ML20203K918
| ML20203K918 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 02/26/1998 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML20203K907 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-482-98-03, 50-482-98-3, NUDOCS 9803050277 | |
| Download: ML20203K918 (18) | |
See also: IR 05000482/1998003
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ENGLQEURE
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
Docket No.: 50-482
License No.: NPF-42
Report No.: 504 82/98-03
Licensee: Woli Oreek Nuclear Operating Corporation
Facility; Wo. Oteek Nucleer Station
Location: 1550 Oxen Lane, NE
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Burlington, Kansas
Dates: February 2 to 6,1998
Inspector: J. Blair Nicholas, Ph.D., Senior Radiation Specialist
Plant Support Branch
Approved By: Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch
Divisiu. of Reactor Saidy
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wolf Creek Naclear Station
NRC Inspection Report 50482/98 03
1his announced routine inspection reviewed the implementation of the liquid and (,aseous
radioactive waste management program. Training and qualifications, quakty assurance
oversight, facihties and equipment, .and annual reports were also reviewed.
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. The liquid and gaseous radioactive waste effluent management program was properly
implemented. Between 1993 and 1996, the licensee was in the first quartile (best
performance) for airbome lodine /particulates and near the median for airborne tritium for ,
pressurized water reactors; however, the licensee was in the third and fourth quartiles for
airborne gas, liquid mixed isotopes, and liquid tritium. The licensee's 1997 effluent data
showed a significant reduction in the liquid and gaseous effluent curies released and a
continuing reduction in the volume of liquid effluents discliarged (Sections R1.1, R1.2,
and R3.1).
. The engineered safety feature air cleaning ventilation systems' surveillance testing
program was properly implemented (Section R1.3).
. Liquid and gaseous radioactive waste management systems were operated properly and
more efficiently (Section R2.1).
- Allliquid and gaseous effluent radiation monitoring instrumentation were operable and
properly maintained, tested, and calibrated (Section R2.2).
. Training and qualification nrograms for chemistry technicians, radwaste operators, and
nuclear strdion operators were properly implemented. Chemistry personnel had an
excellen; understanding of the radioactive liquid and gaseous waste rnanagement
program (Sections R4 and RS).
- Effectivo quality assurance and self assessment programs were maintained regarding
the radioactive waste effluent activities. Program improvement requests were closed in a
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timely manner (Section R7.1).
. An effective performance evaluation program had been established for contractor
chemistry laboratories (Section R7.2).
. Dunng the exit meeting. Mr Clay Warren, Vice President, Operations / Chief Operating
Officer, stated that the meteorological validation program will be in effect, and the 1997
meteorological instrument tower data will be validated by March 15,1998.
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Summary of Plant Stalys ,
. The plant was operating at full power during the entire inspection.
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R1 Radiological Protection and Chemistry Controla
R1.1 Radioloaical Waste Effluent Manaamment Proarams
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Implementation of the radioactive waste efflNnt management program, as described in
the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual, was reviewed. This review included; radioactive
effluent waste processing, radioactive effluent waste sampling and analyses, analytical
sensitivities and results, offsite dose fesults, and performance cf required surveillance
tests. The following documentation was reviewed:
. Selected batch radioactive liquid waste effluent release permits for the period
January through December 1997
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. Selected batch radioacfsve gaseous waste effluent release permits for the period ;
January through Dece:nber 1997
+ Selected gaseous waste effluent sample analyses for samples from the plant's
unit vent stack and the radweste building continuous releases for the period
January through Cecember 1997
- The following activities were observed
- Collection of the weekly air particulate filter and lodine charcoal cartridge samples
and monthly tritium and noble gas samples from the plant's unit vent stack and
the radweste building vent stack and the performance of the required surveillance
testing analyses to monitor the continuous effluent release points
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b. Observations and Findegg
-The inspector observed the collection of air particulate filter, lodine charcoal cartridge,
noble gas, and tritium samples from the unit vent stack and the radwaste building vent
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, stack for analyses and update of the continuous gaseous release permits for the unit
vent and the radweste bui! ding vent. The inspector noted that the chemistry techr. clan
referred i ; and followed the appropriate sampling procedures while performing th6
sample tollections. The inspector observed a chemistry technician perform the required .
