IR 05000352/2021501
| ML21333A030 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Limerick  |
| Issue date: | 11/29/2021 |
| From: | Fred Bower Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Rhoades D Exelon Generation Co LLC, Exelon Nuclear |
| Bower F | |
| References | |
| IR 2021501 | |
| Download: ML21333A030 (7) | |
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November 29, 2021
SUBJECT:
LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000352/2021501 AND 05000353/2021501
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On November 19, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Michael Gillin, 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, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Docket Nos. 05000352 and 05000353 License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000352 and 05000353
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000352/2021501 and 05000353/2021501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-501-0003
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Sanatoga, PA 19464
Inspection Dates:
November 15, 2021 to November 19, 2021
Inspectors:
C. Crisden, Allegations/Enforcement Specialist
J. DeBoer, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector
J. Kulp, Senior Reactor Inspector
T. Setzer, Senior Operations Engineer
Approved By:
Fred L. Bower, III, 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 Limerick Generating 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 reactor recirculation pumps, a manual reactor scram, fuel damage due to thermal hydraulic instabilities, a steam leak from high pressure coolant injection pump, and an airborne radiological release to the environment on November 16, 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:
- Screening 21-20, EP-AA-1008 Addendum 3, Emergency Action Levels for Limerick Generating Station, Revision 6
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 October 14,
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) Unit Common for the period of July 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021
EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit Common for the period of July 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021
EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit Common for the period of July 1, 2020, to September 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On November 19, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness inspection results to Mr. Michael Gillin, Plant Manager and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Limerick Generating
Station
Revision 32
Addendum 3
Emergency Action Levels for Limerick Generating Station
Revision 6