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UNITED NUCLEAR REGULAtORY REGION 475 ALLENDALE KING OF PRUSSIA, PA October 25, 2010 MPresident and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear LLC N09 P.O. Box Hancock'H Bridge, NJ SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000272/2010004
Dear Mr .*Joyce:
On September 30,2010, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2. The enclosed integrated inspection report documents the inspection results discussed on October 7, 2010, with Mr. Fricker and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.. Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. However, two violations that were determined to be of very low safety significance are listed in this report. The NRC is treating these violations as non-cited violations (NCVs) consistent with Secti()n 2.3.2.a of the NRC Enforcement Policy because of the very low safety significance of the violcltions and because they are entered into your corrective action program (CAP). If you contest NCVs, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, A TIN: Document Control Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region I; the Directclr, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Salem Nuclear Station. In accordance with 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," i3 copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronic8111y for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly T.Joyce 2 Available Hecords (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html(the PubliC Electronic Reading Room). Arthur L. Burritt, Chief Projects Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos: 50-272; 50-311 License Nos: DPR-70; DPR-75
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
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REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
...............................................................................................................1R01 Adverse Weather Protection ............................................................ : ............ : ......... 1R04 Equipment Alignment ............................................................................................. 1R05 Fire Protection ........................................................................................................ 1R06 Flood Protection Measures .................................................................................... 1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program ............................................................ 1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness ..: ................................................................................. 1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control ................................ 1R15 Operability Evaluations ........................................................................................... 1R18 Plant Modifications ............................. : ................................................................... 1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing .................................................................................... 1R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities .................................................................. 1R22 Surveillance Testing ............................................................................................. RADIATION SAFETy........................................................................................................... 2RS1 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls .................................... 2RS2 Occupational As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Planning and Controls 2RS4 Occupational Dose Assessment ........................................................................... OTHER ACTIVITI ES ............................................................................................................ 40A1 Performance Indicator (PI) Verification ................................................................. 40A2 Identification and Resolution of Problems ............................................................. 40A3 Event Follow-up ................................................................................................... 40A5 Other Activities ...................................................................................................... 40A6 Meetings, Including Exit ........................................................................................ 40A7 Licensee-Identified Violations ................................................................................ ATTACHMENT:
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KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
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LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
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LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
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- IR [[050002 J2I20 1 0004, 05000311/2010004; 07/01/2010 -09/30/2010; Salem Nuclear Generating Station Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Routine Integrated Inspection Report. The report covered a three-month period of inspection by resident inspectors, and announced inspections by a regional radiation specialist and reactor engineers. The]]
- NRC [['s program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in 1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 4, dated December 2006. No findings of significance were identified. Other Findings Two violations of very low safety significance, which were identified by]]
- CAP. These violations and their corrective action tracking numbers are listed in Section 40A7 of this report. Enclosure
- REPORT [[]]
- DETAIL [[S Summary ()f Plant Status Salem Nuclear Generating Station Unit No. 1 (Unit 1) began the period at full power. On July 7, Unit 1 automatically tripped following a fault on the B main power transformer (MPT). Unit 1 was synchronized to the grid on July 24 and full power was reached on July 25. On September 17, after operators isolated bleed steam valve,]]
- 12BS [[22, due to an internal steam leak, operators reduced power to 98 percent to comply with engineering established main turbine operating limits. Unit 1 remained at 98 percent power for the remainder of the inspection period. Salem Nuclear Generating Station Unit No.2 (Unit 2) began the period at full power. Unit 2 remained at or near full power for the duration of the inspection period. 1.]]
- SAFETY -2 samples) .1 Evaluate Readiness for Seasonal Extreme Weather Conditions a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed one adverse weather protection sample to evaluate for seasonal extreme weather conditions. The inspectors reviewed]]
- PSEG [['s and protection of risk significant systems at Unit 1 and Unit 2 during hot conditions between July 6 and July 7,2010. The inspectors evaluated implementation of summer readiness procedures and compensatory measures extreme hot weather that included ultimate heat sink temperatures above 84°F ambient air temperatures above 100°F. The inspectors walked down strlJctures, systems, and components (SSCs) to ensure that weather related did not adversely impact sse operability. In addition, the inspectors assessed condition of balance of plant equipment with the potential to initiate plant-level The inspectors performed detailed walkdowns of the service water (SW) emergency diesel generators (EOGs), vital switchgear rooms, the gas turbine (GTG), main and unit auxiliary transformers, component cooling water (CCW) exchangers, the main turbines and generators, and the station air Th,e inspectors observed portions of]]
PSEG appropriately identified and resolved weather problems. The documents reviewed are listed in the b. Findings No findings were identified . . 2 Evaluate Readiness to Cope with External Flooding a. Inspection Scope Enclosure I
.1 The inspectors completed one adverse weather protection sample to evaluate readiness for external flooding. The inspectors reviewed
