ML20197A083
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| Issue date: | 06/26/2020 |
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1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) February 7, 2019 MEMO TO: Ken Riemer, Chief, Reactor Project Branch 1 FROM: Jim Heller, Office Allegation Coordinator, EICS
SUBJECT:
1st arb for Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) On 1/17/19 and 1/28/19 Laura Kozak provided ARB packages indicating the licensee violated 10CFR50.9, "Completeness and Accuracy of Information," in that information provided by the licensee during a regulatory conference was not complete and accurate in all material respects. Laura indicated the incomplete and inaccurate information could influence a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. I have added this allegation to the agenda for the ARB that will be conducted on Monday (2/11/19) at 10:30 in the IRC Jim Clay has obtained a bridge line/passcode. These are 888-455-2586/[ 3.(l?)(6) cc w/enclosures: ARB Copy Paul Meyer; Jay Bigoness; Marjorie Zerth; Aaron Glass Jamnes Cameron; James Heller; James Clay; Pau l Pelke; Sarah Bakhsh; Jared Heck; Kenneth Lambert Laura Kozak; Ken Riemer; Chuck Phillips; Bruce Bartlett; Jack Rutkowski Page 2 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Licensee: Clinton - Exelon Generation Company, LLC Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF- 62 Assigned Division/Branch : DRP 1 ARB Board Membership: Lara (CHAIR) Meyer (01) /Heck (RC) /Cameron (EICS)
/ Paul Pelke (OAC) /Lambert (EICS) / Heller (OAC) I Kozak (SRA)/ Hanna (SRA)/ Riemer (BC RB1)/ Phillips (RB 1)/
Bartlett (RB2)/ Sanchez (Clinton SRI) /Orlikowski /O'Brien/ Giessner/
Purpose:
Initial ARB to d iscuss the evaluation plan GENERIC CONCERNS: If Yes Explain: O I ACCEPTANCE: YES NO (Priority: HIGH NORMAL LOW) Basis for 0 1Priority: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. 0 1has Accepted Concern 1 at a high priority Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ MINUTES PROVIDED T O: Kozak/ Meyer/ Heck/ Riemer/ SRI for Clinton ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER: PRINT IN FINAL REVISE N/A_X_ REQUEST FOR EVALUATION: A. Licensee YES 10 CFR 2.390__NO X 8 . State of YES NO _ X_ C. DOE YES NO _ X_ d ate received 01 / 28/2019 due d ate of 1st ARB *02/27/2019 due date of ACK Ltr 02/27/2019 date - 90 days o ld *04/28/2019 date - 120 d ays o ld 05/ 28/2019 d ate - 150 days o ld *06/27/20 19 date - 180 days o ld 07/ 27/2019 d ate - 360 days o ld ,Q 1/23/ 2020 !Projected date for the 5 yr s tatue of limitatio n *O1/28/ 2024 COMMENTS: NRC identified Allegation Review Board Chair Date Page 3 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Concern No. 1: Region Ill is concerned that during a regulatory conference conducted on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) provided incomplete and inaccurate information with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. In a regulatory conference, EGC presented a position that the outcome of the NRC's significance determination process should be Green rather than White, in part, because of NRC's assumption about operators declaring an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP) at one hour into a Station Blackout (SBO) event was flawed. EGC stated that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenarios and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. The NRC subsequently determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP. The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided in support of and during a public reg ulatory conference held in the RIii office. Regulatory Basis: 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information provided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. The NRC issued "Errata-Clinton Power Station - NRC Inspection Report 05000461 /2018051 and Preliminary White Finding on November 6, 2018. This inspection report identified an apparent violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8 .2, Condition 8 .3, for the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality. This resu lted in the unavailability and inoperability of t he Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator (EOG) when it was relied upon for plant safety. During part of the time that the Division 2 EOG was unavailable the Division 1 EDG was already out of service for planned maintenance. This condition was considered in a risk evaluation of a postulated scenario where during the period when neither EDG was available, a loss of offsite power would have resulted in a station blackout (SBO) condition that could have resulted in a long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core. This finding was preliminarily determined to be White, a finding of low to moderate safety significance. In accordance with NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, the NRC offered EGC the opportunity to attend a regulatory conference to present its perspect ive on the facts and assumptions the NRC used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance. EGC attended a regulatory conference on November 30, 2018. Beginning on page 11 of the regulatory conference presentation, EGC provided a perspective on NRC's postulated scenario (i.e., the long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core) . On page 15 of the presentation, EGC provided an overview of station response to a SBO. EGC's presentation of the station response discussed the same power recovery methods to mitigate the event as described in the NRC's preliminary significance determination (i.e., restore offsite power, align Div 2 DG to start, Div 3 DG cross-tie to Div 2 bus, and FLEX). For the station to implement FLEX, an extended loss of AC power (ELAP) must be declared. The NRC determined that licensee procedures and training direct operators to determine if an ELAP exists at 1 hour. If ELAP is declared, the SBO procedure is exited, and the ELAP procedure is entered. This action Page 4 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-201 9-A-0004 (Clinton) complicates further Division 2 EDG recovery and is influential to the NRC's preliminary significance determination as described in the NRC inspection report. To support a position that operators would not declare ELAP, EGC states on page 18 of the presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non -Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario, and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. This is the information that is not accurate or complete. On December 4, 2018 the NRC requested the completed surveys and other documentation. On December 14, 2018, EGC provided the requested information. EGC provided the following information and questions to 28 SROs in the survey: Initial Conditions: Unit is in OPCON 4 Reactor Level is 85" D-11 D/G is tagged OOS for maintenance At T =0 Under voltage alarms are received on t he 101 and 201 busses indicating a loss of off-site power. At T = 10 sec D-12 failure to start annunciator is received in the MCR. The PRO identifies that the D-12 DIG fails to start and dispatches an EO to the DIG. At T =15 minutes the EO calls the MCR and states that he found both starting air receiver outlet valves CLOSED for the D-12 D/G. Answer the following 3 questions:
- 1. Do you declare an ELAP at t= 1 hr.?
- 2. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at T =55 min?
- 3. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at t=4 hours?
Questions 1 and 2 described conditions during which the starting air receiver outlet valves are found closed prior to 1 hour, which represents successful restoration of the Division 2 EDG. ELAP would not exist given these conditions and all SROs responded that they would not declare ELAP. The conditions in Questions 1 and 2 are not relevant to the NRC's preliminary significance determination, or to the licensee's risk evaluation, since the conditions represent successful recovery of the Division 2 EDG which should result in injection prior to coolant reaching the top of active fuel. The NRC's SDP estimates the risk (i.e., frequency) of all postulated scenarios that result in the loss of the ability to cool the core. The core damage scenarios represent various combinations of failure events. In this SDP, the risk is dominated by the failure of the power recovery methods. Successful recovery scenarios do not result in core damage and do not contribute to the risk of the finding. Question 3 provides the only set of conditions in the survey that are relevant to the postulated core damage scenario. For these conditions, the starting air receiver outlet valves are not found in the closed position prior to 1 hour. Eight of the SROs stated in Page 5 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) response to Question 3 that they would declare ELAP at the 1-hour mark given the stated conditions. The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determining the significance of a finding. The NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. EGC was clearly aware of the NRG assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EOG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP would be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requirements. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part II, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRC reviewer would consider the information in reaching the decision and does not depend on whether the NRC actually relied on a particular statement. The inaccurate and incomplete information provided by EGC at the November 30, 2018 regulatory conference is clearly material to this issue as NRC reviewers must consider this information when reaching a final significance determination. Assessment of safety significance of this concern: The failure to provide complete and accurate information potentially impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regulatory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e., SL I, 11, or Ill}. The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving willfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position, training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c.1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation: Section 6.9.c.1: Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Page 6 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If this information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRG to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Security-related Concern Category: II 111 Not Applicable I. Action Evaluation: The following method of resolution is recommended (circle): A. Send to Licensee Requesting Response in 30 Days. B. Priority RIi i Follow up and Closure Memo to OAC C. Follow up During Routine Inspection Within _ _ Days and Closure Memo to OAC D. Discrimination (Complete & Attach MD 8.8 Exhibit 3)
- 1. Offer ADR.
- 2. Reason why ADR should not be offered
- 3. Priority for the 0 1investigation if ADR is not used: HIGH/NORMAULOW Recommended Basis:
E. All other 01 referrals. Priority for the 01 investigation: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. F. Outside NRC's Jurisdiction. Describe Basis Below. G. Too General for Follow-up. Describe Basis Below. H. Other. Responsible for Action -
- 11. Special Considerations/Instructions - - Information required by the allegation manual on pages 188 to 190 at paragraph 5.7.a.S(g) :
A. A summary of the concern. It appears that on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) knowingly provided incomplete and inaccurate information to NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision (i.e., attempted to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action). The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided to the Commission by senior Exelon executives including:
- Brad Fewell, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
- Scot Greenlee, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technical Support
- Brad Kapellas, Plant Manager
- Gene Kelly, Senior Manager, Risk Managiement
- Johnny Weissinger, Director, Operations
- Ted Stoner, Site Vice President Page 7 of 16
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- Mike Antonelli, a Clinton SRO, attended the regulatory conference, sat at the table with the managers and executives, and was involved in the discussions but did not present the material in the slides.
