ML19312A445
ML19312A445 | |
Person / Time | |
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Site: | Cook |
Issue date: | 11/07/2019 |
From: | Eric Duncan Reactor Projects Region 3 Branch 4 |
To: | Gebbie J Indiana Michigan Power Co |
References | |
IR 2019003 | |
Download: ML19312A445 (23) | |
See also: IR 05000315/2019003
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November 7, 2019
Mr. Joel P. Gebbie
Senior VP and Chief Nuclear Officer
Indiana Michigan Power Company
Nuclear Generation Group
One Cook Place
Bridgman, MI 49106
SUBJECT: DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - INTEGRATED
INSPECTION REPORT 05000315/2019003 AND 05000316/2019003
Dear Mr. Gebbie:
On September 30, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an
inspection at Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. On October 15, 2019, the NRC
inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff.
The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
One finding of very low safety significance (Green) is documented in this report. This finding
involved a violation of NRC requirements. We are treating this violation as a non-cited violation
(NCV) consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
If you contest the violation or significance or severity of the violation documented in this
inspection report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection
report, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN:
Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional
Administrator, Region III; the Director, Office of Enforcement; and the NRC Resident Inspector
at D.C. Cook.
If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment in this report, you should provide a
response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your
disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,
Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region III; and the
NRC Resident Inspector at D.C. Cook.
J. Gebbie -2-
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection
and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document
Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for
Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Eric R. Duncan, Chief
Branch 4
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos. 05000315 and 05000316
License Nos. DPR-58 and DPR-74
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers: 05000315 and 05000316
License Numbers: DPR-58 and DPR-74
Report Numbers: 05000315/2019003 and 05000316/2019003
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-003-0068
Licensee: Indiana Michigan Power Company
Facility: Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
Location: Bridgman, MI
Inspection Dates: July 01, 2019 to September 30, 2019
Inspectors: J. Ellegood, Senior Resident Inspector
N. Feliz-Adorno, Senior Reactor Inspector
T. Go, Health Physicist
P. Laflamme, Senior Resident Inspector
J. Mancuso, Resident Inspector
R. Ng, Project Engineer
J. Rutkowski, Project Engineer
M. Ziolkowski, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By: Eric R. Duncan, Chief
Branch 4
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees
performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Units 1
and 2 in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the
NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer
to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
Main Steam Stop Valve Dump Valve Inoperable for Longer than its Technical Specification
Allowed Outage Time
Cornerstone Significance Cross-Cutting Report
Aspect Section
Mitigating Green [H.14] - 71152
Systems NCV 05000315/2019003-01 Conservative
Open/Closed Bias
The inspectors identified a finding of very low safety significance (i.e., Green) and an
associated Non-Cited Violation (NCV) of Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.2, Steam Generator
Stop Valves (SGVSs), when licensee personnel failed to have four Unit 1 SGSVs and
associated actuator trains operable while in Mode 1 and subsequently failed to restore the
affected SGSV actuator train and SGSV to an operable status or place Unit 1 in Mode 2 within
the time limits specified by the associated TS Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO). In
addition, a NCV of TS 3.0.4, LCO Applicability, was identified because the licensee entered
a Mode of applicability without the SGSV actuator train and associated SGSV being operable
as required. Specifically, the licensee failed to identify that Unit 1 #2 SGVS Train B Dump
Valve MRV-222 was inoperable during a post-maintenance test (PMT) conducted on
May 6, 2019; and subsequently entered Mode 1 contrary to TS 3.0.4 and operated for
21 days, contrary to TS 3.7.2.
Additional Tracking Items
Type Issue Number Title Report Section Status
URI 05000315,05000316/20 Site Specific Shielding and 60855.1 Closed
18003-02 Barriers for HI-TRAC
Transfer Cask Require NRC
Approval Prior to Use
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PLANT STATUS
Unit 1 began the inspection period at rated thermal power. On September 29, 2019, the
licensee reduced power to about 55 percent to repair a leak on a feedwater pump casing.
Unit 1 remained at or near 55 percent power for the remainder of the inspection period.
Unit 2 operated at or near rated thermal power until July 21, 2019, when the licensee shut
down the unit in response to a degradation of Non-Essential Service Water (NESW) flow.
