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RBS USARRevision13 13.1-1September2000CHAPTER137CONDUCTOFOPERATIONS13813.1ORGANIZATIONALSTRUCTUREOFAPPLICANT-(HISTORICALthroughSection13.1.1.1.2.3) 781313.1.1ManagementandTechnicalSupportOrganizationThissectionprovidesinformationrelativetothecorporateorganization,itsfunctionsandresponsibilities,andthenumberandqualificationsofpersonnelparticipatinginthefacilitydesign,designreview,designapproval,constructionmanagement, testing,andoperationofRiverBendStation.13.1.1.1DesignandOperatingResponsibilities Thefollowingsectionssummarizethedegreetowhichdesign,construction,andpreoperationalactivitieshavebeenaccomplishedanddescribethespecificresponsibilitiesand activitiesrelativetotechnicalsupportforoperations.13.1.1.1.1DesignandConstructionActivities13.1.1.1.1.1PrincipalSite-RelatedEngineeringWork MeteorologyApreoperationalmeteorologicalmonitoringprogramwasestablishedatthesiteonDecember16,1971,toprovidethosemeteorologicalfactorsthatbearuponplantdesign,operation,andsafety.Duringthefirsttwoannualcycles,the meteorologicalsystemswerecalibratedbyWeatherMeasure Corporationpersonnel.InMarch1977,theprogramchangedin thatTeledyne-Geotechsuppliednewmeteorologicalinstruments.
Thiscompanycheckedtheinstrumentseverytwomonths.Inaddition,SWECsitepersonnelcheckedtheinstrumentation5daysaweek.SWEC'smeteorologicalgrouprevieweddataobtainedvia thismonitoringprogram.ThesystemswereturnedovertoGSU personnelaftercalibrationbyTeledyne-GeotechinApril1983.
ThemonitoringprogramisdiscussedinSection2.3.
GeologyPriortotheinitiationofconstruction,siteandregionalgeologicalinvestigationswereconductedbygeotechnical personnelofSWECorbyconsultantsretainedbySWECduring RBS USAR Revision 1 13.1-2 August 1988 the period from 1972 to 1975. During construction, all foundations were inspected and photographed. Section 2.5 provides details of these investigations.
SeismologyConsultants to SWEC were assisted by SWEC personnel in conducting geophysical surveys of the site. In particular, Dr. Clay Durham, an independent consultant, was retained to make the seismicity study and interpret seismic survey data. Section 2.5 includes
more detailed information.
HydrologySWEC made use of the project design flood defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to estimate the probable maximum flood (PMF) from offsite areas for the River Bend Station site. Since the plant grade elevation is well above the PMF elevation of the Mississippi River, the controlling event is the potential flooding of the site due to a combination probable maximum precipitation and an operating basis earthquake (OBE). Design integrity of safety-related structures in the event of this occurrence has been assured. Flood protection is discussed further in Section 3.4.1.
Demography SWEC consulted with the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the University of New Orleans, and Gulf South Research Institute for demographic studies relative to population within 50 miles of the plant as discussed in Section 2.1.3.
Environmental Effects A preconstruction monitoring program was developed to enable the collection of data necessary to determine possible impact on the environment due to construction activities and to establish a
baseline from which to evaluate future environmental monitoring. 1 A portion of this program was established to provide for a periodic review of all construction activities and to ensure that those activities conform to the environmental conditions set forth in the construction permit. Preoperational monitoring was provided beginning at least 2 years prior to commercial operation of Unit 1.
1 RBS USARRevision1 13.1-3August198813.1.1.1.1.2DesignofPlantandAncillarySystems1 An evaluation of progress as of December 26, 1984, indicated the estimated percentage of construction completed at that time was 94.4 percent. Activities were then planned in accordance with a fuel load in April 1985 for Unit 1.13.1.1.1.1.3ReviewandApprovalofPlantDesignFeaturesDesigncontrolandreviewofsafety-relatedsystems,components,andstructureswasperformedinaccordancewiththeConstruction QAProgram.Duringtheconstructionphase,theimplementationofdesigncontrolwasdelegatedtoGeneralElectricCompanyfortheNSSS andtoStone&WebsterEngineeringCorporationfortheBOP.
WhileGSUdidnotdesignanysafety-relatedcomponents,the Director-RiverBendProjectswasresponsibleforreview, analysis,andcommentonproposeddesignchangesor modifications.ThisdesignreviewwasaccomplishedthroughwrittenproceduresinaccordancewiththeQAProgram.Inaddition,theManager-ProjectManagementdirectedGSU interfaceswithGEandSWECEngineering,aswellasarrangingthe necessarysupportfortheconstructionprocess.Designcontrol asappliedtofireprotectionrequiredinputfromaqualified fireprotectionengineer.13.1.1.1.1.4SiteLayoutwithRespecttoEnvironmentalEffectsandSecurityProvisions Theshield,turbine,radwaste,fuel,andauxiliarybuildingshaveportionsoftheirstructuresbelowstationgrade,thusgivingalowprofiletothestation.Thegroundsintheimmediatevicinityoftheplantbuildingswillbeattractivelylandscaped.
Undisturbedportionsofthesitewillbeallowedtoremainin theirnaturalstate,withprovisionshavingbeenmadefor managementofwildlife.
1SecurityprovisionsinaccordancewithapplicableNRCregulationswereincorporatedintotheoverallsitelayoutasdescribedin Section13.6.13.1.1.1.1.5DevelopmentofSafetyAnalysisReportsOverallresponsibilityforpreparationandupdatingoftheUSARrestedwiththeGSUnuclearlicensingsection.Preparationofthe individualsectionswasassignedtothecognizanttechnical groupswithinGSU,ortoSWECforbalanceofplantsystemsandGE forNSSsystems.
RBS USARRevision1 13.1-4August198813.1.1.1.1.6ReviewandApprovalofMaterialandComponent SpecificationsSafety-relatedprojectspecificationswerereviewedinaccordancewiththeconstructionphasequalityassuranceprogram.13.1.1.1.1.7ProcurementofMaterialsandEquipment1Procurementofsafety-relatedmaterials,equipment,andserviceswasaccomplishedinaccordancewithconstructionphaseQA
programs.EfficientprocurementproceduresandinstructionswereestablishedtoprovideforplantneedsinaccordancewithestablishedGSUQualityAssuranceandcorporaterequirements.MeasuresweretakenthroughrevisionoftheGSUCorporate PurchasingPolicytoensurethatprocurementfornuclear requirementsoccurredunderQualityAssurancepoliciesand
procedures.TheManager-ProjectManagementwasresponsiblefornuclearfuelprocurement.ThisactivitywasdelegatedtotheSupervisor-NuclearFuelsandhisstaff,whichdeveloped contractsregardingnuclearfuelprocurement.Theremainderof contractmanagementwastheresponsibilityofthe Director-RiverBendProjectswhosedutiesincludeddirecting themonitoringofcontractsrequiredfortheconstructionandoperationofRiverBendStation.13.1.1.1.1.8ManagementandReviewofConstructionActivitiesCommencingwiththestartofsitepreparationinSeptember1975,thefollowingreviewactivitieswereperformedattheconstructionsitebytheGSUconstructiongroup.
1TheManager-ProjectControlwasresponsibleforprojectcostcontrol,accounting,contractsurveillance,andbudgeting.TheManager-ProjectControlreportedtotheSeniorVicePresident-RiverBendNuclearGroupandhadthefollowingindividualsandtheirstaffsreportingtohim:Director-ContractManagementwasresponsibleformonitoringallonsiteconstructionactivitiesperformedbySWECandother contractorstoensurecompliancewithcontractualobligationsas wellasmonitoringprojectaccounting.
RB S U S AR Revision 16 13.1-5 March 2003 1.Director - Task Projects supported the Manager -Project Control by working on any special projects, including financial and contractual problems, arising during the construction of RB S and any subsequent construction during operations. 16 1 When the construction phase was completed, the function of the Manager - Project Control and the organization reporting to him was replaced by the Project Management organization.
1 16 13.1.1.1.2 Preoperational Activities 13.1.1.1.2.1 Development of Human Engineering Design Objectives and Design Phase Review of Proposed Control Room Layouts The human engineering design objectives were developed jointly with G S U headquarters personnel, S WEC, and GE. Features pertinent to making the main control room an environment
conducive to shift operations include: the use of consistent color schemes providing visual relief and instrumentation coordination; floor layering yielding noise abatement; and lighting that minimizes strobing effects and operator disorientation (which can be caused with neon lamps).
The main control room control center area was arranged to be efficient in operation. Every effort was made to ensur e compatibility of all indicating and alarm systems for ease of operator interface. Instrumentation was arranged to minimize personnel interference with control system dynamics and to
provide ease of maintenance and calibration.
S everal design features were implemented that improve the man-machine interface. 1.Control panels were placed for greater ease in control and panel-mounted indicators that provide the best readability were obtained.2.Control display arrangement was designed to allow the operator to distinguish immediately the primary device
from some auxiliary.1 3.Color CRTs in a limited graphics mode were used to increase operator comprehension and information access.
1 4.Uniformity of panel-mounted consoles provide for better recirculation control system operability.5.Design includes features for ready location of faulty component control devices.
RBS USARRevision13 13.1-6September200013.1.1.1.2.2DevelopmentandImplementationofStaffRecruitingandTrainingPrograms1ThetrainingprogramsthatareutilizedforthisfacilityaredescribedinSection13.2.Theseprogramshavebeenimplemented inaccordancewiththescheduleindicatedinthatsection.A positiononRegulatoryGuide1.8,PersonnelSelectionandTraining,ispresentedinSection1.8.13.1.1.1.2.3DevelopmentofPlansforInitialTestingTheGSURiverBendStation(RBS)StartupandTestSuperintendentandhisstaffwereresponsibleforallaspectsoftheRiverBendStationstartupandtestprogram.Thescopeoftestingthatwasaccomplishedduringthetestprogramwasdefinedbythisgroup.
Thisincludeddefiningtheboundariesofthesystemstobetested sothataclearinterfacecouldbeestablishedwheresystems overlapped.Effortwasexpendedtowardsdefiningthemanpowerand materialrequirementsrequiredbythestartupandtestprogram(Chapter14).AconceptualplanforRBS-1waspreparedandapprovedbyGSU.ThisplandetailedtheGSUstartuporganizationandprovided manpowerestimatesforthetestingsequences.12ThestartupmanualprovidedageneraldescriptionoforganizationalresponsibilitiesandofSWECandGEinterfaces regardingthestartupprogram.Proceduresforwriting, reviewing,andimplementingtestsweregiven.Preoperationaland initialtestprogrampolicieswerestatedandthe responsibilitiesoftheFacilityReviewCommittee(FRC)andJointTestGroup(JTG)weredelineatedregardingtheperformanceofreviews.Startupprocedurepreparationwascompleted.
