IR 05000255/2022001

Integrated Inspection Report 05000255/2022001

ML22131A366
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	05/13/2022
From:	Billy Dickson NRC/RGN-III/DRP/B2
To:	Corbin D Entergy Nuclear Operations
References
IR 2022001
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May 12, 2022

SUBJECT:

PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2022001

Dear Mr. Corbin:

On March 31, 2022, 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, Signed by Dickson, Billy on 05/12/22 Billy C. Dickson, Jr., Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 05000255 License No. DPR-20

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000255 License Number: DPR-20 Report Number: 05000255/2022001 Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-001-0065 Licensee: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Facility: Palisades Nuclear Plant Location: Covert, MI Inspection Dates: January 01, 2022 to March 31, 2022 Inspectors: J. Havertape, Reliability and Risk Analyst P. Laflamme, Senior Resident Inspector J. Mancuso, Acting Senior Resident Inspector C. St. Peters, Resident Inspector Approved By: Billy C. Dickson, Jr., Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an integrated 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.

PLANT STATUS

The plant began the inspection period at full power and remained at or near full power for the entire inspection period.

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 performed activities described in IMC 2515, Appendix D, Plant Status, observed risk significant activities, and completed on-site portions of IPs. 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.

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection

Impending Severe Weather Sample (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of the overall preparations to protect risk significant systems from impending severe weather during a winter storm warning with predicted heavy snow on February 1, 2022.

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment

Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains:

(1) Component cooling water (CCW) right train on January 3 and 4, 2022

(2) Emergency diesel generator (EDG) 1-1 on January 18 and 19, 2022

(3) Auxiliary feedwater (AFW) right train on February 4 through 9, 2022

(4) Service water system right train on March 2 through March 23, 2022.

Complete Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the left train service water system on March 3 through March 23, 2022.

71111.05 - Fire Protection

Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection Sample (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the fire protection program by conducting a walkdown and performing a review to verify program compliance, equipment functionality, material condition, and operational readiness of the following fire areas:

(1) Fire Area 26: Southwest Cable Penetration, elev. 590' and 607', on January 5-6, 2022

(2) Fire Area 9: Screenhouse/ Intake Structure, elev. 590', on January 3-4, 2022

(3) Fire Area 4: 1C 2.4KV Switchgear Room, elev. 590', on January 14, 2022

(4) Fire Area 5 & 7: 1-1 Diesel Generator and Fuel Oil Day Tank Rooms, elev. 590', on January 19, 2022

(5) Fire Area 24: Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Room, elev. 571' on January 31, 2022

71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance

Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01)

(1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the Control Room during a downpower to support planned AFW testing on February 15, 2022.

Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (2 Samples)

(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated SES-410 Rev.1 "LOR Simulator Exam Scenario" on February 1, 2022.

(2) The inspectors observed and evaluated PSLEG-LOR-21F-07 "SM Choice" on February 17, 2022.

71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness

Maintenance Effectiveness (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance to ensure the following structures, systems, and components (SSCs) remain capable of performing their intended function:

(1) Service Water System on January 11, 2022

(2) Control Rod Drive System on January 6, 2022

71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control

Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities to ensure configuration changes and appropriate work controls were addressed:

(1) Elevated risk due to RR-9K main steam line calibration, on January 13, 2022

(2) Protected equipment walkdown due to maintenance risk for 1-1 EDG out of service for scheduled maintenance, on February 7, 2022

(3) Yellow risk due to QO-1 and M-1005 "SUPPLEMENT DIESEL GENERATOR 1-3" out of service, on March 16, 2022

(4) Emergent work related to A main feed pump gland seal steam leak, on March 21, 2022

71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments

Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 03.01) (3 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the licensee's justifications and actions associated with the following operability determinations and functionality assessments:

(1) Plant Process Computer evaluation on January 24, 2022

(2) Evaluation of an incorrect indication during valve stroke for CWRT recirculation pump on February 28, 2022

(3) 1-1 EDG fuel line support stud failure past operability evaluation on March 7, 2022

71111.18 - Plant Modifications

Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02)

(2 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications:

(1) Engineering Change (EC) 76688: Engineering Safeguards Cooler Fan Modification on January 7, 2022

(2) Service water supply to fire protection system modification with jockey pump removed from service on February 9, 2022

71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing

Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the following post-maintenance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality:

(1) SOP-22 run of the 1-2 EDG following replacement of the fuel oil relief RV-1486, on January 18, 2022

(2) QO-15 run of CCW pump P-52B following planned maintenance, on January 26, 2022

(3) MO-7A-1 run of the 1-1 EDG following planned maintenance, on February 7, 2022

