IR 05000333/2023501
| ML23200A220 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 07/20/2023 |
| From: | Daniel Schroeder Division of Operating Reactors |
| 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, 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:
Report Number:
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
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.
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 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
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant 2023 Emergency
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Scenario
4/20/2023
Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Revision 33
Exelon Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for
James A. Fitzpatrick Station
Revision 4