IR 05000424/1987041

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Insp Repts 50-424/87-41 & 50-425/87-29 on 870727-29.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Evaluation of Annual Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise
ML20237K615
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Site: Vogtle  Southern Nuclear icon.png
Issue date: 08/14/1987
From: Cunningham A, Decker T
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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50-424-87-41, 50-425-87-29, NUDOCS 8708270231
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f% *'*.,*. #o /106 1 4 1987 Report Nos.: 50-424/87-41 and 50-425/87-29 Licensee: Georgia Power Company P. O. Box 4545 Atlanta, GA 30302 Docket Nos.: 50-424 and 50-425 License Nos.: NPF-68 and CPPR-109 Facility Name: Vogtle l'and 2

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T. R. Decker, Section Chief Ddte Signed l Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards'

SUMMARY Scope: . This routine, announced inspection involved evaluation of the annual radiological' emergency preparedness exercis Results: No violations or deviations were identifie ,

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REPORT DETAILS j Licensee Employees Contacted

  • J. P. O'Reilly - Senior Vice President, Nuclear Operations
  • G. Bockhold, General Manager, Vogtle Nuclear Operations
  • T. Greene, Plant Manager
  • P. R. Bemis, Plant Support Manager

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  • W. F. Kitchens, Operations Manager
  • D. F. Hallman, Chemistry Superintendent
  • S. Ewald, Manager, Health Physics and Chemistry
  • C. E. Belflower, Quality Assurance Site Manager, Operation * A. Kochery, Health Physics Supervisor
  • Attended exit interview Exit Interview The inspection scope and findings were summarized on July 29, 1987, with those persons indicated in Paragraph 1 above. The inspector described the areas evaluated and discussed in detail the inspection finding No dissenting comments were received from the licensee. The licensee did not identify as proprietary any of the materials provided to or reviewed by the inspector during this inspectio . Unresolved Items Unresolved items were not identified during this exercis . Exercise Scenario (82301)

The scenario for the emergency exercise was reviewed to assure that provisions were made to test the integrated capability and a major portion of the basic elements defined in the licensee's Emergency Plan and organization pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14), Paragraph IV.F of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.N of NUREG-065 The scenario was reviewed in advance of the scheduled exercise date and was discussed in detail with licensee representatives on several occasions. While no major scenario problems were identified, several inconsistencies became apparent during the exercis The inconsistencies, however, failed to detract from the overall performance of the licensee's emergency organization.

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The scenario developed for this exercise was detailed, and fully exercised the onsite emergency organization. The scenario also provided sufficient-information .to the State, counties, and local government agencies consistent'with their participation in the exercis The licensee made 'a significant commitment -to training and personnel through the use of. evaluators, and specialists participating' in the ,

exercis The controllers provided adequate guidance throughout the '

exercis No violations or deviations were identifie . Drill Scenarios (82301)

The scenarios for the medical emergency and fire drills were reviewed to assure that provisions were made to test specific functions in the  ;

licensee's emergency plan pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14), Paragraph-I j of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.N of NUREG-065 j The scenario developed for the medical emergency drill was explicit,.

and adequately exercised the participating licensee organization and

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offsite local emergency agencies. The scenario provided sufficient information to the local support agencies consistent with the scope of their participation in the dril The licensee and offsite support agencies demonstrated a significant commitment to training and personnel by use of controllers,  ;

evaluators, and specialists participating in the dril The '

controllers provided adequate guidance throughout the drill. Neither:

prompting nor undue interaction between controllers and players was observe The scenario developed for the fire. drill was also explicit, and adequately exercised the participating licensee organization. The scenario provided sufficient information to the offsite support organizations consistent with the scope of their participation in the dril Licensee organizations demonstrated a significant commitment to j training and personnel by use of controllers, evaluators, and )

specialists participating in the drill. The controllers provided I adequate guidance throughout the drill. Neither prompting nor undue interaction between controllers and players was observe No violations or deviations were identifie !

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3 Assignment of Responsibility (82301)

This area was observed to assure that primary responsibilities for emergency response by the licensee were specifically established, and that adequate staff was available to respond to an emergency pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(1), Paragraph IV. A of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.A of NUREG-065 The inspector observed that specific emergency assignments were made for the licensee's emergency response organization, and that adequate staff was available to respond to the simulated emergency. The initial response organization was augmented by designated licensee representatives; however, because of the scenario scope and conditions, long term or continuous staffing of the emergency response organization was not requi red. Discussions with licensee representatives and detaihtd review of the site Radiological Emergency Plan indicated that a suffic hint numbe r of trained technical personnel were available for continuous staffing of the augmented emergency organization, if neede The inspector also observed activation, staffing, and operation of the emergency organization in the Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF). At the above cited response centers, the required staffing and assignment of responsibility were consistent with the licentee's Radiological Emergency Plan and approved Implementing Procedure No violations or deviations were identifie . Onsite Emergency Organization (82301)

