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MONTHYEARML20217N1931999-10-22022 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-12 on 990927-30.No Violations Noted.Insp Exam of Activities Under License as They Relate to Emergency Preparedness & to Compliance with Commission Rules & Regulations & with Conditions of License ML20217G8771999-10-14014 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-10 on 990920-24.No Violations Noted ML20217G7401999-10-14014 October 1999 Forwards MOR for Sept 1999 for Cooper Nuclear Station. Rept Includes Documentation of Challenges to Safety/Relief Valves,Iaw TS 5.6.4 ML20217C2671999-10-0808 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-03 on 990823-27 & 0907-10.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Ensure That Licensee Had Effective Programs for Identifying,Evaluating & Correcting Problems Which Could Impact Safe Plant Operations ML20212K9661999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Accepting plant-specific Safety Evaluation Rept for USI A-46 Program Implementation at Cooper Nuclear Station ML20216J1081999-09-28028 September 1999 Ltr Contract:Task Order 048, Cooper Safety Sys Design & Performance Capability Insp, Under Contract NRC-03-98-021 ML20212J5061999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-07 on 990718-0828.No Violations Noted.Inspectors Focused on Implementation of Licensee Reactor Safety & Emergency Preparedness Programs ML20212F3641999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-09 on 990823-26.No Violations Noted ML20216J8061999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Rev 37 to Safeguards Plan,Iaw Provisions of 10CFR50.(p).Rev Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20212C4921999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for Aug 1999 for Cooper Nuclear Station.Rept Includes Operating Data Rept,Unit SD Rept & Documentation of Challenges to Safety/Relief Valves ML20212A6061999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-08 on 9900816-20.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Implementation & Effective Performance of Access Authorization/Fitness-for-Duty (Behavior Observation) Program & Access Control of Personnel ML20211N5271999-09-0202 September 1999 Responds to NRC 990823 RAI Re Y2K Readiness at Cooper Nuclear Station,Per GL 98-01,Suppl 1 05000298/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl1999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl ML20211F1311999-08-24024 August 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Calculation Nedc 97-044, NPSH Margins for RHR & CS Pumps, in Support of 990615 Proposed Amend to DPR-46 Re Containment Overpressure Contribution to ECCS Pumps NPSH Requirements 05000298/LER-1999-003, Informs That Commitment Re Insp Rept 50-298/98-15 & LER 99-003,to Bound Extent of Condition & Take Appropriate C/As Is Now Complete.Addl Time Is Required to Accommodate Training of Engineering Support Personnel1999-08-23023 August 1999 Informs That Commitment Re Insp Rept 50-298/98-15 & LER 99-003,to Bound Extent of Condition & Take Appropriate C/As Is Now Complete.Addl Time Is Required to Accommodate Training of Engineering Support Personnel ML20211F4661999-08-23023 August 1999 Discusses GL 98-01 Issued by NRC on 980511 & NPPD Responses for Cooper Nuclear Station & 990628 & Results of Visit to Plant on 990811-12.Staff Determined That Integrated Contigency Plan Incomplete & CNS Not Y2K Ready ML20210R0301999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Cooper Nuclear Station,Iaw Guidance Provided by GL 97-02.Rept Also Includes Documentation of Challenges to Srvs,Per TS 5.6.4 ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210P6761999-08-10010 August 1999 Requests That Following Changes Be Made to Distribution on NRC Correspondence ML20210P6861999-08-0909 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-06 on 990530-0717.No Violations Noted.During Insp,Inspectors Identified Two Issues Categorized as Being Low Risk Significance & within Licensee Response Band ML20210N1331999-08-0606 August 1999 Forwards Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amend to FOL DPR-46.By Ltr Licensee Withdrew Amend Request Which Would Have Revised Usfar to Reflect as-built Configuration of Reactor Bldg Isolation Dampers ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210K6071999-08-0202 