- PSEG [['s preparations and compensatory measures for severe weather conditions that posed a risk of flooding during the week of August 23, 2010. The inspectors interviewed operations and engineering personnel regarding the actions taken to prepare for the impending severe weather and walked down risk significant systems to independently assess the adequacy of]]
- PSEG [['s preparations. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed the condition of the service water intake structure (SWIS) external flood protection. The inspectors verified that degraded conditions with the potential to impact safety"related components and systems were reported in the]]
- CAP. Corrective action notifications written for degraded conditions were reviewed to ensure that operability of components in the
- SWIS [[was not impacted. For those areas where operator actions were credited for maintaining safety-related system operability during a flooding event, the inspectors also verified that the procedures used to direct those actions could be fully implemented during the event. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. b. Findings No findings were identified. 1 R04 Eguipment Alignment (71111.04 -4 samples; 71111.04S -1 sample) Partial Walkdown a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed four partial system walkdown inspection samples. The inspectors walked down the systems listed below to verify the operability of redundant or diverse trains and components when safety equipment was inoperable. The inspectors focused their review on potential discrepancies that could impact the function of the system and increase plant risk. The inspectors reviewed applicable operating procedures, walked down control systems components, and verified that selected breakers, valves, and support equipment were in the correct position to support system operation. The inspectors also verified that]]
- CAP to identify and resolve equipment alignment problems that could cause initiating events or impact the capability of mitigating systems or barriers. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. * Unit 1,
- EDG [[]]
ODS on 'July * Unit 2, 21 and 23 chillers with 22 chiller DOS on September 20 b. Findings No findings were identified. Enclosure
.2 Complete Walkdown a. Inspection Scope The inspectors conducted one complete walkdown inspection sample of the Unit 1 auxiliary feedwater (AFW) system. The inspectors independently verified the alignment and status of
- AFW [[motor-driven pumps and valves electrical power, labeling, hangers and supports, and associated support systems. The walkdown also included verification of valve pesitiens, evaluation of system piping and equipment te verify pipe hangers were in satisfactery condition, oil reservoir levels were nermal, pump r]]
- IO [[ems and pipe chases were adequately ventilated, system parameters were within established ranges, and equipment deficiencies were appropriately identified. The inspectors interviewed engineering personnel and reviewed cerrective action evaluations associated with the system to determine whether equipment alignment preblems were identified and apprepriately resolved. Decuments reviewed are listed in the Attachment. b. Findings]]
- NI [[t) findings were identified. 1 R05 Fire Protection (71111.050 -6 samples) .1 Fire Pretectien -Tours a. Inspection Scope The inspectors cempleted six quarterly fire protection inspectien samples. The inspecters walked dewn the systems listed below to assess the material condition and operational status of fire protectien features. The inspectors verified that combustibles and ignition sources were contrelled in accordance with]]
- PSEG [['s administrative procedures; fire detection and suppression equipment was available for use; that passive fire barriers were maintained in good material condition; and that compensatory measures for out of service, degraded, or inoperable fire protection equipment were implemented in accordance with]]
- PSEG 's fire plan. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. * Unit 2, 4160V switchgear rooms, 64' elevation; * Unit 1 and Unit 2,
CVCS) hold-up tank area, 64' elevation. b. Findings No findings were identified. 'I R06 Flood Protectien Measures (71111.06 -2 samples) .1 Internal Flooding Enclosure
.1 a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed one internal flooding area inspection sample. The inspectors eVi:lluated flood protection measures for the Unit 1 and Unit
- 2 SW [[pump bays. The inspectors interviewed engineering personnel and walked down the areas to assess operational readiness of various features in place to protect redundant safety-related components. These features included plant drains, watertight doors, sump pumps, and wall penetration seals. The inspectors also reviewed the flooding penetration seal inspections. operator logs, abnormal procedures, and corrective action notifications associated with flood protection measures. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. b. Findings No findings were identified . . 2 Underground Bunkers/Manholes Subiect to Flooding a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed one underground cable inspection sample. The inspectors evaluated the condition of safety-related cables located in underground bunkers and manholes. The inspectors interviewed engineering personnel and examined photographic evidence of conditions in manhole vault]]
- SU bmerged in water, the integrity of the cables, the condition of cable support structures, and the ability to dewater these structures. The inspectors noted that
PSEG had recently instituted a cable aging management program at the site. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. b. Findings No findings were identified. 1R11 Licensed Operator Regualification Program (71111.11 Q -1 sample) Activities Review by Resident Staff a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed one quarterly licensed operator requalification program inspection sample. Specifically, the inspectors observed a scenario administered to a single crew during a training drill on September 14, 2010. The scenario included a partial loss of offsite power, a loss of turbine generator stator cooling water that resulted in a reactor trip, and a loss of coolant accident. The inspectors reviewed operator actions to implement the abnormal and emergency operating procedures. The inspectors examined the operators' ability to perform actions associated with high risk activities, the Emergency Plan, previous lessons learned items, and the correct use and implementation of procedures. The inspectors also observed and verified that the deficiencies were adequately identified, discussed, and entered into the CAP, as appropriate. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. Enclosure
b. Findings No findings were identified. 1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness (71111.12Q -3 samples) a. Inspection Scope inspectors completed three quarterly maintenance effectiveness inspection samples. The inspectors reviewed pelformance monitoring and maintenance effectiveness issues 'for three components/systems listed below. The inspectors reviewed
- PSEG [['s process for monitoring equipment pelformance and assessing preventive maintenance effectiveness. The inspectors verified that systems and components were monitored in accordance with the Maintenance Rule Program requirements. The inspectors compared documented functional failure determinations and unavailability hours to those being tracked by]]
- PSEG [['s condition monitoring activities and to determine whether performance goals were being met. The inspectors reviewed applicable work orders (Was), corrective action notifications, and preventive maintenance tasks. The documents reviewed are IiStl3d in the Attachment. * 13 and 23 positive displacement charging pumps * Unit 1]]
- 3 GTG [[b. Findings No findings were identified. 1 R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (71111.13 -6 samples) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed six maintenance risk assessment and emergent work control inspection samples. The inspectors reviewed the maintenance activities listed below to verify that the appropriate risk assessments were pelformed as specified by 10]]
- CFR [[50.65(a}(4) prior to removing equipment for work. The inspectors reviewed the applicable risk evaluations, work schedules, and control room logs for these configurations.]]
