IR 05000373/2024501
| ML24358A194 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 12/27/2024 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation |
| References | |
| IR 2024501 | |
| Download: ML24358A194 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
LASALLE COUNTY STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000373/2024501 AND 05000374/2024501
Dear David Rhoades:
On November 22, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at LaSalle County Station and discussed the results of this inspection with J. Van Fleet, 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.
December 26, 2024 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, 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:
05000373/2024501 and 05000374/2024501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-501-0013
Licensee:
Constellation Nuclear
Facility:
LaSalle County Station
Location:
Marseilles, IL
Inspection Dates:
November 18, 2024 to November 22, 2024
Inspectors:
B. Jose, Senior Reactor Inspector
J. Kutlesa, Sr Emergency Preparedness Inspector
K. Maloney, Sr Physical Security Inspector
T. Ospino, Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, 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
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors observed the biennial exercise and evaluated emergency plan performance on November 19, 2024. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Lasalle Nuclear Generating Station that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Alert in response to an earthquake that caused significant damage to the standby liquid control tank and associated suction piping. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of a General Emergency which was 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 16,
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, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) July 1, 2023 through 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 22, 2024, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to J. Van Fleet, Site Vice President, 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 Lasalle Station
Miscellaneous
E240917t164800_RS-
24-089
LaSalle County Station 2024 NRC Graded Exercise
Manual
09/17/2024
Monthly Data Elements for NRC ROP Indicator -
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill
Participation
07/01/2023 -
09/30/2024
Monthly Data Elements for NRC ROP Indicator -
Drill/Exercise Performance
07/01/2023 -
09/30/2024
71151
Miscellaneous
Monthly Data Elements for NRC ROP Indicator - Alert
and Notification System (ANS) Reliability
07/01/2023 -
09/30/2024