IR 05000361/2014502
| ML14176B030 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 06/25/2014 |
| From: | Mark Haire Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano Southern California Edison Co |
| References | |
| IR-14-502 | |
| Download: ML14176B030 (15) | |
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June 25, 2014
SUBJECT:
SAN ONFORE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000361/2014502 AND 05000362/2014502
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
On May 15, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 and 3. The NRC inspector discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff during an on-site exit meeting conducted May 15, 2014. The inspector documented the results of this inspection in the enclosed inspection report.
NRC inspectors documented two licensee-identified Severity Level IV non-cited violations under the traditional enforcement process. If you contest the violations or significance of these NCVs, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, and the NRC resident inspector at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
1600 E LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON, TX 76011-4511 Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Mark S. Haire, Branch Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos.: 05000361, 05000362 License Nos.: NPF-10, NPF-15
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000361/2014502 and 05000362/2014502 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
cc w/enclosure: Electronic Distribution
SUMMARY
IR 05000361/2014502; 5000362/2014502; 05/12/2014 - 05/15/2014; San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station; Regional Inspection Report; 71114.05
The inspection activities described in this report were performed between May 12 and May 15, 2014, by an inspector from the NRCs Region IV office. Violations of NRC requirements are dispositioned in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process.
Licensee-Identified Violations
Severity Level IV violations that were identified by the licensee have been reviewed by the inspectors. Corrective actions taken or planned by the licensee have been entered into the licensees corrective action program. These violations and associated corrective action tracking numbers are listed in Section 4OA7 of this report.
REPORT DETAILS
1EP2 Alert and Notification System Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector verified the adequacy of the licensees methods for testing the primary and backup alert and notification system (ANS). The inspector interviewed licensee personnel responsible for the maintenance of the primary and backup ANS and reviewed a sample of corrective action system reports written for ANS problems. The inspector compared the licensees alert and notification system testing program with criteria in NUREG-0654, Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants, Revision 1; FEMA Report REP-10, Guide for the Evaluation of Alert and Notification Systems for Nuclear Power Plants, and the licensees current FEMA-approved alert and notification system design report, System Design Report, Alert and Notification System (Community Alert Siren System), dated June 13, 2013.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP3 Emergency Response Organization Staffing and Augmentation System
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector verified the licensees emergency response organization on-shift and augmentation staffing levels were in accordance with the licensees emergency plan commitments. The inspector reviewed documentation and discussed with licensee staff the operability of primary and backup systems for augmenting the on-shift emergency response staff to verify the adequacy of the licensees methods for staffing emergency response facilities, including the licensees ability to staff pre-planned alternate facilities.
The inspector also reviewed records of emergency response organization augmentation tests and events to determine whether the licensee had maintained a capability to staff emergency response facilities within emergency plan timeliness commitments.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP5 Maintenance of Emergency Preparedness
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector reviewed the following for the period July 2012 through April 2014,
- After action reports for emergency classifications and events
- After action evaluation reports for licensee drills and exercises
- Independent audits and surveillances of the licensees emergency preparedness program
- Self-assessments of the emergency preparedness program conducted by the licensee
- Licensee evaluations of changes made to the emergency plan and emergency plan implementing procedures
- Drill and exercise performance issues entered into the licensees corrective action program
- Emergency preparedness program issues entered into the licensees corrective action program
- Evaluations of changes in the population of the Emergency Planning Zone
- Maintenance records for equipment supporting the emergency preparedness program
- Emergency response organization and emergency planner training records
The inspector reviewed summaries of 664 corrective action program reports associated with emergency preparedness and selected 31 to review against program requirements to determine the licensees ability to identify, evaluate, and correct problems in accordance with planning standard 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14) and 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, IV.F. The inspector verified that the licensee accurately and appropriately identified and corrected emergency preparedness weaknesses during critiques and assessments.
The inspector verified by facility walk-through that the Control Room, Technical Support Center, Alternate Emergency Operations Facility, and North Staging Area were maintained in accordance with the commitments of the licensees emergency plan. The inspector also observed a limited-scope licensee drill conducted on May 13, 2014, and the licensees response to a nearby wildfire on May 14, 2014.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA6 Meetings
Exit Meeting Summary
On May 15, 2014, the inspector presented the results of the onsite inspection of the licensees emergency preparedness program to Mr. T. Palmisano, Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The licensee confirmed that any proprietary information reviewed by the inspectors had been returned or destroyed.
4OA7 Licensee-Identified Violations
The following Severity Level IV violations were identified by the licensee and are violations of NRC requirements which meet the criteria of the NRC Enforcement Policy for being dispositioned as non-cited violations.
- Severity Level IV. The licensee identified a failure to declare a Notification of Unusual Event emergency classification when the conditions existed on March 28, 2014. The failure to recognize entry conditions for emergency action level HU1.1, Seismic Event, was a performance deficiency. The issue was entered into the licensees corrective action program as Nuclear Notification 202827656.
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 50.54(q)(2) requires, in part, that power reactor licensees follow an emergency plan that meets the requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, and the standards of 50.47(b). Section 50.47(b)(4) requires, in part, that a standard emergency action level scheme is in use by the licensee. Contrary to the above, on March 28, 2014, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station did not follow an emergency plan that met the requirements of Appendix E and the standards of 50.47(b). Specifically, the licensee failed to implement a standard emergency action scheme which met the standards of 50.47(b)(4).
- Severity Level IV. The licensee identified a failure to follow the requirements of the San Onofre Emergency Plan, Section 8.1.4, which requires, in part, that the Manager, Emergency Planning, shall ensure the maintenance and inventory of site emergency equipment, supplies, and facilities as specified in emergency plan implementing procedures.
The failure to perform surveillances required by plant procedures is a performance deficiency. This violation was entered into the licensees corrective action program as Nuclear Notification 202542348, Apparent Cause Evaluation: Emergency Planning Documentation Deficiencies.
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 50.54(q)(2) requires, in part, that power reactor licensees follow an emergency plan that meets the requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, and the standards of 50.47(b). The San Onofre Emergency Plan, Revisions 34 through 36, Section 8.1.4, states in part, that the responsibilities of the Manager, Emergency Planning, shall include,
- (10) Ensuring the maintenance and inventory of site emergency equipment, supplies, and facilities as specified in the emergency plan implementing procedures. Contrary to the above, in 2012 and 2013, the licensee did not follow San Onofre Emergency Plan, Section 8.1.4. Specifically, the Manager, Emergency Planning, did not ensure the maintenance and inventory of emergency facilities as specified in the emergency plan implementing procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- L. Bosch, Manager, Oversight and Nuclear Safety Concerns
- R. Brabec, Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Emergency Preparedness
- J. Carrillo Jr., Technical Specialist, Performance Improvement
- D. Cleavenger, Manager, Emergency Preparedness
- T. Clepper, Manager, DIA
- J. Davis, Operations Manager
- K. Gallion, Manager, Emergency Preparedness
- J. Jankie, Manager, Radiation Protection and Chemistry
- M. Moran, Manger, Engineering
- A. Murray, Communications Project Manager
- T. Palmisano, Vice President
- R. Pettus, Compliance Chief and Reportability Engineer
- R. Quam, Manager, Security
- B. Sholler, Shutdown Plant Manger
NRC Personnel
None