IR 05000266/1997012

Emergency Preparedness Insp Repts 50-266/97-12 & 50-301/97-12 on 970623-27.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inpected:Ep Program

ML20210M904
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Site:	Point Beach
Issue date:	08/14/1997
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20210M888	List: IR 05000266/1997012 ML20210M882
References
50-266-97-12, 50-301-97-12, NUDOCS 9708220289
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION lli Docket Nos:. 50-266; 50 30 : Licenses No: DPR 24; DPR-27-

- Reports Nn: 50 266/97012(DRS); 50-301/97012(DRS)

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Licensee: Wisconsin Electric Power Company i

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Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Location: 6610 Nuclear Road Two Rivers, WI Dates: June 23 27,1997 Inspectors: T. J. Ploski, Sr. Emergency Preparedness Analyst

- R. D. Jickling, Emergency Preparedness Analyst D. F. Funk, Emergency Preparedness Analyst (trainee)

Approved by: James R. Creed, Chief, Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety i

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 NRC Inspection Reports 50-266/97012; 50-301/97012 This inspection included a revie of the Emergency Preparedness (EP) program, an aspect of Plant Support. This was an ar.nounced inspection conducted by two regional I Emergency Preparedness Analyst l The EP program was maintained in a very good state of operational readiness. EP staff were proactive in identifying several concerns requiring corrective action in addition to those identified by quality assurance staff, items identified during critiques of training

- activities, and an actual emergency plan activation. Corrective action strategies were appropriate. Progress on resolving NRC and self-identified concerns was very good,

EP actions associated with an actual emergency declaration were correct, timely, and effectively critiqued (Section P1,1)

Emergency response facilities, equipment, and supplies were maintained in a state of operational readiness. (Section P2.1)

The Emergency Plan and irnplementing procedures were consistent and well-l maintained. (Section P3)

The development of additional informal guidance for emergency responders and enhanced preplanning for siren system power outages was proactive. (Section P3)

The EP training program was very well-maintained. (Section PS)

The emergency response organization's staffing levels were acceptable. Off-hours drills effectively demonstrated the capability to augment onshift personnel in a timely manner. (Section P6)

Quality assurance oversight of the EP program was competent. (Section P7)

The inspectors completed Tomporary Instruction 2515/134 "Onshift Dose Assessment" and verified that the licensee's capabilities met relevant requirement (Section P9)

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Beport Details IV. Plant Support P1 Conduct of Emergency Preparedness (dP) Activities P1.1 Actual Emeroency Plan Activation Insoection Scope (62701)

The inspectors reviewed one actual emergency event which occurred since the last

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routine inspection, including the licensee's self assessment of its response and l related event records,

I Observations and Findinas On March 27,1997, an Unusual Event was declared at 1:20 P.M. for a fuel oil spill into Lake Michigan that occurred when a heating boiler day tank was overfille The Unusual Event was declared for a " condition that warrants State and/or local officials' awareness". State, county and NRC officials were initially informed of the emergency declaration per regulatory requirements and were given a detailed event description. Onsite support included a local fire department chief, a county hazardous materials response team, and staff from the Kewaunee Nuclear Power ;

Plan A self assessment of the plant's event response was completed, utilizing Nuclear Power Department Procedure 1.8.2. The self-assessment was well detailed, and included severalimprovement items which had been completed, Conclusions The inspectors concluded that the licensee correctly implemented its emergency plan and successfully met the applicable regulatory requirements. Improvement items resulting from the self-assessment were appropriat P2 Str.tus of EP Facilities, Equipment, and Resources P Material Condition of Emeraency Response Facilities inspection Scope (82701)

The inspectors toured the control room (CR), Technical Support Center (TSC),

Operations Support Center (OSC), and the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) and evaluated their material condition. Emergency response-related administrative supplies, procedures, forms, and equipment were examined in each location, as were related records. A vehicle available for use by an offaite radiological survey team was also inspecte _- .