Other Exelon executives, staff and contractors attended the meeting, sat in the audience and participated in the discussion. Several other Exelon or Exelon contractors were involved in discussions with NRC staff regarding this issue during the development of the preliminary significance determination prior to the regulatory conference. The EGC staff, managers, and executives involved in the regulatory conference are trained in how to correctly provide complete and accurate information to the Commission. EGC staff and contractors who interacted with NRC staff during the development of the preliminary significance determination would have understood that SRO statements regarding declaring ELAP at 1 hour would be relevant information to the NRC in discussing the assumption regarding ELAP in the preliminary significance determination. B. A draft NOV for the technical issue alleged to involve wrongdoing, with an associated color and/or Severity Level; 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information p rovided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. Contrary to the above, EGC did not provide complete and accurate information at a public regulatory conference with the NRC staff in the Region Ill office on November 30, 2018. Specifically, ECG stated both verbally and in a sl ide presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) stated that they would remain in the LOOP procedure and NOT enter ELAP when given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario. However, upon review of the SRO statements, NRC determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP under certain postulated scenarios. The failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding SRO statements about entry into ELAP had the potential to impact the NRC's final significance determination of this inspection finding, potentially lowering the significance from a preliminary determination of White (e.g., low to moderate) to Green (e.g., very low safety significance). This is a Severity Level Ill violation. The following statements were provided in the surveys that were not provided at the regulatory conference:
* "Yes, declare an ELAP at the 1 hour mark. At that point, there is no action taken that can assure that some AC power can be restored within the 4 hour coping time (emphasis added)."
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* "Yes, though this should have been declared within the hour with no report of why the D/G was unable to be restored within the 4 hour coping time (emphasis added)."
* "Yes, I would have already declared ELAP. Within the 1 hour loss of AC the Shift manager is continuously assessing for if we are going to get power back and if it will be back within 4 hours. Since I would have already passed the IF/THEN in the procedure, I would be in CPS4306.0 1 which takes precedence to restoring the EOG ( emphasis added)."
* "Actions per E-1 should have already been suspended at T=1 hr w hen the high assurance of restoration standard was missed. Operators already missed entry into ELAP and this should be performed as soon as they realize that the time limit was misse-d. At T =4 hours the coping time will be exceeded. Division 2 will not be available until T =6 hours (emphasis added)."
* "In this case at Time T:1 hr I don't know of a success path that would restore my AC power. Therefore, I would prioritize and execute the ELAP actions at T=1 hour in accordance with the direction of SBO (emphasis added)."
* "Yes: An ELAP should have already been declared at the 1-hour mark when there were no action in progress that would provide a high assurance of restoring a diesel or off-site source. While this might still be a case where the quickest path to an energized bus is via the 02 0 -G, but your procedure leaves no other option (emphasis added)."
* "ELAP - The decision needs to be made at or before the 1 hour into the event. Information is not received about restoration capability until long after the one hour time limit (emphasis added)."
* "Yes. At this point ELAP should already have been declared and there is no chance of recovering DIG within 4 hour recovery time (emphasis added)."
C. All associated documents to support the validity of the violation (e.g., license conditions, licensee's procedures, etc.) for inclusion in the allegation file; All associated documents have been provided as an attachment. D. An explanation of the circumstances and rationale for concluding that a specific indication of wrongdoing is or is not present. The Allegations Manual, Section 5.7.a.S(a) states that wrongdoing consists of either a willful violation of regulatory requirements through deliberate action or a violation resulting from careless disregard of regulatory requirements (examples: Page 9 of 16
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... providing false or inaccurate information in an effort to influence an NRC decision related to the license .... ). In the November 30 regulatory conference and in the slide presentation, Exelon stated that all SROs would remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP based on survey results. T he NRC requested the completed surveys on December 4. The surveys were provided on December 14. A review of the SRO survey results shows that the November 30 presentation was not accurate or complete in all material respects.
The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determ ining the significance of a finding. T he NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. It appears the licensee omitted and possibly deliberately withheld information at the regulatory conference when they did not disclose the full results of the surveys. EGC was clearly aware of the NRC assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EOG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP would be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requirements. If the NRC had the omitted information at the regulatory conference, the NRC would have undertaken substantial further inquiry into the matter in a public forum with the licensee, allowing both the public and the NRC participants to have a full understanding of the information available to the licensee that is potentially influential to the outcome of the regulatory decision on significance. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part II, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRG reviewer would considerthe information in reaching the decision, and does not depend on whether the NRG actually relied on a particular statement. E. If known, a summary of the licensee's evaluation of the issue and any corrective actions taken or planned. The licensee is unaware that a violation of 10 CFR 50.9 is being considered by the ARB/Enforcement Process. F. The likely enforcement outcome if the concern is substantiated. The likely enforcement outcome is a Severity l evel Ill 50.9 violation. Page 1O of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) The failure to provide complete and accurate information impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regulatory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e., SL I, 11 , or Ill). The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving willfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position , training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c.1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation: Section 6.9.c.1: Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If t his information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. G. If referral to 01 is recommended, a clear indication of those individuals who would be considered the subjects of the investigation. The Exelon individuals who attended the regulatory conference would be subjects of the investigation. Allegations Manual Section 5.7.a.S(i), 0 1Prioritization Guidance, states that Individuals responsible for evaluating an allegation should come to the ARB meeting prepared to discuss the investigative p riority of the allegation concern and the rationale for the priority of the issue, assuming that the allegation concern is true. Allegations Manual Section 5.7.a.5(i)(1 ) High Priority, provides the following examples of circumstances prompting a high-priority investigation:
- Any individual knowingly providing incomplete and inaccurate information to NRC or a licensee with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision, such as a favorable restart decision, operability decision, issuance of a license amendment, not proceeding with an escalated enforcement action, or issuance of a notice of enforcement discretion.
Therefore, the staff recommends that the 0 1investigation priority should be high. Page 11 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Ill. At the 2/11 /19 arb:
- J Lara highlighted there has been many points of view, expressed at different time, to different groups of RIii personnel on the opinion that Exelon provided incomplete and inaccurate information during the regulatory conference about a DIG that was inoperable due to starting air being isolated. J Lara said: (1) the purpose of the ARB was to discuss the many points of views associated with the information provided during the regulatory conference; (2) once the points of view are discussed, he will place the ARB on hold to give the RIii senior management team the opportunity to evaluate the differencing points of views; and (3) the ARB will be reconvened to make the final discussion.
- L Kozak discussed the incomplete and i naccurate information provided to the NRC on 11/30/18; how the information could effect the NRC conclusion; the information required by the allegation manual to determine if an 01 investigation is warranted in response to an allegation of wrongdoing (see paragraph II above).
- J Heck discussed his assessment of the draft NOV see paragraph V (b)(5) b ! _I~~) . .. _ In addition L Kozak discussed her response (see paragraph I) below to J Heck assessment
- J Cameron and J Heck discussed the enforcement manual direction for determining if a verbal statement can tri p the 50.9 threshold. In that the information provided during the conference and in the written response does not appear to be persuasive to change our enforcement outcome.
- J Heller questioned which process (allegation or regulatory conference) are we in at this time. During the regulatory conference several members of the RIii staff requested background information to understand a data point on a slide. The licensee provided the information; however, we have not reengaged the licensee to determine what they believe the background information is telling them and what they believe it should be telling the NRC. If the purpose of the regulatory conference is to obtain a common understanding of the issue and the supporting information then it may be necessary to discuss the i1nformation via a regulatory conference phone call before providing the issue to 01.
- L Kozak asked about the guidance to not ask more questions if one believes the licensee has providing incomplete and inaccurate information. J Heller stated if an inspector believes asking more questions could hinder 01 evidence trai I then we would engage 01 and obtain guidance if it is appropriate to ask additional questions. P Meyer stated that 01 does not object if RIii wants to ask additional and Page 12 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) clarifying questions to determine what the licensee meant by the bullet and the surveys.
- It was highlighted that the SERP to determine the final safety significance of the inoperable Diesel Generator caused by an isolated starting air is scheduled for Thursday (2/14/19). J Heller asked if the SERP should be placed on hold until we determine if the licensee willfully provided inaccurate and incomplete information. The consensus was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated and therefore both could proceed.
- J Lara thanked everyone for their participation and closed the ARB IV. At the 2/xx/19 arb:
- J Lara provided a big picture overview of the information discussed at the 2/11 /19 ARB. J Lara stated the senior management team has met and determine we will close the loop on the additional information by calling the licensee to determine why the survey questions addressed the three times and determine why the slides only addressed the actions for question 1 and 2. In addition since the consensus for the 2/11/19 ARB was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated the arb will not recommend a referral to 01 based on speculation of what may have happen since our actions demonstrated we would question the data point.
