IR 05000354/2022003

Integrated Inspection Report 05000354/2022003

ML22307A023
Person / Time
Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	11/03/2022
From:	Brice Bickett NRC/RGN-I/DORS
To:	Carr E Public Service Enterprise Group
References
IR 2022003
Download: ML22307A023 (1)

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November 3, 2022

SUBJECT:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000354/2022003

Dear Eric Carr:

On September 30, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Hope Creek Generating Station. On October 12, 2022, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Edward Casulli, Site Vice President, 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 (CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely, Digitally signed by Brice Brice A. A. Bickett Date: 2022.11.03 Bickett 09:56:59 -04'00'

Brice A. Bickett, Chief Projects Branch 3 Division of Operating Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000354 License No. NPF-57

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000354 License Number: NPF-57 Report Number: 05000354/2022003 Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-003-0034 Licensee: PSEG Nuclear, LLC Facility: Hope Creek Generating Station Location: Hancocks Bridge, NJ Inspection Dates: July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022 Inspectors: J. Patel, Senior Resident Inspector D. Beacon, Resident Inspector N. Eckhoff, Health Physicist E. Garcia, Resident Inspector M. Henrion, Health Physicist J. Dolecki, Senior Resident Inspector S. Wilson, Senior Health Physicist Approved By: Brice A. Bickett, Chief Projects Branch 3 Division of Operating Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Hope Creek Generating Station, 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.

PLANT STATUS

The Hope Creek Generating Station (Hope Creek) began the inspection period at rated thermal power (RTP). On July 3, 2022, Hope Creek reduced power to 82 percent RTP for a control rod pattern exchange and returned to RTP on July 5, 2022. On July 9, 2022, Hope Creek reduced power to 84 percent RTP for a rod pattern exchange and returned to RTP on July 10, 2022. On August 13, 2022, Hope Creek began an end-of-cycle coast down period. On September 28, 2022, Hope Creek commenced a shutdown for scheduled refueling outage H1R24. Hope Creek remained offline for the refueling outage through the end of the inspection period.

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 performed activities described in IMC 2515, Appendix D, Plant Status, observed risk significant activities, and completed on-site portions of IPs. 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.

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection

External Flooding (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the stations readiness to cope with external flooding on September 6, 2022

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment

Partial Walkdown (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains:

(1) Remote shutdown system on August 17, 2022

(2) 'C' 125V DC system on August 23, 2022

(3) Control rod drive system on August 29, 2022

(4) 'B' residual heat removal system following a flange leak during shutdown cooling operations on September 29, 2022

71111.05 - Fire Protection

Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the fire protection program by conducting a walkdown and performing a review to verify program compliance, equipment functionality, material condition, and operational readiness of the following fire areas:

(1) Control rod drive removal and repair areas, high pressure coolant injection system pipe chase, and hydraulic control unit areas in pre-fire plan FP-HC-3435 on September 14, 2022

(2) Diesel generator rooms in pre-fire plan FP-HC-3531 on September 19, 2022

(3) Control area heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment rooms in pre-fire plan FP-HC-3563 on September 26, 2022

(4) Motor control center area in pre-fire plan FP-HC-3424 on September 27, 2022

(5) 'B' residual heat removal pump, heat exchanger, and valves rooms in pre-fire plans FP-HC-3412 and FP-HC-3422 on September 29, 2022

(6) Drywell pad and torus area in pre-fire plan FP-HC-3415 on September 30, 2022

Fire Brigade Drill Performance (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the onsite fire brigade training and performance during an unannounced fire drill on September 12, 2022.

71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures

Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections in the:

(1) Control building lower elevation (basement) on August 23, 2022

71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance

Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01)

(1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the main control room during a downpower for 5B feedwater heater removal on August 4, 2022.

Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the simulator during a licensed operator requalification examination on July 26, 2022.

71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness

Maintenance Effectiveness (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance to ensure the following structures, systems, and components (SSCs) remain capable of performing their intended function:

(1) 'A' nuclear measurement analysis and control (NUMAC) plant leak detection system from August 8, 2022 through August 11, 2022

Quality Control (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance and quality control activities to ensure the following SSC remains capable of performing its intended function:

(1) Safety relief valves following identification of the potential for pilot disc clearance issues on September 26, 2022

71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control

Risk Assessment and Management (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities to ensure configuration changes and appropriate work controls were addressed:

(1) Emergent work associated with 'A' NUMAC plant leak detection system power supply failure and automatic isolation of reactor water cleanup system from July 5, 2022 through July 8, 2022

(2) Planned unavailability of 'D' emergency diesel generator during the week of July 10, 2022

(3) Planned removal from service of 6C feedwater heater for final feedwater temperature reduction on July 25, 2022

(4) Planned reactor shutdown for refueling outage RF24 and associated turbine over-speed testing on September 29, 2022

(5) Planned unavailability of the 'C' 4.16kV safety-related bus on September 29 and September 30, 2022

71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments

Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the licensee's justifications and actions associated with the following operability determinations and functionality assessments:

