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Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000263/2021501
ML21242A245
Person / Time
Site: Monticello Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 09/01/2021
From: Patricia Pelke
NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OLB
To: Conboy T
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
Hansen G
References
IR 2021501
Download: ML21242A245 (8)


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SUBJECT:

MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2021501

Dear Mr. Conboy:

On August 12, 2021, 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.

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 No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number:

05000263

License Number:

DPR-22

Report Number:

05000263/2021501

Enterprise Identifier:

I-2021-501-0017

Licensee:

Northern States Power Company, Minnesota

Facility:

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant

Location:

Monticello, MN

Inspection Dates:

August 09, 2021 to August 12, 2021

Inspectors:

M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

S. Hedger, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

P. Zurawski, Senior Resident 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 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. Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19),inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.

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 10, 2021. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of a Notice of Unusual Event due to the unplanned loss of Control Room indications for 15 minutes or longer, specifically the loss of all torus level input to control room indicators and plant process computer system (PPCS). The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration and notification of an Alert and a Site Area Emergency. The Site Area Emergency was the highest classification level reached, as planned, during the exercise.

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 July 7,

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) April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
(1) April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
(1) April 01, 2020 through June 30,

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 12, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Thomas Conboy and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

501000030432

EP Drill - Conflicting Procedural Guidance

08/06/2019

501000031629

EP-Drill - CR/TSC Communication Improvement

09/10/2019

501000031654

EP Exercise - Initial Communication with Shift Manager

09/10/2019

501000031678

EP Drill - Unclear Definition of Intact

09/10/2019

501000031682

EP Drill Team Work with the State EOC

09/10/2019

501000031692

EP Drill - Offsite Communication Procedures

09/10/2019

501000031700

EP Drill - OSC Briefing Effectiveness

09/10/2019

501000031710

EP Drill - Rad Protection Surveys

09/10/2019

501000038380

Emergency Notification Form Auto Population

03/03/2020

501000039354

EP Notification Form Error 3-23-20

04/02/2020

501000041918

EP Drill-Notification Completion Time

06/30/2020

501000045279

NUE Follow-up Actions

10/08/2020

501000046482

EP Table-Top Drill - Escalation Criteria

11/17/2020

501000053359

Seals Missing from OSC EP Cabinet

06/24/2021

Corrective Action

Documents

501000053609

EP Drill - Procedure May Not Be Adequate

06/29/2021

Miscellaneous

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan

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.2-109

Activation and Operations of the Back-up OSC

A.2-201

On-Site Protective Action

A.2-205

Personnel Accountability

A.2-206

Work Control During Emergencies

A.2-213

Responsibilities of the Emergency Director

A.2-401

Emergency Exposure Control

A.2-402

On-Site Radiological Monitoring

A.2-501

Communications during an Emergency

A.2-504

Emergency Communicator Duties in the TSC and OSC

A.2-801

Responsibilities of the Emergency Manager

71114.01

Procedures

A.2-802

Activation and Operation of EOF

71114.08

Miscellaneous

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan Exercise

06/09/2021

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

Scenario

Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation

Performance Indicator Records

04/01/2020-

06/30/2021

Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Performance Indicator

Records

04/01/2020-

06/30/2021

71151

Miscellaneous

Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Performance

Indicator Records

04/01/2020-

06/30/2021