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b. Observations and Findinas The CR, TSC, OSC and EOF were in a state of operational readiness. No concerns '

were identified during the examination of emergency supplies, procedures, forms, and equipment in these locations. The survey team's vehicle was in a sound state of readines Emergency preparedness (EP) staff had maintained the readiness of response facilities and equipment by generating several Condition Reports and meeting with health physics (HP) personnel responsible for periodic equipment inventories. The TSC, OSC and EOF were also used for normal business purposes, but condition reports and management support had been successfulin ensuring that these areas were returned to their "as found" condition after normal business us Records reviewed indicated that required periodic communications equipment tests and inventories of emergency supplies and equipment had been completed since the previous inspection. The EP staff's recent assessment of HP inventory records indicated uncertainty regarding the timeliness in replenishing equipment and supplies. A meeting with responsible HP staff resulted in an agreement to better document the correction of shortages identified during periodic inventories.

i Another result of this meeting was the revision of related EP Maintenance l Procedures (EPMPs).

Two dose assessment programs were available, a simplified version for control room operator utilization, and a more full-featured program for use in other facilitie Licensee staff demonstrated the operability and performance of the Meteorological and Dose Assessment - CR (MAD-CR) and the Wisconsin Electric Dose Assessment Program (WEDAP) computer programs that would be used to generate offsite dose projections. MAD-CR was installed in the CR, while WEDAP was available in the TSC and EOF. Planned replacement of MAD-CR with WEDAP had been delayed

{ due to the ongoing plant outag Each atmospheric dispersion modsl was a straight-line Gaussian plume model. Each program was " user friendly". Current onsite meteorological data v'ere automatic inputs to the MAD-CR program only. An effective " operator aide" was posted near the MAD-CR computer terminal. The " operator aide" for the MAD-CR program and the WEDAP prograu, as well as a related procedure, were revised to indicate that the default release duration value was four, rather than eight hour Licensee staff were, reassessing the frequency of periodic calibrations and surveillances of the onsite meteorological monitoring system, due to self identified inconsistent statements on the frequency of performing these tasks found in the vendor's manuals and an EPMP. The licensee's reassessment was scheduled to be completed following the upcoming monitoring system calibration, Conclusions The emergency response facilities were maintained in a state of operational readiness since the previous inspection. Appropilate corrective actions were

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initiated in a timely manner following identification of concerns regarding emergency equipment, supplies, and cleanliness of the facilitie P3 EP Procedures and Documentation Insocction Scope (827011 The inspectors reviewed a sample of EPMPs and Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures (EPIPs), including those related to the latest Emergency Plan revisio Letters of Agreement (LOAs) with offsite tupport organizations were reviewe Condition Reports related to the EP program and severa! documents related to EP staff initiatives were also examined, Qbservations and Findinas The most recent Emergency Plan changes were accurately reflected in the EPIP Procedures related to onsite recovery activities were also upgraded. A number of LOAs were updated since the last inspectio Procedures related to communications with NRC during an emergency contained accurate statements regarding the required timeliness of such notifications, the l

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potential for NRC responders to request "open line" communications, and reasonable criteria for updating NRC responders of changes in plant conditions and major decision Approximately 36 Condition Reports related to the EP program were generated since the last inspection. These useful reports were used to document and track the progress and completion of corrective actions related to a spectrum of items

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identified by EP staff, Quality Assurance staff, and critiques of exercises, drills, and classroom trainin EP staff developed a " Tasks, Tips, and Traps" sheet related to specific positions in the licensee's emergency response organization (ERO). A review of several of these worthwhile sheets indicated that they contained accurate and concise informatio The Emergency Planning Zones (EPZs) of the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP) and the KNPP overlapped and contained portions of the same two counties. EP staff recently interfaced with counterparts at the KNPP to develop a mutually acceptable plan for notifying State, county, and NRC officials in the event of a loss of offsite notification capability. A local area power shortage could cause a loss of power to a significant portion of the EPZ's siren system, which normally receives power from the Wisconsin Public Service Company, t Conclusions No EPIP, EPMP, or LOA concerns were identified. The LOAs clearly indicated the expected types of support from other organizations. Condition Reports were effectively utilized by the EP staff. The innovative " Tasks, Tips, and Traps" sheets should be a useful reference during event response. The EPZ siren power outage

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plan was proactive and included a reasonable interpretation of the relevant one hour non-emergency event reporting requirement found in 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(v).