August 1999 Submits Withdrawal of Proposed License Amend Re Secondary Containment Isolation Description & Refueling Accident Analysis Results ML20210K3811999-08-0202 August 1999 Forwards Listed Info,Which NPPD Believes Demonstrates Ability to Obtain Funds in Amount of $10 Million for Payment of Such Premiums within Specified Three Month Period,Iaw 10CFR140.21 ML20210G5101999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards fitness-for-duty Program semi-annual Performance Rept for Period of 990101-0630,per Provisions of 10CFR26.71(d) ML20210D2541999-07-21021 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-02 on 990628-0702.Purpose of Insp Was Primarily to Evaluate Effectiveness of Licensed Operator Requalification Program.No Violations Were Identified ML20210C2041999-07-20020 July 1999 Discusses 990715 Mgt Meeting with Midamerican Energy Co Re risk-informed Baseline Insp Program Recently Implemented at Cooper & Fort Calhoun Stations ML20209H8191999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation on GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20209E6951999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Response to RAI on GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity. Recommends Review of New Database Diskettes on Listed Website.Comments Due by 990901 or Data Entered Into Rvid for Plant Will Be Acceptable ML20209D8731999-07-0808 July 1999 Refers to 990707 Meeting Re Licensee Recent Maintenance Program self-assessment.Also Discussed How Licensee Incorporated Assessment Findings Into Rev of Maintenance Performance Improvement Plan.List of Attendees Encl ML20209B7851999-07-0101 July 1999 Forwards Corrected Occupational Radiation Exposure Repts, for Cys 1996 & 1997.Util Stated That Repts Did Not Properly Tabulate Number of Personnel Receiving Exposures Less than 100 Mrem by Work & Job Functions in CY96 & CY97 05000298/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl1999-07-0101 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00 for Cns.Commitments Made by Util Encl ML20196J2471999-06-29029 June 1999 Discusses Completion of Licensing Action for GL 97-04, Assurance of Sufficient Net Positive Suction Head for ECC & Containment Heat Removal Pumps, 05000298/LER-1999-004, Forwards LER 99-004-01.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-06-28028 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-004-01.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20209B5451999-06-28028 June 1999 Submits Response to NRC GL 98-01,Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. Disclosure Encl ML20196H0331999-06-24024 June 1999 Informs NRC of Deletion of 1991 Commitment Contained in Ltr Re Feedwater Nozzle Bypass Leakage Monitoring at Plant ML20196F7511999-06-24024 June 1999 Discusses 990622 Meeting with Public at Arbor Manor, Alburn,Ne to Provide Overview of Pilot Insp Program ML20209A7221999-06-23023 June 1999 Submits Revised Pages to Proposed Change to Plant TS Previously Submitted in ,Per 990615 Telcon with NRC ML20196F5331999-06-22022 June 1999 Forwards Examination Summary Rept for FW Nozzle Examinations Performed During 1998 Fall Refueling Outage at Cooper Nuclear Station.Rept Covers Past Examinations Up to & Including 1998 Fall Refueling Outage ML20196B4681999-06-17017 June 1999 Forwards TS Bases Changes Made at Plant Subsequent to Receipt of License Amend 178,dtd 980731,for Conversion to Its,Through 990610.List of Effective Pages for TS Bases, Encl ML20196E1411999-06-16016 June 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-05 on 990502-29.Noncited Violations Identified ML20195H8891999-06-14014 June 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990315 RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal-Binding of SR Power-Operated Gate Valves, 180-day Response Submitted by District on 960213 ML20195F6171999-06-0909 June 1999 Informs That GE Rept, Matl Presented by GE 970709 Meeting at Cooper Nuclear Power Station Re Replacement of ECCS Pump Suction Strainers Between Nppd,Ge & NRC Staff, Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure as Requested ML20207G3031999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 24,under 10CFR50,App E,Section V Provisions.No Violations Identified ML20195E2351999-06-0808 June 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990517 RAI Re Util Proposed