Preoperational,startupandtestprogramsincorporatedthe operationalstaff.Theexperiencegainedprovidedanimproved workingknowledgeofthesystems,components,andequipmentat
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13 RBS USARRevision13 13.1-7September2000813.1.1.1.2.4DevelopmentofPlantMaintenanceProgramsThemaintenanceprogramsareorganizedtoensureefficientmaintenancewhilemaintainingradiationexposureaslowasis reasonablyachievable.TheorganizationisdescribedinSection 13.1.2.ThepersonnelreporttotheManager-Maintenance.10Maintenanceshallbescheduledandplannedconsideringthepossiblesafetyconsequencesofconcurrentorsequential maintenance,testingoroperatingactivities.Exceptin emergenciesorabnormaloperatingconditionswhereimmediate actionsarerequiredtoprotectthehealthandsafetyofthepublic,toprotectequipmentorpersonnel,ortopreventthedeteriorationofplantconditionstopossiblyunsafeorunstable level,maintenanceormodificationofequipmentshallbe preplannedandperformedinaccordancewithwrittenprocedures.
Wherewrittenprocedureswouldberequiredandarenotused,the activitiesthatwereaccomplishedaredocumentedafterthefact andreceivethesamedegreeofreviewasiftheyhadbeen preplanned.
10Themaintenancestaffissizedtoperformtheroutineand preventivemaintenanceworkload.Thestationstaffis supplementedasnecessarybyotherEOImaintenancecrewsandoutsidecontractors.Maintenanceandrepairsofsafety-relatedequipmentareperformedunderthedirectionofcognizant supervisorsandinaccordancewithacceptedproceduresandwork
practices.Thescopeandfrequencyofthepreventivemaintenanceisbasedonpastexperiencewithsimilarequipment,engineeringjudgment,andthemanufacturer'srecommendations.Suitablerecordsarekeptto establish,ataminimum,themaintenancehistoryofmajor safety-relatedequipment.Maintenanceandrepairsof safety-relatedequipmentisperformedinaccordancewithwritten maintenanceinstructions,operatinginstructions,stationorders,vendortechnicalmanuals,andapplicablecodesandregulations.Exceptforemergencies,allmaintenanceworkispreplanned.1312TheresponsibilityfordevelopmentofPlantMaintenanceProgramslieswithPlantStaff.Recommendationsforcreating,modifying,orremovinganyprogramsorprocedurewhichaffectPlantMaintenancemustbereviewedandapprovedbytheGeneralManagerorbyeithertheManager-OperationsortheManager-Maintenance.Shouldchangesaffectdesignorplantoperations, theEngineeringgroupisnotifiedforproperreviewandapproval.
Duringstartup,anytestsorexperimentsrequiringchangesto existingorproposedmaintenanceprogramsorproceduresarereviewedbytheManager-Maintenanceforresolutionofpotential problems.81213 RBS USAR Revision 25 13.1-8 8 13.1.1.1.3 Technical Support for Operations 10 Technical support for plant operations has been established and is in effect for RBS. Refer to the Quality Assurance Program Manual (QAPM) for discussion of the EOI Management structure, Fig. 13.1-2 through 4 for the RBS Administrative structure, and Fig. 13.1-6 for the RBS Plant Operations structure. The Engineering department provides technical support to RBS for the
life of the plant (see Fig. 13.1-4). Safety-related design work (and nonsafety-related design work) for RBS is the responsibility of the Director - Engineering. Performance of design work is delegated to the various Managers and their staff with additional input available from outside consultants. This design work, i.e., configuration management including drawing control, is
accomplished in accordance with procedures. Departmental procedures reflect applicable regulatory requirements and stipulate proper preparation, review, approval and verification.
10 The Licensing section coordinates and effects official communications with the NRC staff, develops documentation concerning the station facility licenses and permits, and provides recommendations on regulatory issues. 13 The corporate Fuels & Analysis Group, coordinates, monitors, and directs (1) RBS contracts and activities for procurement, conversion, enrichment, and fabrication of uranium fuels; (2) spent fuel and high level waste disposal contracts and programs;
(3) material safeguards programs; (4) work control of planning, design, and manufacture; and (5) economic analysis and accounting, participant, rate, financial, and QA support on nuclear fuels, and (6) probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) and risk-informed program work efforts, as well as deterministic safety analysis.
The Operations Support section, located at Echelon One in Jackson, Mississippi, reports to the Vice President - Operations Support and is responsible for providing support in the areas of Oversight, Security, Materials Purchasing and Controls and
Nuclear Support.
13.1.1.2 Organizational Arrangement Entergy Operations, Inc. (EOI) is a generating subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, a registered public utility holding company. EOI's principal office is located in Jackson, Mississippi. EOI
assumes sole responsibility for the operation of River Bend Station (RBS) while Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC, which is also a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, maintains ownership of
RBS. By way of NRC Order issued on October 26, 2007, the Facility Operating License was transferred to a new Louisiana limited liability company, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC. By way of Amendment No. 189 issued on October 1, 2015, the Facility Operating License was transferred from Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC, to Entergy Louisiana, LLC. Subsequent references to "Gulf States Utilities" and "GSU" contained herein are retained for historical purposes.
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The corporate organization which provides the line responsibility for the operation of the company is discussed in the Quality Assurance Program Manual (QAPM). 10 Several groups in EOI Corporate provide support functions for the plant. Additionally, the plant staff is augmented by members of
certain EOI Corporate groups assigned to the site. EOI Corporate provides support in the areas of nuclear fuels, legal, finance, industrial safety, human resources, communications, employee
concerns, oversight, licensing, operating experience, quality assurance, security, and engineering. Also, members of various groups coordinate with peers from the other EOI plants to develop
common programs or to exchange information.
Figure 13.1-2 depicts the RBS onsite management structure. Figures
13.1-4 and 13.1-7 depict organization charts for RBS administration support groups. Figure 13.1-4 depicts an organization chart for the RBS Engineering group. Figure 13.1-5 depicts an organization chart for shift staffing during operations and Figure 13.1-6 depicts an organization chart for the Plant Operations structure.
EOI is committed to providing the necessary fire protection for RBS during operation. Administrative controls and procedures exist which ensure safe, reliable activities at RBS. Additional details regarding fire protection at RBS can be found in USAR Section 9.5.1 and Appendices 9A and 9B. 14 13.1.1.2.1.1 Position Titles
The position titles discussed in the following sections are identified in general terms and may not be identical to the current EOI position titles. An example is referring to the RBS General
Manager, Plant Operations as the General Manager.
13.1.1.2.2 Site Vice President 12 The ultimate responsibility for design, procurement, construction, testing, quality assurance, and operation of RBS rests with the Site Vice President who reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The Site Vice President delegates certain authority to the General
Manager and the Regulatory and Performance Improvement Director.
8 10 12 13 14 RBS USARRevision13 13.1-9aSeptember200013813.1.1.2.3GeneralManagerTheGeneralManagerisresponsiblefortheoverallsafe,reliable,andefficientoperationofRBS;maintainingcompliance withtherequirementsoftheoperatinglicenseandtechnical specifications;andmaintainingaproperlytrainedandlicensed operatingstaff.AdditionaldiscussioniscontainedinSection13.1.2.2.1.
813 RBS USARRevision14 13.1-9bSeptember2001THISPAGELEFTINTENTIONALLYBLANK RBS USAR Revision 25 13.1-10 13 13.1.1.2.4 Director - Regulatory and Performance Improvement 14 The Director - Regulatory and Performance Improvement is responsible for site management of Performance Improvement, Emergency Planning, Security and Training.
The Director - Regulatory and Performance Improvement is responsible for providing timely and accurate information to senior RBS management concerning overall plant nuclear safety and reliability, and providing the same information to RBS line organizations.
13.1.1.2.4.1 Manager - Performance Improvement 14 The Manager - Performance Improvement is responsible for the RBS corrective action program, operating experience, performance assessments, industrial safety and human performance. The corrective action program includes trending and trend analysis for identification of adverse trends for management action. The
operating experience program provides processes and industry information for utilization at the site. The Manager - Performance Improvement reports to the Director - Regulatory and
Performance Improvement (See Fig. 13.1-7).
13.1.1.2.4.2 Manager - Regulatory Assurance
The Manager - Regulatory Assurance is responsible for licensing activities to ensure RBS is operated and maintained in accordance with NRC rules and regulations and other agency rules.
Responsibilities include maintaining appropriate RBS interface with the NRC regional offices in Arlington, Texas, and
appropriate state and local officials. Licensing is responsible for maintaining the Operating License and Technical Specifications, and for the interface with the NRC Headquarters offices in Rockville, Maryland. The Manager - Regulatory Assurance reports to the Director - Regulatory Compliance (See Fig. 13.1-7).
13 13.1.1.2.4.3 Manager - Emergency Planning The Manager - Emergency Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining an Emergency Response Plan for RBS that meets regulatory requirements for supporting the operating license and for ensuring the Plan remains current. He is responsible for the interface with local and state emergency response programs, the development of scenarios for site exercises and the training of site emergency preparedness personnel. The Manager - Emergency Planning reports to the Director - Regulatory and Performance
Improvement (See Fig. 13.1-7).
RBS USAR Revision 25 13.1-11 14 13 13.1.1.2.5 Manager - Training
The Manager - Training reports to the Director - Regulatory and Performance Improvement. The Manager - Training is responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of the
training program for both licensed and non-licensed positions and the general employee training program for the remainder of the RBS staff. Areas of responsibility include a plant-referenced
simulator used in RO/SRO training courses. See Section 13.2 for a further description of the RBS training program. 10 8 14 13.1.1.2.6 Manager - Finance The Manager - Finance is responsible for business services at RBS.
13.1.1.2.6.1 Supervisor - Document Control/Records Management
The Supervisor - Document Control/Records Management is responsible for the document control and records management for RBS and reports directly to EOI Corporate with a supporting
function to the Manager - Regulatory Assurance.
13.1.1.2.7 Director - Engineering 16 15 14 The Director - Engineering reports to the Vice President-Site Engineering. The Director - Engineering is responsible for the overall engineering activities of RBS. The Director -
Engineering manages the activities of engineering groups which include Design and Program Engineering and Systems and Engineering. Principal duties include:
14 15 16 1.The engineering effort of RBS and others in the design and analysis of equipment and systems, and in the control of changes.
2.Task force leadership for special, complex technical projects with limited duration but great significance to the plant.
8 10 13 RB S U S AR Revision 24 13.1-12 13 10 8 3.Transient analysis of the system, support of the plant in operation, and support of licensing and technical specifications.
4.Implementation of the design control system, primarily through control and tracking of design changes; design document coordination; and maintenance of procedures.