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P5 Staff Training and Qualification in EP Insocction Scope (82701)

The inspectors reviewed the EP training program, including review of drill and related critique records, interviews with selected persont el, review of course critique forms, attendance records, and the callout list of ERO personnel. Records from the training tracking program were compared with the callout list to determine whether ERO personnel on the callout list were qualified. Selected training lesson plans weie reviewed. Several training activities were observed. Three communicators and a dose assessor were interviewed. Records of annual media training were also reviewed, Observations and Findinas All ERO personnellisted on the latest quarterly revision of the callout list were currently trained. All required drills and exercises reviewed were conducted and critiqued. Training sessions were also critiquod. Corrective actions on selected drill, exercise, and training class critique items were documented and tracked through completio The inspectors reviewed 1997 revisions of the following lesson plans: LP2528,

" Medical Assistance and Onsite Health Physics Actions"; LP2305, "Offsite Survey Refresher Training-Health Physics"; LP2531, " Security Communicator"; LP2534,

" Corporate Emergency Center-Continuing Training"; and LP1777, " Facility Communicstions". Lesson plans were well-organized and contained accurate j information.

i l Three ERO members, who would either communicate directly with NRC responders or who would supervise others communicating with NRC, were interviewed. Their knowledge of their responsibilities was acceptable. A dose assessor demonstrated excellent knowledge of the WEDAP dose projection progra The inspectors observed a portion of ongoing training for OSC responders and a training session covering the ongoing modification to the containment atmosphere sampling system. The OSC instructor's interaction with students was acceptabl Other instructors provided detailed information to a group of operators on the bases and operation for the planned modification to the containment atmosphere sampling

+ system. Operator feedback was encouraged and receive Annual training to media representatives was accomplished by EP staff and KNPP counterparts using a joint mailing of relevant information to media representativas in early 1997. The information package included points of contact and clearly indicated the location of the Joint Public Information Center, which would be activated following a serious emergency at either PBNP or KNP .-

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'. Conclusions The EP training program was very good. The EP and training staff effectively maintained a currently qualified ERO as indicated by the verification of key ERO personnel training qualifications. Training, drills, and exercises were properly critiqued. The interviewed ERO personnel successfully demonstrated knowledge of their emergency roles. Instructors demonstrated excellent knowledge of the planned modification of the containment atmosphere sampling system. The annual media training requirement was satisfied. Lesson plans reviewed contained accurate information and were well writte P6 EP Organization and Administration (82701) Inspection Scope (82701)

The inspectors conducted discussions with the EP staff regarding the current EP organization and anticipated changes. The ERO callout list was reviewed with l

respect to the adequacy of the number of personnel assigned to response position Records of periodic off-hours augmentation drills were reviewed and discussed with EP staf Observations and Findinas The EP Coordinator and EP Specialist reported to the Manapsr-Regulatory Services, while the EP Instructor reported to the Training Departmerc Manager. The coordinator and specialist had over one year of experiar.ce in their current position The current coordinator was a former EP Specialis The EP Coordinator and Specialist demonstrated indepth knowledge of the licensee's EP program during discussions and had initiated appropriate corrective actions on several self-identified concern The EP Instructor recently accepted another position in the Training Departmont after serving as the EP instructor for over six years. A replacement had been selected and was attending a professional development course during this inspection. The new FP instructor had been a member of the ERO and had an operations background. A turnover plan for the new instructor was being implemented. The plan included provisions for the outgoing instructor to be available for limited suppor Records reviewed indicated that quarterly revisions to the ERO callout roster were issued since the last inspection. Review of these rosters indicated that the numbers of personnel assigned to specific positions in the ERO were acceptabl Periodic unannounced, offhours augmentation drills were conducted and critiqued using good criteria for assessing drill performance. EP staff showed good initiative by obtaining management support to make the timing of these drills less predictable. After noting that timely responses were declining, management support was obtained to increase the frequency of these drill ! *

