IR 05000387/2019010
| ML19219A244 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 08/06/2019 |
| From: | Matt Young NRC/RGN-I/DRP/PB7 |
| To: | Berryman B Susquehanna |
| Young M | |
| References | |
| IR 2019010 | |
| Download: ML19219A244 (9) | |
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August 6, 2019
SUBJECT:
SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 -
TEMPORARY INSTRUCTION 2515/191 INSPECTION REPORT 05000387/2019010 AND 05000388/2019010
Dear Mr. Berryman:
On June 28, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2. On July 25, 2019, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Kevin Cimorelli, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.
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 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Matthew R. Young, Chief Technical Support and Administrative Team Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos. 05000387 and 05000388 License Nos. NPF-14 and NPF-22
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000387 and 05000388
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000387/2019010 and 05000388/2019010
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-010-0021
Licensee:
Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC
Facility:
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station
Location:
Berwick, PA
Inspection Dates:
June 24, 2019 to June 28, 2019
Inspectors:
A. Siwy, Resident Inspector (Team Lead)
F. Arner, Senior Reactor Analyst
P. Presby, Senior Operations Engineer
Approved By:
Matthew R. Young, Chief
Technical Support and Administrative Team
Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/191 inspection at Susquehanna Steam Electric 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.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 2515/191 - Inspection of Licensee's Responses to Order EA-12-049, EA-12-051 & Emergency
Preparedness Info Request March 12, 2012 (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors verified plans for complying with NRC Orders EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events, (ADAMS Accession No. ML12056A045) and EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation, (ADAMS Accession No. ML12054A679) are in place and are being implemented by the licensee.
Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS Accession No. ML12053A340) and multi-unit dose assessment information provided per COMSECY-13-0010, Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned, dated March 27, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12339A262).
1. Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee
satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) as described in the plant specific submittals and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS Accession No. ML18284A455) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily:
a. Developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX strategies for postulated external events; b. Integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and departure from the FSGs were clear when using existing plant procedures; c. Protected FLEX equipment from site-specific hazards; d. Developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment to ensure their availability and capability; e. Trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of beyond-design basis events; and f.
Developed the means to ensure the necessary off-site FLEX equipment would be available from off-site locations.
2. Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee
satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the plant specific submittals and the associated safety evaluation and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily:
a. Installed the spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation sensors, cabling, and power supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant specific submittals and safety evaluation; b. Installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions, and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals; c. Trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and use of the SFP instrumentation; and d. Developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing, and use of the reliable SFP instrumentation.
3. The inspectors reviewed information provided in the licensees multi-unit dose
submittal and in response to the NRCs March 12, 2012, request for information letter, and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented enhancements pertaining to Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 response to a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all AC power to all site units and impedes access to the site. The inspectors verified the following:
a. The licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing changes to support a multi-unit extended loss of AC power (ELAP) scenario; b. Emergency preparedness communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with a multi-unit ELAP scenario; and c. The licensee implemented multi-unit dose assessment capabilities (including releases from SFPs) using the licensees site-specific dose assessment software and approach.
The inspectors verified that non-compliances with requirements, and standards identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program as appropriate.
This TI is considered closed.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On July 25, 2019, the inspectors presented the TI 2515/191 results to Mr. Kevin Cimorelli, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
On June 28, 2019, the inspectors presented the Debrief to Mr. Brad Berryman, Chief Nuclear Officer, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
2515/191
Calculations
EC-FLEX-0023
Portable Diesel Generator (0G505 - 0G510) Fuel Oil
Temperature Response
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
AR-2019-08567,
AR-2019-08659,
CR-2019-08073,
CR-2019-08457,
CR-2019-08463,
CR-2019-08482,
CR-2019-08490,
CR-2019-08516,
CR-2019-08518,
CR-2019-08575,
CR-2019-08621,
CR-2019-08631,
CR-2019-08635,
CR-2019-09449
Miscellaneous
MBDBE Program
Document EP-
1101
Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX), Hardened
Containment Vent System (HCVS), and Spent Fuel Pool
Instrumentation (SFPI) Program Document - Susquehanna
SES
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 - Safety
Evaluation Regarding Implementation of Mitigation Strategies
and Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to
Orders EA-12-049 and EA-12-051 (CAC NO
MF0889, MF0890, and MF0891; EPID NOS. L-2013-JLD-
21 and L-2013-JLD-0022)
11/07/2018
Susquehanna Seam Electric Station Report of Full
Compliance with March 12, 2012 Commission Order
Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for
Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External
Events (NRC Order EA-12-049)
06/26/2018
Sample No.
Laboratory Report
10/19/2018
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
2018006423
Sample No.
2018006961
Laboratory Report
11/27/2018
Sample No.
2018007555
Laboratory Report
2/21/2018
Sample No.
2019000496
Laboratory Report
01/31/2019
Sample No.
2019001536
Laboratory Report
03/12/2019
Sample No.
2019001773
Laboratory Report
04/03/2019
Sample No.
2019002264
Laboratory Report
05/03/2019
Sample No.
2019002572
Laboratory Report
05/17/2019
Sample No.
2019003090
Laboratory Report
06/06/2019
Sample No.
2019003279
Laboratory Report
06/21/2019
TI-2515/191
Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and
Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency
Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose
Assessment Plans
Work Orders
209661
Perform Monthly PM checks on 0P911 and 0P912
06/13/2019