IR 05000247/2016502
| ML16224A037 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/10/2016 |
| From: | Raymond Mckinley Plant Support Branch 1 |
| To: | Vitale A Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| McKinley R | |
| References | |
| IR 2016502 | |
| Download: ML16224A037 (8) | |
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August 10, 2016
SUBJECT:
INDIAN POINT POWER STATION - EVALUATED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE - INSPECTION REPORT 05000247/2016502 AND 05000286/2016502
Dear Mr. Vitale:
On July 1, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of the June 28, 2016, evaluated emergency preparedness exercise at the Indian Point Energy Center, Units 2 and 3. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on July 1, 2016, with Mr. J. Ferrick, Director, Regulatory Assurance and Performance Improvement, and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your licenses. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records component of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRCs Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Raymond R. McKinley, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos.
50-247 and 50-286 License Nos. DPR-26 and DPR-64
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000247/2016502 and 05000286/2016502 w/Attachment: Supplementary Information
REGION I==
Docket Nos.
50-247 and 50-286
License Nos.
Report Nos.
05000247/2016502 and 05000286/2016502
Licensee:
Entergy Nuclear Northeast (Entergy)
Facility:
Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3 (Indian Point)
Location:
450 Broadway, GSB Buchanan, NY 10511-0249
Dates:
June 27 - July 1, 2016
Inspectors:
S. Barr, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety, Region I (Lead)
S. LaVie, Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Division of
Preparedness and Response, Office of Nuclear
Security and Incident Response B. Haagensen, Senior Resident Inspector, Division of Reactor
Projects, Region I
P. Ott, Operations Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety, Region I
Approved By:
Raymond R. McKinley, Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
Inspection Report 05000247/2016502 and 05000286/2016502; 06/27/2016 - 07/01/2016; Indian
Point Energy Center (IPEC), Units 2 and 3; Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review -
Performance Indicator Verification.
This report covers an announced inspection conducted by three Region I-based inspectors and one Headquarters based inspector. No findings were identified during the inspection.
The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 6.
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
No findings were identified.
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
On June 28, 2016, Entergy conducted a biennial IPEC emergency preparedness (EP)exercise. The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of Entergys conduct of the exercise, the performance of the Indian Point emergency response organization (ERO) to respond to the simulated emergency, and Entergys capability to assess their own staff performance via a formal critique process, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 50.47(b)(14). This overall exercise inspection activity represented the completion of one sample on a biennial cycle.
The exercise evaluation consisted of the following review and assessment:
The adequacy of Entergys performance in the biennial full-participation exercise regarding the implementation of the risk-significant planning standards described in 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4), (5), (9), and (10), which are: emergency classification; offsite notification; radiological assessment; and protective action recommendations, respectively.
The overall adequacy of Entergys Indian Point emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities, and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center, and Emergency Operations Facility.
A review of other performance areas, such as: Entergy EROs recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control; intra-and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
A review of past performance issues from the last NRC Indian Point exercise inspection report and Entergys EP drill reports, to determine the effectiveness of Entergy corrective actions as demonstrated during the June 28, 2016, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
Entergys post-exercise critiques, to evaluate Entergys self-assessment of its ERO performance during the June 28, 2016, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.g.
The inspectors reviewed the documents listed in the attachment to this report.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the June 28, 2016, EP exercise, the NRC inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario Entergy had submitted to the NRC, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of IPECs Emergency Plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). This overall exercise inspection activity represented the completion of one sample on a biennial cycle. The inspectors reviewed the documents listed in the attachment to this report.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA1 Performance Indicator (PI) Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed data for the Indian Point EP PIs, which are:
- (1) Drill and Exercise Performance;
- (2) ERO Drill Participation; and,
- (3) Alert and Notification System Reliability. The last NRC EP inspection at Indian Point was conducted in the third calendar quarter of 2015, so the inspectors reviewed supporting documentation from EP drills, training records, and equipment tests from the third calendar quarter of 2015 through the second quarter of 2016, to verify the accuracy of the reported PI data. The review of these PIs was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71151, using the acceptance criteria documented in Nuclear Energy Institute Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guidelines, Revision 6.
This inspection activity represented the completion of three samples.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit
On July 1, 2016, the inspectors presented the results of this inspection to Mr. J. Ferrick, Director, Regulatory Assurance and Performance Improvement, and other members of the Entergy staff. No proprietary information was provided to the inspectors during this inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- J. Ferrick, Director, Regulatory Assurance and Performance Improvement
- L. Glander, Manager, Emergency Preparedness
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
None.