IR 05000373/2022501
| ML22339A127 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 12/05/2022 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation |
| References | |
| IR 2022501 | |
| Download: ML22339A127 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
LASALLE COUNTY STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000373/2022501 AND 05000374/2022501
Dear Mr. David Rhoades:
On November 17, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at LaSalle County Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. P. Hansett, 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 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Steven K. Orth, Chief Security Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000373 and 05000374 License Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000373 and 05000374
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000373/2022501 and 05000374/2022501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2022-501-0016
Licensee:
Constellation Nuclear
Facility:
LaSalle County Station
Location:
Marseilles, IL
Inspection Dates:
November 14, 2022 to November 17, 2022
Inspectors:
J. Cassidy, Senior Health Physicist
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
T. Iskierka-Boggs, Senior Operations Engineer
J. Kutlesa, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
M. LaFranzo, Senior Health Physicist
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, 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 LaSalle County 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.
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
71114.07 - Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.11) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors observed the biennial hostile action event exercise and evaluated emergency plan performance on November 15, 2022. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the LaSalle Generating Station that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Alert in response to simulated hostile actions occurring within the site's owner controlled area (OCA). 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 biennial emergency plan exercise on October 13,
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) July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2021 through June 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 17, 2022, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. P. Hansett, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
1Q21 Focus Area Drill Facilities and Equipment Issue
2/17/2021
Discrepancies in LaSalle Field Team Inventory
06/22/2021
2Q2021 PI Drill Issues
07/15/2021
Emergency Preparedness FMLA and Medical Notification
07/16/2021
3Q2021 EP Drill Demonstration Criteria Failures
08/31/2021
1Q2022 EP PI Drill Performance
03/09/2022
Emergency Preparedness Self-Identified Issues
04/08/2022
NOS ID: Perform Augmentation Drills with Greater
Randomness
04/18/2022
NOS ID: EP Drill Reports IRs not Timely, Reports Inaccurate
04/21/2022
2Q22 ERO Drill Performance Issues
06/23/2022
2Q22 ERO Drill Miscellaneous Issues
06/23/2022
EP Readiness Category 1: Assembly Sirens not Working
07/03/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
LOS-CQ-A1 PA Speaker not Audible - EP Readiness
Category 1
07/04/2022
Miscellaneous
LaSalle Emergency Preparedness Drill and Exercise Reports
(sample)
11/01/2020 -
11/01/2022
Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Exelon Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for
LaSalle Station
ADDENDUM 3
Emergency Action Levels for LaSalle Station
Emergency Classification and Protective Action
Recommendations
EP-AA-111-F-05
LaSalle PAR Flowchart
I
Emergency Operations Facility Activation and Operation
Personnel Protective Actions
Notifications
EP-AA-122-100-
F-12
HOSTILE ACTION BASED EXERCISE CHECKLIST
E
Procedures
Midwest Region Off-Site Notifications
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
LaSalle County Station 2022 Emergency Preparedness
Biennial Exercise Scenario
09/14/2022
Monthly Data Elements for ERO Drill Participation
07/01/2021-
06/30/2022
Miscellaneous
Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability
07/01/2021-
06/30/2022
71151
Procedures
Monthly Data Elements for NRC Drill/Exercise Performance
07/01/2021-
06/30/2022