IR 05000282/2021501
| ML21236A207 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 08/25/2021 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke Operations Branch III |
| To: | Domingos C Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2021501 | |
| Download: ML21236A207 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000282/2021501 AND 05000306/2021501
Dear Mr. Domingos:
On August 5, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant 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, Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 05000282 and 05000306 License Nos. DPR-42 and DPR-60
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000282 and 05000306
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000282/2021501 and 05000306/2021501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-501-0021
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
Facility:
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Welch, MN
Inspection Dates:
August 02, 2021 to August 05, 2021
Inspectors:
S. Forster, Health Physicist
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
C. Norton, Senior Resident Inspector
K. Pusateri, Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Patricia J. Pelke, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, 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.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
REACTOR SAFETY
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the Biennial Emergency Plan Exercise on August 3, 2021.
The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of a Site Area Emergency due to the potential loss of 2 fission product barriers, specifically the fuel clad barrier and reactor cooling system barrier. The Site Area Emergency, which was the highest classification level reached during the exercise, was communicated to the required state and local government agencies.
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 July 2,
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) Unit 1 - October 01, 2020 through March 31, 2021 Unit 2 - October 01, 2020 through March 31, 2021 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 1 - October 01, 2020 through March 31, 2021 Unit 2 - October 01, 2020 through March 31, 2021 EP03: Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 1 - October 01, 2020 through March 31, 2021 Unit 2 - October 01, 2020 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 August 5, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Christopher P. Domingos, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
QIM
0501000053187
During EP Drill the Dose Projections Software Error Resulted
in Program Having to Be Re-Started Several Times
06/15/2021
QIM
0501000053189
During the EP Drill - Trending of Simulated Rad Monitor Data
in ERCS Was Unsuccessful
06/15/2021
QIM
0501000053216
During the EP Drill on 6/15/2021 It Was Noted as an
Improvement Item During the Critique that Familiarization
Training in regards to KI Directions on Distribution Process
06/15/2021
QIM
0501000053219
During the EP Drill It Was Noted that Several Business LAN
Computers Could Not Generate ERCS Data Trends
(Graphs)
06/15/2021
QIM
0501000053288
The Demonstration Criteria 4.01.1 (The Appropriate EAL
Threshold Associated with a Parameter or Symptom Was
Recognized) Was Rated as Weak and the Overall Objective
4.01 Was Rated as Needs Improvement
06/21/2021
QIM
501000029669
Numerous Pagers Did Not Work During the 7/19/2019 EP
Drill
07/17/2019
QIM
501000029685
Multiple Computers in the OSC Found to Be Missing ERCS
07/19/2019
QIM
501000029691
7/17/19 ERO Drill Short Range Pagers Did Not Activate for
07/17/2019
QIM
501000029700
During the 7/17/19 EP Drill Critique an Enhancement Was
Noted for Communication Between the TSC and EOF
07/19/2019
QIM
501000042191
EP Drills Scheduled with DEP Opportunities Have Had Some
or All the Opportunities Cancelled Because a Participant
Wasn't Available
07/08/2020
QIM
501000043375
During the Simulator Session for DEP, Offsite Notification
Emails Were Delayed
08/20/2020
Corrective Action
Documents
QIM
501000046174
EP Conducted a Medical Drill at PINGP on 11/5/2020 and a
Communications Enhancement Was Noted
11/05/2020
Miscellaneous
Drill Critique Reports
08/01/2019 -
08/01/2021
Procedures
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
F3-1
Onsite Emergency Organization
F3-10
Personnel Accountability
F3-2
Classification of Emergencies
F3-4
Responsibilities During an Alert, Site Area Emergency, or
General Emergency
F3-5
Emergency Notifications
F3-6
Activation and Operation of Technical Support Center
F3-7
Activation and Operation of Operational Support Center
F3-8
Recommendations for Offsite Protective Actions
F3-9
Emergency Evacuation
PINGP 1576
Emergency Action Level Matrix
Miscellaneous
21 Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2,
Exercise Scenario 60-day NRC Submittal
06/04/2021
NRC Performance Indicator Data, Emergency Preparedness
- Alert and Notification System Reliability
10/01/2020 -
03/31/2021
NRC Performance Indicator Data, Emergency Preparedness
- Drill/Exercise Performance
10/01/2020 -
03/31/2021
71151
Miscellaneous
NRC Performance Indicator Data, Emergency Preparedness
- ERO Drill Participation
10/01/2020 -
03/31/2021