IR 05000293/2016502
| ML16355A321 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 12/20/2016 |
| From: | Raymond Mckinley Plant Support Branch 1 |
| To: | Dent J Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| McKinley R | |
| References | |
| IR 2016502 | |
| Download: ML16355A321 (8) | |
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December 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - EVALUATED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2016502
Dear Mr. Dent:
On November 18, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of the November 16, 2016, evaluated emergency preparedness exercise at your Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. The NRC inspectors 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.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings were identified. This letter 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 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Raymond R. McKinley, Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.
50-293 License No.
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000293/2016502 w/Attachment: Supplementary Information
REGION I==
Docket No.
50-293
License No. DPR-35
Report No. 05000293/2016502
Licensee: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy)
Facility: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
Location: 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360
Dates:
November 14 - November 18, 2016
Inspectors:
S. Barr, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety (DRS), Region I (Lead)
J. DeBoer, Emergency Preparedness Inspector, DRS, Region I
J. Lilliendahl, Senior Emergency Response Coordinator, DRS
B. Fuller, Senior Operations Inspector, DRS, Region I B. Pinson, Resident Inspector, Division of Reactor Projects (DRP), Region I
J. Vazquez, Acting Resident Inspector, DRP, Region I
Approved By:
Raymond R. McKinley, Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
Inspection Report 05000293/2016502; 11/14/2016 - 11/18/2016; Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station;
Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review - Performance Indicator Verification.
This report covers an announced inspection conducted by three Region I-based inspectors and two resident inspectors. 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 (EP)
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
On November 16, 2016, Entergy conducted a biennial Pilgrim emergency preparedness (EP) exercise. The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of Entergys conduct of the exercise, the performance of Pilgrims 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 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 Pilgrim exercise inspection report and Entergys EP drill reports, to determine the effectiveness of Entergy corrective actions as demonstrated during the November 16, 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 November 16, 2016, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E,Section IV.F.2.g.
Documents reviewed for each section of this report are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the November 16, 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 Pilgrims 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.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA1 Performance Indicator (PI) Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed data for the Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim was conducted in the fourth calendar quarter of 2015, so the inspectors reviewed supporting documentation from EP drills, training records, and equipment tests from the fourth calendar quarter of 2015 through the third quarter of 2016, to verify the accuracy of the reported PI data. The review of these PIs was conducted in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71151, using the acceptance criteria documented in Nuclear Energy Institute Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guidelines, Revision 7.
This inspection activity represented the completion of three samples.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit
On November 18, 2016, the inspectors presented the results of this inspection to Mr. J. Dent, Pilgrim Site Vice President, and other members of the Entergy staff. The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained by the inspectors or documented in this report.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- J. Dent, Pilgrim Site Vice President
- D. Calabrese, Emergency Planning Manager
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
None.