IR 05000269/2006013

IR 05000269-06-013, 05000270-06-013, 05000287-06-013; on 07/17-21/2006 for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2 and 3; Routine Baseline Inspection

ML062310012
Person / Time
Site:	Oconee
Issue date:	08/16/2006
From:	Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB2
To:	Brandi Hamilton Duke Energy Corp
References
IR-06-013
Download: ML062310012 (13)

Text

ust 16, 2006

SUBJECT:

OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000269/2006013, 05000270/2006013 AND 05000287/2006013

Dear Mr. Hamilton:

On July 21, 2006, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2 and 3. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspections results, which were discussed with you, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection no findings of significance were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270. 50-287 License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55

Enclosure:

(See page 2)

DEC 2 Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2006013, 05000270/2006013 and 05000287/2006013 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

REGION II==

Docket Nos.: 50-269, 50-270, 50-287/2006-013 License Nos.: DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 Report No: 05000269, 05000270, 05000287/2006-013 Licensee: Duke Energy Corporation Facility: Oconee Nuclear Station Location: 7812B Rochester Highway Seneca, SC 29672 Dates: July 17 - 21, 2006 Inspectors: L. Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector (Section 1EP1,1EP4)

J. Kreh, Emergency Preparedness Inspector (Section 1EP1, 4OA1)

A. Hutto, Resident Inspector, (Section 1EP1)

Approved by: Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000269/2006013, 05000270/2006013, 05000287/2006013; 07/17-21/2006; Oconee

Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2 and 3; routine baseline inspection.

The report covered an announced inspection by two emergency preparedness inspectors and one resident inspector. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 3, dated July 2000.

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

None

Licensee-Identified Violations

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None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the emergency plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).

This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle.

The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:

• The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on May 16, 2006, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPSs) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b) (4), (5), (9), and (10),which are emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.

• The overall adequacy of the licensees emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operational Support Center (OSC) and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).

• Other performance areas besides the RSPS, such as the emergency response organizations (ERO) recognition of abnormal plant conditions, command and control, intra- and inter-facility communications, prioritization of mitigation activities, utilization of repair and field monitoring teams, interface with offsite agencies, and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.

• Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) exercise reports to determine effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).

• The post-exercise critique conducted July 20, 2006, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix E.IV.F.2.g.

The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1EP4 Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors review of revisions to the emergency plan, implementing procedures and EAL changes was performed to determine that changes had not decreased the effectiveness of the plan. The inspectors also evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q) reviews associated with non-administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures and EAL changes. The Oconee Nuclear Station Emergency Plan, revisions 05-02, 05-03, 05-04, 05-05, 06-01, 06-02, 06-03 were reviewed.

The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 04, Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes. The applicable PS, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in NUREG-0654, Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants, Revision 1, Regulatory Guide 1.101 were also used as references. This inspection activity represents one sample on an annual basis.

The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

4OA1 Performance Indicator (PI) Verification

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the licensees procedure for developing the data for the Emergency Preparedness PIs which are:

(1) DEP;

(2) ERO Drill Participation; and

(3) Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability. The inspectors examined data reported to the NRC for the period April, 2005 to March, 2006. Procedural guidance for reporting PI information and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences were also reviewed. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill and exercise performance through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill participation for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for alert and notification system reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests.

The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71151, Performance Indicator Verification. The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.9 and Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Revisions 3 and 4, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guidelines, were used as reference criteria. This inspection activity represents three samples on an annual basis.

The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

4OA6 Meetings, including Exit

On July 21, 2006, the lead inspector for the emergency preparedness inspection presented the inspection results to the licensee, and other members of the licensees staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or taken during the inspection.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee personnel

B. Hamilton, Oconee Site Vice President

D. Baxter, Station Manager

L. Nicholson, Safety Assurance Manager

R. Brown, Manager - Emergency Planning

R. Glover, Engineering Manager

N. Clarkson, Regulatory Compliance (Engineer)

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened

None

Closed

None

Discussed

None Attachment