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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20217F8231999-10-13013 October 1999 Informs That on 990930,NRC Completed mid-cycle PPR of Catawba Nuclear Station.Based on Review,Nrc Did Not Identify Any New Areas That Warranted More than Core Insp Program Over Next Five Months.Historical Listing of Issues,Encl ML20217H0041999-10-13013 October 1999 Forwards MOR for Sept 1999 & Revised MOR for Aug 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20217F1301999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Request for Relief 99-03 from Requirements of ASME B&PV Code,In Order to Seek Relief from Performing Individual Valve Testing for Certain Valves in DG Starting (Vg) Sys ML20212J3011999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards Exemption from Certain Requirements of 10CFR54.17(c) Re Schedule for Submitting Application for Operating License Renewal.Se Also Encl ML20217K2651999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards Retake Exams Repts 50-413/99-302 & 50-414/99-302 on 990921-23.Two of Three ROs & One SRO Who Received Administrative Section of Exam Passed Retake Exam, Representing 75 Percent Pass Rate 05000414/LER-1999-004, Forwards LER 99-004-01,providing Correction to Info Previously Provided in Rev 0 of Rept.Planned Corrective Actions Contain Commitments1999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-004-01,providing Correction to Info Previously Provided in Rev 0 of Rept.Planned Corrective Actions Contain Commitments 05000413/LER-1999-015, Forwards LER 99-015-00 Re Inoperability of Auxiliary Bldg Ventilation Sys That Exceeded TS Limits Due to Improperly Positioned Vortex Damper.Commitments Are Contained in Corrective Actions Section of Encl Rept1999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-015-00 Re Inoperability of Auxiliary Bldg Ventilation Sys That Exceeded TS Limits Due to Improperly Positioned Vortex Damper.Commitments Are Contained in Corrective Actions Section of Encl Rept ML20217A7911999-09-24024 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-413/99-05 & 50-414/99-05 on 990718- 0828 at Catawba Facility.Nine NCVs Identified Involving Inadequate Corrective Actions Associated with Degraded Svc Water Supply Piping to Auxiliary Feedwater Sys ML20212E6471999-09-24024 September 1999 Discusses GL 98-01 Issued by NRC on 980511 & DPC Responses for Catawba NPP & 990615.Informs That NRC Reviewed Response for Catawba & Concluded That All Requested Info Provided.Considers GL 98-01 to Be Closed for Catawba ML20212F0941999-09-21021 September 1999 Discusses Closeout of GL 97-06, Degradation of Steam Generator Internals for Cns,Units 1 & 2 ML20212M2001999-09-20020 September 1999 Confirms 990913 Telcon Between M Purser & R Carroll Re Management Meeting to Be Conducted on 991026 in Atlanta,Ga to Discuss Operator Licensing Issues 05000414/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00 Re Missed EDG TS Surveillance Concerning Verification of Availability of Offsite Power Sources Resulted from Defective Procedure.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in Rept Represent Regulatory Commitments1999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00 Re Missed EDG TS Surveillance Concerning Verification of Availability of Offsite Power Sources Resulted from Defective Procedure.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in Rept Represent Regulatory Commitments ML20212D5321999-09-15015 September 1999 Informs That Duke Energy Corp Agrees to Restrict Max Fuel Rod Average Burnup to 60,000 Mwd/Mtu,In Order to Support NRC Final Approval & Issuance of Requested Amend ML20212B4641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1999 & Revised Monthly Operating Rept for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20212A4131999-09-14014 September 1999 Informs That TR DPC-NE-2009P Submitted in 990817 Affidavit, Marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure, Pursuant to 10CFR2.709(b) & Section 103(b) of Atomic Energy Act of 1954,as Amended ML20212M1931999-09-13013 September 1999 Refers to 990909 Meeting Conducted at Region II Office Re Presentation of Licensee self-assessment of Catawba Nuclear Station Performance.List of Attendees & Licensee Presentation Handout Encl ML20212A3751999-09-10010 September 1999 Informs That Postponing Implementation of New Conditions Improved by RG 1.147,rev 12,acceptable Since Evaluation on Relief Based on Implementation Code Case for Duration of Insp Interval ML20212A5191999-09-0808 September 1999 Requests NRC Approval for Relief from Requirements of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI,1989 Edition,App VI,VI-2430(c) & 2440(b).Approval of 99-GO-002 Is Requested by 000301 05000413/LER-1999-014, Forwards LER 99-014-00, Missed Surveillance & Operation Prohibited by TS Occurred as Result of Defective Procedures or Program & Inappropriate TS Requirements. Planned Corrective Action Stated in Rept Represents Commitment1999-09-0101 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-014-00, Missed Surveillance & Operation Prohibited by TS Occurred as Result of Defective Procedures or Program & Inappropriate TS Requirements. Planned Corrective Action Stated in Rept Represents Commitment 05000414/LER-1999-003, Forwards LER 99-003-01, Unplanned Actuation of ESFAS Due to a SG High Level Caused by Inadequate Procedural Guidance. Suppl Rept Provides Info Re Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Developed Subsequent to Rev1999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-003-01, Unplanned Actuation of ESFAS Due to a SG High Level Caused by Inadequate Procedural Guidance. Suppl Rept Provides Info Re Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Developed Subsequent to Rev 0 of LER ML20211H1741999-08-30030 August 1999 Forwards Comments on Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 & McGuire Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 Specific Reactor Vessel Info Contained in Rvid.Ltr Dtd 990107,rept ATI-98-012-T005 & Partial marked-up Rept WCAP-14995 Encl ML20211M4451999-08-30030 August 1999 Forwards Summary of Util Conclusions Re Outstanding Compliance Issue Re Staff Interpretation of TS SR 3.0.1,per Insp Repts 50-369/99-03 & 50-370/99-03,as Discussed with NRC During 990618 Meeting 