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MONTHYEARIR 05000390/20234412023-12-21021 December 2023 Plantfinal Significance Determination for a Security-Related Greater than Green Finding, Nov, and Assessment Follow-up, 05000390-2023441 and 05000391-2023441-Public IR 05000390/20234042023-12-14014 December 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2023404 and 05000391/2023404 IR 05000390/20230102023-11-30030 November 2023 RE-Issue Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 050000390/2023010 and 05000391/2023010 and Apparent Violation IR 05000390/20230032023-11-13013 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023003 and 05000391/2023003 and Apparent Violation ML23296A0242023-10-24024 October 2023 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report and Preliminary Greater than Green Finding and Apparent Violation IR 05000390/20230052023-08-30030 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2023005 and 05000391/2023005 IR 05000390/20230022023-08-16016 August 2023 Reissue - Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023002 and 05000391/2023002 ML23220A1582023-08-0909 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023002 and 05000391/2023002 IR 05000390/20230112023-07-24024 July 2023 Quadrennial Focused Engineering Inspection (FEI) Commercial Grade Dedication Report 05000390 2023011 and 05000391 2023011 IR 05000390/20234032023-05-30030 May 2023 Cyber Security Inspection Report 05000390/2023403 and 05000391/2023403 IR 05000390/20220032023-05-0909 May 2023 Reissue Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022003 and 05000391/2022003 IR 05000390/20230012023-05-0404 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023001 and 05000391/2023001 IR 05000390/20234012023-03-13013 March 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390 2023401 and 05000391 2023401 IR 05000390/20220062023-03-0101 March 2023 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2022006 and 05000391/2022006 IR 05000390/20220042023-02-10010 February 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022004 and 05000391/2022004 IR 05000390/20224202022-12-0101 December 2022 Security Baseline Inspection 05000390/2022420 and 05000391/2022420 Cover Letter ML22318A0072022-11-14014 November 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022003 and 05000391/2022003 IR 05000390/20220102022-10-28028 October 2022 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Teams) Inspection Report 05000390/2022010 and 05000391/2022010 IR 05000390/20223012022-09-30030 September 2022 NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000390/2022301 and 050000391/2022301 ML22256A2952022-09-14014 September 2022 Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Report 07201048/2022001 IR 05000390/20220052022-08-31031 August 2022 Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2022005 and 05000391/2022005 - Final IR 05000390/20220022022-08-12012 August 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022002 and 05000391/2022002 and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion IR 05000390/20224012022-08-0303 August 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2022401 and 05000391/2022401 IR 05000390/20220012022-05-11011 May 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022001 and 05000391/2022001 ML22123A2412022-05-11011 May 2022 Review of the Fall 2021 Mid-Cycle Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report IR 05000390/20210062022-03-0202 March 2022 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Report No. 05000390/2021006 and 05000391/2021006) IR 05000390/20210042022-02-10010 February 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021004 and 05000391/2021004 IR 05000390/20210032021-11-10010 November 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021003 and 05000391/2021003 IR 05000390/20214022021-11-0202 November 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2021402 and 05000391/2021402 IR 05000390/20214032021-10-26026 October 2021 Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000390/2021403 and 05000391/2021403 (OUO Removed) ML21263A0042021-09-24024 September 2021 Review of the Fall 2020 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report IR 05000390/20214012021-08-31031 August 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2021401 and 05000391/2021401 IR 05000390/20210052021-08-24024 August 2021 Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2 Report 05000390/2021005 and 05000391/2021005 IR 05000390/20210022021-08-0404 August 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021002 and 05000391/2021002 IR 05000390/20210122021-07-0101 July 2021 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000390/2021012 and 05000391/2021012 IR 05000390/20210102021-05-0606 May 2021 NRC Inspection Report 05000390/2021010 and 05000391/2021010 IR 05000390/20210012021-05-0505 May 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021001 and 05000391/2021001 IR 05000390/20210112021-04-13013 April 2021 Triennial Fire Protection Inspection Report 05000390/2021011 and 05000391/2021011 IR 05000390/20200062021-03-0303 March 2021 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2020006 and 05000391/2020006 IR 05000390/20200042021-02-11011 February 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020004, 05000391/2020004, 07201048/2020002, and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion IR 05000390/20203012021-01-19019 January 2021 Reissue - Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000390/2020301 and 05000391/2020301 IR 05000390/20204032020-12-15015 December 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2020403 and 05000391/2020403 IR 05000390/20204012020-11-30030 November 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2020401 and 05000391/2020401 IR 05000390/20200032020-11-10010 November 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020003 and 05000391/2020003 IR 05000390/20200112020-10-20020 October 2020 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Programs) Inspection Report 05000390/2020011 and 05000391/2020011 IR 05000390/20200052020-08-31031 August 2020 Assessment Followup Letter and Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2020005 and 05000391/2020005 IR 05000390/20200022020-08-11011 August 2020 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020002, 05000391/2020002, and 07201048/2020001 IR 05000390/20200012020-05-0505 May 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020001 and 05000391/2020001 IR 05000390/20204102020-03-31031 March 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2020410 and 05000391/2020410 IR 05000390/20190062020-03-0303 March 2020 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 - NRC Report 05000390/2019006 and 05000391/2019006 2023-08-09
