Jllc-13-0001 February 1, 2013 Bridget Frymire Electric Division
Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. James A. FitzPatrick NPP P.O. Box110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-342-3840
Chris M. Adner Licensing Manager -JAF JLlC-13-0001 February 1, 2013
Bridget Frymire Electric Division New York State Department of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza, 10th Floor Albany, NY 12223
Subject: State of New York Public Service Commission Fourth Quarter 2012 - Lightened Regulation Reporting James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License No_ DPR-59
Dear Ms. Frymire:
Pursuant to New York State Public Service Commission's Lightened Regulation reporting requirements, Entergy's James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant hereby submits the required documents for the 4th Quarter 2012.
Enclosed is a listing and a copy of the required documents with the exception of the On-site Safety Review Committee meeting minutes, Safety Review Committee meeting minutes, Corrective Action Program monthly reports, and the one NRC Performance Indicator listed in the Physical Protection Cornerstone. Those documents are being submitted separately to Donna Giliberto, with a request for business confidentiality.
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please contact me at (315) 349-6766.
Chris M. Adner Licensing Manager
CAmh Enclosure ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
I. CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM MONTHLY REPORTS
(NOTE: Sent separately due to request for business confidentiality.)
II. SUBMITTALS TO NRC FOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING as of December 2012
James A. FitzPatrick’s 4th Quarter 2012 NRC Performance Indicators (PIs)
(NOTE: The NRC PI associated with the Physical Protection Cornerstone is being sent separately due to NRC disclosure limitations - Not Public Information)
III. SAFETY MONTHLY REPORTS
Total Industrial Safety Accident Rate Performance Indicator
IV. OPERATING DATA REPORTS
James A. FitzPatrick’s Monthly Operating Reports for October, November, and December 2012
(NOTE: Operating Reports are now transmitted (electronically) to the NRC on quarterly intervals.)
V. SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE (SRC) / ONSITE SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE (OSRC) MEETING MINUTES
(NOTE: Sent separately due to request for business confidentiality.)
VI. SITE NEWSLETTERS, BULLETINS, EMERGENCY PLAN MAILINGS
Emergency Plan Mailings - • Memorandum dated November 9, 2012, Report on EAS/tone-alert weather radio portion of Prompt Notification System Test • Memorandum dated December 31, 2012, Mailing of 2013 Public Emergency Response Information Calendars for Oswego County
Site Newsletters – Inside Entergy FitzPatrick • 10/22/12 – Message from Mike Colomb • 10/24/12 – INPO Event Report IER L2-12-75 • 10/27/12 – Hurricane Sandy Preparations; JAF Hotline Information • 10/30/12 – Hurricane Sandy • 11/05/12 – Automatic Shut down Overnight • 11/07/12 – Plant Status Following Sunday’s Automatic Shutdown • 11/08/12 – FitzPatrick Synchronizes to the Grid • 11/09/12 – Station Downpower Underway • 11/11/12 – Plant Updated Following Declaration of an Unusual Event • 11/13/12 – Plant Update • 12/03/12 – Downpower Performed Overnight to Address Condenser Fouling • 12/07/12 – FitzPatrick Emergency Planning Medical Drill Scheduled for Today
Page 1 of 2 ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
• 12/10/12 – INPO Event Report IER-L2-12-84 Serious Injury from Arc Flash • 12/18/12 – Emergency Planning to Conduct Site Accountability Drill During Off Work Hours • 12/20/12 – Message From Mike Colomb, Site VP • 12/21/12 – FitzPatrick Operators Performed Downpower Overnight
Memos • 10/04/12 – Safety Bulletin, Near Miss – CR-JAF-2012-06757 • 10/10/12 – Yellow Memo, Cavity Decon Error – CR-JAF-2012-07131 • 11/26/12 – Red Memo, Containment Valves Out of Position – CR-JAF-2012- 08359
VII. SPECIAL REPORTS • Newsletter, Employee Concerns Program
Page 2 of 2 ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
Part I
CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM MONTHLY REPORTS
(NOTE: Sent separately due to request for business confidentiality.)
ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
Part II
SUBMITTALS TO NRC FOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING as of December 2012
James A. FitzPatrick’s 4th Quarter 2012 NRC Performance Indicators (PIs)
(NOTE: The NRC PI associated with the Physical Protection Cornerstone is being sent separately due to NRC disclosure limitations - Not Public Information)
PI Summary
Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Initiating Events
PI: IE01 Unplanned Scrams per 7,000 Critical Hours
Thresholds: White >3.000000 | Yellow >6.000000 | Red >25.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 Unplanned scrams 0 0 0 2 Unplanned scrams during last 12 months 0 0 0 2 Critical hours 2183.00 2184.00 1860.22 1432.92 Critical hours during last 12 months 8784.00 8784.00 8436.22 7660.14 Performance Indicator 0 0 0 1.8
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 1 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Initiating Events
PI: IE03 Unplanned Power Changes per 7,000 Critical Hours
Thresholds: White >6.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 Unplanned power changes 2 1 2 2 Unplanned power changes last 12 months 5 3 5 7 Critical hours 2183.00 2184.00 1860.22 1432.92 Critical hours last 12 months 8784.00 8784.00 8436.22 7660.14 Performance Indicator 4.0 2.4 4.1 6.4
Performance Indicator comments Multiple downpowers are due to repairs on the Main Condenser tube inleakage. for the last time period: This deficiency is a known issue but individual tube failures are not predictable. Compensatory measures, such as tube plugging and tube sleeving, have been performed to mitigate Main Condenser performance. There is no affect on public or nuclear safety.
PI Summary Page 2 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Initiating Events
PI: IE04 Unplanned Scrams with Complications
Thresholds: White >1.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 Unplanned Scrams with Complications 0 0 0 0 Performance Indicator 0 0 0 0
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
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CornerStone: Mitigating Systems
PI: MS05 Safety System Functional Failures (SSFF)
Thresholds: White >6.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 Safety system functional failures 0 1 0 4 Performance Indicator 0 1 1 5
Performance Indicator comments LER-12-002, LER-12-003, LER-12-005, LER-12-006 for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 4 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Mitigating Systems
PI: MS06 MSPI Emergency AC Power System
Thresholds: White >0.000001 | Yellow >0.000010 | Red >0.000100 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 UAI 1.05E-08 3.31E-09 3.14E-09 7.74E-10 URI -1.66E-06 -1.56E-06 -1.52E-06 -1.61E-06 Performance Indicator -1.6E-06 -1.6E-06 -1.5E-06 -1.6E-06
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 5 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Mitigating Systems
PI: MS07 MSPI High Pressure Injection System
Thresholds: White >0.000001 | Yellow >0.000010 | Red >0.000100 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 UAI 9.04E-09 6.84E-08 9.29E-08 9.64E-08 URI 5.04E-07 3.05E-07 3.17E-07 3.04E-07 Performance Indicator 5.1E-07 3.7E-07 4.1E-07 4.0E-07
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 6 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Mitigating Systems
PI: MS08 MSPI Heat Removal System
Thresholds: White >0.000001 | Yellow >0.000010 | Red >0.000100 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 UAI 6.19E-08 5.74E-08 6.05E-08 5.37E-08 URI 3.63E-08 3.60E-08 3.19E-08 2.52E-08 Performance Indicator 9.8E-08 9.3E-08 9.2E-08 7.9E-08
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 7 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Mitigating Systems
PI: MS09 MSPI Residual Heat Removal System
Thresholds: White >0.000001 | Yellow >0.000010 | Red >0.000100 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 UAI 3.46E-08 2.86E-08 6.97E-08 8.15E-08 URI -2.61E-07 -2.56E-07 -2.62E-07 -2.76E-07 Performance Indicator -2.3E-07 -2.3E-07 -1.9E-07 -1.9E-07
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 8 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Mitigating Systems
PI: MS10 MSPI Cooling Water System
Thresholds: White >0.000001 | Yellow >0.000010 | Red >0.000100 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 UAI -1.58E-08 5.21E-08 6.07E-08 6.65E-08 URI -1.17E-08 -1.16E-08 -1.16E-08 -1.15E-08 Performance Indicator -2.7E-08 4.0E-08 4.9E-08 5.5E-08
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 9 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Barrier Integrity
PI: BI01 Reactor Coolant System Activity (RCSA)
Thresholds: White >50.000000 | Yellow >100.000000 |
Element Name 01/2012 02/2012 03/2012 04/2012 05/2012 06/2012 07/2012 08/2012 Maximum I-131 activity 0.000038 0.000019 0.000020 0.000033 0.000036 0.000023 0.000068 0.000024 Technical Specification Limit 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 Performance Indicator 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Element Name 09/2012 10/2012 11/2012 12/2012 Maximum I-131 activity 0.000026 0.000018 0.000012 0.000016 Technical Specification Limit 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 0.200000 Performance Indicator 0 0 0 0
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 10 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Barrier Integrity
PI: BI02 Reactor Coolant System Identified Leak Rate (RCSL)
Thresholds: White >50.000000 | Yellow >100.000000 |
Element Name 01/2012 02/2012 03/2012 04/2012 05/2012 06/2012 07/2012 08/2012 Maximum Leakage 1.740 1.760 1.740 1.720 1.810 1.740 1.760 1.790 Technical Specification Limit 25.000 25.000 25.000 25.000 25.000 25.000 25.000 25.000 Performance Indicator 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.9 7.2 7.0 7.0 7.2
Element Name 09/2012 10/2012 11/2012 12/2012 Maximum Leakage 1.780 1.550 1.530 1.550 Technical Specification Limit 25.000 25.000 25.000 25.000 Performance Indicator 7.1 6.2 6.1 6.2
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 11 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Emergency Preparedness