- PSEG 's risk management actions were reviewed during shift turnover meetings, control room tours, and plant walkdowns. The inspectors also used
- OOS [[workstation) to gain insights into the risk associated with these plant configurations. The inspectors reviewed notifications documenting problems associated with risk assessments and emergent work evaluations. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. * Unit 1, 13]]
- AFW pump unavailability from July 7 to July 9 during Unit 2 forced outage * Unit 1 and Unit 2, control area ventilation (CAV) in maintenance mode on July 28 * Unit 2, 2A
- EDG [[]]
OOS on July 29 * Unit 2, 2A EDG 008 on August 23 Enclosure
.1 Unit 1,
- OOS [[for planned maintenance on September 7 b. Findings No findings were identified. 1 R 15 Operability Evaluations (71111.15 -5 samples) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed five operability evaluation inspection samples. The inspectors revi:ewed the operability determinations for degraded or non-conforming conditions associated with: Unit 1, 1]]
- CV [[284 reactor coolant pump seal return isolation valve with inactive boron leak on weld; Unit 2, 22 residual heat removal (RHR) pump room cooler with]]
- CAV isolation damper degraded seals. The inspectors reviewed the technical adequacy of the operability determinations to ensure the conclusions were justified. The inspectors also walked down accessible equipment to corroborate the adequacy of
- PSEG [[identified safety-related equipment deficiencies during this report period and assessed the adequacy of their operability screenings. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. No findings were identified. 1 R18 Plant Modifications (71111.18 -2 samples) Temporary Modifications a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed two plant modification inspection samples by reviewing the key characteristics associated with the two temporary plant modifications listed below. Th<<9 inspectors verified that the design bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the affected'systems were not degraded by the temporary modifications. The license amendment associated with the Technical Specification (]]
TS) change for the 2C battery was also reviewed. Other documents reviewed for these samples are listed in the Attachment. Enclosure
Unit 1, 11 &
- 12 AFW pumps lifted leads . Unit 2, 2C battery temporary installation b. Findings A violation of very low safety significance (Green) was identified by
- PSEG and is documented in Section 40A7. 1 R 19 Post-Maintenance Testing (71111 .19 -7 samples) a. InslDection Scope The inspectors completed seven post-maintenance testing (PMT) inspection samples. ThE: inspectors observed portions of and/or reviewed the
- PMT [[results for the maintenance activities listed below. The inspectors verified that the effect of testing on the plant was adequately addressed by control room and engineering personnel; testing was adequate for the maintenance performed; acceptance criteria were clear, demonstrated operational readiness and were consistent with design and licensing basis documentation; test instrumentation had current calibrations and the appropriate range and accuracy for the application; tests were performed, as written, with applicable prerequisites satisfied; and equipment was returned to an operational status and ready to perform its safety function. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.]]
- AFW pump trip solenoid and overspeed trip mechanism head lever following emergent corrective maintenance
- AFW [[pump following head lever maintenance b. Findings No findings were identified. 1 R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities (71111.20 -1 sample) a. Inspection Scope Plant Trip Following Main Generator Trip_ On July 7, 2010, Unit 1 tripped following a main generator trip related to a failure of the B phase of the]]
- MPT. [[]]
- 1CV 284, and perform additional maintenance activities. During the outage, the inspectors monitored or observed the activities listed below to verify
PSEG controls over the outage activities. The documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. Portions of the shutdown and cool down processes Outage risk management Decay heat removal operations Enclosure
Configuration management, including maintenance of defense in depth Status and configuration of electrical systems and switchyard activities to ensure that
- TS [[swere met Walkdown of selected containment areas to check for unidentified leakage or other (liscrepant conditions Personnel fatigue management controls b. Findings No findings were identified. 1 R22 Surveillance Testing (71111.22 -5 samples) a. Inspection Scope The inspectors completed five surveillance testing inspection samples. The inspectors observed portions of and/or reviewed results for the surveillance tests listed below to verify, as appropriate, whether the applicable system requirements for operability were adequately incorporated into the procedures and that test acceptance criteria were consistent with procedure requirements, the]]
- TS requirements, the updated final safety analysis report (UFSAR), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section
- ST.DG -0001, 2A Diesel Generator Surveillance Test S2.0P-ST.SJ-0001, Inservice Testing -21 Safety Injection Pump S1.IC-FT.RCP-0023,
- RADIAT [[]]
- ION [[]]
- RS 1 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls (71124.01) a. Inspection Scope Inspection Planning The inspectors reviewed
- PSEG performance indicators for the Occupational Exposure Cornerstone for follow-up. The inspectors reviewed the results of radiation protection program audits (e.g.,
PSEG's quality assurance audits or other independent audits). Enclosure
The inspectors reviewed reports of operational occurrences related to occupational radiation safety since the last inspection. The inspectors reviewed Prompt Investigation Report -Low Dose and Dose Rate Alarm* Received During Radiography (notification 20467421) regarding an event on June 16, 2010, during radiography operations in the Unit 2 mechanical penetration service water room. During this activity, a locked high radiation event took place (dose rates in excess of 1000 millirem per hour measured at 30 centimeters from the source of radiation).
