IR 05000266/2021501
| ML21278A381 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Point Beach  |
| Issue date: | 10/05/2021 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Strope M Point Beach |
| Hansen G | |
| References | |
| IR 2021501 | |
| Download: ML21278A381 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000266/2021501 AND 05000301/2021501
Dear Mr. Strope:
On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Point Beach Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Mike Holzmann 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 Nos. 05000266 and 05000301 License Nos. DPR-24 and DPR-27
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000266 and 05000301
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000266/2021501 and 05000301/2021501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-501-0018
Licensee:
NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC
Facility:
Point Beach Nuclear Plant
Location:
Two Rivers, WI
Inspection Dates:
September 13, 2021 to September 16, 2021
Inspectors:
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
R. Ng, Project Engineer
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 Point Beach Nuclear 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 September 14, 2021. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of a Notice of Unusual Event in response to the unplanned loss of water from the Spent Fuel Pool due to equipment damage resulting from a seismic event. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of an Alert, a 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 the biennial emergency plan exercise on August 12,
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) Unit 1 - April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Unit 2 - April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 1 - April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Unit 2 - April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 1 - April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Unit 2 - 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 September 16, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Mike Holzmann and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
CR 2331941
10/17/19 Drill Critique Issue - JIC Establish Communication
Link
10/17/2019
CR 2331944
10/17/19 EP Drill: NARS Forms Not Sent Out in E-Mail
10/17/2019
CR 2333439
Medical Emergency
10/29/2019
CR 2333592
Failed EP Drill Objective in CR/SIM
10/30/2019
CR 2357569
Off-Site Medical Response/Security Alert Status Gray
05/24/2020
CR 2369120
Fleet/Corp IT Action Caused EP Communications Failure
09/23/2020
CR 2369813
Video Feed Not Working Between Media Briefing Center and
09/30/2020
CR 2378525
20 EP Assembly/Accountability Drill Canceled Due to
2/16/2020
CR 2392243
2Q21 EP Drill - Assembly & Accountability
05/04/2021
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 2401223
EP Drill NRC Pre-Ex Planning Standard Failure
08/16/2021
Miscellaneous
Exercise and Drill Scenario Reports
09/01/2019-
09/01/2021
EP 7.0
Point Beach Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan, Emergency
Facilities and Equipment
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
EPIP 4.3
Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) Activation and
Evacuation
EPIP 4.8
Joint Information Center Activation and Evacuation
Procedures
EPIP 6.1
Assembly, Accountability, and Evacuation of Personnel
Miscellaneous
Point Beach 2021 Emergency Preparedness Exercise
Scenario
07/14/2021
71151
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Update Needed to NRC KPIs - DEP PI
09/15/2021
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Inspection
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation
Data
04/01/2020-
06/30/2021
Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Data
04/01/2020-
06/30/2021
Miscellaneous
Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Opportunities Data
04/01/2020-
06/30/2021