IR 05000334/2022501

Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000334/2022501 and 05000412/2022501

ML22180A244
Person / Time
Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	06/29/2022
From:	Daniel Schroeder Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch
To:	Grabnar J Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp
Schroeder D
References
IR 2022501
Download: ML22180A244 (7)

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June 29, 2022

SUBJECT:

BEAVER VALLEY POWER STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000334/2022501 AND 05000412/2022501

Dear Mr. Grabnar:

On June 10, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Will Cothen, Director, Performance Improvement 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 L.

Daniel L. Schroeder Date: 2022.06.29 14:57:16 Schroeder -04'00'

Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000334 and 05000412 License Nos. DPR-66 and NPF-73

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 05000334 and 05000412 License Numbers: DPR-66 and NPF-73 Report Numbers: 05000334/2022501 and 05000412/2022501 Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-501-0005 Licensee: Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp.

Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Shippingport, PA Inspection Dates: June 6, 2022 to June 10, 2022 Inspectors: J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector E. Brady, Project Engineer K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security 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 Beaver Valley Power Station, 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.

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 loss of coolant accident, a loss of all auxiliary feedwater which challenged the fuel cladding barrier, and a failure of containment on June 7, 2022.

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.

• BV-2021-006-00, 1/2 ADM-1103, Offsite Training and Exercise Preparation, Revision 5

• BV-2021-009-00, 1/2 EPP-IP-1.1, Notifications, Revision 59

• BV-2021-010-00, NOP-LP-5015, Field Monitoring Teams Radiation Monitoring Teams Field Surveys, Revision 6

• BV-2021-011-00, U1/U2 GAI-Tronics EOF Multiplexer Updates

• BV-2022-001-00, EP Review of STRIDE 2021-0001, U1/U2 Control Room Monitoring Testing Frequency Adjustment

• BV-2022-002-00, NOP-LP-5011, Emergency Response Drill and Exercise Program, Revision 15 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 3,

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:

EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Sample (IP Section 02.12) ===

(1) June 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13)

(1 Sample)

(1) June 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)

(1) June 1, 2021 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 10, 2022, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Will Cothen, Director, Performance Improvement and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71114.01 Corrective Action CR-2022-04729

Documents CR-2022-04741

CR-2022-04742

Miscellaneous BVPS Emergency Preparedness Plan Revision 11

L-22-097 Beaver Valley 2022 Evaluated Exercise Scenario

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