- PSEG has reported this event under the occupational exposure cornerstone and the associated performance indicator. The inspectors observed radiography operations conducted in the Unit 1 containment on July 19-20,2010, and verified that
- PSEG [[had implemented corrective actions from the June 16, 2010, event and that these corrective actions were effective. Ris,k-Significant High Radiation Area (HRA) and Very High Radiation Area (VHRA) Controls The inspectors discussed with the Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) the controls and procedures for high-risk]]
- PSEG procedures did not substantially reduce the effectiveness and level of worker protection. The inspectors discussed with first-line health physics supervisors the controls in place for special areas that have the potential to become
- VHRA. [[Radiation Worker Performance During job performance observations. the inspectors observed radiation worker performance with respect to stated radiation protection work requirements. The inspectors determined that workers were aware of the significant radiological conditions in their workplace, radiation work permit controls/limits were in place, and that their performance reflected the level of radiological hazards present. The inspectors reviewed radiological problem reports since the last inspection that found cause ofthe event to be human performance errors. The inspectors determined that there was no observable pattern traceable to a similar cause. The inspectors determined that this perspective matched the corrective action approach taken by]]
RPM any problems with the corrective actions planned or taken. b. Findings No findings were identified. Occupational As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Planning and Controls (71124.02) Enclosure
a. Inspection Scope Verification of Dose Estimates and Exposure Tracking Systems The inspectors selected
- ALARA [[work packages and reviewed the assumptions and basis for the current annual collective exposure estimate for reasonable accuracy. The inspectors reviewed the applicable procedures to determine the methodology for estimating exposures from specific work activities and the intended dose outcome. The inspectors verified that for the selected work activities that]]
- PSEG had established measures to track, trend, and, if necessary, to reduce, occupational doses for ongoing work activities. The inspectors verified that trigger points or criteria were established to prompt additional reviews and/or additional
- RF 20). Total collective exposure for this outage was the lowest ever at either Salem unit. The inspectors evaluated
- PSEG 's method of adjusting exposure estimates, or planning work, when unexpected changes in scope or emergent work were encountered. The inspectors determined that adjustments to exposure estimates were based on sound radiation protection and
- ALARA principles or that they were just adjusted to account for failures to control the work. The inspectors evaluated the frequency of these adjustments 10 determine the adequacy of the original
- 2RS 4 Occupational Dose Assessment (71124.04) a. Inspection Scope §Qecial Bioassay The inspectors selected internal dose assessments obtained using in-vitro monitoring. The inspectors reviewed and assessed the adequacy of
- PSEG 's program for in-vitro monitoring of radionuclides, including collection and storage of samples. The inspectors determined that
- PSEG had not specifically qualified their vendor laboratory to perform in-vitro sample counting, having neither audited the lab in the area of in-vitro analysis, nor verifying the lab's participation in an anal
- DAC [[monitoring. The inspectors verified that flow rates and/or collection times for fixed head air samplers or lapel breathing zone air samplers were adequate to ensure that appropriate lower limits of detection are obtained. The inspectors reviewed the adequacy of procedural guidance used to assess dose when]]
- PSEG personnel apply protection factors. The inspectors reviewed dose assessments performed using airborne/
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representative of the actual airborne radionuclide mixture, including hard-to-detect nuclides. The inspectors reviewed the adequacy of
- PSEG [['s internal dose assessments for any actual internal exposure greater than 10 millirem committed effective dose equivalent. The inspectors determined that the affected personnel were properly monitored with calibrated equipment and the data was analyzed and internal exposures properly assessed in accordance with]]
- PSEG procedures. Dosimeter Placement and Assessment of Effective Dose Equivalent for External The inspectors reviewed
- PSEG 's methodology for monitoring external dose in situations in which non-uniform fields are expected or large dose gradients exist. The inspectors verified that
- PSEG [[had established criteria for determining when alternate monitoring techniques were to be implemented. The inspectors reviewed dose assessments performed using multibadging during the current assessment period. The inspectors verified that the assessment was performed in accordance with]]
- SDE from distributed skin contamination or discrete radioactive particles. Neutron Dose Assessment The inspectors evaluated
- PSEG [['s neutron dosimetry program, including dosimeter types and/or survey instrumentation. The inspectors selected neutron exposure situations and verified that (a) dosimetry and/or instrumentation was appropriate for the expected neutron spectra, (b) there was sufficient sensitivity for low dose and/or dose rate measurement, and (c) neutron dosimetry was properly calibrated. The inspectors verified that interference by gamma radiation was accounted for in the calibration. The inspectors verified that time and motion evaluations were representative of actual neutron exposure events, as applicable. For the special dosimetric situations reviewed in this section, the inspectors determined how]]
SSigned the dose of record for total effective dose equivalent, SDE. and lens dose equivalent. b. Findings No findings were identified. Enclosure*
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- NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 5. Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems * Unit 1 and Unit 2
- PI [[summary records. b. Findings No findings were identified. 40A2 Identification and Resolution of Problems (71152 -1 work-around sample) Review of Items Entered into the Corrective Action Program As required by Inspection Procedure 71152, "Identification and Resolution of Problems," and in order to help identify repetitive equipment failures or specific human performance issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of all items entered into]]
- CAP. [[This was accomplished by reviewing the description of each new notification and attending daily management review committee meetings. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. Review of Operator Workaround Program Inspection Scope The inspectors conducted a cumulative review of operator workarounds for Unit 1 and Unit 2 and assessed the effectiveness of]]
PSEG's control room distraction report, operator burden list, and operator burden self-assessment. The inspectors focused on the potential impact on mitigating systems and the potential to affect operator ability to implement abnormal and emergency operating procedures. The review included interviews with licensed and walkdowns of main control room panels. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. Findings and No findings were Enclosure
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- 16 PSEG [[identified twelve operator challenges at Unit 1 and Unit 2, but none of the challenges were classified as operator workarounds. The inspectors did not identify additional operator challenges or workarounds. The inspectors reviewed 103, "OperatorWorkaround Program", and]]