V. Jared Hee k's assessment of the 10CFR50.9 issue From: Heck, Jared Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 9:02 AM To: Heller, James <James.Heller@nrc.gov>; Cameron, Jamnes
<Jamnes.Cameron@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FW: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference From: Heck, Jared Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 4:18 PM To : Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>; Kozak, Laura <Laura.Kozak@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Julio and Laura, You had earlier asked if I could attempt to draft a potential 50.9 violation based on the information you presented coming out of the Clinton regulatory conference and subsequent Exelon submittal dated December 14, 2018. As we have Page 13 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) (b)(5) Page 14 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Jared K. Heck Regional Counsel U.S. NRC Region Ill Tel. 630-829-9653 Draft 50.9 Violation (b)(5) VI. Laura Kozak response to Jared Heck's assessment of the 10CFRS0.9 issue From: Kozak, Laura Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 1 :58 PM To: Heck, Jared <Jared.Heck@nrc.gov>; Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Jared Thanks for doing this. I appreciate it and it helps me understand what else I need to communicate about this issue. Let me share a few points about your thoughts. Exelon did not tell us about the surveys before the regulatory conference. The regulatory conference presentation was provided a week before the conference. But other than that, we were not informed about the surveys. I don't believe the surveys are irrelevant. My miscommunication on this point. I think a survey question about declaring ELAP if the valves are found is not relevant. I think the subject matter is relevant and the omitted information is important to the discussion of the significance of the issue. I think we can point to the meaning of "postulated scenario", although this has been difficult to communicate. I will continue to work on this. I know that it is not simple, but much of what we do is not always easy or clear and we have to consider the context. I think we sometimes need to pursue the harder but more meaningful issues. Having discussed this with the licensee for months prior to the regulatory conference I am Page 15 of 16
1"1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) confident that their staff and at least some of the managers understood the postulated scenario and were aware of the full survey results . I believe other portions of the presentation convey that they understand the postulated scenario. I am concerned that Exelon purposefully did not disclose these results in the public conference, attempting to influence the outcome. As you and I discussed, I almost did not ask for the completed surveys. We discuss many things during the course of an SOP and we often simply take the licensee's word on something. I had no reason to suspect that information had been omitted from the presentation and I almost asked for just a copy of the survey vs. the actual completed surveys. Laura Page 16 of 16
SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL THAT MAY IDENTlfY A CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL NOT TO BE PL.ACED IN ADAMS OR PROVIDED TO ANYONE WITHOUT A NEED TO IENOW From: Heller, James Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 3:21 PM To: Kozak, Laura <Laura.Kozak@nrc.gov>
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RE: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Will do and I will add to the file and incorporate into the minutes From: Kozak, Laura Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 2:14 PM To: Heller, James <James.Heller@nrc.gov>
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FW: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Jim Can you add my response to Jared's email to the ARB file? Thanks Laura From: Kozak, Laura Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 1:58 PM To: Heck, Jared <Jared.Heck@nrc.gov>; Lara, Julio <Jul io.Lara@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Jared Thanks for doing this. I appreciate it and it helps me understand what else I need to communicate about this issue. Let me share a few points about your thoughts. Exelon did not tell us about the surveys before the regulatory conference. The regulatory conference presentation was provided a week before the conference. But other than that, we were not informed about the surveys. I don't believe the surveys are irrelevant. My miscommunication on this point. I think a survey question about declaring ELAP if the valves are found is not relevant. I think the subject matter is relevant and the omitted information is important to the discussion of the significance of the issue. I think we can point to the meaning of "postulated scenario", although this has been difficult to communicate. I will continue to work on this. I know that it is not simple, but much of what we do is not always easy or clear and we have to consider the context. I think we sometimes need to pursue the harder but more meaningful issues. Having discussed this with the licensee for months prior to the regulatory conference I am confident that their staff and at least some of the managers understood the postulated scenario and were aware of the full survey results. I SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL THAT MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL NOT TO BE PLACED IN ADAMS OR PROVIDED TO ANYONE WITI IOUT A NEED TO KNOW G:\ORAIII\EICS\ALLEGATIONS\AMS-LTRS\19 AMS\190005 CLINTON\190005 CLINTON DRAFT VIOLATION, ASSESSMENT BY J HECK, ANO REBUTTAL BY L KOZAK.DOCX Page 1 of 3
SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Tl IAT MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL - - NOT TO BE PLACED IN ADAMS OR PRO\JIQED TO ANYONE WITI IOUT A NEEO TO KNOW believe other portions of the presentation convey that they understand the postulated scenario. I am concerned that Exelon purposefully did not disclose these results in the public conference, attempting to influence the outcome. As you and I discussed, I almost did not ask for the completed surveys. We discuss many things during the course of an SOP and we often simply take the licensee's word on something. I had no reason to suspect that information had been omitted from the presentation and I almost asked for just a copy of the survey vs. the actual completed surveys. Laura From: Heck, Jared Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 4:18 PM To: Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>; Kozak, Laura <Laura.Koza k@nrc.gov>
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Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Julio and Laura, You had earlier asked if I could attempt to draft a potential 50.9 violation based on the information you presented coming out of the Clinton regulatory conference and subsequent Exelon submittal dated December 14, 2018. As we have previously discussed, my legal opinion (b)(5) is I ........... *--*--*-*******
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SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL THAT MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL NOT TO BE PLACED IN ADAMS OR PROVIDE!D TO ANYONE WITHOUT A NEED TO KNOW (b)(5) Jared K. Heck Regional Counsel U.S. NRC Region Ill Tel. 630-829-9653 SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL THAT MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL - - NOT TO BE PLACED IN ADAMS OR PROVIDED TO ANYONE WITHOUT A NEED TO KNOW G:\ORAIII\EICS\ALLEGATIONS\AMS-LTRS\19 AMS\190005 CLINTON\190005 CLINTON DRAFT VIOLATION, ASSESSMENT BY J HECK, ANO REBUTTAL BY L KOZAK.DOCX Page 3 of 3
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1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) February 19, 2019 MEMO TO: Ken Riemer, Chief, Reactor Project Branch 1 FROM: Jim Heller, Office Allegation Coordinator, EICS
SUBJECT:
1st arb for Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) On 1/17/19 and 1/28/19 Laura Kozak provided ARB packages indicating the licensee violated 10CFR50.9, "Completeness and Accuracy of Information," in that information provided by the licensee during a regulatory conference was not complete and accurate in all material respects. Laura indicated the incomplete and inaccurate information could influence a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. This package was discussed at the ARBs conducted on 2/11 /19 and the ARB to be conducted on 2/19/19. cc w/enclosures: ARB Copy Paul Meyer; Jay Bigoness; Marjorie Zerth ; Aaron Glass Jamnes Cameron; James Heller; James Clay; Pau l Pelke; Sarah Bakhsh; Jared Heck; Kenneth Lambert Laura Kozak; Ken Riemer; Chuck Phillips; Bruce Bartlett; Jack Rutkowski Page 2 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Licensee: Clinton - Exelon Generation Company, LLC Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF- 62 Assigned Division/Branch : DRP 1 ARB MEMBERSHIP: Present at the 02/11 /19 ARB - - Lara (CHAIR) /Meyer (01) /Heck (RC)
/Cameron (EICS) / Paul Pelke (OAC) /Lambert (EICS) /Heller (OAC) /Kozak (SRA) /Hanna (SRA) /Riemer (BC RB1) /Phillips (RB1) /Bartlett (RB2)
/Sanchez (Clinton SRI) /Orlikowski /O'Brien /Giessner Present at the 02/19/19 ARB - - Lara (CHA IR) /Glass (01) /Woerner (01)
/Heck (RC) /Cameron (EICS) /Paul Pelke (OAC) /Heller (OAC) /Hanna (SRA)
/Riemer (BC RB1) /Sanchez (Clinton SRI) /Orlikowski /
Purpose:
Initial ARB to discuss the evaluation plan GENERIC CONCERNS: If Yes Explain: OI ACCEPTANCE: YES NO (Priority: HIGH NORMAL LOW) Basis for 0 1Priority: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. 0 1has Accepted Concern 1 at a high priority Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ MINUTES PROVIDED TO : Kozak/ Meyer/ Heck/ Riemer/ SRI for Clinton ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER: PRINT IN FINAL REVISE N/A_X_ REQUEST FOR EVALUATION: A. Licensee YES 10 CFR 2.390__NO X_
- 8. State of YES NO _ X_
C. DOE YES NO _ X_ date received 01/28/2019 due date of 1st ARB *02/27/2019 due date of ACK Ltr 02/27/2019 date - 90 days o ld *04/28/2019 date - 120 days o ld 05/ 28/2019 d ate - 150 days o ld 06/27/20 19 date - 180 davs o ld 07/ 27/ 2019 date - 360 davs o ld 01 /23/ 2020 loroiected date for the 5 yr s tatue of limitation *01 /28/ 2024 COMMENTS: NRG identified IRA J. Lara/ 2/19/19 Allegation Review Board Chair Date Page 3 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Concern No. 1: Region Ill is concerned that during a regulatory conference conducted on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) provided incomplete and inaccurate information with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. In a regulatory conference, EGC presented a position that the outcome of the NRC's significance determination process should be Green rather than White, in part, because of NRC's assumption about operators declaring an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP) at one hour into a Station Blackout (SBO) event was flawed. EGC stated that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenarios and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. The NRC subsequently determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP. The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided in support of and during a public regulatory conference held in the RIii office. Regulatory Basis: 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information provided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. The NRC issued "Errata-Clinton Power Station - NRC Inspection Report 05000461 /2018051 and Preliminary White Finding on November 6, 2018. This inspection report identified an apparent violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix 8 , Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8.2, Condition 8.3, for the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality. This resulted in the unavailability and inoperability of the Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator (EOG) when it was relied upon for plant safety. During part of the time that the Division 2 EOG was unavailable the Division 1 