IR 05000220/2023501
| ML23290A029 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 10/17/2023 |
| From: | Daniel Schroeder Division of Operating Reactors |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2023501 | |
| Download: ML23290A029 (1) | |
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October 17, 2023
SUBJECT:
NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000220/2023501 AND 05000410/2023501
Dear David Rhoades:
On October 5, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station and discussed the results of this inspection with 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, Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
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:
05000220/2023501 and 05000410/2023501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2023-501-0003
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
Location:
Oswego, NY
Inspection Dates:
October 2, 2023 to October 5, 2023
Inspectors:
J. DeBoer, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
B. Fuller, Senior Operations Engineer
J. Lilliendahl, Senior Emergency Response Coord
S. Mercurio, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Rady, Senior Reactor Inspector
Approved By:
Daniel L. Schroeder, 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.
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 a seismic event which caused a loss of power, a line break inside of containment, and an Anticipated Transient Without Scram (ATWS) but alternate rod insertion was successful in shutting down the reactor for Unit 1 on October 3, 2023.
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.
- Q 22-59 - EP-AA-1013, Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Nine Mile Point Station, Revision 9
- Q 22-47 - EP-AA-1013, Addendum 2, Nine Mile Point Station Units 1 and 2 Evacuation Time Estimates, Revision 2
- Q 22-47 - EP-AA-1013, Addendum 2 JAF Nuclear Power Plant Evacuation Time Estimates, Revision 1
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 24,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12)===
- (1) July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
EP03: Alert and Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2022 through 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 5, 2023, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to 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
Resulting from
Inspection
Procedures
Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Revision 33
Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Nine Mile Point
Station
Revision 9
Procedures
Q 22-47
EP-AA-1013, Addendum 2, NMP Stations Unit 1 and 2
Evacuation Time Estimates
Revision 2
Q 22-47
EP-AA-1013, Addendum 2 JAF Nuclear Power Plant
Evacuation Time Estimates
Revision 1
Q 22-59
EP-AA-1013, Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Nine
Mile Point Station
Revision 9