05000413/LER-1999-013, Forwards LER 99-013-00,re RHR Heat Exchanger Bypass Valves Not Verified Per TS Surveillance.Surveillance Procedures Have Been Revised & There Are No Further Planned Corrective Actions or Commitments in LER1999-08-25025 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-013-00,re RHR Heat Exchanger Bypass Valves Not Verified Per TS Surveillance.Surveillance Procedures Have Been Revised & There Are No Further Planned Corrective Actions or Commitments in LER ML20211M8191999-08-25025 August 1999 Confirms 990825 Telcon Between G Gilbert & R Carroll Re Mgt Meeting to Be Held on 990909 in Atlanta,Ga,To Allow Licensee to Present self-assessment of Catawba Nuclear Station Performance ML20211A9641999-08-20020 August 1999 Forwards SE Authorizing Licensee 990118 Request for Approval of Proposed Relief from Volumetric Exam Requirements of ASME B&PV Code,Section XI for Plant,Units 2 ML20211C1191999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards ISI Rept Unit 1 Catawba 1999 RFO 11, Providing Results of ISI Effort Associated with End of Cycle 11 ML20211B9471999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Request for Relief 99-02,associated with Limited Exam Results for Welds Which Were Inspected During Unit 1 End of Cycle 11 RFO ML20211C3651999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Rev 25 to Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 Pump & Valve Inservice Testing Program, Which Includes Reformatting of Manual & Addl Changes as Noted in Attached Summary of Changes ML20211F2971999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards non-proprietary & Proprietary Updated Pages for DPC-NE-2009,submitted 980722.Pages Modify Fuel Design & thermal-hydraulic Analysis Sections of DPC-NE-2009. Proprietary Page 2-4 Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 05000413/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00,re Missed Surveillance on Both Trains of CR Area Ventilation Sys Resulting in TS Violation.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in LER Represent Regulatory Commitment1999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00,re Missed Surveillance on Both Trains of CR Area Ventilation Sys Resulting in TS Violation.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in LER Represent Regulatory Commitment ML20211B1121999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Topical Rept DPC-NE-2012, Dynamic Rod Worth Measurement Using Casmo/Simulate, Describing Results of Six Drwm Benchmark Cycles at Catawba & McGuire & Discusses Qualification to Use Drwm at Catawba & McGuire ML20210V0321999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-413/99-04 & 50-414/99-04 on 990606- 0717.Six Violations of NRC Requirements Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20210S2751999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Repts for July 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2.Revised Rept for June 1999,encl ML20210Q3751999-08-0505 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Authorized Representative of Facility Must Submit Ltr as Listed,Thirty Days Before Exam Date,In Order to Register Individuals for Exam ML20210N9521999-08-0404 August 1999 Forwards Changes to Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual.Documents Constitutes Chapter 16 of Ufsar.With List of Effective Pages IR 05000413/19980131999-08-0202 August 1999 Discusses Integrated Insp Repts 50-413/98-13,50-414/98-13, 50-413/98-16,50-414/98-16 & NRC Special Repts 50/413/99-11 & 50-414/99-11 Conducted Between Aug 1998 & May 1999.Six Violations Occurred,Based on OI Investigation & Insp ML20210M6411999-07-29029 July 1999 Forwards Request for Relief 99-03 from Requirements of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,In Order to Seek Relief from Performing Individual Valve Testing for Certain Valves in DG Starting Air (Vg) Sys 05000413/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-01 Which Replaces LER 99-002.Rept Number Has Been Changed in Order to Conform to Numbering Convention Specified in NUREG-1022,since Primary Event Involved Both Units1999-07-22022 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-01 Which Replaces LER 99-002.Rept Number Has Been Changed in Order to Conform to Numbering Convention Specified in NUREG-1022,since Primary Event Involved Both Units IR 05000413/19990101999-07-22022 July 1999 Discusses Insp Rept 50-413/99-10 & 50-414/99-10 on 990314- 0424 & Forwards Notice of Violation Re Failure to Comply with TS 3.7.13,when Misalignment of Two Electrical Breakers Rendered SSS Inoperable from 981216-29 ML20217G5241999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Exam Repts 50-413/99-301 & 50-414/99-301 on 990524- 27,0603,07-10 & 16.Of Fourteen SRO & RO Applicants Who Received Written Exams & Operating Tests,Eight Applicants Passed & Six Failed Exam 05000413/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00,re Inoperability of Containment Valve Injection Water Sys Valve in Excess of TS Limits.Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Are Being Finalized & Will Be Provided in Supplement to Rept1999-07-19019 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00,re Inoperability of Containment Valve Injection Water Sys Valve in Excess of TS Limits.Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Are Being Finalized & Will Be Provided in Supplement to Rept 05000414/LER-1999-001, Forwards LER 99-001-01 Re Unanalyzed Condition Associated with Relay Failure in Auxiliary Feedwater Sys,Due to Inadequate Single Failure Analysis.Rev Is Being Submitted to Include Results of Failure Analysis Which Was Performed1999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-001-01 Re Unanalyzed Condition Associated with Relay Failure in Auxiliary Feedwater Sys,Due to Inadequate Single Failure Analysis.Rev Is Being Submitted to Include Results of Failure Analysis Which Was Performed ML20209H4431999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Repts for June 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2.Revised Rept for May 1999 on Unit Shutdowns Also Encl ML20210A5771999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Revsied Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual, Per 10CFR50.71(e),changing Sections 16.7-5,16.8-5,16.9-1,16.9-3,16.9-5 & 16.11-7.Manual Constitute