(4) SOP-22 run of the 1-1 EDG following emergent work, on February 8, 2022

(5) Plant Process Computer card replacement on March 22, 2022

71111.22 - Surveillance Testing

The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality:

Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)

(1) QO-15A; P-52A CCW Pump ISI test, on January 7, 2022

(2) QO-14B; Service Water Pump P-7B test, on January 21, 2022

(3) QO-21C; P-8C AFW pump test, on January 24, 2022

(4) QO-5; Valve Test Procedure on February 15, 2022

(5) QO-21B; P-8B AFW Pump Test on February 16, 2022

(6) MO-7A-1; Monthly EDG 1-1 run, on March 18, 2022

Inservice Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)

(1) QO-19B P-66B HPSI and Engineered Safety Systems check valve operability inservice test, on January 20, 2022

71114.06 - Drill Evaluation

Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated:

(1) Phase 1 training drill on March 2,

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:

IE01: Unplanned Scrams per 7000 Critical Hours Sample (IP Section 02.01) ===

(1) Unit 1 (January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021)

IE04: Unplanned Scrams with Complications (USwC) Sample (IP Section 02.03) (1 Sample)

(1) Unit 1 (January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021)

MS08: Heat Removal Systems (IP Section 02.07) (1 Sample)

(1) Unit 1 (January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021)

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

On March 31, 2022, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Mr. D. Corbin, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71111.01 Procedures AOP-38 Acts of Nature 20

EN-FAP-EP-010 Severe Weather Response 8

71111.04 Corrective Action CR-PLP-2018- NRC Questioned Presence of Water Coming Out of Conduit 05/04/2018

Documents 02315 in the NW Corner of EESG Room Near the Sump Pumps

Resulting from

Inspection

Drawings M-209, Sheet 2 Piping and Instrument Diagram - Component Cooling 33

System

M-209, Sheet 3 Piping and Instrument Diagram - Component Cooling 60

System

Miscellaneous DBD-1.02 Design Basis Document for Service Water System 10

Procedures SOP-12 Attachment 14, Checklist 12.5, Auxiliary Feedwater System 89

Checklist (Except K-8 Steam Supply)

SOP-15 Service Water System 72

SOP-16 Attachment 2, Checklist 16, Component Cooling System 50

Checklist

SOP-22, Diesel Generators System Checklist 84

71111.05 Corrective Action CR-PLP-2022- Union Upstream of MV-FO703 Diesel Fire Pump P-41FO 01/03/2022

Documents 00007 Inlet has Evidence of Fuel Oil Leakage

CR-PLP-2022- Difference in Levels of Fuel Oil Present in Fuel Oil Filters for 01/03/2022

00009 Two Diesel Fire Pumps, P-9B and P-41

Fire Plans Pre-Fire Plan 24 Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps Room / Elevation 571' 6

Pre-Fire Plan 26 Southwest Cable Penetration Room, Elevation 590' and 607' 6

Pre-Fire Plan 4, 1-C Switchgear Room and Manhole 1, 2, & 3, Elevation 590', 6

34, 35, & 36 Rooms 116A, 190, 191, & 192

Pre-Fire Plan 9 Screen House/Intake Structure, Rooms 136 and 136A, 6

Elevation 590'

Pre-Fire Plans 5 Diesel Generator 1-1 and Fuel Oil Day Tank Room, 6

&7 Elevation 590', Rooms 116 & 146

Miscellaneous Fire Drill Scenario Announced Drill: 590' Turbine Truck Bay 03/17/2022

2-002

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Procedures AOP Supplement Fire Response Strategies, Fire Zone 26 3

71111.11Q Procedures PSLEG-LOR- SM Choice 02/17/2022

21F-07

SES-410 LOR Simulator Exam Scenario 1

71111.12 Corrective Action CR-PLP-2019- CRD-23, Control Rod Drive Mechanism 07/24/2019

Documents 02860

CR-PLP-2019- CRD-14, Control Rod Drive Mechanism 07/24/2019

2861

CR-PLP-2019- CRD-33 Secondary Position Indication (SPI) 11/20/2019

04616

CR-PLP-2020- Control Rod Drive No. 3 Maintenance Rule Evaluation 11/05/2020

04174

CR-PLP-2020- Maintenance Rule Evaluation for Control Rod Drive No. 2 11/05/2020

275

CR-PLP-2022- Maintenance Rule Evaluation for the 2021 Condition of 02/01/2022

238 CRD-23

Engineering PLP-RPT-12- Maintenance Rule Scoping Document - Non-Critical Service 4

