IR 05000335/1985009
| ML17301A177 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Saint Lucie  |
| Issue date: | 04/10/1985 |
| From: | Cline W, Decker T, Martha Poston-Brown NRC Office of Inspection & Enforcement (IE Region II) |
| To: | Florida Power & Light Co |
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| ML17301A175 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-335-85-09, 50-389-85-09, NUDOCS 8505210033 | |
| Download: ML17301A177 (14) | |
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RePOrt NOScI UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
ATLANTA,GEORGIA 30323 APR 2 2 1985 50-335/85-09 and 50-389/85-09 Licensee:
Florida Power and Light Company 9250 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33102 Docket Nos ~
50-335 and 389 License Nos ~
DPR-67 and NPF-16 Facility Name:
St.
Lucie Inspection Conducted:
Mar h 25 27, 1985 Inspectors:
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T. Decker M. Poston-Brown Date Signed
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Date Signed Accompanying Personnel:
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Lynch J.
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E. Cline, Section Chief Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards ate Signed SUMMARY Scope:
This routine, announced inspection entailed 150 inspector-hours on site in the area of a small scale emergency preparedness exercise.
Results:
Of the areas inspected, no violations or deviations were identified.
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REPORT DETAILS Persons Contacted Licensee Employees
- H. Paduano, Manager-Nuclear Energy Services
- J. Maisler, Supervisor-Nuclear Energy Emergency Preparedness Section (Acting)
"G. Casto, Emergency Prep'aredness Coordinator PTP
- J. Donek, Health Physics - General Office
- P. Bailey, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, PSL
"S.
Shaw, Corporate Communications
- R. Mothena, Corporate Emergency Planning
"D. Newberry, Operations Support Center Super visor
- E. Fabor, Corporate Security D. Woolverton, Corporate Communication
- J. Francis, Vice President, Corporate Communication
- V. Cai lson, Senior Nuclear Energy Specialist
"R. Spooner, Quality Assurance Supervisor Other licensee employees contacted included technicians, operators, security force members, and office personnel.
Other Organizations
"R. Westall, Florida Division of Emergency Management
"E.
H. Webster, IMPELL Corp.
- M. Manrae, Texas Utilities General Company NRC Resident Inspector H. Bibb
- Attended exit inter view Exit Interview The inspection scope and findings were summarized on March 27, 1985, with those persons indicated in paragraph 1 above.
The licensee did not identify as proprietary any of the materials provided to or reviewed by the inspector during this inspections Exercise Scenario (82301)
The scenario for the emergency exerci se was reviewed to determine that provision had been made to test the integrated capability and a
major portion of the basic elements existing within the licensee's emergency plan and organization as required by
CFR 50.47(b)( 14),
CFR 50, Appendix E,
paragraph IV.F and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section I The scenario was reviewed in advance of the scheduled exercise date and was discussed with licensee representatives on several occasions.
While no major problems with the scenario were identified during the review, several inconsistencies became, apparent during the exercise.
Some of these scenario difficulties resulted from an apparent inability to fully control "free play" and corresponding extemporaneous scenario data modifications.
These inconsistencies detract from the overall performance of the licensee's emergency organization.
Scenario problems were discussed with management representatives during the exercise critique on March 27, 1985.
No violations or deviations were identified.
Assignment of Responsibility (82301)
This area was observed to determine that primary responsibilities for emergency response by the licensee have been specifically established and that adequate staff was available to respond to an emergency as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(1),
CFR 50, Appendix E,
paragraph IV.A, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.A.
The inspectors verified that the licensee has made specific assignments to the emergency organization.
The inspectors observed the activation, staffing and operation of the emergency organization in the Control Room, TSC, OSC, and EOF.
At each of these centers, the assignment of responsibility and staffing appeared to be consistent with the licensee'
approved procedures.
The inspectors had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identified.
Onsite Emergency Organization (82301)
The licensee's onsite" emergency organization was observed to determine that the responsibilities for emergency res'ponse were unambiguously defined, that adequate staffing was provided to insure initial facility accident response in key functional areas at all times, and that the interfaces were specified as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(2),
CFR 50, Appendix E,
paragraph IV.A, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.B.
The emergency plan and implementing procedures were found to be vague and in some cases apparently conflicting regarding Emergency Coordinator responsibilities towards emergency declaration, off-site notifications and the organizational relationship of the plant manager, the operations superintendent and the operations supervisor (after the initial declara-tion).
In some procedures the instructions specify that the Emergency Coordinator
"shall not delegate" or
"cannot delegate" certain responsibilities where in others, it is stated that he "can delegate" these same functions.
Elsewhere, instructions indicate that the TSC Supervisor and Recovery Manager take responsibilities for certain Emergency Coordinator functions such as:
off-site communications; protective action recommendations; accident assessment and; radiological dose assessment.
Although the performance of the emergency organization may not be decreased by these inconsistencies, a
potential for such a
decrease exists.
Consequently, licensee attention is directed toward this concern.
This matter will be reviewed during a future inspection (50-335, 389/85-09-01).