radiochemistry analyses (principal gamma emitters. tritium, and gross alpha) on the
samples in the radiochemistry counting room. All aspects of the sample collections and
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- properly performed the weekly update of the continuous gaseous .elease permits for the
unit vent and radwaste building vent to monitor the gaseous effluent discharged.
The inspector verified that the processirg, sampling, analyses, and monitoring of the
batch liquid radioactive waste effluents, taatch gaseous radioactive waste effluents,
- containment purges, and continuous releases of the liquid and gaseous radioactive
j waste effluents were conducted properly. Quantities of radionuclides released in the
i liquid and gaseous radioactive waste effluonts were within the limits specified in the
i Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. Offsite doses were calculated according to proper
j methodologies and were within regulatory limits. Required analyses of monthly and
- quarterly composite samples of liquid an.1 gaseous radioactive waste effluents were
performed in accordance with Offsite Dose Calculation Manual requirements.
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c. Conclusions
! The liquid and gaseous radioactive waste effluent management program was properly
implemented. Quantities of radionuclides released in the liquid and gaseous radioactive
waste effluents and offsite doses to the environment from the liquid and gaseous
radioactive waste effluents were within regulatory limits.
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The inspector evaluated the radioactive waste effluent data and the licensee's
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treatment of radwaste effluents.
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The licensee's effluent data, when compared with the industry's effluent data for
pressurized water reactors, showed that between 1993 and 1996 the amount of gaseous
- curies released was in the third and fourth quartiles (worst) for airborne gas, in the
second and first quartiles (best) for airborne iodine /particulates, and in the second
j quartile for airborne intium. The 1997 estimated gaseous effluent value showed a
i significant decrease in the curies of airbome gas referssed. The amount was less than
j 4 percent of the curies released during 1996 which indicated 3 marked improvement and
approached the estimated 1997 median value for the industry. The licensee's estimated
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curies of airborne /particulates released during 1997 maintained the licensee iri the
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estimated firsi quarti'e. The liquid effluent data showed that between 1993 and 1996 the
licensee was in the third and fourth quartiles for liquid mixed isotopes and in the fourth
- quartile for liquid tritium. The estimated curies of liquid mixed isotopes released during
i 1996 showed a significant increase which was attributed to the inefficient processing of
the radioactive liquid waste by the primary waste processing skid prior to release. In
- 1997, the licensee installed a leased ultra filtration skid in the liquid waste processing
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the ultra filtration skid improved the performance of the liquid waste processing system
and significantly reduced the curies of liquid mixed isotopes released. The 1997 data
showed an order of magnitude decrease indicating a marked improvement. The ;
estimated curies released approached the estimated median value for curies released by
pressurized water reactors during 1997. The total volu'ne of liquio affluents discharged
has shown a continual decrease since 1994.
The licensee informed the inspector that they were aware of their status in the industry
relative to their effluent discharges and stated that improvement in the reduction of
effluent radioactivity released from the plant had a high priority. The 1997 estimated
effluent data reflected the licensee's efforts to reduce the curies discharged to the
environment.
c. Conclusions
Between 1993 and 1996, the licensee was in the first quartile (best performance) for
airborne iodine /particulates and near the median for airborne tntium for pressurized water
reactors; however, the licensee was in the third and fourth quartiles for airborne gas,
liquid mixed isotopes, and liquid tritium. The licensee's 1997 effluent data showed a
significant reduction in the liquid and airborne effluent curies released and a continuing
reduction in the volume of liquid effluents discharged.
