IR 05000272/2018501

and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2: Evaluated Emergency Preparedness Exercise Inspection Report 05000354/2018501, 05000272/2018501, and 05000311/2018501

ML18155A037
Person / Time
Site:	Salem, Hope Creek
Issue date:	06/01/2018
From:	Raymond Mckinley NRC/RGN-I/DRS/SB
To:	Sena P Public Service Enterprise Group
References
IR 2018501
Download: ML18155A037 (5)

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une 1, 2018

SUBJECT:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION AND SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2: EVALUATED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE - INSPECTION REPORT 05000354/2018501, 05000272/2018501, AND 05000311/2018501

Dear Mr. Sena:

On May 24, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Hope Creek Generating Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. The NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Charles McFeaters, Salem Vice President, 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 the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Raymond McKinley, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos.: 50-272, 50-311, and 50-354 License Nos.: DPR-70, DPR-75, and NPF-57

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000272/2018501, 05000311/2018501, and 05000354/2018501

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 50-272, 50-311, and 50-354 License Numbers: DPR-70, DPR-75, and NPF-57 Report Number: 05000272/2018501, 05000311/2018501, and 05000354/2018501 Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-501-0035 Licensee: PSEG Nuclear LLC Facility: Hope Creek Generating Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Hancocks Bridge, NJ Inspection Dates: May 21 - May 24, 2018 Inspectors: J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety (DRS)

J. DeBoer, Emergency Preparedness Inspector, DRS D. Johnson, Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Division of Preparedness and Response J. Schoppy, Senior Reactor Inspector, DRS D. Silk, Senior Operations Engineer, DRS Approved By: R. McKinley, Branch Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring PSEGs performance at

Hope Creek Generating Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 by conducting an evaluated emergency preparedness exercise inspection 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.

No findings or more-than-minor violations were identified.

INSPECTION SCOPE

The inspectors conducted the inspection using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedure in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved inspection procedures 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. 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. The inspectors determined the following samples were complete when the inspection procedure requirements were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase.

REACTOR SAFETY

==71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation (1 sample)

==

The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of PSEGs conduct of the exercise and its capability to assess staff performance via a formal critique process, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.47(b)(14).

==71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review (1 sample)

==

The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for biennial emergency plan

===exercise on April 20.

71151 - Performance Indicator Verification===

The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the period from January 2017 through March 2018.

(1) Drill and Exercise Performance

(2) Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation

(3) Alert and Notification System

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

On May 24, the inspectors presented the inspection results to with Mr. Charles McFeaters, Salem Vice President, and other members of the PSEG staff.

LIST OF

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Section 1EP1: Exercise Evaluation

Salem Nuclear Generating Station Emergency Preparedness Plan

Salem Nuclear Generating Station Emergency Preparedness Plan Implementing Procedures

Salem Nuclear Generating Station May 22, 2018 Graded Exercise Scenario Package

Salem Drill Reports 2016-2018

Section 1EP8: Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review

Salem Nuclear Generating Station Emergency Preparedness Plan

Salem Nuclear Generating Station Emergency Preparedness Plan Implementing Procedures

Salem Nuclear Generating Station May 22, 2018 Graded Exercise Scenario Package

Salem Drill Reports 2016-2018

Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator (PI) Verification

DEP PI data, January 2017 - March 2018

ERO Drill Participation PI data, January 2017 - March 2018

ANS Reliability PI data, January 2017 - March 2018