IR 05000259/2008501

IR 05000259-08-501, 05000260-08-501, and 05000296-08-501, on 06/01/2008 - 06/06/2008, Browns Ferry, Baseline Inspection

ML081780137
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	06/26/2008
From:	Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1
To:	Campbell W Tennessee Valley Authority
References
IR-08-501
Download: ML081780137 (14)

Text

une 26, 2008

SUBJECT:

BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2008501, 05000260/2008501, and 05000296/2008501

Dear Mr. Campbell:

On June 6, 2008, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Emergency Preparedness inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on June 6, 2008, with Mr. R. West and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission=s 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 of significance were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS).

TVA 2 ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety une 26, 2008

SUBJECT:

BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2008501, 05000260/2008501, and 05000296/2008501

Dear Mr. Campbell:

On June 6, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Emergency Preparedness inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on June 6, 2008, with Mr. R. West and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission=s 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 of significance were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS).

_______________________

OFFICE RII: DRS RII:DRP RII:DRS SIGNATURE /RA/ LGarner /RA/ for /RA/

NAME L. Miller R. Musser B. Bonser DATE 06/17/2008 06/25/2008 06/20/2008 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO

TVA 3 cc w/encl:

Ashok S. Bhatnagar Michael A. Purcell Senior Vice President Senior Manager Nuclear Generation Development and Nuclear Licensing Construction Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail Distribution Electronic Mail Distribution H. Rick Rogers William R. Campbell, Jr. Vice President Chief Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice Nuclear Engineering and Projects President Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail Distribution 6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Beth A. Wetzel Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Manager Corporate Licensing and Industry Affairs (Vacant) Tennessee Valley Authority Vice President Electronic Mail Distribution Nuclear Support Tennessee Valley Authority Senior Resident Inspector 3R Lookout Place Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 U.S. NRC 10833 Shaw Road R. G. (Rusty) West Athens, AL 35611-6970 Site Vice President Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Chairman Tennessee Valley Authority Limestone County Commission Electronic Mail Distribution 310 West Washington Street Athens, AL 35611 D. Tony Langley Manager Dr. D. E. Williamson Licensing and Industry Affairs State Health Officer Tennessee Valley Authority Alabama Dept. of Public Health Electronic Mail Distribution 434 Monroe Street Suite 1552 John C. Fornicola P.O. Box 303017 General Manager Montgomery, AL 36130-1701 Nuclear Assurance Tennessee Valley Authority Kirksey E. Whatley Electronic Mail Distribution Director Office of Radiation Control General Counsel Alabama Dept. of Public Health Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail Distribution Electronic Mail Distribution Larry E. Nicholson General Manager Licensing and Performance Improvement Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail Distribution

TVA 4 Letter to William R. Campbell, Jr. from Brian Bonser dated June 26, 2008 SUBJECT: BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2008, 05000260/2008 AND 05000296/2008 Distribution w/encl:

E. Brown, NRR (PM - BF 2, 3)

L. Raghavan, NRR RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC

U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION II

Docket Nos: 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296 License Nos: DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68 Report Nos: 05000259/2008, 05000260/2008 and 05000296/2008 Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority Facility: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Location: Athens, AL Dates: June 2-6, 2008 Inspector: Lee Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector Approved by: Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000259/2008501, 05000260/2008501, and 05000296/2008501; 06/01/2008 - 6/06/2008;

Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant; Baseline Inspection.

The report covered an announced inspection by one emergency preparedness inspector. The NRC=s program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, AReactor Oversight Process.@

NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

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None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP2 Alert and Notification System Testing

a. Inspection Scope

The inspector evaluated the adequacy of licensee=s methods for testing the alert and notification system in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, Attachment 02, AAlert and Notification System Evaluation.@ The applicable planning standard 10 CFR Part 50.47(b)(5) and its related 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.D requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in NUREG-0654, ACriteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants,@ Revision 1, was also used as a reference.

The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the alert and notification system on an biennial basis.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1EP3 Emergency Response Organization Augmentation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspector reviewed the licensee=s Emergency Response Organization (ERO)augmentation staffing requirements and process for notifying the ERO to ensure the readiness of key staff for responding to an event and timely facility activation. The qualification records of key position ERO personnel were reviewed to ensure all ERO qualifications were current. A sample of problems identified from augmentation drills or system tests performed since the last inspection were reviewed to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions.

The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 03, AEmergency Response Organization Staffing and Augmentation System.@

The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(2) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.

The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the ERO staffing and augmentation system on a biennial basis.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes

a. Inspection Scope

The inspector=s review of revisions to the emergency plan, implementing procedures, and Emergency Action Level (EAL) changes was performed to determine that changes had not decreased the effectiveness of the plan. The inspector evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q) reviews associated with non-administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures, and EAL changes. The inspector reviewed Tennessee Valley Authority Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan revision 87, including appendix A:

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, and changes to the implementing procedures from June 1, 2007 to June 1, 2008.

The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 04, AEmergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes.@ The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)

(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.

The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the EAL and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

1EP5 Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies

a. Inspection Scope

The inspector reviewed the corrective actions identified through the Emergency Preparedness program to determine the significance of the issues and to determine if repeat problems were occurring. The facility=s self-assessments and audits were reviewed to assess the licensee=s ability to be self-critical, thus avoiding complacency and degradation of their EP program. In addition, the inspector reviewed licensee=s self-assessments and audits to assess the completeness and effectiveness of all emergency preparedness related corrective actions.

The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 05, ACorrection of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses.@ The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.

The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the correction of emergency preparedness weaknesses on a biennial basis.

Findings No findings of significance were identified.

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

The inspector sampled licensee submittals for three Performance Indicators (PI) listed below. For each of the submittals reviewed, the inspector reviewed the period from March 31, 2007 through March 31, 2008. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, ARegulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline,@ Revision 5, were used to verify the basis in reporting for each data element.

$ Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)

$ Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)

$ Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)

The inspectors reviewed portions of the raw PI data developed from monthly performance indicator reports and discussed the methods for compiling and reporting the PIs with cognizant emergency preparedness personnel. The inspector also independently screened drill and exercise opportunity evaluations, drill participation reports, and drill evaluations. Selected reported values were calculated to verify their accuracy. The inspectors compared graphical representations from the most recent PI report to the raw data to verify that the data was correctly reflected in the report.

Reviewed documents are listed in the Attachment to this report.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

4OA6 Meetings, including Exit

On June 6, 2008, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. R. West and other members of his staff. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee personnel

R. West Site Vice President

S. Douglas Plant General Manager

T. Elms Assistant Plant Manager

M. Palmer Assistant Plant Manager

L. Hughes Operations

T. Brumfield Quality Assurance Manager

B. Marks Emergency Services - Corporate

T. Feltman Emergency Preparedness

R. Waldrep Emergency Preparedness

S. Austin Site Licensing