EDG was already out-of-service for planned maintenance. This condition was considered in a risk evaluation of a postulated scenario where during the period when neither EOG was available, a loss of offsite power would have resulted in a station blackout (SBO) condition that could have resulted in a long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core. This finding was preliminarily determined to be White, a finding of low to moderate safety significance. In accordance with NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, the NRC offered EGC the opportunity to attend a regulatory conference to present its perspective on the facts and assumptions the NRC used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance. EGC attended a regulatory conference on November 30, 2018. Beginning on page 11 of the regulatory conference presentation, EGC provided a perspective on NRC's postulated scenario (i.e., the long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core). On page 15 of the presentation, EGC provided an overview of station response to a SBO. EGC's presentation of the station response discussed the same power recovery methods to mitigate the event as described in the NRC's preliminary significance determination (i.e., restore offsite power, align Div 2 DG to start, Div 3 DG cross-tie to Div 2 bus, and FLEX). For the station to implement FLEX, an extended loss of AC power (ELAP) must be declared. The NRC determined that licensee procedures and training direct operators to determine if an ELAP exists at 1 hour. If ELAP is declared, the SBO procedure is exited, and the ELAP procedure is entered. This action Page 4 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) complicates further Division 2 EDG recovery and is influential to the NRC's preliminary significance determination as described in the NRC inspection report. To support a position that operators would not declare ELAP, EGG states on page 18 of the presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non -Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario, and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. This is the information that is not accurate or complete. On December 4, 2018, the NRC requested the completed surveys and other documentation. On December 14, 2018, EGG provided the requested information. EGC provided the following information and questions to 28 SROs in the survey: Initial Conditions: Unit is in OPCON 4 Reactor Level is 85" D-11 D/G is tagged OOS for maintenance At T =0 Under voltage alarms are received on t he 101 and 201 busses indicating a loss of off-site power. At T = 10 sec D-12 failure to start annunciator is received in the MGR. The PRO identifies that the D-12 DIG fails to start and dispatches an EO to the DIG. At T =15 minutes the EO calls the MGR and states that he found both starting air receiver outlet valves CLOSED for the D-12 D/G. Answer the following 3 questions:
- 1. Do you declare an ELAP at t= 1 hr.?
- 2. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at T =55 min?
- 3. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at t=4 hours?
Questions 1 and 2 described conditions during which the starting air receiver outlet valves are found closed prior to 1 hour, which represents successful restoration of the Division 2 EDG. ELAP would not exist given these conditions and all SROs responded that they would not declare ELAP. The conditions in Q uestions 1 and 2 are not relevant to the NRC's preliminary significance determination, or to the licensee's risk evaluation, since the conditions represent successful recovery of the Division 2 EDG which should result in injection prior to coolant reaching the top of active fuel. The NRC's SDP estimates the risk (i.e., frequency) of all postulated scenarios that result in the loss of the ability to cool the core. The core damage scenarios represent various combinations of failure events. In this SDP, the risk is dominated by the failure of the power recovery methods. Successful recovery scenarios do not result in core damage and do not contribute to the risk of the finding. Question 3 provides the only set of conditions in the survey that are relevant to the postulated core damage scenario. For these conditions, the starting air receiver outlet valves are not found in the closed position prior to 1 hour. Eight of the SROs stated in Page 5 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) response to Question 3 that they would declare ELAP at the 1 hour mark given the stated conditions. The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determining the significance of a finding. The NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. EGC was clearly aware of the NRG assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EOG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP would be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requ irements. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part II, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRC reviewer would considerthe information in reaching the decision and does not depend on whether the NRC actually relied on a particular statement. The inaccurate and incomplete information provided by EGC at the November 30, 2018 regulatory conference is clearly material to this issue as NRC reviewers must consider this information when reaching a final significance determination. Assessment of safety significance of this concern: The failure to provide complete and accurate information potentially impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regulatory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e., SL I, 11, or 111 ). The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving willfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position, training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c.1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation : Section 6.9.c.1: Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Page 6 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If this information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRG to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Security-related Concern Category: II 111 Not Applicable I. Action Evaluation: The following method of resolution is recommended (circle): A. Send to Licensee Requesting Response in 30 Days. B. Priority RIi i Follow up and Closure Memo to OAC C. Follow up During Routine Inspection Within _ _ Days and Closure Memo to OAC D. Discrimination (Complete & Attach MD 8.8 Exhibit 3)
- 1. Offer ADR.
- 2. Reason why ADR should not be offered
- 3. Priority for the 0 1investigation if ADR is not used: HIGH/NORMAULOW Recommended Basis:
E. All other 01 referrals. Priority for the 01 investigation: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. F. Outside NRC's Jurisdiction. Describe Basis Below. G. Too General for Follow-up. Describe Basis Below. H. Other. Responsible for Action -
- 11. Special Considerations/Instructions - - Information required by the allegation manual on pages 188 to 190 at paragraph 5.7.a.S(g) :
A. A summary of the concern. It appears that on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) knowingly provided incomplete and inaccurate information to NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision (i.e., attempted to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action). The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided to the Commission by senior Exelon executives including:
- Brad Fewell, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
- Scot Greenlee, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technical Support
- Brad Kapellas, Plant Manager
- Gene Kelly, Senior Manager, Risk Managiement
- Johnny Weissinger, Director, Operations
- Ted Stoner, Site Vice President Page 7 of 16
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- Mike Antonelli, a Clinton SRO, attended the regulatory conference, sat at the table with the managers and executives, and was involved in the discussions but did not present the material in the slides.
Other Exelon executives, staff and contractors attended the meeting, sat in the audience and participated in the discussion. Several other Exelon or Exelon contractors were involved in discussions with NRC staff regarding this issue during the development of the preliminary significance determination prior to the regulatory conference. The EGC staff, managers, and executives involved in the regulatory conference are trained in how to correctly provide complete and accurate information to the Commission. EGC staff and contractors who interacted with NRC staff during the development of the preliminary significance determination would have understood that SRO statements regarding declaring ELAP at 1 hour would be relevant information to the NRC in discussing the assumption regarding ELAP in the preliminary significance determination. B. A draft NOV for the technical issue alleged to involve wrongdoing, with an associated color and/or Severity Level; 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information p rovided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. Contrary to the above, EGC did not provide complete and accurate information at a public reg ulatory conference with the NRC staff in the Region Ill office on November 30, 2018. Specifically, ECG stated both verbally and in a slide presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) stated that they would remain in the LOOP procedure and NOT enter ELAP when given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario. However, upon review of the SRO statements, NRC determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP under certain postulated scenarios. The f ailure to provide complete and accurate information regarding SRO statements about entry into ELAP had the potential to impact the NRC's final significance determination of this inspection finding, potentially lowering the significance from a preliminary determination of White (e.g., low to moderate) to Green (e.g., very low safety significance). This is a Severity Level Ill violation. The following statements were provided in the surveys that were not provided at the regulatory conference:
* "Yes, declare an ELAP at the 1 hour mark. At that point, there is no action taken that can assure that some AC power can be restored within the 4-hour coping time (emphasis added)."
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* "Yes, though this should have been declared within the hour with no report of why the D/G was unable to be restored within the 4-hour coping time (emphasis added)."
* "Yes, I would have already declared ELAP. Within the 1 hour loss of AC the Shift manager is continuously assessing for if we are going to get power back and if it will be back within 4 hours. Since I would have already passed the IF/THEN in the procedure, I would be in CPS4306.01 which takes precedence to restoring the EOG ( emphasis added)."
* "Actions per E-1 should have already been suspended at T=1 hr w hen the high assurance of restoration standard was missed. Operators already missed entry into ELAP and this should be performed as soon as they realize that the time limit was misse-d. At T =4 hours the coping time will be exceeded. Division 2 will not be available until T =6 hours (emphasis added)."
* "In this case at Time T:1 hr I don't know of a success path that would restore my AC power. Therefore, I would prioritize and execute the ELAP actions at T=1 hour in accordance with the direction of SBO (emphasis added)."
* "Yes: An ELAP should have already been declared at the 1-hour mark when there were no action in progress that would provide a high assurance of restoring a diesel or off-site source. While this might still be a case where the quickest path to an energized bus is via the 02 0 -G, but your procedure leaves no other option (emphasis added)."
* "ELAP - The decision needs to be made at or before the 1 hour into the event. Information is not received about restoration capability until long after the one hour time limit (emphasis added)."
* "Yes. At this point ELAP should already have been declared and there is no chance of recovering DIG within 4-hour recovery time (emphasis added)."