R1.3 Engineered Safetv Feature Air Cleanina Systems
a. [nspection Scooe (84750)
Selected survoillence tests and test results for the engineered safety feature air cleaning
ventilation systems' testing program were reviewed to deterraine compliance with
Technical Specification requirements,
b. Observations and Finding $
The inspector verified that the required surveillance tests of the control room emergency
ventilation system, emergency exhaust System auxiliary building, and emergency
exhaust sys'.em fuel building were performed. The inspector reviewed the last
performed surveillance tests' results for each of the safety related air cleaning ventilation
systems an:1 verified that the previous surveillanc~ tests were performed at the required
18 month frequency The licensee performed the in place filter testing. A contractor
laboratory performed the activated charcoallaboratory surveillance tests. The
surveillance test results were verified to be within Technical Specification limits.
The inspector performed a visualinspection of the control room emergency ventilation
system arid the emergency exhaust systems with the system engineer. The visual
-inspection of the engineered safety feature ventilation systems indicated no problems.
All filter housing doors were tightly closed, and all door gaskets were in place and not
teaking. The filter housings and ducts were well maintained. The areaa surrounding the
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The engineered safety feature air cleaning ventilatiori systems' surveillance testing
program was properly implemented, and the systems were properly maintained.
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- The inspector observed / reviewed / inspected the following
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. Liquid und gaseous radioactive waste processing equipment including waste
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The radiochemistry counting room maintained sufficient state-of the art analytical
instrumentation to perform the required radiochemistry analytical measurements of the
{ radioactive waste effluents. The analyticalinstrumentation was properly maintained and
L ::ahbrated. Records of cahbrat!ons and daily operational quality control checks were
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The liquid and gaseous radioactive waste processing and storage systems were installed
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with station procedures.
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No permanent major equipment or design modifications were made to the liquid or
< gaseous radioactive waste management systems during 1997._ A leased ultra filtration ;
skid was temporarily installed in the liquid waste processing system upstream to the
primary liquid waste processing skid. The ultra filtration skid was used as a pretreatment
to the liquid radwaste water prior to being processed by the primary waste processing
system. The ultra filtration skid helped prevent the inefficient clogging of the primary .
waste processing skid and improved the efficiency of the primary waste processing skid
to remove radioactive nuclides from the liquid radioactive effluent prior to discharge.
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The radiochemistry counting room was equipped with state-of the ari analytical
instrumentation. The analyticalinstrumentation was properly maintained, tested, and
calibrated. Liquid and gaseous radioactive waste management systems were properly
operated and more efficiently.
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R2.2 Liould and Gaseous Effluent Radiation Monitqts
a. Inspection Scoon (84750)
The liquid and gaseous effluent radiation monitors were inspected for operation,
calibration, and reliability. The liquid and gaseous rodioactive waste effluent radiation
monitor source check, channel check, channel functional test, and channel calibration
records were reviewed to determine compliance with the Offsite Dose Calculation
Manual requirements for the time period January through December 1997.
b. Observations and Findinas
All records and surveillance tests reviewed indicated that the liquid and gaseous
radioactive waste effluent monitoring instrumentation was properly maintained, tested,
and calibrated in compliance with the surveillance requirements specified in the Offsite
Dose Calculation Manual.
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During 1997, effluent radiation monitoring instrumentation was not out of service in
excess of Offsite Dose Calculation Manual requirements.
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All liquid and gaseous effluent radiation monitoring instrumentation was operable and
properly maintained, tested, and calibrated.
R1 Radioactive Waste Cfluent and Chemistry Procedures and Documentation
R3.1 Radioactlye Waste Effluent Procedures. Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. and Annual
Radioactive EffluentEgleaggEsports
a. insoection Scoos (84750)
Revisions to the procedures for sempling, analysis, and release of radioactive liquid and
gaseous waste effluents were reviewed. Revision 1 to the Offsite Dose Calculation
Manual was reviewed. The 1997 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report was
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b. Observations and Findings
The radioactive wasta eifluent program's implementing procedures described the
responsibilities for conection and analyses of liquid and gaseous radioactive waste
effluent samp!es. Procedures for batch and continuous release of liquid and gaseous
radioactive waste effluents provided proper instruction for sampling, analyses, release
permit generation, release limits, monitoring, and approvals. The procedures were
written with sufficient detail to effectively conduct the required radioactive waste effluent
program activities.