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No violations or deviations were identified.
Emergency Response Support and Resources (82301)
This area was observed to determine that arrangements for requesting and effectively using assistance resources have been made, that arrangements to accommodate State and local staff at the licensee's near-site Emergency Operations Facility have beer, made, and that other organizations capable of augmenting the planned response have been identified as required by
CFR 50.47(b)93),
CFR 50, Appendix E, paragraph IV.A, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.C.
Accommodations for State and local staff were available at the near-site Emergency Operations Facility.
Licensee contact with offsite organizations was prompt and assistance resources from various agencies were prepared to assist in the simulated emergency.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identified.
Emergency Classification System (82301)
This area was observed to determine that a standard emergency classification and action level scheme was in use by the nuclear facility licensee as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(4),
CFR 50, Appendix E, paragraph IV.G, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.D.
An inspector observed that the emergency classification system was in effect as stated in the Radiological Emergency Plan and in the Implementing Procedures.
The system appeared to be adequate for the classification of the simulated accident and the emergency procedur'es provided for initial and continuing mitigating actions during the simulated emergency.
The inspector had no further questions in this arear'o violations or deviations were identified.
Notification Methods and Procedures (82301)
This area was observed to determine that procedures had been established for notification by the licensee of State and local response organizations and emergency personnel, and that the content of initial and followup messages to response organizations has been established; and means to provide early notification to the populace within the plume exposure pathway have been established as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(5),
CFR 50, Appendix E,
paragraph IV.D, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.E.
I An inspector observed that notification methods and procedures had been established and were used to provide information concerning the simulated emergency conditions to Federal, State and local response organizations and to alert the licensee's augmented emergency response organization.
The inspectors had no further questions in this are The prompt notification system (PNS) for.alerting the public within the plume exposure, pathway was in place and operational.
The system was activated (for St.
Lucie County) during this exercise to simulate warning the public of significant events occurring at the reactor site.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identified.
9.
Emergency communications (82301)
This area was observed to determine that provisions exist and for prompt communications among princial response organizations and emergency personnel as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(6),
CFR 50, Appendix E,
paragraph IV.E, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.F.
Communications among the licensee'
emergency response faci 1 i ties and emergency organization and between the licensee's emergency response organization and offsite authorities were acceptable.
No communications related problems were identified during his exercise.
No violations or deviations were identified.
10.
Public Education and Information (82301)
This area was observed to determine that information concerning the simulated emergency was made available for dissemination to the public as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(7),
CFR 50, Appendix E, paragraph IV.D, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.G.
Information was provided to the media and the public in advance of the exercise.
The information included details on how the public would be notified and what initial actions they should take in an emergency.
A rumor control program was also in place.
An Emergency News Center (ENC) had been established and was well equipped and coordinated.
Bri'efings were adequate and timely.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identified.
11.
Emergency Facilities and Equipment (82301)
This area was observed to determine that adequate emergency facilities and equipment to support an emergency response were provided and maintained as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(8),
CFR 50, Appendix E, paragraph IV.E, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.H.
The inspectors observed this activation, staffing and operation of the emergency response facilities and evaluated equ'ipment provided for emergency use during the exercise.
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Control Room - An inspector observed that control room personnel acted promptly to initiate emergency response to the simulated emergency.
Emergency procedures were readily available and the response was prompt and effective.
The inspector had no further questions in this are b.
Technical Support Center (TSC)
The TSC was activated and staffed upon notification by the Emergency Coordinator of the simulated emergency conditions.
The TSC appeared to have adequate equipment for the support of the assigned staff.
The command and control in the TSC, however, was quite informal and at times appeared to lack direction.
Peripheral discussions were common, many unrelated to the. exercise.
The TSC supervisor did not give general status briefings to clarify the plant conditions and focus the efforts of his team on specific problems.
The approach to problem-solving was casual.
Available plant drawings, manuals and procedures were rarely referenced.
Several support staff members appeared uninvolved, more like spectators than participants.
This negative finding was discussed with the licensee.
The general area will be reviewed during a subsequent exercise (50-335, 389/85-09-02).
The inspectors had no further questions in this area.
Operations Support Center (OSC) - The OSC was staffed promptly upon activation by the Emergency Coordinator.
An inspector observed that teams were formed promptly, briefed and dispatched efficiently.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
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Emergency Operations Facility The facility appears to be adequately designed, equipped and staffed to support an emergency response.
Acceptable command and control was noted.
Status briefings were timely and the initial turnover effectively done.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identified.
12.
Accident Assessment (82301)
This area was observed to determine that adequate methods, systems and equipment for assessing and monitoring actual or potential offsite consequences of a radiological emergency condition were in use as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(9),
CFR 50, Appendix E,
paragraph IV.B, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.I.
The accident assessment program includes both an engineering assessment of plant status and an assessment of radiological hazards to both onsite and offsite personnel resulting from the accident.
