IR 05000272/2012503

IR 05000272-12-503, 05000311-12-503, 05000354-12-503; 5/21/2012 - 5/25/2012; Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations; Exercise Evaluation; Emergency Preparedness Performance Indicators

ML12173A327
Person / Time
Site:	Salem, Hope Creek
Issue date:	06/20/2012
From:	James Trapp Plant Support Branch 1
To:	Joyce T Public Service Enterprise Group
References
IR-12-503
Download: ML12173A327 (10)

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Dear Mr. Joyce:

On May 25,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of the May 22,2012, evaluated emergency preparedness exercise, at your Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on May 25,2012, with Mr. J. Perry, Hope Creek Site Vice President, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's 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 were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's document system, Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS).

ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

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Dear Mr. Joyce:

On May 25,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of the May 22,2012, evaluated emergency preparedness exercise, at your Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on May 25, 2012, with Mr. J. Perry, Hope Creek Site Vice President, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's 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 were identified.

ln accordance with 10 CFR 2390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's document system, Agencyrvide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS).

ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely, /RN James M. Trapp, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-272, 50-311, 50-354 License Nos. DPR-70, DRP-75, NPF-57 DOCUMENT NAME: G:\DRS\Plant Support Branch 1\BarAEP Ex12 SHC\Salem Hope Creek EP EX2012 Report.docx ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: ML12 g suNstReview V Non-sensitive V Publicly Available n Sensitive n Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RYDRS RI/DRP RI/DRS NAME SBan ABurritt JTrapp DATE 6114112 6t19t12 6t20t12 OFFICIAL

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Enclosure:

NRC lnspection Report No. 0500027212012503,0500031112012503, and 0500035412012503

REGION I Docket No: 50-272,50-31 1, 50-354 License No: DPR-70, DPR-75, NPF-57 ReportNo: 0500027212012503,0500031112012503,0500035412012503 Licensee: PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG) Facility: Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations Location: P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 Dates: May 21- May 25,2012 Inspectors: S. Barr, Sr. Emergency Preparedness Inspector, 919' legion l (Lead) C. Crisden, Emergency Preparedness Inspector, DRS, Region I D. Silk, Senior Operations Inspector, DRS, Region I P. McKenna, Resident Inspector, DRP, Region I S. Galbraith, Reactor Engineer, DRP, Region l (Training) A. Bolger, Reactor Engineer, DRP, Region l (Training) Approved By: James M. TraPP, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor SafetY Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

lR 0500027212012503, 0500031 112012503, 05000354/2012503;512112012 - 512512012; Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations; Exercise Evaluation; Emergency Preparedness Performance lndicators.

This was an announced inspection conducted by three region-based inspectors and one resident inspector. No findings of significance were identified. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight ProceSS," Revision 4, dated December 2006.

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

A. NRC-ldentifiedandSelf-RevealinoFindinqs No findings were identified.

B. Licensee-ldentified Findinqs None.

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness (EP)

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01- 1 Sample)a. lnspection Scope Prior to the May 22,2012, emergency preparedness exercise, the NRC inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario, which PSEG had submitted to the NRC, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Artificial lsland Emergency Plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(bX14). This overall exercise inspection activity represented the completion of one sample on a biennial cycle.

The exercise evaluation consisted of the following review and assessment: The adequacy of PSEG's performance in the biennial full-participation exercise regarding the implementation of the risk-significant planning standards (RSPS)described in 10 CFR 50.47(bX4), (5), (9), and (10), which are: emergency classification; offsite notification; radiological assessment; and protective action recommendations, respectively.

The overall adequacy of PSEG's Salem and Hope Creek emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, "Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities," and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Hope Creek Control Room Simulator, Hope Creek Technical Support Center (TSC),and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).

A review of other performance areas, such as: the licensee emergency response organization's (ERO's) recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and cohtrol; intra- and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.

A review of past performance issues from the last NRC Salem and Hope Creek exercise inspection report and PSEG's EP drill reports, to determine the effectiveness of licensee corrective actions as demonstrated during the May 22, 2012, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(bX14).

The licensee's post-exercise critiques, to evaluate PSEG's self-assessment of its ERO performance during the May 22,2012, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Section lV.F.2.g.

The inspectors reviewed the documents listed in the attachment to this report.

b. Findinos No findings were identified.

4OA1 Performance lndicator (Pl) Verification (71151- 3 Samples)

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed data for the Salem and Hope Creek EP Pls, which are:

(1) Drill and Exercise Performance (DEP);

(2) Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation; and,

(3) Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability. The last NRC EP inspection at Artificial lsland was conducted in the first calendar quarter of 2011, so the inspectors reviewed supporting documentation from EP drills, training records, and equipment tests from the first calendar quarter of 2011 through the first quarter of 2012, to verify the accuracy of the reported Pl data. The review of these Pls was conducted in accordance with NRC lnspection Procedure 71151, using the acceptance criteria documented in NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance lndicator Guidelines,"

Revision 6.

This inspection activity represented the completion of three samples.

b. Findinqs No findings were identified.

4OAO Meetinos. includinq Exit On May 25,2012, the inspectors presented the results of this inspection to Mr. J. Perry, Hope Creek Site Vice President, and other members of the PSEG staff. No proprietary information was provided to the inspectors during this inspection.

ATTACHMENT

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee Personnel

J. Perry, Hope Creek Site Vice President

A. Gaerity, Emergency Services Director

D. Burgin, Emergency Preparedness Manager

C. Banner, Emergency Preparedness Technical Specialist

P. Duca, Senior Compliance Engineer

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

None.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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