- UO [[perator Burdens Program>>, for]]
- PSEG [[adequately implemented these procedures. The most recent operator burden assessment was reviewed for each unit. The inspectors determined that the cumulative impact of the identified operator challenges was within manageable limits. Event Followwup (71153 -3 samples) iQ!.osed) Licensee Event Report 05000272/2010-001-00, Automatic Start of the 1C]]
- EDG On April 16, 2010, at 1641 hours, the 1C 4160 volt vital bus lost power. Surveillance testing was being performed to demonstrate the transfer of the 1 C 4160 volt vital bus from one offsite power source to the second offsite power source. The 1 C
- EDG output breaker did not close per design. Abnormal operating procedure S1.0P-ABAKV-0003 was entered for loss of power to the 1C 4160 vollt vital bus. Fuel movement was in progress at the time of the event and was suspended. Thl9 unexpected start of the 1 C
- 52STA switch was the result of binding caused by mis-adjustment of the gap between the breaker and the 52
- STA switch assembly. The mis-adjustment was the result of unclear procedural guidance for measuring the breaker plunger gap. Corrective actions consist of replacement of the
- STA [[switch, proper adjustment of the breaker plunger gap. inspection of other 41130 volt in-feed breaker plunger gaps, and procedure revisions to improve the guidance for measuring breaker plunger gaps. The inspectors' review of this issue noted a licensee identified violation of regulatory requirements, specifically that]]
- PSEG maintenance procedure guidance for measuring the breaker plunger gap was inadequate. The enforcement aspects ofthis violation are discussed in Section 40A7. This
- LER above 50% reactor power. The turbine trip was caused by the actuation of the regular and back-up phase B]]
PSEG corrective actions included replacing the main power transformer deluge system air-pilot sprinkler heads with sprinkler heads that have a higher temperature setpoint. The Enclosure
.1 inspectors completed a review of this
- LER 05000272/2010-003-00, Failure to Comply with Technical Specification 3.0.4 On July 25, 2010, at 0940, a
- SGFP s at 1557 on July 25, 2010. The cause of the failure to re-establish the automatic start circUitry for the start of the motor driven
- SGFP [[s was due to operators performing the incorrect section of the procedure to re-establish the start circuitry during mode ascension. Corrective actions consisted of training, procedure revisions, and personnel accountability. The inspectors review of this issue noted a licensee identified violation of regulatory requirements, specifically that entry into Mode 2 with the circuitry required by]]
- TO 2515/177 -Managing Gas Accumulation in Emergency Core Cooling. Decay Heat Removal. and Containment Sgray Systems a. Inspection Scope
- NRC Generic letter (GL) 2008-01, "Managing Gas Accumulation in Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment Spray Systems." Based on the review of
- GL 2008-01 response letters, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) staff provided guidance on
- TI inspection scope to the regional inslPectors. The inspectors used this inspection guidance along with the
- PSEG implemented or was in the process of acceptably implementing the commitments, modifications, and programmatically controlled actions described in their
- GL 2008-01 response. The inspectors verified that the plant-specific information (including licensing basis documents and design information) was consistent with the information that
- GL 2008-01. The inspectors reviewed a sample of isometric drawings and piping and instrument . diagrams and conducted selected system piping walkdowns to verify that
- UFSAR descriptions. Specifically, the inspectors verified the following related to a sample of isometric drawings for the
SI), and containment spray (CS) systems: High pOint vents were identified; High points that did not have vents were recognized and evaluated with respect to their potential for gas accumulation; Enclosure
Other areas where gas could accumulate and potentially impact subject operability, such as orifices in horizontal pipes, isolated branch lines, exchangers, improperly sloped piping, and under closed valves, were evaluated in engineering reviews or had ultrasonic testing (UT) points which reasonably detect void formation; For piping segments reviewed, branch lines and fittings were clearly shown. The inspectors conducted walkdowns of portions of the above systems to reasonably assure the acceptability of
- PSEG [[conducted walkdowns of the applicable systems to confirm that the combination of system orientation, vents, instructions and procedures, tests, and training would ensure that each system was suffiCiently full of water to assure operability. The inspectors reviewed]]
- PSEG 's methodology used to determine system piping high pOints, identification of negative sloped piping, and calculations of void sizes based on
- RHR [[while the lines are at elevated temperatures to ensure system operability. The inspectors also reviewed engineering analyses associated with the development of acceptance criteria for <:is-found voids, which included engineering assumptions for void transport and acceptability of void fractions at the suction and discharge piping of the applicable system pumps. The inspectors coordinated this review with]]
- NRR , who was concurrently pursuing questions associated with void acceptance criteria at the time of the inspection. The inspectors reviewed a sample of P5
- GL systems to verify that the procedures were effective in venting or redl:..Icing voiding to acceptable levels. The inspectors verified the installation of a hardware vent, located in the Unit 1
- GL [[response. A similar vent installation is planned for the upcoming Unit 2 outage in the spring of 2011. The inspectors also confirmed the planned implementation of an additional hardware high point vent modification on each unit that was associated with the common]]
- RHR [[check valves and was designed to allow any possible gas intrusion and accumUlation to be vented off (two vents per unit). The Unit 2 modification is planned for the Spring 2011 outage (design change request 80099810) and the Unit 1 modification is expected to be implemented in the Fall 2011 outage (design change request 80101453). The inspectors verified that]]
- UFSAR , T5s, and associated bases. The inspectors reviewed a sample of system venting surveillance results to ensure proper implementation of the surveillance program anc! that the existence of unacceptable gas accumulation was evaluated within the
- CAP , as necessary. In addition, on August 4, 2010, the inspectors observed portions of the performance of the Unit 2 monthly venting surveillance to assess the adequacy of procedures and implementation. The inspectors reviewed
- EG 's nine-month and supplemental submittals were acceptably documented, including completed actions and the implementation schedule for incomplete actions. The inspectors also verified that
PSEG identified during their GL 2008-01 Enclosure
review. The inspectors performed this review to ensure
- PSEG appropriately evaluated and adequately addressed any gas voiding concerns, including the evaluation of for gas voids discovered in the field. Finally, the inspectors reviewed
- PSEG [['s training associated with gas accumulation to assess if appropriate training was provided to the operations and engineering support staff to ensure appropriate awareness of the effects of gas voiding. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. b. Findings No findings were identified.]]