The licensee's onsite emergency organization was observed to assure that the following requirements were implemented pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(2), Paragraph IV. A of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.B of NUREG-0654 namely:

(1) unambiguous definition of responsibilities for emergency response;

- (2) provision of adequate staffing to assure initial facility accident response in key functional areas at all times; and (3) specification of onsite and offsite support organizations' interactio The inspector observed that the initial onsite emergency organization was adequately defined and that staff was available to fill key functional positions within the organization. Augmentation of the initial emergency response organization was accomplished through mobilization of on shift personne The on-duty Shift Supervisor assumed the dutier of Emergency Coordinator promptly upon initiation of the simulated emecgency, and directed the response until formally relieved by the Station Manage Required interaction between the licensee's emergency response organization and State and local support agencies were adequate and consistent with the scope of the exercise.

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No violations or deviations were identifie . Emergency Response Support and Resources (82301)

This area was observed to assure that the following arrangements for requesting and effectively using assistance resources were made pursuant i to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(3); Paragraph IV. A of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and guidance promulated in Section II.C of NUREG 0654, Revision 1 namely:

(1) accommodation of selected Stated emergency response representatives at the licensee's near-site Emergency Operations Facility; and (2) identification of organizations capable of augmenting the planned respons Licensee contact with offsite organizations was prompt, effective and consistent with the scope of the exercis Assistance resources from offsite support organizations was limited to ambulance services, and hospital facilitie Response of the subject organizations was prompt,  !

efficient and indicative of effective emergency response training. The scope and objectives of the exercise precluded required support of offsite fire brigade No violations or deviations were identifie ~

9. Emergency Classification System (82301)

This area was observed to assure that a standard emergency classification and action ' level scheme was in use by the nuclear facility licensee pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4), Paragraph IV.C of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, specific guidance promulgated in Section II.D. of NUREG-0654, and guidance recommended in IE Information Notice 83-2 An Emergency Action Level matrix was used to promptly identify and  ;

properly classify an emergency and escalate it to more severe emergency l classifications as the simulated accident sequence progressed. Licensee )

actions in this area were timely and effectiv Observations confirmed that the emergency classification system was i effectively used and was consistent with the Radiological Emergency Plan and Implementing Procedure The system was observed to be adequate for classification of the simulated accident sequence The emergency procedures provided for initial and continuing mitigating actions during the simulated emergenc A delay of approximately 15 minutes in declaration of the General  ;

Emergency was observed and documented by licensee controllers, observers,

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and NRC evaluators during the exercise. This finding was also identified, documented, and fully discussed during the licensee's controller / observer q critique conducted following termination of the exercis Several causes of the subject delay were considered, namely:

p(ostulated1) controller error or failure to inform the plant equipment operator of steam valve leak; (2) momentary failure of simulator within the delay time i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - - - _ - _ - _ u

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regime ~, and/or the corresponding loss of synchronization between ERF and simulator computers; regarding steam valve(3) conflicting-(information leakage; and given by attending 4) general confusion controller momentary loss of simulato The licensee committed to critically review this finding and implement necessary corrective actions- indicated. The licensee was informed that the subject findings would be reviewed during subsequent exercises to verify that adequate corrective actions have been -  !

implemented to preclude delay in declaration of emergency classification It should be~ noted=that delay in declaration of the subject classification did not indicate the licensee's unawareness of EALs or cognizance of their emergency classification matri Inspector Followup Item (IFI) 50-424/87-41-01, 50-425/87-29-01: Delay in Declaration of General Emergenc No violations or deviations were identifie . Notification Methods and Procedures (82301)

This area was observed to assure that procedures were established for notification of State and local response organizations. and emergency personnel by the licensee, and that the content of initial and followup messages to response organizations -were establishe This area was further observed to assure that means to provide early notification to the populace within the plume exposure pathway were established pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(5), Paragraph IV.D of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.E of NUREG-065 An inspector observed that notification methods and procedures were established and available for use in providing information regarding the simulated emergency conditions to Federal, State, and local response organizations, and to alert the licensee's augmented emergency response organization.. Notification of the States of Georgia and South Carolina, i and designated local offsite organizations was completed within 15 minutes  !

following declaration of each emergency classificatio Telephone notification of the States of Georgia and South Carolina, and local response organizations was promptly followed by transmission of hard copies of the respective notificatio Such copies included prevailing meteorological information, average release rate (source terms in uCi/sec)

where applicable, site boundary integrated dose projections , and recoinmended protective actions when necessar Consistent with the scope and objectives of the exercise, the prompt notification system (PNS) for alerting the public within the plume exposure pathway EPZ was not actuate No violations or deviations were identifie _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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This area was observed to assure that provisions existed for prompt j communications among principal response organizations and emergency i personnel pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(6), Paragraph IV.E of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.F of .