Change to TS Re Calibr Frequency of Reactor Recirculation Flow Transmitters Associated with APRM ML20207G4481999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure,Epip 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 23 C2,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207G3001999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station Ep,Rev 33,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V.No NRC Approval Required Based on Determination That EP Effectiveness Not Affected by Changes ML20207G4531999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Revision 25,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207D3811999-05-27027 May 1999 Informs That During Next 6 to 12 Months,Starting 990530,NRC Plans to Conduct Insps Shown in Attached Insp Plan.Insps Include Both Planned Baseline & Supplemental Insps (Formerly Core & Regional Initiative Insps) ML20207A5191999-05-19019 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-04 on 990321-0501.Four Violations Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violations 1999-09-30
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MONTHYEARML20217N1931999-10-22022 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-12 on 990927-30.No Violations Noted.Insp Exam of Activities Under License as They Relate to Emergency Preparedness & to Compliance with Commission Rules & Regulations & with Conditions of License ML20217G8771999-10-14014 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-10 on 990920-24.No Violations Noted ML20217C2671999-10-0808 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-03 on 990823-27 & 0907-10.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Ensure That Licensee Had Effective Programs for Identifying,Evaluating & Correcting Problems Which Could Impact Safe Plant Operations ML20212K9661999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Accepting plant-specific Safety Evaluation Rept for USI A-46 Program Implementation at Cooper Nuclear Station ML20216J1081999-09-28028 September 1999 Ltr Contract:Task Order 048, Cooper Safety Sys Design & Performance Capability Insp, Under Contract NRC-03-98-021 ML20212J5061999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-07 on 990718-0828.No Violations Noted.Inspectors Focused on Implementation of Licensee Reactor Safety & Emergency Preparedness Programs ML20212F3641999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-09 on 990823-26.No Violations Noted ML20212A6061999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-08 on 9900816-20.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Implementation & Effective Performance of Access Authorization/Fitness-for-Duty (Behavior Observation) Program & Access Control of Personnel ML20211F4661999-08-23023 August 1999 Discusses GL 98-01 Issued by NRC on 980511 & NPPD Responses for Cooper Nuclear Station & 990628 & Results of Visit to Plant on 990811-12.Staff Determined That Integrated Contigency Plan Incomplete & CNS Not Y2K Ready ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210P6861999-08-0909 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-06 on 990530-0717.No Violations Noted.During Insp,Inspectors Identified Two Issues Categorized as Being Low Risk Significance & within Licensee Response Band ML20210N1331999-08-0606 August 1999 Forwards Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amend to FOL DPR-46.By Ltr Licensee Withdrew Amend Request Which Would Have Revised Usfar to Reflect as-built Configuration of Reactor Bldg Isolation Dampers ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210D2541999-07-21021 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-02 on 990628-0702.Purpose of Insp Was Primarily to Evaluate Effectiveness of Licensed Operator Requalification Program.No Violations Were Identified ML20210C2041999-07-20020 July 1999 Discusses 990715 Mgt Meeting with Midamerican Energy Co Re risk-informed Baseline Insp Program Recently Implemented at Cooper & Fort Calhoun Stations ML20209H8191999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation on GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20209E6951999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Response to RAI on GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity. Recommends Review of New Database Diskettes on Listed Website.Comments Due by 990901 or Data