During the exercise, the engineering accident assessment team at the EOF functioned effectively in analyzing the plant status so as to make recommendations to the Site Emergency Manager Concerning mitigating actions to reduce damage to plant equipment, to prevent release of radioactive materials and to terminate the emergency condition.
Radiological assessment capabilities were spread over several groups.
Due to the nature of the scenario which emphasized OSC activities, there was little radiological assessment support required.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identifie Protective Responses (82301)
This area was observed to determine that guidelines for protective actions during the emergency, consistent with Federal guidance, were developed and in place,,and protective actions for emergency workers were implemented promptly as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(10),
and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.J.
An inspector verified that the licensee had an used emergency procedures for evaluating possible protective action recommendations for offsite popula-tions within the 10 mile EPZ.
An inspector observed that protective actions were instituted for on-site
" emergency workers which included periodic radiation surveys in the facility.
Consideration of worker protection at the OSC was aggressively pursued.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identified.
Radiological Exposure Control (82301)
This area was observed to determine that means for controlling radiological exposures, in an emergency, were established and implemented for emergency workers and that they include exposure guidelines consistent with EPA recommendations as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)( 11),
and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.K.
An inspector noted that radiological exposures were controlled throughout the exercise.
Exposure guidelines were in place for.various categories of emergency actions and adequate protective clothing and respiratory protection were available and used as appropriate.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identified.
Medical and Public Health Support (82301)
This area was observed to determine that arrangements were made for medical services for contaminated injured individuals as required by
CFR 50.47(b)( 12),
CFR 50, Appendix E, paragr aph IV.E, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.L.
An inspector observed the emergency medical rescue activities at the accident scene, transport of the victim from the scene to the Lawnwood Medical Center, and treatment by the staff at the hospital.
In all portions of the exercise, appropriate judgement was displayed with regard to first aid practices, decontamination of the patient, and contamination control.
The inspector had no further questions in this area.
No violations or deviations were identifie.
Recovery and Reentry Planning (82301)
This'rea was observed to determine that general plans were made for
'recovery and re-entry as required by
CFR 50.47(b)( 13),
-10 CFR'50, Appendix E, paragraph IV.H.
and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.M.
The licensee developed gene"al plans and procedures for re-entry and recovery which addressed both existing and potential conditions.
No violations or deviations were identified.
17.
Exercise Critique (82301)
The licensee's critique of the emergency exercise was observed to determine that deficiencies identified as a result of the exercise and weaknesses noted in the licensee's emergency response organization were formally presented to licensee management for corrective actions as required by
CFR 50.47(b)(14),
CFR 50, Appendix E, paragraph IV.E, and specific criteria in NUREG 0654,Section II.N.
A formal licensee critique of the emergency exercise was held on March 27, 1985, with exercise controllers, key exerci se par tici pants, l i censee management and NRC personnel attending.
Many but
. not all of the deficiencies and weaknesses in the emergency preparedness program, identified as a result of this exercise, were presented.
Followup of corrective actions taken by the licensee identified deficiencies and weaknesses will be accomplished through subsequent NRC inspections.
No violations or deviations were identified.
18.
Inspector Fol 1 owup (92701)
a.
(Closed)
Inspector Fol 1owup Item (IFI) 335/84-07-07 and 389/84-09-07:
Review the licensee training on decontamination practices of the hospital staff for adequacy during a
subsequent exercise.
The inspector noted that the performance of the hospital staff was acceptable.
b.
(Open)
IFI 335/84-07-01 and 389/84-09-01:
Review the controller/
evaluator function during a
subsequent exercise to assure adequacy.
The inspector. observed that corrective actions were insufficient to fully cor>ect the previous findings.
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d.
(Open)
IFI 335/84-07-02 and 389/84-09-02:
Review the shift of command from the control room to the TSC in a
subsequent exercise to assure that the participants are aware of the status of the emergency organization.
As discussed in section 5 of this report, corrective action has not been adequate.
(Closed)
IFI 335/84-07-03 and 389/84-09-03:
Review the use of the Public Address System during a subsequent exercise to assure effective
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communications of the plant status.
Use of the PA system during the exercise was acceptable.
e.
(Closed)
IFI 335/84-07-04 and 389/84-09-04:
Review the maintenance of a bound logbook in the control room during a subsequent exercise.
The logkeeping was acceptable.
f.
(Open)
IFI 335/84-07-06 and 389-09-06:
Review the performance of the offsite monitoring team in controlling the contamination of their" instruments while in the plume and their knowledge as to the sources for replacements, as per the emergency plan.
Evaluation of the environmental monitoring demonstration during the exercise revealed continuing improvement should be performed.
g.
(Closed) IFI 335/84-07-05 and 389-09-07:
Review the performance of the emergency personnel in the OSC to assure that their skills meet the requirements of the Emergency Plan.
The OSC personnel demonstrated adequate performance during the exercise.
h.
(Closed)
IFI 335/83-30-01 and 389/83-58-01:
Review the processing of work orders for the report of meteoreology system components to assure timeliness.
An inspector determined that corrective measures for tracking work orders was acceptable.