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| The NRC staff has reviewed the January 2, 1997, letter that described how Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCN0C) intends to implement ASME Code Case N-517. The staff is in general agreement with your implementation plans. However, the staff has some comments on the proposed implementation pl an. These comments are enclosed. | | The NRC staff has reviewed the {{letter dated|date=January 2, 1997|text=January 2, 1997, letter}} that described how Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCN0C) intends to implement ASME Code Case N-517. The staff is in general agreement with your implementation plans. However, the staff has some comments on the proposed implementation pl an. These comments are enclosed. |
| Sincerely, Original Signed By James C. Stone, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate IV-2 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-482 DISTRIBUTION: | | Sincerely, Original Signed By James C. Stone, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate IV-2 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-482 DISTRIBUTION: |
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| IMPLEMENTATION OF ASME CODE CASE N-517 WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION NRR STAFF COMMENTS During a meeting on October 16, 1996, between Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCN00) and the NRC to discuss the NRC safety evaluation, dated September 11, 1996, for WCNOC's use of Code Case N-517, WCNOC indicated that it would be submitting additional correspondence to the NRC concerning the use of Code Case N-517. By letter dated January 2, 1997,-WCN0C provided additional information describing how it will implement Code Case N-517 and identified elements and clarifications to be incorporated into its Updated Safety Analysis Report (USAR), Chapter 17.2, Quality Assurance (QA) Program to reflect the use of the code case. The following are the staff's comments on these proposed WCN0C QA Program elements and clarifications. | | IMPLEMENTATION OF ASME CODE CASE N-517 WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION NRR STAFF COMMENTS During a meeting on October 16, 1996, between Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCN00) and the NRC to discuss the NRC safety evaluation, dated September 11, 1996, for WCNOC's use of Code Case N-517, WCNOC indicated that it would be submitting additional correspondence to the NRC concerning the use of Code Case N-517. By {{letter dated|date=January 2, 1997|text=letter dated January 2, 1997}},-WCN0C provided additional information describing how it will implement Code Case N-517 and identified elements and clarifications to be incorporated into its Updated Safety Analysis Report (USAR), Chapter 17.2, Quality Assurance (QA) Program to reflect the use of the code case. The following are the staff's comments on these proposed WCN0C QA Program elements and clarifications. |
| : 1. WCNOC Proposed 0A Proaram Element | | : 1. WCNOC Proposed 0A Proaram Element |
| , Qualification of material manufacturers and suppliers shall be in | | , Qualification of material manufacturers and suppliers shall be in |
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| requirements of the USAR Quality Assurance Program. l NRC Comment | | requirements of the USAR Quality Assurance Program. l NRC Comment |
| . l The proposed text is consistent with Item (e) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation. | | . l The proposed text is consistent with Item (e) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation. |
| : 5. WCN0C Proposed 0A Proaram Clarificatjons On Page 2 of the attachment to its January 2,1997, letter to the NRC, WCN0C identified six clarifications or unique quality requirements ! | | : 5. WCN0C Proposed 0A Proaram Clarificatjons On Page 2 of the attachment to its {{letter dated|date=January 2, 1997|text=January 2,1997, letter}} to the NRC, WCN0C identified six clarifications or unique quality requirements ! |
| considered applicable when using Code Case N-517. ! | | considered applicable when using Code Case N-517. ! |
| NRC Comment Item (a) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation for the use of Code , | | NRC Comment Item (a) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation for the use of Code , |
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| of the Attachment to the January 2, 1997, WCNOC letter. As discussed in ; | | of the Attachment to the January 2, 1997, WCNOC letter. As discussed in ; |
| the safety evaluation and in the October 16, 1996, meeting, WCN0C needs to incorporate the identified clarifications into its QA Program. | | the safety evaluation and in the October 16, 1996, meeting, WCN0C needs to incorporate the identified clarifications into its QA Program. |
| In addition to the proposed clarification on Page 2 on the Attachment to the January 2, 1997, letter, the WCN0C QA Program should state that when processing small products in accordance with NX-2610, the detailed plant procedures shall contain measures to provide assurance that the material is furnished in accordance with the material specification and with the applicable special requirements of the applicable ASME Section III Code i Subsection. | | In addition to the proposed clarification on Page 2 on the Attachment to the {{letter dated|date=January 2, 1997|text=January 2, 1997, letter}}, the WCN0C QA Program should state that when processing small products in accordance with NX-2610, the detailed plant procedures shall contain measures to provide assurance that the material is furnished in accordance with the material specification and with the applicable special requirements of the applicable ASME Section III Code i Subsection. |
