ML040780688

Minutes of Internal Meeting of the Davis-Besse Oversight Panel

ML040780688
Person / Time
Site:	Davis Besse
Issue date:	03/17/2004
From:	Grobe J NRC/RGN-III
To:	NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD4
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IMC 0350
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March 17, 2004 MEMORANDUM TO: Davis-Besse Oversight Panel FROM: John A. Grobe, Chairman, Davis-Besse Oversight Panel /RA/

SUBJECT:

MINUTES OF INTERNAL MEETING OF THE DAVIS-BESSE OVERSIGHT PANEL The implementation of the IMC 0350 process for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station was announced on April 29, 2002. An internal panel meeting was held on March 2, 2004. Attached for your information are the minutes from the internal meeting of the Davis-Besse Oversight Panel, and the Open Action Item Checklist.

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MEETING MINUTES: Internal IMC 0350 Oversight Panel Meeting Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station DATE: March 2, 2004 TIME: 12:30 p.m. Central ATTENDEES:

C. Lipa S. Thomas J. Hopkins J. Strasma A. Mendiola J. Stang D. Passehl W. Ruland Agenda Items:

1. Approve Todays Agenda The Panel approved the agenda, but modified the order of presentations. THE APPROVED AGENDA REFLECTS THE ORDER LISTED IN THESE MINUTES.

2. Communication Status C. Lipa led a discussion of communication status. J. Strasma stated that RIII PAO completed reading all letters and emails submitted to the Agency by members of the public. There were 2-3 pieces of correspondence turned over to the RIII Allegation staff for review. J. Strasma stated there were no safety concerns that needed to be addressed prior to restart, however potential concerns were turned over to the technical staff for additional review.

J. Strasma stated that J. Caldwell has agreed to make himself available via conference call for members of the news media when and if the restart approval letter is signed and issued. J. Strasma stated that the Chairman is aware of this conference call and agrees with the approach.

C. Lipa mentioned that the inspection results memos for Restart Checklist Items 2.e.

and 4.b. have been released publicly.

J. Strasma mentioned he got a call from FOIA people regarding FirstEnergy release of condition reports.

D. Passehl discussed the draft reply to Ohio Citizens Action regarding the groups recent letters.

C. Lipa reiterated that the Panel needs to review incoming correspondence from external sources for potential allegations. C. Lipa mentioned an example when this review was missed for at least one piece of correspondence. A. Mendiola mentioned that Headquarters staff would go back and review if anything was missed.

A. Mendiola led a discussion of several pieces of recent correspondence for Panel review for potential allegations.

C. Lipa stated that the final significance determination letter for the HPI issue is being routed for final review. B. Ruland suggested that the communication of the issue be factored into the Restart Communication Plan.

3. Plant Status and Inspector Insights and Emergent Issues List C. Thomas presented plant status and insights. C. Thomas went on a final containment closeout tour. The licensee is continuing to work on resolving a vibration problem with the control rod drive mechanism motor-generator set. J. Jacobson discussed with the licensee a request to supply the NRC with information to clarify activities the licensee had already taken regarding potential corrective action team inspection issues. B.

Ruland expressed several comments on this issue.

K. Riemer updated the Panel on the status of recent EP issues. The Panel concluded that all EP issues have been satisfactorily resolved to support plant restart.

4. New/Potential Licensing Issues A. Mendiola stated there are no licensing issues precluding restart of the plant.

A. Mendiola discussed status of outstanding Green Ticket issues.

5. Allegations: 1) New; 2) Determine if Required to Be Resolved Prior to Restart; and

3) Requested Extensions D. Passehl led a discussion on allegations. There are no new allegations required to be resolved prior to restart.

6. Draft February Input to Congress D. Passehl led a discussion of draft February Input to Congress. D. Passehl will incorporate comments and resend the report to the Panel.

7. Making the Inspection Results Memorandums Publicly Available as Stand Alone Documents in ADAMS at Restart C. Lipa led a discussion of making the inspection results memorandums publicly available as stand alone documents in ADAMS at restart. B. Ruland recommended drafting a letter attaching the inspection results memos and placing the document and its attachments in ADAMS. The Panel agreed with B. Rulands recommendations.

8. Panel Review Process Plan R. Baker led a discussion of the Panel Process Plan. The Panel presented a number of comments which R. Baker took action to incorporate. B. Ruland commented that the Panel needs to understand exit criteria for 0350 Panel termination. R. Baker took action to review Section B.8 of the MC 0350 and incorporate into the Panel Process Plan as appropriate.

