IR 05000334/2024501
| ML24190A125 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 07/08/2024 |
| From: | Daniel Schroeder Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Blair B Vistra Operations Company |
| References | |
| IR 2024501 | |
| Download: ML24190A125 (1) | |
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July 8, 2024
SUBJECT:
BEAVER VALLEY POWER STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000334/2024501 AND 05000412/2024501
Dear Barry Blair:
On June 13, 2024, 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 you 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 Nos. 05000334 and 05000412 License Nos. DPR-66 and NPF-73
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000334 and 05000412
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000334/2024501 and 05000412/2024501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2024-501-0005
Licensee:
Vistra Operations Company, LLC
Facility:
Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Shippingport, PA
Inspection Dates:
June 10, 2024 to June 13, 2024
Inspectors:
J. DeBoer, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
S. Elkhiamy, Senior Project Engineer
E. Eve, Senior Project Engineer
K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector
J. Lilliendahl, Senior Emergency Response Coordinator
S. Mercurio, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
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 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.
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 loss of AC power to the emergency buses to a single source remaining which then degraded into a total loss of AC power to the emergency buses for greater than 15 minutes.
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-2023-010-00, NOP-LP-5505, Facility Activation, Operation and Deactivation, Revision 2
- BV-2023-011-00, ATL-2023-0546-ATA-06-Determine whether BV2 Supplemental Leak Collection and Release System (SLCRS) main filter bank iodine capture efficiency can be lowered
- BV-2023-012-00, EPP-PLAN-APPENDIX-E, Corporate Policy Statement, Revision 20
- BV-2023-013-00, 1/2-ADM-1101, Emergency Response Organization Administration, Revision 29
- BV-2024-002-00, Change Notice 23-070
- BV-2024-005-00, EPP-PLAN-Section 5, Revision 35
- BV-2024-006-00, EPP-PLAN-APPENDIX-C, Emergency Implementing Procedure Listing, Revision 22
- BV-2024-008-00, EPP-Plan-Appendix-D, Emergency Equipment Listings, Revision 17
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, May 1,
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) For the period April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) For the period April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) For the period April 1, 2023 - 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 13, 2024, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Barry Blair, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
Beaver Valley Power Station Emergency Preparedness Plan
Revision 15
Beaver Valley Power Station 2024 NRC Evaluated Exercise
Scenario Package
04/09/2024