IR 05000454/2019412
| ML20003E324 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 01/03/2020 |
| From: | Hironori Peterson Region 3 Branch 3 |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2019412 | |
| Download: ML20003E324 (6) | |
Text
January 3, 2020
SUBJECT:
BYRON STATION - MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2019412 AND 05000455/2019412
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On November 18, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. K. McGuire 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,
/RA/
Hironori Peterson, Chief Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos. 05000454 and 05000455 License Nos. NPF-37 and NPF-66
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000454 and 05000455
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000454/2019412 and 05000455/2019412
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-412-0019
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Byron Station
Location:
Byron, IL
Inspection Dates:
November 12, 2019 to November 18, 2019
Inspectors:
C. Hunt, Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Hironori Peterson, Chief
Branch 3
Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a material control and accounting program inspection at Byron 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
Unless otherwise noted, baseline security inspections were conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 2201, Security Inspection Program for Commercial Nuclear Power Reactors. 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. Publicly available IPs are located at:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.11 - Material Control and Accounting (MC&A)
Inspectors evaluated the licensee's material control and accounting program through completion of the following inspection procedure elements:
Material Control and Accounting (MC&A) (15 Samples)
- (1) Special Nuclear Material Records (3 Samples)
- (2) Material Control and Accounting Programs and Procedures (2 Samples)
- (3) Physical Inventory of Special Nuclear Material (8 Samples)
- (4) Special Nuclear Material Reports (1 Sample)
- (5) Problem Identification and Resolution (1 Sample)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On November 18, 2019, the inspectors presented the material control and accounting program inspection results to Mr. K. McGuire and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Moveable Incore Detector SNM Segregation
09/14/2016
Insert ID Did Not Patch Loading Plan
07/30/2019
Miscellaneous
Moveable Incore Detector Drive 1E and 1F Repair
09/26/2018
Thimble Plug 161D Reseating
01/24/2017
Byron Station 2018 Physical Inventory or Special Nuclear
Material (SNM)
07/25/2018
Byron Station 2017Physical Inventory or Special Nuclear
Material (SNM)
07/20/2017
Byron Station 2016 Physical Inventory or Special Nuclear
Material (SNM)
07/28/2016
2017 MID - Irradiated Specimen Movement
04/04/2017
Byron Station 2019 Physical Inventory or Special Nuclear
Material (SNM)
07/25/2019
Procedures
Special Nuclear Material Control Process Description
Special Nuclear Material Control and Accountability
Special Nuclear Material Physical Inventories
PWR Special Nuclear Material And Core Component Move
Sheet Development
Special Nuclear Material Inventory Requirements For Byron
and Braidwood
Spent Fuel Pool Material Control
Self-Assessments AR 04197984
The Special Nuclear Material Control and Accounting Self-
Assessment
08/07/2019