Evaluations 00026 Water

PLP-RPT-12- Maintenance Rule Scoping Document - Critical Service 4

00026 Water

Miscellaneous PLP-RPT-12- CRD Maintenance Rule Scoping Document 4

00026,

System Health Control Rod Drive System 04/01/2020 -

Report 06/30/2020

System Health Control Rod Drive System 10/01/2019 -

Report 12/31/2019

System Health Control Rod Drive System 04/01/2021 -

Report 06/30/2021

System Health Control Rod Drive System 10/01/2020 -

Report 12/31/2020

System Health PLP, Unit 1, CSW - Critical Service Water 04/01/2021 -

Report 06/30/2021

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

System Health PLP, Unit 1, CSW - Critical Service Water 10/01/2020 -

Report 12/31/2020

System Health PLP, Unit 1, CSW - Critical Service Water 04/01/2020 -

Report 06/30/2020

System Health PLP, Unit 1, UHS - Ultimate Heat Sink 04/01/2021 -

Report 06/30/2021

System Health PLP, Unit 1, UHS - Ultimate Heat Sink 10/01/2020 -

Report 12/31/2020

System Health PLP, Unit 1, UHS - Ultimate Heat Sink 04/01/2020 -

Report 06/30/2020

Procedures EN-MA-157 Maintenance Configuration Control 08/31/2020

MSE-E-12 Permanent Maintenance Procedure Cable Terminations 18

WI-SPS-E-02 Insulation Resistance Testing of Electrical Equipment 10/18/2020

Work Orders 00533513-05 CRDM Fan V-49A Tripped, Electrical Post-Maintenance Test 10/18/2020

71111.13 Procedures SOP-12 Feedwater System 90

Work Orders 52935792-01 RR-9K-Mainsteam Line Monitor RIA-2323 & RIA-2324 01/13/2022

Calibration

2991330-01 QO-1 Safety Injection Actuation System Test 03/16/2022

71111.15 Corrective Action CR-PLP-2003- Bolt Found Sheered Off on Emergency Diesel Generator 1-1 12/07/2003

Documents 08105

CR-PLP-2016- During the Performance of WO-52521845-01, K-6A 4 Cycle 02/02/2016

00572 Auxiliary System Maintenance, One of the Two Cylinder 2L

Fuel Tube-to-Head Clamping Studs Yield Before Torque was

Achieved

CR-PLP-2022- Multiple Points on MC-1000, Palisades Plant Computer 02/15/2022

00097 System (PPC) went Invalid for 1 Minute and 6 Seconds

CR-PLP-2022- PPC was Lost and Data on the PPC Went Invalid 01/22/2022

00154

CR-PLP-2022- Multiple PPC Points Were Identified to Spike Simultaneously 01/23/2022

00158

CR-PLP-2022- After K-6A, Emergency Diesel Generator 1-1 was Secured 02/07/2022

283 Following a MO-7A-1 Diesel Run, NPOs Found a Sheared

Stud on the Ground

CR-PLP-2022- EK-3327 SOE Node Trouble 02/12/2022

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

00312

CR-PLP-2022- MC-1000-SPI, Secondary Computer Alarm EK-0971 02/16/2022

00336

CR-PLP-2022- Some of the Main Turbine/Generator/Exciter Inputs to the 02/19/2022

00365 PPC Went Invalid

CR-PLP-2022- Noticed HB_PWR_STEADY on PPC Momentarily go Invalid 02/20/2022

00371

CR-PLP-2022- Incorrect Indication During Valve Stroke for CWRT Recirc 02/28/2022

00418 Pump

CR-PLP-2022- There was a Temporary Loss of Some PPC Indications and 03/09/2022

00478 the CTCS System Rebooted

Miscellaneous DBD-2.05 Reactor Protective System Safety Injection Signal 7

Anticipated Transient Without SCRAM

DBD-2.06 Control Rod Drive System (CRD) 6

Operability CR-PLP-2022- Past Operability Evaluation in Accordance with EN-LI-108 03/10/2022

Evaluations 00283

Procedures EN-OP-104 Operability Determination Process 17

SOP-34, PPC Operability Check 41

71111.18 Corrective Action CR-PLP-2021- As Found Wiring Did Not Match the Wiring Drawing 11/03/2021

Documents 02828 E0007-SH-77

CR-PLP-2022- Service Water Booster Pump P-25B Discharge 02/14/2022

00316

Drawings E-279 Schematic Diagram, Engineered Safeguards Room Coolers 14

M-213 Piping & Instrument Diagram Service Water, Screen 98

Structure and Chlorinator

M-216 Piping & Instrument Diagram Fire Protection System 75

VEN-E7, Sheet Wiring Diagram; MCC 1 52-133 Engineered Safeguards 0

Room Cooler V27C

Engineering EC 27518 Base EC to Replace MCC Breaker Buckets on 1

Changes MCC 1, 2, 7, 8

EC 82175 Correction of DWG E-279 Error as Described in 03/25/2019

CR-PLP-2018-03823

Miscellaneous DBD-1.02 Design Basis Document for Service Water System 10

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Field Change Correct Latent Drawing Error on E0077 Reference 1