The annual radioactive effluent release report for 1997 was written in the format
described in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.21, Revision 1. June 1974, and contained the
required information. Summaries of the quantities of radioactive liquid and gaseous
effluents released to the environment, and their essociated doses to members of the
public were properly documented. A summary of the radioactive I quid and gaseous
effluent releases and associated doses is presented in Attachment 3 to this report.
No unplanned relenses of radioactive liquid or gaseous waste were reported during
1997.
c. Conclualona
implementing proaedures for the liquid and gaseous radioactive waste effluent
managemeat program provided proper guidance. Changes to the Offsite Dose
Calculation Manual were properly documented. The annual radioactive effluent release
report for 1997 was submitted in a timely manner and contained the required inforraation.
R4 Staff Knowledge and Performance
a. Inspection Scoce (EEjiQ)
Chemistry personnel were observed and interviewed to determine their knowledge of
regulatory and Offsite Dose Calculation Manual requirements for the implementation of
the liquid and gaseous radioactive waste effluent management program.
b. Observations and Findings
The inspector observed chemistry technicians perform some of the duties and
responsibilities required for the implementation of the radioactive waste effluents
program and determined that they were familiar with the requirements. Chemistry
personnel including the radwaste supervisor and technicians were knowledgeable of :he
programmatic procedures and regulatory requirements and maintained a high level of
performance. Batch radioactive liquid waste effluent releases and batch and continuous
radioactive gaseous waste effluent releases were prcperly performed during 1997.
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Chemistry personnel had an excellent understanding of the liquid and gaseous
radioactive waste management procedures, Offsite Dose Calculation Manual, and
regulatory requirements.
R6 Staff Training and Qualification
a. Insoection Scoon (84750)
Training and qualification programs for chemistry technicians, radweste operators,
nuclear station operators involved in conducting the radioactive waste effluent
management program were reviewed. Training and qualifications of the chemistry
technicians, radwaste operators, and nuclear station operators were verfied.
b. Observations and Findinas
The inspector determined that appropriate training and qualification programs were
implemented for the chemistry technicians and radwaste operators which included
required formal classroom training and on the job training.
The inspector venfied that 14 of the 17 chemistry technicians had completed the required
training to be shift qualified and, therefore, were qualified to independently perform all
routine radioactive waste effluent management program activities. Three recently hired
chemistry technicians were in the process of completing their required training and
qualifications to be shift qualified.
The inspector verified that the five radwaste operators and at least one nuclear station
operator on each of the six operating shift crews were trained and qualified to conduct
radioactive waste liquid and gaseous effluent batch releases and operate the radiocctive
waste processing equipment.
c. Conclusions
Training and qualification programs for chemistry technicians, radwaste operators, and
nuclear station operators were _ implemented properly. The experience, training, and
working knowledge of the chemistry and radwaste operations personnel met the training
and qualification requirements.
R6 Chemistry Organization and Administration
a, Insoection Scone (84750)
The organization, staffing, and assignment of the radioactive waste effluent management
. program responsibilities were reviewed. Administrative and chemistry departmental
procedures were reviewed for the assignment of responsibilities for the management and
implementation of the radioactive waste effluent management program.
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The inspector venfied that the chemistry and radwaste operations organizations and staff
were responsible for the implemantation of the radioactive s.aste effluent management
program.
