- b. nuclear engineering
- c. chemistry and radiochemistry
- d. metallurgy
- e. instrumentation and control
- f. radiological safety
- g. mechanical and electrical engineering
- h. quality assurance practices
, COMPOSITIOH 6-5.3.2 The NSG shall consist of a Manager and at least four staff specialists.
The Manager shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or the Physical Sciences. He will also have a minimum of 10 years experience in the power field with at least 3 of those years in the nuclear field. The HSG Manager will have at least 2 years of supervisor/managerial experience. Each staff specialist will have at least one of the following requirements:
- a. Eight years experience in one of. the designated areas in Specifica-tion 6.5.3.1. One of these 8 years will be at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
- b. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related science and .3 years of professional experience.
CONSULTANTS
- 6. 5.3. 3 Consultants shall be utilized as determined by the NSG Manager to provide expert advice to the HSG.
REVIFM 6.5.3.4 The HSG shall review:
- a. The safety evaluations program and its implementation for (1) changes to procedures, equipment, systems or facilities within the power block, and (2) tests or experiments completed under the provision of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question; PALO VERDE - UNIT 3 6-10