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The inspector observed communications within and between the licensre's I emergency response facilities, the licensee and offsite agencies, ant the i offsite environmental monitoring teams and the E0F. The inspectors also >

observed information flow among the various groups within the licenste's emergency organizatio Emergency communications were adequate and consistent with the scope of the exercis No violations or deviations were identifie . Emergency Facilities and Equipment (82301)

This area was observed to assure that aedquate emergency facilities and equipment to support an emergency response were provided and maintained pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(8), Paragraph IV.E of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.H of NUREG-065 !

The inspectors observed activation, staffing, and operation of the emergency response facilities, and observed the use of equipment therei Emergency response facilities used by the licensee during the exercise !

included the Control Room (CR), OSC, TSC, and the E0 Control Room - Use of Unit 1 Control Room was supplemented by the near-site reactor simulator throughout the exercis The inspector observed that following review and analysis of the accident sequence, Control Room operations personnel acted promptly to initiate required responses to the simulated emergency. Emergency procedures were readily available, routinely followed, and factored into accident assessment and mitigation exercise Control Room personnel involvement was essentially limited to those personnel assigned routine and special operational duties. Effective manageinent of personnel gaining access to the Control Room precluded overcrowding, and maintained an ambient noise level required for orderly conduct of operations under emergency condition The Shift Supervisor and the Control Room operators were cognizant of their duties, responsibilities, and authoritie These personnel demonstrated an understanding of the emergency classification system and the proficient use of specific procedures to determine and declare the proper emergency classificatio _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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It was observed that data and information provided during the course of the exercise sequence and conditions were effectively managed by the Emergency Director and the Control Room staff in implementing appropriate actions in a timely manner. The Control Room staff demonstrated the capability to effectively assess the initial conditions and implement required mitigating actions. It was noted .

that a bound log of the facility Emergency Coordinator's activities I was maintained during the exercis !

It was also observed that failure or momentary loss of use of the simulator occurred several times during the exercise. Such failures appeared to have no adverse impact on the exercise. It was noted, ,

however, that one such failure may have been a factor in delay of the

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General Emergency declaration discussed in Paragraph 9, abov b. Technical Support Center (TSC) - The TSC was activated and promptly staffed following notification by the Emergency Director of the simulated emergency conditions leading to the Alert classification, The facility staff appeared to be cognizant of their emergency duties, authorities, and responsibilitie Required operations at the facility proceeded in an orderly manne The facility was provided with adequate equipment for support of the assigned staf TSC security was promptly established and maintained. Security maintained a log or otherwise accounted for all personnel entering i and exiting the facilit During operation of the TSC, radiological habitability war routinely monitored and documented, and personnel dosimetry was available as j required. Status boards and related visual aids were strategically located to facilitate viewing by the TSC staf Dedicated '

communicators were assigned to the facility, and all required notifications were promptly implemente Inspection disclosed the following additional findings, namely:

(1) engineering, maintenance, and other technical support functions were readily implemented and factored into problem solving exercises; (2)assum firm; (3)ption of duties transfer by the of certain Emergency emergency Director wasfrom responsibilities definite and the TSC to E0F was firmly declared and announced to the TSC staff; (4) briefings of the TSC staff were frequent and consistent with changes in plant status and related emergency conditions; and ,

(5) accountability, including identifying missing personnel, was j readily implemented within the accepted time regime and was consistent with the scenario scop Failures of the simulator discussed above were noted and documented, c. Operations Support Center (OSC) - The OSC was promptly staffed following activation of the emergency plan by the Emergency Coordinato An inspector observed that teams were promptly assembled, briefed, and dispatched. A health physics technician accompanied each tea The OSC Supervisor appeared to be cognizant

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J of . his L duties and responsibilitie During operation of this facility, radiological habitability was routinely monitored and documente Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) '- The EOF is located in the .

training center, approximately two miles .from the plant site. The facility' was adequately staffed and equipped to support the required emergency response consistent with the scope and objectives of the exercis E0F security was promptly established and was included as a routine j requirement for preparation and activation of the facility. Status boards and other related visual aids were strategically located and readily accessible for viewing by the EOF. staf Dedicated ,

communicators were assigned to the facility, and all required 1 notifications were promptly mad No violations or deviations were identifie !