Chapter 16 of UFSAR ML20216D3941999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Revs to Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual NUREG-1431, Forwards SER Agreeing with Util General Interpretation of TS LCO 3.0.6,but Finds No Technical Basis or Guidance That Snubbers Could Be Treated as Exception to General Interpretation1999-07-0909 July 1999 Forwards SER Agreeing with Util General Interpretation of TS LCO 3.0.6,but Finds No Technical Basis or Guidance That Snubbers Could Be Treated as Exception to General Interpretation ML20196L0371999-07-0808 July 1999 Approves Requested Schedule Change of Current two-year Requalification Examinations to non-outage dates.Two-year Cycle Will Start on 991001 & Will End on 020930 05000413/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Operation Prohibited by TS 3.5.2. Rev to LER Will Be Submitted by 990812 Which Will Include All Required Info About Ventilation Sys Pressure Boundry Breach1999-07-0808 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Operation Prohibited by TS 3.5.2. Rev to LER Will Be Submitted by 990812 Which Will Include All Required Info About Ventilation Sys Pressure Boundry Breach ML20196J9001999-07-0606 July 1999 Informs That 990520 Submittal of Rept DPC-NE-3004-PA,Rev 1, Mass & Energy Release & Containment Response Methodology, Marked Proprietary Will Be Withheld Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of AEA of 1954 IR 05000413/19990031999-07-0101 July 1999 Discusses Insp Repts 50-413/99-03 & 50-414/99-03 Completed on 990605 & Transmitted by Ltr .Results of Delibrations for Violation Re Discovery of Potentially More Limiting Single Failure Affecting SGTS Analysis Provided 1999-09-08
[Table view] Category:INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20217H0041999-10-13013 October 1999 Forwards MOR for Sept 1999 & Revised MOR for Aug 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20217F1301999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Request for Relief 99-03 from Requirements of ASME B&PV Code,In Order to Seek Relief from Performing Individual Valve Testing for Certain Valves in DG Starting (Vg) Sys 05000414/LER-1999-004, Forwards LER 99-004-01,providing Correction to Info Previously Provided in Rev 0 of Rept.Planned Corrective Actions Contain Commitments1999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-004-01,providing Correction to Info Previously Provided in Rev 0 of Rept.Planned Corrective Actions Contain Commitments 05000413/LER-1999-015, Forwards LER 99-015-00 Re Inoperability of Auxiliary Bldg Ventilation Sys That Exceeded TS Limits Due to Improperly Positioned Vortex Damper.Commitments Are Contained in Corrective Actions Section of Encl Rept1999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-015-00 Re Inoperability of Auxiliary Bldg Ventilation Sys That Exceeded TS Limits Due to Improperly Positioned Vortex Damper.Commitments Are Contained in Corrective Actions Section of Encl Rept 05000414/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00 Re Missed EDG TS Surveillance Concerning Verification of Availability of Offsite Power Sources Resulted from Defective Procedure.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in Rept Represent Regulatory Commitments1999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00 Re Missed EDG TS Surveillance Concerning Verification of Availability of Offsite Power Sources Resulted from Defective Procedure.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in Rept Represent Regulatory Commitments ML20212D5321999-09-15015 September 1999 Informs That Duke Energy Corp Agrees to Restrict Max Fuel Rod Average Burnup to 60,000 Mwd/Mtu,In Order to Support NRC Final Approval & Issuance of Requested Amend ML20212B4641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1999 & Revised Monthly Operating Rept for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20212A5191999-09-0808 September 1999 Requests NRC Approval for Relief from Requirements of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI,1989 Edition,App VI,VI-2430(c) & 2440(b).Approval of 99-GO-002 Is Requested by 000301 05000413/LER-1999-014, Forwards LER 99-014-00, Missed Surveillance & Operation Prohibited by TS Occurred as Result of Defective Procedures or Program & Inappropriate TS Requirements. Planned Corrective Action Stated in Rept Represents Commitment1999-09-0101 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-014-00, Missed Surveillance & Operation Prohibited by TS Occurred as Result of Defective Procedures or Program & Inappropriate TS Requirements. Planned Corrective Action Stated in Rept Represents Commitment 05000414/LER-1999-003, Forwards LER 99-003-01, Unplanned Actuation of ESFAS Due to a SG High Level Caused by Inadequate Procedural Guidance. Suppl Rept Provides Info Re Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Developed Subsequent to Rev1999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-003-01, Unplanned Actuation of ESFAS Due to a SG High Level Caused by Inadequate Procedural Guidance. Suppl Rept Provides Info Re Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Developed Subsequent to Rev 0 of LER ML20211H1741999-08-30030 August 1999 Forwards Comments on Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 & McGuire Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 Specific Reactor Vessel Info Contained in Rvid.Ltr Dtd 990107,rept ATI-98-012-T005 & Partial marked-up Rept WCAP-14995 Encl ML20211M4451999-08-30030 August 1999 Forwards Summary of Util Conclusions Re Outstanding Compliance Issue Re Staff Interpretation of TS SR 3.0.1,per Insp Repts 50-369/99-03 & 50-370/99-03,as Discussed with NRC During 990618 Meeting 05000413/LER-1999-013, Forwards LER 99-013-00,re RHR Heat Exchanger Bypass Valves Not Verified Per TS Surveillance.Surveillance Procedures Have Been Revised & There Are No Further Planned Corrective Actions or Commitments in LER1999-08-25025 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-013-00,re RHR Heat Exchanger Bypass Valves Not Verified Per TS Surveillance.Surveillance Procedures Have Been Revised & There Are No Further Planned Corrective Actions or Commitments in LER ML20211B9471999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Request for Relief 99-02,associated with Limited Exam Results for