5.Review and analysis of proposed design changes of the plant to ensure that the design meets EOI corporate requirements, requirements of regulatory criteria, and industry concerns.
Includes investigation and suggestion of alternative designs if there is a concern with the existing or proposed design.
6.Performance Monitoring of plant systems and components.
7.Nuclear performance of the reactor core.
13.1.1.2.7.1 Manager - Design and Program Engineering 15 The Manager - Design and Program Engineering is responsible for the Mechanical, Civil/Piping, Electrical, Instrument and Control and Procurement Engineering sections. The Manager - Design and Program Engineering is also responsible for providing drafting, procedure maintenance, control of vendor technical information, and minor modifications. The Manager - Design and Program Engineering assures that the plant structures, systems and
components are within the established design basis and licensing commitments, and that proposed modifications and enhancements to the design basis are acceptable and licensable before being implemented. Responsibility includes planning, directing, coordinating, and participating in analytical changes to the established design criteria to assure the design is controlled, reviewed and approved appropriately, and documented. In addition, responsibility includes the design control program for
assigned structures, systems and components and Equipment Qualification. Responsibility includes the accurate documentation of design bases and design output in the form of
drawings and engineering procedures.
10 16 13.1.1.2.7.2 Deleted 15 8 13 16 RB S U S AR Revision 24 13.1-13 15 13 8 13.1.1.2.7.3 DELETED 13.1.1.2.7.4 Manager -
S ystem s and Components Engineering 15 16 The Manager -
S ystem s and Components Engineering is responsible for performance monitoring of plant systems and components, and implementation of the maintenance rule.
13.1.1.2.8 Nuclear S tation S ecurity 14 The Manager -
S ecurity at RB S is responsible for the conduct and content of the security programs and procedures. The Manager -
Security is also responsible for a contracted security guard force which implements and maintains the RB S Physical Security Plan. The Manager -
S ecurity reports to the Director, Regulatory and Performance Improvement. 14 13.1.1.2.9 Manager - Information Technology The Manager - Information Technology at RB S is responsible for performance monitoring of plant computer systems and information technology (IT) infrastructure, services and support. The Manager - IT reports directly to the corporate Director - IT.
16 13.1.1.3 Qualifications of Headquarters S taff 13.1.1.3.1 General Members of the support staff (personnel in the Nuclear Fuels Group at the corporate office at Echelon One in Jackson, Mississippi) available for the technical support of RB S activities possess the education, experience, and skills that provide reasonable assurance that decisions and actions during the design, procurement, construction, testing, quality assurance, and operation of RB S do not constitute a hazard to the health and safety of the public. 15 12 10 The S afety Review Committee (S RC), responsible for independent reviews, has a majority of members who are not directly responsible for plant operations. More details on the SRC can be found in S ection 13.4.3.
8 10 13 12 15 RB S U S AR Revision 13 13.1-13a S eptember 2000 13 8 The educational background and experience of the members of the support staff meet or exceed the criteria presented in
AN S I/AN S-3.1-1978. The qualifications for nuclear plant personnel are described in S ection 13.1.3.
13.1.1.3.2 Resumes
The resumes of key personnel providing technical assistance for the operation of RB S are available upon request.
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- Fire brigade composition may be less than the minimum requirements for a period of time not to exceed 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, in order to accommodate unexpected absence, provided immediate action is taken to fill the required position.
Revision 24 13.1-14 13 8 13.1.2 Operations Organization
The operation of RB S is under the responsibility and authority of the General Manager. 12 RB S instructions and procedures used by the Operations staff are reviewed in accordance with the site procedures and the QAPM.
12 13.1.2.1 Plant Organization
The plant organization for RB S is shown on Figures 13.1-5 and 13.1-6. The number of personnel normally available to support plant operations and those plant positions requiring NRC licenses are indicated in these figures. When additional personnel are required to augment the normal crews during outages, RB S plans to have plant personnel work overtime and use consultants and contractor personnel to handle the additional work load.
8 13.1.2.1.1 Operations 14 The Operations section is responsible for fuel loading, startup, operation, liquid radwaste processing other than as managed by the Chemists, and shutdown of all station equipment. They also provide the nucleus of the emergency and fire-fighting teams.
The operations section is under the responsibility and authority of two Assistant Operations Managers who report to the Manager - Operations. The Assistant Operations Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the plant and for issuing special orders to shift operations personnel. Either the Operations
Manager or at least one of the Assistant Operations Managers is an S RO. 16 The normal shift crew is shown on Figure 13.1-5. As shown, at least two Radiation Protection Technicians, one Nuclear Chemistry Technician, and one Maintenance Technician are on duty at all times. A site fire brigade of at least five members shall be maintained on site at all times.* The fire brigade shall not include the S hift Manager, Supervisor - Control Room, the Shift Technical Advisor, nor the two other members of the minimum shift crew necessary for safe shutdown of the unit and any personnel required for other essential functions during a fire emergency.
13 14 16 RB S U S AR Revision 20 13.1-14a 14 13 As an option, the Operations Department may utilize the Shift Technical Advisor (STA) on shift as either a separate shift individual or in the combined role of S RO/STA. If a separate S TA-only position is on shift, he will report to the S hift Manager and is assigned to evaluate plant conditions and provide advice to the Shift Manager during plant transient and accident conditions. Additional discussion regarding S TAs and S RO/STAs is provided in S ections 13.1.2.3, 13.1.2.3.5, and 13.2.
14 Plant management and technical support is present or on call at all times. This shift composition provides adequate manpower to cover operating contingencies which can reasonably be expected to occur, and if necessary, implement the Emergency Plan. 8 8 13 16 16 RB S U S AR Revision 13 13.1-14b S eptember 2000
THI S PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY RB S U S AR Revision 16 13.1-15 March 2003 13 12 13.1.2.1.2 Maintenance The Maintenance section is under the responsibility and authority of the Manager - Maintenance. The Maintenance section is responsible for plant maintenance activities, as well as support services in the plant. The Superintendents report directly to the Manager - Maintenance in the performance of assigned responsibilities. Each superintendent is responsible for those specific maintenance duties applicable to his or her group. This includes control of general maintenance or modification subcontracted activities. Duties include but are not limited to coordination, development, and administration of the section and its personnel; and the development, review, implementation and control of appropriate procedures and records.
S uperintendents are directly responsible for work performed by assigned personnel
to maintain and/or repair equipment to ensure adherence to RB S Operating Manual, applicable Technical Specifications and the QAPM. They are also responsible for installation of new systems
and components.
12 16 13 16 RB S U S AR Revision 24 13.1-16 16 13 13.1.2.1.3 Radiation Protection The Radiation Protection section is responsible for establishing and implementing the RB S radiation protection program. This includes ensuring that radiation exposure is kept as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) and within the guidelines of 10CFR20. This section also ensures that all plant staff, contractors, and visitors to RB S have received proper radiation training and are monitored for radiation in accordance with the Radiation Protection Plan and NRC regulations. This section
certifies that all radioactive material meets DOT, NRC, and receiver requirements prior to being removed from RB S. The Radiation Protection section is under the responsibility and authority of the Manager - Radiation Protection, who reports to the General Manager. The Manager - Radiation Protection is responsible for the management of the RB S Radiation Protection program and the direction of all radiation protection department personnel. The Manager supervises the radiation and personnel monitoring programs, the ALARA program, the respiratory protection program, and the whole body counting program. He ensures that adequate radiation protection training has been given to all plant staff and emergency team members and that they have completed training and medical qualifications prior to
working in radiation areas. 8 13.1.2.1.4 Chemistry The Chemistry section is responsible for plant chemistry, and environmental and effluent activities, including sampling and analysis of radioactive and nonradioactive plant fluid systems; trend analysis of results; and recommendations for corrective action. The chemistry section is under the responsibility and
authority of the Manager - Chemistry. The Manager - Chemistry reports to the General Manager. 10 8 10 13 13.1.2.1.5 Planning and S cheduling Outage The Outage Planning/
S cheduling section is responsible for planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting plant outage activities. Outage planning and scheduling is under the
responsibility and authority of the Manager , Production. 16 RB S U S AR Revision 24 13.1-17 13.1.2.2 Plant Personnel Responsibilities and Authorities 13 8 The functions, responsibilities, and authorities of key supervisory and technical positions in the RB S organization are briefly described in the following sections. Detailed administrative
procedures for these positions have been prepared in accordance
with AN S I/AN S 3.1-1978, "
Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel."
13.1.2.2.1 General Manager 14 The General Manager has overall responsibility for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant and training of the staff. He is responsible for maintaining compliance with the requirements of the operating license and technical specifications.
It is his responsibility to maintain a staff of properly trained and licensed personnel to accomplish all the various plant functions. He reports directly to the S ite Vice President.
14 The General Manager issues plant administrative procedures, which clearly define the responsibilities and authorities of key plant personnel.
During the absence of the General Manager, his responsibilities are assumed by a Manager or other qualified individual as described in the S tation Administrative Procedures (see also Section 13.1.2.2.5).
13.1.2.2.2 Managers and S uperintendents The Managers report directly to the General Manager, with the Superintendents reporting directly to the Manager responsible for the functional area. These positions exercise managerial responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of RB S. Either the General Manager or the Manager - Operations will have been trained to a level commensurate with a S enior Reactor Operator or have been previously certified or licensed as
an S RO on a BWR power plant. 14 The following positions report to the Manager - Operations:
- 1. Assistant Operations Manager -
S hift 2. Assistant Operations Manager -
S upport
- 3. Reactor Engineering S upervisor 8 13 14 RB S U S AR Revision 24 13.1-18 14 13 8 In the absence of the Manager - Operations, the responsibilities are assumed by an Assistant Operations Manager or another
designated individual.
14 Maintenance Department S uperintendents report to the Manager - Maintenance. They are responsible as assigned to supervise the functions/activities of the following:
- 1. Electrical Maintenance
- 2. Mechanical Maintenance
- 3. Instrumentation and Control Maintenance 16 12 4. Composite Teams 12 16 In the absence of the Manager - Maintenance, the responsibilities
are assumed by a designated individual.
Four supervisors
/superintendents report to the Manager -
Radiation Protection.
In the absence of the Manager - Radiation Protection, the
responsibilities are assumed by a supervisor/superintendent or by another individual, as designated by the Manager - Radiation
Protection.
13.1.2.2.3 Manager - Chemistry
Two supervisors report to the Manager - Chemistry. In the absence of the Manager - Chemistry, the responsibilities are assumed by one of the Supervisors or by another designated individual.