On July 25, 2019, the licensee restarted Unit 2. Unit 2 reached rated thermal power on
July 26, 2019, and remained at or near rated thermal power until September 9, 2019, when
Unit 2 began coast down operations prior to a scheduled refueling outage. On
September 29, 2019, the licensee reduced power to about 50 percent to perform Main Steam
Safety Valve testing. Following this testing, Unit 2 remained at or near 50 percent power for the
remainder of the inspection period.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in
effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with
their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared
complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met
consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection
Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in
IMC 2515 Appendix D, Plant Status and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem
Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,
observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance
with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
REACTOR SAFETY
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
External Flooding Sample (IP Section 03.04) (1 Sample)
(1) The inspectors evaluated the licensee's readiness to cope with external flooding for
the following area:
- Screen House
71111.04Q - Equipment Alignment
Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following
systems/trains:
(1) Unit 1 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) AB and Associated Support Systems on
July 8, 2019
(2) Unit 2 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) on July 23, 2019
(3) Unit 2 Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater (TDAFW) Pump on August 8, 2019
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(4) Unit 1 West Motor Driven Auxiliary Feedwater (MDAFW) Pump on August 14, 2019
(5) Unit 2 CD EDG on August 21, 2019
71111.04S - Equipment Alignment
Complete Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
(1) The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the
Unit 1 Qualified Offsite Power Lines on September 23, 2019
71111.05Q - Fire Protection
Quarterly Inspection (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected
areas:
(1) U2 CD EDG on July 7, 2019
(3) Auxiliary Building 573' Elevation on July 11, 2019
(4) U2 4 Kilovolt (kV) Switchgear Rooms AB and CD on July 11, 2019
71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures
Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 02.02a.) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protection in the:
(1) Auxiliary Building, Elevations 573' and 587'
71111.07A - Heat Sink Performance
Annual Review (IP Section 02.01) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated readiness and performance of:
(1) Unit 2 Non-Essential Service Water (NESW)
71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01)
(1 Sample)
(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the Control
Room during a plant shutdown for a maintenance outage on July 21, 2019
Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator requalification training in
the Unit 2 Simulator on September 12, 2019
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71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness
Routine Maintenance Effectiveness Inspection (IP Section 02.01) (3 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with
the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:
(1) Unit 1 Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW)
(2) Unit 1 Main Feedwater
(3) Supplemental Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs)
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work
activities:
(1) Elevated Risk due to unplanned Unit 1 AB EDG inoperability on June 17, 2019
(2) Elevated Risk associated with the loss of Unit 2 NESW from July 21 through
July 24, 2019
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments
Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 02.02) (5 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality
assessments:
(1) AR 2015-5237, Asymmetric Natural Circulation Cooldown with Low Decay Heat
(2) AR 2019-6882, Ice Condenser After Exceeding Notification Limit
(3) AR 2019-7053, PZR [Pressurizer] Insurge/Outsurge
(4) AR 2019-7919, Low Differential Pressure Across Fuel Handling Area Ventilation
System Charcoal Bed
(5) Step Change in Differential Pressure (D/P) Across Auxiliary Fuel Handling Area
Exhaust Filter
71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing
Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following post maintenance tests:
(1) Mechanism-Operated Contact Switch Adjustment for Unit 1 AB EDG to 4kV Bus
Supply Breaker; Work Order (WO) 55535235
(2) Unit 2 NESW Strainers following Cleaning, July 21 through 23, 2019
(3) Unit 2 East RHR Pump following Valve Work; WO 55359920
(4) Unit 1 CD EDG, on August 29, 2019, following planned maintenance
(5) Unit 1 TDAFW System on September 3, 2019, following planned maintenance
(6) Unit 1 East Component Cooling Water (CCW) Check Valve Flow Test following RCP
- 3 Lower Bearing CCW Throttle Valve Adjustment on September 13, 2019
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71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities
Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
(1) The inspectors evaluated a Unit 2 maintenance outage from July 21 through
July 25, 2019, which resulted from accumulated debris in the NESW strainers
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance test:
Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
(1) Unit 2 New Fuel Receipt Inspections; WO 55518169 and WO 55518412
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation
Select Emergency Preparedness Drills and/or Training for Observation (IP Section 03.01)
(1 Sample)
(1) Emergency Preparedness Drill on July 16, 2019
Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated:
(1) Licensed Operator Requalification Training (LORT) with Drill Exercise Performance
(DEP) on September 10, 2019
RADIATION SAFETY
71124.08 - Radioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive Material Handling, Storage,
and Transportation
Radioactive Material Storage (IP Section 02.01) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated radioactive material storage.
