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External Operations Experience Update: Arkansas Nuclear One Findings; and Executive Order 13650

External Operations Experience Update: Arkansas Nuclear One Findings; and Executive Order 13650. Department of Energy Operating Experience Work Group July 8, 2014 Larry Stirling, Office of Analysis (AU-23). NRC Findings on Arkansas Nuclear One Accident.

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External Operations Experience Update: Arkansas Nuclear One Findings; and Executive Order 13650

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  1. External Operations Experience Update: Arkansas Nuclear One Findings; and Executive Order 13650 Department of Energy Operating Experience Work Group July 8, 2014 Larry Stirling, Office of Analysis (AU-23)

  2. NRC Findings on Arkansas Nuclear One Accident • On March 31, 2013 a temporary lifting assembly collapsed while moving a 525 ton component (stator)of a turbine, in Unit 1 • Stator fell through hole in floor onto a heavy transport vehicle • One killed, eight injured

  3. NRC Findings on Arkansas Nuclear One Accident • Stator ruptured a water pipe in transport vehicle bay, causing flooding • Certain electrical systems shared by Units 1 and 2 were damaged • Emergency generators used for six days to supply power to cooling systems for Unit 1

  4. NRC Findings on Arkansas Nuclear One Accident • NRC concluded Entergy: • Approved a design for the temporary hoisting assembly that was not supported by detailed drawings, specifications, evaluations and/or certifications • Failed to review associated calculations to ensue that the assembly was designed to support the projected load

  5. NRC Findings on Arkansas Nuclear One Accident • Failed to carry out a load test on the lifting assembly in all configurations for which it would be used • Did not ensure adequate supervisory and management oversight of the contractors and other supplemental personnel involved with the stator lift • September, 2013 OSHA cited 26 safety violations and fines totaling $150,000

  6. NRC Findings on Arkansas Nuclear One Accident • Link to inspection report, March 24, 2014: http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1315/ML13158A242.pdf • Link to NRC News http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1417/ML14175B146.pdf

  7. Executive Order 13650: Actions to Improve Chemical Facility Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment, May 2014 • Issued August 1, 2013 • Purpose: to enhance the safety and security of chemical facilities and reduce risks associaed with hazardous chemicals to owners and operators, workers and communities.

  8. Executive Order 13650: Actions to Improve Chemical Facility Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment, May 2014 • Directs EPA, DOL, DHS, DOJ, DOT, Dept. Agriculture and DOT to identify ways to improve operational coordination with State, local, tribal, and territorial partners; • To enhance safety and security in chemical facilities; • And to work with stakeholders to identify best practices to reduce safety and security risks in production and storage of potentially harmful chemicals • Modernize polities, regulations and standards

  9. Executive Order 13650: Actions to Improve Chemical Facility Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment, May 2014 • Establishes a Chemical Facility Safety and Security Working Group to oversee effort. • Establishes a Federal Action Plan • Strengthen Community Planning and Preparedness • Enhance Federal Operational Coordination • Improve Data Management • Modernize Policies and Regulations • Incorporate Stakeholder Feedback and Develop Best Practices

  10. Executive Order 13650: Actions to Improve Chemical Facility Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment, May 2014 • Link to report http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/08/01/executive-order-improving-chemical-facility-safety-and-security • Link to OSHA Status Report https://www.osha.gov/chemicalexecutiveorder/final_chemical_eo_status_report.pdf

  11. Executive Order 13650: Actions to Improve Chemical Facility Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment, May 2014 • General Links: • Online repository for best practices: https://www.llis.dhs.gov/topics/chemical-facility-safety-and-security • Chemicals of Interest: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/chemsec_appendixa-chemicalofinterestlist.pdf • OSHA EO Webpage: https://www.osha.gov/chemicalexecutiveorder

  12. Executive Order 13650: Actions to Improve Chemical Facility Safety and Security – A Shared Commitment, May 2014 • Appendix B: Glossary of Terms has some informative links. A few are provided as examples. • Link to Facility Response Plan: http://www.epa.gov/OEM/content/frps/index.htm • Link to Process Safety Management Standard: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/processsafetymanagement/

  13. Appendix C: Resources, links to a variety of websites; a few are provided as examples; • Link to Chemical Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): https://www.dhs.gov/chemical-facility-anti-terrorism-standards • Link to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO): http://www2.epa.gov/cameo

  14. Contact Information: Larry Stirling Office of Analysis (AU-23) 202-586-2417 john.stirling@hq.doe.gov

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