C. All associated documents to support the validity of the violation (e.g., license conditions, licensee's procedures, etc.) for inclusion in the allegation file; All associated documents have been provided as an attachment. D. An explanation of the circumstances and rationale for concluding that a specific indication of wrongdoing is or is not present. The Allegations Manual, Section 5.7.a.S(a) states that wrongdoing consists of either a willful violation of regulatory requirements through deliberate action or a violation resulting from careless disregard of regulatory requirements (examples: Page 9 of 16
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... providing false or inaccurate information in an effort to influence an NRC decision related to the license .... ). In the November 30 regulatory conference and in the slide presentation, Exelon stated that all SROs would remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP based on survey results. The NRC requested the completed surveys on December 4. The surveys were provided on December 14. A review of the SRO survey results shows that the November 30 presentation was not accurate or complete in all material respects.
The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determining the significance of a finding . The NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. It appears the licensee omitted and possibly deliberately withheld information at the regulatory conference when they did not disclose the full results of the surveys. EGC was clearly aware of the NRC assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EDG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP wou ld be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requirements. If the NRC had the omitted information at the regulatory conference, the NRC would have undertaken substantial further inquiry into the matter in a public forum with the licensee, allowing both the public and the NRC participants to have a full understanding of the information available to the licensee that is potentially influential to the outcome of the regulatory decision on significance. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part 11, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRC reviewer would consider the information in reaching the decision, and does not depend on whether the NRC actually relied on a particular statement. E. If known, a summary of the licensee's evaluation of the issue and any corrective actions taken or planned. The licensee is unaware that a violation of 10 CFR 50.9 is being considered by the ARB/Enforcement Process. F. The likely enforcement outcome if the concern is substantiated. The likely enforcement outcome is a Severity Level Ill 50.9 violation. Page 1Oof 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) The failure to provide complete and accurate information impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regu latory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e., SL I, 11, or Ill). The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving willfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position, training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c.1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation: Section 6.9.c.1 : Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If this information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. G. If referral to 01 is recommended, a clear indication of those individuals who would be considered the subjects of the investigation. The Exelon individuals who attended the regulatory conference would be subjects of the investigation. Allegations Manual Section 5.7.a.5(i), 0 1Prioritization Guidance, states that Individuals responsible for evaluating an allegation should come to the ARB meeting prepared to discuss the investigative priority of the allegation concern and the rationale for the priority of the issue, assuming that the allegation concern is true. Allegations Manual Section 5. 7.a.5(i)(1) High Priority, provides the following examples of circumstances prompting a high-priority investigation:
- Any individual knowingly providing incomplete and inaccurate information to NRC or a licensee with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision, such as a favorable restart decision, operability decision, issuance of a license amendment, not proceeding with an escalated enforcement action, or issuance of a notice of enforcement discretion.
Therefore, the staff recommends that the 01 investigation priority should be high. Page 11 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Ill. At the 2/11 /19 arb:
- J Lara highlighted there has been many points of view, expressed at different time, to different groups of RIii personnel on the opinion that Exelon provided incomplete and inaccurate information during the regulatory conference about a DIG that was inoperable due to starting air being isolated. J Lara said: (1) the purpose of the ARB was to discuss the many points of views associated with the information provided during the regulatory conference; (2) once the points of view are discussed, he will place the ARB on hold to give the RIii senior management team the opportunity to evaluate the differencing points of views; and (3) the ARB will be reconvened to make the final discussion.
- L Kozak discussed the incomplete and i naccurate information provided to the NRC on 11/30/18; how the information could affect the NRC conclusion; the information required by the allegation manual to determine if an 01 investigation is warranted in response to an allegation of wrongdoing (see paragraph II above).
- J Heck discussed his assessment of the draft NOV (see paragraph V (b)(5) below)_ .,___ _......__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...., In addition
[Kozak discussed her response (see paragraph VI) below to J Heck assessment
- J Cameron and J Heck discussed the enforcement manual direction for determining if a verbal statement can tri p the 50.9 threshold. In that the information provided during the conference and in the written response does not appear to be persuasive to change our enforcement outcome.
- J Heller questioned which process (allegation or regulatory conference) are we in at this time. During the regulatory conference, several members of the RIii staff requested background information to understand a data point on a slide. The licensee provided the information; however, we have not reengaged the licensee to determine what they believe the background information is telling them and what they believe it should be telling the NRC. If the purpose of the regulatory conference is to obtain a common understanding of the issue and the supporting information then it may be necessary to discuss the i1nformation via a regulatory conference phone call before providing the issue to 01.
- L Kozak asked about the guidance to not ask more questions if one believes the licensee has providing incomplete and inaccurate information. J Heller stated if an inspector believes asking more questions could hinder 01 evidence trai I then we would engage 01 and obtain guidance if it is appropriate to ask additional questions. P Meyer stated that 01 does not object if RIii wants to ask additional and Page 12 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) clarifying questions to determine what the licensee meant by the bullet and the surveys.
- It was highlighted that the SERP to determine the final safety significance of the inoperable Diesel Generator caused by an isolated starting air is scheduled for Thursday (2/14/19). J Heller asked if the SERP should be placed on hold until we determine if the licensee willfully provided inaccurate and incomplete information. The consensus was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated and therefore both could proceed.
- J Lara thanked everyone for their participation and closed the ARB.
IV. At the 2/19/19 arb:
- J Lara provided a big picture overview of the information discussed at the 2/11 /19 ARB. J Lara stated he met with the RA/DRA to summarize the ARB discussion, including diverse views from the various staff members at the ARB. In particular, he briefed (1) the view that the information provided by the licensee was part of the " in-process" deliberation and hence had not impacted the regulatory decision; (2) advice from the regional counsel that a 10 CFR 50.9 violation was not clearly evident and hence in his view could not supported; and (3) the thougIht on whether Region Ill should re-engage the licensee in discussions to better understand the apparent discrepancy between information provided at the regulatory conference and in written material and the answers to survey question #3. J . Lara did not recommend further discussions with the licensee on this latter poi nt as it would not affect the advice of regional counsel! ** ........ l (~){?)
(b)(S) I ****** *** I .
- RA/DRA support J. Lara's decision to not pursue a 10 CFR 50.9 violation. L. Kozak, the sponsor of this allegation, was not present at the ARB. J. Lara stated that he had briefed L. Kozak on the ARB decision to not pursue a 10 CFR 50.9 violation. In addition, since the consensus for the 2/11 /19 ARB was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated the arb will not recommend a referral to 01 based on speculation of what may happen since our actions demonstrated we would question the data point.
V. Jared Heck's assessment of the 10 CFR 50.9 issue From: Heck, Jared Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 9:02 AM To: Heller, James <James.Heller@nrc.gov>; Cameron, Jamnes
<Jamnes.Cameron@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FW: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Page 13 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) From: Heck, Jared Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 4:18 PM To: Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>; Kozak, Laura <Laura.Kozak@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Julio and Laura, You had earlier asked if I could attempt to draft a potential 50.9 violation based on the information you presented coming out of the Clinton regulatory conference and subsequent Exelon submittal dated December 14, 2018. As we have previously discussed, my legal opinion is! ** **** l (b)(5) (b)(5) Page 14 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) (b)(5) Jared K. Heck Regional Counsel U.S. NRG Region Ill Tel. 630-829-9653 Draft 50.9 Violation (b)(5) VI. Laura Kozak response to Jared Heck's assessment of the 1 0CFRS0.9 issue From: Kozak, Laura Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 1 :58 PM To: Heck, Jared <Jared.Heck@nrc.gov>; Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Jared Thanks for doing this. I appreciate it and it helps me understand what else I need to communicate about this issue. Let me share a few points about your thoughts. Page 15 of 16
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0004 (Clinton) Exelon did not tell us about the surveys before the regulatory conference. The regulatory conference presentation was provided a week before the conference. But other than that, we were not informed about the surveys. I don't believe the surveys are irrelevant. My miscommunication on this point. I think a survey question about declaring ELAP if the valves are found is not relevant. I think the subject matter is relevant and the omitted information is important to the discussion of the significance of the issue. I think we can point to the meaning of "postulated scenario", although this has been difficult to communicate. I will continue to work on this. I know that it is not simple, but much of what we do is not always easy or clear and we have to consider the context. I think we sometimes need to pursue the harder but more meaningful issues. Having discussed this with the licensee for months prior to the regulatory conference I am confident that their staff and at least some of the managers understood the postulated scenario and were aware of the full survey results. I believe other portions of the presentation convey that they understand the postulated scenario. I am concerned that Exelon purposefully did not disclose these results in the public conference, attempting to influence the outcome. As you and I discussed, I almost did not ask for the completed surveys. We discuss many things during the course of an SOP and we often simply take the licensee's word on something. I had no reason to suspect that information had been omitted from the presentation and I almost asked for just a copy of the survey vs. the actual completed surveys. Laura Page 16 of 16
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1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) From: Lara, Julio Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 3:00 PM To: Heller, James <James.Heller@nrc.gov>
Subject:
190004 1st arb revision 2.docx
- Jim, Pis review as appropriate and finalize.