PI: EP01 Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill / Exercise Performance
Thresholds: White <90.000000 | Yellow <70.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 Successful opportunities 30 39 28 15 Successful opportunities last 24 months 197 210 224 220 Total opportunities 31 46 28 15 Total opportunities last 24 months 203 221 235 230 Performance Indicator 97.0 95.0 95.3 95.7
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 12 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Emergency Preparedness
PI: EP02 Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation
Thresholds: White <80.000000 | Yellow <60.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 Participating key personnel 71 72 75 78 Total key personnel 71 72 75 78 Performance Indicator 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 13 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Emergency Preparedness
PI: EP03 Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability
Thresholds: White <94.000000 | Yellow <90.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 Successful siren-tests 222 296 222 333 Successful siren-tests last 12 months 1033 1071 1035 1073 Total sirens tests 222 296 222 333 Total sirens tests last 12 months 1036 1073 1036 1073 Performance Indicator 99.7 99.8 99.9 100.0
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 14 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Occupational Radiation Safety
PI: OR01 Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness
Thresholds: White >2.000000 | Yellow >5.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 High radiation area occurrences 0 0 0 0 Very high radiation area occurrences 0 0 0 0 Unintended exposure occurrences 0 0 0 0 Total occurrences 0 0 0 0 Performance Indicator 0 0 0 0
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 15 of 16 01/16/2013 Location: FitzPatrick Unit 1
CornerStone: Public Radiation Safety
PI: PR01 RETS / ODCM Radiological Effluent
Thresholds: White >1.000000 | Yellow >3.000000 |
Element Name Q1/2012 Q2/2012 Q3/2012 Q4/2012 RETS/ODCM occurences 0 0 0 0 Performance Indicator 0 0 0 0
Performance Indicator comments for the last time period:
PI Summary Page 16 of 16 01/16/2013 ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
Part III
SAFETY MONTHLY REPORTS
Total Industrial Safety Accident Rate Performance Indicator
Unit PI Title Top Decile Top Quartile TISA Cycle Month/Year Status EOY Status Fitzpatrick Total Industrial 0.00 0.03 0.119 Dec-12 White White Safety Accident Rate (TISA)
Description Dec-11 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Employee injuries Month 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Contractor injuries -Month 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TISA Cycle 0.116 0.116 0.116 0.114 0.175 0.175 0.176 0.118 0.117 0.119 0.12 0.119 0.119 TISA Month 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TISA Cycle GOAL 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 TISA Cycle EOY 0.12 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 Contractor Work-Hours - Mth 6,618 6,868 6,896 10,069 8,437 9,034 13,528 16,203 45,519 240,298 124,426 40,000 8,443 Employee Work-Hours - Mth 98,514 88,253 116,084 163,007 106,179 109,043 101,076 93,050 152,136 125,698 169,068 109,328 101,258 Definition This indicator is defined as the number of accidents per 200,000 person-hours worked for personnel assigned to the station including contractors that result in: one or more days of restricted work (excluding the day of the accident), one or more days away from work (excluding the day of the accident), and fatalities. Goals Starting in 2012, TISA Cycle Value is used for status color. Current Status is not Red if EOY Status is White or Green. Green: <= 0.06 White: > 0.06 and <= 0.12 Red: > 0.12 Analysis and Actions Analysis: A total of 109,701 work hours were posted during the month. There were no significant events resulting in restrcited duties or a days away from work event during the month for either direct or supplemental personnel. A LTA event from July 2010 rolled off the PI which is resulted in a PI reduction value. Actions: Continued diligent and focused corrective actions (from RCA) in the Maint Support (B&G) department from the April 2012 LTA event continue across the station and were evident during the RO20 outage and the transformer forced outage. Site-wide focus areas continue with frequent communications o reinforce and maintain a heightened sense of awareness and prominence. Continued focus on field work, observations and LEL activities advocated and monitored thru the LEL database, CR process and observations. hazard identification and abatement, contunue (EN-MA-119) material handling training actions. Supervisor oversight and conservative decision-making emphasis continues across all levels of the organization.
The station is losing 0.24 points each monthly period until October 2013. The DAFW event of September 2011 rolls off the PI at that time resulting in a gain of full points.
When the September 2011 injury rolls off in October of 2013 we will be at .060 for our TISA Cycle Rate which will result in full points but not top decile or quartile.
Return to Green:October 2013 Top Quartile: April 2014 The DAFW event of April 2012 will roll off in April 2014 at which time we will have zero injuries and achieve top decile/quartile. Data Source Owner Analyzer Safety Department Connie Clancy Chris Naum ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
Part IV
OPERATING DATA REPORTS
James A. FitzPatrick’s Monthly Operating Reports for October, November, and December 2012
(NOTE: Operating Reports are now transmitted (electronically) to the NRC on quarterly intervals.)
OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NO. 333 UNIT NAME FitzPatrick Unit 1 DATE January 14, 2013 COMPLETED BY Joe clark TELEPHONE 315-349-6218
REPORTING PERIOD: October 2012
1. Design Electrical Rating 816.00 2. Maximum Dependable Capacity (MWe-Net) 813.00
This Month Yr-to-Date Life Of Plant 3. Number of Hours the Reactor was Critical 345.67 6,572.89 263,225.26 4. Number of Hours Generator On-line 288.73 6,508.73 257,434.06 5. Reserve Shutdown Hours 0.00 0.00 0.00 6. Net Electrical Energy Generated (MWHrs) 217,947.00 5,238,193.00 198,026,560.00
UNIT SHUTDOWNS
No. Date Type Duration Reason 1 Method of Cause & Corrective Action F: Forced (Hours) Shutting Comments S: Scheduled Down 2 R20 09/16/201 S 455.27 C 4 JAF took the Generator Offline 2 for refueling outage on 9/16/12 at 5:00. JAF synchronized the Generator to the grid on 10/19/12 at 23:16. SUMMARY:JAF was in Refueling Outage 20 to begin October 2012. The reactor was critical on 10/17/12 at 14:20. JAF put the Main Generator online on 10/19/12 at 23:16. JAF had a downpower on 10/23/12 from 7:17 until 19:13 to 64.1% CTP for Control Rod Pattern Adjustment. There were no other downpowers in October 2012 that were greater than 15% CTP.
1 2 Reason: Method: A Equipment Failure (Explain) 1 Manual B Maintenance or Test 2 Manual Trip/Scram C Refueling 3 Automatic Trip/Scram D Regulatory Restriction 4 Continuation E Operator Training & License Examination 5 Other (Explain) F Administration G Operational Error (Explain) H Other (Explain)
Page 1 of 1 OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NO. 333 UNIT NAME FitzPatrick Unit 1 DATE January 14, 2013 COMPLETED BY Joe Clark TELEPHONE 315-349-6218
REPORTING PERIOD: November 2012
1. Design Electrical Rating 816.00 2. Maximum Dependable Capacity (MWe-Net) 813.00
This Month Yr-to-Date Life Of Plant 3. Number of Hours the Reactor was Critical 343.25 6,916.14 263,568.51 4. Number of Hours Generator On-line 284.28 6,793.01 257,718.34 5. Reserve Shutdown Hours 0.00 0.00 0.00 6. Net Electrical Energy Generated (MWHrs) 214,442.00 5,452,635.00 198,241,002.00
UNIT SHUTDOWNS
No. Date Type Duration Reason 1 Method of Cause & Corrective Action F: Forced (Hours) Shutting Comments S: Scheduled Down 2 F2102 11/11/201 F 353.32 A 3 JAF had an automatic SCRAM 2 on 11/11/2012 at 3:56 due to a Main Transformer failure. The JAF Main Generator was synchronized to the grid on 11/25/12 21:15 F2101 11/04/201 F 83.4 A 3 JAF had a Reactor SCRAM due 2 to an EHC failure on 11/4/12 21:53. The JAF Main Generator was synchronized to the grid on 11/8/12 at 9:17. SUMMARY:JAF had a forced outage that started due to an automatic SCRAM on 11/4/12 at 21:53. The reactor was critical again on 11/7/12 at 3:56. The JAF Main Generator was synchronized to the grid on 11/8/12 at 9:17. JAF had a downpower from 11/9/12 5:47 until 11/10/12 14:49 to 49.1% CTP for Main Condenser Tube Plugging. JAF had another forced outage that started due to an automatic SCRAM on 11/11/12 at 3:56. The reactor was critical again on 11/24/12 15:38. The JAF Main Generator was synchronized to the grid on 11/25/12 at 21:15. JAF had a downpower on 11/27/12 from 12:30 to 20:55 to 66.7 %RTP for Control Rod Pattern Adjustment. There were no other downpowers for JAF in November 2012 greater than 15% CTP.
Page 1 of 2 1 2 Reason: Method: A Equipment Failure (Explain) 1 Manual B Maintenance or Test 2 Manual Trip/Scram C Refueling 3 Automatic Trip/Scram D Regulatory Restriction 4 Continuation E Operator Training & License Examination 5 Other (Explain) F Administration G Operational Error (Explain) H Other (Explain)
Page 2 of 2 OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NO. 333 UNIT NAME FitzPatrick Unit 1 DATE January 14, 2013 COMPLETED BY Joe Clark TELEPHONE 315-349-6218
REPORTING PERIOD: December 2012
1. Design Electrical Rating 816.00 2. Maximum Dependable Capacity (MWe-Net) 813.00
This Month Yr-to-Date Life Of Plant 3. Number of Hours the Reactor was Critical 744.00 7,660.14 264,312.51 4. Number of Hours Generator On-line 744.00 7,537.01 258,462.34 5. Reserve Shutdown Hours 0.00 0.00 0.00 6. Net Electrical Energy Generated (MWHrs) 617,829.00 6,070,464.00 198,858,831.00
UNIT SHUTDOWNS
No. Date Type Duration Reason 1 Method of Cause & Corrective Action F: Forced (Hours) Shutting Comments S: Scheduled Down 2 No occurrences for this time period SUMMARY:JAF had a downpower from 12/2/12 21:07 to 12/3/12 10:38 to 74.1% CTP for Main Condenser Defishing. JAF had a downpower from 12/17/12 19:56 to 12/18/12 11:54 to 74.0% CTP for Main Condenser Defishing. JAF had a downpower from 12/20/12 23:00 to 12/22/12 5:48 to 46.6% CTP for Main Condenser Tube Plugging. There were no other downpowers greater than 15% CTP for December 2012.