| : 6. Additional NRC Comment Reference is made to performing an evaluation of material manufacturers and suppliers qualified by WCN0C and qualified by ASME. The evaluation of the material manufacturers and suppliers should be performed in order to verify that the organizations furnishing ASME Code items in accordance with NCA-3800 are effectively implementing their QA programs. | | : 6. Additional NRC Comment Reference is made to performing an evaluation of material manufacturers and suppliers qualified by WCN0C and qualified by ASME. The evaluation of the material manufacturers and suppliers should be performed in order to verify that the organizations furnishing ASME Code items in accordance with NCA-3800 are effectively implementing their QA programs. |
| NRC Regulatory Guide 1.144, " Auditing of Quality Assurance Programs for ! | | NRC Regulatory Guide 1.144, " Auditing of Quality Assurance Programs for ! |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEAR05000482/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl 05000482/LER-1994-014, Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl ML20217F7481999-10-14014 October 1999 Informs That Based on Approval of Core Assessment Damage Guidance in WCAP-14696,rev 1 for Westinghouse Nuclear Power Plants,Licensee May Use WCAP-14696,rev 1 at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20217F8701999-10-13013 October 1999 Provides Summary of Meeting on 991007 with Representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Station in Burlington,Kansas Re Status of Licensee Radiation Protection Program.List of Meeting Attendees & Licensee Presentation Encl ML20217C1721999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-09 on 990830-0903.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Perform Routine Operational Status Insp of Emergency Preparedness Program & to Resolve Questions Re Revised Emergency Plan ML20217A4881999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Plant Data Point Library,Iaw 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.ERDS Point Affected Is RDS0001 ML20216H9291999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06, Degradation of Steam Generator Internals Acceptable & Did Not Identify Any New Concerns with Condition of SG Intervals at Plant ML20212G1681999-09-24024 September 1999 Notifies NRC of Change in Status of Licensed Individual at Plant,Per 10CFR50.74.RL Acree Holds License OP-42654 at Plant,But Has Been Permanently Reassigned from Position for Which Plant Has Certified Need for RO License ML20216F9591999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Withdrawal of Amend Request Re Ultimate Heat Sink Temp for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20212G5641999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-13 on 990725-0904.Three Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations 05000482/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I1999-09-17017 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I 05000482/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util1999-09-16016 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util ML20212D9381999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Completed Midcycle PPR of WCGS on 990818.Areas of EP & Engineering Warranted Increase in NRC Action.Nrc Plan to Conduct Add Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Address Listed Questions 05000482/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20212C9211999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards NRC Form 536, Operating Licensing Examination Data, in Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 99-03 ML20216F1641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-12 on 990816-20.No Violation Noted.Determined That Solid Radwaste Mgt & Radioactive Matls Transportation Programs Were Properly Implemented 05000482/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER1999-09-10010 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER ML20212A5651999-09-10010 September 1999 Informs of Completion of Review of & Encl Objectives for Wolf Creek Generating Station 1999 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scheduled for 991117.Determined Exercise Objectives Appropriate to Meet EP Requirements 05000482/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER1999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER ML20211M7151999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Wolf Creek Generating Station Data Point Library.Emergency Response Data Sys Points Affected Are EJL0007 & EJL0008 ML20211N0081999-09-0202 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Has Reviewed Submittals & Concluded Util Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power- Operated Gate Valves ML20211K8301999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards marked-up TS Page Deleting Inequality Signs from Trip Setpoints in SR 3.3.5.3 & Reflecting Info on Calibr Tolerance Band,Per 990708 Application to Amend License NPF-42 ML20211K1941999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Rev 31 to WCGS Physical Security Plan,Safeguards Contingency Plan & Training & Qualification Plan,Iaw 10CFR50.54(p).Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20211H1491999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-16 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Low as Is Reasonably Achievable Program,Training Program for Contract Radiation Protection Personnel & Radiation Protection QA Program ML20211A8581999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-08 on 990316-0724.One Violation Being Treated as Noncited Violation ML20211G2201999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-482/99-301 on 990726-29.Exam Evaluated Six Applicants for SO Licenses & Three Applicants for RO Licenses ML20210U0991999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-11 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Was to Review Radiological Environ Monitoring Program ML20210U9751999-08-13013 August 1999 Informs That Licensee Identified That Answer Key for One Question on 990720 Written Exam & Event Classification for on Job Performance Measure Required Mod.Description & Justification for Proposed Mod,Including Technical Ref,Encl ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210R5621999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Revised Repts for Apr,May & June 1999,correcting Number of Hours Reactor Critical,Encl ML20210P7491999-08-0909 August 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek Radiological Emergency Response Plan 06-002,Rev 0,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20210N0061999-08-0303 August 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990401 RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of SR Motor-Operated Gate Valves ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210H2551999-07-29029 July 1999 Provides 180-day Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 99-02, Lab Testing of Nuclear-Grade Activated Charcoal ML20210J1371999-07-29029 July 1999 Requests NRC Approval of Methodology for Determining RCS Pressure & Temp & Overpressure Mitigation Sys PORV Limits. Attachment I Provides Proposed Changes to Improved TS ML20210F5931999-07-27027 July 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Performance Data Rept for Wcnoc,Per 10CFR26.71(d).Rept Covers Period of 990101- 0630 ML20210F5881999-07-23023 July 1999 Submits Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02, Operator Reactor Licensing Action Estimates, ML20210B8191999-07-20020 July 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek EP Implementing Procedure 06-005,Rev 1.Implementation of Changes Will Be Subj to Insp to Confirm That Changes Does Not Decrease Effectiveness of EP ML20209H5411999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-07 on 990614-18.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Radiation Program During Normal Operating Conditions ML20209H0441999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990326 RAI Re GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs. Summary of Util Commitments Provided in Attachment 2 ML20209H0751999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Max Dependable Capacity Has Been Updated from 1163 to 1170,as Determined by Calculations Based on Capacity Test Results of July 1998 ML20209G9871999-07-14014 July 1999 Informs of Changes Affecting Wolf Creek Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Encl Provides Description of Changes & Justification for Changes ML20209E3581999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Util 980925 Response to GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity, Issued on 950519 to Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20209E0611999-07-0808 July 1999 Forwards Addl Pages to Rev 12 of USAR & Commitment Changes, Inadvertently Omitted from 990311 Submittal ML20196K8231999-07-0606 July 1999 Submits Kansas Electric Power Cooperative,Inc Ltr Pursuant to Commission Direction in Memo & Order CLI-99-19.Addresses Disposition of Existing Antitrust Conditions Attached to License for Wolf Creek Unit 1 Re Proposed License Transfer ML20209C6031999-07-0606 July 1999 Provides Applicants View as Result of 990618 Memo & Order Directing Parties to Address Proper Disposition of Existing Antitrust License Condition Attached to OL for Facility Due to Planned Changes in Ownership of Facility.With Svc List ML20196K0501999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-06 on 990502-0612.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations, Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20209B7131999-07-0101 July 1999 Submits Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 98-01, Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps. Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness Was Requested by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20209A7461999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Changes in Project Mgt Staff Assigned to Wcgs. Effective 990628,J Donohew Will Assume PM Responsibilities ML20209B5151999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs That Util Completed Analyses & Modifications to Address Items Discussed in GL 96-06, Assurance of Equipment Operability & Containment Integrity During Design-Basis Accident Conditions 1999-09-03