Thanks Julio February 19, 2019 MEMO TO: Ken Riemer, Chief, Reactor Project Branch 1 FROM: Jim Heller, Office Allegation Coordinator, EICS SUBJECT : 1st arb for Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) On 1/17/19 and 1/28/19 Laura Kozak provided ARB p,ackages indicating the licensee violated 10CFR50.9, "Completeness and Accuracy of Information," in that information provided by the licensee during a regulatory conference was not complete and accurate in all material respects. Laura indicated the incomplete and inaccurate information could influence a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRG to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. This package was discussed at the ARBs conducted on 2/11 /19 and the ARB to be conducted on 2/19/19. cc w/enclosures: ARB Copy Paul Meyer; Jay Bigoness; Marjorie Zerth; Aaron Glass Jamnes Cameron; James Heller; James Clay; Paul Pelke; Sarah Bakhsh; Jared Heck; Kenneth Lambert Laura Kozak; Ken Riemer; Chuck Phillips; Bruce Bartlett; Jack Rutkowski Page 2 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Licensee: Clinton - Exelon Generation Company, LLC Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF- 62 Assigned Division/Branch : DRP 1 ARB MEMBERSHIP: Present at the 02/11 /19 ARB - - Lara (CHAIR) /Meyer (01) /Heck (RC)
/Cameron (EICS) / Paul Pelke (OAC) /Lambert (EICS) /Heller (OAC) /Kozak (SRA) /Hanna (SRA) /Riemer (BC RB1) /Phillips (RB1) /Bartlett (RB2)
/Sanchez (Clinton SRI) /Orlikowski /O'Brien /Giessner Present at the 02/19/19 ARB - - Lara (CHA IR) /Glass (01) /Woerner (01)
/Heck (RC) /Cameron (EICS) /Paul Pelke (OAC) /Heller (OAC) /Hanna (SRA)
/Riemer (BC RB1) /Sanchez (Clinton SRI) /Orlikowski /
Purpose:
Initial ARB to discuss the evaluation plan GENERIC CONCERNS: If Yes Explain: OI ACCEPTANCE: YES NO (Priority: HIGH NORMAL LOW) Basis for 0 1Priority: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. 0 1has Accepted Concern 1 at a high priority Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ MINUTES PROVIDED TO : Kozak/ Meyer/ Heck/ Riemer/ SRI for Clinton ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER: PRINT IN FINAL REVISE N/A_X_ REQUEST FOR EVALUATION: A. Licensee YES 10 CFR 2.390__NO X_ B. State of YES NO _ X_ C. DOE YES NO _ X_ date received 01 /28/2019 due date of 1st ARB *02/27/2019 due date of ACK Ltr 02/27/2019 d ate - 90 days o ld ,04/28/2019 date - 1 20 d ays o ld 05/ 28/2019 d ate - 1 50 days o ld ,06/27/ 2019 date - 180 days o ld 07/27/2019 date - 360 days o ld -01/23/2020 ioroiected date for the 5 yr s tatue of limitat ion -01 /28/2024 COMMENTS: NRG identified IRA J. Lara/ 2/19/19 Allegation Review Board Chair Date Page 3 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Concern No. 1: Region Ill is concerned that during a regulatory conference conducted on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) provided incomplete and inaccurate information with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. In a regulatory conference, EGC presented a position that the outcome of the NRC's significance determination process should be Green rather than White, in part, because of NRC's assumption about operators declaring an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP) at one hour into a Station Blackout (SBO) event was flawed. EGC stated that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenarios and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. The NRC subsequently determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP. The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided in support of and during a public reg ulatory conference held in the RIii office. Regulatory Basis: 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information provided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. The NRC issued "Errata-Clinton Power Station - NRC Inspection Report 05000461 /2018051 and Preliminary White Finding on November 6, 2018. This inspection report identified an apparent violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix 8 , Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8.2, Condition 8 .3, for the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality. This resu lted in the unavailability and inoperability of t he Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator (EOG) when it was relied upon for plant safety. During part of the time that the Division 2 EOG was unavailable the Division 1 EDG was already out-of-service for planned maintenance. This condition was considered in a risk evaluation of a postulated scenario where during the period when neither EOG was available, a loss of offsite power would have resulted in a station blackout (SBO) condition that could have resulted in a long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core. This finding was preliminarily determined to be White, a finding of low to moderate safety significance. In accordance with NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, the NRC offered EGC the opportunity to attend a regulatory conference to present its perspect ive on the facts and assumptions the NRC used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance. EGC attended a regulatory conference on November 30, 2018. Beginning on page 11 of the regulatory conference presentation, EGC provided a perspective on NRC's postulated scenario (i.e., the long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core). On page 15 of the presentation, EGC provided an overview of station response to a SBO. EGC's presentation of the station response discussed the same power recovery methods to mitigate the event as described in the NRC's preliminary significance determination (i.e., restore offsite power, align Div 2 DG to start, Div 3 DG cross-tie to Div 2 bus, and FLEX). For the station to implement FLEX, an extended loss of AC power (ELAP) must be declared. The NRC determined that licensee procedures and training direct operators to determine if an ELAP exists at 1 hour. If ELAP is declared, the SBO procedure is exited, and the ELAP procedure is entered. This action Page 4 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-201 9-A-0005 (Clinton) complicates further Division 2 EDG recovery and is influential to the NRC's preliminary significance determination as described in the NRC inspection report. To support a position that operators would not declare ELAP, EGG states on page 18 of the presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non -Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario, and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. This is the information that is not accurate or complete. On December 4, 2018, the NRC requested the completed surveys and other documentation. On December 14, 2018, EGG provided the requested information. EGC provided the following information and questions to 28 SROs in the survey: Initial Conditions: Unit is in OPCON 4 Reactor Level is 85" D-11 D/G is tagged OOS for maintenance At T =0 Under voltage alarms are received on t he 101 and 201 busses indicating a loss of off-site power. At T = 10 sec D-12 failure to start annunciator is received in the MGR. The PRO identifies that the D-12 DIG fails to start and dispatches an EO to the DIG. At T =15 minutes the EO calls the MGR and states that he found both starting air receiver outlet valves CLOSED for the D-12 D/G. Answer the following 3 questions:
- 1. Do you declare an ELAP at t= 1 hr.?
- 2. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at T =55 min?
- 3. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at t=4 hours?
Questions 1 and 2 described conditions during which the starting air receiver outlet valves are found closed prior to 1 hour, which represents successful restoration of the Division 2 EDG. ELAP would not exist given these conditions and all SROs responded that they would not declare ELAP. The conditions in Questions 1 and 2 are not relevant to the NRC's preliminary significance determination, or to the licensee's risk evaluation, since the conditions represent successful recovery of the Division 2 EDG which should result in injection prior to coolant reaching the top of active fuel. The NRC's SDP estimates the risk (i.e., frequency) of all postulated scenarios that result in the loss of the ability to cool the core. The core damage scenarios represent various combinations of failure events. In this SDP, the risk is dominated by the failure of the power recovery methods. Successful recovery scenarios do not result in core damage and do not contribute to the risk of the finding. Question 3 provides the only set of conditions in the survey that are relevant to the postulated core damage scenario. For these conditions, the starting air receiver outlet valves are not found in the closed position prior to 1 hour. Eight of the SROs stated in Page 5 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) response to Question 3 that they would declare ELAP at the 1 hour mark given the stated conditions. The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determining the significance of a finding. The NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. EGC was clearly aware of the NRG assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EOG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP would be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requ irements. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part II, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRC reviewer would consider the information in reaching the decision and does not depend on whether the NRC actually relied on a particular statement. The inaccurate and incomplete information provided by EGC at the November 30, 2018 regulatory conference is clearly material to this issue as NRC reviewers must consider this information when reaching a final significance determination. Assessment of safety significance of this concern: The failure to provide complete and accurate information potentially impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regulatory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e. , SL I, 11, or 111 ). The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving wi llfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position, training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c. 1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation: Section 6.9.c.1: Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Page 6 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If this information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRG to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Security-related Concern Category: II 111 Not Applicable I. Action Evaluation: The following method of resolution is recommended (circle): A. Send to Licensee Requesting Response in 30 Days. B. Priority RIii Follow up and Closure Memo to OAC C. Follow up During Routine Inspection Within _ _ Days and Closure Memo to OAC D. Discrimination (Complete & Attach MD 8.8 Exhibit 3)
- 1. Offer ADR.
- 2. Reason why ADR should not be offered
- 3. Priority for the 0 1investigation if ADR is not used: HIGH/NORMAULOW Recommended Basis:
E. All other 01 referrals. Priority for the 01 investigation: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. F. Outside NRC's Jurisdiction. Describe Basis Below. G. Too General for Follow-up. Describe Basis Below. H. Other. Responsible for Action -
- 11. Special Considerations/Instructions - - Information required by the allegation manual on pages 188 to 190 at paragraph 5.7.a.S(g) :
A. A summary of the concern. It appears that on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGG) knowingly provided incomplete and inaccurate information to NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision (i.e., attempted to persuade NRG to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action). The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided to the Commission by senior Exelon executives including:
- Brad Fewell, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
- Scot Greenlee, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technical Support
- Brad Kapellas, Plant Manager
- Gene Kelly, Senior Manager, Risk Managiement
- Johnny Weissinger, Director, Operations
- Ted Stoner, Site Vice President Page 7 of 17
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- Mike Antonelli, a Clinton SRO, attended the regulatory conference, sat at the table with the managers and executives, and was involved in the discussions but did not present the material in the slides.