Entered Into Rvid for Plant Will Be Acceptable ML20209D8731999-07-0808 July 1999 Refers to 990707 Meeting Re Licensee Recent Maintenance Program self-assessment.Also Discussed How Licensee Incorporated Assessment Findings Into Rev of Maintenance Performance Improvement Plan.List of Attendees Encl ML20196J2471999-06-29029 June 1999 Discusses Completion of Licensing Action for GL 97-04, Assurance of Sufficient Net Positive Suction Head for ECC & Containment Heat Removal Pumps, ML20196F7511999-06-24024 June 1999 Discusses 990622 Meeting with Public at Arbor Manor, Alburn,Ne to Provide Overview of Pilot Insp Program ML20196E1411999-06-16016 June 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-05 on 990502-29.Noncited Violations Identified ML20195F6171999-06-0909 June 1999 Informs That GE Rept, Matl Presented by GE 970709 Meeting at Cooper Nuclear Power Station Re Replacement of ECCS Pump Suction Strainers Between Nppd,Ge & NRC Staff, Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure as Requested ML20207G3031999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 24,under 10CFR50,App E,Section V Provisions.No Violations Identified ML20207G4481999-06-0808 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure,Epip 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Rev 23 C2,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207G4531999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station EP Implementing Procedure EPIP 5.7.1, Emergency Classification,Revision 25,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20207G3001999-06-0707 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Cooper Nuclear Station Ep,Rev 33,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V.No NRC Approval Required Based on Determination That EP Effectiveness Not Affected by Changes ML20207D3811999-05-27027 May 1999 Informs That During Next 6 to 12 Months,Starting 990530,NRC Plans to Conduct Insps Shown in Attached Insp Plan.Insps Include Both Planned Baseline & Supplemental Insps (Formerly Core & Regional Initiative Insps) ML20207A5191999-05-19019 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-04 on 990321-0501.Four Violations Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violations ML20206Q6171999-05-17017 May 1999 Forwards RAI Re 990301 & 10 Ltrs Re Proposed TS Changes to Calibr Frequency of Recirculation Flow Transmitters from Once Every 184 Days to Once Every 18 Months.Util Responses Should Be Provided within 30 Days of Ltr Date ML20206P0171999-05-12012 May 1999 Discusses GL 96-05 Issued on 960918 & NPPD Responses Submitted on 961118,970317,980504 & 990222 for Cooper Nuclear Station.Forwards Safety Evaluation Concluding That NPPD Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 96-05 IR 05000298/19980091999-05-12012 May 1999 Refers to Insp Rept 50-298/98-09 Conducted Between 981227-990130.During Insp,Apparent Violation of 10CFR50.50 Identified & Being Treated as non-cited ML20206M1791999-05-11011 May 1999 Informs That NRC Ofc of NRR Reorganized Effective 990328. Reorganization Chart Encl ML20206H4191999-05-0707 May 1999 Informs That on 990407,NRC Administered Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam.Licensee Facility Did Not Participate in Exam,However,Copy of Master Exam with Answer Key,Encl for Info.Without Encl ML20206P8961999-05-0707 May 1999 Refers to Meeting Conducted at Region IV Office on 990506 Re Licensee Upcoming Rev to Strategy for Achieving Engineering Excellence & Plans to Achieve Performance Improvements.List of Attendees & Util Presentation,Encl ML20206H7541999-05-0505 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/99-01 on 990207-0320.Violations Being Treated as non-cited Violations ML20205R5541999-04-16016 April 1999 Submits Summary of 990330 Public Meeting in Brownville,Ne to Discuss Results of PPR Completed on 990211,which Allowed for Exchange on New Assessment Process,Current Performance Review & Upcoming Actions Taken in Response to Y2K Concerns IR 05000298/19980221999-03-19019 March 1999 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-298/98-22 on 990107.Finds Reply Responsive to Concerns Raised in NOV ML20205E8991999-03-19019 March 1999 Advises of Completion of Plant Performance Review on 990209 to Develop Integrated Understanding of Safety Performance. Overall Performance Was Acceptable.Problems with Communication