IR 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 | |
| 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:
Report Number:
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
Procedures
A.2-802
Activation and Operation of EOF
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