IR 05000220/2021501
| ML21286A035 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 10/14/2021 |
| From: | Fred Bower NRC Region 1 |
| To: | Rhoades D Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2021501 | |
| Download: ML21286A035 (7) | |
Text
October 14, 2021
SUBJECT:
NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000220/2021501 AND 05000410/2021501
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On October 7, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Peter Orphanos, Site Vice President and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Division of Radiological Safety and Security Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch
Docket Nos. 05000220 and 05000410 License Nos. DPR-63 and NPF-69
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000220 and 05000410
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000220/2021501 and 05000410/2021501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-501-0004
Licensee:
Exelon Nuclear
Facility:
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
Location:
Oswego, NY
Inspection Dates:
October 04, 2021 to October 08, 2021
Inspectors:
J. Schoppy, Senior Reactor Inspector
J. Lilliendahl, Senior Emergency Response Coordinator
S. McCarver, Physical Security Inspector
M. Patel, Senior Reactor Inspector
J. Rady, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Approved By:
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
REACTOR SAFETY
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise. The exercise scenario simulated an anticipated transient without scram (ATWS), unisolable main steam line break into the turbine building, and fuel cladding failure on October 5, 2021. Exelon onsite emergency responders also participated in a simulated large-scale fire exercise scenario involving the Unit 1 spent fuel pool in order to demonstrate the extensive damage mitigation guidelines described in 10 CFR 50.155(b)(2) as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Appendix E.IV.F.2.j on October 6, 2021.
71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the following submitted Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan changes.
- EP-AA-1013 Addendum 3, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 1 Emergency Classification Technical Basis, Revision 6
- EP-AA-1013 Addendum 3 Appendix 1, NMP Unit 1 EAL Wallboard, Revision 2
- EP-AA-1013 Addendum 4, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 2 Emergency Classification Technical Basis, Revision 5
- EP-AA-1013 Addendum 4 Appendix 1, NMP Unit 2 EAL Wallboard, Revision 2
This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for biennial emergency plan exercise on August 30,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Sample (IP Section 02.12)===
- (1) April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) April 1, 2020 - June 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On October 7, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Peter Orphanos, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
277068
286090
4310600
4379903
4388902
4402131
4402132
4439898
4443766
4451214
4451228
4451245
4451260
4451339
4451342
4451344
Miscellaneous
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station 2021 Emergency
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Scenario
dated 8/5/21
Miscellaneous
EPFAQ 2019-04
Emergency Preparedness Program Frequently Asked
Questions
dated
7/18/20