The inspector determined that the chemistry and radwaste operations organizations
were adequately staffed. The chemistry and health physics departments were recently
combined and reorgardzed under one manager. The new chemistry / health physics
department manager was fully qualified and had been the previous chemistry
superintendent. A new, fully qualified chemistry radwaste supervisor was recently
assigned under the new organization. Three new chemistry techniciens were hired
during the past year. The radwaste operations staff of five operators was supplemented
with qualified nuclear station operators and had experienced little change during the past
year.
c. CDDChliQD
The chemistry and radwaste operations organizations were properly staffed.
R7 Quality Assurance in Chemistry and Radiological Wasto Effluents Activities
R7.1 Radioactive Waste Effluent Quality Assurance Program
a. inipection Scoce (84750)
The quality assurance program of the radioactive waste effluent management program
activities was reviewed for scope, thoroughness of program evaluation, and timely
followup of identified deficiencies. The review included:
. Quality assurance audit performed since January 1997
. Qualifications of auditors and technical specialists
. Chemistry department self easements performed since January 1997
b. QhARIYations and FiridiDQS
The review of the quality assurance biennial audit schedule revised on January 29,1997,
indicated that the environmental management audit, which included the radiological
environmental monitoring program, Offsite Dose Calculations Manual and implementing
procedures, and effluent and environmental monitoring program, was scheduled on a
12 month frequency in compliance with Technical Specifications 6.5.2.8.g and J. The
audit of the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual and implementing procedures was
scheduled on a 24 month frequency in compliance with Technical Specification 6.5.2.8.h.
The quality assurance audit of the radioactive waste effluent management program
activities and the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual was performed during 1997. Qualified
auditors and technical specialists from nu lear power facilities, who were knowledgeable
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of radioactive waste effluent programs and Offsite Dose Calculation Manual
requirements, performed this audit. The aud:t provided good oversight ar'd evaluation of
the licensee's performance in implementing the radiocctive waste effluent management
program.
The self assessments conducted by the chemistry department of the activities required
by the Offsite Doso Calculation Manual and the chemistry training program provided
detailed observations and evaluations in those program areas. The self assessments
were an enhancement to the required quality assurance audit program.
No negative trends were identified during the review of program improvement request
reports written since January 1907. It was noted that recommendations to prevent
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recurrence of issues identified in the program improvement requests were appropriate,
and corrective actions were closed in a timely manner.
c. Conclusions
An effective quality assurance program was maintained. Management oversight of the
radioactive waste effluent management program was good. The quality assurance audit
of the raceological waste effluent management program activities provided good program
evaluation. Good chemistry department self assessments of the chemistry department's
implementation of the radioactive waste effluent management program were performed
and were an enhancement to the quality assurance audit program. Program
improvement requests related to liquid and gaseous radioactive waste management
program activities were closed in a timely manner.
R7.2 Quality Assurance Proaram for Contractors
a. Insoection Scooe (8475D)
The quality assurance audit program regarding contractors performing surveillance
activities involving the radioactive waste effluent program and safety related air cleaning
ventilation systems was reviewed.
b. Observations and Findinas
The licensee used a contractor laboratory to perform required radiochemistry analyses of
radioactive waste effluent comoosite samples. The licensee usec' another contractor to
perform laboratory charcoal adsorber analyses on the station's engineered-safety feature
air cleaning ventilation systems. The licensee obtained Nuclear Procurement issues
Committee audits regarding the contractors responsible for performing radiochemistry
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and charcoal adsorber analyses. The licensee used these audits to evaluate the
performance of the contractors in performing the surveillance testing requirements and to
retain their current status on the licensee's routine tuppliers list. The inspector reviewed
the audits performed on the contractors and determined that the audits were satisfactory
to evaluate the contractor's abilities to perform the Technical Specification required
testing and surveillance activities.
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An effective performance evaluation program had been established for the contractor
chemistry laboratories.