Other Exelon executives, staff and contractors attended the meeting, sat in the audience and participated in the discussion. Several other Exelon or Exelon contractors were involved in discussions with NRC staff regarding this issue during the development of the preliminary significance determination prior to the regulatory conference. The EGC staff, managers, and executives involved in the regulatory conference are trained in how to correctly provide complete and accurate information to the Commission. EGC staff and contractors who interacted with NRC staff during the development of the preliminary significance determination would have understood that SRO statements regarding declaring ELAP at 1 hour would be relevant information to the NRC in discussing the assumption regarding ELAP in the preliminary significance determination. B. A draft NOV for the technical issue alleged to involve wrongdoing, with an associated color and/or Severity Level; 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information p rovided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. Contrary to the above, EGC did not provide complete and accurate information at a public reg ulatory conference with the NRC staff in the Region Ill office on November 30, 2018. Specifically, ECG stated both verbally and in a slide presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) stated that they would remain in the LOOP procedure and NOT enter ELAP when given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario. However, upon review of the SRO statements, NRC determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP under certain postulated scenarios. The f ailure to provide complete and accurate information regarding SRO statements about entry into ELAP had the potential to impact the NRC's final significance determination of this inspection finding, potentially lowering the significance from a preliminary determination of White (e.g., low to moderate) to Green (e.g., very low safety significance). This is a Severity Level Ill violation. The following statements were provided in the surveys that were not provided at the regulatory conference:
* "Yes, declare an ELAP at the 1 hour mark. At that point, there is no action taken that can assure that some AC power can be restored within the 4-hour coping time (emphasis added)."
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* "Yes, though this should have been declared within the hour with no report of why the D/G was unable to be restored within the 4-hour coping time (emphasis added)."
* "Yes, I would have already declared ELAP. Within the 1 hour loss of AC the Shift manager is continuously assessing for if we are going to get power back and if it will be back within 4 hours. Since I would have already passed the IF/THEN in the procedure, I would be in CPS4306.0 1 which takes precedence to restoring the EOG (emphasis added)."
* "Actions per E-1 should have already been suspended at T=1 hr w hen the high assurance of restoration standard was missed. Operators already missed entry into ELAP and this should be performed as soon as they realize that the time limit was missed. At T =4 hours the coping ti me will be exceeded. Division 2 will not be available until T =6 hours (emphasis added)."
* "In this case at Time T:1 hr I don't know of a success path that would restore my AC power. Therefore, I would prioritize and execute the ELAP actions at T=1 hour in accordance with the direction of SBO (emphasis added)."
* "Yes: An ELAP should have already been declared at the 1-hour mark when there were no action in progress that would provide a high assurance of restoring a diesel or off-site source. While this might still be a case where the q uickest path to an energized bus is via the 02 O-G, but your procedure leaves no other option (emphasis added)."
* "ELAP - The decision needs to be made at or before the 1 hour into the event. Information is not received about restoration capability until long after the one hour time limit (emphasis added)."
* "Yes. At this point ELAP should already have been declared and there is no chance of recovering D/G within 4-hour recovery ti me (emphasis added)."
C. All associated documents to support the validity of the violation (e.g., license conditions, licensee's procedures, etc.) for inclusion in the allegation file; All associated documents have been provided as an attachment. D. An explanation of the circumstances and rationale for concluding that a specific indication of wrongdoing is or is not present. The Allegations Manual, Section 5.7.a.S(a) states that wrongdoing consists of either a willful violation of regulatory requirements through deliberate action or a violation resulting from careless disregard of regulatory requirements (examples: Page 9 of 17
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... providing false or inaccurate information in an effort to influence an NRC decision related to the license .... ). In the November 30 regulatory conference and in the slide presentation, Exelon stated that all SROs would remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP based on survey results. The NRC requested the completed surveys on December 4. The surveys were provided on December 14. A review of the SRO survey results shows that the November 30 presentation was not accurate or complete in all material respects.
The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determining the significance of a finding. The NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. It appears the licensee omitted and possibly deliberately withheld information at the regulatory conference when they did not disclose the full results of the surveys. EGC was clearly aware of the NRC assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EOG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP would be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requirements. If the NRC had the omitted information at the regulatory conference, the NRC would have undertaken substantial further inquiry into the matter in a public forum with the licensee, allowing both the public and the NRC participants to have a full understanding of the information available to the licensee that is potentially influential to the outcome of the regulatory decision on significance. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part 11, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRC reviewer would consider the information in reaching the decision, and does not depend on whether the NRC actually relied on a particular statement. E. If known, a summary of the licensee's evaluation of the issue and any corrective actions taken or planned. The licensee is unaware that a violation of 10 CFR 50.9 is being considered by the ARB/Enforcement Process. F. The likely enforcement outcome if the concern is substantiated. The likely enforcement outcome is a Severity Level Ill 50.9 violation. Page 1Oof 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) The failure to provide complete and accurate information impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regulatory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e., SL I, 11, or Ill). The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving willfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position, training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c.1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation: Section 6.9.c.1 : Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If this information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. G. If referral to 01 is recommended, a clear indication of those individuals who would be considered the subjects of the investigation. The Exelon individuals who attended the regulatory conference would be subjects of the investigation. Allegations Manual Section 5.7.a.5(i), 0 1Prioritization Guidance, states that Individuals responsible for evaluating an allegation should come to the ARB meeting prepared to discuss the investigative priority of the allegation concern and the rationale for the priority of the issue, assuming that the allegation concern is true. Allegations Manual Section 5. 7.a.5(i)(1) High Priority, provides the following examples of circumstances prompting a high-priority investigation:
- Any individual knowingly providing incomplete and inaccurate information to NRC or a licensee with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision, such as a favorable restart decision, operability decision, issuance of a license amendment, not proceeding with an escalated enforcement action, or issuance of a notice of enforcement discretion.
Therefore, the staff recommends that the 0 1investigation priority should be high. Page 11 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Ill. At the 2/11 /19 arb:
- J Lara highlighted there has been many points of view, expressed at different time, to different groups of RIii personnel on the opinion that Exelon provided incomplete and inaccurate information during the regulatory conference about a DIG that was inoperable due to starting air being isolated. J Lara said: (1) the purpose of the ARB was to discuss the many points of views associated with the information provided during the regulatory conference; (2) once the points of view are discussed, he will place the ARB on hold to give the RIii senior management team the opportunity to evaluate the differencing points of views; and (3) the ARB will be reconvened to make the final discussion.
- L Kozak discussed the incomplete and i naccurate information provided to the NRC on 11/30/18; how the information could affect the NRC conclusion; the information required by the allegation manual to determine if an 01 investigation is warranted in response to an allegation of wrongdoing (see paragraph II above).
- J Heck discussed his assessment of the draft NOV (see paragraph V (b)(5) l?~!QV,,)...... ._
... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____, In addition L Kozak discussed her response (see paragraph VI) below to J Heck assessment
- J Cameron and J Heck discussed the enforcement manual direction for determining if a verbal statement can tri p the 50.9 threshold. In that the information provided during the conference and in the written response does not appear to be persuasive to change our enforcement outcome.
- J Heller questioned which process (allegation or regulatory conference) are we in at this time. During the regulatory conference, several members of the RIii staff requested background information to understand a data point on a slide. The licensee provided the information; however, we have not reengaged the licensee to determine what they believe the background information is telling them and what they believe it should be telling the NRC. If the purpose of the regulatory conference is to obtain a common understanding of the issue and the supporting information then it may be necessary to discuss the i1nformation via a regulatory conference phone call before providing the issue to 01.
- L Kozak asked about the guidance to not ask more questions if one believes the licensee has providing incomplete and inaccurate information. J Heller stated if an inspector believes asking more questions could hinder 01 evidence trai I then we would engage 01 and obtain guidance if it is appropriate to ask additional questions. P Meyer stated that 01 does not object if RIii wants to ask additional and Page 12 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) clarifying questions to determine what the licensee meant by the bullet and the surveys.
- It was highlighted that the SERP to determine the final safety significance of the inoperable Diesel Generator caused by an isolated starting air is scheduled for Thursday (2/14/19). J Heller asked if the SERP should be placed on hold until we determine if the licensee willfully provided inaccurate and incomplete information. The consensus was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated and therefore both could proceed.
- J Lara thanked everyone for their participation and closed the ARB.