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13. AccidentAssessment(82301)

i This area was observed to assure that adequate methods, systems and l equipment for assessing and monitoring actual or potential offsite  ;

consequences of a radiological emergency condition were in use as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(9), Paragraph IV.B of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and

. specific guidance promulgated in Section II.I of NUREG-065 j The accident assessment program included an engineering assessment of plant status, and assessment of radiological hazards to onsite and offsite personnel resulting from the accident. During the exercise, the

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engineering accident assessment teams functioned effectively in analyzing-plant status to provide recommendations to the Emergency Director concerning mitigating actions required to reduce damage to plant systems and equipment, prevention of releases of radioactive materials, and termination of the emergency conditio Radiological assessment activities involved several groups. An inplant group was effective in estimating the radiological impact within the plant based upon inplant monitoring and onsite measurement Offsite radiological monitoring teams were dispatched to determine the level of radioactivity in those areas within the influence of the plum Radiological effluent data was received in the E0F. The' E0F dose calculations were computed and compared on a timely basis with results received from the TSC and offsite monitoring groups. Consistent with the  !

scope of the exercise, the States of Georgia and South Carolina did not  ;

participate in this phase of the exercise. Additionally, licensee rad:ological field monitoring and surveillance teams were not included in the NRC Evaluatio l l

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1 Protective Response (82301)-

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. protective' actions consistent with federal guidance, were developed and in place, and that protective actions for emergency workers -including evacuation of non-essential personnel, are promptly implemented pursuant ,

to.~10 CFR 50.47(b)(10) and specific guidance . promulgated in Section I '

'of NUREG-065 The protective measures descisionmaking process was observed by the

inspector Recommendations implemented by the TSC 'and E0F staffs were :

timely, effective, and consistent with the above criteri Protective-measures recommendations were provided by the licensee to the States of Georgia and South Carolina, designated counties and ' local offsite

, organizations consistent with the scope of the exercis No violations or deviations were identifie . Radiological Exposure Control _(82301) j This' area was observed to determine 1that methods for controlling radiological 1 Lexposures < in an emergency were established and . implemented for' emergency workers, and that these methods included exposure guidelinesi consistent with EPA recommendations pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(b)(11), and specific guidance promulgated in Section'II.K. of NUREG-0654. '

An inspector noted that radiological exposures'were controlled throughout  ;

.the exercise by issuing supplemental dosimeters to emergency workers end 'l by conducting periodic radiological surveys- in the emergency. response  !

facilitie Exposure guidelines were in place for various categories.of emergency action Adequate protective clothing and ' respiratory .

protection was available.forLuse as require . Health Physics control of radiation exposure, contamination control, and radiation areas access appeared adequat Health Physics Supervisors were observed to thoroughly brief survey ' teams prior to their deploymen Dosimetry was available and was use High range dosimeters were als available in case they were neede No violations or deviations were identifie . Recovery Planning (82301)

This area was reviewed pursuant to the requirements in 10 CFR 50.47(b)(13), Paragraph IV.H of Appendix. E to 10 CFR 50, and the specific guidance promulgated in Section II.M of NUREG-065 Consistent with the scope of the exercise, the licensee conducted a '

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recovery planning meeting prior to termination of the exercise. Licensee planners discussed and established the following: administrative and logistical support, manpower and engineering services; radiological

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i surveillance; development and assignment of a recovery organization consistent witn the Emergency Plan and Implementing Procedures. - A review of reentry plans and status was conducte No violations or deviations were identifie . Exercise Critique (82301)

The licensee's critique of the emergency exercise was observed to determine that shortcomings identified as part of the exercise, were brought to the attention action pursuant to 10 CFRof 50.47(b)

manag(ement and documented 14), Paragraph for corrective IV.F of Appendix E of 10 CFR 50, and specific guidance promulgated in Section II.N of NUREG-065 A formal critique was held on July 29, 1987, with exercise controllers and observers, licensee management, and NRC representative Findings identified during the exercise designated for licensee corrective action were discussed. Licensee action on identified findings will be reviewed ,l during subsequent inspections. The licensee's critique was detailed, and

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addressed both substantive findings and indicated improvement items. The conduct and content of the critique were consistent with regulatory .

requirements and guidance cited abov i No violations or deviations were identifie . Inspector Followup (92701) ,

(Closed) Inspector Followup Item (IFI) 50-424/86-29-01, 50-425/86-01:

Consistent prompting by emergency facility controller assigned to the offsite receiving hospita Observation of the current medical emergency drill disclosed neither prompting nor undue communications between controllers and participant (Closed) Inspector Followup Item (IFI) 50-424/86-29-02, 50-425/86-02: !

Poor contamination control and health physics practices attending preliminary treatment of contaminated injured person. Observation of the j in-plant phase of medical emergency drill disclosed adequate contamination i control and general health physics practices attending preliminary ;

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