ML16111A889

4/13/2016 - Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Annual Assessment Meeting - NRC Presentation Slides

ML16111A889
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	04/13/2016
From:	NRC/RGN-I/DRP/PB5
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Reviewof2015 Performance atPilgrim Nuclear Power StationAnnual AssessmentMeeting April13,2016 ML16111A889 Agenda*Introduction *Discussion of NRC Oversight Results

• Entergy Response and Remarks

• NRC Closing Remarks

• Break

• Public Q&A Robust NRC Oversight*Licensee performance, characterized by a weak corrective action program, placed

plant in Column 4 of the Action Matrix*Ongoing NRC oversight to ensure safety margins maintained*Current regulatory actions are adequate

• Degraded Cornerstone Column (since 4thQuarter 2013)*Two White Performance Indicators (PIs): Unplanned Scrams, Unplanned Scrams with Complications*Two White Parallel Findings:

oInadequate corrective actions for the two White PIs oDid not meet Inspection Procedure 95002 Objectives oRemained in the Degraded Cornerstone column for more than five quarters Pilgrim Performance Problems

• White Finding in September 2015 for not identifying and correcting a safety relief valve

failure*White Finding combined with performance within the Degraded Cornerstone for more than

five quarters

• Led to Pilgrim performance transition to Column 4 Pilgrim Performance Problems NRC Oversight Actions Are Comprehensive*Ensure adequate safety margins maintained*Completed Inspection Procedure (IP) 95003 Phases A & B to ensure:

osignificant issues in corrective action program (CAP) appropriately addressed ointerim licensee actions arresting CAP performance declines*Increased Problem Identification and Resolution samples on previously identified performance

issues NRC Oversight Actions Are Comprehensive*Additional Resident Inspector was assigned to site*Quarterly Assessments -increased management oversight*Current regulatory actions are adequate 9/01: MC letter/final White11/12: 3Q report issued 12/01: securityreport issued12/21: FP triennial report issued 2/11: 4Q15report issued2/29: Phase A issued3/4: annual assessment letters issued4/4-4/8:

Phase B inspection4/13: annual assessment meeting5/2-5/20: Mods TeamApril 4-8, 2016 Phase BSix-month review of the corrective action program to determine improvement progress TBDPhase CIP 95003 items not already covered in Phases A and BSafety culture assessmentJanuary 11-15, 2016 Phase ACOMPLETEReport Issue 2/29Snapshot of corrective action program performance TBDIP 92723Four SL IV violations (impeding regulatory

process)4Q2015CPI&R Samples COMPLETEReport Issue 12/11Three operations-focused (complete)Adverse weather preps (resident inspectors)PI&R Sample 1Q2016Security baseline follow-upMay 2-20, 2016Mods TeamBaseline triennial modification team

inspection April 2016 Public Meeting95003 updateAnnual assessment meetingKey Inspections & Milestones Future Action to Monitor Pilgrim*Supplemental IP 95003 Phase C oMost significant Phase of 95003 oPrimary Focus -CAP and Safety Culture oConducted after licensee declares readiness oEnsures causes understood & plan to address oConfirmatory Action Letter (CAL)*CAL Follow-up inspection Licensee Response and RemarksMr. John Dent Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Annual Assessment MeetingNRC Closing Remarks Contacting the NRC*Report a safety concern -(800) 695-7403 -Allegation@nrc.gov*General information or questions-www.nrc.gov

-Select "What We Do" for Public Affairs Reference Sources*Reactor Oversight Process

-www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.h tmlPilgrim Special Oversight Website:

-www.nrc.gov/info-finder/reactors/pilg/special-oversight.html

• Public Electronic Reading Room

-www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html

• Public Document Room-800-397-4209 Reviewof2015 Performance atPilgrim Nuclear Power StationAnnual AssessmentMeeting April13,2016 ML16111A889 Agenda*Introduction *Discussion of NRC Oversight Results

• Entergy Response and Remarks

• NRC Closing Remarks

• Break

• Public Q&A Robust NRC Oversight*Licensee performance, characterized by a weak corrective action program, placed

plant in Column 4 of the Action Matrix*Ongoing NRC oversight to ensure safety margins maintained*Current regulatory actions are adequate

• Degraded Cornerstone Column (since 4thQuarter 2013)*Two White Performance Indicators (PIs): Unplanned Scrams, Unplanned Scrams with Complications*Two White Parallel Findings:

oInadequate corrective actions for the two White PIs oDid not meet Inspection Procedure 95002 Objectives oRemained in the Degraded Cornerstone column for more than five quarters Pilgrim Performance Problems

• White Finding in September 2015 for not identifying and correcting a safety relief valve

failure*White Finding combined with performance within the Degraded Cornerstone for more than

five quarters

• Led to Pilgrim performance transition to Column 4 Pilgrim Performance Problems NRC Oversight Actions Are Comprehensive*Ensure adequate safety margins maintained*Completed Inspection Procedure (IP) 95003 Phases A & B to ensure:

osignificant issues in corrective action program (CAP) appropriately addressed ointerim licensee actions arresting CAP performance declines*Increased Problem Identification and Resolution samples on previously identified performance

issues NRC Oversight Actions Are Comprehensive*Additional Resident Inspector was assigned to site*Quarterly Assessments -increased management oversight*Current regulatory actions are adequate 9/01: MC letter/final White11/12: 3Q report issued 12/01: securityreport issued12/21: FP triennial report issued 2/11: 4Q15report issued2/29: Phase A issued3/4: annual assessment letters issued4/4-4/8:

Phase B inspection4/13: annual assessment meeting5/2-5/20: Mods TeamApril 4-8, 2016 Phase BSix-month review of the corrective action program to determine improvement progress TBDPhase CIP 95003 items not already covered in Phases A and BSafety culture assessmentJanuary 11-15, 2016 Phase ACOMPLETEReport Issue 2/29Snapshot of corrective action program performance TBDIP 92723Four SL IV violations (impeding regulatory

process)4Q2015CPI&R Samples COMPLETEReport Issue 12/11Three operations-focused (complete)Adverse weather preps (resident inspectors)PI&R Sample 1Q2016Security baseline follow-upMay 2-20, 2016Mods TeamBaseline triennial modification team

inspection April 2016 Public Meeting95003 updateAnnual assessment meetingKey Inspections & Milestones Future Action to Monitor Pilgrim*Supplemental IP 95003 Phase C oMost significant Phase of 95003 oPrimary Focus -CAP and Safety Culture oConducted after licensee declares readiness oEnsures causes understood & plan to address oConfirmatory Action Letter (CAL)*CAL Follow-up inspection Licensee Response and RemarksMr. John Dent Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Annual Assessment MeetingNRC Closing Remarks Contacting the NRC*Report a safety concern -(800) 695-7403 -Allegation@nrc.gov*General information or questions-www.nrc.gov

-Select "What We Do" for Public Affairs Reference Sources*Reactor Oversight Process

-www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.h tmlPilgrim Special Oversight Website:

-www.nrc.gov/info-finder/reactors/pilg/special-oversight.html

• Public Electronic Reading Room

-www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html

• Public Document Room-800-397-4209