IR 05000263/2023501
| ML23193A997 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 07/13/2023 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Hafen S Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2023501 | |
| Download: ML23193A997 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2023501
Dear Shawn Hafen:
On June 29, 2023, 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, Steven K. Orth, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000263
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-501-0008
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
Facility:
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Monticello, MN
Inspection Dates:
June 26, 2023 to June 29, 2023
Inspectors:
G. Hansen, Sr. Emergency Preparedness Inspector
T. Hartman, Senior Project Engineer
J. Kutlesa, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Nance, Operations Engineer
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness & Incident
Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness 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 June 27, 2023. 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 failure of a manual scram to reduce reactor power to less than 4%.
The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of an Alert, 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 biennial emergency plan exercise on May 25,
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 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 EP03: Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) April 1, 2022 through March 31,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On June 29, 2023, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness inspection results to Shawn Hafen and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
501000053609
EP Drill - Procedure May Not Be Adequate
06/29/2021
501000053654
EP DRILL: ERO Activation Notification
06/29/2021
501000053680
EP Drill - State Phones Ringing Together
06/30/2021
501000054217
EP Drill Potential Trend
07/22/2021
501000054930
EP Exercise-Dispatch of Emergency Teams
08/10/2021
501000054938
EP Exercise Info Given Prior to Earning
08/10/2021
501000063364
EP Drill Missed Staffing Deadline
05/25/2022
501000063720
EP Drill Staffing Issue
06/08/2022
501000063880
EP Drill - PAR Flow Chart Clarification
06/14/2022
501000063891
EP Drill - Procedure Enhancement
06/14/2022
501000063901
EP Drill Inconsistent Scenario
06/14/2022
501000065965
EP Drill: Miscomm with TSC on Staffing
08/30/2022
501000066010
EP DRILL: Offsite Agency Phone Numbers
08/30/2022
501000066062
EP Drill Staffing Challenges
09/01/2022
501000066626
EP Drill: Difficulty Verify ERO Roster
09/23/2022
501000068033
EP TT Drill - Incomplete Notification
11/01/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
501000070511
Adverse Trend in Shift Manager DEP
2/07/2023
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.2-201
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.2-402
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 Plan (MNGP) Emergency
04/24/2023
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Plan (EP) 2023 Exercise Scenario
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation
Performance Indicator Records
04/01/2022-
03/31/2023
Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Performance Indicator
Records
04/01/2022-
03/31/2023
71151
Miscellaneous
Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Performance
Indicator Records
04/01/2022-
03/31/2023