R8 Miscellaneous Radiological Protection and Chemistry issues
R8.1 (Ocen) intoection Followuo item 9617-01: Evaluation and Validation of Meteoroloalcal
Monitorina Data
This item was discussed in NRC Inspection Report 50 482/96-17 and involved the lack ;!
proper validation of meteorological data. Tha meteorological tower design engineer v'as
not properly trained to evaluate and validate the meteorological data. No ;astructions o -
validation enteria had been developed to provide the frequency and methods to
accurately validate the meteorological data. The licensee had previously relied on the
plant computer's radiological release information system to monitor and validate the
meteorological data. However, in 1990, the radiological release information system was
replaced with the nuclear plant information system. The computer program used for
meteorological data verification and validation that was formerly in the radiological
release information system was not subsequentiy included in the nuclear plant
information system.
The licensee reviewed the Updated Safety Analysis Report Table 2.3-29b, " Data
Recovery Statistics," for March 1980 to March 1981, and the samlannual and Annual
Radioactive Effluent Release Reports from July 1985 to December 1990 to assure that
the meteorologic'l data recovery percentage was greater than 90 percent. The 1995
and 1996 equipment out-of service logs, Technical Specification surveil lance tests, and
computer down time were usod to generate accurate meteorological data in the 1996
Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report. The licensee was working to generate
validation enteria which can be programed into the nuclear plant information system
computer to verify and validate meteorological tower instrument data.
The inspector determined that the licensee was in the process of testing the proposed
meteorological data screening criteria on the 1997 meteorological tower instrumentation
data and developing a computer program to perform the meteorclogical data validation.
At the exit raeeting on February 6,1998, Mr. Clay Warren, Vice President,
Operations / Chief Operating Officer, stated that the testing of the meteorological data
screening criteria and development of a computer program to validate the meteorological
tower instrumentation data would be completed by March 15,1998. The licensee also
stated that: (1) the meteorological tower instrumentation data for 1997 will be validated
by March 15,1998, using the tested criteria and computer program, (2) the
meteorological validation program will be procedura!y control;ed, (3) the meteorological
tower instrumentation data for the years 1990 through 1996 will be validated using the
meteorological validation program, and (4) the results will be reported in the 1997 Annual
Effluent Release Report as stated in the 1996 Annual Effluent Release Report. This
inspection followup item will remain open pending the implementation of the
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The inspectoi presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at
an exit meeting on February 6,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings
presented. No proprietary information was identified. During the exit meeting, Mr Clay
Warren, Vice President, Operations / Chief Operating Officer, stated that the
meteorological validation program will be in effect, and the 1997 meteorological
Instrument tower data will be validated by March 15,1998.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSO% CONTACTED
Licensee
C. Warren, Vice President, Operations / Chief Operating Officer
M. Angus, Manager, Licensing and Corrective Action
4 M. Blow, Superintendent, Chemistry
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S. Burkdoll, Supervising Instructor, Health Physics / Chemistry
R Butz, System Engineer, Radiation Monitors
V. Canales, Supervisor, Suppliers / Materials Quality / Purchasing and Material Services
T. Damashek, Supervisor, Licensing
4 R. Denton, Quahty Specialist, Quakty Evaluations
S. Devena System Engineer