in CR Resulted in Several Minor Events ML20204D9451999-03-18018 March 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/98-09 on 981227-990206.Three Violations Identified & Being Treated as Noncited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20207M9591999-03-15015 March 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Licensee Response to GL 95-07, Pressure-Locking & Thermal-Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20204B6771999-03-15015 March 1999 Submits Withdrawal of Amend Request for Operating License DPR-46.Proposed Change Would Have Modified Facility TSs Pertaining to Neutron Monitoring Neutron Detectors ML20207M9811999-03-15015 March 1999 Advises That Which Withdrew 980415 Amend Request, Being Treated as Withdrawal.Proposed Change Would Have Modified Facility TSs Pertaining to Neutron Monitoring,Flow Biased Rod Block Monitor ML20204B3301999-03-11011 March 1999 Forwards SE Accepting Third 10-year Interval Inservice Insp Program Plan Requests for Relief Numbers RI-13,RI-17 & RI-25 for Plant ML20204B7061999-03-11011 March 1999 Requests Approval of Proposed Operability Criteria for Use in Evaluation & Interim Resolution of Degraded & Nonconforming Conditions with Piping & Pipe Supports at Facility ML20205A5811999-03-0909 March 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-298/99-301 for Exam Administered on 990212.Exam Included Evaluation of Four Applicants for Reactor Operator License ML20207K3231999-03-0808 March 1999 Discusses 990224 Meeting Re Staff Critique of Refueling & Equipment Outage RE-18 & Implementation Status of Improvement Strategy for Engineering.List of Attendees & Matl Used in Presentation Encl ML20202G1701999-02-0202 February 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Generic Fundamentals Exam Section of Written Operator Licensing Exam at Util Facility on 990407.Authorized Representative from Facility Must Submit Ltr Listing Names of Candidates ML20202E3121999-01-22022 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/98-08 on 981115-1226 & Notice of Violation.First Violation Re Staff Failure to Follow Procedures (Two in Operations,One in Maint & One in Plant Support) ML20199G6041999-01-19019 January 1999 Informs That Effective 990118,JN Donohew Has Assumed NRC Project Mgt Responsibility for Cooper Nuclear Station ML20199E1521999-01-0707 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-298/98-22 on 981116-1208 & Notice of Violation Re Lack of Effective Oversight by Plant Mgt 1999-09-30
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CHSS933505 January 13, 1993 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission !I Attention Document Cor. trol Desk Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen Subjects NPPD Response to Inspection Report 50-298/92-22 (Reply to a Notice of Violation)
During an NRC inspection conducted from October 4 through November 14, 1992, certain licensee requirement activities were identified as being in violation of HRC The fir-a high pressure gas 3 hnder. violation identified was the failure to properly secure The second violation was the failure of a designated escort to maintain proper control of an escorted individual. The following is a statement of each violation and our response in accordance with 10CFR2.79 Statement of Violatica Title 10 CFR part 50, Appendix D, critorion V, quality shall be prescribed by documented instructions, procedures, or states that activities affecti drawings of a type appropriate to the circumstances and shall be accomplished in accordance with these instructions, procedures, or drawing Cooper Nuclear Station Procedure 0.7, Revision 8, " Flammable, Combustible, and Chemical Material Control," paragrsph 8.3.2.2.c states that, during storage and use, gas cylindere restraint, shall be individually secured to a fixed support by a and paragraph 8.3.2.3 statas that use of wheel-mounted carts of approved design are permitted for certain uses of gas cylinder Contrary to the above, from approximately April 11 until October 6, 1992, a compressed gas cylinder on the refueling floor, an activity affecting quality, was not accomplished in accordance with approved procedures in that the cylinder was not secured approved design. to a fixed support and was not on a wheel-mounted cart of This is a Severity Level IV violation (298/9222-01) (Supplement I).
