December 20, 2012

Mr. Matthew W. Sunseri, President and Chief Executive Officer Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839

SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF PUBLIC MEETING WITH WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION

Dear Mr. Sunseri: On December 10, 2012, representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation met with NRC personnel at the NRC Region IV office in Arlington, TX to present an update on the initiatives being implemented to improve station performance. Specifically, performance improvement initiatives in the areas of Problem Identification and Resolution, and Human Performance were discussed. The list of attendees and a copy of the licensee’s presentation are included as Enclosures 1, 2, 3 and 4. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC’s “Rules of Practice,” a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC’s Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (The Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely, /RA/ Leonard Willoughby Chief, Project Branch B, Acting Division of Reactor Projects

Docket: 50-482 License: NPF-42 Enclosures:

1. Attendance List 2. Presentation Slides 3. Performance Indicators for Presentation 4. Wolf Creek Integrated Improvement Plan for P.1(c) Evaluation and P.1(d) Corrective

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UNITED STATESNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION IV1600 EAST LAMAR BLVD

ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4511

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Slide 1

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Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

December 10, 2012

Slide 2

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Agenda• Introductions

• Leadership at Wolf Creek

• 2013 Crucial Outcomes

• Improving Safety Culture

• Closing Comments

Slide 3

3

Introductions

• Russell Smith, Site Vice President & CNOO• John Broschak, Vice President Engineering• Al Camp, Plant Manager• Gary Pendergrass, Station Recovery Manager• Bill Muilenburg, Licensing Supervisor

Slide 4

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Wolf Creek Leadership Team

Legend Promoted Hired from outside Reassigned

Matt SunseriPresident & CEO

Robin RumasManager Quality

John BroschakVP Engineering

Rich ClemensVP Projects

Mike WestmanMgr.Regulatory Affairs

Annette StullChief Administrative Officer

Ron Hinsley Mgr. Information

Services

Pam BedgoodMgr. Radiation

Protection

Larry Upson Mgr. Integrated Plant

Scheduling

James KobyraMgr Design Eng.

Rich FlanniganMgr. Nuclear Eng.

Tiffany BabanMgr. System Eng.

Paul HerrmanMgr. Eng. Programs

Steve HenryMgr. Operations

Dave ErbeMgr. Security

Tim L. SmithMgr. ProjectConstruction

Brad SmithMgr. Project Eng.

OpenMgr. Project

Controls

Al Camp Plant Manager

Lanny RatzlaffMgr. Maintenance

Eddie RayMgr. Training

Jennifer YunkMgr. PI-OR

Russell SmithSite Vice President

Tammy JensenMgr. Chemistry

Warren WoodGeneral Counsel

Ellie McIntyreMgr. Human Resources

Dave Fehr Mgr. Supply Chain

Services

Brad Vickery Mgr. Financial

Services

Steve FinkeyMgr. Site Safety

Steve Doubet Mgr. Projects

Gary PendergrassMgr. Project

Oversight

Slide 5

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2013 Crucial Outcomes• Safe and Reliable Plant Operations

• Refuel 19

• Improving Emergency Diesel Generator Reliability

• Improving Safety Culture

• Technical Training Accreditation Renewal

Slide 6

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2013 Crucial OutcomesTimeline of Activities

2/13 3/13 4/13 5/13 6/13 7/13 8/13 9/13 10/13 11/13 12/13

2/4 - 3/30Refuel 19

- 4th AFWP- SBO Diesel- RCP Seals- ESW Pipe

- DigitalControls

CDBI4/8-5/10/13

5/6-5/17/13INPOE&A

Goal for95001

Inspection1st Qtr

7/5-7/19/13Tech TrainingAccredidation

Team Visit

10/17/17Tech

TrainingAccrediting

Board

Goal for 95002Inspection

2nd Qtr

11/11-11/15/13INPO Special

FocusInspection

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2013 Crucial Outcomes• Resources to Support 2013 Crucial Outcomes

– Normal versus current staffing– New teams put in place

• Station Integrated Improvement Team• Fast Track Modification Implementation Team• Technical Training Team• Procedure Process Improvement Team

– INPO Oversight – STARS Assistance

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Actions for Improving Safety CultureProblem Identification and Resolution• Accountability

– Behaviors– Accountability Model

• Knowledge/Skills– Reinforcing expectations– Training

• Oversight– Leadership– Closure Boards/CARB

• Results– Backlog– Timeliness/Quality

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Actions for Improving Safety CultureHuman Performance (Assumptions)

– New leadership enforcing higher standards– Plant licensing & design basis training completed– Continuing training on technical conscience principles– Revised technical task briefing requirements– In-line document quality review checklist expectations– Engineering Standards Team review & feedback– Intrusive Quarterly Performance Review/Trending (DRUM)– Use of training program to address performance gaps– Design basis improvement initiatives– Continue to close gaps in accounting for results

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Actions for Improving Safety CultureHuman Performance (Documentation)• Focus on right behaviors (using Accountability Model

and training to reinforce)– Procedure use and adherence– Stop when unsure and questioning attitude

• Focus on procedure, work instruction, and engineering product quality to ensure we are providing the right tools– Provide the right standards– Apply resources to improve products– Use quality review teams to help check and adjust the

standards

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Closing Comments• Behaviors Create a Safety Culture that Sustains

Top Performance– Consistent station fundamental behaviors– Use of Accountability Model

• Driving Performance– Thursday evening station alignment meetings and – Dedicated communication team– Driving the work schedule

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