, S. Koenig, Supervisor, Quakty Evaluations
R. Hubbard, Superintendent, Operations
B. McKinney, Plant Manager
i T. Morrill, Assistant to Vice President of Engineering
M. McMullen, Senior Engineer, Design Engineering
- K. Mitchell, Chemistry Technician
, R. Muench, Vice President, Engineering
W. Norton, Manager, Performance improvement and Assessment
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C. Palmer, Supervisor, Chemistry
R. Parker, Supervisor, Chemi6try
G. Pendergrass, Supervising Engineer, Performance
J. Pippin, Manager, Training
C. Reekle, Engineering Specialist, Regulatory Compliance
L. Rockers, Chemistry Technician
S. Steen, Supervisor, Chemistry
H. Stubby, Supervisor, Technical Training
T. Wilson, Supervisor, Operations Treatment Systems
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F. Ringwald, Senior Resident inspector
J. Pellet, Chief, Operations Branch
G. Guerra, Radiation Specialist
T. McKernen, Operations Examiner
D. Graves, Senior Project Engineer
LIST OF INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED
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LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSEU
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50-482/9617 01 IFl Evaluation and Validation of Meteorological Monitoring Data
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
ORGANIZATION CHARTS
Chemistry / Health Physics Department January 1999
Operating Crews January 1998
TRAINING DOCUMENTATION
Chemistry department training records
Senior nuclear station operator training records
Raowaste operator training records
QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTS
Quakty Evaluations Biennial Audit Schedule, Revision 13, dated Janaary 29,1997
Quaktv Assurance Audit
Quality Evaluations Audit Report K-477, " Environmental Management (REMP/ODCM/EEMP),"
conducted April 10 through June 30,1997
Vendor Audits
NUPlc Joint Quakty Assurance Audit of NCS Corporation, conducted November 18 21,1996
NUPIC Joint Quakty Assurance Audit of Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services,
conducted April 21-24,1997
NUPIC Joint Quality Assuranc6 Aedit of Flanders /CSC, conducted January 1417,1997
Self angssments
Self A*sessmtnt Report SEL 97 008," Assessment of Chemistry Actions Required by the
ODCM, Technical Specifications, USAR, and NPDES Permit " dhted March 7,1997
Se4 Assessment Report SEL 97-019,"Self Assessn'ent of the Chemistry Training Program,"
dated June 13,1997
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PROCEDURES
AdministratiYeflotedunts
GEN 00 020 " Liquid Waste Processing," Revision 12, January 14,1997
AP 02 002 " Chemistry Surveillance Program," Revision 5, December 30,1997
AP 02-009 * Chemistry Group Organization," Revision 0, June 19,1997
AP 02E-001 " Chemistry Calibration Program," Revision 5, May 6,1997
AP 078-001 " Radioactive Releases," Revision 3, February 17,1997
AP 161001 'l&C Group Calibration of Process Instrumentation and Special
Maintenance,' Revision 0, September 15,1995
AP 17C 009 " Nuclear Station Operator Qualifications and Responsibilities," Revision 3,
May 2,1997
AP 17C-015 ' Operations Watchstation Qualifications," Revision 4, March 26,1996
AP 17C 017 " Superintendent Chemistry Duties and Responsibilities," Revision 1,
May 10,1596
AP 20A-003 " Audit / Surveillance Scheduling," Revision 2. February 12,1997
AP 20A-004 " Audit Procedure," Revision 3, March 13,1997
AP 300 002 " Nuclear Station Operator (NSO) Requalification Training," Revision 3,
August 15,1997
AP 30D-006 " Chemistry Technician Training Program," R:s.sion 3, November 18,1997
Administrative instructions
Al 078 019 " Effluent Management System (EMS) Instructions for Liquid Release Permits,"
Revision 5, May 3,1996
Al 078-020 " Instructions for Composite Preparation," Revision 6, August 16,1997
At 07B 022 " Effluent Management System (EMS) Instructions for Gas Decay Tank
Permits," Revision 3, February 3,1997
Al 078-024 " Effluent Management System (EMS) Instructions for Containment Purge
Permits," Revision 5, November 9,1997
