IR 05000272/2024501

And Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000354/2024501, 05000272/2024501 and 05000311/2024501

ML24164A112
Person / Time
Site:	Salem, Hope Creek
Issue date:	06/12/2024
From:	Daniel Schroeder NRC/RGN-I/DORS
To:	Mcfeaters C Public Service Enterprise Group
References
IR 2024501
Download: ML24164A112 (1)

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June 12, 2024

Charles McFeaters President and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear, LLC P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038

SUBJECT: HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION AND SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000354/2024501, 05000272/2024501 AND 05000311/2024501

Dear Charles McFeaters:

On May 23, 2024, 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 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, Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety & 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: 05000354/2024501, 05000272/2024501 and 05000311/2024501

Enterprise Identifiers: I-2024-501- 0007 I-2024-501- 0008

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 20, 2024 to May 23, 2024

Inspectors: J. DeBoer, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector T. Eck, Physical Security Inspector E. Eve, Senior Project Engineer S. Mercurio, Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Schoppy, Senior Reactor Inspector

Approved By: Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security

Enclosure

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.

71114.04 - 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:

• 2022-23, New Owner Controlled Area (OCA) Siren (Wind Port Area) -

Relocation, Revision 1

• 2023- 08, Exclusion Area Boundary and OCA Reductions (Wind Port Project),

Revision 0

• 2023-15, Emergency Plan Attachment 6, Revision 2, Development of Evacuation Times Estimates, Revision 0

• 2023-16, EP-AA-120-1007, Revision 4 - Maintenance of Emergency Response Organization Revised to Eliminate Duty Teams, Revision 0

• 2023-29, New Jersey Wind Port Operation, Parcel A, Revision 0

This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.

71114.07 - Exercise Evaluation -

Hostile Action (HA) Event

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

(1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise. The exercise scenario simulated a hostile action based event with imminent loss of physical control of the plant and a large break loss of coolant accident resulting in off-site response on May 21, 2024.

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 the biennial emergency plan exercise on April 10,

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) For the period April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

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

(1) For the period April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

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

(1) For the period April 1, 2023 - March 31,

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 23, 2024, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Charles McFeaters and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71114.07 Miscellaneous PSEG Nuclear LLC Emergency Plan

S24-02 Salem Hostile Action Based Graded Exercise Scenario 03/18/2024

Package

Procedures NC.EP-EP.ZZ-Emergency Preparedness Emergency Coordinator Revision 27

0102(Q) Response

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