IR 05000456/2022501
| ML22076A055 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 03/21/2022 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| Garza M | |
| References | |
| IR 2022501 | |
| Download: ML22076A055 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2022501 AND 05000457/2022501
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On March 4, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Braidwood Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Gregory Gugle, 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, 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:
05000456/2022501 and 05000457/2022501
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2022-501-0007
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
Braidwood Station
Location:
Braceville, IL
Inspection Dates:
February 28, 2022 to March 04, 2022
Inspectors:
D. Betancourt-Roldan, Senior Resident Inspector
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
T. Iskierka-Boggs, Operations Engineer
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 biennial exercise 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 radiological emergency preparedness exercise on March 1, 2022. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Braidwood Station that initiated with the declaration of an Alert in response to an earthquake that resulted in a loss of offsite power. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of a Site Area Emergency, for a steam generator tube rupture and loss of heat sink. Each emergency classification was 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 21,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Sample (IP Section 02.12)===
- (1) January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) January 01, 2021 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 March 4, 2022, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Gregory Gugle, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
BRW-EP-2020-NRC-SIM-TSC Failed Objectives/DEP Failure
03/09/2020
BRW-EP-2020-NRC-TSC-SIM Failed DCS
03/09/2020
BRW-EP-2020-NRC-OSC Failed DCS
03/09/2020
BRW-EP-2021-OYE-OSC Failed Demonstration Criteria
08/11/2021
BRW-EP-2021-OYE-MCR/SIM Failed Demonstration Criteria
08/11/2021
BRW-EP-2021-OYE-TSC Sat with Comments and Additional
Issues
08/11/2021
Braidwood Practice Exercise - EOF Performance
2/03/2022
EP Pre-Exercise Control Room Simulator Learnings
2/03/2022
EP Pre-Exercise Drill Critique Learning for the TSC
2/04/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
EP Pre-Exercise Drill Critique Learning for the TSC 2/2
2/04/2022
Emergency Preparedness Drill and Exercise Reports (Sample)
2/01/2020 -
2/28/2022
Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan
Miscellaneous
Addendum 3
Emergency Action Levels for Braidwood Station
Emergency Classification and Protective Action
Recommendations
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) / Emergency
Response Facility (ERF) Activation and Operation
Emergency Operations Facility Activation and Operation
Notifications
Procedures
Midwest Region Offsite Notifications
Miscellaneous
Braidwood Station 2022 Emergency Preparedness Biennial
Exercise Scenario
2/17/2021
Monthly Data
Elements for NRC
ROP Indicator
Alert Notification System Reliability
01/01/2021 -
2/31/2021
Monthly Data
Elements for NRC
ROP Indicator
Emergency Response Organization Readiness
01/01/2021 -
2/31/2021
71151
Miscellaneous
Monthly Data
Drill/Exercise Performance
01/01/2021 -
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Elements for NRC
ROP Indicator
2/31/2021