IR 05000336/2021501
| ML21174A042 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Millstone  |
| Issue date: | 06/23/2021 |
| From: | Fred Bower Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Stoddard D Dominion Energy |
| Bower F | |
| References | |
| IR 2021501 | |
| Download: ML21174A042 (7) | |
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June 23, 2021
SUBJECT:
MILLSTONE POWER STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000336/2021501 AND 05000423/2021501
Dear Mr. Stoddard:
On June 10, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Millstone Power Station, Units 2 and 3 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Michael O'Connor, Plant Manager 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, Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, EP and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Docket Nos. 05000336 and 05000423 License Nos. DPR-65 and NPF-49
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000336 and 05000423
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000336/2021501 and 05000423/2021501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-501-0008
Licensee:
Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Facility:
Millstone Power Station, Units 2 and 3
Location:
Waterford, CT 06385
Inspection Dates:
June 7, 2021 to June 11, 2021
Inspectors:
J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
E. Andrews, Health Physicist
P. Boguszewski, Resident Inspector
J. Walker, Emergency Response Inspector, Region II
Approved By:
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief
Security, EP 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 Millstone Power Station, Units 2 and 3, 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.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), inspectors were directedto begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IPcould be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicableIP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and onsite. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IPand, for this inspection, were completed onsite.
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 at Millstone Unit 2. As a result of the 2020 COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Dominion requested and received an exemption to reschedule their biennial emergency preparedness exercise from 2020 to 2021 (ML20287A273). The exercise scenario simulated fuel damage from a seismic event, a steam generator tube rupture, and a stuck open main steam line safety valve. After the conclusion of the combined onsite and offsite evaluated exercise, Millstone onsite emergency responders continued their participation to respond to a simulated large-scale fire which damaged the spent fuel pool in order to demonstrate the extensive damage mitigation guidelines described in 10 CFR 50.155(b)(2) as required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E.IV.F.2.j on June 8, 2021. Additionally, Dominion completed the ingestion pathway exercise as required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E.IV.F.2.d on June 9, 2021.
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.
- Evaluation MP-20-01-0, Revision 63 to the Site Emergency Plan
- Evaluation MP-20-04-0, Convert ENRS - ARCOS to DEENS - Everbridge
- Evaluation MP-20-06-0, MP2 Technical Basis Document (NEI 99-01 Upgrade Project)
- Evaluation MP-20-07-0, MP3 Technical Basis Document (NEI 99-01 Upgrade Project)
- Evaluation MP-20-18, EPI-FAP 10 Dose Assessment
- Evaluation MP-21-01-0, MP2 EAL correction
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 6,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 03.12)===
- (1) Unit 2 (July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021)
Unit 3 (July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021)
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 03.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 2 (July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021) Unit 3 (July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021)
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 03.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 2 (July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021) Unit 3 (July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021)
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, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Michael O'Connor, Plant Manager and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 1174850
Miscellaneous
MJUN21BE
Millstone Unit 2 Biennial Exercise Scenario Package for
June 8, 2021
Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., Millstone Power
Station Units 1, 2, and 3, Request for Exemption From
Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise Requirements in
CFR 50, Appendix E, Sections IV.F.2.b and IV.F.2.c
09/17/2020
Millstone Power Station, Unit Nos. 1, 2, and 3 - Temporary
Exemption From the Exercise Frequency Requirements of
CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Sections IV.F.2.B AND
IV.F.2.C (EPID L-2020-LLE-0145 [COVID-19])
11/20/2020