Welds Which Were Inspected During Unit 1 End of Cycle 11 RFO ML20211C1191999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards ISI Rept Unit 1 Catawba 1999 RFO 11, Providing Results of ISI Effort Associated with End of Cycle 11 ML20211C3651999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Rev 25 to Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 Pump & Valve Inservice Testing Program, Which Includes Reformatting of Manual & Addl Changes as Noted in Attached Summary of Changes ML20211F2971999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards non-proprietary & Proprietary Updated Pages for DPC-NE-2009,submitted 980722.Pages Modify Fuel Design & thermal-hydraulic Analysis Sections of DPC-NE-2009. Proprietary Page 2-4 Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 05000413/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00,re Missed Surveillance on Both Trains of CR Area Ventilation Sys Resulting in TS Violation.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in LER Represent Regulatory Commitment1999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00,re Missed Surveillance on Both Trains of CR Area Ventilation Sys Resulting in TS Violation.Planned Corrective Actions Stated in LER Represent Regulatory Commitment ML20211B1121999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Topical Rept DPC-NE-2012, Dynamic Rod Worth Measurement Using Casmo/Simulate, Describing Results of Six Drwm Benchmark Cycles at Catawba & McGuire & Discusses Qualification to Use Drwm at Catawba & McGuire ML20210S2751999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Repts for July 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2.Revised Rept for June 1999,encl ML20210N9521999-08-0404 August 1999 Forwards Changes to Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual.Documents Constitutes Chapter 16 of Ufsar.With List of Effective Pages ML20210M6411999-07-29029 July 1999 Forwards Request for Relief 99-03 from Requirements of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,In Order to Seek Relief from Performing Individual Valve Testing for Certain Valves in DG Starting Air (Vg) Sys 05000413/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-01 Which Replaces LER 99-002.Rept Number Has Been Changed in Order to Conform to Numbering Convention Specified in NUREG-1022,since Primary Event Involved Both Units1999-07-22022 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-01 Which Replaces LER 99-002.Rept Number Has Been Changed in Order to Conform to Numbering Convention Specified in NUREG-1022,since Primary Event Involved Both Units 05000413/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00,re Inoperability of Containment Valve Injection Water Sys Valve in Excess of TS Limits.Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Are Being Finalized & Will Be Provided in Supplement to Rept1999-07-19019 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00,re Inoperability of Containment Valve Injection Water Sys Valve in Excess of TS Limits.Root Cause & Corrective Actions Associated with Event Are Being Finalized & Will Be Provided in Supplement to Rept 05000414/LER-1999-001, Forwards LER 99-001-01 Re Unanalyzed Condition Associated with Relay Failure in Auxiliary Feedwater Sys,Due to Inadequate Single Failure Analysis.Rev Is Being Submitted to Include Results of Failure Analysis Which Was Performed1999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-001-01 Re Unanalyzed Condition Associated with Relay Failure in Auxiliary Feedwater Sys,Due to Inadequate Single Failure Analysis.Rev Is Being Submitted to Include Results of Failure Analysis Which Was Performed ML20216D3941999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Revs to Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual ML20209H4431999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Repts for June 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2.Revised Rept for May 1999 on Unit Shutdowns Also Encl ML20210A5771999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Revsied Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual, Per 10CFR50.71(e),changing Sections 16.7-5,16.8-5,16.9-1,16.9-3,16.9-5 & 16.11-7.Manual Constitute Chapter 16 of UFSAR 05000413/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Operation Prohibited by TS 3.5.2. Rev to LER Will Be Submitted by 990812 Which Will Include All Required Info About Ventilation Sys Pressure Boundry Breach1999-07-0808 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Operation Prohibited by TS 3.5.2. Rev to LER Will Be Submitted by 990812 Which Will Include All Required Info About Ventilation Sys Pressure Boundry Breach ML20196G7461999-06-22022 June 1999 Requests Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR54.17(c) That Application for Renewed Operating License Not Be Submitted to NRC Earlier than 20 Yrs Before Expiration of Operating License Currently in Effect ML20196E9541999-06-18018 June 1999 Forwards SG Tube Insp Conducted During Unit 1 End of Cycle 11 Refueling Outage.Attachments 1,2,3 & 4 Identify Tubes with Imperfections in SGs A,B,C & D,Respectively ML20195K4571999-06-14014 June 1999 Forwards MORs for May 1999 & Revised MORs for Apr 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20195J1691999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Written Documentation of Background & Technical Info Supporting Catawba Unit 1,notice of Enforcement Discretion Request Re TS 3.5.2 (ECCS-Operating),TS 3.7.12 (Auxiliary Bldg Filtered Ventilation Exhaust Sys) ML20217G5771999-06-0909 June 1999 Forwards Post Exam Comments & Supporting Reference Matls for Written Exams Administered at Catawba Nuclear Station on 990603 05000414/LER-1999-002, Forwards Abstract of LER 99-002-00 Re Forced Shutdown of Plant as Result of Flow Restriction Caused by Corrosion of Afs Assured Suction Source Piping Due to Inadequate Testing. Final LER Will Be Submitted No Later than 9907081999-06-0303 June 1999 Forwards Abstract of LER 99-002-00 Re Forced Shutdown of Plant as Result of Flow Restriction Caused by Corrosion of Afs Assured Suction Source Piping Due to Inadequate Testing. Final LER Will Be Submitted No Later than 990708 ML20207F2381999-06-0101 June 1999 Forwards Copy of Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 1998 10CFR50.59 Rept, for