IR 05000341/2021501
| ML21294A053 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fermi  |
| Issue date: | 10/21/2021 |
| From: | Garrett Hansen NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Peter Dietrich DTE Electric Company |
| Hansen G | |
| References | |
| IR 2021501 | |
| Download: ML21294A053 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
FERMI POWER PLANT, UNIT 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000341/2021501
Dear Mr. Dietrich:
On October 7, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Fermi Power Plant, Unit 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Eric Olson 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, Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000341 License No. NPF-43
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000341
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-501-0020
Licensee:
DTE Electric Company
Facility:
Fermi Power Plant, Unit 2
Location:
Newport, MI
Inspection Dates:
October 04, 2021 to October 07, 2021
Inspectors:
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
T. Ospino, Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Patricia J. Pelke, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Fermi Power Plant, Unit 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. 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 directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
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 on October 5, 2021. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Fermi Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Alert in response to a seismic event that caused degraded performance in at least one train of a safety system required for the current operating mode. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of a Site Area Emergency, and then a General Emergency, as well as the development of Protective Action Recommendations that were communicated to the required state and local government agencies.
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 on September 2,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On October 7, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Eric Olson and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
CARD 20-20988
Investigate enhancement opportunities following
benchmarking at Exercise Builder Nuclear Working Group
meeting
01/29/2020
CARD 20-21884
Ineffective Drill Communication by RERP Lead
2/20/2020
CARD 20-22073
Inadvertent sending of Initial Notification form
2/25/2020
CARD 20-27076
Discrepancy noted during Simulator / RERP maintenance
check (PX20)
06/20/2020
CARD 20-30288
Dose assessment model not operating in AUTO mode on
09/16/2020
CARD 20-31104
Vaporstream Engage web page label
10/09/2020
CARD 20-32292
Evaluate differences in EP-290002 provided by dose
assessment program and Engage for change(s)
11/18/2020
CARD 21-22153
Share lessons learned with EROs for DEP or other identified
misses during drills, exercises, or training activities
03/09/2021
CARD 21-23311
Recommend evaluating requirements for determining
Technical Support Center habitability
04/14/2021
CARD 21-23468
EP drill and exercise program improvements
04/20/2021
CARD 21-26269
Recommended enhancements to EOF and TSC briefing
guides
07/16/2021
CARD 21-27050
RERP drill controller standards and quorum
08/10/2021
CARD 21-27291
Evaluate the drill component tracking matrix for potential
impacts
08/18/20R21
Corrective Action
Documents
CARD 21-27531
RERP drill 08/24/2021 - Failed objective for initial
notifications
08/26/2021
Fermi 2 2021 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scenario
(2020 Exercise Scenario Submittal)
October 14,
20
Miscellaneous
Emergency Preparedness Drill and Exercise Reports
10/01/2019-
10/01/2021
Fermi 2 Radiological Emergency Response Plan
Classification of Emergencies
43A
Procedures
Emergency Notifications
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Operational Support Center
Assembly and Accountability and On-site Protective Actions
27A
Drills and Exercises
40A
Computer-Based Offsite Dose Assessment - Airborne
Release
Protective Action Recommendations
Miscellaneous
Fermi 2 2020 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scenario
Day Submittal
10/14/2020