IR 05000250/2008501
| ML080880185 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Turkey Point  |
| Issue date: | 03/27/2008 |
| From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | Stall J Florida Power & Light Co |
| References | |
| IR-08-501 | |
| Download: ML080880185 (12) | |
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March 27, 2008
SUBJECT:
TURKEY POINT NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000250/2008501 and 05000251/2008501
Dear Mr. Stall:
On February 29, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Emergency Preparedness inspection at your Turkey Point Units 3 and 4. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on February 29, 2008, with Mr. W. Jefferson, and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission=s rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document 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/
Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-250, 50-251 License Nos. DPR-31, DPR-41
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report No. 05000250/2008501, 05000251/2008501 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION II==
Docket Nos:
50-250, 50-251
License Nos:
Report Nos:
05000250/2008501 and 05000251/2008501
Licensee:
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
Facility:
Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 & 4
Location:
Florida City, FL
Dates:
February 25-29, 2008
Inspector:
Lee Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Approved by:
Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000250/2008501, 05000251/2008501; February 25-29, 2008; Turkey Point Nuclear Power
Plant, Units 3 and 4; Baseline Inspection.
The report covered an announced inspection by one emergency preparedness inspector. The NRC=s program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, AReactor Oversight Process.@
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
.
None
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP2 Alert and Notification System Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector evaluated the adequacy of licensee=s methods for testing the alert and notification system in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, Attachment 02, AAlert and Notification System (ANS) Testing@. The applicable planning standard 10 CFR Part 50.47(b)(5) and its related 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.D requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in NUREG-0654, ACriteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants,@ Revision 1, was also used as a reference.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the alert and notification system on an biennial basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP3 Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Staffing and Augmentation System
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector reviewed the licensee=s ERO augmentation staffing requirements and process for notifying the ERO to ensure the readiness of key staff for responding to an event and timely facility activation. The qualification records of key position ERO personnel were reviewed to ensure all ERO qualifications were current. A sample of problems identified from augmentation drills or system tests performed since the last inspection were reviewed to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 03, Aand Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Augmentation Testing.@
The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(2) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the ERO staffing and augmentation system on a biennial basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP4 Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector=s review of revisions to the emergency plan, implementing procedures, and EAL changes was performed to determine that changes had not decreased the effectiveness of the plan. The inspector evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q)reviews associated with non-administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures, and EAL changes. The inspector reviewed Turkey Point Emergency Plan revision 46 and changes to the implementing procedures from February 2007 to February 2008.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 04, AEmergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes.@ The applicable planning standard (PS), 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the EAL and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP5 Correction of Emergency Preparedness (EP) Weaknesses
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector reviewed the corrective actions identified through the EP program to determine the significance of the issues and to determine if repeat problems were occurring. The facility=s self-assessments and audits were reviewed to assess the licensee=s ability to be self-critical, thus avoiding complacency and degradation of their EP program. In addition, inspector reviewed licensee=s self-assessments and audits to assess the completeness and effectiveness of all EP-related corrective actions.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 05, ACorrection of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies.@
The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the correction of emergency preparedness weaknesses on a biennial basis.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector sampled licensee submittals for the three Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for units. For each of the submittals reviewed, the inspector reviewed the period from January 2007 to December 2007. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, ARegulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline,@ Revision 5, were used to verify the basis in reporting for each data element.
Cornerstone Emergency Preparedness
$ Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
$ Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
$ Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)
The inspectors reviewed portions of the raw PI data developed from monthly performance indicator reports and discussed the methods for compiling and reporting the PIs with cognizant emergency preparedness personnel. The inspector also independently screened drill and exercise opportunity evaluations, drill participation reports, and drill evaluations. Selected reported values were calculated to verify their accuracy. The inspectors compared graphical representations from the most recent PI report to the raw data to verify that the data was correctly reflected in the report.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection satisfied three inspection samples for PI verification on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit
On February 29, 2008, the inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. W.
Jefferson, and other members of your staff. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or reviewed during the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
- W. Jefferson, Vice-President - Turkey Point
- M. Kiley, Plant General Manager
- R. Mothena, Manager Nuclear Plant Support Services
- G. Warriner, Manager Emergency Preparedness
- M. Murray, Emergency Preparedness Supervisor
- C. Brunstetter, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- A. Roberts, Operations Manager
- M. Crosby, Site Quality Manager