NRC Files ML20195J1131999-05-26026 May 1999 Requests Approval to Change Cycle Dates for Two Year Requalification Training Program Required by 10CFR55.59,to Improve Scheduling of Requalification Exams to non-outage Periods 05000413/LER-1999-007, Forwards LER 99-007-00,re Operation Prohibited by TS 3.4.7. Commitments Identified in LER Are Listed in Planned Corrective Actions Section1999-05-26026 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-007-00,re Operation Prohibited by TS 3.4.7. Commitments Identified in LER Are Listed in Planned Corrective Actions Section ML20195B4751999-05-24024 May 1999 Forwards Rev 7 to UFSAR Chapter 2 & Chapter 3 from 1998 UFSAR for Catawba Nuclear Station.List of Instructions on Insertion Encl ML20196L1851999-05-20020 May 1999 Forwards Proprietary & non-proprietary Version of Rev 1 to TR DPC-NE-3004, Mass & Energy Release & Containment Response Methodology, Consisting of Finer Nodalization of Ice Condenser Region.Proprietary Info Withheld ML20196L1791999-05-20020 May 1999 Communicates Util Licensing Position Re Inoperable Snubbers. Licensee Has Determined That Structure of ITS Has Resulted in Certain Confusion Re Treatment of Inoperable Snubbers 05000413/LER-1997-009, Forwards LER 97-009-02, Unanalyzed Postulated Single Failure Affecting SG Tube Rupture Analysis, Suppl Revises Planned C/A Described in Suppl 1 to Ler.Current Status of C/As & Addl C/As Planned,Provided in Rept1999-05-17017 May 1999 Forwards LER 97-009-02, Unanalyzed Postulated Single Failure Affecting SG Tube Rupture Analysis, Suppl Revises Planned C/A Described in Suppl 1 to Ler.Current Status of C/As & Addl C/As Planned,Provided in Rept ML20206T4481999-05-13013 May 1999 Forwards Rev 3 to Topical Rept DPC-NE-3002-A, UFSAR Chapter 15 Sys Transient Analysis Methodology, IAW Guidance Contained in NUREG-0390 ML20206R1721999-05-13013 May 1999 Forwards Monthly Repts for Apr 1999 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 & Revised Monthly Operating Repts for Mar 1999 ML20206T0281999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards Changes to Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual. Document Constitutes Chapter 16 of UFSAR 05000413/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-00,re CR Ventilation Sys Inoperability. Root Cause & Corrective Actions for Occurence Are Being Finalized & Will Be Reported in Supplement Rept on 9906071999-05-10010 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-00,re CR Ventilation Sys Inoperability. Root Cause & Corrective Actions for Occurence Are Being Finalized & Will Be Reported in Supplement Rept on 990607 ML20206N8201999-05-10010 May 1999 Forwards Revs 15 & 16 to Catawba Unit 1 Cycle 12 COLR, Per TS 5.6.5.Rev 15 Updates Limits for New Catawba 1 Cycle 12 Reload Core & Rev 16 Revises Values Re Min Boron Concentrations for Rwst,Cla & SFP ML20206J4431999-05-0303 May 1999 Forwards Changes to Catawba Nuclear Station Selected Licensee Commitments Manual, Per 10CFR50.71(e).Document Constitutes Chapter 16 of UFSAR ML20206D2141999-04-29029 April 1999 Forwards 1998 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Rept for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2, Per Plant TS 5.6.3. Rept Contains Listed Documents ML20206E4101999-04-26026 April 1999 Forwards Four Copies of Rev 9 Todpc Nuclear Security & Contingency Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Changes Do Not Decrease Safeguards Effectiveness of Plan.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 1999-09-08
[Table view] Category:UTILITY TO NRC
MONTHYEARML20059L5491990-09-14014 September 1990 Forwards Proprietary Response to Question Re Scope of Review of Topical Rept, Safety Analysis Physics Parameter & Multidimensional Reactor Transients Methodology, Per & 900723 Meeting.Response Withheld ML20059L5521990-09-14014 September 1990 Forwards Response to 18 Questions Re Topical Rept DPC-NE-2004,per NRC 900802 Request for Addl Info.Encl Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) ML20059K2021990-09-12012 September 1990 Submits Supplemental Response to Generic Ltr 89-14, Svc Water Sys Problems Affecting Safety-Related Equipment. Intake Structure Insp Program Developed.Procedures for Insp Implemented & Intake Structures Sampled & Analyzed ML20064A8041990-09-0505 September 1990 Notifies NRC of Mod to 890301 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-413/86-18-01 & 50-414/86-18-01 Re Valves. All Valve Locking Mechanisms Would Be Installed by End of Unit 2 Refueling Outage (Approx Aug 1990) ML20064A5741990-09-0404 September 1990 Discusses Re Info to Support Util Position Relative to Resolving Issue of Main Steam Line Breaks Inside Ice Condenser Containments & Requests That Info Be Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) ML20059G3011990-09-0404 September 1990 Forwards Response to NRC 900327 Request for Addl Info Re BAW-10174, Mark-BW Reload LOCA Analysis for Catawba & Mcguire ML20059G8321990-08-30030 August 1990 Withdraws 880726 Proposed Tech Spec Change,Clarifying Tech Spec 3/4.7.6 Re Emergency Power Requirements for Control Room Ventilation Sys ML20059D2011990-08-27027 August 1990 Forwards Piedmont Municipal Power Agency , Authorizing Use of Annual Rept for NRC Docket Requirements ML20059D2441990-08-24024 August 1990 Forwards Special Rept PIR-1-C90-0261 on 900725 Re Cathodic Protection Sys Failure to Pass Acceptance Criteria of 60-day Surveillance.Std Work Request Generated to Check Voltage Potential at Test Station TS-36 on Weekly Basis ML20056B4981990-08-22022 August 1990 Responds to NRC Request for Addl Info Re General Relief Request for Pump Vibration Submitted 900315.Relief Request Changed to Insure Data Taken Over Range That Encompasses All Main Potential Noise Contributors ML20056B5011990-08-22022 August 1990 Responds to Violation Noted in Insp Repts 50-413/90-17 & 50-414/90-17.Corrective Actions:Review Will Be Conducted to Determine Category of Infrequently Run Procedures Needing Addl Verification Controls ML16259A2391990-08-22022 August 1990 Forwards Public Version of Rev 27 to Company Crisis Mgt Implementing Procedure CMIP-2, News Group Plan. W/ Dh Grimsley 900906 Release Memo ML20056B4971990-08-20020 August 1990 Clarifies Info Submitted in 871207 & s Re Steam Generator Tube Rupture Analysis Demonstration Runs. Demonstration Runs