(1) The inspectors toured the following areas:
- Radioactive Waste Drumming Room located in the Auxiliary Building 587'
- Radioactive Waste Condensate Tanks South/North 587'
- South Boric-Acid Evaporator Room 587
- Radioactive Material Building and Contaminated Equipment Storage Area
(CESA) Building where Dry Active Waste (DAW) Containers were Stored
- Mausoleum Storage Area and CESA Contains Contaminated Equipment
Stored in Sea-Lands
The inspectors performed a container check (e.g., swelling, leakage and deformation)
on the following containers:
- DAW Container No. 321; Air Compressors; dated February 19, 2013
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- DAW Container No. 314; Stinger Whip Welding Equipment; dated
July 27, 2017
- DAW Container No. 230; Spent Fuel Pool Tools and Spares; dated
February 1, 2012
- DAW Container No. 323; Camera Cables; dated February 1, 2013
- DAW Container No. 102; Thimble Plugs Tools for Seal-Table; dated
May 6, 2019
- DAW Container No. 324; Power Packs and Electrical Transformers; dated
March 14, 2016
April 28, 2019
Radioactive Waste System Walkdown (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated the following radioactive waste processing systems during plant
walkdowns:
(1) Liquid or Solid Radioactive Waste Processing Systems
- Radioactove Waste Drumming Room located in the Auxiliary Building 587
Resin Transfer/Sluicing System into a Liner/Cask
- Energy Solution Liquid System; Radioactive Waste Water Demineralizer
System
- Spent Resin Storage Tank Resin Transfer System
- DAW Trash Loading Located in the Auxiliary Building
Radioactive Waste Resin and/or Sludge Discharges Processes
- Energy Solutions Liquid System; Radioactive Waste Water Demineralizer
System
- Spent Resin Storage Tank Resin Transfer System
Waste Characterization and Classification (IP Section 02.03) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated the radioactive waste characterization and classification for the
following waste streams:
(1) Shipping Cask Containing Spent Resin to Bear Creek, TN; Low Specific Activity
(LSA-II)
Contaminated Equipment RAM [Radioactive Material] Shipment to Energy Solution
Services as Surface Contaminated Objects (SCO-II)
Sample Shipment of 8 Samples to be Analyzed to GEL Laboratory as a Limited
Quantity Material
Shipment Preparation (IP Section 02.04) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated the following radioactive material shipment preparation processes:
(1) DCC18-053; UN3321, RAM LSA-II; Fissile Excepted; 7, RQ-1; Spent Resin Mixed
Bed Ion Exchange Media to Bear Creek, TN; dated July 12, 2018
DCC18-074; UN3321, RAM LSA-II; Fissile Excepted; 7, RQ-1; Spent Resin Mixed
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Bed Ion Exchange Media to Bear Creek, TN; dated December 5, 2018
DCC19-053; UN2913, RAM SCO-II; Fissile Excepted; 7, RQ-1; Contaminated
Equipment Contained in a Metal Box to Energy Solution Services, Memphis, TN;
dated June 11, 2019
Shipping Records (IP Section 02.05) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated the following non-excepted package shipment records:
(1) DCC18-059; UN3321, RAM LSA-II; Fissile Excepted; 7, RQ-1; Spent Resin Mixed
Bed Ion Exchange Media to Bear Creek, TN in a Type-A Cask; dated June 11, 2019
DCC18-023; UN2910, RAM; Excepted Package; 7, Limited Quantity Material to GEL
Labs; Containing Samples for 10CFR61 Analysis; dated March 18,
DCC18-019; UN2910, RAM; Excepted Package; 7, Limited Quantity Material of
Valves to Spartanburg, SC for Recertification; dated March 11, 2019
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
BI01: Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Specific Activity Sample (IP Section 02.10) (2 Samples)
(1) PMP-7110-PIP-001; Reactor Oversight Program Performance Indicators (PIs) and
Monthly Operating Report Data for Reactor Coolant Specific Activity; Unit 1; from
January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
(2) PMP-7110-PIP-001; Reactor Oversight Program PIs and Monthly Operating Report
Data for Reactor Coolant Specific Activity; Unit 2; from January 1, 2018 through
December 31, 2018
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution
Semiannual Trend Review (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)
(1) The inspectors reviewed licensee Nuclear Oversight reports, Nuclear Safety Review
Board (NSRB) reports, and System Health summaries to identify potential adverse
trends in documented issues that were not entered into the licensees corrective
action program. The inspectors also assessed NRC findings to identify trends.
Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (IP Section 02.03) (2 Samples 1 Partial)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of the corrective action program
related to the following issues:
(1) (Partial)
Missing Lateral Support Shim for Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP)-11
(2) Through-Wall Leak on Unit 1 RCP Seal Injection Lines
(3) Unit 1 Steam Generator Stop Valve Dump Valve Failed Surveillance
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OTHER ACTIVITIES - TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
60855.1 - Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation at Operating Plants
Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation at Operating Plants (1 Partial)
(1) (Partial)
The inspectors closed Unresolved Item 05000315/2018003-002; 05000316/2018003-
02, Site Specific Shielding and Barriers for HI-TRAC Transfer Cask Require NRC
Approval Prior to Use. The details of this review are documented in the inspection
results below. No findings or violations were identified.
INSPECTION RESULTS
Unresolved Item Site Specific Shielding and Barriers for HI-TRAC Transfer 60855.1
(Closed) Cask Require NRC Approval Prior to Use
URI 05000315,05000316/2018003-02
Description:
During the 2018 loading campaign, the licensee loaded spent fuel into Holtec Multi-Purpose
Canister (MPC) 32 with Holtec International Transfer Cask (HI-TRAC) 125D. The site was
using Holtec International Storage Module (HI-STORM) 100 CoC [Certificate of Compliance]
No. 1014, Amendment No. 9, Revision 1 (9R1). During the campaign, the licensee used
additional shielding for As Low As Is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) purposes. The
additional shielding was in contact with the upper portions of the HI-TRAC and surrounding,
but not in contact, with the HI-TRAC, which could hinder airflow or radiation heat transfer from
the HI-TRAC. The licensee identified that the use of the shielding was not bounded by the
conditions described in the cask Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) and subsequently
requested Holtec to perform a site-specific thermal analysis to include the shielding. The
site-specific thermal analysis contained inputs that were different than the design basis
calculation inputs contained in the FSAR.