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MONTHYEARML20217F7481999-10-14014 October 1999 Informs That Based on Approval of Core Assessment Damage Guidance in WCAP-14696,rev 1 for Westinghouse Nuclear Power Plants,Licensee May Use WCAP-14696,rev 1 at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20217F8701999-10-13013 October 1999 Provides Summary of Meeting on 991007 with Representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Station in Burlington,Kansas Re Status of Licensee Radiation Protection Program.List of Meeting Attendees & Licensee Presentation Encl ML20217C1721999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-09 on 990830-0903.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Perform Routine Operational Status Insp of Emergency Preparedness Program & to Resolve Questions Re Revised Emergency Plan ML20216H9291999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06, Degradation of Steam Generator Internals Acceptable & Did Not Identify Any New Concerns with Condition of SG Intervals at Plant ML20216F9591999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Withdrawal of Amend Request Re Ultimate Heat Sink Temp for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20212G5641999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-13 on 990725-0904.Three Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20212D9381999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Completed Midcycle PPR of WCGS on 990818.Areas of EP & Engineering Warranted Increase in NRC Action.Nrc Plan to Conduct Add Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Address Listed Questions ML20216F1641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-12 on 990816-20.No Violation Noted.Determined That Solid Radwaste Mgt & Radioactive Matls Transportation Programs Were Properly Implemented ML20212A5651999-09-10010 September 1999 Informs of Completion of Review of & Encl Objectives for Wolf Creek Generating Station 1999 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scheduled for 991117.Determined Exercise Objectives Appropriate to Meet EP Requirements ML20211N0081999-09-0202 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Has Reviewed Submittals & Concluded Util Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power- Operated Gate Valves ML20211H1491999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-16 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Low as Is Reasonably Achievable Program,Training Program for Contract Radiation Protection Personnel & Radiation Protection QA Program ML20211A8581999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-08 on 990316-0724.One Violation Being Treated as Noncited Violation ML20211G2201999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-482/99-301 on 990726-29.Exam Evaluated Six Applicants for SO Licenses & Three Applicants for RO Licenses ML20210U0991999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-11 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Was to Review Radiological Environ Monitoring Program ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210P7491999-08-0909 August 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek Radiological Emergency Response Plan 06-002,Rev 0,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210B8191999-07-20020 July 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek EP Implementing Procedure 06-005,Rev 1.Implementation of Changes Will Be Subj to Insp to Confirm That Changes Does Not Decrease Effectiveness of EP ML20209H5411999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-07 on 990614-18.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Radiation Program During Normal Operating Conditions ML20209E3581999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Util 980925 Response to GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity, Issued on 950519 to Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20196K0501999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-06 on 990502-0612.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations, Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20209A7461999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Changes in Project Mgt Staff Assigned to Wcgs. Effective 990628,J Donohew Will Assume PM Responsibilities ML20195G3451999-06-0909 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Ltr Dtd 990105,which Transmitted Wolf Creek Emergency Plan Form Apf 06-002-01 Emergency Action Levels, Rev 0,dtd 990105,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V.No Violations of 10CFR50.54(q) Identified During Review ML20195D5111999-06-0202 June 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Authorizing Inservice Inspection Program Alternative for Limited Reactor Vessel Shell Weld Exam & Relief Request from Requirements of ASME Code,Section XI for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20207E2791999-05-25025 May 1999 Announces Corrective Action Program Insp at Wolf Creek Reactor Facility,Scheduled for 990816-20.Insp Will Evaluate Effectiveness of Activities for Identifying,Resolving & Preventing Issues That Degrade Quality of Plant Operations ML20207A8681999-05-25025 May 1999 Informs That NRC Ofc of NRR Reorganized Effective 990328. as Part of Reorganization,Division of Licensing Project Mgt Created ML20207A3491999-05-21021 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-03 on 990321-0501.Four NCVs Noted ML20206H3901999-05-0707 May 1999 Informs That on 990407,NRC Administered Generic Fundamentals Exam Section of Written Operator Licensing Exam.Licensee Facility Did Not Participate in Exam,However Copy of Master Exam with Answer Key Encl for Info.Without Encl ML20206H5941999-05-0505 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-04 on 990405-09.No Violations Noted.Scope of Inspection Included Review of Implementation of Licensee Inservice Insp Program