Met plant-specific Requirements in Section D to NRC SER on WCAP-10698 ML20059C1201990-08-20020 August 1990 Forwards Rept Summarizing Util Findings Re Three False Negative Blind Performance Urine Drug Screens Which Occurred During Jan & Feb 1990.Recommends That NRC Consider Generic Communication to Clearly State Reporting Requirement ML20059B6581990-08-17017 August 1990 Responds to Violation Noted in Insp Repts 50-413/90-15 & 50-414/90-15.Corrective Actions:Present Methods of Testing Operability of CO2 Fire Protection Sys Will Be Evaluated by 910201 to Determine If Addl Testing Necessary ML20059C1591990-08-17017 August 1990 Suppls by Providing Addl Info to Support Util Position Re Anl Confirmatory Analysis of Main Steamline Breaks in Ice Condenser Plants.Encl Withheld ML20063Q0951990-08-15015 August 1990 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for Jul 1990 for Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 & Revised Rept for June 1990 ML20059C1231990-08-15015 August 1990 Advises That Util Submitting Special Rept Re Valid Failure of Diesel Generator 2B Would Be Delayed Until 880229 Had Incorrect Ltr Date.Date of Ltr Should Have Been 880204 Instead of 880104.Corrected Ltr Encl ML20063Q2671990-08-14014 August 1990 Forwards Public Version of Revised Crisis Mgt Implementing Procedures,Including Rev 36 to CMIP-1,Rev 32 to CMIP-4,Rev 36 to CMIP-5,Rev 41 to CMIP-6,Rev 40 to CMIP-7,Rev 27 to CMIP-8 & Rev 35 to CMIP-9.W/DH Grimsley 900821 Release Memo ML20059C2211990-08-13013 August 1990 Forwards Revised Chapter 16, Selected Licensee Commitments Manual, to Plant Updated Fsar,Per 10CFR50.4 & 50.71.Manual Contains Commitments Which Require Control But Not Appropriate in Tech Specs ML20063Q0261990-08-10010 August 1990 Forwards Rev 0 to Catawba Unit 2 Cycle 4 Core Operating Limits Rept, Per Tech Spec 6.9.1.9 ML20063Q0671990-08-10010 August 1990 Submits Revised Response to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-413/90-09.Procedure to Verify Test Inputs Modified to Verify Dummy Input Signal to Channel RTD Circuit ML20058N0181990-08-0808 August 1990 Forwards Response to Request for Addl Info Re BAW-10174, Mark-BW Reload LOCA Analysis for Catawba & Mcguire ML20081E1601990-08-0101 August 1990 Advises of Completion of 900330 Commitment Re Standing Work Request for Insp of Air Flow Monitors & Dampers,Per Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-413/90-03 & 50-414/90-03 ML20058P3261990-08-0101 August 1990 Forwards Public Version of Rev 26 to Station Directive 3.8.4, Onsite Emergency Organization ML20081E0951990-07-27027 July 1990 Forwards Decommissioning Financial Assurance Certification Rept for Duke Power Co,co-owner of Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 ML20055H9741990-07-26026 July 1990 Forwards end-of-cycle 3 Steam Generator Insp Rept.Nineteen Tubes Removed from Svc by Plugging W/Rolled Mechanical Plug ML20055H5231990-07-24024 July 1990 Discusses co-licensee Relationship & Obligations Re Decommissioning Financial Assurance for Facilities ML20055H4571990-07-19019 July 1990 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-413/90-11 & 50-414/90-11.Corrective actions:I-beams/ Hoists Rolled to Ends of Ice Condenser & Securely Located on Rails to Prevent Any Movement ML20055H1741990-07-18018 July 1990 Withdraws 880527 & 0725 Amends Clarifying Requirements for Containment Pressure Control Sys ML20055J3441990-07-17017 July 1990 Advises That Commitment Re Procedure IP/O/A/3190/01,per Violation in Insp Repts 50-413/90-06 & 50-414/90-06, Completed on 900619 ML20055H4131990-07-16016 July 1990 Forwards Public Version of Epips,Including RP/0/A/5000/07 & HP/0/B/1009/04 ML20055F8991990-07-13013 July 1990 Forwards Monthly Repts for June 1990 for Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 & Operating Status Rept for May 1990 ML20055G2311990-07-13013 July 1990 Withdraws 880311 Proposed Amend to Tech Spec Table 3.3-3, Item 8.f Re Number of Instrumentation Channels Associated W/ Main Feedwater Pumps.Util Determined That Change Unnecessary ML20055F8461990-07-12012 July 1990 Requests 14-day Extension Until 900802 to Submit LER 414/90-010 to Investigate Power Supply Realignment ML20058P1231990-07-0707 July 1990 Advises That Commitment to Revise Maint Mgt Procedure 1.12 to Include Functional Verification Requirements & to Develop Retest Manual to Address Retest Requirements for Any Maint Performed on Components Completed on 900614 ML20055F4131990-07-0505 July 1990 Forwards Inservice Insp Rept Unit 1 Catawba 1990 Refueling Outage 4, Per 10CFR50.55(a)(q) & Tech Spec 4.0.5.Insp Performed Per Section XI of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code & Applicable Addenda ML20055D4291990-06-29029 June 1990 Supplemental Response to Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-413/89-13 & 50-414/89-13,per .Personnel Responsible for Maintaining Crisis Mgt Ctr Drawing Trained. Util Will Continue to Evaluate Changes Made to Program ML20055E2191990-06-29029 June 1990 Submits Revised Commitment Dates Re Implementation of Dept Guidance on post-maint Testing,Per Commitment Made in 891002 Response to Violations in Insp Repts 50-413/89-19 & 50-414/89-19.Completion Date Changed to 900701 ML20044B0621990-06-26026 June 1990 Forwards Public Version of Revised EPIP HP/0/B/1009/05, Personnel/Vehicle Monitoring for Emergency Conditions. W/Dh Grimsley 900716 Release Memo ML20043H6921990-06-18018 June 1990 Advises of Revised Completion Date for VA Ductwork Cleaning to 901231,per Insp Repts 50-413/90-03 & 50-414/90-03. Vendor Personnel Assigned to Task Unavailable to Complete Cleaning Until Late 1990 Due to Outage Support Needs ML20043G1691990-06-15015 June 1990 Forwards Monthly Operating Repts for May 1990 for Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2 & Corrected Monthly Operating Repts for Apr 1990 Re Personnel Exposure ML20055C8041990-06-15015 June 1990 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-413/90-10 & 50-414/90-10.Corrective Actions:Instrument Root Valves Unisolated & Analog Channel Operational Tests for Low Temp Overpressure Protection Completed ML20043G4331990-06-13013 June 1990 Withdraws 900423 Proposed Amend to Tech Spec 4.6.1.8 Re Lab Test of Carbon Samples from Annulus Ventilation Sys ML20043G3771990-06-13013 June 1990 Withdraws 900423 Proposed Amend to Tech