ML062150108
| ML062150108 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 07/17/2006 |
| From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB2 |
| To: | Singer K Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR-06-013 | |
| Download: ML062150108 (13) | |
See also: IR 05000259/2006013
Text
July 17, 2006
Tennessee Valley Authority
ATTN: Mr. Karl W. Singer
Chief Nuclear Officer and
Executive Vice President
6A Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT: BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INSPECTION REPORT
05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013 AND 05000296/2006013
Dear Mr. Singer:
On June 23, 2006, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at
your Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection
results, which were discussed on June 23, 2006, with Mr. B. OGrady 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.
Based on the results of this inspection no findings of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document
Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system
(ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian R. Bonser, Chief
Plant Support Branch 2
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-259,05-260, 50-296
License No. DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68
Enclosure: (See page 2)
TVA 2
Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report 05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013, and
05000296/2006013 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
cc w/encl:
Ashok S. Bhatnagar
Senior Vice President
Nuclear Operations
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
Larry S. Bryant, Vice President
Nuclear Engineering & Technical Services
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
Brian O'Grady
Site Vice President
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
Preston D. Swafford
Senior Vice President
Nuclear Support
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
General Counsel
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
John C. Fornicola, Manager
Nuclear Assurance and Licensing
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
Bruce M. Aukland, Plant Manager
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
Glenn W. Morris, Manager
Corporate Nuclear Licensing
and Industry Affairs
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
(cc w/encl contd - See page 3)
TVA 3
(cc w/encl contd)
William D. Crouch, Manager
Licensing and Industry Affairs
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electronic Mail Distribution
State Health Officer
Alabama Dept. of Public Health
RSA Tower - Administration
Suite 1552
P. O. Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
Chairman
Limestone County Commission
310 West Washington Street
Athens, AL 35611
Masoud Bajestani, Vice President
Browns Ferry Unit 1 Restart
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
P. O. Box 2000
Decatur, AL 35609
Robert G. Jones, General Manager
Browns Ferry Site Operations
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
P. O. Box 2000
Decatur, AL 35609
Distribution w/encl:
M. Chernoff, NRR
E. Brown, NRR
S. Shaeffer, RII
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PUBLIC
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OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRP RII:DRS
NAME LMILLER MWIDMANN BBONSER
DATE 7/17/2006 7/13/2006 7/17/2006 8/ /2006 8/ /2006 8/ /2006 8/ /2006
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket No.: 50-259, 50-260, 50-296
License No.: DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68
Report No: 05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013, 05000296/2006013
Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility: Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant
Location: 10833 Shaw Road
Athens, AL
Dates: June 19-23, 2006
Inspectors: Lee Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Section 1EP2, 1EP3, 1EP4, 1EP5, 4OA1
Approved by: Brian R. Bonser, Chief
Plant Support Branch 2
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013, 05000296/2006-013; 06/19-23/2006; Browns Ferry
Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Baseline Inspection
The report covered an announced inspection by a Region II emergency preparedness
inspector. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power
reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 3, dated
July 2000.
A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
None
B. Licensee-Identified Violations.
None
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1. REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP2 Alert and Notification System Testing
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of licensee methods for testing the alert and
notification system in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, Attachment
02, Alert and Notification System (ANS) Testing. The applicable planning standard
10 CFR Part 50.47(b)(5) and its related 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.D
requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in NUREG-0654,
Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and
Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants, Revision 1, was also used as
references.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this
report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP3 Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Augmentation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the ERO augmentation staffing requirements and the process
for notifying the ERO to ensure the readiness of key staff for responding to an event and
timely facility activation. The results of the December 20, 2005, unannounced off-hours
augmentation drill was reviewed. The inspectors conducted a review of the backup
notification systems. The qualification records of key position ERO personnel was
reviewed to ensure ERO qualifications were current. A sample of problems identified
from augmentation drills or system tests performed since the last inspection were
reviewed to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114,
Attachment 03, Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Augmentation Testing.
The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(2) and its related 10 CFR 50,
Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this
report.
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b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP4 Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q) reviews associated with non-
administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures and EAL changes. The
revision 81 of the Emergency Plan covered the period from 03/22/2005 to 06/19/2006.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114,
Attachment 01, Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes. The
applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix
E requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in
NUMARC/NESP-007, Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels,
Revision 2, Regulatory Guide 1.101 were also used as references.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this
report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP5 Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the corrective actions identified through the EP program to
determine the significance of the issues and to determine if repeat problems were
occurring. The facilitys self-assessments and audits were reviewed to assess the
licensees ability to be self-critical, thus avoiding complacency and degradation of their
EP program. In addition, inspectors review licensees self-assessments and audits to
assess the completeness and effectiveness of all EP-related corrective actions.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114,
Attachment 05, Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and
Deficiencies. The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14) and its related 10
CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this
report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
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4. OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator (PI) Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the licensees procedure for developing the data for the
Emergency Preparedness PIs which are: (1) Drill and Exercise Performance; (2) ERO
Drill Participation; and (3) ANS Reliability. The inspectors examined data reported to the
NRC for the period April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006. Procedural guidance for reporting
PI information and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences
were also reviewed. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill and
exercise performance through review of a sample of drill and event records. The
inspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the PI for ERO
drill participation for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectors
verified the accuracy of the PI for alert and notification system reliability through review
of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71151,
Performance Indicator Verification. The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.9
and NEI 99-02, Revision 3, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guidelines,
were used as reference criteria. This inspection activity represents three samples on an
annual basis.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this
report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit
On June 23, 2006, the inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. E. Willis,
Manager - Operations, and other members of his staff acknowledged the findings. The
team lead stated that additional information would be accepted and reviewed. The
inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or taken during the
inspection.