1 2 Reason: Method: A Equipment Failure (Explain) 1 Manual B Maintenance or Test 2 Manual Trip/Scram C Refueling 3 Automatic Trip/Scram D Regulatory Restriction 4 Continuation E Operator Training & License Examination 5 Other (Explain) F Administration G Operational Error (Explain) H Other (Explain)
Page 1 of 1 ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
Part V
SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE (SRC) / ONSITE SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE (OSRC) MEETING MINUTES
(NOTE: Sent separately due to request for business confidentiality.)
ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
Part VI
SITE NEWSLETTERS, BULLETINS, EMERGENCY PLAN MAILINGS
Emergency Plan Mailings - • Memorandum dated November 9, 2012, Report on EAS/tone-alert weather radio portion of Prompt Notification System Test • Memorandum dated December 31, 2012, Mailing of 2013 Public Emergency Response Information Calendars for Oswego County
Site Newsletters – Inside Entergy FitzPatrick • 10/22/12 – Message from Mike Colomb • 10/24/12 – INPO Event Report IER L2-12-75 • 10/27/12 – Hurricane Sandy Preparations; JAF Hotline Information • 10/30/12 – Hurricane Sandy • 11/05/12 – Automatic Shut down Overnight • 11/07/12 – Plant Status Following Sunday’s Automatic Shutdown • 11/08/12 – FitzPatrick Synchronizes to the Grid • 11/09/12 – Station Downpower Underway • 11/11/12 – Plant Updated Following Declaration of an Unusual Event • 11/13/12 – Plant Update • 12/03/12 – Downpower Performed Overnight to Address Condenser Fouling • 12/07/12 – FitzPatrick Emergency Planning Medical Drill Scheduled for Today • 12/10/12 – INPO Event Report IER-L2-12-84 Serious Injury from Arc Flash • 12/18/12 – Emergency Planning to Conduct Site Accountability Drill During Off Work Hours • 12/20/12 – Message From Mike Colomb, Site VP • 12/21/12 – FitzPatrick Operators Performed Downpower Overnight
Memos • 10/04/12 – Safety Bulletin, Near Miss – CR-JAF-2012-06757 • 10/10/12 – Yellow Memo, Cavity Decon Error – CR-JAF-2012-07131 • 11/26/12 – Red Memo, Containment Valves Out of Position – CR-JAF-2012- 08359
Memorandum
To: Rich Meyers, Nine Mile Point EP; Joe Barnes, FitzPatrick EP Date: November 9, 2012 Re: Report on EAS/tone-alert weather radio portion of Prompt Notification System Test on Nov. 9, 2012
The annual test of the Prompt Notification System for Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the nuclear power plants in Scriba took place on Friday morning, Nov. 9, at the end of the regular quarterly testing program. It was a successful test. A report of the quarterly siren testing with today’s full-scale activation will be provided separately by EMO Radiological Specialists Katie Yurkon and Sara Upfold-Harrell.
The Prompt Notification System includes activation of the Emergency Alert System through WSYR, a Clear Channels station, in Syracuse. WSYR maintains its 24-hour manned status in its newsroom, and operators are trained in accepting an EAS activation request from Oswego County. Oswego County can reach the news room via a dedicated, unlisted number land-line or a cellular telephone paid for by the county, both located in the studio near the EAS equipment.
ClearChannels Chief Engineer Todd Troubetaris approved our request for monthly test activation according to our agreement with them on Oct. 16. For the test itself, I worked with Jim Donovan of the news department and Nick Russo, WSYR morning producer.
Pre-publicity for the quarterly siren tests and full-scale PNS test was done by the staff of the county’s Community Development, Tourism, and Planning Department. It included news releases sent to all local newspapers, radio, television and cable stations as well as display advertisements published in local newspapers.
I sent a letter Oct. 26 to all stations included in the Oswego County EAS Procedures and those who have participated or asked for information in the past. I sent a second letter to other stations in Region 6 of the NYS EAS From the Desk of . . . Plan that monitor WSYR or ClearChannels for Terry Bennett EAS to let them know of the test. Both letters Emergency Services Program Coordinator Oswego County Emergency Management and distribution lists are attached. 200 N. Second Street Fulton, NY 13069
315/591-9150 Fax: 315/591-9176
For this test, WSYR Chief Engineer Todd Troubetaris arranged for the Required Monthly Test under FCC Regulations to be activated in conjunction with our Prompt Notification System test, eliminating the need for two monthly test activations by the station and thus some confusion among the monitoring tests.
In the meantime, for the activation of tone-alert weather radios, I sent a letter to Barbara Watson, Meteorologist-in-Charge, and Dave Nicosia, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, at the National Weather Service – Binghamton Forecast Office on Oct. 22 requesting the test. I’ve attached that letter as well. For this test, since EMO’s staffing level is down due to EMO Director Pat Egan’s retirement last August, I added our RACES Radio Officer and one of his alternate ROs to the activation list. On Nov. 8, Dave Nicosia confirmed the test with us and indicated it would be done on their end by Mitch Gilt.
On Nov. 9, the PNS test included activation of sirens, tone-alert weather radios by the National Weather Service – Binghamton, and a monthly EAS test broadcast by WSYR at 9:58 a.m.
John Darling called the NWS-Binghamton at about 9:45 for a formal request of the service to broadcast Test Message 5 of the Oswego County/National Weather Service NOAA Weather Radio Procedures; then maintained an open line until after sirens were activated to ensure tone-alert radios were activated at the proper time. The NOAA weather radios in the EOC were activated properly.
For the EAS portion of the test, I made a formal request to WSYR on the EAS unlisted telephone number at 9:56 a.m. to request activation of the monthly EAS test. Nick Russo verified the request and activated the monthly test.
Both the NWS tone alert test and EAS monthly test were heard in the radio room of the County Emergency Operations Center.
For the broadcast of the Prompt Notification System message, WSYR requested that it be pre-recorded this year. Nick Russo recorded my message about 9:10 a.m. today.
Monitoring the test in the EOC radio room were Sara Upfold-Harrell, who set off the sirens; the RACES officers, and personnel from Nine Mile Point EP and siren repair, Scriba Electric, and FitzPatrick. Matt Revelle monitored the test from the County E- 911 System.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Attachments: Official request for EAS test participation to ClearChannels General Manager Joel Delmonico. Letter sent to NWS - Binghamton
Letters sent to EAS participating stations and dissemination lists
Text of test message read live on WSYR during their 10 a.m. news broadcast (not an EAS message).
Email confirming procedure for EAS monthly test activation.
The timeline of activation for the Prompt Notification System test.
Message form requesting RACES to contact NWS.
Copies of the news releases and display ads distributed by the county Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department.
OSWEGO COUNTY 200 NORTH 2ND STREET EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE FULTON,FULTON, New YORK 13069 PATRPATRICIAICIA E. EGAN, DIRDIRECTORECTOR (315)(31 5) 591-9150591·9150 FAFAX:X: (315) 591-9176591·9176
October 55,, 2012
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Ms. Barbara Watson, MeteMeteorologist-in-Chargeorologist-in-Charge NOAA NationalNational Weather ServiceService Office 32 DawesDawes Dr. JJohnsonohnson City,City, NY 1313790790
Dear Ms. Watson:
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Cc: David NicosiaNicosia,, Warning CooCoordinationrdination MeteorologistMeteoro logist JoJosephseph Barnes, EP Director,Director, EntergyEn tergy NuclearNuclear RichRi ch MeyerMeyers,s, EP Director,Director, ConstellationConstellation Energy NuclearNuclear Group JohnJohn Darling,Darling, OswegoOswego CountyCounty RACES RadioRadio Officer
October 23, 2012
On Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, Oswego County will test the Prompt Notification System for the 10- mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the nuclear power plants in Scriba. In addition to the sounding of sirens and tone-alert weather radios in the EPZ, the test also includes activation of a monthly EAS test by LP-1 WSYR.
WSYR 570AM will activate EAS for Oswego County at 9:58 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 airing the regular monthly test message.
Also that morning, at the top of the 10 a.m. newscast, WSYR will carry a message from me stating that the sirens have been activated near the nuclear power plants as part of an annual test. (A copy of that message is attached.) If you would like to pre-tape the same message for broadcast on your station, please call me at 591-9150 before 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8.
As part of the Prompt Notification System test, shortly before 9:58 a.m., county personnel will activate the 37 emergency sirens in the EPZ, and the National Weather Service – Binghamton will activate tone-alert weather radios with a test message for a nuclear power plant emergency. The quarterly siren testing takes place between Monday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., culminating in the full test on Friday morning.
Thank you for participating in the Oswego County EAS program. Our warning systems for the public during a nuclear power plant emergency depend on your willingness to broadcast our announcements in a timely manner.
Please call me at 591-9150 if you have questions or concerns about the Nov. 6 test or the Oswego County EAS Procedures. I am happy to work with you!
