IR 05000293/2018501

Evaluated Emergency Preparedness Exercise Inspection Report 05000293/2018501

ML18340A240
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	12/06/2018
From:	Raymond Mckinley Division of Reactor Safety I
To:	Brian Sullivan Entergy Nuclear Operations
References
IR 2018501
Download: ML18340A240 (6)

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D. Stoddard UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ber 6, 2018

SUBJECT:

PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - EVALUATED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2018501

Dear Mr. Sullivan:

On November 8, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station and the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.

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 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 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Number: 50-293 License Number: DPR-35

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000293/2018501

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 50-293 License Number: DPR-35 Report Number: 05000293/2018501 Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-501-0039 Licensee: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy)

Facility: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts Inspection Dates: November 6 - November 8, 2018 Inspectors: J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety (DRS)

J. DeBoer, Emergency Preparedness Inspector, DRS B. Fuller, Senior Operations Engineer, DRS J. Lilliendahl, Senior Emergency Response Coordinator, DRS Approved By: Raymond R. McKinley, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring Entergys performance at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, by conducting an evaluated emergency preparedness exercise inspection 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.

No findings or more-than-minor violations were identified.

INSPECTION SCOPES

The inspectors conducted the inspection using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved inspection procedures 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. The inspectors determined the following samples were complete when the inspection procedure requirements were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 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 (1 sample)

==

The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of Entergys conduct of the exercise and its capability to assess staff performance via a formal critique process, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.47(b)(14).

==71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review (1 sample)

==

The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for a biennial emergency

===plan exercise on October 4.

71151 - Performance Indicator Verification===

The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the period from October 2017 through September 2018.

(1) Drill and Exercise Performance

(2) Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation

(3) Alert and Notification System

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

On November 8, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. Brian Sullivan, Site Vice President, and other members of the Pilgrim staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation

Pilgrim Emergency Preparedness Plan

Pilgrim Emergency Preparedness Plan Implementing Procedures

Pilgrim November 7, 2018 Evaluated Exercise Scenario Package

Pilgrim Drill Reports 2016-2018

Condition Reports

CR-PNP-2017-11293

CR-PNP-2018-05075

CR-PNP-2018-05276

CR-PNP-2018-05327

CR-PNP-2018-07282

CR-PNP-2018-08850

CR-PNP-2018-08857

CR-PNP-2018-08867

CR-PNP-2018-08869

CR-PNP-2018-08876

CR-PNP-2018-08898

71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review

Pilgrim Emergency Preparedness Plan

Pilgrim Emergency Preparedness Plan Implementing Procedures

Pilgrim November 7, 2018 Evaluated Exercise Scenario Package

Pilgrim Drill Reports 2016-2018

71151 - Performance Indicator Verification

DEP PI data, October 2017 - September 2018

ERO Drill Participation PI data, October 2017 - September 2018

ANS Reliability PI data, October 2017 - September 2018