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The compressed ram (helium) cylinder had been used to leak test a reactor pressure vessel wurveillance specimen shipping cask. This activity was governed by an approved Special Procedure; however, this procedure did not provide specific instructions or precautions for the proper handling of the cylinde Station procedure 0.7, Revision 8, " Flammable, Combustible, and Chemicals Materials is permitted Controls " epecifies for certain uses,ofthat gasuse of wheel mounted carts of approved design cylinder Procedure 0.7 also specifies
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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission January 13, 1992 Page 2 that cylinders shall be securely held at the bottom and above .1/4 height and shall be used in the upright position. Even though the top of the cylinder was secured, the bottom of the cylinder was not secured as required by the procedur Corrective Steos Taksn And The Results Achieved The cylinder was promptly and properly secured and removed from the Reactor Building. A walkdown of the safety sensitive areas of the plant was also conductea to determine whether a similar condition existe None were foun Corrective Stens Which Will He Taken To Avoid Further Violations Station procedures will be clarified regarding the proper handling and securing of compressed gas cylinders. Additionally, this violation and the clarified procedural requirements will be discussed at the next scheduled general safety meetin Date When Full Comoliance Will Be Achieved Full compliance will be achieved by July 199 Statement of Violation Title 10 CFR 50.34(c) requires that each application for a license to operate a production or utilization facility shall include a physical security pla The Cooper Nuclear Station Physical Security Plan, Section 1.5.2, requires that escorts exercise and maintain control of visitors at all time Cooper Nuclear Station Operations Manual, Plant Services Procedure-1.15,
" Visitor / Tour Station Access," Revision 8, Section 4.2.1, states that an escort is responsible to exercise and maintain control of the visitor at all time Contrary to the above, on October 5, 1992, an individual with escort responsibility did not exercise and maintain control of a visitor (i.e., an individual not authorized by the licensee to enter protected areas wit.hout an escort) while the visitor was working within the protected area in thAt the escort did not keep the visitor in sight while tha visitor was in a rcom with multiple exit This is a Severity. Level IV violation (Supplement III) (298/9222-02).-
-Reason For Violation The visitor in question was a copy machine repairman, who had been accompanied by .
an escort to the first floor copy room located in the Cooper NuclearfStation (CNS) Administration Building. The escort duties fer the repairman were then transferred to the PBX Operator, who was located directly outside the copy room office access door. It shoulo be noted that the copy room also has a separate hallway access door. . The PBX operator closed;the hallway door upon entering the copy room with the visitor and placed a note on the outside of the door indicating that it should be kept shut. During the repair activities, the repairman relocated the copy machine into the center of the copy room. With the machine in this location, the PBX Operator did not have a direct'line-of-sight to the repairman.-
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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission January 13, 1992 Page 3 Although the hallway access door was originally shut and a note had been placed on tha door, at some point during the copier repair activity it also had been opened, which could have allowed the repairman to exit without the escort's knowledg While on a plant tour, NRC Region IV Inspectors noticed the visiting repairman in the copy room through the open hallway access door. The inspectors approached the repairman and questioned him about his escort, who was not in his direct line-of-sight nor dl* he have the escort under contro The NRC inspectors promptly reported the situation to station securit Corrective Steos Taken And The Pesults Achieved
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After being made aware of the situation by the NRC inspectors, the PBX Operator immediately re-closed the hallway accese door and contacted the office superviso station security also responded by sending a guard to ensure that the escorting responsibilities were being properly carried ou In addition, the office supervisor recalled the original escort to remain in the copy room until the repair work was complete Management counseling was completed with the supervisor and the PBX Operator on the day of the described event to prevent any future recurrence Corrective Steos Taken Which Will Be Taken To Avoid Further Violations Although the loss of visitor control is an infrequent occurrence (this was the second event in fifteen months), further corrective steps will include a letter to all site personnel stressing the importance of and requirement for line-of-sight control for visitors. Additionally, this event will be included in initial and requalification training for escorts to further emphasize the importance of line-of-sight control for visitor Date When Full Compliance Will Be Achieygd The follow-up actions identified above will be completed by February 199 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact m Sin re] y,
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h G R. Horn Nu er Power Group Manager GRH JMM:bjs/ya cc pWegional Administrator U. S. NRC - Region IV NRC Resident Inspector Cooper Nuclear Station
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