(1) 'C' station service water pump following unsatisfactory results during in-service testing on July 13, 2022

(2) Core spray system panel 10-C-618, K602B power supply ripple voltage unsatisfactorily results on July 21, 2022

(3) Class 1E 4.16kV bus 10A401-01 phase BC overvoltage relay failure on August 10, 2022

(4) 'A' standby liquid control pump flow in alert range following in-service testing on September 1, 2022

(5) Scram discharge volume following identification of slow vent and drain valves on September 27, 2022

71111.18 - Plant Modifications

Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02)

(1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications:

(1) Replacement of 20kVA class 1E inverters (CD481 and CD482) during the week of September 12, 2022

71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing

Post-Maintenance Test (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the following post-maintenance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality:

(1) 'C' station service water pump following planned maintenance on July 11, 2022

(2) 'D' emergency diesel generator following planned maintenance on July 19, 2022

(3) 'F' filtration, recirculation, and ventilation system following damper actuator replacement on July 20, 2022

(4) 'A' NUMAC A13 card failure and replacement on August 25, 2022

(5) Scram discharge volume vent and drain valves following a solenoid operated valve replacement on September 13, 2022

71111.22 - Surveillance Testing

The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality:

Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)

(1) HC.OP-ST.SM-0019, 'D' channel primary containment isolation system functional test on August 22, 2022

(2) HC.OP-IS.EA-0003, 'C' service water pump in-service test on August 24, 2022

(3) HC.OP-IS.BD-0001, reactor core isolation cooling pump in-service test on August 25, 2022

(4) HC.OP-IS.BE-0002, B and D core spray pumps BP206 and DP206 in-service test on September 20, 2022

Inservice Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)

(1) HC.OP-IS.BJ-0101, high pressure coolant injection system valves in-service test on July 7, 2022

71114.06 - Drill Evaluation

Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated:

(1) The inspectors evaluated a simulator training evolution for licensed operators, with associated emergency preparedness drill and exercise performance criteria, on July 12,

71124.07 - Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program

Environmental Monitoring Equipment and Sampling (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated environmental monitoring equipment and observed collection of environmental samples.

Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the licensees radiological environmental monitoring program.

GPI Implementation (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the licensees implementation of the Groundwater Protection Initiative program to identify incomplete or discontinued program elements.

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:

MS07: High Pressure Injection Systems (IP Section 02.06) ===

(1) July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

MS08: Heat Removal Systems (IP Section 02.07) (1 Sample)

(1) July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

MS09: Residual Heat Removal Systems (IP Section 02.08) (1 Sample)

(1) July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

MS10: Cooling Water Support Systems (IP Section 02.09) (1 Sample)

(1) July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

71152A - Annual Follow-up Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (Section 03.03)

The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:

(1) Review of licensee's identification and evaluation of defective and non-conforming parts for compliance with 10 CFR 50 App B and 10 CFR Part

INSPECTION RESULTS

Observation: Review of PSEG's identification and evaluation of defective and 71152A non-conforming parts for compliance with 10 CFR 50 App B and 21 Due to the establishment of the parts quality initiative (PQI) program, as well as procurement-related issues within the industry (e.g., Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) ML18151A739), the inspectors reviewed PSEGs program to identify and evaluate defective and non-conforming parts for compliance with 10 CFR Part 21 Reports of Defects and Noncompliance and 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B Criterion VII Control of Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services and XV Nonconforming Materials, Parts, or Components. The inspectors reviewed PSEGs procedures pertaining to these programs, parts issues identified, and corrective action program (CAP) evaluations. Additionally, inspectors conducted walkdowns and interviewed personnel familiar with the programs.

As a result of the review, the inspectors noted that issues discovered during parts receipt inspections are captured in a notification database (i.e, Q3 notifications) that is independent of the CAP notifications (NOTFs) (i.e., N1 notifications). Inspectors determined that PSEGs Q3 notifications are disassociated from the N1 notifications and there is not a mechanism to readily translate a Q3 notification to a N1 notification. The Q3 notifications also do not go through the additional assessments the N1 notifications do, such as site ownership committee (SOC) and management review committee (MRC). As such, because of the lack of SOC and MRC reviews, inspectors determined this could impact the visibility of the documented evidence and history of a specific part and may not lead to corrective actions that otherwise would with an N1 notification. However, inspectors did not identify, based on the sample reviewed, any examples where a Q3 notification was not appropriately captured in an N1 notification. Also, based on discussions on this topic with PSEG staff, plans are being developed to integrate these databases. PSEG generated CAP notification 20918386 to capture this observation.

This inspection did not result in the identification of a performance deficiency or violation of more than minor significance.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

• On July 28, 2022, the inspectors presented the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program Inspection Debrief inspection results to Edward Casulli, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

• On October 12, 2022, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Edward Casulli, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71111.15 Work Orders HC.OP-IS.BH- 'A' standby liquid control pump flow in alert range following in- 09/01/22

0003 service testing -standby liquid control pump - AP208 -

Inservice Test

WOs 50236305, 50224792

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