IR 05000282/2024501
| ML24215A366 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 08/05/2024 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Conboy T Northern States Power Co |
| References | |
| IR 2024501 | |
| Download: ML24215A366 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000282/2024501 AND 05000306/2024501
Dear Thomas Conboy:
On June 27, 2024, 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security 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:
05000282/2024501 and 05000306/2024501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-501-0015
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company
Facility:
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Welch, MN
Inspection Dates:
June 24, 2024 to June 27, 2024
Inspectors:
S. Cavanaugh, Physical Security Inspector
J. Dalzell, Technical Assistant
J. Kutlesa, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
T. McGowan, Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, 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 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.
REACTOR SAFETY
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Partial)
(1)
(Partial)
The inspectors observed the biennial exercise and evaluated emergency plan performance on June 25, 2024. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Alert in response to a reactor coolant system (RCS) leak. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of a Site Area Emergency which was communicated to the required state and local government agencies.
The evaluation of the Joint Information Center (JIC) was not completed due to the activation of the State of Minnesota Emergency Operations Center (MNSEOC) for the Rapidan, MN dam failure. The licensees JIC, when activated, is co-located at the MNSEOC and was unable to deploy. The Rapidan Dam near Mankato, MN failure occurred on June 24-25, 2024. As a result, the evaluation of the JIC is rescheduled for later in the calendar year. Once the JIC is evaluated, the sample completion will be documented in a future NRC inspection report.
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 May 28,
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) July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 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 June 27, 2024, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness inspection results to Thomas Conboy and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
501000086958
EP Drill - Extent of Play
06/25/2024
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
501000087066
EP Drill - RP OSC Coord Training
06/25/2024
EPLAN-01
Standard Emergency Plan
Rev. 0
Miscellaneous
EPLAN-03
Prairie Island Emergency Plan Annex
Procedures
PINGP 1576
Emergency Action Level Matrix
Corrective Action
Documents
501000085937
71114.08 EP Exercise Call With NRC
05/28/2024
Miscellaneous
L-Pl-24-027
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan
Exercise Scenario
04/26/2024
71151
Miscellaneous
QF0445
NRC and MOR Data Collection and Submittal Forms
07/01/2023
through
03/32/2024