IR 05000443/2024501
| ML24110A032 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 04/22/2024 |
| From: | Daniel Schroeder Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Coffey B Florida Power & Light Co |
| References | |
| IR 2024501 | |
| Download: ML24110A032 (1) | |
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April 22, 2024
SUBJECT:
SEABROOK STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000443/2024501
Dear Bob Coffey:
On April 4, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Seabrook Station and discussed the results of this inspection with David Sluszka, 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.
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 No. 05000443 License No. NPF-86
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000443
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2024-501-0002
Licensee:
NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC
Facility:
Seabrook Station
Location:
Seabrook, New Hampshire
Inspection Dates:
April 1, 2024 to April 4, 2024
Inspectors:
J. DeBoer, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector
J. Lilliendahl, Senior Emergency Response Coord
S. Mercurio, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
M. Patel, 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 Seabrook 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 evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise. The exercise scenario simulated an automatic and manual trip which failed to trip the reactor, a rupture of the "B" steam generator, and damage to the reactor's fuel cladding on April 3, 2024.
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:
- PCR-02475866, Seabrook Station Radiological Emergency Plan, Appendix A, Table 2, Revision 69
- PCR-02424649, Seabrook Station Radiological Emergency Plan, Chapter 1, Revision 81
- PCR-02446189, Emergency Preparedness Performance Indicators, Revision 27
- PCR-02469844, GN1332.03, Law Enforcement Response Plan and Incident/Security Command, Revision 10
- PCR-02423942, GN1332.00 Security Response to a Declared Emergency, Revision 50
- PCR-02413204, ER 5.3 Operation of Raddose-V, Revision 40
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 February 14,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12)===
- (1) For the period July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023
EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) For the period July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023
EP03: Alert And Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) For the period July 1, 2023 through December 31,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On April 4, 2024, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to David Sluszka, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
04/09/2024
Miscellaneous
Seabrook Station Radiological Emergency Plan
Revision 82
2406
Drill, Exercise and Event Report
04/10/2024
CFE 2402
24 Full Participation Exercise Scenario
2/01/2024
Procedures
ER 1.1
Classification of Emergencies
Revision 60