Sincerely,
Terry Bennett Emergency Services Program Coordinator cc: Rich Lauber, Operations Manager, ClearChannels Todd Troubetaris, Chief Engineer, ChearChannels
Mr. Todd Troubetaris Mr. Jason Furst Mr. Michael Ameigh ClearChannels Communications ClearChannels Communications WRVO FM90; WRVD 500 Plwn St. Suite 100 500 Plum St. Suite 100 102 Penfield Library Syracuse, NY 13204 Syracuse, NY 13204 SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY 13126 Mr. Jeff Windsor Mr. Bryan Richards WRVOFM90 WSEN 1050 AM, 92.1 FM WNYO 88.9FM 102 Penfield Library 8456 Smokey Hollow Road 101 Campus Center SUNY Oswego Baldwinsville, NY 13027 SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY 13126 Oswego, NY 13126 Mr. Kevin Wright Mr. Craig Riker Mr. Kevin Tubbs WTVH Channel 5 WSYR NewsChannel 9 WSTM Channel 3 980 James St. 5904 Bridge St. 1030 James St. Syracuse, NY 13 203 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Syracuse, NY 13203
Mr. Vincent Lopez Mr. Ron Lombard Mr. Jeremy Bellinger WSYT Channel 68, WNYS 43 , YNN - Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable WSPX 56 815 Erie Blvd. East 6005 Fair Lakes road 1000 James St. Syracuse, NY 13210 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Syracuse, NY 13203 Mr. Scott Tyler Mr. Xai Lee Mr. Noel Dempsey Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable 6005 Fair Lakes Road 6005 Fair Lakes Road 6005 Fair Lakes Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 East Syracuse, NY 13057 East Syracuse, NY 13057
Mr. Joel Delmonico Mr. Rich Lauber Ms. Catherine Loper ClearChannels Communications ClearChannels Comm unications WRVO FM90 500 Plum St. Suite 100 . 500 Plum St. Suite 100 102 Penfield Library Syracuse, NY 13204 Syracuse, NY 13204 SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY 13126
October 23, 2012
Dear Sir or Madam:
As your broadcast station (or family of broadcast stations) receives Emergency Alert System signals from WSYR-AM, I wanted to let you know about an annual test WSYR will be doing with Oswego County on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.
On that date, Oswego County will test a Prompt Notification System for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the nuclear power plants in Scriba. This includes the sounding of sirens and tone-alert weather radios as well as a monthly EAS test transmitted by WSYR.
WSYR 570AM will activate EAS for Oswego County at 9:58 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 airing the regular monthly test message.
As part of the Prompt Notification System test, shortly before 9:58 a.m., county personnel will activate the 37 emergency sirens in the EPZ, and the National Weather Service – Binghamton will activate tone-alert weather radios with a test message for a nuclear power plant emergency. The quarterly siren testing takes place between Monday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., culminating in the full test on Friday morning.
Please call me at 591-9150 if you have questions or concerns about the Nov. 9 test or the Oswego County EAS Procedures. I am happy to work with you!
Sincerely,
Terry Bennett Emergency Services Program Coordinator Oswego County Emergency Management Office cc: Rich Lauber, Operations Manager, ClearChannels Todd Troubetaris, Chief Engineer, ChearChannels
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer Chief Engineer WAER88.3 FM WOLF 105.1 , 101.5,96.7.98.3 WMHR 102.9 FM Syracuse University 401 Kirkpatrick Street Mars Hill Network 795 Ostrom Avenue 40 I Kirkpatrick Street 4044 Makyes Road Syracuse, NY 13244 Syracuse, NY 13204 Syracuse, NY 13215 Chief Engineer Chief Engineer Chief Engineer WGKV 101.7 (formerly WSCP) WDWN 89.1 FM WAUB 1590 AM PO Box 640 Cayuga Community College Auburn Broadcasting, Inc. US Route II 197 Franklin Street 3568 Lenox Road Pulaski, NY 13142 Auburn, NY 13021 Geneva, NY 14456 Chief Engineer Chief Engineer WBXL90.5 FM WITC FM 88.9 FM WXXE90.5 FM Baker High School Cazenovia College Syracuse Community Radio 29 E. Oneida Street Seminary Ave 826 Euclid Avenue Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Cazenovia, NY 13035 Syracuse, NY 13210 Chief Engineer Chief Engineer Chief Engineer WVOA 103.9 FM, WSIV 1540 WJPZ 89.1 FM WCNY 91.3 FMI -Channel 24 AMRadio Syracuse University 506 Old Liverpool Road 7095 Myers Road 316 Waverly Ave PO Box 2400 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Syracuse, NY 13244 Syracuse, NY 13220-2400 Chief Engineer Chief Engineer WAER88.3 FM ION Media Networks - Channel 56 Syracuse University 6500 Basile Rowe Syracuse, NY 13 244 East Syracuse, NY 13057
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 26, 2012
Quarterly Siren Tests Scheduled for Nov. 5 - 9 in Oswego County
The Oswego County Emergency Management Office announces that the system of
emergency notification sirens surrounding the three nuclear power plants at Nine Mile Point will
be tested during the week of Nov. 5 through 9. Each of the 37 individual sirens will be tested
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. between Monday, Nov. 5, and Thursday, Nov. 8.
The testing on Friday, Nov. 9, will include a full-scale simultaneous activation of all 37 sirens for three to five minutes. Tone-alert weather radios and the Emergency Alert System
(EAS) will also be activated. The full-scale test will begin shortly before 10 a.m. Friday.
The county Emergency Management Office, Constellation Energy, Entergy Nuclear
Northeast, the National Weather Service, WSYR Radio and member stations of the Oswego
County Emergency Alert System will take part.
The public is not required to take protective action during the siren tests.
Anyone who has questions about the tests or any aspect of emergency planning may contact the Oswego County Emergency Management Office at 59 1-9150 or 1-800-962-2792.
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QUARTERLY SIREN TESTS
The Oswego County Emergency Management Office announces that quarterly tests of the 37 sirens surrounding the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Power Plant Site will take place Nov. 5 through 9, 2012 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Each siren will be activated for about three minutes.
The testing on Friday, Nov. 9, will include a full-scale, simultaneous activation of all 37 sirens for approximately three minutes shortly before 10 a.m. The sounding of sirens will be followed by activation of tone-alert weather radios by the National Weather Service and a monthly test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local broadcast stations.
During an emergency, a siren activation means that you should tune ·your radio or television to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station. EAS stations are listed in the "2012 Public Emergency Response Infor mation" calendar, in the yellow pages of local telephone directories, and on the Oswego County Web site at www.oswegocounty.com/emo.shtml.
For more information on any aspect of emergency planning, call the: OSWEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE at 591-9150 or 1-800-962-2792
No response is required by the public during these tests. During siren testing, if you hear several repeated activations of sirens within a few minutes, you should tune your radio or television to an EAS station and listen for instructions.
Memorandum
To: Joe Barnes, Entergy-Nuclear Northeast; Sue Tony Verno, Nine Mile Point Date: December 31, 2012
Re: Mailing of 2013 Public Emergency Response Information Calendars for Oswego County
The mailing of the 2013 Emergency Response Information calendars took place about December 19 through Constellation Energy’s Corporate Communications Group. A total of 16,964 were mailed to residents of the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone. The postage statements are attached, as is the news release issued by the Oswego County Promotion & Tourism Office announcing the calendars are available.
The calendar is available on the county website, www.oswegocounty.com/emo.
The project was headed by the Emergency Planning and Communications staff of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, a division of Constellation Energy. The committee included members of the James A. FiztPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (Entergy) Emergency Planning and Communications departments, Oswego County Emergency Management and Promotion and Tourism, and New York State Office of Emergency Management. The calendar was published by Constellation’s corporate office. Extra care was taken this year to ensure the version published was checked multiple times for errors.
About 12/31/12, Tom Gurdziel, an EPZ resident, called Nine Mile, FitzPatrick and EMO with compliments and a couple of concerns of information in the EPZ maps (minor concerns that don’t affect the bus pickup points) and information on radiation. After Peter Cullinan of Entergy EP clarified what Tom might be misconstruing in the information, I called Tom back on 1/2/13 and shared the information with him.
Calendars, with a few Emergency Planning and You Posters, are being delivered to the following agencies. The calendar is still available through EMO. - 200, FitzPatrick Plant Emergency Planning - 200, Constellation EP and Communications - 100, County Promotion & Tourism (for legislators, tourism council, and others) - 100, NYS DHSES Office of Emergency From the Desk of . . . Terry Bennett Management and Emergency Operation Center Emergency Services Program Coordinator - 300 for use at Joint Information Center Oswego County Emergency Management 200 N. Second Street - 2,600 set aside for 1/13 spring semester delivery Fulton, NY 13069 to SUNY Oswego residence halls 315/591-9150 - 2,800 set aside for 9/13 fall semester delivery to Fax: 315/591-9176 SUNY Oswego residence halls. - 1,000 set aside for EMO emergency worker training, etc.
Attachments: News release issued by County Promotion & Tourism Calendar mailing postal report Oswego County News Release Page I of2
Os'Wlgo County Public Infoima .on Office 46 Ea< l Bridge SlrCCI Oswego, NY 13 126 phone: 3 15-349-8322 fax: 3 L5- 349-8224 Janet Clerldn, Touris:m & Public lnfor:mation Coordinatpr
[Public Information Main Menu] [Oswego County Homepage]
December 24, 2012
Emergency Planning Calendar Mailed to Residents Near Nuclear Power Plants
Emergency Management Calendar Cover
The 2013 edition of the Oswego County "Public Emergency Response Information" calendar has been mailed to residents in the I O-mile emergency planning zone near the nuclear power plants in Scriba, Terry Bennett, Emergency Services Program Coordinator of the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, announced today.
