IR 05000317/2019501
| ML19282C613 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 10/09/2019 |
| From: | Fred Bower Plant Support Branch 1 |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| Bower F | |
| References | |
| IR 2019501 | |
| Download: ML19282C613 (7) | |
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October 9, 2019
SUBJECT:
CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 -
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000317/2019501 AND 05000318/2019501
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On September 19, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Mark Flaherty and other 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 at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000317 and 05000318 License Nos. DPR-53 and DPR-69
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000317 and 05000318
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000317/2019501 and 05000318/2019501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-501-0025
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Lusby, MD
Inspection Dates:
September 16, 2019 to September 20, 2019
Inspectors:
J. Ambrosini, Sr. Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. DeBoer, Reactor Inspector
C. Highley, Resident Inspector
J. Lilliendahl, Sr Emergency Response Coord
P. Ott, Operations Engineer
Approved By:
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 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 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise. The exercise scenario simulated a large fire in the service water system, a loss of auxiliary feedwater which necessitated once through core cooling, and a steam leak outside of containment on September 17, 2019.
71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the following submitted Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan changes:
19-10, EP-CE-114-100-F-01, CCNPP Initial Notification Form, Revision E
19-09, EP-AA-1011, Addendum 3, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Action Levels, Revision 5 18-105, EP-CE-111, Emergency Classifications and Protective Action Recommendation, Revision 6
This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
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 the biennial emergency plan exercise on August 8,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12)===
- (1) July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2018 - June 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On September 19, 2019, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Mark Flaherty and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Miscellaneous
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 2019 Emergency
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Scenario Package