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MONTHYEARML23319A2452024-01-29029 January 2024 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 366 and 360; 164 and 71 Regarding the Adoption of TSTF-567, Revision 1, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI-191 Issues ML24008A2462024-01-18018 January 2024 Revision to the Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Capsule Withdrawal Schedule CNL-24-017, Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure and Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revisions2024-01-17017 January 2024 Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure and Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revisions CNL-24-016, Supplement to Application to Modify the Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement 3.9.5.1 (WBN-TS-21-14)2024-01-10010 January 2024 Supplement to Application to Modify the Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement 3.9.5.1 (WBN-TS-21-14) CNL-23-052, Application to Adopt TSTF-427-A, Revision 2, Allowance for Non-Technical Specification Barrier Degradation on Supported System Operability2024-01-0909 January 2024 Application to Adopt TSTF-427-A, Revision 2, Allowance for Non-Technical Specification Barrier Degradation on Supported System Operability CNL-23-062, Application to Revise the Technical Specifications Section 3.8.2, AC Sources-Shutdown, to Remove Reference to the C-S Diesel Generator (WBN-TS-23-018)2024-01-0808 January 2024 Application to Revise the Technical Specifications Section 3.8.2, AC Sources-Shutdown, to Remove Reference to the C-S Diesel Generator (WBN-TS-23-018) ML23346A1382024-01-0303 January 2024 Regulatory Audit Summary Related to Request to Increase the Number of Tritium Producing Burnable Absorber Rods CNL-23-069, Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation2023-12-21021 December 2023 Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation IR 05000390/20234412023-12-21021 December 2023 Plantfinal Significance Determination for a Security-Related Greater than Green Finding, Nov, and Assessment Follow-up, 05000390-2023441 and 05000391-2023441-Public CNL-23-036, Application to Revise Function 5 of Technical Specification Table 3.3.2-1, Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System Instrumentation, for the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (SQN-TS-23-02 and WBN-TS-23-08)2023-12-18018 December 2023 Application to Revise Function 5 of Technical Specification Table 3.3.2-1, Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System Instrumentation, for the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (SQN-TS-23-02 and WBN-TS-23-08) IR 05000390/20234042023-12-14014 December 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2023404 and 05000391/2023404 CNL-23-001, Rebaseline of Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Technical Specifications (WBN-TS-23-01)2023-12-13013 December 2023 Rebaseline of Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Technical Specifications (WBN-TS-23-01) ML23293A0572023-12-0606 December 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 163 and 70 Regarding Adoption of TSTF-501-A, Revision 1, Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control IR 05000390/20230102023-11-30030 November 2023 RE-Issue Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 050000390/2023010 and 05000391/2023010 and Apparent Violation CNL-23-067, Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2023-11-27027 November 2023 Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions IR 05000390/20230032023-11-13013 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023003 and 05000391/2023003 and Apparent Violation ML23312A1432023-11-0808 November 2023 Submittal of Dual Unit Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) Amendment 5 CNL-23-059, Supplement to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-567-A, Revision 1, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI-191 Issues (SQN-TS-23-2023-09-20020 September 2023 Supplement to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-567-A, Revision 1, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI-191 Issues (SQN-TS-23-03 CNL-23-061, Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision2023-09-20020 September 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision ML23251A2002023-09-11011 September 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 CNL-23-057, Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions. Includes CECC-EPIP-1, Revision 76 and CECC-EPIP-9, Revision 642023-09-0505 September 2023 Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions. Includes CECC-EPIP-1, Revision 76 and CECC-EPIP-9, Revision 64 IR 05000390/20230052023-08-30030 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2023005 and 05000391/2023005 ML23233A0042023-08-28028 August 2023 Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for Upper Head Injection Dissimilar Metal Butt Welds IR 05000390/20230022023-08-16016 August 2023 Reissue - Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023002 and 05000391/2023002 ML23220A1582023-08-0909 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023002 and 05000391/2023002 CNL-23-045, License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification Table 1.1-1 Regarding the Required Number of Fully Tensioned Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Closure Bolts (WBN-TS-23-010)2023-08-0707 August 2023 License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification Table 1.1-1 Regarding the Required Number of Fully Tensioned Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Closure Bolts (WBN-TS-23-010) CNL-23-028, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-567-A, Revision 1, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI-191 Issues (SQN-TS-23-03 and WBN-TS-23-06)2023-08-0202 August 2023 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-567-A, Revision 1, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI-191 Issues (SQN-TS-23-03 and WBN-TS-23-06) ML23192A4472023-07-31031 July 2023 Staff Assessment of Updated Seismic Hazards at TVA Sites Following the NRC Process for the Ongoing Assessment of Natural Hazards Information CNL-23-055, Tennessee Valley Authority - Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revision. Includes EPDP-3, Revision 3, Emergency Plan Exercises and Preparedness Drills2023-07-25025 July 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revision. Includes EPDP-3, Revision 3, Emergency Plan Exercises and Preparedness Drills IR 05000390/20230112023-07-24024 July 2023 Quadrennial Focused Engineering Inspection (FEI) Commercial Grade Dedication Report 05000390 2023011 and 05000391 2023011 CNL-23-053, Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan Revisions2023-07-18018 July 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan Revisions CNL-23-020, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-501-A, Revision 1, Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control (WBN-TS-22-06)2023-06-28028 June 2023 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-501-A, Revision 1, Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control (WBN-TS-22-06) CNL-23-049, Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan .2023-06-26026 June 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan . ML23122A2322023-06-0707 June 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 162 and 69 Regarding Change to Date in Footnotes for Technical Specification 3.7.11, Control Room Emergency Air Temperature Control System (Creatcs) CNL-23-044, Transmittal of Revision 3 to WCAP-18774-P and WCAP-18774-NP, Addendum to the Rotterdam Dockyard Company Final Stress Report for 173 P.W.R. Vessels TVA III & IV (Report No. 30749-B-030, Rev. 3) - Evaluation of One Closure Stud Out2023-06-0101 June 2023 Transmittal of Revision 3 to WCAP-18774-P and WCAP-18774-NP, Addendum to the Rotterdam Dockyard Company Final Stress Report for 173 P.W.R. Vessels TVA III & IV (Report No. 30749-B-030, Rev. 3) - Evaluation of One Closure Stud Out IR 05000390/20234032023-05-30030 May 2023 Cyber Security Inspection Report 05000390/2023403 and 05000391/2023403 ML23131A1812023-05-23023 May 2023 Correction to Amendment No. 161 to Facility Operating License No. NPF-90 CNL-23-042, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2023-05-16016 May 2023 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions IR 05000390/20220032023-05-0909 May 2023 Reissue Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022003 and 05000391/2022003 ML23125A2202023-05-0505 May 2023 Issuance of Amendment No. 161 Regarding a Change to Footnotes for