The calendar is ajoint effort of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, Entergy, the Oswego County Emergency Management Office, the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning, and the New York State Office of Emergency Management.lt contains guidelines for public response to radiological and other types of emergencies for people that live within ten miles of Nine Mile Point.
The calendar features stunning photographs of landscape and outdoor scenes throughout Oswego County. Contributors for the 2013 calendar include Stephen Caroli n, Ellen Landphere, Fred Catella, Susan Altimonda, Mike Gilbert, Bob Kester, Celia Potter, Larry Jerrett, Vern Svereika, and Paul DiVita.
"The photos depict the beauty of the four seasons in Oswego County," said Bennett. "We appreciate the talented photographers who allowed us to use their artwork."
The calendar also includes a schedule for testing the county's prompt notification system, including the sirens and tone-alert weather radios. If a radiological emergency occurs, people should turn to an Oswego County Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio or television station for information.
The publication also contains:
• Maps, bus pick-up points and evacuation routes in the emergency response planning areas;
• Examples of protective actions that people could be asked to take during a radiological emergency;
• A list ofEAS stations;
• nstructions for people who need special assistance;
• Directions to the reception center at the New York State Fairgrounds; and
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• Instructions for people in schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
People in the I O-mile emergency planning zone who might need special assistance are asked to fill out and return the detachable, postage-paid postcard on the back cover of the calendar.
"We ask people with special needs to register with the Emergency Management Office," said Bennett. "We want to make sure we have current information so that appropriate arrangements can be made for necessary assistance. Anyone who knows someone who may need special assistance during an emergency may return a postcard on his or her behalf."
Residents in the I O-mile Emergency Planning Zone that have not received a calendar by Dec. 28 are asked to call the Oswego County Emergency Management Office at 591-9150 or 1-800-962-2792.
Additional copies of the calendar may be available on a limited basis. People may call Terry Bennett at the Emergency Management Office for more information.
Questions about the Oswego County Public Information Office? E-Mail
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October 22, 2012 12-283
MESSAGE FROM MIKE COLOMB – SITE VP
An effective Employee Concerns Program is an essential component of a safety conscious work environment. I rely on our Employee Concerns Program to provide a trusted and alternative path, independent from line management, for employees to raise nuclear safety concerns.
The results from our recent Nuclear Safety Culture Survey indicate that our Employee Concerns Program remains effective. It’s important however that going forward, the program remains a viable independent path for workers to raise concerns.
In support of this effort, we will conduct an outside, independent assessment of our program intended to identify specific program areas where we can do better. Based on the results of that assessment, its recommendations and existing data, we will develop an action plan.
We need your help in conducting the independent assessment. The independent consultant may reach out to you to get your impressions regarding the program. Please provide candid feedback. If you’re not contacted directly, please feel free to volunteer to meet with our outside consultant on November 5 and 6 for approximately 30 minutes to privately discuss your thoughts and suggestions concerning our Employee Concerns Program. Everything you tell the consultant will be treated as confidential in that specific information tied to individuals will not be communicated to us or Entergy management. The assessment team will roll up the interview results into findings and recommendations. Please contact Dick Denbleyker at x6377 to participate.
Thank you in advance for your help. I look forward to briefing you on the results of this assessment and our resulting Action Plan.
October 24, 2012 12-285
MESSAGE FROM BRIAN SULLIVAN
INPO Event Report IER L2-12-75 - Excessive Leakage from the Primary Coolant System Resulting from Improper Reactor Head Tensioning
In November 2011, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant initiated a Unit 2 reactor startup. Excessive leakage from the primary coolant system was found, a manual reactor scram was initiated, and an Unusual Event was declared. The cause of this event was determined to be an improperly tensioned reactor head. The drywell leak rate was calculated to be 10.1 gpm, prior to operators manually scramming the reactor and declaring an Unusual Event.
All U.S Nuclear plants including Fitzpatrick are taking actions to learn from the improper reactor head tensioning.
As an Industry and as a site, we are dedicated to maintaining a strong nuclear safety culture. Fitzpatrick must adhere to the Nuclear Safety Principles of “Organizational learning is embraced” and “Nuclear Safety undergoes constant examination”.
All U.S. Nuclear plants will review the lessons learned documented below related to equipment and procedures. Corrective actions will be defined by January 25, 2013 and INPO will be informed of the corrective action implementation plan by February 25, 2013
Recommendations
1. Ensure procedure guidance for critical stud elongations and proper tolerances have sufficient detail for the required values. 2. Ensure just in time training/briefing has been done for stud elongation equipment. 3. Ensure the stud tensioning vendor is on site to assist with the tensioning process. (eg: FitzPatrick equipment is manufactured by Hydratight/Biach). 4. Ensure all craft and supervisors are briefed for stud elongation measurements and expected results. James A. FitzPatrick News October 29, 2012 12-292
A message for: JAF Employees
10/29/12 - Hurricane Sandy Preparations; JAF Employee Hotline Information
Entergy Nuclear and JAF management continue to closely monitor Hurricane Sandy. The station is preparing for Hurricane Sandy in accordance with our fleet and plant procedures. Hurricane Sandy
The storm's impact will intensify Monday evening, and current projections are that the most intense weather will hit JAF between 7:00 p.m. Monday evening and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
In preparation for tonight’s impact and to ensure the safety of our staff, non-essential personnel will be released today at 3:00 p.m. Check with your supervision prior to departing site.
Starting Monday night, the Outage Control Center (OCC) will be staffed around the clock by designated personnel representing the major operational departments. On-shift personnel at the station will be augmented with additional staff in selected departments.
Currently, the emergency response facilities (ERF’s) will not be staffed, but all personnel should closely monitor their Everbridge contact devices should the need occur to staff the ERF’s. As a reminder, ERO Team 1 is the emergency response on-call team. However, if an actual emergency is declared per our procedures, all ERO members who can safely respond during the storm are expected to do so.
An information hotline number has been established for employees to call to get the latest information regarding the storm. Employees should call: 315 – 349 – 6672 to receive the latest storm information, including reporting instructions for Tuesday morning.
Employees should keep in contact with their supervisors for any additional storm preparation or emergency response information, work schedules and instructions. The Everbridge system will also be used as necessary to update personnel as the storm progresses.
Updated storm predictions and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. For companywide news and information, check out myEntergy.
James A. FitzPatrick News
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A message for: JAF Employees
10/30/12 - Hurricane Sandy
Monday evening, Hurricane Sandy arrived at JAF bringing light rain and gusty winds between 45 and 60 miles per hour. Throughout, the plant remained at 100% power with no power block issues. Overall, the site weathered the storm well, reflecting our thorough preparations over the weekend. Hurricane Sandy Early Tuesday morning, the site did lose our 13.2 kV feed, resulting in a loss of power to various auxiliary buildings including the new administration building, training building, warehouse and sewage treatment facility.
Currently, power has been restored to the site via the 13.2 kV feed and to all buildings. Outage Control Center (OCC) personnel have been secured as have night shift staffing. Selected departments will augment staffing tonight. Any staffing questions should be directed to your supervisor or department manager.
All personnel should return to normal work schedules on Wednesday. The Emergency Plan Tabletop Exercise planned for Wednesday will be conducted as scheduled.
For companywide news and information, check out myEntergy.
November 5, 2012 12-295
MESSAGE FROM GMPO BRIAN SULLIVAN
Automatic Reactor Shut Down Overnight
Late last night the plant experienced an automatic reactor shut down (scram). The reactor is currently stable, in mode 3 and at zero percent reactor power.
The automatic scram was initiated as a result of a main turbine trip that occurred while weekly turbine testing was being performed. The plant responded according to design and all safety systems responded appropriately. At this time we do not know the cause of the main turbine trip. A post transient team has been assembled to investigate the cause.
The OCC has been activated and will be the initial point of contact for all forced outage activities.
Please remember to stay focused and engaged at all times as we work through this challenge. Remain committed to staying in process and using our procedures and HU tools. Always stop if unsure and exercise a strong questioning attitude.
As more information becomes available it will be communicated.
November 7, 2012 12-257
MESSAGE FROM GMPO BRIAN SULLIVAN
Plant Status Following Sunday’s Automatic Shutdown
I am pleased to announce that mode switch to startup occurred at 2339 last night and at 0356 this morning the reactor was declared critical.
As communicated on Monday morning, the station experienced an automatic scram on Sunday night as a result of a main turbine trip that occurred while weekly turbine testing was being performed. The plant, responding as designed, automatically shut down. The OCC was activated and a post transient team was assembled to investigate the cause.
Extensive and rigorous troubleshooting was performed with assistance from fleet and industry experts. The cause of the turbine trip was identified to be the malfunction of a protective hydraulic relay operated as part of the main turbine overspeed test. Plant employees performed the repair and post work testing confirmed the repair was effective permitting us to move forward with mode switch to startup.
We have two turbine tests to perform as we move forward to grid synchronization. One of the tests will be performed prior to synching to the grid and the second after we synch. Current projection has the station synching to the grid at approximately 1800 tonight.
While the plant was offline, employees took advantage of performing work on equipment that is either inaccessible to us while the plant is operating or would require a plant downpower to perform. The reactor feedpump ‘B’ tach generator was repaired, the main steam line pressure transmitters 02PT-134 ‘B’/’D’ were cross-tied to eliminate a steam leak and the field breakers for the reactor recirc MG sets were replaced. All work was completed safely.
The quick response on Sunday night by employees was impressive. The duty team was quickly assembled; the OCC activated and work in the field began. Everyone involved demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring industrial, radiological and nuclear safety. Your response to this plant challenge demonstrated FitzPatrick’s teamwork at its best.
