IR 05000387/2024501

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Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000387/2024501 and 05000388/2024501
ML24318B426
Person / Time
Site: Susquehanna  
Issue date: 11/13/2024
From: Daniel Schroeder
Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch
To: Berryman B
Susquehanna
References
IR 2024501
Download: ML24318B426 (1)


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November 13, 2024

SUBJECT:

SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 -

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000387/2024501 AND 05000388/2024501

Dear Brad Berryman:

On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Derek Jones, Plant Manager 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, Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security

Docket Nos. 05000387 and 05000388 License Nos. NPF-14 and NPF-22

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers:

05000387 and 05000388

License Numbers:

NPF-14 and NPF-22

Report Numbers:

05000387/2024501 and 05000388/2024501

Enterprise Identifier: I-2024-501-0004

Licensee:

Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC

Facility:

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2

Location:

769 Salem Blvd., Berwick, PA

Inspection Dates:

October 21, 2024 to October 24, 2024

Inspectors:

J. DeBoer, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

J. Ambrosini, Nuclear Engineer

S. Mercurio, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

M. Ordoyne, Physical Security Inspector

J. Schoppy, Senior Reactor Inspector

Approved By:

Daniel L. Schroeder, 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 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.

REACTOR SAFETY

71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation

Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise. The exercise scenario simulated a loss of reactor coolant inventory and level, and a failure to ensure containment closure.

71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes

Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the following submitted Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan changes:
  • E2023-05-16-02, Evaluation to change Emergency Plan Boundary to Site Boundary
  • E2023-02-02-01, Evaluation to change from MIDAS to URI for dose assessment software

This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.

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 September 30,

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) October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
(1) October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024

EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)

(1) October 1, 2023 to 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 October 24, 2024, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Derek Jones, Plant Manager and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

71114.01

Miscellaneous

NRC Submittal SSES 2024 Federal Exercise

10/22/2024

Procedures

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Emergency Plan

Revision 67