8 13 RB S U S AR Revision 23 13.1-19 13 8 13.1.2.2.4 Manager -
Nuclear Oversight The Manager - Nuclear Oversight is assigned responsibility for assuring implementation of the EOI QA program onsite and any additions or changes thereto at the station. He reports directly to the Director - Oversight (corporate office), and maintains a working interface and communication with the General Manager and other members of the Plant S taff. 13.1.2.2.5 Contingency Responsibilities During normal plant operations, the General Manager is responsible for overall plant operation. In the event of unexpected contingencies of a temporary nature, or whenever the General Manager is unavailable, the following persons will be responsible in the order listed for all plant operational activities. 14 1.Manager - Operations2.Assistant Operations Manager (S hift or S upport)3.S hift Manager 14 In the event of incidents that require the implementation of the RB S Emergency Plan, responsibilities will be as indicated therein. 13.1.2.3 Operating S hift Crews 16 The minimum shift crew composition is described in T S/ TRM S ection 5.0 Administrative Control, Subsection 5.2.2 Unit Staff. Deviations in the number of Operations personnel assigned to shift are controlled by administrative procedures. There are one qualified Radiation Protection Technician assigned to each shift to implement the radiation protection program, one Nuclear Chemistry Technician to perform necessary sampling and analysis, and a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot instrumentation problems.
8 13 16 RBS USARRevision 2113.1-20138During normal operation, the number of operating shift crews willusually be from four to six. If a strike should occur the number of shift crews may be three.1413.1.2.3.1 Shift Manager10The Shift Manager, an SRO, is responsible to the AssistantOperations Manager - Shift for all activities relating to station operation and safety during his assigned shift. This responsibility includes compliance with applicable license and regulatory requirements, and the safety of plant personnel and equipment. In the event of an accident or emergency, the Shift Manager is responsible for determining the severity of thesituation and directing the actions of the shift personnel untilhe is relieved. The Shift Manager has the responsibility to shut down the plant if, in his judgment, conditions warrant this action. There is one Shift Manager assigned to each shift, representing the senior management individual on shift, and is onsite when fuel is being moved or loaded.
8 10 13 14 RB S U S AR Revision 24 13.1-21 13.1.2.3.2 Control Room S upervisor 14 10 The Control Room S upervisor, an S RO, monitors the reactor controls, directs all core alterations, and directs the activities of the Reactor Operators and Auxiliary Operators. He reports to the Shift Manager and has the authority and responsibility to shut down the plant if, in his judgment, conditions warrant this action. There is at least one Control Room S upervisor assigned to each shift and in the main control room at all times unless relieved by an active S RO licensed individual.
10 13.1.2.3.3 Reactor Operator s 8 The Reactor Operators, under the direction of the Control Room Supervisor or the Shift Manager monitor and manipulate the reactor controls as well as other controls and plant auxiliary equipment. There are normally three Reactor Operators assigned to each shift, at least one of which is stationed in the main
control room at all times. However, when a separate STA is assigned on shift, an additional Auxiliary Operator may be substituted for a Reactor Operator. A Reactor Operator may be the Fire Brigade Leader on his/her assigned shift.
Section 9B.4.8 describes fire brigade size and membership.
13.1.2.3.4 Auxiliary Operator s The Auxiliary Operators, under the direction of the Control Room S upervisor or Shift Manager, operate the plant auxiliary equipment and the radwaste system. There are normally five
Auxiliary Operators assigned to each shift, one of which is assigned to Radwaste. They are non
-licensed personnel. An Auxiliary Operator may be the Fire Brigade Leader on his/her assigned shift.
Section 9B.4.8 describes fire brigade size and membership.
13.1.2.3.5 S hift Technical Advisor The S hift Technical Advisor (STA) is an individual assigned to evaluate plant conditions and provide advice to the Shift Manager during plant transient and accident conditions. This individual
is utilized on shift if the S hift Manager or Control Room S upervisor is not qualified to assume the dual-role S RO/S TA position.
8 14 RBS USARRevision8 13.1-22August1996813.1.3QualificationsofNuclearPlantPersonnel13.1.3.1QualificationRequirementsRBSpersonnelmeettherequirementsofANSI/ANS3.1-1978,SelectionandTrainingofNuclearPowerPlantPersonnel.13.1.3.2QualificationsofPlantPersonnelResumesareavailableuponrequest.
8 RBS USAR Revision 14 13.2-1 September 2001 1 13.2 TRAINING
13.2.1 River Bend Station Staff Training Program The objectives of this program are to:
- 1. Establish and maintain an organization fully qualified to be responsible for the operation, maintenance and
technical aspects of the River Bend Station
- 2. Train sufficient personnel to operate and maintain the
plant in a safe and reliable manner throughout its life
- 3. Prepare operational, technical, professional and other
personnel requiring licenses for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Examinations
- 4. Provide the necessary training, on a continuing basis, to insure adequate numbers of qualified individuals exist to offset the impact(s) of promotions and/or attrition
- 5. Provide requalification training to maintain a high level of proficiency throughout the plant staff. 14 8A 8 3 River Bend Station is a member of the National Academy for Nuclear Training. Membership is obtained after receiving accreditation for twelve specified training programs. To obtain and maintain accreditation for a program, River Bend Station must demonstrate to the National Nuclear Accrediting Board that a program meets accreditation objectives. These objectives provide for a performance based training program which is known as the systematic approach to training. 7 The plant staff training matrix is presented in Fig. 13.2-1. This matrix is established to meet long-term training needs. It is the intent of RBS to provide training to each individual(s) as outlined herein unless:
7 1. The individual(s) are already qualified on the basis of experience, academic or related technical training
- 2. The individual(s) have received sufficient documented on-the-job training to negate the need for specific formal classroom instruction.
1 3 8 8A 14 RBS USAR Revision 24 13.2-2 1 Any deviation between the training an individual actually receives and that identified in Fig. 13.2-1 will be documented in accordance with approved programs and this documentation retained in the training records system. Having not received all the identified training does not in itself disqualify an individual from performing duties associated with his or her job, so long as he or she is allowed to perform only those function(s) for which documented qualifications exist. 14 13 10 7 The overall training program for the plant staff is the responsibility of the Site Vice President. The details of the training program(s) and the administration thereof are the responsibility of the Manager - Training or his designee.
The Manager - Training delegates the responsibility for implementation of specific programs to individual discipline supervisors. The supervisors are responsible for the quality and
adequacy of the program content, material development, presentation, examinations, performance evaluation, and documentation of each respective program.
10 Those individuals applying for a license or license renewal will have certification complete pursuant to 10CFR Sections 55.31 (a)(4) and 55.57 (a)(4) and (a)(5) signed by the Site Vice President and provided to the NRC on NRC Form 398.
Form 398 will be completed in accordance with the guidance in NUREG 1021.
7 13 14 13.2.1.1 Program Description
Professional, supervisory, and technical personnel receive training necessary to satisfy requirements for their positions. This training will consist of formal classroom presentations coupled with on-the-job training. Vendor training will be utilized, as necessary, to provide additional knowledge on specific tasks.
1 RBS USAR Revision 19 13.2-3 1 The overall training program for River Bend Station (RBS) is designed to provide plant staff training. The individual training programs comply with Regulatory Guide 1.8 and ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978. They are designed to utilize past training and/or experience coupled with the necessary site specific
training to insure each position within the plant staff is manned by a competent, well qualified individual.
SRO candidates who serve in the dual role SRO/Shift Technical Advisor (STA) capacity have as a minimum the education and training required by the Commission Policy Statement on
Engineering Expertise on Shift, October 28, 1985 (FR 43621).
Individuals assigned as STA, who are not SRO licensed, will be given the training described in Section 13.2.
10.5, which meets the intent of NUREG-0737, TMI Action Plan Item I.A.1.1. 7 RBS also complies with Reg. Guide 1.8 in that RBS will require that license candidates complete 3 months of on-shift experience as an extra person. This will be accomplished during the control room training program as the candidate assumes a trainee status with no concurrent duties.
7 In the following subsections, the training program elements are described to include a general course description and the
approximate course length. Each course is presented by instructors qualified in accordance with applicable procedures.
13.2.2 General Employee Training (A1) 14 The objective of the RBS General Employee Training Program is to indoctrinate all personnel requiring unescorted access to the plant in the general procedures utilized to assure nuclear plant
safety and personnel safety. Only those personnel who have completed the applicable General Employee Training Course are allowed unescorted protected area or radiation control area access. General Employee Training courses cover eight areas, as specified in ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978, 10CFR19, and Regulatory Guides 8.13 and 8.27.
1 14 RBS USAR Revision 25 13.2-4 14 1 1.Quality assurance training
2.Radiation protection training 3.Station emergency procedures
4.Industrial health and safety
5.Access control and security 6.Plant description, operating policy, organization and administration
7.Fire protection
8.Fitness-for duty and Supervisory Observation.
Training in specific job-related procedures and instructions will be accomplished by the responsible supervisor.
New employees and contractor personnel participate in the initial General Employee Training. Temporary consultants, maintenance, service personnel, vendor personnel, etc, receive the General Employee Training to the extent necessary to safely execute their duties. Personnel with equivalent training from other facilities may be given only the site-specific portion of the program.
13.2.2.1 General Employee Retraining
In order to maintain the knowledge acquired during the initial training, periodic retraining is provided. Retraining is accomplished by self study seminars, safety meetings, computer
based training and formal classroom lectures so that retraining is provided in the areas covered by the initial training but will also include any modifications, plant changes, or other updates
needed for the program.
14 The GET retraining program will be conducted at a frequency to meet the needs of the plant personnel such that each employee is provided retraining on a periodic basis. This retraining includes retraining for radiation workers.
1 RBS USAR Revision 14 13.2-5 September 2001 1 13.2.2.2 Respiratory Protection Training (A2) 14 Training in airborne hazards and the use of respirators is provided to indoctrinate personnel in the proper methods of protecting themselves from inhaling toxic or radioactive materials. This training is provided for familiarization only and does not replace the mask fit and tests conducted by Radiation Protection or training.
13.2.3 Emergency Response Training (A3)
Personnel assigned duties associated with the Emergency Plan will complete specialized training commensurate with their job responsibilities. Emergency Response training is administered as
described in the Emergency Plan Section 13.3.7.1. 7 7 14 13.2.4 Supervisory Skills Training (A4)
This course of study consists of training in the following areas
for supervisory positions:
- 1. Leadership
- 2. Interpersonal Communication
- 3. Command Responsibilities
- 4. Motivation of Personnel
- 5. Problem Analysis
- 6. Decisional Analysis. 14 13.2.5 Fire Protection Training
Fire protection training consists of training in three specific areas: 1. Employees designated to be members of the station fire brigade. 2. Employees assigned to the fire protection staff.
- 3. Offsite fire departments.
Specific training requirements for each of the above categories of personnel are as described in the following sections.