The licensee performed a 10 CFR 72.48 screening and evaluation, which concluded that the
activity could be implemented without prior NRC approval. Subsequently, the 10 CFR 72.212
report was revised to allow the use of temporary shielding, and the licensee administratively
imposed lower building temperatures limits and nuclear fuel assembly heat load limits from
those specified in CoC No. 1014, Amendment No. 9R1, as determined in the site-specific
thermal analysis. The licensee identified that the use of temporary shielding had the potential
to result in CoC No. 1014, Amendment No. 9R1, Appendix B, Design Features, Section 3.9,
and Approved Contents, Section 2.4, being non-conservative. Specifically, with the shielding
in use, more restrictive requirements than those established in CoC No. 1014, Amendment
No. 9R1 were necessary to ensure alignment with the FSAR safety analyses for peak
cladding temperature (PCT) limits.
This issue was reviewed by the inspectors and technical specialists in the Division of Spent
Fuel Management to determine compliance with Section 3.9 of CoC No. 1014, Amendment
No. 9R1, Appendix B; potential non-conservatism of Section 3.9 of CoC No. 1014,
Amendment No. 9R1, Appendix B; and compliance with 10 CFR 72.48(c)(1)(ii)(B).
Regarding whether the licensee was compliant with CoC No. 1014, Amendment No. 9R1;
Appendix B, Section 3.9, Design Features, stated the following:
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Short term operations involving the HI-TRAC transfer cask can be carried out if the reference
ambient temperature (three-day average around the cask) is below the Threshold
Temperature of 110 degrees F [Fahrenheit] ambient temperature, applicable during HI-TRAC
transfer operations inside the 10 CFR Part 50 or 10 CFR Part 52 structural boundary and 90
degrees F outside of it. The determination of the Threshold Temperature compliance shall be
made based on the best available thermal data for the site. If the reference ambient
temperature exceeds the corresponding Threshold Temperature, then a site-specific analysis
shall be performed using the actual heat load and reference ambient temperature equal to the
three-day average to ensure that the steady state peak fuel cladding temperature will remain
below the 400°C [degrees Celcius] limit.
While the above implied that a site-specific analysis was not necessary when the reference
ambient temperature was below the corresponding threshold temperature, it did not preclude
a site-specific analysis. Therefore, the licensee performed a site-specific analysis with the
use of additional shielding and the administrative limits implemented by the licensee, which
were bounded by the limits of Section 3.9 of Holtec CoC No. 1014, Amendment No. 9R1,
Appendix B. Therefore, the licensee was compliant with Section 3.9 of Holtec CoC No. 1014,
Amendment No. 9R1, Appendix B.
Regarding whether Section 3.9, Design Features, of CoC No. 1014, Amendment No. 9R1,
Appendix B, was non-conservative, based on a review of Holtec Report No. HI-2177676,
Thermal Evaluation of Shielding on HI-TRAC, which analyzed the transfer cask with
temporary shielding in place, the inspectors determined that the use of the temporary
shielding rendered the Design Features Section 3.9 and Approved Contents Section 2.4 of
CoC No. 1014, Amendment No. 9R1, Appendix B as non-conservative. However, by
performing a site-specific thermal analysis and imposing temperature and fuel loading
restrictions, the licensee remained compliant with the requirements of CoC No. 1014,
Amendment No. 9R1.
Regarding whether the licensee was compliant with 10 CFR 72.48(c)(1)(ii)(B), CNP 72.48 No.
7248-2018-0139-02, Thermal Evaluation of Shielding Package Around the HI-TRAC at D.C.
Cook, provided the 10 CFR 72.48 screening of the proposed activity. The licensee
answered No to 10 CFR 72.48 Screening Question E., Does the proposed activity require a
change to the ISFSI [Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation] Technical Specifications or
the CoC? The licensee provided the explanation, Calculation package (HI-2177676)
provided technical results to demonstrate compliance with CoC No. 1014, Amendment 9,
Revision 1.
Based on the determination that the licensee was compliant with Section 3.9 of CoC No.
1014, Amendment No. 9R1, Appendix B, the inspectors did not find any indication that the
licensee was not in compliance with 10 CFR 72.48.
Since the licensee was compliant with CoC No. 1014, Amendment No. 9R1, Appendix B and
10 CFR 72.48, the inspectors consider this Unresolved Item closed.
Corrective Action References: AR 2018-4056, AR 2018-6342, and AR 2018-6642
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Main Steam Stop Valve Dump Valve Inoperable for Longer than its Technical Specification
Allowed Outage Time
Cornerstone Significance Cross-Cutting Report
Aspect Section
Mitigating Green [H.14] - 71152
Systems NCV 05000315/2019003-01 Conservative
Open/Closed Bias
The inspectors identified a finding of very low safety significance (i.e., Green) and an
associated Non-Cited Violation (NCV) of Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.2, Steam
Generator Stop Valves (SGVSs), when licensee personnel failed to have four Unit 1 SGSVs
and associated actuator trains operable while in Mode 1 and subsequently failed to restore
the affected SGSV actuator train and SGSV to an operable status or place Unit 1 in Mode 2
within the time limits specified by the associated TS Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO).