Spec 4.7.7 Which Required That Lab Test of Carbon Samples from Auxiliary Bldg Filtered Exhaust Sys Be Tested for Methyl Iodide Penetration of 0.71% ML20043G2511990-06-12012 June 1990 Withdraws 900419 Suppl to 871221 Application for Amends to Licenses NPF-35 & NPF-32 Re Tech Specs 4.7.6 Re Control Room Area Ventilation Surveillance Requirements ML20043G1741990-06-0707 June 1990 Responds to Request for Addl Info Re BAW-10174, Mark-BW Reload LOCA Analysis for Catawba & Mcguire. Correct RCS Operating Pressure Would Be 2,250 Psia as Identified in Table 3-1 ML20043G3451990-06-0707 June 1990 Forwards Proprietary Response to Request for Addl Info Re Topical Rept BAW-10174, Mark-BW Reload Safety Analysis for Catawba & Mcguire. Response Withheld ML20043G0721990-06-0707 June 1990 Responds to NRC 900510 Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-413/90-09 & 50-414/90-09.Corrective Actions:Vc/Yc Train a Returned to Svc W/Supply Power from 2ETA.Terminal Box 1TB0X0346 Inspected & Insured Operable ML20043F6111990-06-0606 June 1990 Advises That Response to Request for Addl Info Re Operator Response Times During Simulated Steam Generator Tube Rupture at Facility,Will Be Delayed Until 900630 1990-09-05
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SALP Report.50-413/89-32 and 50-414/89-32 Gentlemen:
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By letter dated January 23, 1990 the NRC transmitted the Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) report for the Catawba Nuclear
- Station.. A meeting was held on January 31, 1990 at the Catawba Station to
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Generally, I agree with the SALP board's assessment of plant and personnel performance during this period. I do have some comments pertaining to
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specific areas of the report which will provide additional information that may not have been available to the SALP board. These comments are provided below and are Rrouped by functional area.
R,adiological Controls The second. paragraph on page 12 of the SALP report states: "There have been problems with radiation monitors." The remainder of the paragraph discusses
- the problems _ that have been' identified with the Steam Generator blowdown radiation monitors and describes the corrective actions planned to resolve the problem. There has been a dedicated effort during this SALP period to improve the availability and operability of the radiation monitors that should be mentioned in the SALP report.
i The station established a working group in June 1988 comprised of s
individuals _from Design Engineering, Radiation Protection, Operations, and Maintenance.. The' purpose of this working group,was to identify problems associated with the radiation monitors (EMPs) and develop solutions for resolving the problems. The results of this effort are graphically depicted in Attachment I. The increase in availability has two components. First, e the radiation monitors are failing less frequently. Secondly, the increased management attention on failures that do_ occur result in a reduction in the repair time and a more rapid return to service of the equipment.
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Page Two The Steam Generator. Blowdown monitors have been inoperabic for several i months as stated in the report, llovever, ef forts to resolve this problem have been ongoing and are receiving top priority. The radiation monitor !
l working group developed several alternative solutions for correcting the
. problems associated with these specific monitors. The station is currently performing tests to assess the feasibility of the desired modification and is striving to have the Unit 2 radiation monitors operable by mid-1990.
Maintenance / Surveillance On page 14 of the SALP report, the following statement is made:
The licensee's performance in the area of testing systems and components following maintenance activities clearly declined.
I admit that there have been two errors in judgement during this fifteen month SALP period with regards to the adequacy of post maintenance testing.
One of the events pertained to testing a Containment flydrogen Skimmer Fan circuit breaker and the other was associated with the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Turbine as stated in the SALP report. Although it was ultimately determined that post maintenance testing had proven to.be inadequate in these two incidences, there are several points that must be considered when evaluating overall station performance.
The testing of the circuit breaker was performed in accordance with accepted industry standards and practices at the time. In retrospect, a different test program may have been helpful, however, it cannot be ignored that the vendor's unsubstantiated breaker curve, deficient quality control during the assembly process, and inadequate qualifications testing for the type of <
breaker in question contributed to the event. With regards to the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Turbine, there is no question that the post maintenance testing was inadequate, llowever, the initial decisions that were made
- concerning the root cause of the pump test failures were reasonable based upon the information available at that time. When it was discovered that urroneous conclusions had been reached, the follow-up work was handled in a thorough and timely manner. Additionally, subsequent corrective actions were unusually broad and ultimately led to the full understanding and resolution of the problem. ;
There have been a number of cases where the Catawba staff has performed very broad and in-depth reviews of events related to post maintenance testing.
Post maintenance testing and root cause determinations at Catawba have identified several generic industry issues and have resulted in Part 21 reports being generated. Some of these events are listed below: ,
- 1. Catawba's experience with the flydrogen Skimmer Fan circuit breaker ultimately resulted in a Part 21 being issued by Westinghouse and l
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l Page Three an LER (413/89-26) by the station. The breaker was removed from the market and the issue has heightened industry awareness of vendor breaker qualification testing.
