IR 05000266/2019501
| ML19198A280 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Point Beach  (DPR-024, DPR-027) |
| Issue date: | 07/17/2019 |
| From: | Rhex Edwards Division of Reactor Safety III |
| To: | Craven R Point Beach |
| References | |
| IR 2019501 | |
| Download: ML19198A280 (8) | |
Text
July 17, 2019
SUBJECT:
POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000266/2019501 AND 05000301/2019501
Dear Mr. Craven:
On June 13, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 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.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more-than-minor significance.
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, Part 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Rhex A. Edwards, III, Acting Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-266; 50-301 License Nos. DPR-24; DPR-27
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000266 and 05000301
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000266/2019501 and 05000301/2019501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-501-0016
Licensee:
NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC
Facility:
Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Two Rivers, WI
Inspection Dates:
June 10, 2019, to June 13, 2019
Inspectors:
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
R. Ng, Project Engineer
J. Park, Reactor Inspector
Approved By:
Rhex A. Edwards, III, Acting 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 Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 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)
The inspectors evaluated the Biennial Emergency Plan Exercise. On June 11, 2019, the exercise scenario simulated an event at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Unusual Event in response to a dropped fuel transfer cask damaging the spent fuel pool (SFP) liner, resulting in SFP leakage and rising radiation levels in the area of the SFP. 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)
The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for Biennial Emergency Plan Exercise on May 9,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee Performance Indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12)===
July 2018 - March 2019
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
July 2018 - March 2019
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
July 2018 - March
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings or violations were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On June 13, 2019, the inspectors presented the Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise inspection results to Robert Craven and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 02219462
2017 Pre-IPX - TSC and Behaviors Need Improvement
CR 02220555
Recurring Improvement Items
CR 02226076
2017 IPX - Controller Performance Issues
CR 02226079
2017 IPX - Site Area Emergency DEP Failure
CR 02226082
2017 IPX - DEP Failure for Alert Classification
CR 02226092
2017 IPX - Scenario Development & Validation Improvement
Opportunity
CR 02246338
1Q18 EP Drill - Missed ERO Activation Time
CR 02250880
WANO EP Drill - Unsat Objective for Exchange of Public Info
- JIC
CR 02269333
Communication Drill with State and Counties Deficiencies
CR 02272608
Site Drill Cycle Tracking Process not IAW Fleet Guidance
CR 02273647
Adverse Trend - Fleet EP Procedure Compliance
CR 02282119
CR 02282167
EMNET Phone Did Not Work Properly During Drill
CR 02301888
EMNET Phone System Not Functioning as Designed
CR 02306331
1Q19 EP Drill - Control Room Objective Failure
Procedures
EP 7.0
Point Beach Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan, Emergency
Facilities and Equipment
EP, Appendix B
Emergency Plan Manual, Emergency Classification
EPIP 1.2
Emergency Classification
EPIP 1.2.1
Emergency Action Level Technical Basis
EPIP 1.3
Dose Assessment and Protective Action Recommendations
EPIP 2.1
Notifications - ERO, State and Counties, and NRC
EPIP 4.1
Technical Support Center (TSC) Activation and Evacuation
EPIP 4.2
Operations Support Center (OSC) Activation and Evacuation 29
EPIP 4.3
Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) Activation and
Evacuation
EPIP 4.8
Joint Information Center Activation and Evacuation
PBN EPR 192
2D
Point Beach Nuclear Plant Emergency Preparedness 2019
NRC Exercise
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
71151
Miscellaneous
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation
Data
July 2018 -
March 2019
Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Data
July 2018 -
March 2019
Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Opportunities Data
July 2018 -
March 2019