9. Punchlist R. Baker led a discussion of the punch list. The Panel presented a number of comments which R. Baker took action to incorporate.

10. Action Items Action Item 252- (Closed) - Need to document when we have completed reading all the 1000s of letters from OCA (2/27)

J. Strasma and his staff completed reading of all letters from OCA. The Panel closed this item.

New Action Item 256 (Open) - Issue an Inspection Results Memo from J. Grobe to J.

Lara Requesting the CATIs Conclusions Regarding Restart Checklist Items 3.a and 2.c.

New Action Item 257 (Open) - Review/Disposition Inspection Results Memo from J.

Lara to Panel

11. HOT/HIT List C. Lipa led discussion of the HOT List.

12. Discuss/Update Milestones and Commitments The Panel reviewed and discussed upcoming milestones and commitments.

13. Review Key Items Scheduled for Next Panel Meetings C. Lipa led a discussion of the upcoming panel meetings.

March 2, 2004 DAVIS-BESSE OVERSIGHT PANEL OPEN ACTION ITEM LIST Item No. Action Item Assigned to Comments Due

• • - Post (Date generated) Date Restart 208 Evaluate the need to call D. Passehl 10/14-Investigation is still ongoing; TBD

• • back CI regarding Allegation 12/23-Discussed, awaiting DOJ RIII-2002-A-0177 (D-B) after Investigation; 2/20-Discussed, Panel the OI Investigation is decided this item will be considered complete (08/21) post-restart.

224 Rewrite the proposed IN on D. Hills 12/15-Discussed, D. Hills is working; TBD

• • TSP to be generic and 12/23-Discussed, this issue will be reflect attainable plant discussed internally in RIII and brought conditions and what to Panel on 1/06/03 for a final decision information should be on how to proceed; 1/20-Discussed, disseminated to the industry revised IN is with Panel Chairman for concerning Boric Acid review; 1/30-Discussed, Chairmans Corrosion Control comments were sent to J. Lara; 2/20-Programs. (12/09) Discussed, Panel decided this item will be considered post-restart.

249 Ensure Enhanced G. Wright 2/19-Determined not necessary prior to TBD

• • Inspection Plan includes restart decision; 2/20-Discussed, Panel followup M&HP review of decided this item will be considered licensee monthly PIs and 2nd post-restart.

quarter corrective action effectiveness for Nov 03 ECP survey results. (2/18) 250 Ensure Enhanced C. Lipa 2/19-Determined not necessary prior to TBD

• • Inspection Plan includes restart decision; 2/20-Discussed, Panel commitments listed in RAM decided this item will be considered item C-41. (2/18) post-restart.

251 Ensure Enhanced C. Lipa 2/19-Determined not necessary prior to TBD

• • Inspection Plan includes a restart decision; 2/20-Discussed, Panel followup on the UHS SW decided this item will be considered CR resolution (2/18) post-restart.

252 Need to document when we J. Strasma/ 2/27-Discussed, when all are read, 3/01/04 have completed reading all C. Lipa then document the fact in the panel the 1000s of letters from minutes for 3/1; 3/2-Discussed, J.

OCA (2/27) Strasma and his staff completed reading of all letters from OCA. The Panel decided that this item is Closed.

253 Publicly release promptly all C. Lipa/ 2/27-Discussed, this includes panel TBD

• • documents that need to go D. Passehl minutes and all other documents public as specified in IMC specified in 0350.

0350 (2/27)

March 2, 2004 DAVIS-BESSE OVERSIGHT PANEL OPEN ACTION ITEM LIST Item No. Action Item Assigned to Comments Due

• • - Post (Date generated) Date Restart 254 Respond before restart to D. Passehl 3/1-Discussed, coordinate reply to 3/04/04 the 2/12/04 & 2/25/04 include reference from response to Letters from the Ohio 12/15 letter.

Citizens Action Group (3/01) 255 Respond before restart to J. Lara 3/1-Discussed, coordinate reply from J. 3/04/04 the 12/31/04 letter from Caldwell, and concurrence from W.

Nuclear Information and Ruland, J. Grobe, and G. Wright.

Resource Service (3/01) 256 Issue an Inspection Results J. Grobe 3/04/04 Memo from J. Grobe to J.

Lara Requesting the CATIs Conclusions Regarding Restart Checklist Items 3.a and 2.c. (3/2) 257 Review/Disposition J. Lara 3/04/04 Inspection Results Memo from J. Lara to Panel (3/2)