IR 05000272/2025011
| ML25247A022 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 09/04/2025 |
| From: | Erin Carfang Division of Operating Reactors |
| To: | Mcfeaters C Public Service Enterprise Group |
| References | |
| IR 2025011 | |
| Download: ML25247A022 (1) | |
Text
September 4, 2025
SUBJECT:
SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - LICENSE RENEWAL PHASE 4 INSPECTION REPORT 05000272/2025011 AND 05000311/2025011
Dear Charles McFeaters:
On August 21, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with David Sharbaugh, 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, Erin E. Carfang, Chief Engineering Branch 1 Division of Operating Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000272 and 05000311 License Nos. DPR-70 and DPR-75
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000272 and 05000311
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000272/2025011 and 05000311/2025011
Enterprise Identifier: I-2025-011-0010
Licensee:
Facility:
Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Hancocks Bridge, NJ
Inspection Dates:
August 11, 2025 to August 21, 2025
Inspectors:
P. Cataldo, Senior Reactor Inspector
M. Hardgrove, Senior Project Engineer
D. McHugh, Reactor Inspector
Approved By:
Erin E. Carfang, Chief
Engineering Branch 1
Division of Operating Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a License Renewal Phase 4 inspection at 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.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
===71003 - Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal
The team conducted a Phase 4 license renewal inspection as outlined in NRC IP 71003. The team selected six aging management programs for evaluation based on risk insights and programs that were enhanced or new under the renewed operating license for each unit. The team also considered for selection those programs with monitoring results that were performed for the first time or those that identified examination or test results not experienced in the past.
For the aging management programs selected, the team reviewed records, interviewed plant staff, and conducted plant walk downs to evaluate whether aging management program elements were being implemented in accordance with NRC requirements. The team evaluated the following elements of the aging management programs: scope, preventive actions, parameters monitored or inspected, detection of aging effects, monitoring and trending, acceptance criteria, corrective actions, confirmation process, administrative controls, and operating experience.
The following aging management programs were evaluated by the team:
Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal===
(1)
(B.2.1.22) Buried Piping Program (2)
(B.2.1.24) External Surfaces Monitoring Program (3)
(B.2.1.26) Inspection of Internal Surfaces in Miscellaneous Piping and Ducting Components Program (4)
(B.2.1.28) ASME XI, Subsection IWE (5)
(B.2.1.34) Inspection of Water-Cooled Structures Associated with Nuclear Power Plants (6)
(B.2.1.38) Inaccessible Medium Voltage Cables Not Subject to 10 CFR 50.49 Environmental Qualification Requirements Program
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On August 21, 2025, the inspectors presented the License Renewal Phase 4 inspection results to David Sharbaugh, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
71003
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
NOTF 20999450
LRP4 NUCMs Do Not Address Notifications
NOTF 20999508
LRP4 SSPC-VIS-2 Reference in OU-AA-335-018
NOTF 20999514
LRP2 NRC Ineffective SWIS LR Inspections
NOTF 20999519
LRP2 NRC Ineffective Chilled Water System Inspections
NOTF 20999599
LRP4 NRC SWYD Vault PCR
NOTF 20999601
LR-S 11 SW Pump Bay Pit Concrete Slab Repair
NOTF 20999629
Turtle Observed at Salem Circ Water
NOTF 20999733
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE35
NOTF 20999734
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE36
NOTF 20999735
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE37
NOTF 20999736
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE36
NOTF 20999736
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE38
NOTF 20999737
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE39
NOTF 20999738
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE40
NOTF 20999739
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE41
NOTF 20999740
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE42
NOTF 20999741
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE43
NOTF 20999742
LRP4 NRC SRB Feed Standing Water 1BDE42
NOTF 20999743
LRP4 NRC Switchyard Dewatering Evaluation
NOTF 21000042
LRP4 NRC IWE Visual Exam Enhancement
Miscellaneous
SH-PBD-AMP-
XI.M36
External Surfaces Monitoring
Revision 2
SH-PBD-AMP-
XI.E3
Inaccessible Medium Voltage Cables Not Subject to 10 CFR 50.49 Environmental Qualification Requirements
Revision 2
SH-PBD-AMP-
XI.M34
Buried Piping Inspection
Revision 3
SH-PBD-AMP-
XI.M38
Buried Piping Inspection
Revision 3
SH-PBD-AMP-
XI.S1
ASME Section XI, Subsection IWE
Revision 4
SH-PBD-AMP-
RG 1.127, Inspection of Water-Control Structures
Revision 2
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
XI.S7
Associated with Nuclear Power Plants
NDE Reports
S-IR-6S0-0030
(010)
Service Water Intake Structure (2023), Baseline Database for
Structures Monitoring Program, Salem Generating Station,
Units 1 & 2
Revision 0
Procedures
Cable Condition Monitoring and Aging Management Program
Revision 4
Condition Monitoring of Structures
Revision 3
Underground Piping Examination Guide
Revision 5
External Surfaces Monitoring Aging Management Program
Revision 1
Inspection of Internal Surfaces in Miscellaneous Piping and
Ducting Components Aging Management Program
Revision 1
MA-AA-716-010-
1000
Maintenance Planning
Revision 19
VLF Tan Delta and Withstand Cable Testing
Revision 4
Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring
Revision 16
Work Orders
30349021
60157692