Technical Specification Table 1.1-1 Modes (Emergency Circumstances) IR 05000390/20230012023-05-0404 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023001 and 05000391/2023001 CNL-23-043, Emergency License Amendment Request to Relax the Required Number of Fully Tensioned Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Closure Studs in Technical Specification Table 1.1-1, Modes (WBN-TS-23-09)2023-05-0404 May 2023 Emergency License Amendment Request to Relax the Required Number of Fully Tensioned Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Closure Studs in Technical Specification Table 1.1-1, Modes (WBN-TS-23-09) CNL-23-032, Clinch River, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 and 2, Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89-A, Revision 412023-04-27027 April 2023 Clinch River, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 and 2, Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89-A, Revision 41 CNL-23-030, Tennessee Valley Authority - Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update2023-04-27027 April 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update CNL-23-033, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision2023-04-24024 April 2023 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision CNL-23-029, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2023-04-11011 April 2023 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions ML23072A0652023-04-0505 April 2023 Units 1 and 2 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 364 and 358; 160 and 68 Regarding a Revision to Technical Specification 3.4.12 ML23073A2762023-04-0303 April 2023 Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses, Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination, and Opportunity for a Hearing (EPID L-2023-LLA-0029) (Letter) CNL-23-023, Annual Insurance Status Report2023-03-30030 March 2023 Annual Insurance Status Report CNL-23-024, TVA Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums - 2022 Annual Report2023-03-29029 March 2023 TVA Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums - 2022 Annual Report 2024-01-09
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SUBJECT:
WATTS BAR, UNITS 1 AND 2 - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000390/2019004, 05000391/2019004 AND 07201048/2019001
Dear Mr. Barstow:
On December 31, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Watts Bar, Units 1 and 2. On January 14, 2020, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Anthony Williams and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
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 Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Thomas A. Stephen, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos. 05000390, 05000391 and 07201048 License Nos. NPF-90 and NPF-96
Enclosure:
As stated
REGION II==
Inspection Report Docket Numbers: 05000390, 05000391 and 07201048 License Numbers: NPF-90 and NPF-96 Report Numbers: 05000390/2019004, 05000391/2019004 and 07201048/2019001 Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-001-0152 Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority Facility: Watts Bar, Units 1 and 2 Location: Spring City, TN 37381 Inspection Dates: October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019 Inspectors: W. Deschaine, Senior Resident Inspector C. Fontana, Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Hamman, Resident Inspector D. Lanyi, Senior Operations Engineer S. Ninh, Senior Project Engineer S. Sanchez, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Walker, Emergency Response Inspector Approved By: Thomas A. Stephen, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Watts Bar, 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 No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items Type Issue Number Title Report Section Status LER 05000391/2019-001-00 LER 2019-001-00 for Watts 71153 Closed Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 Regarding Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed.
LER 05000390/2019-003-00 LER 2019-003-00 for Watts 71153 Closed Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1,
Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed
REPORT DETAILS
PLANT STATUS Unit 1 began the inspection period shutdown for turbine repairs. On October 22, 2019, the unit went critical and returned to rated thermal power on October 24, 2019. Unit 1 remained at or near rated thermal power for the remainder of the inspection period.
Unit 2 operated at or near rated thermal power for the entire 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 Seasonal Extreme Weather Sample (IP Section 03.02)
Main article: IP 71111.01
- (1) The inspectors evaluated readiness for seasonal extreme weather conditions prior to the onset of seasonal cold temperatures.
External Flooding Sample (IP Section 03.04) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated readiness to cope with external flooding for the following areas:
- Intake Pumping Station
- Emergency Diesel Generator Building
71111.04Q - Equipment Alignment Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.04Q
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains:
- (1) Unit 2, A and B motor driven auxiliary feedwater trains, while the turbine driven auxiliary feedwater train was out of service for level control valve trouble shooting and repairs on October 11, 2019.
- (2) 1A emergency diesel generator while 1B emergency diesel generator was out of service due to a fire in exciter cubicle on October 30, 2019.
- (3) Unit 1 & 2 Auxiliary Control Air System (ACAS) on November 5, 2019.
71111.04S - Equipment Alignment Complete Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.02)
Main article: IP 71111.04S
- (1) The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walk down of the Unit 1 and 2 safety injection system on December 30, 2019.
71111.05Q - Fire Protection Quarterly Inspection (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.05Q
The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected areas:
- (1) Auxiliary building 713.0 elevation on December 30, 2019.
71111.11A - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance Requalification Examination Results (IP Section 03.03)
Main article: IP 71111.11A
- (1) The licensee completed the annual requalification operating examinations required to be administered to all licensed operators in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 55.59(a)(2), "Requalification Requirements," of the NRC's "Operator's Licenses." During the week of December 23, 2019, the inspector performed an in-office review of the overall pass/fail results of the individual operating examinations, the crew simulator operating examinations, and the biennial written examinations in accordance with Inspection Procedure (IP) 71111.11, "Licensed Operator Requalification Program." These results were compared to the thresholds established in Section 3.02, "Requalification Examination Results of IP 71111.11.
The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the licensed operator examination failure rates for the requalification annual operating exam and biennial written examination completed on November 18, 2019.
==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 the main control room of Unit 1 during start-up activities coming out of the forced outage on October 21 & 22, 2019.
Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02)==
Main article: IP 71111.11Q
- (1) The inspectors observed simulator scenario 3-OT-SRE-1006, Revision 1, which included a component cooling water pump shaft shear, followed by a hot leg loss of coolant accident with safety injection failing on October 29, 2019.
