IR 05000254/2020501
| ML20246G619 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 09/08/2020 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke Operations Branch III |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2020501 | |
| Download: ML20246G619 (7) | |
Text
September 8, 2020
SUBJECT:
QUAD CITIES NUCLEAR POWER STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000254/2020501 AND 05000265/2020501
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On August 18, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Kenneth Ohr, 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, Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000254 and 05000265 License Nos. DPR-29 and DPR-30
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000254 and 05000265
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000254/2020501 and 05000265/2020501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-501-0014
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station
Location:
Cordova, IL
Inspection Dates:
August 10, 2020 to August 18, 2020
Inspectors:
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Hansen, Sr. Emergency Preparedness Inspector
R. Murray, Senior Resident Inspector
J. Park, Reactor Inspector
Approved By:
Patricia J. Pelke, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness inspection at Quad Cities Nuclear Power 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 on August 11, 2020.
The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Quad Cities Station that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Alert in response to abnormal plant conditions.
The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event requiring the declaration of a Site Area Emergency, and then a General Emergency, as well as the development of Protective Action Recommendations that were communicated to the required state and local government agencies.
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 June 30,
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)4th quarter 2019 - 2nd quarter 2020
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) 4th quarter 2019 - 2nd quarter 2020
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) 4th quarter 2019 - 2nd quarter
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On August 18, 2020, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness inspection results to Mr. Kenneth Ohr, 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
257907
EP 2Q19 PI Drill TSC Demonstration Criteria Failure
05/29/2019
257911
EP 2Q19 PI Drill TSC Performance Issues
05/29/2019
257914
EP 2Q19 PI Drill OSC Demonstration Criteria Failure
06/19/2019
04325364
EP 1Q20 PI Drill TSC Demonstration Criteria Failure
03/10/2020
04325368
EP 1Q20 PI Drill TSC Performance Issues
03/10/2020
04325384
OSC Demonstration Criteria Failure
03/10/2020
04325388
OSC Performance Issues
03/10/2020
Miscellaneous
Addendum 3
Emergency Action Levels For Quad Cities Station
Procedures
Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Dose Assessment
Emergency Classification and Protective Action
Recommendations
EP-AA-111-F-06
Quad Cities PAR Flowchart
I
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) / Emergency
Response Facility (ERF) Activation and Operation
TSC Activation and Operation
Personnel Protective Actions
Miscellaneous
Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station 2020 Biennial Emergency
Preparedness Exercise Scenario
06/12/2020
71151
Miscellaneous
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- Drill/Exercise Performance
4th quarter
2019 - 2nd
quarter 2020
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- ERO Readiness
4th quarter
2019 - 2nd
quarter 2020
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- Alert and Notification System Reliability
4th quarter
2019 - 2nd
quarter 2020