In addition, a NCV of TS 3.0.4, LCO Applicability, was identified because the licensee
entered a Mode of applicability without the SGSV actuator train and associated SGSV being
operable as required. Specifically, the licensee failed to identify that Unit 1 #2 SGVS Train B
Dump Valve MRV-222 was inoperable during a post-maintenance test (PMT) conducted on
May 6, 2019; and subsequently entered Mode 1 contrary to TS 3.0.4 and operated for
21 days, contrary to TS 3.7.2.
Description:
During Unit 1 Refueling Outage 29, and while in Mode 2, the licensee adjusted the packing
on #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve 1-MRV-222. This valve was part of the actuation system
used to operate the #2 SGSV. On May 6, 2019, following the packing adjustment and prior to
a Mode change, the licensee performed portions of the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve
surveillance test as a post maintenance test. On the first attempt, the valve failed to stroke
within the required maximum stroke time of 2 seconds. At that time, the licensee believed
that the #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve operated in a humid environment. To replicate this
environment, the licensee wetted the #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve packing and stem. The
valve subsequently passed the surveillance test, the licensee declared the Unit 1 #2 SGSV
Train B Dump Valve operable, and on May 9, 2019, transitioned Unit 1 from Mode 2 to
Mode 1.
During the next scheduled Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve surveillance test on
May 29, 2019, the valve again failed to stroke within the 2 second stroke time limit. The
licensee performed additional investigation and identified that the valve packing had
hardened and required replacement. The licensee also identified that the environment that
was assumed to exist during the previous troubleshooting effort had been incorrect and that,
in fact, the #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve operated in a non-humid (dry) environment, and
therefore the packing was not wet during operation. The packing was replaced, and following
a successful PMT the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve was returned to service.
During inspection activities to assess the licensees corrective actions, the inspectors
identified that the licensee failed to identify that the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve and
associated #2 SGSV was inoperable from the time Unit 1 entered Mode 1 on May 9, 2019,
until the issue was corrected on May 30, 2019. Additionally, the licensee failed to assess the
impact of this issue on operability. Following discussions with licensee staff, AR 2019-8511,
Past ODE [Operability Determination Evaluation] Possibly Missed, was generated and an
operability assessment was performed. This assessment was completed on September 24,
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2019, and concluded that the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve and associated #2 SGSV
was inoperable beginning with the transition to Mode 1 on May 9, 2019, until the valve
packing was replaced on May 30, 2019.
Corrective Actions: The licensee performed a past operability assessment under
AR 2019-8511. The deficient condition was corrected previously under AR 2019-5615
on May 30, 2019.
Corrective Action References: AR 2019-5615
Performance Assessment:
Performance Deficiency: The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to identify that
the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve was inoperable during a PMT was a performance
deficiency. Specifically, the PMT performed by the licensee created more favorable
conditions for valve operation than what existed in the actual operating environment. As a
result, the licensee failed to identify that the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve and
associated #2 SGSV was inoperable.
Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor
because it was associated with the Equipment Performance attribute of the Mitigating
Systems cornerstone and adversely affected the cornerstone objective to ensure the
availability, reliability, and capability of systems that respond to initiating events to prevent
undesirable consequences. Specifically, the finding resulted in one train of SGSV actuators
being inoperable, causing a delay in the opening of the #2 SGSV and rendering the #2 SGSV
also inoperable.
Significance: The inspectors assessed the significance of the finding using Appendix A, The
Significance Determination Process (SDP) for Findings At-Power. The inspectors answered
Yes to Question A.2 in Exhibit 2 because the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve was
inoperable for 21 days, which was greater than the TS 3.7.2 Allowed Outage Time of 7 days.
Therefore, a Detailed Risk Evaluation (DRE) was performed using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix A. The inspectors performed a bounding analysis by failing the Unit 1
- 2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve for 21 days and determined the delta core damage frequency
(CDF) was 4.7E-9. As a result, the finding was determined to be of very low safety
significance (i.e., Green).
Cross-Cutting Aspect: H.14 - Conservative Bias: Individuals use decision making-practices
that emphasize prudent choices over those that are simply allowable. A proposed action is
determined to be safe in order to proceed, rather than unsafe in order to stop. Specifically,
when troubleshooting the Unit 1 #2 SGSV Train B Dump Valve after its failure on
May 6, 2019, the licensee failed to validate the assumptions about the environment in which
the valve operated. This caused the licensee to perform an inadequate PMT and ultimately
fail to restore the valve to an operable status.
Enforcement:
Violation: Technical Specification 3.7.2, Steam Generator Stop Valves (SGSVs), required
that in Mode 1 all four SGSVs and their associated actuator trains be operable. Technical Specification 3.7.2.A required that with one SGSV actuator train inoperable, that the SGSV
actuator train be restored to an operable status within 7 days. Technical Specification 3.7.2.E
required that if the required action and completion time of Technical Specification 3.7.2.A is
not met, to declare each affected SGSV inoperable. Technical Specification 3.7.2.F, Steam
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Generator Stop Valves (SGSVs), required that with one SGSV inoperable in Mode 1 that the
SGSV be restored to an operable status within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. Technical Specification 3.7.2.G
required that if the required action and associated completion time of Technical Specification 3.7.2.F is not met the Unit be placed in Mode 2 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.
