IR 05000263/2025501
| ML25266A133 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  (DPR-022) |
| Issue date: | 09/23/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Hafen S Northern States Power Co |
| References | |
| IR 2025501 | |
| Download: ML25266A133 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2025501
Dear Shawn Hafen:
On August 14, 2025, 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and 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-2025-501-0008
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company
Facility:
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Monticello, MN
Inspection Dates:
August 11, 2025, to August 14, 2025
Inspectors:
J. Dalzell, Technical Assistant
B. Jebbia, Sr Operations Engineer
J. Kutlesa, Sr Emergency Preparedness Inspector
K. Maloney, Sr Physical Security Inspector
T. McGowan, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness, and 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
71114.07 - Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.11) (1 Sample)
Evaluation of HAB. Resources consisted of
- (5) NRC staff evaluators in the Sim-CR, EOF, Alternate Emergency Response Facilities (i.e., Alt. TSC and Alt. OSC), and the Incident Command Post (ICP). Team inspection lead (McGowan) was assigned to Alt. TSC and is IMC 1245 C6 qualified. EOF lead (Kutlesa) is IMC 1245 C6 qualified. Remaining staff provided direction and oversight for the exercise and assignments were previously approved by regional management. Successfully met the requirements of App.E.IVF.2.b., 2.c., and 2.j.(iii)(1). Exercise scenario impacted a single unit.
- (1) The inspectors observed the biennial hostile action event exercise and evaluated emergency plan performance on August 12, 2025. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant that initiated with the declaration of an Alert to simulated air and land-based threats on site, which escalated to the declaration of a Site Area Emergency (SAE), and then to a General Emergency (GE). Protective Action Recommendations (PARs) were developed and adequately 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 July 23,
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) July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 EP04: Emergency Response Facility and Equipment Readiness (ERFER) (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) January 1, 2025, 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 14, 2025, 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
Miscellaneous
8/12/2025 - NRC
Evaluated HAB
Exercise
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan NRC
Evaluated Exercise
6/09/2025
71151
Miscellaneous
QF0445
NRC and MOR Data Collection and Submittal Forms
7/01/2024 -
6/30/2025