- 2. When the actual root cause of the Auxiliary feedwater Pump Turbine overspeed trips was diagnosed, extensive follow-up investigations thoroughly explored the valve stem corrosion phenomena. A Part 21 report and LER (414/89-17) were submitted by the station.
- 3. Duke and Catawba staff conducted independent D/P testing of BORG Warner Valves to establish valve factors based upon an NRC identified concern. Duke's testing revealed non-conservative valve factors on behalf of the valve manufacturer. ,
Some examples of the in-depth post maintenance testing conducted during the ,
SALP period includes ;
- 1. Extensive Steam Generator PORV post maintenance testing. This ,
testing actually challenRed the power operated relief valves under ;
full main steam pressure to ensure the valves would function under design basis conditions. The testing spanned a three month interval from June to August 1989.
- 2. Excellent maintenance and post maintenance testing have resulted in a significant increase in the availability and operability of the radiation monitors over the last SALP period. See the comments >
under the Radiological Controls functional area for additional information on this effort.
3~. Comprehensive post maintenance testing of Condenser Steam Dump Valves was performed to assure proper operation after poor i performance was identified during plant cooldowns. !
t The problems associated with the equipment and events listed above have been ,
resolved primarily due to the efforts of the Maintenance Engineering i Services (MES) group that was established during the first half of the SALP period. The SALP report acknowledges that the MES group was " matured to become a vital component in the' licensee's program for solving persistent '
problems and maintaining plant reliability." Post maintenance testing is recognized by the station as being a very important aspect of ensuring plant reliability. I believe that the current organizational structure of the MES group as well as the mindset of the MES individuals to keep pursuing a problem until-it is fully understood and resolved, has established an ,
improvinn trend of performance with regards to post maintenance testing -
activities at the end of this SALP period.
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Page Four Security and Safeguards The discussion in the SALP report for this particular functional area does not support the performance rating of "2 Declining." I admit that with one ,
exception, the problems detailed in the report occurred. However, little or no credit appears to have been given for the extensive self-assessment and corrective actions that resulted when the station identified the events.
! TLa second paragraph on page 17 discusses problems associated with the station's access control program. There have been several instances of incorrectly issued security badges as stated in the SALP report. However, as the station continues to identify these events and take corrective +
action, the number of events continues to decline. Attachment II is a graph depicting the number of security events over the last two years associated r with incorrectly issued badges and access without a badge. A definite ,
downward trend is evident. Additionally, the SALP report states that a-deceased individual remained on the validated access list at Catawba for four months. This is an extremely negative statement, the basis for which I do not understand. A review of station records indicates that this event did not occur at Catawba.
The third paragraph on page 17 of the report discusses the enforcement conference held in August 1989. The paragraph ends by stating that the
" licensee described actions undertaken or planned to correct identified problems." Throughout the SALP period, the station has identified Security and Safeguards problems as they have occurred and taken effective corrective actions to totally preclude or substantially reduce their recurrence.
Following the SALP meeting on January.31, 1990, a second meeting was held with the NRC to clarify what I perceived as incorrect conclusions en behalf of the NRC with regard to the number and severity of security related incidences at Duke Power. My letter dated January 31, 1990 which contains a
-response to the Notice of Violation 89-23, discusses in depth, the security events at Catawba and the corrective actions taken as a result of these events.
At the bottom of page 17, an NRC Regulatory Effectiveness Review of the
- station physical security program is discussed. Weaknesses were identified in the implemented programs, but once again, as stated on page 18:
" Corrections for the majority of these weakness (es) have been undertaken, completed, or scheduled."
Finally, under recommendations for this particular section, the report states that management is encouraged to " continue aggressive self-assessment activities in this area" which implies station activities in this area are l
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I believe that the NRC is correct in their assumptions that the station is
[ performing aggressive self-assessments. Catawba management is committed to :
ensuring that an effective security program is implemented at the station f and that compliance with all plan requirements is maintained. As I have t indicated, the level of performance in the security area has not declined, i The station has maintained a solid category 2 level of performance in the Security and Safeguards functional area. I request that the final SALP report properly reflect this fact. i Engineering / Technical Support
, I concur with your overall assessment that the engineering team has provided l exec 11ent and effective support on numerous issues. Design Engineering and r the station engineering staff will continue to place emphasis on overall improvement, and in this vein acknowledge the weaknesses identified in the [
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implementation. Enhancements made in the operability determination process j concerning technical specifications and their associated design bases coupled with ongoing discussions with the NRC Resident Inspectors and other ;
i Region 11 personnel have corrected the root cause of the identified r weaknesses. ,
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k In regards to the General Office and Station Regulatory Compliance groups. I l
-believe the overall quality of their efforts has greatly improved since the r last SALP period. During this review period there have been no technical ;
specification revisions rejected, and the quality of responses to NRC generic letters and bulletins has significantly improved. I_ feel this should be reflected in the report. Overall, the IcVel of performance in -
this functional area has improved. This is reficcted in the SALP report comments relative to the corporate and on-site QA group activities, the CSRG, and the Regulatory Compliance groups. I believe the final SALP report ,
.should assign a performance rating of "2 Improving" for this functional i area.
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Although I believe that overall, the SALP report adequately represents the
. quality of performance at the Catawba Nuclear Station I do not concur that the trend in the Security and Safeguards functional area is declining. Nor do I believe that the SALP report is accurate with regards to the statement that station performance in the area of post maintenance testing is ;
declining. Based upon the comments I have provided on the positive ;
l accomplishments and management attention given to these areas, I request that the final SALP report be changed accordingly.
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Duke Power will continue to factor in the observations of~the NRC into our ;
overall efforts-to continually improve performance at our nuclear stations, j in Thank,you for the opportunity to comment _on this SALP report. '
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