IR 05000255/2020501
| ML20324A111 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 11/20/2020 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke Operations Branch III |
| To: | Corbin D Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2020501 | |
| Download: ML20324A111 (8) | |
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November 20, 2020
SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2020501
Dear Mr. Corbin:
On November 4, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palisades Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with you 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, Digitally signed by Patricia J. Pelke Pelke Date: 2020.11.20 13:43:38 -06'00'
Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 05000255 License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000255
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-501-0012
Licensee:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Palisades Nuclear Plant
Location:
Covert, Michigan
Inspection Dates:
October 26, 2020 to November 4, 2020
Inspectors:
L. Cender, Health Physicist
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
R. Ng, Project Engineer
Approved By:
Patricia J. Pelke, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness inspection at Palisades Nuclear Plant, 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 October 27, 2020.
The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Palisades Nuclear Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Alert in response to a 400 gallon per minute steam generator tube rupture that resulted in the actuation of the essential core cooling system (ECCS). 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 September 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)01/01/2019 - 06/30/2020
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) 01/01/2019 - 06/30/2020
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) 01/01/2019 - 06/30/2020
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On November 4, 2020, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness inspection results to Darrell Corbin and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-PLP-2019-
01450
Warehouse 2 Personnel did not Hear PA Announcement or
04/10/2019
CR-PLP-2019-
01532
Drill Controllers Unable to Maintain Constant Communication
04/16/2019
CR-PLP-2019-
01537
EOF Dose Assessment Team Dose Assessment Errors
04/16/2019
CR-PLP-2019-
2083
PA Announcements Not Being Heard in Warehouse 2
05/22/2019
CR-PLP-2019-
2090
Exercise ERO Members Do Not Have Respiratory
Qualifications
05/22/2019
CR-PLP-2020-
00606
OSC Did Not Administer KI Although Authorized
2/24/2020
Miscellaneous
Two Years of Drill and Exercise Scenario Timelines
10/01/2018 -
10/01/2020
Two Years of Drill and Exercise Corrective Action Program
Issues
10/01/2018 -
10/01/2020
20 NRC Evaluated Emergency Planning Exercise Critique
Summary (PowerPoint Presentation)
10/27/2020
Procedures
EAL Basis
Emergency Action Level Technical Bases
EI-1
Emergency Classification and Actions
EI-11
Determination of Extent of Core Damage
EI-3
Communications and Notifications
EI-4.1
Technical Support Center Activation
EI-4.2
Operations Support Center Activation
EI-4.3
Emergency Operations Facility Activation
EI-6.13
Protective Action Recommendations for Offsite Populations
Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) Operations
Technical Support Center (TSC) Operations
Operations Support Center (OSC) Operations
Palisades Nuclear Plant Site Emergency Plan
Miscellaneous
Palisades Nuclear Plant 2020 Emergency Exercise Scenario
08/26/2020
71151
Miscellaneous
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
01/01/2019 -
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
- Drill/Exercise Performance
06/30/2020
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- ERO Participation
01/01/2019 -
06/30/2020
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- Alert and Notification System Reliability
01/01/2019 -
06/30/2020