IR 05000277/2024501
| ML24128A037 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Peach Bottom  (DPR-044, DPR-056) |
| Issue date: | 05/08/2024 |
| From: | Daniel Schroeder Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2024501 | |
| Download: ML24128A037 (1) | |
Text
May 8, 2024
SUBJECT:
PEACH BOTTOM ATOMIC POWER STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 -
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000277/2024501 AND 05000278/2024501
Dear David Rhoades:
On April 18, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 and discussed the results of this inspection with David Henry, 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. 05000277 and 05000278 License Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000277 and 05000278
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000277/2024501 and 05000278/2024501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2024-501-0006
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3
Location:
Delta, PA 17314
Inspection Dates:
April 15, 2024 to April 18, 2024
Inspectors:
J. DeBoer, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
E. Eve, Senior Project Engineer
K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector
D. McHugh, Reactor Inspector
S. Mercurio, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
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 Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3, 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.
REACTOR SAFETY
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:
- Evaluation Number 23-46, EP-AA-120-1001, Revision 11 "Mid-Atlantic PAR Flowchart Changes - Decennial ETE Project"
This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
71114.07 - Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action 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 loss of physical control of the facility and loss of decay heat removal capabilities on April 16, 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 biennial emergency plan exercise on February 28,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12)===
- (1) For the period January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) For the period January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024
EP03: Alert And Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) For the period January 1, 2023 through 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 April 18, 2024, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to David Henry, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Miscellaneous
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station 2024 NRC-Graded
Emergency Preparedness Full Participation Hostile Action
Based Exercise Scenario Package
2/14/2024
Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Revision 33
Exelon Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station
Revision 35
Exelon Nuclear Emergency Action Levels for Peach Bottom
Atomic Power Station
Addendum
3, Revision
EP-AA-111-F-08
Peach Bottom PAR Flowchart
Revision J