71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness Routine Maintenance Effectiveness Inspection (IP Section 02.01)
Main article: IP 71111.12
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:
- (1) Unit 1 and 2, Function 082-B, Emergency Diesel Generator (a)(1) Evaluation
- (2) Unit 1 Function 235-B 120 Vital Instrument Power (a)(1) Evaluation
- (3) CR 1556229, Steam Generator #3 Level Control valve, 2-LCV-003-172, stroke time failure on May 22, 2019
- (4) Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Maintenance Rule Program (a)(3) Periodic Evaluation
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.13
The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities:
- (1) Risk assessment for week of October 15, with the 1B emergency diesel generator out of service due to a fire in the exciter cubicle
- (2) Risk assessment for week of October 28, with the 1B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump out of service for planned maintenance
- (3) Risk assessment for week of November 4, with the A train auxiliary air compressor out of service for planned maintenance
- (4) Risk assessment for week of November 18, with the 1A-A emergency diesel generator (EDG) out of service for planned maintenance
- (5) Risk assessment for week of December 8, with the Unit 1 Main Steam Loop 4 Pressure Transmitter (1-PT-1-27B) tagged out due to a steam leak and the 1B residual heat removal pump out for planned maintenance
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 02.02)
Main article: IP 71111.15
The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality assessments:
- (1) Operability determination for CR 1561235, failure of lubricating oil pump discharge pressure gauge for 1B-B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump
- (2) Immediate determination of operability for CR 1556746, failure of emergency diesel generator 2A-A room heater
- (3) Immediate determination of operability for CR 1556562, abnormal sound in emergency diesel generator engine 2A2 lubrication oil circulation pump
- (4) Operability determination for CR 1556571, received window 60-A auxiliary feedwater pump electronic overspeed trip or trouble multiple times
- (5) Immediate determination of operability for CR 1541453, excessive seal leakage on E-B essential raw cooling water pump
- (6) Immediate determination of operability for CR 1555289, failure of the Unit 2 turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater pump overspeed trip linkage
==71111.18 - Plant Modifications Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02) (2 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications:
- (1) Permanent modification design change notice 63820, Addition of a new safety-related auxiliary control air subsystem swing air compressor and air dryer skid
- (2) WBN-1-2019-001-001, Temporarily replace flexible hose on 1-PT-1-27B sensing line with a Swagelok fitting to repair a steam leak on December 12, 2019
71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: [[=
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The inspectors evaluated the following post maintenance tests:
- (1) WO 120841664, 2-SI-3-16, 18 Month Channel Calibration of Steam Generator 3 Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Level Control Loop 2-LPL-3-172, following repairs to 2-LCV-003-0172-A on October 11, 2019
- (2) WO 120858219, 1-TRI-85-1, Reactivity Control Systems Movable Control Assemblies (Modes 3, 4 AND 5) following circuit card replacement on October 21, 2020
- (3) WO 120878153, 1-SI-3-907-B Valve Position Indication (Train B) Auxiliary Feedwater System, following solenoid replacement on 1-LCV-3-148A on October 29, 2019
- (4) WO 120289270, post maintenance test run of lubricating oil pump for 1B-B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump following lube oil pump replacement on October 29, 2019
- (5) WO 120846057, emergency diesel generator 1B voltage regulator tuning and postmaintenance testing following the replacement all 3 linear reactors and damaged cables located in the 1B emergency diesel generator exciter cubicle on October 18, 2019
- (6) WO 120928508, 0-SI-82-11-A Monthly Diesel Generator Start and Load Test DG 1A-A following emergency diesel generator outage on November 22, 2019
- (7) WO 120603491, Postmaintenance testing following replacement of the safety injection pump 1A room cooler coil on October 2, 2019
71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.20
- (1) The inspectors evaluated a Unit 1 forced outage due to a unit trip caused by a #2 main feedwater regulating valve failure from August 31, 2019 to October 23, 2019.
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests: Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.22
- (1) WO 118180277, 0-SI-82-7, 10 Year Diesel Generator Interdependence Test
- (2) WO 118180277, 0-SI-82-17-A, 184 Day Fast Start And Load Test Diesel Generator 1A-A following Interdependence Test
- (3) WO 120452206, 2-SI-3-901-A, Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-A Quarterly Performance Test
- (4) WO 120482998, 2-SI-99-10-B, 62 Day Functional Test of SSPS Train B and Reactor Trip Breaker B
RCS Leakage Detection Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) WO 120450906, 2-SI-68-32 Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory Balance
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11)
Main article: IP 71114.01
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise during the week of November 4, 2019. The exercise scenario simulated an earthquake felt onsite and met the criteria for declaration of an Unusual Event. An aftershock caused the 2B residual heat removal pump to trip and subsequently led to the declaration of an Alert on Unit 2. A loss of condenser vacuum forced the operators to trip the Unit 1 reactor, thereby causing a chain of events that eventually led to a loss of all feedwater and created conditions for declaring a Site Area Emergency. As part of the simulated event response, the operators manually activated safety injection, which in turn created another chain of events that ultimately led to containment pressurization with failure of the containment protection systems. Once radiation levels reached a prescribed threshold, the conditions for a General Emergency were met, and the Offsite Response Organizations were able to demonstrate their ability to implement emergency actions.
71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03)
Main article: IP 71114.04
- (1) The inspectors evaluated submitted Emergency Action Level, Emergency Plan, and Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure changes during the week of November 4, 2019. This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02)
Main article: IP 71114.06
The inspectors evaluated:
- (1) The residents observed the site emergency response to a training drill which involved a turbine trip, without an immediate reactor trip, followed by a steam generator tube rupture leading to a general emergency declaration on October 9, 2019.
- (2) The residents observed the site emergency response to a training drill which involved a loss-of-coolant accident with a failure of the containment sump recirculation valves to open, on October 30, 2019. The scenario also involved the site emergency response organization using the severe accident mitigation guidelines to try and restore core cooling.
71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04)
Main article: IP 71114.08
- (1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated in-office, the proposed scenario for the biennial emergency plan exercise at least 30 days prior to the day of the exercise.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12) ===
- (1) EP01: Drill & Exercise Performance for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (IP Section 02.03)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:
- (1) Excessive water found in the 2B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump outboard bearing oiler due to outboard pump seal leaking a stream of water impacting outboard bearing housing (CR 1444650).
71153 - Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion Event Report (IP Section 03.02)
The inspectors evaluated the following licensee event reports (LERs):
- (1) LER 05000390/2019-003-00, Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed (ADAMS accession: ML19294A010). The inspectors determined that it was not reasonable to foresee or correct the cause discussed in the LER therefore no performance deficiency was identified. The inspectors also concluded that no violation of NRC requirements occurred.
- (2) LER 05000391/2019-001-00, Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed (ADAMS accession: ML19199A085). The inspectors determined that it was not reasonable to foresee or correct the cause discussed in the LER therefore no performance deficiency was identified. The inspectors also concluded that no violation of NRC requirements occurred.
Personnel Performance (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated a Unit 1 solid state protection system (SSPS) circuit card failure, with an unexpected reactor trip bypass breaker failure during SSPS troubleshooting, and the licensees performance in response to this issue, on December 31,
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) The inspectors evaluated the licensees activates related to long-term operation and monitoring of their independent spent fuel storage installation.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On January 14, 2020, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Mr.
Anthony Williams and other members of the licensee staff.
