IR 05000461/2015502
| ML15352A208 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Clinton  (NPF-062) |
| Issue date: | 12/18/2015 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2015502 | |
| Download: ML15352A208 (10) | |
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December 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2015502
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On November 20, 2015, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on November 20, 2015, with Mr. D. Kemper, 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.
No findings were identified during this inspection.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, 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 NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS)
component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS).
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF-62
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000461/2015502; w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION III==
Docket No.
50-461 License No.
NPF-62 Report No:
05000461/2015502 Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility:
Clinton Power Station Location:
Clinton, IL Dates:
November 16 - 20, 2015 Inspectors:
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector D. Funk, Senior Project Specialist E. Sanchez-Santiago, Resident Inspector D. Reeser, Operations Engineer Approved by:
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
Inspection Report 05000461/2015502; 11/16/2015 - 11/20/2015; Clinton Power Station;
Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.
This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by five regional inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 5, dated February 201
NRC-Identified
and Self-Revealed Findings
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
No violations were identified.
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP7 Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action Event
.1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
Title 10, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Appendix E,Section IV.F.2.j, requires, in part, that nuclear power reactor licensees, in each 8 calendar year exercise cycle, provide the opportunity for its Emergency Response Organization (ERO) to demonstrate proficiency in the key skills necessary to respond to a Hostile Action (HA) Event directed at the plant site. Clinton Power Station staff designed the November 18, 2015, exercise to satisfy this requirement The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) inspected this HA exercise to assess the licensees ability to effectively implement its Emergency Plan during an HA Event and adequately protect public health and safety.
The exercise evaluation consisted of the following reviews and assessments:
- The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on November 18, 2015, regarding the implementation of the Risk-Significant Planning Standards 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 Emergency Operations Facility, Alternate Technical Support Center, Alternate Operations Support Center, Control Room Simulator, and the Incident Command Post.
- A review of other performance areas such as the licensee EROs recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, including interactions with site security staff; intra and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies, including local law enforcement agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the Emergency Plan and its implementing procedures.
- Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions, as demonstrated during this exercise, to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
- The adequacy of the licensees post-exercise critiques, to evaluate the Clinton Power Station self-assessment of its ERO performance during the November 18, 2015, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E,Section IV.F.2.g.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one inspection sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.07.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the inspection activity onsite, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the NRC using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one inspection sample as defined in IP 71114.08.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
.1 Drill/Exercise Performance
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
Performance Indicator (PI) for the second quarter 2014 through the third quarter 2015.
To determine the accuracy of the DEP data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Regulatory Assessment PI Guideline, Revision 7, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes, including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated Control Room Simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one DEP PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the ERO Drill Participation PI for the second quarter 2014 through the third quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment PI Guideline, Revision 7, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance.
Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during the 2014 and 2015 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.3 Alert and Notification System
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
PI for the second quarter 2014 through the third quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment PI Guideline, Revision 7, was used.
The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests. Documents reviewed are listed in the to this report.
This inspection constituted one ANS PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Management Meetings
.1
Exit Meeting Summary
On November 20, 2015, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. D. Kemper, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
.2 Public and Media Briefing
On November 20, 2015, the inspectors summarized the NRCs preliminary exercise inspection conclusions at a public and media briefing hosted by Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region V, Field Office staff, at the DeWitt County Emergency Operations Center, in Clinton, Illinois.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee
- D. Kemper, Operations Director
- D. Shelton, Regulatory Assurance Manager
- R. Zacholski, Nuclear Oversight Manager
- M. Friedmann, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- J. Cunningham, Maintenance Director
- J. Blount, Senior Manager Design Engineering
- B. Brooks, Security Manager
- M. Mayer, Security
- S. ORiley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist (Corporate)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- E. Sanchez-Santiago, Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened, Closed, and Discussed
None.
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access Management System ANS Alert and Notification System CFR Code of Federal Regulations DEP Drill and Exercise Performance ERO Emergency Response Organization HA Hostile Action IP Inspection Procedure NEI Nuclear Energy Institute NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission PARS Publicly Available Records System PI Performance Indicator