Thanks to all involved on a job well done!
November 8, 2012 12-298
MESSAGE FROM GMPO BRIAN SULLIVAN
FitzPatrick Synchronizes to the Grid
Operators safely returned FitzPatrick to the power grid at 0917 this morning.
As communicated yesterday, our plan was to return the station to the grid last night. As we prepared to do so, we encountered an unexpected failure of the voltage regulator circuit. That failure prohibited us from connecting to the grid and resulted in a turbine trip. Immediately, extensive trouble shooting began. Fleet experts and vendor support were obtained to assist us. No obvious problem was identified.
The voltage regulator circuit has two operational modes; automatic and manual. In normal plant configuration the regulator is operated in automatic. Per plant design, if a need exists, the regulator can be operated in manual. While troubleshooting continued, the regulator again malfunctioned in automatic mode so a second attempt to synchronize to the grid was aborted.
In accordance with our action plan, we moved forward with synchronizing to the grid with the regulator in manual mode. Currently reactor power is at approximately 23 percent. Operations will slowly increase power over the next few days to return FitzPatrick to full power. During power ascension, work will continue to address the regulator. An ODMI (Operational Decision Making Issue) for the regulator is being developed.
Again, thank you to all involved with last night’s challenge and with the ongoing work since the initial reactor shutdown. Last night, actions were quickly defined and worked through rigorously. Everyone stayed engaged and focus never strayed from a strong commitment to ensuring industrial, radiological and nuclear safety. I said it yesterday and I will say it again, your response to these challenges demonstrated FitzPatrick’s teamwork at its best.
November 9, 2012 12-300
MESSAGE FROM GMPO BRIAN SULLIVAN
Station Downpower Underway
FitzPatrick operators commenced a reactor downpower early this morning following indications of increased in-leakage in the ‘B’ main condenser waterbox. Reactor power had reached 89 percent during power ascension following yesterday’s return to the power grid.
The plant is currently at 62 percent reactor power. Work to investigate the waterbox is underway and plans are in place to reduce reactor power to 50 percent to make the necessary repairs. The downpower allows us to place the plant in an appropriate condition to conduct the work safely and with the least amount of radiation exposure.
We recognize the current condition of the condenser is challenging. Let’s stay focused, maintain the same level of engagement as exhibited earlier this week and work as a team. Safety first at all times!
More information will be forthcoming as the planning and scope of work develops.
November 11, 2012 12-301
MESSAGE FROM GMPO BRIAN SULLIVAN
Plant Update Following Declaration of an Unusual Event
At 5:45 a.m. today, Sunday, November 11, an Unusual Event was declared at JAF; a fire in the T-1A main transformer (the transformer used to supply power from the plant to the power grid). The fire was extinguished at 6:32 a.m. and the station exited the Unusual Event at 8:01 a.m. The plant is in a safe and stable condition and the reactor is shutdown.
The automatic reactor shutdown occurred at 3:55 a.m. as a result of a turbine trip signal. The plant responded as designed and all plant safety equipment responded appropriately. The station’s fire brigade immediately responded to the location of the transformer and took action to combat the fire. Offsite fire agencies responded to assist station personnel. Our operating crews responded per station procedures and entered abnormal operation procedures for a reactor scram and fire protection indications at the transformer.
As a conservative measure, all emergency response facilities were activated when the Unusual Event was declared (typically, ERO would staff facilities at an Alert or higher classification). Personnel quickly responded and the processes and procedures we so frequently drill to were put to work. Teamwork and a high level of engagement were demonstrated at each emergency facility.
As a result of the fire, oil from the transformer was spilled on the ground in the vicinity of the transformer. The oil used in the transformer does not contain any PCBs and is similar to a mineral oil (like that used to condition a wooden kitchen cutting board). Located underground, below the transformer, is a containment structure which was constructed to contain oil in the event of an oil spill. Conservatively, we will continue to monitor and take samples for the unlikely migration of oil. The New York State DEC as been notified and an outside environmental agency has been contacted to assist us with cleanup.
A cause investigation is in progress and damage assessment of the transformer continues. The OCC is manned and will be operated around the clock. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Thanks to everyone that responded to today’s event. Your continued dedication and focus is greatly appreciated.
November 13, 2012 12-302
MESSAGE FROM SITE VP MIKE COLOMB
Plant Update
I wanted to take a moment to update you on current plant status and our recovering plan following Sunday’s unfortunate transformer fire. To see a recap of the sequence of events, a copy of Brian Sullivan’s communication issued on Sunday appears on page 2 of this document.
The plant remains shutdown in mode 4 and in safe and stable condition.
The OCC is operational and is working around the clock. We’ve setup a meeting schedule like the one we worked during the refueling outage. All work activities will be coordinated through the OCC. Any work challenges or issues should be immediately reported to the OCC. Just as we would in a planned outage, we are taking the opportunity to perform work that can’t be performed while the plant is operating at full power.
Following the termination of the Unusual Event, we immediately put together dedicated teams of personnel to assess the damage sustained, began an extensive root cause investigation and developed action plans needed to move forward. Those teams include our own site experts, Entergy fleet and industry peers, and representatives from outside vendors and equipment manufacturers.
First and foremost I am pleased that no injuries occurred as a result of this event. The focus and commitment on safety was evident from the initial reactor shut down, throughout combat of the fire and has continued with current activities. Let’s keep that same level of focus and dedication as we move forward.
Unfortunately, the 71-T1A transformer cannot be repaired. With that in mind, we are working on detailed plans and schedules for two options we have to safely place the plant back in service: 1. Make modifications to use the spare transformer removed in 2008 that is currently onsite, or, 2. Startup on the one remaining transformer. Additionally, we are searching for another spare transformer.
Replacing the damaged transformer is not as easy as just swamping one unit out for the other. As noted above, modifications will need to be made for the replacement transformer as well as a damage assessment to the connections and equipment currently in place. That assessment is ongoing.
The second option would require us to operate at a reduced power level with just one of the main transformers in service. While this option is being considered, we will not move forward until we are certain it is a safe option, and is required based on the time required to replace the failed transformer.
Thank you for your response to this event. Our Operations crews and fire brigade personnel have much to be proud of. All involved demonstrated a level of professionalism and dedication that makes me very proud to be part of the FitzPatrick team. As we move forward and decisions are made on our next steps, we will provide additional communications.
Thank you. See page 2 for Brian Sullivan’s communication issued on Sunday.
December 3, 2012 12-330
MESSAGE FROM GMPO BRIAN SULLIVAN
Downpower Performed Overnight to Address Condenser Fouling
At approximately 9 p.m. last night station operators initiated a reactor downpower. Reactor power was reduced to 75 percent to allow us to address condenser fouling caused by lake conditions.
Overnight and early this morning, workers defished (removed debris and algae) that had accumulated in the main condenser waterboxes. As we have experienced in the past, certain lake conditions to include wind direction and turbulence in the lake can increase algae and debris at our intakes.
Power ascension is in progress. Reactor power should be returned to 100 percent later this morning.
Thank you to everyone who supported the work associated with this downpower.
December 7, 2012 12-334
MESSAGE FROM EMERGENCY PLANNING
FitzPatrick Emergency Planning Medical Drill Scheduled for Today
This afternoon, December 7, 2012, FitzPatrick Emergency Response personnel (Operations, Chemistry and Rad Protection) will be conducting our annual “contaminated/injured” patient medical drill with Oswego City Fire Ambulance.
Here is what you might see and hear during the drill: Ambulance on site Station alarm/announcement calling out the first aid team Operations, Rad Protection and Chemistry personnel responding to the simulated injury
No action is required on the part of Fitzpatrick employees with the exception of the normal responders that have been designated to support the drill.
If you have any questions please contact Greg Firenze at extension 6507, Joe Barnes at extension 6030 or Pete Cullinan at extension 6859.
December 10, 2012 12-336
MESSAGE FROM BRIAN SULLIVAN
INPO Event Report IER-L2-12-84 Serious Injury from Arc Flash
On August 15, 2012, during a St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 refueling outage, supplemental electricians were disconnecting leads on a 480-volt breaker in the 2AB motor control center (MCC) when an arc flash occurred, resulting in one of the electricians receiving flash burns to the left side of his face and ear. The worker was transported to a local hospital and later to a burn center. Workers did not correctly perform live-dead-live checks or follow procedure use and adherence guidelines.
Lessons Learned: The electrical crewmembers deviated from standard skill-of-the-craft safe work practices when performing a zero voltage check in that they did not perform the last live check and did not use their voltage meter correctly. Thus, they did not recognize that the line side of the breaker was still energized as they proceeded to disconnect the terminals. When the crew reported that the line side of the breaker was de-energized, the superintendent at the job site did not stop work when the breaker status did not match the expected condition. No one involved followed up with operations, work control, or other station personnel to resolve this discrepancy before continuing the work. Additionally, the electrical crew performed the work instruction steps in the wrong sequence. The necessity of working the steps in order was not identified by the planner, reviewers, supervision, or the work crew. Performing the steps in the wrong sequence also resulted in the line side of the breaker remaining energized
Recommendations: Stations are expected to review the recommendations that follow and develop corrective actions applicable to the plant.
1. Ensure standards and training for live-dead-live checks emphasize the following: a. Proper identification and use of associated test equipment b. The need to perform and basis for performing a final test of the meter on a known energized source
2. Verify that a process is in place for relaxing PPE requirements and that it includes validation of acceptable conditions and approval from supervision and safety personnel.
