IR 05000266/2023003
| ML23286A283 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Point Beach  |
| Issue date: | 10/16/2023 |
| From: | Karla Stoedter NRC/RGN-III/DORS/RPB2 |
| To: | Durbin M Point Beach |
| References | |
| IR 2023003 | |
| Download: ML23286A283 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT-INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000266/2023003 AND 05000301/2023003
Dear Michael Durbin:
On September 30, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Point Beach Nuclear Plant. On October 11, 2023, the NRC inspectors 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, Karla K. Stoedter, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 2 Division of Operating 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:
05000266/2023003 and 05000301/2023003
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-003-0056
Licensee:
NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC
Facility:
Point Beach Nuclear Plant
Location:
Two Rivers, WI
Inspection Dates:
July 01, 2023 to September 30, 2023
Inspectors:
J. Cassidy, Senior Health Physicist
J. Masse, Project Engineer
V. Petrella, Senior Resident Inspector
M. Stafford, Senior Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Karla K. Stoedter, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 2
Division of Operating Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an integrated 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.
PLANT STATUS
Unit 1 began the inspection period at rated thermal power. On September 19, 2023, the unit began coastdown for the upcoming refueling outage. At the end of the inspection period, Unit 1 was operating at 93 percent power Unit 2 began the inspection period at rated thermal power and remained at or near full power throughout the remainder of the inspection period.
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 performed activities described in IMC 2515, Appendix D, Plant Status, observed risk significant activities, and completed on-site portions of IPs. 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
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
Impending Severe Weather Sample (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of the overall preparations to protect risk-significant systems from impending severe weather with scattered thunderstorms moving through the area on September 6, 2023.
71111.05 - Fire Protection
Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection Sample (IP Section 03.01) (3 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the fire protection program by conducting a walkdown and performing a review to verify program compliance, equipment functionality, material condition, and operational readiness of the following fire areas:
- (1) Fire zones 300, 316, and 317 on July 28, 2023
- (2) Fire zones 320, 321, 323, and 324 on July 28, 2023
- (3) Fire zone 322 on July 28, 2023
71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the control room during the TS 83, Emergency Diesel Generator G-03 Monthly, on August 27, 2023.
Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors observed and evaluated training in the simulator on July 26, 2023
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities to ensure configuration changes and appropriate work controls were addressed:
- (1) Unit 2 elevated risk due to 2ICP 02.001BL, Reactor Protection and Engineered Safety Features Blue Channel Analog Surveillance Test, on June 26, 2023.
- (2) Unit 2 elevated risk due to 2ICP 13.016G, Reactor Protection and Safeguards Analog Racks Feedwater Flow 18 Month Calibration, on July 24, 2023.
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments
Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 03.01) (7 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's justifications and actions associated with the following operability determinations and functionality assessments:
- (1) Functionality assessment for an unexplained loss of waste gas
- (2) Operability of diesel generator G-04 with cycling fuel oil pump
- (3) Operability of diesel generator G-02 following failure of fuel oil pump relay
- (4) Operability determination of the entry into AOP-12A, Oil, Hazardous Material and Radioactive Materials Spill
- (5) Operability determination of a podium in the control room on August 18, 2023
- (6) Operability determination of a rod drop alarm on August 22, 2023
- (7) Operability determination for the spiking low of the white pressurizer pressure channel on August 27, 2023
71111.24 - Testing and Maintenance of Equipment Important to Risk
The inspectors evaluated the following testing and maintenance activities to verify system operability and/or functionality:
Post-Maintenance Testing (PMT) (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)
(1)0-PT-FP-002, "Diesel Engine-Driven Fire Pump Functional Test," after maintenance on the system on July 27, 2023.
(2)0-SOP-SW-107, "Service Water Pump Operation," after maintenance on the control switch on July 17, 2023.
Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) Testing (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
- (1) Quarterly and annual surveillance of Z-2001B portable 480VAC generator, on July 7, 2023.