At 078 026 " Effluent Management System (EMS) Instructions for Unit and Radwaste Vent
Permits," Revision 3, August 22,1997
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Al 078-027 " Instructions for Updating the Effluent Management System (EMS) with
Isotopic Composite Results " Revision 1, May 14,1997
Al 070 028 Instructions for Calculation of the Low Setpoint for Gaseous Effluent
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Monitors," Revisien 0, February 22,1996
Al 070 032 " Chemistry Radioactive Release Reports," Revision 1, September 12,1996
Chemistty_P.LotedVIRS
CHA RC 001 " Gross Alpha Measurement," Revision 0, May 31,1996 l
' Tritium Analysis," Revision 4, October 23,1997 l
CHA RC-003
CHA RC 004 " Gamma Isotopic Analysis," Revision 2, April 14,1997 l
CHA RC 005 ' Determination of Gas Activity,' Revision 3, February 25,1997
CHS AX G01 " Sampling of the Unit and Radwaste Vents for Radioactive Gas and Tritium,"
Revision 2, April 18,1997
CHS AX G02 " Exchange of Radioactive Gaseous Monitor Particulate and lodine Filters,"
Revision 8, October 31,1997
CHS AX G03 * Sampling of Building Atmosphere for Radioactive Gas and Tritium,"
Revision 2, June 19,1097
CHS RW G01 " Sampling of the Waste Gas Decay Tanks " Revision 0, October 3,1994
CHS RW LO1 *Radwaste Building Local Liquid Sampling Instructions,' Revision 4,
December 12,1997
CHS SJ 144 *Radwaste Building Sample Station SJ 144 Sampling Instruction," Revision
5, October 31,1997
CHS TB-LO1 " Turbine Building Local Liquid Sampling,' Revision 9 December 9,1997
Surveillanceletts
STN SP-018 " Analog Channel Operational Test Liquid Radwaste Discharge Radiation
Monitor HBRE18," Revision 8, July 10,1996
STN SP-045 " Analog Channel Operational Test Secondary Liquid Waste System
Radiation Monitor HFRE45," Revision 5 February 22,1996
STN SP 052 " Analog Channel Operational Test Steam Generator Blowdown Discharge
Radiation Monitor BMRE52," Revision 5. February 20,1996
STN SP 059 " Analog Channel Operational Test Turbine Building Drain Radiation
Monitor LERE59," Revision 6, March 23,1996
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STN SP 095 " Analog Channel Calibration Test High and Low TDS Discharge to Waste
Water Treatment Radiation Monitor HFRE95," Revision 7, February 23,1996
STN SP 110A * Channel Calibration Radwaste Building Vent Radiation Monitor GHRE10A,"
Revision 2, February 11,1994
STN SP 1100 * Channel Calibration Radwaste Building Vent Radiation Monitor
GHRE100," Revision 3, August 24,1995
STN SP-118 " Channel Calibration Liquid Radwaste Discharge Radiation Monitor
HBRE18," Revision 2, October 31,1995
STN SP 122 * Channel Calibration Containment Purge System Radiation Monitor
GTRE22," Revision 5, November 21,1994
STN SP 133 " Channel Calibtation Containment Purge System Radiation Monitor
GTRE33," Revision 4, December 9,1994
STN SP-145 * Channel Calibration Secondary Liquid Waste Radiation Monitor HFRE45,"
Revision 3, December 15,1995
STN SP 152 " Channel Calibration Steam Generator Blewdown Discharge Radiation
Monitor BMRES2," Revision 1, November 10,1995
STN SP 159 "Chennel Calibration Turbine Buildir g Effluent Radiation Monitor LERE59,"
Revision 2, December 8,1995
STN SP 195 " Channel Calibration Hi/Lo TDS Dist,harge to Waste Water Treatment
Radiation Monitor HFRE95," Revisia n 2, November 30,1995
STS IC-474B " Channel Calibration Unit Ventilation Sydem Radiation Monitor GTRE21B,"
Revision 7, August 24,1995
STN CH 011 " Calibration of the Particulate Detector for Gaseous Monitors," Revision 1,
July 18,1991
STN CH-012 " Calibration of the lodine Detector for Gaseous Monitors," Revision 1,
July 23,1991
STN CH-013 " Calibration of the Gaseous Detector for Gaseous Radiation Monitors,"
Revision 2, February 19,1992
MLSCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
Selected Liquid and Gaseous Radioactive Waste Batch Release Permits
Engineered safety feature ad cleaning systems surveillance test records
Annual Operating Radioactive Effluent Report - 1996
AP 078-003 "Offsite Dose Calculaiion Manual,' Revision 1, tuary 19,1998
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