IR 05000424/2010501
| ML101690183 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 06/18/2010 |
| From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | Tynan T Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| IR-10-501 | |
| Download: ML101690183 (13) | |
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June 18, 2010
SUBJECT:
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2010-501 AND 05000425/2010-501
Dear Mr. Tynan:
On May 21, 2010, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on May 21, 2010, with you and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response, if any, will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/George Kuzo RA for/
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.: 50-424, 50-425 License No.: NPF-68, NPF-81
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000424/2010-501 and 05000425/2010-501
w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION II==
Docket Nos.:
05000424, 05000425
License Nos.:
Report No.:
05000424/2010-501 and 05000425/2010-501
Licensee:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Facility:
Vogtle, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Waynesboro, GA
Dates:
May 17, 2010 through May 21, 2010
Inspectors:
L. Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Dodson, Senior Project Engineer
J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
R. Schmitt, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
M. Speck, Resident Inspector
Approved by:
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000424/2010-501, 05000425/2010-501; 06/17/2010 - 06/21/2010; Vogtle Electric
Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.
The report covered an announced inspection by two emergency preparedness inspectors, one senior project engineer, one resident inspector and one emergency preparedness specialist.
No findings of significance were identified. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the emergency plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
- The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on May 17, 2010, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and (10)which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
- The overall adequacy of the licensees emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
- Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organizations (ERO)recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra-and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
- Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exercise reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
- The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on May 19, 2010, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
a. Inspection Scope
Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, revisions 53, 54, and 55 of the Emergency Plan were implemented. The licensee determined that in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q), the changes resulted in no decrease in the effectiveness of the Plan, and that the revised Plan continued to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b) and Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50. The inspectors conducted a sampling review of the implementing procedure changes made between May 2009 and April 2010 to evaluate for potential decreases in effectiveness of the Plan. However, this review was not documented in a Safety Evaluation Report and does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 04, Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes. The applicable planning standard (PS), 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment report.
This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the emergency action level and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period July 1, 2009 through Mar 31, 2010. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, were used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.
Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone
- Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
- Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
- Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)
For the specified review period, the inspector examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspector verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspector reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspector verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three
- (3) Emergency Preparedness PIs, i.e., DEP, ERO, and ANS, on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
On May 21, 2010, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Tynan and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
- T. Tynan, Site Vice President
- L. Mansfield, Engineering Director
- R. Anderson, Emergency Preparedness Supervisor
- S. Swanson, Site Support Manager
- T. Parton, Operations Support Superintendant
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
NONE