- On November 7, 2019, the inspectors presented the Emergency Preparedness Exercise Inspection inspection results to Mr. Tony Williams and other members of the licensee staff.
THIRD PARTY REVIEWS Inspectors reviewed the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) report that was issued for Watts Bar in March 2018.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
60855.1 Procedures 0-SI-79-2 Dry Cask Storage Log Revision 7
71111.01 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1564591, 1562311, 1562302, 1556745, 156746
Documents
Miscellaneous 3-OT-STG-084A Flood Mode Boration Makeup System Student Training Revision 8
Guide
N3-84-4001 System Description for Flood Mode Boration Makeup Revision 6
System
Procedures 0-PI-OPS-1-FP Freeze Protection 21
71111.04S Miscellaneous WBN-SDD-N3- System Description, Safety Injection System Revision 35
63-4001
Procedures 1,2-SOI-63.01 System Operating Instruction for the Safety Injection System Revision 19
71111.05Q Fire Plans AUX-0-713-01 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 1
AUX-0-713-02 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 3
AUX-0-713-03 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 4
71111.12 Miscellaneous Component Deficiency Evaluation 1633
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Maintenance Rule Expert Panel 11/14/2019
Meeting Minutes
14-PAR-WBN WBN Maintenance Rule Program Fourteenth Periodic Revision 0
Evaluation Assessment Report 10CFR50.65(a)(3)
Procedures NPG-SPP-03.4 Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, 3
Trending, and Reporting
71111.13 Miscellaneous Operator's Risk Report 11/18/2019
Procedures 1-PI-OPS-1-PE Protected Equipment 21
NPG-SPP- Equipment Out of Service Management 12
09.11.1
71111.15 Corrective Action Condition Report 1561235, 1556562, 1322853, 1541453, 1454816, 1555289
Documents
Miscellaneous SDD-N3-3B-4002 Auxiliary Feedwater System Unit 1 / Unit 2 Revision 29
SDD-N3-82-4002 Standby Diesel Generator System Unit 1 / Unit 2 25
WBN-SDD-N3- Essential Raw Cooling Water System, System 67 Revision 37
67-4002
WBN-VTD-1075- Vendor Manual 27
0080
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
Procedures 1-SI-0-2B-01 0700-1900 Shift and Daily Surveillance Log Mode 1 87
Work Orders Work Orders 120289270
71111.18 Engineering DCN-63820 Addition of a new safety-related Auxiliary Control Air Revision B
Changes Subsystem (ACAS) swing air compressor and air dryer skid
WBN-1-2019- Temporarily replace flexible hose on 1-PT-1-27B sense line Revision 0
001-001 with a Swagelok fitting to repair a steam leak
71111.19 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1558700, 1567851
Documents
Procedures 0-SI-82-11-A Monthly Diesel Generator Start and Load Test DG 1A-A 54
1-SI-3-907-B Valve Position Indication Verification (Train B) Auxiliary 22
Feedwater System
1-TRI-85-1 Reactivity Control Systems Movable Control Assemblies
(Modes 3, 4 AND 5)
2-SI-3-16 18 Month Channel Calibration of Steam Generator 3 Turbine 10
Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Level Control Loop 2-LPL-3-172
2-SI-3-908 Valve Full Stroke Exercising During Plant Operation Turbine 6
Driven Auxiliary Feedwater
Work Orders 120603491 Replacement of the safety injection pump 1A room cooler 10/02/2019
coil
20846057 Replacement all 3 linear reactors and damaged cables 10/18/2019
located in the 1B EDG exciter cubicle
Work Orders 120319939, 120841664, 120858219, 120878153,
20193806, 120928508
71111.22 Corrective Action Condition Report 1555433
Documents
Procedures 0-SI-82-17-A 184 Day Fast Start And Load Test Diesel Generator 1A-A 29
following Interdependence Test
0-SI-82-7 10 Year Diesel Generator Interdependence Test 14
2-SI-3-901-A Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-A Quarterly Performance Test Revision 10
2-SI-68-32 Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory Balance Revision 5
2-SI-99-10-B 62 Day Functional Test of SSPS Train B and Reactor Trip Revision 11
Breaker B
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
71114.06 Miscellaneous Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Integrated Training Drill packet 10/09/2019
2019 Watts Bar Nuclear September Training Drill packet 10/30/2019
71153 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1518719, 1284060, 1545537
Documents
Miscellaneous 0-IMI-101 Instrument Maintenance Planning and Work Activity Revision 1
Guidelines
0-MI-MVV-003- Maintenance Instruction for Fisher Main Feedwater Revision 19
001.00 Regulating Valve Maintenance
WBN-2-MVOP- PM Work Instructions Revision 1
0003-0048
Procedures NPG-SPP-09.20 Vendor Manual Control Revision 8
NPG-SPP-2.5 Vendor Manual Control Revision 0
NPG-SPP-22.500 Operating Experience Program Revision 4
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The inspectors evaluated the following post maintenance tests:
- (1) WO 120841664, 2-SI-3-16, 18 Month Channel Calibration of Steam Generator 3 Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Level Control Loop 2-LPL-3-172, following repairs to 2-LCV-003-0172-A on October 11, 2019
- (2) WO 120858219, 1-TRI-85-1, Reactivity Control Systems Movable Control Assemblies (Modes 3, 4 AND 5) following circuit card replacement on October 21, 2020
- (3) WO 120878153, 1-SI-3-907-B Valve Position Indication (Train B) Auxiliary Feedwater System, following solenoid replacement on 1-LCV-3-148A on October 29, 2019
- (4) WO 120289270, post maintenance test run of lubricating oil pump for 1B-B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump following lube oil pump replacement on October 29, 2019
- (5) WO 120846057, emergency diesel generator 1B voltage regulator tuning and postmaintenance testing following the replacement all 3 linear reactors and damaged cables located in the 1B emergency diesel generator exciter cubicle on October 18, 2019
- (6) WO 120928508, 0-SI-82-11-A Monthly Diesel Generator Start and Load Test DG 1A-A following emergency diesel generator outage on November 22, 2019
- (7) WO 120603491, Postmaintenance testing following replacement of the safety injection pump 1A room cooler coil on October 2, 2019
71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.20
- (1) The inspectors evaluated a Unit 1 forced outage due to a unit trip caused by a #2 main feedwater regulating valve failure from August 31, 2019 to October 23, 2019.