Technical Specification 3.0.4 required that when a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met,
that entry into a Mode applicable to a technical specification shall only be made when, a) the
associated actions to be entered permit continued operation in the Mode in the applicability
for an unlimited period of time, or b) after the performance of a risk assessment and the
establishment of risk management actions, or c) when an allowance is stated in the individual
value, parameter, or other specification.
Contrary to the above, on May 9, 2019, with Unit 1 in Mode 1 and with the #2 SGSV Train B
Dump Valve, which was a part of the #2 SGSV actuator train, inoperable, the licensee failed
to restore the inoperable #2 SGSV actuator train to an operable status within 7 days and
failed to declare the associated #2 SGSV inoperable. Also, on May 9, 2019, with Unit 1 in
Mode 1 and with the #2 SGSV inoperable, the licensee failed to restore the #2 SGSV to an
operable status within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> as required by Technical Specification 3.7.2.F, and failed to
place Unit 1 in Mode 2 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> as required by Technical Specification 3.7.2.G. In
addition, prior to entering Mode 1 from Mode 2 on May 9, 2019, with an inoperable SGSV and
associated Limiting Condition for Operation 3.7.2.G that did not permit continued operation
for an unlimited period of time and did not provide an allowance as stated in an individual
value, parameter, or other specification, the licensee failed to perform a risk assessment and
establish risk management actions as required by Technical Specification 3.0.4.
Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as an non-cited violation, consistent with
Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On October 15, 2019, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to
Mr. J. Gebbie, Senior VP and Chief Nuclear Officer, and other members of the licensee
staff.
- On August 8, 2019, the inspectors presented the Radioactive Material
Processing/Transportation and RCS Specific Activity Performance Indicator inspection
results to Mr. S. Lies, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
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DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
71111.04Q Corrective Action 2018-0075 U1 CD EDG Tripped Due to Air System Issues 01/02/2018
Documents 2018-0242 DG1CD Tripped on Overspeed During a Start 01/08/2018
2018-6841 Unit 1 CD EDG Not Synchronizing to T11D Bus 07/02/2018
2018-6917 Potential Commonality in Recent Repeat Events 07/05/2018
2018-9194 Unit 2 PAC Trip 09/27/2018
Drawings 1-OP-5151D-72 Flow Diagram Emergency Diesel Generator CD Unit 1
OP-1-5113A-9 Flow Diagram Essential Service Water
OP-1-5143-80 Flow Diagram Emergency Core Cooling (RHR) Unit No. 1
OP-1-5148C-30 Flow Diagram Diesel Generator Area & Electric Switchgear
Room Heating & Ventilation System Unit 1
OP-1-5151A-50 Flow Diagram Emergency Diesel Generator AB Unit 1
OP-1-5151C-58 Flow Diagram Emergency Diesel Generator CD Unit 1
OP-1-98013-42 Diesel Generator 1AB and Auxiliaries Elementary Diagram
OP-1-98014-40 Diesel Generator 1CD and Auxiliaries Elementary Diagram
OP-1-98016-41 Diesel Generator 1AB Miscellaneous Auxiliaries Elementary
Diagram
OP-1-98017-46 Diesel Generator 1CD Miscellaneous Auxiliaries Elementary
Diagram
OP-2-5143-75 Flow Diagram Emergency Core Cooling (RHR) Unit No. 2
OP-5151B-61 Flow Diagram Emergency Diesel Generator AB Unit #1
Procedures 1-OHP-4012-032- Operating DG1CD Subsystems 37
008CD
1-OHP-4021-008- Placing Emergency Core Cooling System in Standby 36
002 Readiness
1-OHP-4021-017- Operation of the Residual Heat Removal System 31
001
1-OHP-4021-032- Operation DG1AB Subsystems 32
008AB
1-OHP-4021-032- Operating DG1AB Subsystems 30
008B
1-OHP-4030-156- East Motor Driven Auxiliary Feedwater System Test 14
017E
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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
2-OHP-4021-008- Placing Emergency Core Cooling System in Standby 36
02 Readiness
2-OHP-4021-032- Operating DG2CD Subsystems - DG2CD Starting Air 32
008CD System Valves
2-OHP-4021-07- Operation of the Residual Heat Removal System 27
001
2-OHP-4030-256- Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater System Test 31
017T