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. Conclusions-The EP Coordinator and Specialist demonstrated indepth knowledge of the licensee's EP program during the inspection and initiated appropriate correcuve actions on several self identified concerns. An effective plan was developed for the turnover of EP instructor responsibilities. The ERO's roster was well-maintaine P7 Quality Assurance in EP Activities P Audits (82701) Inspection Scoce (82701)

The Inspectors reviewed Quality Assurance Audit A-P-97 04, which was performed during March 1997, and surveillances associated with the 1996 biennial EP exercis Observations and Findinas The 1997 aud;t was performed by three individuals, including a functional expert from another licensee's EP organization. The audit's scope satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t), The auditors properly identified several program-strengths, five items requiring corrective actions, and some improvement items. All concerns identified during the 1996 audit were resolved. EP staff were responsive -

to the . auditors' finding Auditors also performed surveillances associated with the 1996 biennial exercise, including exercise observation, assessments of post-exercise critiques, and selected pre-exercise activities. These surveillances were in addition to the assessments by the licensee's exercise controller / evaluator organizatio Conclusions The licensee's 1997 audit and 1996 surveillances of EP program activities were

- effective and satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t). EP staff's ongoing responses to audit findings were appropriate and timel P8- Miscellaneous EP lssues (Closed) Inspection Follow-uo item 50-266/301-96003-06; A mechanism was not used to ensure training fe6dbsck was evaluated and incorporated into the EP program. Records review and discussions with EP staff indicated that training feedback, including selected drill and exercise critique items, were evaluated and effectively documented and tracked to completi .

using Condition Reports. This item is close (Closed) Inspection Follow-uo item 50-266/301-96003-07: A Violation (VIO) was issued for the failure to periodically update an ERO callout roster in accordance with the emergency plan and relevant procedures. Records review indicated that the

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callout roster was periodically updated since the 1996 inspection per the commitments in the emergency plan and relevant procedures. This item is close P9 Temporary Instruction 2515/134 Onshift Dose Assessment Insoection Scong The inspectors discussed onshift dose assessment provisions with cognizant licensee personnel, reviewed the emergency plan and EPIPs, and inspected the equipment utilized for dose assessmen Observations and Findinos Section 3.3 of Chapter 6 of the emergency plan included an adequately detailed

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projection computer program was available in the control room for making these calculations pending installation of the WEDAP program that was currently available in the TSC and EO Adherence to the January 1997 revisions of EPIP 1.1, " Plant Operations Manager initial Response" and EPIP 1.1.1, " Plant Operations Manager Radiological Release Evaluation", would result in the initiation of onshift dose assessment. Records indicated that Duty Technical Assistants, Duty Call Superintendents, and Senior '

f Reactor Operators were trained in the use of MAD-C Conclusions The emergency plan and EPIPs contained acceptable provisioc.s for onshift dose assessment. Needed equipment and personnel training were provided. The acceptance criteria for the Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/134 were met. This Tl is closed. Supplemental documentation on these findings is attached to this inspection repor P10 Review of UFSAR Commitments Insoection Scope _ _

A discovery of a licensee operating its facility in a manner contrary to the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) description highlighted the need for a special focused review that compares plant pmetices, procedures, and parameters to the UFSAR descriptions.- While performing the Inspections discussed in this report, the inspectors reviewed the applicable portions of the FSAR that related to E Observations and Findinas FSAR Sections 12.6,12.6.1 and 12.6.2 pertained to the emergency pla Reference was made to the emergency plan as a separate volume from the FSA A concise list of basic emergency plan objectives were listed in Section 12. Section 12.6.2 included a senmary of onsite and offsite provisions for medical care available to a contaminated, injured onsite worker,

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e A Condition Report indicated the need to revise an obsolete statement in the FSAR regarding the existence of a room at the local hospital to be used for contaminated, injured workere that was equipped with a " filtered ventilation" system. As reflected in the latest emergency plan revision, the licensee and relevant offsite support organizations agreed that any available emergency room at the local hospital would be used as the initial treatment location for a contaminated, injured onsite worker. The Condition Report indicated that a due date of December 31, 1997, was set for submitting a change to the FSAR to delete the obsolete reference to a " filtered ventilation" syste Conclusions