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests: Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.22
- (1) WO 118180277, 0-SI-82-7, 10 Year Diesel Generator Interdependence Test
- (2) WO 118180277, 0-SI-82-17-A, 184 Day Fast Start And Load Test Diesel Generator 1A-A following Interdependence Test
- (3) WO 120452206, 2-SI-3-901-A, Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-A Quarterly Performance Test
- (4) WO 120482998, 2-SI-99-10-B, 62 Day Functional Test of SSPS Train B and Reactor Trip Breaker B
RCS Leakage Detection Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) WO 120450906, 2-SI-68-32 Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory Balance
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11)
Main article: IP 71114.01
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise during the week of November 4, 2019. The exercise scenario simulated an earthquake felt onsite and met the criteria for declaration of an Unusual Event. An aftershock caused the 2B residual heat removal pump to trip and subsequently led to the declaration of an Alert on Unit 2. A loss of condenser vacuum forced the operators to trip the Unit 1 reactor, thereby causing a chain of events that eventually led to a loss of all feedwater and created conditions for declaring a Site Area Emergency. As part of the simulated event response, the operators manually activated safety injection, which in turn created another chain of events that ultimately led to containment pressurization with failure of the containment protection systems. Once radiation levels reached a prescribed threshold, the conditions for a General Emergency were met, and the Offsite Response Organizations were able to demonstrate their ability to implement emergency actions.
71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03)
Main article: IP 71114.04
- (1) The inspectors evaluated submitted Emergency Action Level, Emergency Plan, and Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure changes during the week of November 4, 2019. This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02)
Main article: IP 71114.06
The inspectors evaluated:
- (1) The residents observed the site emergency response to a training drill which involved a turbine trip, without an immediate reactor trip, followed by a steam generator tube rupture leading to a general emergency declaration on October 9, 2019.
- (2) The residents observed the site emergency response to a training drill which involved a loss-of-coolant accident with a failure of the containment sump recirculation valves to open, on October 30, 2019. The scenario also involved the site emergency response organization using the severe accident mitigation guidelines to try and restore core cooling.
71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04)
Main article: IP 71114.08
- (1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated in-office, the proposed scenario for the biennial emergency plan exercise at least 30 days prior to the day of the exercise.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12) ===
- (1) EP01: Drill & Exercise Performance for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (IP Section 02.03)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:
- (1) Excessive water found in the 2B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump outboard bearing oiler due to outboard pump seal leaking a stream of water impacting outboard bearing housing (CR 1444650).
71153 - Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion Event Report (IP Section 03.02)
The inspectors evaluated the following licensee event reports (LERs):
- (1) LER 05000390/2019-003-00, Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed (ADAMS accession: ML19294A010). The inspectors determined that it was not reasonable to foresee or correct the cause discussed in the LER therefore no performance deficiency was identified. The inspectors also concluded that no violation of NRC requirements occurred.
- (2) LER 05000391/2019-001-00, Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed (ADAMS accession: ML19199A085). The inspectors determined that it was not reasonable to foresee or correct the cause discussed in the LER therefore no performance deficiency was identified. The inspectors also concluded that no violation of NRC requirements occurred.
Personnel Performance (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated a Unit 1 solid state protection system (SSPS) circuit card failure, with an unexpected reactor trip bypass breaker failure during SSPS troubleshooting, and the licensees performance in response to this issue, on December 31,
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) The inspectors evaluated the licensees activates related to long-term operation and monitoring of their independent spent fuel storage installation.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On January 14, 2020, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Mr.
Anthony Williams and other members of the licensee staff.
- On November 7, 2019, the inspectors presented the Emergency Preparedness Exercise Inspection inspection results to Mr. Tony Williams and other members of the licensee staff.
THIRD PARTY REVIEWS Inspectors reviewed the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) report that was issued for Watts Bar in March 2018.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
60855.1 Procedures 0-SI-79-2 Dry Cask Storage Log Revision 7
71111.01 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1564591, 1562311, 1562302, 1556745, 156746
Documents
Miscellaneous 3-OT-STG-084A Flood Mode Boration Makeup System Student Training Revision 8
Guide
N3-84-4001 System Description for Flood Mode Boration Makeup Revision 6
System
Procedures 0-PI-OPS-1-FP Freeze Protection 21
71111.04S Miscellaneous WBN-SDD-N3- System Description, Safety Injection System Revision 35
63-4001
Procedures 1,2-SOI-63.01 System Operating Instruction for the Safety Injection System Revision 19
71111.05Q Fire Plans AUX-0-713-01 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 1
AUX-0-713-02 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 3
AUX-0-713-03 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 4
71111.12 Miscellaneous Component Deficiency Evaluation 1633
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Maintenance Rule Expert Panel 11/14/2019
Meeting Minutes
14-PAR-WBN WBN Maintenance Rule Program Fourteenth Periodic Revision 0
Evaluation Assessment Report 10CFR50.65(a)(3)
Procedures NPG-SPP-03.4 Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, 3
Trending, and Reporting
71111.13 Miscellaneous Operator's Risk Report 11/18/2019
Procedures 1-PI-OPS-1-PE Protected Equipment 21
NPG-SPP- Equipment Out of Service Management 12
09.11.1
71111.15 Corrective Action Condition Report 1561235, 1556562, 1322853, 1541453, 1454816, 1555289
Documents
Miscellaneous SDD-N3-3B-4002 Auxiliary Feedwater System Unit 1 / Unit 2 Revision 29
SDD-N3-82-4002 Standby Diesel Generator System Unit 1 / Unit 2 25
WBN-SDD-N3- Essential Raw Cooling Water System, System 67 Revision 37
67-4002
WBN-VTD-1075- Vendor Manual 27
0080
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
Procedures 1-SI-0-2B-01 0700-1900 Shift and Daily Surveillance Log Mode 1 87
Work Orders Work Orders 120289270
71111.18 Engineering DCN-63820 Addition of a new safety-related Auxiliary Control Air Revision B