3. Validate through behavioral observations that supervisory oversight monitors and reinforces requirements for relaxing PPE during work activities and confirms worker understanding of the risk associated with an activity. As discussed in SOER 10-2, Engaged, Thinking Organizations, common causes of consequential events include acceptance of risk by individuals without sufficient engagement of others in decision-making.
The Electrical Maintenance Department is the site owner for evaluation of this IER, which is being tracked via CR-JAF-2012-07949. Corrective actions applicable to FitzPatrick have been issued.
December 18, 2012 12-344
EMERGENCY PLANNING TO CONDUCT SITE ACCOUNTABILITY DRILL DURING OFF WORK HOURS
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, between 7 PM and 4 AM, Emergency Planning will conduct an off work hour site Accountability Drill in the Protected Area (PA). This drill tests the site's ability to perform accountability in the Control Room (CR), Technical Support Center (TSC) and Operations Support Center (OSC).
When the drill begins the station Evacuation alarm will sound and a Gaitronics announcement will instruct non essential staff to evacuate the protected area and a second announcement will follow for the commencement of accountability for ERO personnel. Following these announcements Emergency Response Organization (ERO) members (all on-site members of teams 1, 2, 3 and 4) need to report to their assigned Emergency Response Facility (CR, TSC and OSC). When the ERO members report to the CR, TSC and OSC they must card into the card readers by placing the bar code side of your security badge up near the card reader. There is no need to set up either facility or obtain any of your emergency procedures. The staff assigned to the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) and Joint Information Center (JIC), nonessential personnel, contractors, and visitors will evacuate the Protected Area (do NOT report to the EOF or JIC). You may proceed to the Training Building or leave site. Once the accountability process is complete, an announcement will be made indicating this condition. At that point, all personnel are free to return to their normal routines. If at anytime during the drill an emergency condition arises we will terminate the drill and allow staff to take the appropriate actions.
Exemption requests for priority work can be made by department Supervisors to Emergency Planning. The list will be reviewed and evaluated by station leadership to determine what personnel are required to be excused from the drill. A list of exempted staff will be provided to Security prior to the commencement of the drill.
The Emergency Response Organization Notification System (ERONS) WILL NOT be activated.
If you have any questions, please contact Greg Firenze at x6507.
Special NOTE to ERO responders: Do NOT confuse this drill activity with the "all respond" unannounced 3-year mobilization I augmentation (call-in) drill.
December 20, 2012 12-346
MESSAGE FROM MIKE COLOMB, SITE VP
Yesterday, 12/19/12, the site lead team held an offsite meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to review 2012 performance and determine the focus areas for 2013. As a result, the following areas were selected for 2013 station focus areas:
x Developing People x Adherence to Standards x Equipment Reliability x Outage Performance
In addition, the focus area action plans were drafted for each focus area. Additional information and details are forthcoming for each focus area.
December 21, 2012 12-347
MESSAGE FROM SITE VP MIKE COLOMB
FitzPatrick Operators Performed Downpower Overnight
FitzPatrick operators commenced a reactor downpower at approximately 11 p.m. last night to address indications of increased in-leakage in the ‘A’ main condenser waterbox.
Operators reduced reactor power to 75 percent to allow workers to investigate the waterbox. Reactor power was reduced to 50 percent early this morning to allow workers to make the necessary repairs. Reactor power is currently 50 percent and stable. The downpower allows us to place the plant in an appropriate condition to conduct the work safely and with the least amount of radiation exposure.
Maintenance should begin tube plugging activities in the ‘A’ 1 waterbox by midday today.
NUCLEAR NON-QUALITY RELATED EN-HU-101 REV. 10 MANAGEMENT MANUAL INFORMATIONAL USE Human Performance Program
ATTACHMENT 9.7 SAFETY BULLETIN Sheet 1 of 1
James A. FitzPatrick CR-JAF-2012-06757 Near Miss Incident Description
While welding in the 272' north Heater Bay, a spark fell below to the Drain Cooler room on 252’ and ignited a small piece of maslin. The spark got through an opening in the SilTemp, burned through the herculite underneath and fell to the floor below.
SilTemp peeled back to reveal Maselin on 252’ that caught on fire.
herculite over grating that was damaged by sparks.
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Immediate Actions Taken x The Control Room was notified, the Fire Brigade was dispatched at 0400 and the fire was immediately put out by 0403. x Additional Fire Watch was placed below in the Drain Cooler room for subsequent welding activities. x The area was inspected for further damage. x The Vendor performed a stand down with all work groups performing hot work.
What Specific Behaviors need to be reinforced to prevent further incidents? x When working on grating you must make sure all surfaces in your work area are covered adequately to prevent impacting the area below. x Ensure you do a 360 degree Job Site Review prior to performing work and when returning from breaks. x A solid Job Site Review will prompt you to evaluate: - What hazards exist? - Who can get hurt? - What can go wrong? - How are my actions going to affect others? - Housekeeping items that need to be addressed prior to starting work.
Lessons Learned and HU Message
Every time you perform your work regardless of how many times you’ve done it before, you have to assess the situation for hidden hazards. Stay focused on your work and how it will affect work in surrounding areas.
This incident __is x Is Not categorized as a Human Performance Event/Error
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ATTACHMENT 9.5 DEPARTMENT CLOCK RESET/CONSEQUENTIAL ERROR – YELLOW MEMO Sheet 1 of 1
Yellow Memo Station Consequential Error Date: 10/10/12 Site: FitzPatrick From: Name, General Manager Plant Operations Subject: Cavity Decon Error (CR-JAF-2012-07131) The Consequential Error:
The wrong chemical was used for cavity decon during drain down contrary to the approved cavity decon plan. This caused high reactor water conductivity impacting plant chemistry which resulted in a Station Consequential Error. Why did it happen (preliminary cause(s), Error Precursors, and Error Likely Situations )? The decision to use the incorrect chemical was made by an individual who did not have a full understanding of the plan and was not part of the pre-job brief. Workers who were performing the cavity decon and who were briefed on the plan did not challenge or validate the correct chemical was being used.
What Specific Expected Behaviors for managers, supervisors, and/or workers need to be reinforced? Always follow the plan you are briefed on. If you get into the field and there is ANY deviation from the plan, you must STOP and contact your supervisor for resolution. Do not proceed unless there is clear direction provided by supervision to deviate from a plan. What immediate and/or interim actions are necessary to prevent further degradation or recurrence of the error? x Due to strong engagement by Chemistry personnel, the rise in conductivity was observed and reported immediately. x Cavity decon was stopped until the cause of the rising conductivity could be determined and the chemical in use was removed from the refuel floor. x The proper chemical was obtained and cavity decon continued. x All individuals involved with the activity were coached and a HPER was performed.
What is the overall Human Performance message? Deviating from a plan, especially when in the field typically results in human performance errors and often impacts other groups within the organization. Stay engaged and focus on performing your work exactly as planned. Challenge each other to ensure you are not taking inappropriate actions or proceeding in the face of uncertainty.
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NUCLEAR NON-QUALITY RELATED EN-HU-101 REV. 8 MANAGEMENT MANUAL INFORMATIONAL USE Human Performance Program
ATTACHMENT 9.8 STATION CLOCK RESET – RED SHEET Sheet 1 of 1 Red Memo- JAF Tech Spec Event Date: November 26, 2012 Site: FitzPatrick From: Dave Poulin, Operations Manager Subject: Containment Valves Out of Position (CR-JAF-2012-8359) The Error: (Description including consequences to people/equipment)
On November 24, 2012, Drywell/Torus Exhaust to SGT Isolation Valves were not repositioned for Mode 2 which is a condition prohibited by Technical Specifications.
Why did it happen - preliminary cause(s), Precursors, and Error Likely Situations? On November 23, 2012, Drywell and Torus ventilation was placed in service in order to reduce containment pressure. The procedure allows opening these valves when primary containment is not required. The plant was in mode 4 and primary containment was not required. The following day, a normal reactor start up was commenced. The crew failed to recognize valves out of position for mode 2 because they did not adequately track the status of the procedure in progress. Contributing to this event, the crew turnover notes were inaccurate or incomplete. What Specific Expected Behaviors for managers, supervisors, and/or workers need to be reinforced? All Licensed Operators have the responsibility to adhere to all of the applicable regulations and procedures which govern the operation of the plant. Precise communications, verbal and written, is critical to the safe operation and maintenance of the plant. Turnovers are performed so that the on-coming individual is aware of the actual plant and job status. Teamwork. Often individual team members will have a vital piece of information. It is imperative that all members of the team are engaged in a task to ensure this information is shared amongst members. A questioning attitude is a personal and organizational approach to foreseeing potential error traps and putting robust barriers in place to prevent errors. We need to actively seek out areas where the procedure or process do not provide robust barriers and revise the procedure and process to put in place adequate controls to prevent errors.
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What immediate and/or interim actions are necessary to prevent further degradation or recurrence of the error? Operations management is performing a stand down with the operating crews to ensure that the crews understand the proper methods of status control, Technical Specification compliance and tracking procedures in use. A Dynamic Learning Activity to train and practice these behaviors with all Licensed Operators will be completed.
What is the overall Human Performance message? A questioning attitude, exhibiting “Thinking Compliance” and accurate turnover practices are a vital part of ensuring success through safe and effective operation of the plant and maintaining personnel safety.