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation
Select Emergency Preparedness Drills and/or Training for Observation (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) NRC pre-exercise emergency preparedness drill conducted on July 11,
RADIATION SAFETY
71124.08 - Radioactive Solid Waste Processing & Radioactive Material Handling, Storage,
& Transportation
Radioactive Material Storage (IP Section 03.01)
The inspectors evaluated the licensees performance in controlling, labeling and securing the following radioactive materials:
- (1) Sea-van containers in Warehouse 7
- (2) Sea-van containers in the RCA Yard
- (3) Contaminated components in the Mausoleum
Radioactive Waste System Walkdown (IP Section 03.02) (2 Samples)
The inspectors walked down the following accessible portions of the solid radioactive waste systems and evaluated system configuration and functionality:
- (1) ALPS unit
- (2) Resin processing equipment
Waste Characterization and Classification (IP Section 03.03) (3 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following characterization and classification of radioactive waste: (1)2022 Primary Resin (2)2023 Class A Resin (3)2022 Spent Fuel Pool
Shipping Records (IP Section 03.05) (3 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following non-excepted radioactive material shipments through a record review:
- (1) Shipment 23-024; UN3321; Low Specific Activity LSA-II
- (2) Shipment 22-047; UN2913; Surface Contaminated Objects SCO-II and UN2915; Type A package
- (3) Shipment 22-017; UN2916; Type B(U) package
OTHER ACTIVITIES-BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
MS06: Emergency AC Power Systems (IP Section 02.05)===
- (1) Unit 1 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
- (2) Unit 2 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
MS07: High Pressure Injection Systems (IP Section 02.06) (2 Samples)
- (1) Unit 1 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
- (2) Unit 2 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
MS09: Residual Heat Removal Systems (IP Section 02.08) (2 Samples)
- (1) Unit 1 (October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
- (2) Unit 2 (October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
BI01: Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Specific Activity Sample (IP Section 02.10) (2 Samples)
- (1) Unit 1 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
- (2) Unit 2 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
OR01: Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness Sample (IP Section 02.15) (1 Sample)
- (1) April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 PR01: Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications/Offsite Dose Calculation Manual Radiological Effluent Occurrences (RETS/ODCM) Radiological Effluent Occurrences Sample (IP Section 02.16) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2022 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 October 11, 2023, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Michael Durbin, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
- On August 11, 2023, the inspectors presented the radiation protection inspection results to Michael Durbin, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2466347
Housekeeping in Plant Yard
09/06/2023
Procedures
Severe Weather Conditions
2463399
NRC Identified Ladder Not in Proper Storage Area
07/28/2023
2463684
PFP-1-TB 26 - Pre-Fire Plan Unit 1 Turbine Hall Building Ele
08/02/2023
2463686
PFP-1-TB 44 - Pre-Fire Plan Unit 1 Turbine Hall Building Ele
08/02/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2463800
NRC Walkdown of PFP-1-TB 26 and 44
08/03/2023
PFP-1-TB 26
Pre-Fire Plan Unit 1 Turbine Hall Building Elev 26 ft
Procedures
PFP-1-TB 44
Pre-Fire Plan Unit 1 Turbine Hall Building Elev 44 ft
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2465633
NRC Resident Observation of TS-83, G03 Monthly
08/27/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2461397
Risk Mitigating Plans
06/30/2023
Work Activity Risk Management Plan for 2ICP 13.016G,
Reactor Protection & Safeguards Analog Racks Feedwater
Flow 18-Month Calibration
Miscellaneous
Work Activity Risk Management Plan for the 2ICP 02.001BL,
Reactor Protection and Engineered Safety Features Blue
