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USNRC
Since 1985, BAA has an extensive record of technical support to the USNRC including participation and/or leadership on essentially every type of inspection for both operating plant licenses and new reactor combined operating license applications, as well as, engineering support of both
10 CFR 50 and
10 CFR 52 licensing activities.
Engineering Evaluations
- Performed a detailed evaluation of existing custom Technical Specifications for NRC Region V. This study involved analysis of the existing Technical Specifications for completeness and efficacy, comparison to current generation standard B&W Technical Specifications, and comparison to next generation technical specifications currently under development. BAA developed a computerized relational data base format for the study and delivered recommendations which resulted in major NRC initiated license amendments for operational and regulatory performance improvements.
- Special event follow-up for NRC Region III at Fermi-2 for turbine driven reactor feed pump failure at power including effectiveness of licensee response, adequacy of licensee root cause determination and corrective actions, and recommendations for return to power operation, including pump/turbine vendor support and performance.
- Performed synergistic computer analyses for NRC Region I of fluid dynamics and destructive flow patterns similar to those causing piping failures at Surry. Analysis included systems at Susquehanna, Beaver Valley, Peach Bottom and other facilities for NRC Region I.
- Provided long term electrical engineering review of plant engineering, modifications, and construction at in support of the NRC Office of Special Projects at the Comanche Peak station.
- Participated in nationwide program for review of emergency operating procedure (EOP) evaluation. Projects include Fermi 2, Fitzpatrick, Quad Cities, Millstone, Cooper, Browns Ferry, Hope Creek, Vermont Yankee and Duane Arnold NPPs. Provided support to regional office EOP inspections and follow-ups at Comanche Peak and Cooper Nuclear Stations.
- Participated in one-year nationwide evaluation of utility, NSSS vendor, and architect engineer practices for nuclear plant design and design basis management. Contributed to and provided principal report assembly services for draft NUREG resulting from the evaluation.
- Provided team members for special review engineering, maintenance, and procurement support of Zion NPP emergency diesel generators.
- Developed inspection procedures and NRC-internal training for review of licensee programs for the engineering, maintenance and testing of check valves.