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Overall maintenance of the EP sections of the FSAR was acceptabl V. Manaaement Meetinas X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspectors presented the preliminary inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on June 27,1997. The licensee acknowledged the findings presente The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No propriete.ry information was identifie Attachment: Form For Documentation of On-shift Dose Assessment I

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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED

- Licensee S. Patutski, Site Vice President D. Johnson, Manager Regulatory Services S. Cartwright, Manager Nuclear Support R. Milner, EP Coordinator -

L. Epstein, EP Instrue*or

D. Flanagan, EP Specialist M. Rosseau, Duty Technical Advisor C. Onesti, Health Physicist

.T. Smith, Red! tion Protection Supervisor M. Koadella, Regulatory Services Specialist -

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A. McMurtray, Senior Resident inspector, PBNP P. Louden, Resident inspector, PBNP

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INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED

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50-266/301-96003-06 IFl Training feedback incorporatio /301-96003-07 VIO Quarterly update of ERO callout roste *:

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LIST OF ACRONYMS USED CFR- Code of Federal Regulations CR.- Control Room EOF: Emergency Operations Facility _

EP _ _ Emergency Preparedness EPC Emergency Planning Coordinator EPS- Emergency Preparedness Specialist EPIP . Emergency Plan implementing Procedure EPMP Emergency Plan Maintenanc. Procedure ERO_ Emergency Response Organization FSAR- Final Safety Analy11s Report IR inspection Report ( IFl Inspection Followup Item KNPP Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant 1 NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission NUREG Nuclear Regulatory Commission document OSC Operations Support Center PBNP Point Beach Nuclear Plant SRC_ State Radiological Coordinator TS Technical Specification TSC Technical Support Center VIO

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FORM FOR DOCUMENTATION OF ON-SHIFT DOSE ASSESSMENT CAPABluTY a

Point Beach / Units 1 & 2 /50-266: 50-301 Wsconsin Elecenc Power Company 10/07/96 __

SITE / UNIT / DOCKET #s UCENSEE DATE 4.01 DOSE ASSESSMENT COMMITMENT IN EMERCENCY PLAN Acceptance Criteria Person (s) Contacted Posstion Tstle(s) Plan Secten Revision N Meets as.coptance (Refer to page 1 of this Appendix for contaenang and Dite cri* erie?

further detait on the accgal.mce criteria) commstment Renee Milner EP Coordsnator EP S.0, Section Rev.35 Ye Section 4.01 Item 1 3.3, "Memods of 03/13/96 Em3rgency Plan contained a commitment for A sessment. Page 3 t.ishift dose assessment capability . ?"' last paragraph Renee Milner EP Coordinator c ' ,.2 provided a

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Rev.'9 Ye Section 4.01 Item 2 manual nsthod in 08/12/92 Backup dose assessment capability TSC if MADCR progeam does not functio .02 ON-SHIFT DOSE ASSESSMENT EMWIGENCY PLAN IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURE Person (s) conta,:ted Posetson Tstle(s) Procedure / Indication Revisson N Meets acceptance and Dete criteria 7 Renee Milner EP Coordinator EPIP 1.1.1, ~ Plant Rev.11 Ye Section 4.02 Item 1 Operations Manager 3 08/02/06 Procedure initiates dose assessment Radiological Release evaluation."

Renee M Inet EP Coordt. ator EPIP 1.1, " Plant Rev.28 Ye Sectios. 4.02 Item 2 Operations Manager: 08/02/96 Indications initiate dose assessment Initial Response.*

Renee Milner EP Coordinator Yes, as abov N!A Ye Section 4.02 Item 3 Procedure for performing dose assessment availabl .03 ON-SHIFT DOSE ASSESSMENT TRAINING Person (s) contacted Possten Tstie(s) Persorwiel Trasned Meets acceptance (Title /#1 cnteria?

Renee M:!ner EP Coordinator Duty Techrucal N/A Ye Section 4.03 Item 1 Assistants (14). Duty On-shift Personnel trained for dose assessment Call Supermtendents (6), SROs (26)

Inspector: James E. Foster. Remon it. DRS. Plant &,pport b /134 A-12 issue Date: 09/26/96