IR 05000272/2022501

And Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000354/2022501, 05000272/2022501, and 05000311/2022501

ML22165A103
Person / Time
Site:	Salem, Hope Creek
Issue date:	06/14/2022
From:	Daniel Schroeder NRC/RGN-I/DORS
To:	Carr E Public Service Enterprise Group
Schroeder D
References
IR 2022501
Download: ML22165A103 (7)

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June 14, 2022

SUBJECT:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION AND SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000354/2022501, 05000272/2022501, AND 05000311/2022501

Dear Mr. Carr:

On May 13, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Hope Creek Generating Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Edward Casulli, Site Vice President 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, Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security

Docket Nos. 05000354, 05000272, and 05000311 License Nos. NPF-57, DPR-70, and DPR-75

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers:

05000354, 05000272, and 05000311

License Numbers:

NPF-57, DPR-70, and DPR-75

Report Numbers:

05000354/2022501, 05000272/2022501, and 05000311/2022501

I-2022-501-0004

Licensee:

PSEG Nuclear, LLC

Facility:

Hope Creek Generating Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station,

Units 1 and 2

Location:

Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038

Inspection Dates:

May 9, 2022 to May 13, 2022

Inspectors:

J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

C. Crisden, Allegations/Enforcement Specialist

J. Demarshall, Senior Operations Engineer

Approved By:

Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief

Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch

Division of Radiological Safety and Security

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Hope Creek Generating Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, 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.

71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation

Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise at Hope Creek Generating Station. The exercise scenario simulated an earthquake, damage to a fuel bundle in the spent fuel pool, and additional seismic activity which resulted in lowered spent fuel pool water level on May 10, 2022.

71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes

Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the following submitted Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan changes from May 9 through 13, 2022.

• 2021-04, Wind Port Project, Revision 1

• 2021-60, EP-AA-121-1006, PSEG ANS Siren Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Testing, Revision 3

• 2022-003, Revision to Emergency Action Level (EAL) SU4.2

This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.

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 biennial emergency plan exercise on April 14,

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) October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (common to Salem and Hope Creek)

EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)

(1) October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (common to Salem and Hope Creek)

EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)

(1) October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (common to Salem and Hope Creek)

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

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

• On May 13, 2022, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Edward Casulli, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

71114.01

Corrective Action

Documents

20905794

20906364

Miscellaneous

H22-02

Hope Creek 2022 Graded Exercise Scenario Package

Revision 1