Work Orders 55501397 MTRI, 2-PPS-1, Calibrate/Replace as Necessary
71111.05Q Drawings 12-5972 Fire Hazards Analysis Plan Below Basement Units 1 and 2 5
12-5974 Fire Hazard Analysis Mezzanine Floor El. 609 Units 1 & 2 12
Fire Plans Fire Pre-Plans Volume 1 33
Fire Zone 18 2 CD Diesel Generator Room, Unit 2 Elevation 587 33
Fire Zone 40A 4 kV AB Switchgear Room, Unit 1 Elevation 609-0 33
Fire Zone 47A 4kV AB Switchgear Room, Unit 2 Elevation 609-0 33
71111.06 Calculations MD-12-Flood- Flooding Due to Groundwater Level Increase, Cook Nuclear 1
008-N Plant Flood Hazard Re-Evaluation
PRA-Flood-002 Internal Flooding Impact on Plant Power Distribution 1
PRA-Flood-004 Internal Flooding - Qualitative Screening Analysis 2
PRA-Flood-008 Flood Sources and Associated Flood Mechanisms 2
PRA-Flood-008 Rupture Flow Rates of Flood Sources 2
Appendix F
SD-061206-001 Flooding Evaluation Report for D.C. Cook Nuclear Power 3
Plant
Corrective Action GT-2015-5625-23 Inspection Frequency for Interim Flood Measures 08/12/2015
Documents
Drawings OP-1-5123A Station Drainage - Auxiliary Building, Unit 1 21
OP-12-5123 Station Drainage Auxiliary Building 14
Procedures 1-OHP-4022 ESW System/Rupture 11
12-EHP-4075- Operator Time Critical Actions 16
TCA-001
12-OHP-4027- Flooding Response Deployment 1
FSG-1501
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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
71111.07A Drawings OP-1-5114-152 Flow Diagram Non-Essential Service Water Unit No. 1
OP-2-5114-93 Flow Diagram Non-Essential Service Water Unit No. 2
Procedures 1-OHP-4022 NESW System Loss/Rupture 14
2-OHP-4021-028- Operation of the Containment Chilled Water System, 44
018 Figure 1, System Drawings
71111.11Q Miscellaneous RQ-C-4431 Secondary Side Break & Pressurized Thermal Shock 1
Analysis
SOER 87-3 Pipe Failures in High Energy Systems Due to Erosion 04/02/1987
Corrosion
71111.12 Corrective Action 2019-5615-1 1-MRV-222 Failed Surveillance 05/29/2019
Documents
Miscellaneous Two-year Unavailability Report for the Supplemental Diesel 09/25/2019
Generator (SDG) System; SSC 12-SDG
71111.15 Calculations DC-D-01-CS-4 Piping and Pipe Support Analysis of CS and RC System for 02
EBASCO Walkdown Package Nos. CS-11 and RC-09
Corrective Action 2018-6093 Increasing Unit 1 CCW Out-Leakage 06/06/2018
Documents 2018-6615 Unidentified HELB Break Locations 06/26/2018
2018-7570-01 Operability Determination Evaluation (Unit 1 East CCW Heat 07/27/2018
Exchanger Leak)
2019-5237 Asymmetrical Natural Circulation Cooldown Issue with Low 05/14/2019
Decay Heat
2019-5666 Revise Procedure to Support TRM Update 05/30/2019
2019-7053 Pressurizer Insurge/Outsurge
AR 2019-6882 U2 Ice Bed Temps Above eSOMS Notification Limits 07/15/2019
AR 2019-7919 12-HV-AFX Charcoal D/P Outside of ESOMS Limits 08/19/2019
Drawings 1-CS-780-L1-2 Containment 3
OP-1-5129 CVCS-Reactor Letdown & Charging 68
OP-12-5148-63 Flow Diagram Auxiliary Building Ventilation Units 1 & 2 63
Engineering 0000055754 Install Mechanical Jumper to Connect the Essential Service 01
Changes Water System to the Component Cooling Water System in
Either Unit to Provide a Source of Makeup Water to the
CCW System
Miscellaneous FHA Exhaust Fan Charcoal Differential Pressure 08/23/2019
Temporary Design, Install Mechanical Jumper to Connect the Essential 03
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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
Modification 12- Service Water System to the Component Cooling Water
TM-15-49 System in Either Unit to Provide a Source of Makeup Water
to the CCW System
UFSAR Section Rupture of a Steam Pipe 28
14.2.5
WCAP-14717 Evaluation of the Effects of Insurge/Outsurge Out-of-Limit
Transients on the Integrity of the Pressurizer Program
MUHP-5063 Summary Report
Procedures 12-OHP-4021- Component Cooling Water System Operation 48
016-003
12-OHP-5030- Supply ESW to CCW for Makeup Using Temporary 4
016-001 Modification
Work Orders 55504921-01 12-HV-AFX, Auxiliary Building Ventilation Fuel Handling 08/23/2017
Area Exhaust Filter Unit, Replace Charcoal Bed
55504921-02 12-HV-AFX, Auxiliary Building Ventilation Fuel Handling 08/28/2017
Area Exhaust Filter Unit, Perform Test After Charcoal
Replacement
71111.18 Procedures OHI-4016 Conduct of Operations: Guidelines 56
71111.19 Corrective Action 2019-8353 Failed PMT 55533608-05, U1 CD Diesel has a Slight Leak 08/30/2019
Documents on the 1-R Jacket Water Outlet