EN-HU-101 REV. 8 ENCLOSURE to JLIC-13-0001
Part VII
SPECIAL REPORTS
Newsletter, Employee Concerns Program
A Wide Range Of Expertise is at Your Disposal October, 2012 During our most recent Nuclear Safety Cul-
ture Assessment, some workers expressed that they might be reluctant use the Employ- ee Concerns Program because the Employee Concerns Program Coordinator on site did not have the background or expertise to re- solve an issue outside their particular area of expertise. One of the roles of the on site Employee Concerns Coordinator is to be the point of contact for workers when they have a desire to raise an issue outside the normal report- ing methods. In that capacity, the Coordina- tor becomes an advocate for the resolution available and has been successfully used of the issue. You can think of your on site in the past to address complex and/or Coordinator as a gate keeper to the resolu- highly specialized issues brought to the tion of your issue. program. Each Employee Concerns Coordinator has When issues arise that are not aligned with been through a training program designed to the fleet’s internal expertise, or when provide them with the skills to perform in- complete independence is warranted, the vestigations. This includes how to perform Employee Concerns Program reaches out an intake of your concern and get the initial to outside independent resources. As an facts, how to develop an investigation plan, example, we’ve used independent exper- interviewing techniques, how to come to tise in legal, regulatory compliance and valid supportable conclusions based on the oversight to resolve issues brought to the facts gathered, how to write an investigation program. report so that an independent reviewer As an employee or supplemental worker,
would come to the same conclusion (and you can be confident that when you bring only the same conclusion) as the investiga- an issue to your on site Employee Con- tor. cerns Coordinator, the appropriate exper- The Employee Concerns Department staff tise will be applied who fully understands has a wide range of expertise and is fre- your issue and can resolve your concern. quently called on to perform investigations You can contact your on site Coordinator at sister sites around the fleet. The experi- or any other member of the Employee ence of the group includes; operations, engi- Concerns Department to get your issue neering, maintenance, chemistry, corrective action program, licensing, industrial safety, addressed. security, human resources and more. In ad- Contact information for the entire Em- ENTERGY NUCLEAR dition to the expertise within the depart- ployee Concerns staff is provided on page ment, the expertise of the entire fleet is 4 of this newsletter.
Inside this issue:
A Wide Range of Expertise is at your Disposal p. 1
The Ground Rules of Ethics p. 2
ECP Coordinator Selected at River Bend p. 2
Synergy NSCA Results p. 3
Something to Make you Smile p.4 EmployeeConcerns Program The Ground Rules of Ethics (continued) The Ground Rules of Ethics (1)
values constitute the ground rules of portant duties relating to respect ethics. (giving people information they ought to have to make informed Principled reasoning is a way of think- decisions about their own lives) and ing about our actions that involve sys- trustworthiness (being candid about tematic consideration of moral princi- information the other person would ples. In effect, these principles are like want to know). Similarly, under the a series of filters through which every guise of caring, employers may give decision must be processed. Being employees insincere praise and false trustworthy is not enough. We must feedback during performance re- also be fair and caring. Obeying the views. Such ostensibly ethically- An old airline pilot motto is “in God law is not enough. We must also be motivated decisions mask self- we trust, everything else we check”. responsible for the consequences of our serving motives for keeping the in- When the stakes are high and the varia- actions. Principled reasoning based on formation secret and they also ig- bles are complex it’s a matter of simple core ethical values can help us detect nore the competing moral obliga- prudence to supplement subjective feel- situations where we focus so hard on tions of respect and trustworthiness. ings with systematic examination of the one moral principle that we carelessly critical factors that go into a wise deci- sacrifice others. In selecting the six terms that com- sion. So it is with the challenge of ethi- prise the pillars of character, the Sometimes we are so focused on being cal decision making—knowing and group at the Aspen Conference con- fair and consistent that we ignore the doing the right thing. sidered a wide array of words. Alt- separate obligation to be caring and hough the terms ultimately selected As much as we would like believe that compassionate (to temper justice with represent discrete ethical concepts all we need is good intentions and intu- mercy). Sometimes we are so con- that the participant thought of as ition, living an ethical life, being a cerned with getting a job done that we universal truths, the specific termi- good person, requires a disciplined ignore the moral implications of the nology reflects some degree of arbi- commitment to think and act in accord- way we do it. trariness. For example, though the ance with fundamental principles of Using the six pillars as a checklist can word “caring’ was selected describe right and wrong. The six core ethical dramatically improve the ethical quali- the category of obligations relating values are referred to as “the six pillars ty of decisions. For example, parents to concern for others, word like of character”; trustworthiness, respect, who decide to deceive their teenage “compassion”, or “kindness”, or responsibility, fairness, caring, and children “for their own good” about “love” may have been just as good. citizenship provide both objective crite- such matters as adoption and divorce The primary goal was to select a ria and a workable list of values that may justify their decision based on the short list of easily understood words should guide all our choices. The stand- principle of caring, but they often un- that specific enough to provide help- ards of conduct that arise out of those consciously ignore the equally im- Continued on page 4. Employee Concerns Coordinator Selected at River Bend Don Wells, River Bend’s former Em- I&C Supervisor/Coordinator. Lisa technical courses designed to develop ployee Concern Coordinator retired has an extensive background work- the supervisory skills necessary to after over 30 years of service with ing with the cross-functional Work maintain qualifications as a Mainte- Entergy. His dedication and experi- Management team and has complet- nance First Line Supervisor, includ- ence will be missed by all who inter- ed many technical and non- ing courses such as BWR Tech, Kep- acted with Don over his career. ner-Tregoe Problem Solving Deci- sion Making, MARC Principles and, Replacing Don as the new Employee most recently, Eckerd College Lead- Concerns Coordinator at River Bend ership Development. is Lisa Creekbaum. Lisa has been with Entergy for 32 years with the Prior to her supervisory career, Lisa most recent 27 years at River Bend was a member of IBEW serving as Station. She has worked primarily in both Steward and Chief Steward. Maintenance and PS&O during her Lisa can be reached at (225) 336- tenure, with her last assignment being 6200.
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NUCLEAR SAFETY CULTURE
Location Metric Trend Industry Quartile
Vermont Yankee 4.12 +0.8% 1st Waterford 3 4.07 +0.9% 1st Arkansas Nuclear One 3.97 +0.1% 2nd Indian Point 3.95 +2.1% 2nd J.A. FitzPatrick 3.94 -0.6% 2nd River Bend 3.84 -6.4% 3rd Pilgrim 3.79 -4.1% 4th Grand Gulf 3.68 -5.0% 4th Palisades1 Pending Pending Pending Echelon 4.11 +0.8% N/A White Plains 4.16 -1.4% N/A
1Palisades is scheduled to participate in October 2012.
Where Do We Go From Here? The table above shows the results of proach to review, analyze and respond ministered in 2009, over 500 discreet Entergy’s 2012 Nuclear Safety Culture to results of employee safety culture site and fleet level actions were devel- Assessment (NSCA) that was adminis- and work environment assessments oped and tracked to completion using tered in February of 2012. that may have an impact on nuclear PCRS and 16 department level action safety culture or safety conscious work plans were developed and implement- What we do with the survey results is a environment. ed. question often asked by workers who sometimes say that they don’t see how The procedure contains timelines and The 2012 NSCA survey results will the company responds to these kinds of survey response protocols that include again be relied upon to drive work en- surveys. the use of the Corrective Action Pro- vironment improvements at the depart- gram for conditions deemed adverse to ment, site and fleet levels. Entergy’s procedure EN-QV-134 was quality, and the development of action developed to establish a consistent ap- Each site’s NSA Director has the lead plans to address identified weaknesses. on developing your site’s action plan Individual departments that reach a to address the survey results and en- specific threshold will develop action sures that departments that require sep- plans to address the drivers of identi- arate action plans develop and imple- fied departmental specific workplace ment them. weaknesses. Similarly, each site will Your input into Entergy’s NSCA sur- develop a site wide action plan to ad- vey provides valuable insights that dress composite site weaknesses, and drive the work environment changes finally a fleet action plan will be devel- which allow us to continue to improve oped to act upon those issues that are our nuclear safety culture so we can best addressed programmatically and continue to assure safe, reliable opera- that have a broad impact. tion of our nuclear assets. As a result of our previous NSCA ad-
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The Ground Rules of Ethics (continued from page 2)
ful guidance as the discrete qualities that concerned with all the qualities and be- Caring. Caring is a central value relat- constitute morality and good character. havior that make a person worthy of trust ing to sincere and abiding concern for Though there is nothing inherently sa- especially integrity, honesty, promise the well-being of others. Concepts of cred about the language used to describe keeping and loyalty. charity, kindness, compassion, empathy the six pillars of character, the and sharing are included. Respect. Respect focuses on the moral “Character Counts! Coalition” has obligation to honor essential worth and proved the benefit of using a common Citizenship. The concept of citizenship dignity of the individual. It is expressed includes civic virtues and duties that language to describe moral truths. in terms of positive qualities such as ci- prescribe how we ought to behave as Specific definitions were added to the vility, courtesy, dignity, autonomy, toler- part of a community. The exercise of terms selected by the Aspen delegates. ance and acceptance. It also involves god citizenship requires doing one’s Each term has been defined broadly prohibitions against such conduct as vio- share to make society work and demon- enough to embrace a cluster of related lence, humiliation, manipulation and strating a concern for future genera- values (for example, responsibility in- exploitation. tions. A good citizen, for example, re- cludes accountability, pursuit of excel- spects the law, reports crimes, serves Responsibility. Responsibility speaks to lence and self-restraint) but not so broad- on juries, votes, pays taxes and protects the moral obligations to be accountable, ly that important distinctions are blurred the environment. pursue excellence and exercise self- (respect, for example, was not defined to respect. include obligation of caring, honesty and fairness). To keep the six concepts sepa- Fairness and Justice. For simplicity, the rate, each is defined without reference to single term fairness is used but both con- any of the other five. cepts are involved. Fairness embodies concern with equity, equality, impartiali- Trustworthiness. Trustworthiness is the ty, proportionality, openness and due broadest and most complicated of the six process. core ethical values. It is a broad value
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