for Wolf Creek Facility Refueling Outage 10 ML20206H2891999-04-30030 April 1999 Forwards Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR50.60, Acceptance Criteria for Fracture Prevention Measures for Lightwater Nuclear Power Reactors for Normal Operation, for Wcgs.Exemption Related to Application ML20205L8541999-04-0909 April 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-02 on 990207-0320.Five Violations Identified & Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20205J3371999-04-0606 April 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Wolf Creek Generating Station IPEEE & 971208 Response to RAI from NRC Re Ipeee. RAI & Schedule for Response Were Discussed with T Harris on 990405 ML20205K4451999-04-0303 April 1999 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/98-05 & of Need for Larger Scope of Review for Planned C/As for Violation 50-482/98-05,which Requires Extending Completion Time ML20205H7091999-04-0202 April 1999 Discusses 990325 Meeting at Plant in Burlington,Ks to Discuss Results of PPR Completed on 990211 ML20205G5851999-04-0101 April 1999 Forwards RAI Re Licensee 960214 Submittal of 180-day Response to GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Plant. Response Requested within 120 Days of Receipt of Ltr ML20205C2101999-03-26026 March 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Reviewed WCNOC 960918,970317 & 980429 Responses to GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design- Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs. Forwards RAI Re MOV Program Implemented at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20204H7571999-03-23023 March 1999 Discusses WCNOC 990202 Proposed Rev to Response to GL 81-07, Control of Heavy Loads, for Wcgs.Rev Would Make Reactor Building Analyses Consistent with TS & Change Commitment Not to Allow Polar Crane Hook Over Open Rv.Revs Approved ML20205A4221999-03-19019 March 1999 Advises of Planned Insp Effort Resulting from Wolf Creek Plant Performance Review for Period 980419-990125. Historical Listing of Plant Issues & Details of NRC Insp Plan for Next 8 Months Encl ML20207L5941999-03-0404 March 1999 Informs That Staff Accepts Util 981210 Requested Approval for Use of ASME Code,Section III Code Case N-611, Use of Stress Limits as Alternative to Pressure Limits,Section III, Div 1,Subsection NC/ND-3500, for Certain Valve Components ML20207F3121999-03-0303 March 1999 Informs That Info Provided in Entitled, Addl Info Requested for Topics Discussed During Oct 14-15 Meeting, from Wcnoc,Marked as Proprietary Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) ML20207F4491999-03-0303 March 1999 Forwards Signed Copy of Updated Computer Access & Operating Agreement Between NRC & Wcnoc,Per ML20207F0411999-02-26026 February 1999 Informs That KM Thomas Will Resume Project Mgt Responsibilities for Wcngs,Effective 990301 ML20206U6131999-02-0202 February 1999 Forwards Draft SER on Proposed Conversion of Current TSs for Wolf Creek Generating Station to Improved Tss.Encl Draft SER Being Provided for Review to Verify Accuracy & to Prepare Certified Improved TSs ML20202B7391999-01-26026 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-01 on 990111-14.No Violations Noted.Nrc Understands That During 990114 Exit Meeting,Vice President,Operations/Chief Operating Officer Stated That Util Would Revise Security Plan ML20199H4671999-01-15015 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/98-20 on 981115-1226.No Violations Noted.Conduct at Wolf Creek Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations & Sound Maintenance Activities ML20199B0591999-01-11011 January 1999 Forwards Y2K Readiness Audit Rept for Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station.Purpose of Audit Was to Assess Effectiveness of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp Programs for Achieving Y2K Readiness ML20199A0991998-12-29029 December 1998 Informs That on 981202,NRC Staff Completed Insp Planning Review (Ipr) of WCGS & Advises of Planned Insp Effort Resulting from Ipr.Forwards Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Referred to Plant Issues Matrix IR 05000482/19980121998-12-18018 December 1998 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/98-12.NRC Have Withdrawn Violation 50-482/98-12-02 for First Example Re Procedure AP 05-0001 ML20198B2701998-12-16016 December 1998 Informs That Staff Has Incorporated Rev of Bases for TS 3/4.7.1.2, Afs Into WCGS Tss,Per 981108 Request.Rev Specifies Essential SWS Requirements for turbine-driven Afs. Overleaf Pages Provided to Maintain Document Completeness ML20196K0321998-12-0808 December 1998 Informs That Staff Has Incorporated Rev of Bases for TS 3/4.4.4, Relief Valves, Requested by .Rev Clarifies Bases to Be Consistent with Amend 63 to Wolf Creek TSs .Rev Acceptable.Bases Page Encl 1999-09-29
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January 31, 1997 Mr. Otto L. Maynard President and Chief Executive Officer Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation Post Office Box 4Il Burlington, Kansas 66839
SUBJECT:
IMPLEMENTATION OF ASME CODE CASE N-517, WOLF CREEK GENERATING STATION (TAC N0. M97749)
Dear Mr. Maynard:
The NRC staff has reviewed the January 2, 1997, letter that described how Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCN0C) intends to implement ASME Code Case N-517. The staff is in general agreement with your implementation plans. However, the staff has some comments on the proposed implementation pl an. These comments are enclosed.