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
B. OGrady, Site Vice President
J. DeDomenico, Assistant Plant Manager
T. Elms, Manager - Operations
T. Feltman, Emergency Preparedness
B. Marks, Emergency Services - Corporate
R. Delong, Site Engineering Manager
W. Crouch, Site Licensing Manager
J. Wallace, Site Licensing Engineer
D. White, Nuclear Assurance
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Openned
None
Openned and Closed
None
Closed
None
Discussed
None
A-1 Attachment
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Section 1EP2: Alert and Notification System Testing
Procedures
EPIL (Emergency Preparedness Instruction Letter) -14, Facilitation of the Prompt Notification
System and Pager Tests, Rev. 9
EPFS(Emergency Preparedness Field Support)-9, Inspection, Service, and Maintenance of the
Prompt Notification System (PNS) at Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plants,
Rev. 1
Records and Data
Reviewed the maintenance records 2nd quarter 05 - 1st quarter 06
Miscellaneous
Observed annual maintenance on siren #10 6/20/06
Section 1EP3: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Augmentation
Procedures
TRN-30, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Training, Rev. 12
EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 40
EPIL-14, Facilitation of the Prompt Notification System and Pager Tests, Rev. 9
ETP-101, Site Emergency Director Training, Rev. 8 (lesson plan, handouts, written
examination)
ETP-102, Site Technical Support Center (TSC), Rev. 7 (lesson plan, handouts, lessons
learned, written examination)
ETP-103, Operations Support Center (OSC), Rev. 7, (lesson plan, handouts, lessons learned,
written examination)
Records and Data
R92060104851, Orange Team Emergency Preparedness (EP) Unannounced Staffing Drill,
12/21/05
Section 1EP4:Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes
Procedures
EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 40
EPIP-3, Alert, Rev. 30
EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev. 28
EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev. 33
EPIP-6, Activation and Operation of the TSC, Rev. 23
Radiological Emergency Plan , Rev. 81
A-2 Attachment
Plans and Changes packages
Change package for Radiological Emergency Plan, Rev. 81
Change package for EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 39
Change package for EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 40
Change package for EPIP-3, Alert, Rev. 30
Change package for EPIP-2, Notification of Unusual Event, Rev. 27
Change package for EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev. 29
Change package for EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev. 35
Change package for EPIP-6, Activation and Operation of the Technical Support Center (TSC) -
Rev. 24
Section 1EP5:Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies
Procedures
EPIL [Emergency Preparedness Instruction Letter] -5, EP Tracking System Activities
Management Oversight System (AMOS), Rev. 5
Records and Data
Matrix of Scenarios versus Shift Manager and Site Emergency Directors
PER 101086, Reutilized scenario resulted in Shift Manager being evaluated on same scenario.
PER 79742, Ambulance Communications problems
PER 82137, EPIP-1, Table data not displayed
PER 81140, EPIP-3, Appendix A wrong date entered and faxed to Operations Duty Specialist
PER 82142, OSC Staging Area craftsmen lacking Mask fits
PER 82145, Integrated Training Drill - Containment venting not reduced or isolated
PER 82147, 2005 Integrated Training Drill - 2-AOI 100-1 two procedure change identified
PER 84027, Alternate Source Term and Standby Liquid Control system questions
PER 86493, Incorrect revision of training material used during Maintenance Block training
PER 89240, Emergency Responders - two doors marked Emergency Exits were locked shut
PER 100950, Missed Performance Indicator during 2006 Blue Team Training Drill
PER 100952, Discrepancy identified on EOI Team dispatched from OSC
PER 102322, 3 of 5 candidates misapplied the Emergency Exposure Guidelines in EPIP-15
Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator (PI) Verification
Procedures
EPIL [Emergency Preparedness Instruction Letter] -15, Emergency Preparedness Performance
Indicators, Rev. 10
Records and Data
Documentation of DEP opportunities from Operations Simulator evaluations on 04/27/2005,
06/8/2005, 07/13/2005, 10/5/2005,11/14/05, 11/19/05, 11/21/05, 11/28/05, 12/5/05, 12/12/05
Selected training records of drill/exercise participation by ERO personnel during 2005
R92051201851, 2005 Radiochemistry (Post Accident Sampling) Drill, 12/1/2005
EPIP-10, MERT, actual event 3/29/05 - contaminated injured person transported to hospital
Blue Team Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, player logs and
completed procedures), 10/5/05
A-3 Attachment
Green Team SAMG Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, player
logs and completed procedures), 4/26/06
Red Team Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, player logs and
completed procedures), 7/13/06
Blue Team Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, player logs and
completed procedures), 4/12/06
Data for Drill/Exercise Performance (1 quarter 2005 - 1 quarter 2006)
Siren weekly and monthly tests 4/05 thru 3/06
Siren Maintenance records 4/05 thru 3/06
LIST OF ACRONYMS
ANS Alert and Notification System
EAL Emergency Action Level
ERO Emergency Response Organization
PI Performance Indicator
A-4 Attachment