1 14 RBS USAR Revision 14 13.2-6 September 2001 14 1 13.2.5.1 Fire Brigade Training (B1) 14 Personnel assigned as fire brigade members receive formal training prior to assuming brigade duties. The course subject matter is selected to satisfy the requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.120 (see Section 1.8 for clarification), Branch Technical Position CMEB 9.5-1 and the NRC document "Nuclear Plant Fire Protection Functional Responsibilities, Administrative Controls, and Quality Assurance." In addition, course material selection also includes guidance from NFPA Codes 801, 802, and 803. The training includes both classroom instruction and field exercises.
Course material includes the following classroom instruction:
- 1. Chemistry of fire
- 2. Classification of fires and principles of extinguishment
- 3. Fire prevention and inspection techniques
- 4. Fire protection systems
- 5. Radiological safety aspects of fires at nuclear
facilities
- 6. Indoctrination of plant firefighting plans with specific
identification of individual responsibilities
- 7. Identification of the type and location of fire hazards and associated types of fires that could occur in the plant 8. The toxic and corrosive characteristics of expected products of combustion
- 9. Identification of the location of firefighting equipment for each fire area and familiarization with the layout of the plant, including access and egress routes
- 10. The proper use of available firefighting equipment and the correct method of fighting each type of fire including: fires in energized electrical equipment, fires in cables and cable trays, hydrogen fires, fires involving flammable and combustible liquids or hazardous process chemicals, fires resulting from construction or modifications (welding), and record file fires 1
RBS USAR Revision 14 13.2-7 September 2001 1 11. The proper use of communication, lighting, ventilation, and emergency breathing equipment
- 12. The proper method for fighting fires inside buildings and confined spaces
- 13. The direction and coordination of firefighting activities (fire brigade leaders only)
- 14. Detailed review of firefighting strategies and procedures
- 15. Review of the latest plant modifications and corresponding changes in firefighting plans.
Items 14 and 15 may be deleted from the training of nonoperations personnel who may be assigned to the fire brigade.
Field exercises are conducted to rei nforce the classroom training and provide an opportunity to practice the skills learned. These
exercises include:
- 1. Fighting small fires with portable fire extinguishers
- 2. Interior firefighting using breathing apparatus
- 3. Controlling incidents involving flammable gases or
pressurized liquid fuels
- 4. Fighting large flammable liquid fires using hose lines
and/or foam
- 5. Fighting flammable liquid fires inside building.
The classroom instruction and field exercises are provided by qualified individuals who are knowledgeable, experienced, and
suitably trained in fighting the types of fires that could occur and in using the types of equipment available at RBS. 14 13.2.5.2 Fire Protection Staff Training (B2) 14 The station fire protection staff receives training in:
- 1. Design and maintenance of fire detection, suppression, and extinguishing systems
- 2. Fire prevention techniques and procedures 1
RBS USAR Revision 14 13.2-8 September 2001 1 3. Firefighting techniques and procedures for plant personnel and the fire brigades 14 4. Hazardous material identification and handling.
Specific courses to achieve the above training objectives will be provided for the System Engineers assigned to the fire protection staff if they are not fully trained when hired. These courses
are available from the fire and emergency training facility operated by Louisiana State University and will be attended as necessary by these individuals. Other training organizations may
be used to provide this training on a case-by-case basis.
13.2.5.3 Offsite Fire Department Training (B3) 14 Training for offsite fire departments that have agreed to assist RBS during a major fire onsite is provided to make members aware of the need for radiological protection of personnel, the special hazards associated with River Bend Station, and the operational
precautions to be followed when fighting fires at RBS.
The course is provided annually and includes instruction in the
following:
- 1. Basic radiation protection, including the use of personal dosimetry devices
- 2. Plant familiarization, including hazards and fire
protection systems
- 3. Firefighting procedure, including entry to and exit from
the plant. 14 13.2.5.4 Fire Brigade Retraining
- 1. Classroom Regular planned meetings are held at least once each calendar quarter for brigade members to review changes in the fire protection program and other subjects as necessary. Periodic refresher training sessions are held to repeat the classroom instruction program for brigade members over any 2-year period. These sessions may be concurrent with the regular planned meetings.
1 14 RBS USAR Revision 17 13.2-9 1 2. Practice Practice sessions are held for each shift fire brigade on the proper method of fighting the various types of fires that could occur in a nuclear power plant. These sessions provide brigade members with experience in actual fire extinguishment and the use of emergency breathing apparatus under strenuous conditions encountered in firefighting.
These practice sessions are provided at least once per year for each fire brigade member.
- 3. Drills Fire brigade drills are performed in the plant so that the fire brigade can practice as a team. Unannounced drills shall be full dress. Regularly scheduled drills will be full dress. Full dress includes helmet, coat, boots, gloves, and emergency breathing apparatus.
Donning of face mask and use of emergency air is not
mandatory during drills. 14 Drills are performed at least once each calendar quarter for each shift fire brigade. The offsite local fire department is invited to participate in at least one drill per year.
Each fire brigade member should participate in each drill, but must participate in at least two drills per year.
13.2.5.5 Fire Brigade Records 14 Individual records of training provided to each fire brigade member, including drill critiques, will be maintained as part of the permanent plant files for at least 3 years to ensure that each member receives training in all parts of the training program. Retraining or broadened training for fire-fighting within buildings will be scheduled for all those brigade members whose performance records show deficiencies. A system to document drills including critiques and corrective actions has been developed. Fire brigade training review and individual performance programs also have been developed. 14 1 14 RBS USAR Revision 20 13.2-10 14 1 13.2.6 River Bend Systems BWR Technology Training (C1)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the design, construction and operating
characteristics of RBS. The course length, scope, and depth may
vary according to the experience level of the student. The
applicable training program procedures describe the specific
course outlines for the various disciplines. This course will be
taught by qualified instructors.
13.2.7 Maintenance Training Programs (D1) 13.2.7.1 Maintenance Training Programs
The River Bend electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical maintenance training programs are designed to enhance safe and reliable operation of the plant by ensuring each participant has the necessary job-related skills and knowledge needed to perform their job duties. The program is accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training and is based upon a systematic approach to training. It provides for initial and
continuing training as well as a task/job qualification process.
13.2.7.2 Maintenance Supervisor Training Program The River Bend maintenance supervisor training program is designed to provide maintenance supervisors with supervisory, managerial, administrative and technical knowledge to supplement their experience, training and education. The program is accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training. It provides for initial and continuing training as well as job familiarization sessions with selected plant personnel to provide supervisors with the perspective about organizational functions, philosophies, practices and responsibilities. 3 1 3 14 RBS USAR Revision 24 13.2-11 14 3 1 3 13.2.8 Quality Assurance Training Program 1 The training program for quality assurance personnel is based upon regulatory commitments delineated in the Quality Assurance Program Manual, (Regulatory Guide 1.146 Revision 0, dated August 1980; and Regulatory Guide 1.58 Revision 1, dated September 1980). The exact content and scope of the training may change as a result of training and performance feedback. Subject areas may include and provide support for audits, inspections, and non-destructive examination.
13.2.9 Technical Training Programs 1 13.2.9.1 BWR Chemistry Training (D2)
This training program is designed to prepare the members of the
plant chemistry staff to establish and maintain the chemistry program. 8 13.2.9.2 Radiation Protection Staff Training (D3)
This program is designed to prepare the members of the radiation protection staff to safely and efficiently carry out their position responsibilities. Radiation protection staff members
will be trained in areas commensurate with their assigned responsibilities.
8 13.2.9.3 Engineering Support Personnel Training Programs (D4)
The training Program for engineering support personnel is developed from INPO guidelines and job performance task analysis, and are updated from post-training performance feedback. The
exact content and scope for each will change as a result of the feedback.
13.2.10 Operations Training Programs 14 The Operations Training Programs consist of the following individual programs:
- 1. Auxiliary Operator Training
- 2. Reactor Operator Training 1
RBS USAR Revision 24 13.2-12 1 3. Senior Reactor Operator Training
- 4. Requalification Training for Licensed Operators 14 13 5. Shift Technical Advisor Training
- 6. Operations Shift Manager Training All of the operations training programs have been accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training. Each program's
content and scope is based on a systematic approach to training.
13 13.2.10.1 Auxiliary Operator Training (E1)
The Auxiliary Operator Training Program consists of classroom and
on-the-job training. The basic training is supplemented by watchstation-specific training. This training ensures that Auxiliary Operators possess the ability to safely and efficiently
execute the duties associated with a given watchstation.
13.2.10.2 Reactor Operator (RO) Training (E2)
The RO is a licensed individual responsible for control manipulation at River Bend. The RO training program is designed
to ensure that individuals who operate the controls of a nuclear reactor are competent to do so.
13.2.10.3 Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Training (E3)
The SRO is a senior licensed individual who typically directs the
activities of licensed reactor operators. The SRO training program is designed to insure that individuals who direct the activities of licensed operators possess an understanding of the principles, systems, components, and practices associated with the operation of River Bend, as well as advanced analytical and diagnostic skills.
13.2.10.4 Requalification Training for Licensed Operators (E4)
The requalification training program has been established to provide continuing training for licensed operators. The goal of continuing training is to maintain and enhance the performance and professionalism of licensed personnel to achieve the high operations standards to ensure safety and reliability at River Bend. 1 14 RBS USAR Revision 24 13.2-13 14 1 13.2.10.5 Shift Technical Advisor (STA) Training (E5)
The STA is an individual assigned to evaluate plant conditions and provide engineering and accident assessment advice to the operating crew during abnormal and accident conditions. The STA training program is designed to insure individuals assigned to the STA position possess the necessary engineering and technical expertise to provide advice to the operating crew at River Bend
during abnormal and accident conditions. 13 13.2.10.6 Operations Shift Manager (OSM) Training The OSM training program delineates initial training, continuing training, and professional development for the Operations Shift
Manager (OSM), beyond that received during training for Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) at River Bend Station (RBS).
13 13.2.11 River Bend Simulator
14 The simulator at the River Bend Training Center is a full-scope plant-referenced simulator that meets Regulatory Guide 1.149, including Section C.2 as it relates to plant malfunctions (see Section 1.8). The River Bend simulator is used to provide an understanding of the integrated response of the plant during normal and off-normal conditions, the bases for this response, and the appropriate operator actions to maintain the plant in a
safe condition with emphasis toward procedure usage and understanding.