Request Number CR-PLP-2021-02828

91577

FSAR 9.6.2.3 FSAR Chapter 9 Auxiliary Systems System Operation 34

Procedures EN-DC-115-01 Industry Standard Design Process 1

EN-DC-136 Temporary Modifications 21

EN-MA-157 Maintenance Configuration Control 11/05/2021

MSE-E-12 Terminal Lug/Connector Installation Data Sheet 11/03/2021

SOP-21 Fire Protection System 39

SOP-21 Supply Fire Header Pressure with Service Water Booster 39

Pump

SPS-E-11 480 Volt Breaker Inspection and Repair 11/03/2021

Work Orders 500202-04 V-27C Engineering Safeguards Room Cooler Fan 11/02/2021

71111.19 Corrective Action CR-PLP-2022- Plant Process Computer Automatic Reboot 01/29/2022

Documents 00213

CR-PLP-2022- EK-0971 SPI Trouble Alarms 02/01/2022

241

CR-PLP-2022- Processor Card Would Not Communicate with the PPC 02/08/2022

288

CR-PLP-2022- Received EK-0971, SPI Trouble, Unexpectedly 02/10/2022

00302

Procedures SOP-22 Diesel Generator Log Sheet 84

SOP-22, Diesel Generator Log Sheet 84

Work Orders 00550301-01 K-6A; Replace Dirty Air Filters - VLC 02/07/2022

00550301-02 K-6A, Air Intake Filter; PMT (Ops): Replace Element 02/07/2022

00566208-01 F-91; Oil Leak from Filter Lid at Start of Run 02/07/2022

00566208-02 F-91; Lid Leaking - (Ops) PMT 02/07/2022

00567101-01 P-52B; Replace Inboard (Coupling End) Oiler 01/26/2022

00570091-01 RV-1486; Replace Valve 01/08/2022

00570091-02 RV-1486; PMT 01/07/2022

00570091-03 RV-1486; Adjust Fuel Oil Relief Valve 01/08/2022

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

2939019-01 EEQ Maintenance - Component Cooling, EMA-1208, P52B 01/26/2022

Motor

2939019-02 EEQ Maintenance - Component Cooling, EMA-1208, P-52B 01/26/2022

Motor PMT

2979625-02 P-52B, PMT (Ops): Pump Bearing Oil Change (OPS553) 01/26/2022

2988018-01 QO-15B, Inservice Test Procedure - Component Cooling 01/26/2022

Pump P-52B

2988475-01 MO-7A-1X-D/G 1-1 Emergency Diesel Generator Fuel Oil 02/07/2022

Transfer Test

546447-02 P/S-MC1000-01; Field Adjust Power Supply Voltage 02/17/2021

573330-01 MC-001C, J-451-A2 (MX01-16) Instrumentation and Control 01/26/2022

573330-06 MC-1000, PPC, Changing Time for PPC Node 02/14/2022

574259-01 K-6A, 1-1 EDG; Repair Broken Bolt 02/08/2022

71111.22 Procedures MO-7A-1 Emergency Diesel Generator 1-1 104

QO-14 Inservice Test Procedure - Service Water Pumps 48

QO-19 Inservice Test Procedure - HPSI Pumps and ESS Check 46

Valve Operability Test

Work Orders 52986174-01 QO-15A-P-52A ISI Test Procedure - Component Cooling 01/06/2022

Pump

2986893-01 QO-14B-P7B, IST Service Water Pump 01/11/2022

2987814-01 QO-21C -P-8C, Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Inservice Test 01/24/2022

2989054-01 QO-21B-P-8B, IST Auxiliary Feedwater System 02/15/2022

2990893-01 QO-5 - Valve Test Procedure (Including Containment 02/15/2022

Isolation Valves)

71151 Miscellaneous NRC Performance Indicators Unplanned Scrams with 01/01/2021-

Complications (IE-04) 12/31/2021

NRC Performance Indicators Unplanned Scrams per 01/01/2021 -

7,000 Critical Hours (IE-01) 12/31/2021

NRC Performance Indicators Mitigating Systems 01/01/2021 -

Performance Indicator Heat Removal Systems (AFW) 12/31/2021

(MS-08)

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