IR 05000456/2020501
| ML20099C797 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 04/08/2020 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke Operations Branch III |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co |
| References | |
| IR 2020501 | |
| Download: ML20099C797 (7) | |
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April 8, 2020
SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2020501 AND 05000457/2020501
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On March 6, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Braidwood Station. On March 10, 2020, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. John Keenan, 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,
/RA/
Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000456 and 05000457 License Nos. NPF-72 and NPF-77
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000456 and 05000457
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000456/2020501 and 05000457/2020501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-501-0009
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Braidwood Station
Location:
Braceville, IL
Inspection Dates:
March 2, 2020 to March 10, 2020
Inspectors:
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
M. LaFranzo, Senior Health Physicist
R. Ng, Project Engineer
P. Smagacz, Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Patricia J. Pelke, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness inspection at Braidwood 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 on March 3, 2020.
The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Braidwood Station that initiated with the declaration and notification of an Unusual Event in response to abnormal plant conditions. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event requiring the declaration of an Alert, a Site Area Emergency, and then a General Emergency, as well as the development of Protective Action Recommendations that were communicated to the required state and local government agencies.
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 January 24,
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) January 2019 - December 2019
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) January 2019 - December 2019
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) January 2019 - December
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On March 10, 2020, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness inspection results to Mr. John Keenan, 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
EP NRC Exercise DC Failures - OSC
03/21/2018
EP NRC Exercise Other Issues Identified - TSC
03/21/2018
EP NRC Exercise Other Issues Identified - OSC
03/21/2018
EP NRC Exercise Management and Scenario Control GAPS
03/21/2018
BWD 2018 NRC Ex DC Failures EOF
03/22/2018
BWD 2018 NRC Ex Other EOF Performance Issues
03/22/2018
BW-EP-2019-OYE-EOF-Failed DCS
03/06/2019
BW-EP-2019-OYE-OSC-FAILED DCS and Comments
03/07/2019
BW-EP-2019-OYE-TSC-Failed DCS
03/08/2019
BW-EP-2019-OYE TSC and MCR Comments
03/18/2019
Braidwood EP OYE Additional Comments for the CR and
04/04/2019
Miscellaneous
Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Braidwood Station
Miscellaneous
Braidwood Station 2020 Emergency Preparedness Biennial
Exercise Scenario
71151
Miscellaneous
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- Drill/Exercise Performance
1st quarter
2019 - 4th
quarter 2019
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- ERO Readiness
1st quarter
2019 - 4th
quarter 2019
NRC Performance Indicator Data; Emergency Preparedness
- Alert and Notification System Reliability
1st quarter
2019 - 4th
quarter 2019