Each instructor who will conduct programs for licensed operators on the River Bend simulator shall be, as a minimum, SRO certified on the River Bend simulator. This certification process consists
of intensive training similar in scope to that required for Senior Reactor Operators and includes a written and operating test similar in scope and content to the NRC certification
examination. In addition, instructors will be qualified in accordance with applicable procedures for instructional proficiency. 14 13.2.12 Training Program Documentation
14 Records are maintained to document each person's participation in this program. These records will be maintained in the Permanent Plant File for a minimum of 2 years or as otherwise specified in this chapter or in approved procedures. These records include:
1 RBS USAR Revision 14 13.2-14 September 2001 1 1. Attendance records
- 2. Copies of all operator requalification examinations given with acceptable answers
- 3. Copies of the answers to these examinations
- 4. Results of performance evaluations of licensed operators
- 5. Records of any additional training given to correct exhibited deficiencies of licensed operators
- 6. On-the-job training records
- 7. Copies of licenses of all operators
- 8. Records for personnel other than operators as addressed
in ANS 3.1-1978. 14 13.2.13 Applicable Documents 14 The River Bend Station training program follows the regulations and considers the guidance listed below:
- 1. 10CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
- 2. 10CFR Part 55, Operators' Licenses
- 3. 10CFR Part 19, Notices, Instructions, and Reports to Workers; Inspections
- 4. Regulatory Guide 1.8, Personnel Selection and Training 14 12 3 1 3 12 14 RBSUSAR 13.3-1August198713.3EMERGENCYPLANNING(Thissectionisprovidedinaseparatebinding.)
RBS USAR Revision 14 13.4-1 September 2001 13.4 REVIEW AND AUDIT 7RBS has developed a comprehensive program for reviews and audits of operating phase activities that are safety-related. This program has been developed from the guidance provided by NRC Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, which endorses
7A program for reviews, including in-plant and independent reviews, is established to accomplish the following: 1. Verify that activities affecting safety-related structures, systems, and components during the
operational phase are performed in conformance with applicable codes and standards, company policy and rules, approved operating procedures, license
provisions, and QA requirements. 2. Review proposed plant changes to design, tests, and procedures that affect nuclear safety. 3. Verify that all Reportable Events are promptly investigated and corrected in a manner which reduces
the probability of such events recurring. 4. Detect trends which may not be apparent to a day-to-day observer. 14131087To perform these reviews, EOI has established oversight
committees and assessment groups. Reviews at the plant level are
performed by the On-Site Safety Review Committee (OSRC) (see 13.4.1). Independent reviews are performed by the Safety Review
Committee (SRC) (see 13.4.3), of which a majority of members are independent of direct responsibility for plant operations. In addition, assessments are performed by on-site groups or Corporate Assessment. The audit function is described in 13.4.5
below.8 1013.4.1 Onsite Review The On-Site Safety Review Committee (OSRC) is responsible for in-plant reviews. This group is composed of site management
personnel that independently review activities to provide additional assurance that the plant is operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating License and applicable regulations that affect nuclear safety. The OSRC reports to and advises the General Manager Plant Operations on matters related to nuclear
safety.The OSRC is responsible for all functions administratively assigned to the Facility Review Committee (FRC). Refer to the Quality Assurance Program Manual (QAPM) for specific requirements for conducting reviews and audits of operating phase activities
important to safety.
7 13 14 RBS USAR Revision 14 13.4-2 September 2001 14 1413.4.2 Technical Review and Control 8Responsibility for technical review and approval of various procedures and programs is described below and in the RBS
Technical Specifications/Technical Requirements Manual.
813.4.2.1 Procedures and Programs Written procedures are established to cover, but are not necessarily limited to, the following activities: 1. The applicable procedures recommended in Appendix A of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978 2. The applicable procedures required to implement the requirements of NUREG-0737 3. Refueling operations 4. Surveillance and test activities of safety-related equipment5. Security Plan implementation
- 6. Emergency Plan implementation
- 7. Fire Protection Program implementation
- 8. Process Control Program implementation
- 10. Quality Assurance Program for effluent and environmental monitoring811. Technical Requirements Manual
- 12. TS Bases Control Program Implementation 8
RBS USAR Revision 17 13.4-3 813.4.2.2 Preparation and Review 7Each procedure and program required by Technical Specifications 5.4 and 5.5, as well as other procedures which affect nuclear
safety, and changes thereto, is prepared by a qualified
individual/group. Each such procedure, and changes thereto, is reviewed by an individual/group other than the individual/group
which prepared the procedures, or changes thereto, but who may be from the same organization as the individual/group which prepared the procedure. Individuals responsible for these reviews are
members of the River Bend Station supervisory staff, in accordance with administrative procedures. Each such review includes a determination of whether or not additional, cross-disciplinary review is necessary and a verification that
the proposed actions do not constitute an unreviewed safety
question.7If deemed necessary, such review is performed by the appropriately designated review personnel. 1413 All proposed changes to the Emergency Plan are reviewed by the On-Site Review Committee, with the exception of editorial
changes.13.4.2.3 Approval 158A74Each procedure and program required by Technical Specifications 5.4 and 5.5, as well as other procedures which affect nuclear safety, or changes thereto, is approved prior to implementation
by the General Manager, one of the Managers, the Manager - Radiation Protection, or by the Director/ Department Head responsible for the program or the activity described in the
procedure.
4 7 8A 14 1513.4.2.4 Documentation The preparation, review, and approval of the procedures and programs required by Technical Specifications 5.4 and 5.5, as well as other procedures which affect nuclear safety, are
documented; records are maintained for at least five years in the
permanent plant files. 13.4.3 Independent Review 151075The Safety Review Committee (SRC) is responsible for providing independent review of activities affecting nuclear safety. The
SRC also reviews, monitors and enhances the health of the safety
conscious work environment at River Bend. Refer to the Quality Assurance Program Manual (QAPM) for specific requirements for conducting reviews and audits of operating phase activities
important to safety.
5 7 8 10 13 15 RBS USAR Revision 25 13.4-4 15 15 13 10 8 7 13.4.4 Independent Safety Engineering Function The Independent Safety Engineering Function is no longer a specific designated function for plant operating oversight and reduction of human errors. Rather, the oversight function is perfomed as part of on-going processes for assessing plant operation at RBS. Those functions include activities conducted by Nuclear Independent Oversight, Performance Improvement, Regulatory Assurance, and Engineering. Human Performance improvement has been integrated into all site functions and is a goal for all departments. The combination
of these various activities meet the intent for independent safety
review for the commitment to NUREG-0737,Section I.B.1.2. as follows:
- 1. An Operating Experience group evaluates and distributes in-house and industry information to appropriate EOI personnel for review. Recommendations resulting from these reviews are
implemented to improve safety and reliability.
- 2. Engineering support for RBS is located on site, making the engineers readily available to address potential design basis
issues. 3. System Engineering support for RBS is located on site, responsible for optimizing system performance and reliability and for providing technical assistance to the Operations and
Maintenance organizations.
- 4. The Corrective Action Program contains the essential process elements of problem reporting, root-cause analysis, and
corrective action.
- 5. The use of assessments provides information on performance trends and improvements for EOI and RBS Management. 14 6. Oversight committees (OSRC and SRC) review plant operations.
14 7. Management participation in the Corrective Action Program process (e.g., review of condition reports, grading the significance of condition reports, review of root cause analysis, and determination of which conditions relate to human performance) ensures that the quality and integrity of the program is maintained and that problems are visible to RBS
Management.
13 13.4.5 Audit Program 12 4 The audit program is described in the Quality Assurance Program Manual.
4 7 8 10 12 RBS USAR Revision 14 13.5-1 September 2001 13.5 PLANT PROCEDURES
13.5.1 Station Operating Manual
13.5.1.1 Administrative Procedures 2 Management of the River Bend Station in a safe, productive, and efficient manner is assured through the use of station administrative procedures. The responsibilities, assignments, methods used, and procedural actions are defined in these procedures which are the top level documents within the Station Operating Manual. All
safety-related operations are conducted using detailed
written, approved procedures.
2 14 10 10 14 Station administrative procedures address procedure development and the organizations of administration, operations, maintenance, technical support, radiation protection and chemistry. These station administrative procedures may have individual instruction in areas of significant safety or management administrative control. In addition, specific plant sections write section administrative procedures in which the supervisor specifies section policies, practices and assigns
responsibilities to section personnel.
Station and section administrative procedures, as a minimum, cover
such subjects as standing orders to shift operating personnel, senior reactor operator and reactor operator authority and responsibilities, responsibilities to meet 10CFR50.54 (i), (j), (k), (l), and (m) requirements, special orders of a transient nature, equipment control, maintenance and modification control, scheduling surveillance testing, temporary procedures, fire protection procedures, and a diagram of the
control area indicating the area designated "at the controls."
13.5.1.1.1 Conformance with Regulatory Guide 1.33
River Bend Station is operated according to documents such as the Technical Specifications and Station Operating
RBS USAR Revision 16 13.5-2 March 2003 Manual. Specific conformance with Regulatory Guide 1.33 is addressed in Section 1.8.
13.5.1.1.2 Preparation of Procedures 13 7 2 Procedures for the Station Operating Manual are prepared by the plant staff and others under the direction of the General
Manager. These procedures include the activities, systems, and subjects listed in Appendix A to Regulatory Guide 1.33 which are applicable to the River Bend Station configuration.
Administrative and technical aspects are addressed in these
procedures.
2 16 14 8 6 1 Procedures are reviewed and approved by qualified individuals in sections for which they apply. Approved procedures may be changed in accordance with site procedures.
Revisions to procedures are reviewed for applicability to 10CFR50.59 by qualified individual(s). Revisions to station administrative procedures are approved by either the General
Manager or the manager of the section responsible for the
procedure.
1 6 7 8 13 14 16 13.5.1.1.3 Procedures
A procedures index list includes the procedure type, procedure number, procedure revision, and latest effective
date for each procedure. Procedure types include: 2 1. Station administrative procedures (ADM)
- 2. Abnormal operating procedures (AOP)
- 3. Administrative Section Procedures (ASP)
- 4. System operating procedures (SOP)
- 5. General operating procedures (GOP)
- 6. Surveillance test procedures (STP)
- 7. General maintenance procedures (GMP)
- 8. Alarm response procedures (ARP)
- 9. Emergency operating procedures (EOP)
- 10. Chemistry section procedures (CSP)
- 11. Radiological health procedures (RHP)
- 12. Fuel handling procedures (FHP)
- 13. Reactor engineering procedures (REP)
- 14. Computer System Section Procedures (CCS) 2 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-3 September 2000 2 15. Corrective maintenance procedures (CMP) 12 16. Severe Accident Procedures (SAP) 12 16. Plant engineering procedures (PEP)
- 17. Fire protection procedures (FPP)
- 18. Chemistry operating procedures (COP)
- 19. Radwaste section procedures (RWS) 13 21. Maintenance lifting procedures (MLP) 22. Maintenance calibration procedures (MCP)
- 23. Maintenance section procedures (MSP)
- 24. Operations section procedures (OSP)
- 24. Preventive maintenance procedures (PMP)
Radiation protection procedures (RPP)
Radiation Protection section procedures (RSP)
Technical Staff section procedures (TSP) 29. Temporary Procedures (TP) 2 13.5.1.1.3.1 Station Administrative Procedures
Station administrative procedures have been developed to provide administrative controls of a general nature and include, but are
not limited to, the following:
13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-4 September 2000 2 2. Procedure Review and Approval 2 3. Equipment Control Procedures
- 4. Control of Maintenance and Modifications
- 6. Crane Operation Procedures
- 7. Temporary Changes to Procedures
- 8. Temporary Procedures
- 9. Special Orders of a Transient Self-Canceling Nature
Additional administrative procedures, of a specific nature, have been developed to define and provide control of plant staff operational activities. These procedures include, but
are not limited to, the following:
- 1. Standing orders to shift personnel
- 2. Assignment of shift personnel to duty stations
- 3. Shift relief and turnover
- 4. Control room access
- 5. Limitations on working hours
- 6. Feedback of operator experience
- 7. Shift supervisor administrative duties
- 8. Verification of correct performance of operating activities 13 13.5.1.1.3.2 Administrative Procedures - Initial Test Program
RBS had committed to providing administrative controls on procedures relating to the Initial Test Program in the RBS Startup Manual and references such in appropriate sections
of the USAR.
