IR 05000333/2023501

Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000333/2023501

ML23200A220
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	07/20/2023
From:	Daniel Schroeder NRC/RGN-I/DORS
To:	Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear
References
IR 2023501
Download: ML23200A220 (1)

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July 20, 2023

SUBJECT:

JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000333/2023501

Dear David Rhoades:

On June 23, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Timothy Peter, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.

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 Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely, Digitally signed by Daniel Daniel L. L. Schroeder Date: 2023.07.20 Schroeder 10:52:20 -04'00'

Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket No. 05000333 License No. DPR-59

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000333 License Number: DPR-59 Report Number: 05000333/2023501 Enterprise Identifier: I-2023-501-0000 Licensee: Constellation Energy Generation, LLC Facility: James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Location: Oswego, NY Inspection Dates: June 19, 2023 to June 23, 2023 Inspectors: J. Ambrosini, Nuclear Engineer K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector D. Johnson, Sr Emergency Preparedness Specialist S. Mercurio, Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Schoppy, Senior Reactor Inspector S. Seeley, Health Physicist Approved By: Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, 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.

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 an anticipated transient without scram, loss of coolant accident, loss of containment integrity, and elevated radiation levels resulting in off-site response on June 21, 2023.

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:

• 22-23, EP-AA-120-1006, EP Reportability - Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities

• 22-34, EP-AA-122-100, Drill and Exercise Planning and Scheduling 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 biennial emergency plan exercise on May 19,

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, 2022 through March 31, 2023 EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)

(1) July 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023

EP03: Alert and Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)

(1) July 1, 2022 through March 31,

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

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

• On June 23, 2023, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Timothy Peter, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71114.01 Miscellaneous James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant 2023 Emergency 4/20/2023

Preparedness Biennial Exercise Scenario

EP-AA-1000 Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan Revision 33

EP-AA-1014 Exelon Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Revision 4

James A. Fitzpatrick Station

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