IR 05000263/2019501
| ML19277D510 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 10/02/2019 |
| From: | Robert Orlikowski Operations Branch III |
| To: | Church C Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2019501 | |
| Download: ML19277D510 (9) | |
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October 2, 2019
SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANTEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2019501
Dear Mr. Church:
On September 12, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating 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.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more-than-minor significance.
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, Part 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Robert J. Orlikowski, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000263
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-501-0019
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
Facility:
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Monticello, MN
Inspection Dates:
September 9, 2019, to September 12, 2019
Inspectors:
E. Fernandez, Reactor Inspector
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Neurauter, Senior Reactor Inspector
Approved By:
Robert J. Orlikowski, 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 Monticello Nuclear Generating 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 September 10, 2019. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Unusual Event in response to the initiation of a manual scram that did not reduce reactor power to less than 4 percent. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of an Alert, 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 the Biennial Emergency Plan Exercise on August 9,
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) Third Quarter of 2018 - Second Quarter of 2019
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) Third Quarter of 2018 - Second Quarter of 2019
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) Third Quarter of 2018 - Second Quarter of
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings or violations were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On September 12, 2019, the inspectors presented the Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise inspection results to Mr. Christopher Church, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
501000011175
EP Drill - Ops Procedure C&C clarity
04/25/2018
501000011189
EP Drill - Improvement Opportunities
04/25/2018
501000011197
EP Drill-EOF communication gaps roll-up
04/25/2018
501000011207
EP DRILL Degradation of EP equipment
04/25/2018
501000011220
EP Drill - Comments on Team Status Board
04/25/2018
501000011252
EP Drill - EOF Brief Efficiency
04/25/2018
501000011321
EP Drill - Review EOF Physical Layout
04/26/2018
501000016297
EP Drill - TSC status board updates
03/08/2019
501000016302
EP Drill - Participant Failed to Report
08/29/2018
501000016319
08/30/2018
501000016354
EP Drill - EOF Enhancements & Improvements
08/30/2018
501000016356
EP Drill - Drill enhancements
08/30/2018
501000030369
EP Drill - Computer Equipment needs.
08/06/2019
501000030414
EP Drill Field Team Vehicle Not Adequate
08/06/2019
501000030450
EP Drill - TSC Critique Improvements
08/06/2019
Corrective Action
Documents
501000030437
EP Drill: Scenario Package Deficiencies
08/06/2019
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Resulting from
Inspection
Miscellaneous
606000000160
8-29-17 EP Exercise Critique Report
09/22/2017
Procedures
A.2-101
Classification of Emergencies
A.2-106
Activation and Operation of the TSC
A.2-107
Activation and Operation of the OSC
A.2-201
On-Site Protective Action
A.2-202
Off-Site Monitoring during an Emergency
A.2-204
Off-Site Protective Action Recommendations
A.2-205
Personnel Accountability
A.2-206
Work Control during Emergencies
A.2-208
Core Damage Assessment; Revision
A.2-209
Responsibilities of the Radiological Emergency Coordinator
A.2-213
Responsibilities of the Emergency Director
A.2-402
On-Site Radiological Monitoring
A.2-406
Off-Site Dose Projection
A.2-501
Communications during an Emergency
A.2-801
Responsibilities of the Emergency Manager
A.2-802
Activation and Operation of EOF
A.2-807
Off-Site Dose Assessment and Protective Action
Recommendations
FP-PA-ARP-01
CAP Process
Miscellaneous
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant 2019 Emergency Plan
Exercise
07/09/2019
71151
Miscellaneous
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation
Performance Indicator Records
Third
Quarter 2018
- Second
Quarter 2019
Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Performance Indicator
Records
Third
Quarter 2018
- Second
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Quarter 2019
Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Performance
Indicator Records
Third
Quarter 2018
- Second
Quarter 2019