Channel Analog Surveillance Test
2462027
Unexplained Loss of Waste Gas
07/10/2023
2463453
G-04 EDG Fuel Oil Pump
07/30/2023
2463454
C-82 G-04 EDG Control Panel Relay Cycling
07/30/2023
2463455
P-209B G-04 EDG DC Fuel Oil Pump Cycling Affect
07/30/2023
2463456
Common Cause Evaluation
07/30/2023
2463926
Received 2C04 2A 4-7 Power Range Rod Drop Alarm
08/05/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
2464975
1PT-430 Pressurizer Pressure Channel Failure
08/19/2023
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
2465629
Quart Oil Spill Outside Protected Area
08/27/2023
2466593
G-02-42/FTC2 G-02 FO Pump #2 Relay Failed
09/10/2023
2466594
09/10/2023
2462807
NRC Question
07/20/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2465484
U1 PZR Pressure Troubleshooting Recorder Installation
08/24/2023
OI 168
Emergency Diesel Generator Operability
Procedures
TS 82
Emergency Diesel Generator G-02 Monthly
Corrective Action
Documents
2464359
0-PT-FP-002 - Diesel Engine-Driven Fire Pump Functional
Test
08/11/2023
2464286
RMP Cover Sheet Missing Signature
08/10/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2464318
NRC Identified Issue
08/10/2023
Procedures
0-SOP-FLEX-002
FLEX Portable 480 VAC Generator Operation
Z-2001A & Z-2001B
40829153-04
07/25/2023
40829153-05
P-32A-CS, Cycle and Test Control Switch
07/17/2023
40845460
0-SOP-FLEX-002/Z-2001A and B Annual Run
07/07/2023
40846184
0-SOP-FLEX-002/Z-2001A and B Quarterly Run
07/07/2023
40846916-04
1B52-10C; Perform Breaker Swap Using a Prepared Spare
07/17/2023
40846916-05
07/17/2023
40848679-01
P-035B-E 4 Year Maintenance
07/27/2023
40848679-02
P-035B-E Operations PMT/RTS
07/27/2023
40850395-01
FP-00222C: Open and Inspect Check Valve
07/25/2023
Work Orders
40850395-02
FP-00222C: OPS PMT/RTS
07/27/2023
Security Threat
EPIP 1.1
Course of Actions
Procedures
EPIP 2.1
Notifications - ERO, State and Counties, and NRC
Fixed Contamination Found in RCA Yard North Side
07/27/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Receipt New Fuel from Vendor, Contamination Above DOT
Limit
09/01/2021
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Water Found Leaking Out of Westinghouse Sludge Lance
Sealand
11/04/2021
Unexpected Alpha Level 3 Conditions
07/19/2023
Part 37 Training CBTs Require Updating
08/10/2023
NUC RPT 1030 Update Needed
08/10/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
NUC SEC 006 Update Needed
08/10/2023
HP-100-022822
22 Primary Resin 10CFR61 Analysis
03/07/2022
HP-100-060223
23 Class A Resin 10CFR61 Analysis
06/03/2023
HP-100-062422
22 SFP 10CFR61 Analysis
06/24/2022
NUC RPT 1030
10CFR37 Cat 1 & 2 Rad Material
Miscellaneous
NUC SEC 006
Annual Part 37 Security Training
RDW 18.1.1
CFR 61 Sampling Program
RDW 18.2
Radwaste Classification, Shipment Types and Waste Stability
Determination
Radioactive Material Control Program
Requirements for Radioactive Material Stored Outdoors
Procedures
Procedure for Radioactive Source Controls and Leak
Checking
Self-Assessments
Radioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive
Handling, Storage, and Transportation (IP71124.08)
08/01/2023
Shipment 22-017
Primary Resins; UN2916; Type B(U) Package
03/09/2022
Shipment 22-047
Fuel Cleaning Equipment; UN2913 and UN2915
06/24/2022
Shipping Records
Shipment 23-024
Resins, UN3321, LSA-II
06/06/2023
40794916 01
Perform Leak Testing of Radioactive Sealed Sources in
Accordance with RP-AA-107-1004
07/27/2022
40811825 01
Perform an Inventory of Radioactive Sources in Accordance
with RP-AA-107-1004 (TSR 3.7.4.1)
07/27/2022
Work Orders
40823107 01
Perform Leak Testing of Radioactive Sealed Sources in
Accordance with RP-AA-107-1004
2/01/2023
71151
Miscellaneous
NP 5.2.16 -
Occupational
Exposure
Effectiveness
B; PI Data Calculation, Review and Approval
04/01/2022 -
06/30/2023
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
NP 5.2.16 -
Radioactive
Effluents
Effectiveness
B; PI Data Calculation, Review and Approval
07/01/2022 -
06/30/2023
NP 5.2.16 - RCS
Activity Fuel
Performance
NP 5.2.16 - RCS Activity Fuel Performance
07/01/2022 -
06/30/2023
LI-AA-100-10003
NRC Performance Indicator
NP 5.2.16
NRC Performance Indicators
Procedures
PBN-BFJR-18-
054
MSPI Basis Document for PBNP
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