Control was provided in, but not limited to, the following
three areas of the initial test program:
13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-5 September 2000
- 1. Test Program Procedures - Preoperational Test Procedures (14.2.3.1) and Initial Startup Test Procedures (14.2.3.2) delineated Development, Review, and Approval Procedures.
The Facility Review Committee (14.2.2.7 and 13.4.1), Joint Test Group (14.2.2.6), and GSU Startup and Test Department (14.2.2.1) responsibilities and functions are discussed as they had pertained to the review and approval of Initial
Test Procedures. Additional groups/individuals which
participated in procedural review processes are described in Sections 14.2.2.3, 14.2.2.4, and 14.2.2.5 while Section
14.2.2.8 stipulates the minimum qualifications for any personnel who were responsible for developing, performing, and generating test procedures.
- 2. Conduct of Test Program - Conduct of Preoperational Phase Testing (14.2.4.1) and Initial Startup Phase Testing
(14.2.4.2) addressed testing prerequisites and procedural adherence; while Section 14.2.4.3, GSU Maintenance Work
Request, discusses performance of modification and/or repair which resulted from test program analysis and subsequent
retesting.
- 3. Review, Evaluation, and Approval of Test Results -
Section 14.2.5, Review, Evaluation, and Approval of Test Results, provides discussion of organizations that were
involved in these processes (when acceptance criteria is met or not met), appropriate technical review by qualified groups, and assured prerequisites were met before advancing to the next scheduled test or phase of testing.
Section 14.2.6, Test Records, provided proper documentation and permanent plant filing for each individual test and
phase of the test program.
13.5.1.2 Operating Procedures
13.5.1.2.1 Control Room Operating Procedures
13.5.1.2.1.1 System Operating Procedures 13 1. System Operating Procedures (SOP's) provide detailed operating 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-6 September 2000 13 10 instructions for specific plant systems and include but are not limited to, the following:
10 1. Nuclear boiler instrumentation
- 2. Control rod drive hydraulic system
- 3. Reactor recirculation system
- 4. Bearing cooling water system
- 5. Circulating water, cooling towers, and vacuum priming system 6. Condensate system
- 7. Condensate storage, makeup and transfer system
- 8. Reactor feedwater system
- 9. Moisture separator reheater (MSR), feedwater heaters, extraction steam, and heater drains system 10 10. Main steam system (includes automatic depressurization) 10 11. Main turbine lube oil system
- 12. Electrohydraulic Control (EHC) oil system 8 2 13. Gland seal and exhaust system 2 8 14. Reactor plant component cooling water system
- 15. Turbine plant component cooling water system
- 16. Normal service water system
- 17. Generator seal oil system
- 18. Generator stator cooling system
- 19. Service and breathing air system
- 20. Instrument air systems
- 22. Nitrogen blanketing system 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-7 September 2000 13 23. Condenser air removal system 10 24. Auxiliary steam 10 25. Remote shutdown system
- 26. Standby liquid control system
- 27. High pressure core spray system
- 28. Residual heat removal system
- 29. Low pressure core spray system
- 30. Drywell and containment leak detection systems
- 31. MSIV sealing system (positive leakage control) and penetration valve leakage control
- 32. Reactor core isolation cooling system
- 33. Fire detection supervisory system
- 34. Fire protection water system
- 35. Fire protection carbon dioxide system
- 36. Fire protection halon 2 37. Hydrogen Water Chemistry H 2 and O 2 System 38. Penetration Valve Leakage System Standby Service Water System Standby Gas Treatment System
- 41. 13.8-kV ac system 10 42. 4.16-kV ac system 10 43. 480-V ac system
- 44. 120-V ac system
- 45. 125-V dc system
- 46. 48-V dc systems 2 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-8 September 2000 13 2 47. Cathodic protection system
- 48. High-pressure core spray (HPCS) diesel generator
- 49. Standby diesel generator and auxiliaries 10 50. Station blackout diesel generator 10 51. Main and station transformers 10 52. Technical support center and services building HVAC 10 53. Auxiliary control building ventilation system
- 54. Control building HVAC system
- 55. Containment HVAC system
- 56. Drywell cooling system
- 57. Diesel generator building ventilation system
- 58. Fuel building ventilation system
- 59. Radwaste building ventilation
- 60. Turbine building ventilation system
- 61. Auxiliary building HVAC system 10 62. Control building HVAC chilled water system 10 63. Isolated phase bus cooling system
- 66. Yard structures HVAC system 10 67. Rod control and information system 10 68. Reactor neutron monitoring system 2 8 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-9 September 2000 13 8 2 69. Reactor protection system
- 70. Turbine generator operation
- 71. Process radiation monitoring system
- 72. Containment atmospheric monitoring system
- 73. Digital radiation monitor system
- 74. Reactor water cleanup system
- 75. Fuel pool cleanup and cooling systems
- 76. Off gas system
- 77. Condensate demineralizer system 2 8 78. Chemical feed system
- 79. Cooling tower makeup water clarifier and vacuum priming
- 80. Domestic water 10 81. Makeup demineralizer water treatment system 10 82. Makeup water system
- 83. Waste oil disposal system 2 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-10 September 2000 13 7 2 7 84. Solid radwaste collection 10 10 85. Floor and equipment drains system 10 7 10 86. Waste water treatment
- 87. Liquid radwaste collection and processing 2 7 10 88. Tamaris temperature scanner
- 89. Solid radwaste processing
- 90. Liquid radwaste processing/recovery sample tank system
- 91. Condenser tube cleaning system
- 92. Service water cooling
- 93. Turbine and Radwaste building HVAC chilled water system
- 94. Berm drain system 10 95. Suppression Pool Cleanup and Alternate Decay Heat Removal
13.5.1.2.1.2 Abnormal Operating Procedures
Abnormal Operating Procedures (AOP) are provided to correct abnormal conditions which in themselves do not constitute an actual emergency condition, but which could degenerate into a true emergency in the absence of positive corrective action.
These conditions include, but are not limited to, those events
listed in Appendix A of Regulatory Guide 1.33.
13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-11 September 2000 13 13 Abnormal Operating Procedures include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 11. Reactor scram
- 12. Main turbine and generator trips
- 13. Automatic isolations
- 14. Loss of offsite power
- 15. Loss of main condenser vacuum 2 18. Condensate/Feedwater failures
- 19. Loss of feedwater heating
- 20. Loss of instrument air
- 21. Loss of normal service water
- 22. Loss of one reactor protection system (RPS) bus 2 23. Loss of reactor plant component cooling water
- 24. Loss of turbine plant component cooling water 13 25. Thermal hydraulics stability controls
- 26. Loss of 125 V dc
- 27. Loss of decay heat removal
- 28. Loss of standby service water
- 29. Fire outside the main control room in areas containing
safety-related equipment
- 30. Initiation of standby service water
- 22. Security Events
- 23. Loss of Control room annunciators 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-12 September 2000 13 23. ECCS suction strainer blockage
- 1. Loss of Control Building ventilation
- 1. Mispositioned control rods 2 24. Fuel handling mishaps
- 2. Severe weather operation
- 25. Shutdown from outside the main control room
- 3. Safety relief valve stuck open
- 4. Hydrogen deflagrations/leaks in the offgas system 2 29. Instrument bus power failure Station blackout 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-13 September 2000 13.5.1.2.1.3 General Operating Procedures
General Operating Procedures (GOPs) are written to instruct
operators in the conduct of major plant evolutions. In general, GOPs direct system alterations and lineups in accordance with the
system SOP by direct reference. 13 General Operating Procedures include, but are not limited to:
- 2. Plant startup
- 3. Power decrease/plant shutdown
- 4. Scram recovery 2 4. Single loop operation 2 5. Power maneuvering 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-14 September 2000 12 13.5.1.2.1.4 Emergency Operating Procedures and Severe Accident Procedures The Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) and Severe Accident
Procedures (SAPs) function together as an integrated set of instructions. The EOPs protect the principal barriers to radioactivity release through control of key plant parameters.
The EOP contingencies form extensions to the top-level guidelines, providing more detailed instructions for controlling individual parameters under degraded conditions. The SAPs extend the EOPs still further, addressing severe accident conditions. A severe accident condition is generally defined as one that produces core damage. If primary containment flooding is required, the EOPs are exited and the SAPs are entered. The SAPs
then remain in effect until the emergency is terminated. 13 4 4 13 Licensed plant operators are required to know the entry conditions in the Emergency Operating Procedures and Severe
Accident Procedures.
Emergency Operating Procedures include, but are not limited to, the following: 8 4 2 5. EOP-0001 - RPV Control
- 6. EOP-0002 - Primary Containment Control
- 7. EOP-0003 - Secondary Containment and Radioactive Release Control 8. EOP-0004 - Contingencies
- 9. EOP-0005 - Emergency Operating And Severe Accident
Procedure Enclosures 2 4 8 12 RBS USAR Revision 12 13.5-14a December 1999 12 8 Severe Accident Procedures include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 7. SAP-0001 - RPV and Primary Containment Control
- 8. SAP-0002 - Containment and Radioactivity Release Control
The EOPs and SAPs were developed using the technical guidelines from the BWROG Emergency Procedure and Severe Accident Guidelines (EPG/SAGs), Revision 1. The guidelines were developed by the BWR Owner's Group in response to NUREG-0737, Item I.C.1, "Guidance
for the Evaluation and Development of Procedures for Transients and Accidents," and NEI 91-04, "Severe Accident Issue Closure
Guidelines."
8 Note that the BWROG EPG/SAGs, Rev. 1, incorporated the Hydrogen Control Owners' Group (HCOG) Combustible Gas Control Emergency
Procedure Guideline (EPG), Rev. 3.
