IR 05000263/2021501

Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000263/2021501

ML21242A245
Person / Time
Site:	Monticello
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
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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

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

Enclosure

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.

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 Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71114.01 Corrective Action 501000030432 EP Drill - Conflicting Procedural Guidance 08/06/2019

Documents 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

501000053609 EP Drill - Procedure May Not Be Adequate 06/29/2021

Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan 55

Procedures A.2-101 Classification of Emergencies 54

A.2-106 Activation and Operation of the TSC 43

A.2-107 Activation and Operation of the OSC 41

A.2-109 Activation and Operations of the Back-up OSC 13

A.2-201 On-Site Protective Action 21

A.2-205 Personnel Accountability 18

A.2-206 Work Control During Emergencies 13

A.2-213 Responsibilities of the Emergency Director 31

A.2-401 Emergency Exposure Control 11

A.2-402 On-Site Radiological Monitoring 10

A.2-501 Communications during an Emergency 28

A.2-504 Emergency Communicator Duties in the TSC and OSC 25

A.2-801 Responsibilities of the Emergency Manager 26

A.2-802 Activation and Operation of EOF 25

71114.08 Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan Exercise 06/09/2021

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Scenario

71151 Miscellaneous Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation 04/01/2020-

Performance Indicator Records 06/30/2021

Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Performance Indicator 04/01/2020-

Records 06/30/2021

Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Performance 04/01/2020-

Indicator Records 06/30/2021

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