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Jay Silberg, Esq. Vice President Plant Operations Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation 2300 N Street, NW P. O. Box 411 Washington, D.C. 20037 Burlington, Kansas 66839 i
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IMPLEMENTATION OF ASME CODE CASE N-517 WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION NRR STAFF COMMENTS During a meeting on October 16, 1996, between Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCN00) and the NRC to discuss the NRC safety evaluation, dated September 11, 1996, for WCNOC's use of Code Case N-517, WCNOC indicated that it would be submitting additional correspondence to the NRC concerning the use of Code Case N-517. By letter dated January 2, 1997,-WCN0C provided additional information describing how it will implement Code Case N-517 and identified elements and clarifications to be incorporated into its Updated Safety Analysis Report (USAR), Chapter 17.2, Quality Assurance (QA) Program to reflect the use of the code case. The following are the staff's comments on these proposed WCN0C QA Program elements and clarifications.
- 1. WCNOC Proposed 0A Proaram Element
, Qualification of material manufacturers and suppliers shall be in
- accordance with the 1990 Edition, 1992 Addenda of NCA-3800.
- Additionally, those material manufacturers and suppliers qualified by WCNOC will be evaluated to ensure effective implementation of their
- quality assurance program.
NRC Comment i Item (b) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation for the use of Code
- Case N-517 addresses the above proposed text. Suppliers of safety-
- related systems, structures, and components, including items supplied in accordance with NCA-3800, need to be evaluated to verify that they are effectively implementing their QA program. As discussed in the safety i evaluation and in the October 16, 1996, meeting, WCNOC needs to verify 4 that material manufacturers and suppliers, including those qualified by WCN0C and ASME that supply safety-related items in accordance with l NCA-3800, are effectively implementing their QA Programs.
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- 2. WCN0C Proposed 0A Proaram Element Upgrading of stock material shall be in accordance with NCA-3867.4(e).
NRC Comment
! The proposed text is consistent with item (c) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation.
- 3. WCNOC Proposed 0A Proaram Element Acceptance of small products shall be stipulated in accord &nce with j NX-2610.
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NRC Comment The proposed text is consistent with Item (d) of Section 5.0 of the NRC '
safety evaluation, j
- 4. WCNOC Proposed 0A Proaram Element Activities defined above shall be performed in accordance with written procedures, instructions, or drawings and in accordance with the ;
requirements of the USAR Quality Assurance Program. l NRC Comment
. l The proposed text is consistent with Item (e) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation.
- 5. WCN0C Proposed 0A Proaram Clarificatjons On Page 2 of the attachment to its January 2,1997, letter to the NRC, WCN0C identified six clarifications or unique quality requirements !
considered applicable when using Code Case N-517. !
NRC Comment Item (a) of Section 5.0 of the NRC safety evaluation for the use of Code ,
Case N-517 addresses the need to identify the items addressed on Page 2 '
of the Attachment to the January 2, 1997, WCNOC letter. As discussed in ;
the safety evaluation and in the October 16, 1996, meeting, WCN0C needs to incorporate the identified clarifications into its QA Program.
In addition to the proposed clarification on Page 2 on the Attachment to the January 2, 1997, letter, the WCN0C QA Program should state that when processing small products in accordance with NX-2610, the detailed plant procedures shall contain measures to provide assurance that the material is furnished in accordance with the material specification and with the applicable special requirements of the applicable ASME Section III Code i Subsection.
- 6. Additional NRC Comment Reference is made to performing an evaluation of material manufacturers and suppliers qualified by WCN0C and qualified by ASME. The evaluation of the material manufacturers and suppliers should be performed in order to verify that the organizations furnishing ASME Code items in accordance with NCA-3800 are effectively implementing their QA programs.
NRC Regulatory Guide 1.144, " Auditing of Quality Assurance Programs for !
Nuclear Power Plants," Revision 1, dated 1980, and NRC Information ,
dotice (IN) 86-21, " Recognition of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Accreditation Program for N Stamp Holders," dated March 31, 1986, including its Supplements 1 and 2, issued on December ' 1986, and
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