Changes Subsystem (ACAS) swing air compressor and air dryer skid
WBN-1-2019- Temporarily replace flexible hose on 1-PT-1-27B sense line Revision 0
001-001 with a Swagelok fitting to repair a steam leak
71111.19 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1558700, 1567851
Documents
Procedures 0-SI-82-11-A Monthly Diesel Generator Start and Load Test DG 1A-A 54
1-SI-3-907-B Valve Position Indication Verification (Train B) Auxiliary 22
Feedwater System
1-TRI-85-1 Reactivity Control Systems Movable Control Assemblies
(Modes 3, 4 AND 5)
2-SI-3-16 18 Month Channel Calibration of Steam Generator 3 Turbine 10
Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Level Control Loop 2-LPL-3-172
2-SI-3-908 Valve Full Stroke Exercising During Plant Operation Turbine 6
Driven Auxiliary Feedwater
Work Orders 120603491 Replacement of the safety injection pump 1A room cooler 10/02/2019
coil
20846057 Replacement all 3 linear reactors and damaged cables 10/18/2019
located in the 1B EDG exciter cubicle
Work Orders 120319939, 120841664, 120858219, 120878153,
20193806, 120928508
71111.22 Corrective Action Condition Report 1555433
Documents
Procedures 0-SI-82-17-A 184 Day Fast Start And Load Test Diesel Generator 1A-A 29
following Interdependence Test
0-SI-82-7 10 Year Diesel Generator Interdependence Test 14
2-SI-3-901-A Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-A Quarterly Performance Test Revision 10
2-SI-68-32 Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory Balance Revision 5
2-SI-99-10-B 62 Day Functional Test of SSPS Train B and Reactor Trip Revision 11
Breaker B
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
71114.06 Miscellaneous Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Integrated Training Drill packet 10/09/2019
2019 Watts Bar Nuclear September Training Drill packet 10/30/2019
71153 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1518719, 1284060, 1545537
Documents
Miscellaneous 0-IMI-101 Instrument Maintenance Planning and Work Activity Revision 1
Guidelines
0-MI-MVV-003- Maintenance Instruction for Fisher Main Feedwater Revision 19
001.00 Regulating Valve Maintenance
WBN-2-MVOP- PM Work Instructions Revision 1
0003-0048
Procedures NPG-SPP-09.20 Vendor Manual Control Revision 8
NPG-SPP-2.5 Vendor Manual Control Revision 0
NPG-SPP-22.500 Operating Experience Program Revision 4
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The inspectors evaluated the following post maintenance tests:
- (1) WO 120841664, 2-SI-3-16, 18 Month Channel Calibration of Steam Generator 3 Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Level Control Loop 2-LPL-3-172, following repairs to 2-LCV-003-0172-A on October 11, 2019
- (2) WO 120858219, 1-TRI-85-1, Reactivity Control Systems Movable Control Assemblies (Modes 3, 4 AND 5) following circuit card replacement on October 21, 2020
- (3) WO 120878153, 1-SI-3-907-B Valve Position Indication (Train B) Auxiliary Feedwater System, following solenoid replacement on 1-LCV-3-148A on October 29, 2019
- (4) WO 120289270, post maintenance test run of lubricating oil pump for 1B-B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump following lube oil pump replacement on October 29, 2019
- (5) WO 120846057, emergency diesel generator 1B voltage regulator tuning and postmaintenance testing following the replacement all 3 linear reactors and damaged cables located in the 1B emergency diesel generator exciter cubicle on October 18, 2019
- (6) WO 120928508, 0-SI-82-11-A Monthly Diesel Generator Start and Load Test DG 1A-A following emergency diesel generator outage on November 22, 2019
- (7) WO 120603491, Postmaintenance testing following replacement of the safety injection pump 1A room cooler coil on October 2, 2019
71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.20
- (1) The inspectors evaluated a Unit 1 forced outage due to a unit trip caused by a #2 main feedwater regulating valve failure from August 31, 2019 to October 23, 2019.
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests: Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01)
Main article: IP 71111.22
- (1) WO 118180277, 0-SI-82-7, 10 Year Diesel Generator Interdependence Test
- (2) WO 118180277, 0-SI-82-17-A, 184 Day Fast Start And Load Test Diesel Generator 1A-A following Interdependence Test
- (3) WO 120452206, 2-SI-3-901-A, Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-A Quarterly Performance Test
- (4) WO 120482998, 2-SI-99-10-B, 62 Day Functional Test of SSPS Train B and Reactor Trip Breaker B
RCS Leakage Detection Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) WO 120450906, 2-SI-68-32 Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory Balance
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11)
Main article: IP 71114.01
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise during the week of November 4, 2019. The exercise scenario simulated an earthquake felt onsite and met the criteria for declaration of an Unusual Event. An aftershock caused the 2B residual heat removal pump to trip and subsequently led to the declaration of an Alert on Unit 2. A loss of condenser vacuum forced the operators to trip the Unit 1 reactor, thereby causing a chain of events that eventually led to a loss of all feedwater and created conditions for declaring a Site Area Emergency. As part of the simulated event response, the operators manually activated safety injection, which in turn created another chain of events that ultimately led to containment pressurization with failure of the containment protection systems. Once radiation levels reached a prescribed threshold, the conditions for a General Emergency were met, and the Offsite Response Organizations were able to demonstrate their ability to implement emergency actions.
71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03)
Main article: IP 71114.04
- (1) The inspectors evaluated submitted Emergency Action Level, Emergency Plan, and Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure changes during the week of November 4, 2019. This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02)
Main article: IP 71114.06
The inspectors evaluated:
- (1) The residents observed the site emergency response to a training drill which involved a turbine trip, without an immediate reactor trip, followed by a steam generator tube rupture leading to a general emergency declaration on October 9, 2019.
- (2) The residents observed the site emergency response to a training drill which involved a loss-of-coolant accident with a failure of the containment sump recirculation valves to open, on October 30, 2019. The scenario also involved the site emergency response organization using the severe accident mitigation guidelines to try and restore core cooling.
71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04)
Main article: IP 71114.08
- (1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated in-office, the proposed scenario for the biennial emergency plan exercise at least 30 days prior to the day of the exercise.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12) ===
- (1) EP01: Drill & Exercise Performance for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (IP Section 02.03)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:
- (1) Excessive water found in the 2B motor driven auxiliary feedwater pump outboard bearing oiler due to outboard pump seal leaking a stream of water impacting outboard bearing housing (CR 1444650).