- NRR is still evaluating some technical aspects associated with void acceptance criteria and will likely request additional information from
- NRR. 40A6 Meetings, Including Exit The inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. C. Fricker and other members of
- PSEG whether any materials examined during the inspection were proprietary. No proprietary information was identified. 40A7 UcensesMldentified Violations The following violations of
- PSEG. They were determined to have very low safety significance (Green) and meet the criteria of Section 2.3 of the
- TS 6.8.1 "Procedures and Programs" states, in part, that written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained for activities specified in Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978, Regulatory Guide 1.33, Section
- IX. includes written procedures for performing maintenance, which can affect the performance of safety related equipment. Contrary to the above,
- KV Breaker Plunger Gap Verification maintenance procedure. Specifically, the inappropriate guidance to perform plunger gap adjustments for
- 4KV magne-blast breakers resulted in a miswadjustment of the gap between the breaker closing plunger and 521
- STA [[auxiliary switch operating mechanism. This resulted in loss of power to the 1 C vital bus for 8 hours on April 16, 2010. This violation was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it did not increase the likelihood of a loss of reactor coolant system (RCS) inventory, it did not affect]]
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VV pumps start when both steam generator feed pumps trip when the reactor is in Modes 1 and 2. Contrary to this requirement. from 2132 hours0.0247 days <br />0.592 hours <br />0.00353 weeks <br />8.11226e-4 months <br /> on July 22.2010, to 1557 hours0.018 days <br />0.433 hours <br />0.00257 weeks <br />5.924385e-4 months <br /> on July 25,2010, Enclosure
lhis auto start function was disabled. Leads that were lifted to disable the auto start function during the forced outage were not properly re-Ianded prior to ascension to Mode 2. This finding is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding did not represent the loss of a system safety function, an actual loss of safety function of a single train for greater that the
- TS allowed outage time, or screen as potentially risk significant due to a seismic, flooding, or severe weather initiating event.
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- C. [[Fricker, Site Vice President E. Eilola, Plant Manager L. Rajkowski, Engineering Director R. DeSanctis, Maintenance Director J. Garecht, Operations Director J. Higgins, System Engineer F. Hummel, System Engineer R. Gary, Radiation Protection Manager S. Bowers, System Engineer E. Villar, Licensing Engineer M. Wolk, Senior Reactor Operator]]
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- LER Automatic Reactor Trip Due to Main Power Transformer Bushing Failure (Section 40A3.2) 0500027212010-003-00
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- ED In addition to the documents identified in the body of this report, the inspectors reviewed the following documents and records: Section 1R01: Adverse Weather Protection Procedures
AA-1 08-111-1 001, Severe Weather and Natural Disaster Guidelines, Revision 5 Orders 70111536 70049239 Attachment
Section 1 R04: Equipment Alignment S1.0P-ST-SW-0013, Service Water Valve Verification Modes 1-4, Revision S 1.