AR-2019-8528 Unit 1 East CCW Pump Surveillance was Aborted Due to #3 09/06/2019
Engineering DIT-B-03787-01 Restoration of Component Cooling Water Flow to Unit 1 09/10/2019
Evaluations Reactor Coolant Pump #3 Motor Bearing Cooler
Miscellaneous Clearance Order 2-IMO-312 Actuator
2241552
Procedures 1-OHP-4030-116- East Component Cooling Water Loop Surveillance Test 09/13/2019
020E
1-OHP-4030-132- CD Diesel Generator Operability Test (Train A), DG1CD 57
027CD Fast Speed Start
2-OHP-4030-208- ECCS Valve Operability Test - Train A 35
053A
Shipping Records 55518412-11 MTRS, (R2P) U2 Load New Fuel into SFP
Work Orders 55359920-10 OPS: 2-IMO-312, Stroke for PMT Operability
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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
55518169-01 MTRS, (R2P) U2 Unload New 17x17 Fuel
55535360-14 MTM, 2-OME-35N Open NESW PP Strainer and Check for 97/21/2019
Debris
55535386-05 2-OME-35S MTM: 2-OME-35S; Open NESW Strainer and 07/22/2019
Check for Debris
WO Task: 1-FMO-231/Perform A-Found Diagnostic 01
55523374 01
71111.20 Miscellaneous Forced Outage Critical Path 07/22/2019
Procedures PMP-2291-OLR- Technical Specification 3.0.4.b Risk Assessment Review 46
001 and Approval Form for Transitioning Modes with an
Intermediate Range Nuclear Instrument Inoperable
71114.06 Miscellaneous 2019 DC Cook DR1 Drill Manual 07/30/2019
2019 DC Cook DC Cook EMPE Drill 07/16/2019
EMPE Manual
DR2 Drill Dress Rehearsal 2 (Team 3) August 13,
Scenario Manual 2019
EP-S-19DR2 2019 Dress Rehearsal #2 1
Procedures RMT-2080-TSC- Activation and Operation of the TSC 27
001
RMT-2080-TSC- Site Emergency Director List 1
CHK-001
RMT-2080-TSC- PET-Operations Checklist 0
CHK-009
71124.08 Calculations PMP-2030-REC- 2016 10CFR61 Scaling Factor Report 11/08/2017
001
PMP-2030-REC- 2017 10CFR61 Scaling Factor Report 10/29/2018
001
Engineering Technical 3002 8- Cask Handling Procedure for USDOT Spec 7A, Type-A 05/14/2018
Evaluations 120A Cask Transportation Cask
Self-Assessments GT-2018-1675 Self Assessment of the Radwaste Program at DC Cook that 08/30/2018
Covers Radwaste Processing, Handling and Transportation
Shipping Records DCC18-043 Compactible Trash to Energy Solution Bear Creek Facility 05/10/2018
for Processing
DCC18-044 A Box of Contaminated Equipment to Framatome, Inc. 05/16/2018
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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
DCC18-059 Mixed Bed Ion Exchange Spent Resin for Processing to 07/24/2018
Energy Solution Bear Creek, Oak Ridge,TN
DCC18-074 Mixed Bed Resin PRC-1M; Class -B Shipment; UN3321; 11/30/2018
LSA-II; RQ; Contained in a Shipping Cask Model 8-120B; to
Energy Solution for processing
DCC19-033 UN2910 Excepted Package Limited Quantity of Steel Drum 04/15/2019
for Part 61 Anlysis
DCC19-038 Shipment of 2 Sea-Vans Containing Contaminated 04/25/2019
Equipment to Westinghouse
DCC19-041 Compacted Contaminated Trash to Unitech Services, TN 05/01/2019
DCC19-053 1 Sea-van on a Flatbed Trailer Containing a Shipment 06/11/2019
Consigned as UN2913, SCOII Fissile Excepted
71151 Calculations PMP-7110-PIP- Reactor Oversight Program Performance Indicators and 01/01/2018 -
001 Monthly Operating Report Data for Reactor Coolant Specific 12/31/2018
Activity; Unit 1 and 2
71152 Corrective Action 2019-2963 Investigate Reactor Coolant Pump Seal Injection Line Under 03/22/2019
Documents Suspicious Boric Acid Deposit
2019-4341 Failure to Verify Procedure Directed Terminal Points 04/24/2019
2019-4734 Labeling in Unit 1 Lube Oil Tank Room Junction Box 05/03/2019
2019-4895 1-MRV-222 Failed Post Maintenance Test Timing 05/06/2019
2019-5615 1-MRV-222 Failed Surveillance 05/29/2019
2019-8511 Past Operability Determination Possible Missed 09/05/2019
Miscellaneous Outage Control Center Shift Package 09/30/2019
Indiana Michigan Power 2019 Second Quarter Trend Report
AEP-19-005 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Safety Review Board Meeting 03/04/2019
NOS-19-002 Nuclear Oversight Quarterly Report for October - December 01/21/2019
2018
NOS-19-006 Nuclear Oversight Quarterly Report for January - March 04/23/2019
2019
UCR 2215 UFSAR Change Request, Data Sheet 1 of PMP-2350-SAR- 0
001, UFSAR Update Process
Procedures 1-IHP-6040-171- Verification of Turbine Support Systems Interlocks 4
001
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