IR 05000254/2022501
| ML22223A013 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 08/15/2022 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2022501 | |
| Download: ML22223A013 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
QUAD CITIES NUCLEAR POWER STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000254/2022501 AND 05000265/2022501
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On July 14, 2022, 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. Drew Smith 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:
05000254/2022501 and 05000265/2022501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2022-501-0008
Licensee:
Constellation Nuclear
Facility:
Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station
Location:
Cordova, IL
Inspection Dates:
July 11, 2022 to July 14, 2022
Inspectors:
D. Chyu, Reactor Engineer
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Kutlesa, Physical Security Inspector
C. Zoia, Senior Operations Engineer
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 biennial exercise 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 July 12, 2022.
The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station that initiated with the declaration and notification of a Notice of Unusual Event (NOUE) in response to the loss of all offsite AC power capability to Unit 1 Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) buses for greater than fifteen minutes.
The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of an Alert, 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 the biennial emergency plan exercise on June 1,
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) October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) October 1, 2021 through March 31,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On July 14, 2022, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Drew Smith and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
First Quarter ERO Drill Performance
03/22/2021
21 Off-Year TSC Demonstration Criteria Failure
07/01/2021
21 Off-Year Exercise Sim/CR Objective Failure
07/01/2021
QDC-EP-2021-OYE-CORP-EOF-Failed DC 3.3.1
07/26/2021
21 Quad Cities Medical Drill
11/12/2021
EP 1Q22 PI Drill TSC Objective Failure
03/03/2022
EP 1Q22 PI Drill CR/SIM Performance Issues
03/03/2022
EP 1Q22 PI Drill Facility and Equipment Issues
03/03/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
22 EP Pre Exercise Drill Issues
06/15/2022
Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Quad Cities Station
Addendum 3
Emergency Action Levels for Quad Cities Station
Dose Assessment
Core Damage Assessment (BWR)
Emergency Classification and Protective Action
Recommendations
EP-AA-111-F-06
Quad Cities PAR Flowchart
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) / Emergency
Response Facility (ERF) Activation and Operation
Technical Support Center Activation and Operation
Operations Support Center Activation and Operation
Emergency Operations Facility Activation and Operation
Procedures
Personnel Protective Actions
Miscellaneous
Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station 2022 Emergency
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Scenario
05/12/2022
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- Drill/Exercise Performance
10/01/2021 -
03/31/2022
71151
Miscellaneous
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- ERO Readiness
10/01/2021 -
03/31/2022
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- Alert and Notification System Reliability
10/01/2021 -
03/31/2022