- SO [[,AF-0001, Auxiliary Feedwater System Operation, Revision S1.0P-ST.AF-0008, Auxiliary Feedwater Valve Verification Modes 1-3, Revision Se.MD-PM.ZZ-0005, Molded Case Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Revision Drawings 205331 222508 205236 Notifications 20472361 20460084 20465265 20465263 20476129 20477356 20476554 20477357 20477358 20467120 20471722 Orders 60090467 60089923 60090670 60091111 60091834 70111793 Other Documents]]
- FRS -II-421, Salem Unit 1 (Unit 2) Pre-Fire Plan, 4160V Switchgear Rooms & Battery Rooms Elevation: 64', Revision
- II -433, Salem Unit 1, (Unit 2) Pre-Fire Plan, Auxiliary Feed Water Pumps Area Elevation: 84', Revision
- II -9111, Salem Unit 1, (Unit 2) Pre-Fire Plan, Service Water Intake Structure Elevation: 92' & 112', Revision
- FP -12B. No.1 Unit Auxiliary Building Fire Protection Piping Aux. Feedwater Pump Area Elev. 84', Revision 2 Notifications 20429890 20472945 Orders 70044438 Other Documents Design Change Plan 80089591, S2 C02 Replacement 64', 78' and 84' Elevations
FP-FEE-1987, Fire Suppression System Performance Capability Evaluation -2FA-AB-64A, Revision 0 I Attachment
Section 1 R06: Flood Protection Measures Procedure§ S2.0P-AB.SW*0001, Loss of Service Water Header Pressure, Revision 16 S2.0P-AB.SW-0003, Service Water Bay Leak, Revision 7 S2.0P-AB.ZZ-0002, Flooding, Revision 3 S2.0P-SO.SW-0005, Service Water System Operation, Revision
- SV.FBR [[-0026. Flood and Fire Barrier Penetration Seal Inspection, Revision 3 Drawings 205342 212805 Notifications (*NRC identified) 20385854 20410172 20410627 20440749 20474545* 20474629* 20149343 20092519 20433918 20408227 20188995 20316562 20;318626 20095182 20256504 20153983 20194450 Orders 70090400 60081894 80043396 30177759 70067380 700068098 Other Documents]]
- TS.ZZ -2034. Technical Requirements for Construction of Electrical Installation, Salem Generating Station. Revision
- 0 NRC Generic Letter 2007-01, Inaccessible or Underground Power Cable Failures that Disable Accident Mitigation Systems or Cause Plant Transients, dated 2/7/2007
- ZZ -EDS-0225-0, Class 1 E Medium Voltage Shielded Power Cable for Use at Salem & Hope Creek Generating Stations General Specification 85651-0-1,
- NRC [[Component DeSign Bases Inspection Report 05000416/2009006 Engineering Evaluation Number: S-C-4KV-EEE-1751, Safety Related Medium Voltage Cable Issues routed below grade in duct bank or potentially submerged condition for Salem Unit 1 and 2 Seabrook Issue Summary, Condition Report No. 211208,357, Topic Submerged Service Water Electrical Cables, dated 11/19/2009 Section 1 R11: Licensed Operator Regualification Program Procedures]]
AA-301, Simulator Configuration Management, Revision 13 2-EOP-TRIP-1, Reactor Trip or Safety Injection, Revision 27 2-EOP-TRIP-2, Reactor Trip Response, Revision 27 Attachment
Section 1 R12: Maintenance Effectiveness Notifications 20388211 20395605 20395804 20398649 20406227 20413015 20413425 20413466 20433555 20437493 20455197 20462179 20463908 20468478 20477633 Other Documents Salem 1 Jet Narrative Log, from 9/28/2008 -9/28/2010 evc (a)(1) Action Plan Development and Action Plan (Monitoring) Goal Setting Template Maintenance Rule Scoping Document (for
- CVC ) Section 1 Ri3: Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work .control Procedures Risk Management, Revision 6
- AA -1 08-116, Protected Equipment Program, Revision 2 Notifications 20476129 Orders 30105373 30188989 60091834 Other Documents
- PRA [[Risk Assessment for Work Week 037 Section iRiS: Operability Evaluations Procedures S2.0P-PTSW-0005, Service Water Fouling Monitoring Room Coolers, Revision 8 S2.0P-SO.SW-0008, Inservice Room Cooler Flushes, Revision 0 S2.0P-STDG-0001, 2A Diesel Generator Surveillance Test, Revision 46 Drawings 205228 205342 205337 Notifications 20469463 20469609 20469615 20469616 20469713 20469719 20469720 20470114 20470182 20470193 20470211 20470260 20408942 20409466 20472868 20473031 20474841 Orders 60091028 60091030 60091035 60091094 70096444 60091466 Other Documents]]
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OTDM. Issue Resolution Documentation Form for 1 CV284, Revision 6 Attachment
Section 1 R18: Plant Modifications Procedure§, S1.0P-IO.ZZ-0002, Cold Shutdown to Hot Standby, Revision 56 S1.OP-IO.ZZ-01 03, Hot Standby to Minimum Load Administrative Requirements, Revision 6 S1.0P-SO.RPS-0009, Install/Removal of
- 125VDC Battery Online Replacement Notifications 20471722 20477280 Orders 70104212 Other Documents Letter from the
- PSEG , Subj: Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit No.2, Issuance of Amendment Re: One-time On-line Battery Replacement. daled 9/112010 Control Room Logs Section 1R19: Post-Maintenance Testing Procedures S1.0P-
- SO.AF -0001(Q), Auxiliary Feedwater System Operation, Revision 27 S2.0P-ST.CC-0003(Q), Inservice Testing, 23 Component Cooling Pump, Revision
- PM.AF -0007(Q), 13 and 23 Auxiliary Feedwater Terry Turbine Linkage Inspection and Lubrication, Revision 0 S2.0P-ST.CH-0004, Chilled Water System -Chillers, Revision 17 S2.0P-ST.125-0001, Electrical Power Systems
- ST.SJ [[-0003, Inservice Testing. Safety Injection Valves, Modes 1 -6, Revision 12 S2.RA-ST.SJ-0003, Inservice Testing, Safety Injection Valves, Modes 1 -6, Acceptance Criteria, Revision 14' . S1.0P*PT.AF-0003, 13 Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Periodic Run, Revision 0 S2.0P-ST.DG-0001, 2A Diesel Generator Surveillance Test, Revision 46 Notifications 20460084 20465265 20469586 20469623 20469903 20469904 20474843 20474841 20416141 Orders 60089923 60090670 60091111 60091124 70037915 60090467 60087957 60081294 60091466 Other Documents Salem 2 Narrative Log, dated 9124/2010 Salem Prompt Investigation Report, No.]]