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RBS USAR Revision 8 13.5-15 August 1996 13.5.1.2.1.5 Alarm Response Procedures
Each Alarm Response Procedure (ARP) is composed of a group of individual alarm enclosures. These groups are normally by
systems and are located near the panel that contains the alarms
annunciator to provide timely reference by the operator.
Each Alarm Response Procedure contains at least the following
information:
- 8. Alarm number
- 9. Alarm window/title
- 10. Alarm panel, sections, and grid numbers
- 11. Alarm set points
- 12. Alarm initiating devices
- 13. Automatic equipment actions that occur when the alarm is received
- 14. Immediate operator actions
- 15. Possible causes for the alarm condition
- 16. Subsequent operator actions.
13.5.1.2.1.6 Temporary Procedures
Temporary procedures are procedures that may be used to direct operations during testing or maintenance that are not covered in
any other plant procedure. Temporary procedures are of a self-cancelling nature, and are subject to the appropriate approval cycle described in administrative procedures (Section 13.5.1.1.2).
13.5.1.3 Maintenance Procedures 8 1 All maintenance procedures are under the direction of the Manager - Maintenance and are approved by either the Manager -
Maintenance or the superintendents reporting to the Manager -
Maintenance.
1 8 13.5.1.3.1 General Maintenance Procedures
General Maintenance Procedures (GMPs) are utilized by maintenance
personnel when performing maintenance on safety-related
equipment.
RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-16 September 2000 13.5.1.3.2 Maintenance Section Procedures
Maintenance Section Procedures (MSPs) describe the overall
responsibilities for maintenance section supervisors when
performing specified maintenance tasks. 13 13.5.1.3.3 Preventive Maintenance Procedures
Preventive Maintenance Procedures (PMPs) govern the performance
of preventive maintenance on equipment to keep the equipment in a
safe, reliable condition.
13 13.5.1.3.4 Corrective Maintenance Procedures
Corrective Maintenance Procedures (CMPs) describe the step-by-step operations for correcting maintenance problems associated
with equipment.
13.5.1.3.5 Maintenance Calibration Procedures
Maintenance Calibration Procedures (MCPs) describe the
performance of necessary calibration required to maintain
equipment reliability at set frequencies.
13.5.1.3.6 Maintenance Lifting Procedures
Maintenance Lifting Procedures (MLPs) describe the functions for
heavy load lifting and rigging required to protect the safety of
personnel and safety-related equipment.
13.5.1.4 Other Procedures 13 Other procedures (see Section 13.5.1.1.3) are reviewed and approved in accordance with approved station administrative procedures (ADMs) and describe special functions associated with
or the duties of various plant staff sections.
13.5.2 Station Support Manual
13.5.2.1 Purpose and Preparation of Station Support Manual Procedures 7 Station Support Manual procedures address activities for which primary responsibility for performance rests with departments
that are internal to River Bend Station but are outside the General Manager organization (see Section 13.5.2.2). Where groups other than the department responsible for the activity described in a procedure either must interface with or support that activity, they will be afforded the opportunity for review
of both initial 7 13 RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-17 September 2000 13 1 and subsequent issues. Final approval of Station Support Manual procedures will be as specified in Site Procedures.
1 8 2 Procedures for the Station Support Manual are prepared under the direction of applicable department heads by the department
responsible for the activities described. Administrative and
technical aspects are defined in the procedures. Procedures are classified as safety-related, nonsafety-related or QA Program
Applicable and are reviewed by qualified individuals in the
departments requiring input to the procedures.
2 8 1 Station Support Manual procedures are originated, revised, reviewed, approved, and controlled in accordance with site procedures. Reviews of revisions to previously approved procedures will be performed by those individuals or departments performing the initial review, where possible. In all cases, reviews after first revisions will be performed by personnel with
similar qualifications to those performing the initial reviews.
Procedures in the station support manual will be periodically
reviewed as follows to ensure their ongoing accuracy:
- 1. Emergency Implementing Procedures (EIPs) - Once per 12
calendar months at a minimum.
- 2. Plant Security Procedures (PSPs) - Once per 12 calendar
months at a minimum.
1 12 6 All other Station Support Manual procedures will be revised
as-needed based on use and experience in accordance with the QAPM
and site procedures.
6 12 13 A revision to a procedure constitutes a review for the purpose of meeting the periodic review requirement.
13.5.2.2 Procedures
Procedures pertaining to responsibilities performed by the
following groups are included in the Station Support Manual:
RBS USAR Revision 13 13.5-18 September 2000 13 1. Engineering
- 2. Administrative services
- 3. Site Security 7 4. Training 7 5. Emergency Planning
- 6. Environmental / Effluents 2 9. Nuclear Fuels and Project Management 2 7 17. Licensing 7 9. Management Systems
- 10. Engineering Analysis
- 11. Independent Safety Engineering group
- 12. Projects 13. Procurement 1 14. Planning and Scheduling
- 15. Materials 1 3 16. Fitness-For-Duty (Note: An EOI Corporate Procedure now covers the Fitness-for-Duty Program) 3 4 17. Inservice Inspection 4 7 7 13 RBS USAR Revision 24 13.5-19 13 1 1 13.5.2.2.3 Content of Procedures
13.5.2.2.3.1 Administrative Support Procedures 8 Administrative Support Procedures are prepared under the direction of the assigned Manager. These procedures provide detailed instruction for document control, records management, and administrative systems.
8 13.5.2.2.3.2 Emergency Implementing Procedures 14 7 Emergency Implementing Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager-Emergency Planning. They provide the instruction needed by RBS personnel to implement the RBS
14 13.5.2.2.3.3 Engineering Procedures 10 Engineering Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Director - Engineering. They provide detailed instructions for managing and controlling station design and providing engineering
support services to RBS.
10 13.5.2.2.3.4 Plant Security Procedures
Plant Security Procedures are described in Section 13.6.
13.5.2.2.3.5 Training Procedures 14 Training Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager-Training. They provide information and instruction pertaining to conduct of the training program, including methods used, administration of the program, and documentation of the
training given.
14 13.5.2.2.3.6 Environmental Services Procedures
Environmental Services Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager - Chemistry. Environmental Services Procedures provide instructions for monitoring and documenting
the effect of RBS on Environmental Report commitments.
7 13 RBS USAR Revision 24 13.5-20 2 13.5.2.2.3.7 Fuel Management Procedures and Project Management Procedures 13 10 7 Fuel Management Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Reactor Engineering Supervisor and the Operations Manager.
Topics addressed include, but are not limited to, nuclear fuel
management, including cost and material accountability; special nuclear material control and reporting, including fuel contract and material reporting; central accountability office; and core
components accountability.
2 13.5.2.2.3.8 Licensing Procedures
Licensing Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Sr.
Manager - Fleet Regulatory Assurance. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to, regulatory reports, processing NRC correspondence, control of licensing documents, including the operating license and the USAR, and identifying and tracking
regulatory commitments.
13.5.2.2.3.9 Management Systems Procedures 1 Management Systems Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager - Finance. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to, document and records control, financial accounting, and strategic planning.
10 13.5.2.2.3.10 Engineering Analysis Procedures 16 2 Engineering Analysis Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager - Design and Program Engineering. Topics include, but are not limited to, the organization of the Engineering
Analysis Section.
1 2 7 16 13.5.2.2.3.11 Independent Safety Engineering Procedures 10 Independent Safety Engineering Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Director - Regulatory and Performance Improvement. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to, organization, responsibilities, and qualification requirements.
10 13 RBS USAR Revision 24 13.5-21 7 13.5.2.2.3.12 RB Projects Procedures (Historical) 10 7 RB Projects Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager-Project Management. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to, requests for services, preparation of
specifications for contracted work, and contract administration.
13.5.2.2.3.13 Nuclear Procurement Procedures 7 1 Nuclear Procurement Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager-Material Purchasing and Contracts. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to, purchasing
guidelines, requests for quotations, and purchase orders.
7 13.5.2.2.3.14 Material Handling Procedures 7 Material Handling Procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager-Material Purchasing and Contracts. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to, storage and control of
materials, shipments, and material issue.
10 3 13.5.2.2.3.15 Fitness-For-Duty Procedures 13 7 The Fitness-For-Duty Procedure is now prepared under the direction of EOI Corporate. The general objective of the
procedure has been to provide reasonable assurance that EOI personnel are reliable, trustworthy, and not under the influence of any substance, legal or illegal, or mentally or physically
impaired from any cause, which in any way adversely affects their ability to safely and competently perform their duties. These procedures are governed by the requirements covered in 10CFR2 and
10CFR26. 1 3 4 13.5.2.2.3.16 Inservice Inspection Procedures 8A Inservice inspection procedures are prepared under the direction of the Manager - Design and Program Engineering. The objective of these procedures is providing guidelines at RBS for inservice
inspection activities which are addressed in 10CFR50.55a, ASME B&PV Code,Section XI - Division 1, and documents issued by the governing authority having jurisdiction at RBS. Topics that are addressed in these procedures include, but are not limited to, planning of inservice inspections, scheduling non-destructive examinations, acceptance criteria for identified conditions, and documenting inspections associated with ASME B&PV Code, Section
XI - Division 1.
4 7 8A 13 RBS USAR Revision 14 13.5-22 September 2001 13 7 4 1 13.5.3 River Bend Nuclear Procedures
13.5.3.1 Purpose of Procedures
River Bend Nuclear Procedures primarily define the major responsibilities of and interfaces between the departments at
River Bend Station. The purpose of these procedures is to assign responsibilities to department(s) and generally outline the steps in meeting the assigned responsibilities and to implement
programs, plans, and convey management directives. They are not working level procedures except in cases where the task(s) involved is generic to several departments. Implementation of River Bend Nuclear Procedures requirements are normally through procedures contained in either the Station Operating Manual or the Station Support Manual and other lower tier procedure
manuals.
13.5.3.2 Preparation, Approval and Control 14 12 8 2 River Bend Nuclear Procedures are prepared under the direction of the departments responsible for performance of activities described. They are approved by the Site Vice President or the
directors/managers who report directly to the Site Vice President. Procedures are controlled by the Administrative Support Section in accordance with approved procedures. River Bend Nuclear Procedures will be reviewed per the Quality
Assurance Program Manual to ensure their ongoing accuracy.
1 2 4 7 8 12 13 13.5.4 EOI Headquarters Procedures EOI Headquarters administrative and section procedures provide guidance to the site to ensure consistent management direction on
programs and processes. They also convey information to the site for specific requirements based on multi-site development of standardized programs and processes. The site maintains alignment with these procedures through direct implementation or
implementation through site administrative and section
procedures. All procedures issued from corporate headquarters that are implemented directly at the site and provide instructions in the areas of significant safety or management administrative controls are prepared and reviewed as delineated
in section 13.5.1.1.2 (Preparation of Procedures).
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