IR 05000334/2018501
| ML18172A028 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 06/20/2018 |
| From: | Raymond Mckinley Division of Reactor Safety I |
| To: | Bologna R FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co |
| McKinley R | |
| References | |
| IR 2018501 | |
| Download: ML18172A028 (6) | |
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June 20, 2018
SUBJECT:
BEAVER VALLEY POWER STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2
EVALUATED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE
INSPECTION REPORT 05000334/2018501 AND 05000412/2018501
Dear Mr. Bologna:
On June 14, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2. The NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations 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 Numbers: 50-334 and 50-412 License Numbers: DPR-66 and NPF-73
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000334/2018501 and 05000412/2018501
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
50-334 and 50-412
License Numbers:
Report Number:
05000334/2018501 and 05000412/2018501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2018-501-0038
Licensee:
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC)
Facility:
Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Shippingport, PA 15077
Inspection Dates:
June 11 - June 14, 2018
Inspectors:
J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Division of Reactor Safety (DRS)
E. Burket, Reactor Inspector, DRS
C. Crisden, Allegations/Enforcement Specialist, DRS
J. DeBoer, Emergency Preparedness Inspector, DRS
D. Silk, Senior Operations Engineer, DRS
Approved By:
R. McKinley, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring FirstEnergy
Nuclear Operating Companys (FENOCs) performance at Beaver Valley Power Station Units 1 and 2 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 SCOPE
The inspectors conducted the inspection using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedure 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 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. 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.
REACTOR SAFETY
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation (1 sample)
The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of FENOCs 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 biennial emergency plan exercise on May 11.
71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the period from April 2017 through March 2018.
- (1) Drill and Exercise Performance
- (2) Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
- (3) Alert and Notification System
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report. On June 14, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Richard Bologna, Site Vice President, and other members of the Beaver Valley Power Station staff.
LIST OF
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Section 1EP1: Exercise Evaluation
Beaver Valley Power Station Emergency Preparedness Plan
Beaver Valley Power Station Emergency Preparedness Plan Implementing Procedures
Beaver Valley Power Station June 12, 2018 Evaluated Exercise Scenario Package
Beaver Valley Power Station Drill Reports 2016-2018
Condition Reports
CR-2018-05482
CR-2018-05481
CR-2018-05498
CR-2018-05492
CR-2018-05491
CR-2018-05497
CR-2018-05490
CR-2018-05470
CR-2018-05488
Section 1EP8: Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
Beaver Valley Power Station Emergency Preparedness Plan
Beaver Valley Power Station Emergency Preparedness Plan Implementing Procedures
Beaver Valley Power Station June 12, 2018 Evaluated Exercise Scenario Package
Beaver Valley Power Station Drill Reports 2016-2018
Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator (PI) Verification
DEP PI data, April 2017 - March 2018