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FW Trip Latch Issue 9/2/2010 Root Cause Investigation Report, 13123 Auxiliary Feedwater Turbine Driven Pumps Spurious Trips, dated 9/20/2010 Attachment 1 (page 1 of 3), Revision 10 Attachment
Section 1 R20: Refueling and Other Outage Activities Procedures
- AA -10B-108, Unit Restart Review, Revision 9 Notifications 20469470 20469513 20469536 20469582 20469742 20469465 20469536 20469542 20469623 20469643 20469650 20469651 Orders 60091125 Other S1.0P-SO.AF-0001, Attachment 2, Turbine-Driven
- SA -1 08-114-1001, Attachment 2, Post Reactor Trip/ECCS Actuation Review, Revision 1 Prompt Investigation Report. "B" Phase Main Power Transformer/High Voltage Bushing Failure, dated 7fll2010
- NBU [[-SaJem Unit 1 Trip Forced Outage-LT-CR Critical Path Schedule U1 Forced Outage Transformer & Start-up Work Schedule Salem Emergency Classificati.on Guide, Attachment 14, Four Hour Report -NRC Operations Salem Emergency Classification Guide, Attachment 29, Twenty-four Hour Report North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Disturbance Reporting SequencE' of Events Review Report Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing Procedures S1.IC-FT.RCP-0023,]]
- IV [[, Revision 16 S2.0P-ST.DG-001, 2A Diesel Generator Surveillance Test, Revision 46 S2.0P-ST.SJ-0001, Inservice Testing -21 Safety Injection Pump, Revision 19 S2.0P-ST.RHR-0002, Inservice Testing -22 Residual Heat Removal Pump, Revision 28 S2.RA-ST.RHR-0002, Inservice Testing 22 Residual Heat Removal Pump Acceptance Criteria, Revision 8 S2.0P-PT.RHR-0002,]]
NRC identified) 20153697' 20456318 20465919 20449238 20472159* 20474660 20474496 20472575 Orders 50132645 60091451 70050041 70106347 Section 2RS1: Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls Notifications 20467421 Attachment
Other Prompt Investiga1ion Report, Low Dose and Dose Rate Alarm Received During Radiography Section
- ALARA Planning and Controls 20460949 20457836 20458565 20459222 20457304 Other Documents Salem Unit 1 20th Refueling Outage Radiological Performance Report Past-ALARA Review 2010-59 Section
- 4OA 1: Performance Indicator Verification I Notifications 20436451 20444609 20448722 20458929 20459838 20462412 20469716 . 20472916 20477296 Other Documents Salem 1
- 2 AF [[Narrative Lag, from 6/30/2009 -6/30/2010 Section 40A2: Identification and Resolution of Problems Notifications 20330173 20333113 20333114 20392282 20428779 20439278 20440694 20444513 20447503 20448233 20453788 20456599 20460121 20462546 20463203 20462952 Orders 70092096 Other Documents]]
AA-102-103, Operator Work-Around Program, Revision 2 Quarterly Operator Burden Assessment, Salem Unit 1 -Second Quarter Quarterly Operator Burden Assessment, Salem Unit 2 -Second Quarter Attachment
Section 4()A3: Event Follow-up Procedures
- 4KV Breaker Plunger Interlock Gap Verification, Revision 9 Notifications 20471722 20459055 20270692 20459354 20459059 20459352 Orders 70109763 70053722 30151345 Other Documents Prompt Investigation Report, Aux Feed Pump Auto Start from 11/12
- SGFP [[Trips disabled when required by Technical SpeCifications 4.160KV Function Level Maintenance Rule Scoping Document Salem Unit 1 Operations Narrative Log (Day and Night Shift), dated 4/16/2010 Salem Unit 1 Operations Narrative Log (Night Shift), dated 4/1712010 Section 40A5: Other Activities . S1.0P-AB.LOCA-0001, Shutdown]]
RH-1-1B Notifications (*NRC 20187615 20367369 20368686 20372382 20384080 20385350 20385364 20390204 20399042 20399108 20408241 20409145 20409991 20444790 20460621 60082989 70079735 70095588 70096422 70101308 Calculations and 11050-740-02, Waterhammer Technical Evaluation for Salem 1 & 2 eve System, Revision 11050-740-03, Waterhammer Technical Evaluation for Salem 1 & 2 RHR System, Revision 11050-740-04, Waterhammer Technical Evaluation for 5alem 1 & 251 System, Revision Attachment
80097737, Adding Vent Valves on S'IRHR-11RH19 Cross Connect Header between
- SI System Evaluation, dated 10/27/2008 S-C-MPOO-VDC-0058-0, Hydraulic Transient Analysis of the Spray System, Revision 0 S-C-SJ-MDC-1893, Allowable Volume of Non-Condensable Gases in
- ECCS [[Subsystems -Tavg <i! 350"F, performed 4/17/2009, 8/13/2009, 12/11/2009,1/16/2010,211212010,3/11/2010,4/25/20410, and 5/14/2010 S2.0P-]]
- ECCS Subsystems -Tavg 350D F, performed 7/9/2009, 8/7i2009, 1/8/2010,2/6/2010,3/6/2010,4/9/2010,5/5/2010, and 6/15/2010 Other Documents
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- GL 2008-01, Managing Gas Accumulation in Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment Spray Systems, dated 1/11/2008
- NRC [[]]
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- LOCA Design Basis, Salem Units 1 and 2, Revision 0 Engineering Support Training. Gas Intrusion, Revision 3 Long Training Plan 0910, licensed Operator Requalification Training, Revision 1 System Health Reports, Unit 1 and 2
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- OF Heat Exchanger Licensee Event Report Main Power Transformer Non-cited Violation Nuclear Energy Institute Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Out-of -Service Publicly Available Records Performance Indicator Post-Maintenance Testing Public Service Enterprise Group Nuclear]]
- LLC Service Water Intake Structure Temporary Instruction Technical*Specifications Technical Specification Action Statement Ultrasonic Test Very High Radiation Area Work Order Attachment]]