ML20149E231

Application for Amend to License DPR-3,consisting of Suppl 1 to Proposed Change 203,revising Facility Organization Chart to Reflect Improved Security Organization & Elevated Concern for Security by Plant Mgt.Fee Paid

ML20149E231
Person / Time
Site:	Yankee Rowe
Issue date:	01/05/1988
From:	Heider L YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM), Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML20149E235	List: ML20149E231 ML20149E727
References
FYR-87-119, NUDOCS 8801130264
Download: ML20149E231 (5)

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Telephone (6 I7) 872-8100 1WX 710-300-7619 YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC COMPANY y

Y 1671 Worcester Road, Framingham, Massischusetts 01701 Januaty 5, 1988 PC 203 Supp. #1 FYR 87-119 United States Nuclear Regulatory Connission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20S55 Attention: Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations

References:

(a) License No. DPR-3 (Docket No. 50-29)

(b) Letter, FYR 87-62, YAEC to US!!RC, Proposed Change 203, dated June 10, 1987

Subject:

Yankee Nuclear Power Station Organizational Changes (Supplement I to Proposed Ghenge 203)

Dear Sir:

Pursusnt i.o Section 50.59 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, thc Yankee Atomic Electric Company'hereby proposes the following modifications to Appendix A of the operating license.

Proposed Change Reference is made to the Technical Specifications of License No. DPR-3 of the Yankee Nuclear Power Station and to a proposed change submitted earlier l this year, Reference (b). We propose to further modify the Administrative l Controls Section of the license. I Description of Changes As described in Attachment A. )

Reasons and Basis for Change As described in Attachment A.

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission January 5, 1988 Attention: Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations page 2 FYR 87-119 Safety Evaluation This proposed change is administrative in nature. It has been evaluated and determined to involve no significant hazards consideration. As such, this proposed change would not:

1. Involve a significant increase in the probability or consequances of an accident previously evaluated.

2. Create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any previously analyzed.

3. Involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

Based on the considerations contained herein, it is concluded that there is reasonable assurance that operation of the Yankee plant, consistent with the proposed Technical Specifications, will not endanger the health and safety _

of the public. This proposed change has been reviewed by the Nuclear Safety Audit and Review Committee. .

Fee An application fee of $150.00 is enclosed in accordance with 10CFR170.21.

Schedule of Change These changes to the Yankee Technical Specifications will be implemented upon Commission approval.

We trust that you will find this submittal satisfactory. However, should ,

you desire additional information, please contact us.

Very truly yours, YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC COMPANY MLL L. H. Heider Vice President and Manager of Operations LHH/25.289 Attachments cc: USNRC Region I USNRC Resident Inspector, YNPS

United States Nuclear Regulatory Comission January 5, 1988 Attention: Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations page 3 FYR 87-119 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS)

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Then personally appeared before me, L. H. Heider, who, being _

duly sworn, did state that he is Vice President and Manager of Operations of Yankee Atomic Electric Company, that he is duly authorized to execute and file the foregoing document in the name and on the behalf of Yankee Atomic Electric Company and that the statements therein are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.

v.,N p n A- /k /)Arw Robert H. Groce Notary Public My Commission Expires August 29, 1991 4

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ATTACHMENT A

1. Description of Change From the Facility Organization chart, Figure 6.2.2, Page 6-4, remove the acronym "(SRO)" following the title of Plant Operationc Manager.

Reason for Change The duties and responsibilities of the Plant Operations Manager at Yankee Nuclear Power Station (YNPS) require a full range of operational and management skills. The importance of the management role in Operations has become ever more apparent with the pursuit of improved plant performance. Unfortunately, at the same time, the time required to maintain a Senior Reactor Operator's (SRO) license has increased to the point of actually detracting from sound management of the Operations Department.

This change recognizes a shift in expectations for the Plant Operations Manager away from that of a detailed technical expert and toward that of the professional manager. This change will enhance station management by allowing the Plant Operations Manager to be relieved of his SRO License.

Basis for Change Technical Specification 6.3.1 commits YNPS to ANSI 18.1-1971 for Facility Staff Qualifications. This standard provides selection criteria for filling plant positions. ANSI 18.1-1971 requires that "at the time of appointment to the active position, the Operations Manager shall hold a Senior Reactor Operator's (SRO) license." It does not require the Operations Manager to maintain his SRO license indefinitely. Therefore, there is no conflict in removing the requirement from the Technical Specifications, l

This change does not affect the requirement that the Plant Operations ,

Manager hold an SR0 license at the time of his appointment. Note also  !

that the Shif t Supervisors and the operating shif ts continue to report to i the position of Plant Operations Assistant Manager who does hold an SRO license.

2. Description of Change In the Facility Organization chart, Figure 6.2.2, Page 6-4, restructure j the reference to Security to reflect a Security Manager reporting to the l Administrative Services Manager, a Security Organization reporting to the 1 Security Manager, l

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Reason and Basis for Change l

This change.in the Facility Organization reflects the improved Security Organization adopted at YNPS. It reflects a generally elevated concern for security by plant management.

3. Description of Change In the Facility Organization chart, Figure 6.2.2, Page 6-4, restructure the reporting chain for the Reactor Engineering Manager so that he reports to the Assistant Technical Director.

Reason and Basis for Change Reference (b), Items 1(a) and 1(d), reflected the new position of Assistant Technical Director and the associated reporting lines. Since then, the Reactor Engineering Manager has been added to the areas of responsibility for the Assistant Technical Director. ,

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