71153 - Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion Event Report (IP Section 03.02)
The inspectors evaluated the following licensee event reports (LERs):
- (1) LER 05000390/2019-003-00, Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed (ADAMS accession: ML19294A010). The inspectors determined that it was not reasonable to foresee or correct the cause discussed in the LER therefore no performance deficiency was identified. The inspectors also concluded that no violation of NRC requirements occurred.
- (2) LER 05000391/2019-001-00, Manual Reactor Trip Due to Main Feedwater Regulating Valve Failing Closed (ADAMS accession: ML19199A085). The inspectors determined that it was not reasonable to foresee or correct the cause discussed in the LER therefore no performance deficiency was identified. The inspectors also concluded that no violation of NRC requirements occurred.
Personnel Performance (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated a Unit 1 solid state protection system (SSPS) circuit card failure, with an unexpected reactor trip bypass breaker failure during SSPS troubleshooting, and the licensees performance in response to this issue, on December 31,
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) The inspectors evaluated the licensees activates related to long-term operation and monitoring of their independent spent fuel storage installation.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On January 14, 2020, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Mr.
Anthony Williams and other members of the licensee staff.
- On November 7, 2019, the inspectors presented the Emergency Preparedness Exercise Inspection inspection results to Mr. Tony Williams and other members of the licensee staff.
THIRD PARTY REVIEWS Inspectors reviewed the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) report that was issued for Watts Bar in March 2018.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
60855.1 Procedures 0-SI-79-2 Dry Cask Storage Log Revision 7
71111.01 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1564591, 1562311, 1562302, 1556745, 156746
Documents
Miscellaneous 3-OT-STG-084A Flood Mode Boration Makeup System Student Training Revision 8
Guide
N3-84-4001 System Description for Flood Mode Boration Makeup Revision 6
System
Procedures 0-PI-OPS-1-FP Freeze Protection 21
71111.04S Miscellaneous WBN-SDD-N3- System Description, Safety Injection System Revision 35
63-4001
Procedures 1,2-SOI-63.01 System Operating Instruction for the Safety Injection System Revision 19
71111.05Q Fire Plans AUX-0-713-01 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 1
AUX-0-713-02 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 3
AUX-0-713-03 Pre-Fire Plan for Aux Building 713.0 Elevation Revision 4
71111.12 Miscellaneous Component Deficiency Evaluation 1633
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Maintenance Rule Expert Panel 11/14/2019
Meeting Minutes
14-PAR-WBN WBN Maintenance Rule Program Fourteenth Periodic Revision 0
Evaluation Assessment Report 10CFR50.65(a)(3)
Procedures NPG-SPP-03.4 Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, 3
Trending, and Reporting
71111.13 Miscellaneous Operator's Risk Report 11/18/2019
Procedures 1-PI-OPS-1-PE Protected Equipment 21
NPG-SPP- Equipment Out of Service Management 12
09.11.1
71111.15 Corrective Action Condition Report 1561235, 1556562, 1322853, 1541453, 1454816, 1555289
Documents
Miscellaneous SDD-N3-3B-4002 Auxiliary Feedwater System Unit 1 / Unit 2 Revision 29
SDD-N3-82-4002 Standby Diesel Generator System Unit 1 / Unit 2 25
WBN-SDD-N3- Essential Raw Cooling Water System, System 67 Revision 37
67-4002
WBN-VTD-1075- Vendor Manual 27
0080
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
Procedures 1-SI-0-2B-01 0700-1900 Shift and Daily Surveillance Log Mode 1 87
Work Orders Work Orders 120289270
71111.18 Engineering DCN-63820 Addition of a new safety-related Auxiliary Control Air Revision B
Changes Subsystem (ACAS) swing air compressor and air dryer skid
WBN-1-2019- Temporarily replace flexible hose on 1-PT-1-27B sense line Revision 0
001-001 with a Swagelok fitting to repair a steam leak
71111.19 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1558700, 1567851
Documents
Procedures 0-SI-82-11-A Monthly Diesel Generator Start and Load Test DG 1A-A 54
1-SI-3-907-B Valve Position Indication Verification (Train B) Auxiliary 22
Feedwater System
1-TRI-85-1 Reactivity Control Systems Movable Control Assemblies
(Modes 3, 4 AND 5)
2-SI-3-16 18 Month Channel Calibration of Steam Generator 3 Turbine 10
Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Level Control Loop 2-LPL-3-172
2-SI-3-908 Valve Full Stroke Exercising During Plant Operation Turbine 6
Driven Auxiliary Feedwater
Work Orders 120603491 Replacement of the safety injection pump 1A room cooler 10/02/2019
coil
20846057 Replacement all 3 linear reactors and damaged cables 10/18/2019
located in the 1B EDG exciter cubicle
Work Orders 120319939, 120841664, 120858219, 120878153,
20193806, 120928508
71111.22 Corrective Action Condition Report 1555433
Documents
Procedures 0-SI-82-17-A 184 Day Fast Start And Load Test Diesel Generator 1A-A 29
following Interdependence Test
0-SI-82-7 10 Year Diesel Generator Interdependence Test 14
2-SI-3-901-A Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-A Quarterly Performance Test Revision 10
2-SI-68-32 Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory Balance Revision 5
2-SI-99-10-B 62 Day Functional Test of SSPS Train B and Reactor Trip Revision 11
Breaker B
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
71114.06 Miscellaneous Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Integrated Training Drill packet 10/09/2019
2019 Watts Bar Nuclear September Training Drill packet 10/30/2019
71153 Corrective Action Condition Reports 1518719, 1284060, 1545537
Documents
Miscellaneous 0-IMI-101 Instrument Maintenance Planning and Work Activity Revision 1
Guidelines
0-MI-MVV-003- Maintenance Instruction for Fisher Main Feedwater Revision 19
001.00 Regulating Valve Maintenance
WBN-2-MVOP- PM Work Instructions Revision 1
0003-0048
Procedures NPG-SPP-09.20 Vendor Manual Control Revision 8
NPG-SPP-2.5 Vendor Manual Control Revision 0
NPG-SPP-22.500 Operating Experience Program Revision 4
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