IV. At the 2/19/19 arb:
- J Lara provided a big picture overview of the information discussed at the 2/11/19 ARB. J Lara stated he met with the RA/DRA to summarize the ARB discussion, including diverse views from the various staff members at the ARB. In particular, he briefed (1) the view that the information provided by the licensee was part of the " in-process" deliberation and hence had not impacted the re ulator decision; (2) advice from the regional counsel . (~)(5)
(b )(5) .,.,,.,...............,...._...,......_.....,........,...___,,,,--.,....-...,.,.,.......,...........,....,....----,--,.,........ and (3) the thougIht on whether Region Ill should re-engage the licensee in discussions to better understand the apparent discrepancy between information provided at the regulatory conference and in written material and the answers to survey question #3. J . Lara did not recommend further discussions with the licensee on this latter point as it would not affect the advice of regional counsel on the merits of a potential 10 CFR 50.9 violation. Additional information with respect to decision to not pursue a potential 10CFR50.9 violation (provided by ARB Chair J. Lara on March 14, 2019). During the ARB discussions, some staff viewed the information provided at the Regulatory conference, and subsequent correspondence, as " in-process" and part of the expected give-an-take with licensees and therefore, pursuit of a 50.9 violation was not appropriate. ARB chair did not share the view that enforcement program guidance precluded such a strategy. Specifically, enforcement policy guidance 6.9.c.1 discussed inaccurate or incomplete information which would have likely caused the NRC to undertake substantial further inquiry, and ARB Chair believed this provision could potentially apply to this case. Additional points of differing view related to whether there was clarity with respect to the "postulated scenario" and interpretation of licensee Page 13 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) (b)(5) survey comments. In this regard, regional counsel! (b )(5) Accordin ional counsel advised the ARB Chair .. ........ . (~)(?) (b)(5) (b)(5)
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- RA/DRA support J. Lara's decision to not pursue a 10 CFR 50.9 violation. L. Kozak, the sponsor of this allegation, was not present at the ARB. J. Lara stated that he had briefed L. Kozak on the ARB decision to not pursue a 10 CFR 50.9 violation. In addition, since the consensus for the 2/11/19 ARB was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated the arb will not recommend a referral to 01 based on speculation of what may happen since our actions demonstrated we would question the data point.
V. Jared Heck's assessment of the 10 CFR 50.9 issue From: Heck, Jared Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 9:02 AM To: Heller, James <James.Heller@nrc.gov>; Cameron, Jamnes
<Jamnes.Cameron@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FW: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference From: Heck, Jared Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 4:18 PM To: Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>; Kozak, Laura <Laura.Kozak@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Julio and Laura, You had earlier asked if I could attempt to draft a potential 50.9 violation based on the information you presented coming out of the Clinton regulatory conference and subsequent Exelon submittal dated December 14, 2018. As we have previously discussed, my legal opinion isl(b)(5) I (b)(5) Page 14 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) (b)(5) Jared K. Heck Regional Counsel U.S. NRC Region Ill Page 15 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Tel. 630-829-9653 Draft 50.9 Violation (b)(5) VI. Laura Kozak response to Jared Heck's assessment of the 10CFRS0.9 issue From: Kozak, Laura Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 1 :58 PM To: Heck, Jared <Jared.Heck@nrc.gov>; Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Jared Thanks for doing this. I appreciate it and it helps me understand what else I need to communicate about this issue. Let me share a few points about your thoughts. Exelon did not tell us about the surveys before the regulatory conference. The regulatory conference presentation was provided a week before the conference. But other than that, we were not informed about the surveys. I don't believe the surveys are irrelevant. My miscommunication on this point. I think a survey question about declaring ELAP if the valves are found is not relevant. I think the subject matter is relevant and the omitted information is important to the discussion of the significance of the issue. I think we can point to the meaning of "postulated scenario", although this has been difficult to communicate. I will continue to work on this. I know that it is not simple, but much of what we do is not always easy or clear and we have to consider the context. I think we sometimes need to pursue the harder but more meaningful issues. Having discussed this with the licensee for months prior to the regulatory conference I am confident that their staff and at least some of the managers understood the postulated scenario and were aware of the full survey results. I believe other portions of the presentation convey that they understand the postulated scenario. I am concerned that Page 16 of 17
1"1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Exelon purposefully did not disclose these results in the public conference , attempting to influence the outcome. As you and I discussed, I almost did not ask for the completed surveys. We discuss many things during the course of an SOP and we often simply take the licensee's word on something. I had no reason to suspect that information had been omitted from the presentation and I almost asked for just a copy of the survey vs. the actual completed surveys. Laura Page 17 of 17
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1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) March 15, 2019 MEMO TO: Ken Riemer, Chief, Reactor Project Branch 1 FROM: Jim Heller, Office Allegation Coordinator, EICS
SUBJECT:
1st arb for Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) On 1/17/19 and 1/28/19 Laura Kozak provided ARB packages indicating the licensee violated 10CFR50.9, "Completeness and Accuracy of Information," in that information provided by the licensee during a regulatory conference was not complete and accurate in all material respects. Laura indicated the incomplete and inaccurate information could influence a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. This package was discussed at the ARBs conducted on 2/11 /19 and 2/19/19. The ARB Chairman revised the 2/19/19 ARB minutes on 3/14/19 cc w/enclosures: ARB Copy Paul Meyer; Jay Bigoness; Marjorie Zerth ; Aaron Glass Jamnes Cameron; James Heller; James Clay; Pau l Pelke; Sarah Bakhsh; Jared Heck; Kenneth Lambert Laura Kozak; Ken Riemer; Chuck Phillips; Bruce Bartlett; Jack Rutkowski Page 2 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Licensee: Clinton - Exelon Generation Company, LLC Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF- 62 Assigned Division/Branch: DRP 1 ARB MEMBERSHIP: Present at the 02/11 /19 ARB - - Lara (CHAIR) /Meyer (01) /Heck (RC)
/Cameron (EICS) / Paul Pelke (OAC) /Lambert (EICS) /Heller (OAC) /Kozak (SRA) /Hanna (SRA) /Riemer (BC RB1 ) /Phillips (RB1 ) /Bartlett (RB2)
/Sanchez (Clinton SRI) /Orlikowski /O'Brien /Giessner Present at the 02/19/19 ARB - - Lara (CHAIR) /Glass (01) /Woerner (01)
/Heck (RC) /Cameron (EICS) /Paul Pelke (OAC) /Heller (OAC) /Hanna (SRA)
/Riemer (BC RB1 ) /Sanchez (Clinton SRI) /Orlikowski /
Purpose:
Initial ARB to discuss the evaluation plan GENERIC CONCERNS: If Yes Explain: OIACCEPTANCE: YES NO (Priority: HIGH NORMAL LOW) Basis for 01 Priority: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. 01 has Accepted Concern 1 at a high priority Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ MINUTES PROVIDED TO: Lara/Kozak/Meyer/Heck/Riemer/ SRI for Clinton ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER: PRINT IN FINAL REVISE N/A_X_ REQUEST FOR EVALUATION: A. Licensee YES 10 CFR 2.390__NO X_
- 8. State of YES NO _ X_
C. DOE YES NO _ X_ date received 01 / 28/2019 due date of 1st ARB -02/27/ 2019 due date of ACK Ltr 02/2 7/201 9 d ate - 90 d ays o ld -04/28/2019 d ate - 1 20 d ays o ld 0 5/28/201 9 date - 15 0 d ays o ld *06/27/2019 d ate - 180 d ays o ld 07/27/201 9 d ate - 360 d ay s o ld *O1/23/2020 IProiected date for the 5 yr statue of limitation -01 / 28/ 2024 COMMENTS: NRG identified - - This ARB package was discussed at the ARBs conducted on 2/1 1/19 and 2/19/19. The ARB Chairman revised the 2/19/19 ARB minutes on 3/14/19. I (Jim Heller) incorporated the revision as section V, ARB minutes modified on 3/14/19, on pages 13 & 14. IRA J. Heller! 3115119 IRA J. Lara/ 3/ 18/ 19 Allegation Review Board Chair Date Page 3 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Concern No. 1: Region Ill is concerned that during a regulatory conference conducted on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) provided incomplete and inaccurate information with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision by attempting to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action. In a regulatory conference, EGC presented a position that the outcome of the NRC's significance determination process should be Green rather than White, in part, because of NRC's assumption about operators declaring an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP) at one hour into a Station Blackout (SBO) event was flawed. EGC stated that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenarios and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. The NRC subsequently determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP. The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided in support of and during a public regulatory conference held in the RIii office. Regulatory Basis: 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information provided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. The NRC issued "Errata-Clinton Power Station - NRC Inspection Report 05000461 /2018051 and Preliminary White Finding on November 6, 2018. This inspection report identified an apparent violation of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix 8, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8.2, Condition 8.3, for the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality. This resulted in the unavailability and inoperability of the Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator (EOG) when it was relied upon for plant safety. During part of the time that the Division 2 EOG was unavailable the Division 1 EDG was already out-of-service for planned maintenance. This condition was considered in a risk evaluation of a postulated scenario where during the period when neither EOG was available, a loss of offsite power would have resulted in a station blackout (SBO) condition that could have resulted in a long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core. This finding was preliminarily determined to be White, a finding of low to moderate safety significance. In accordance with NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, the NRC offered EGC the opportunity to attend a regulatory conference to present its perspect ive on the facts and assumptions the NRC used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance. EGC attended a regulatory conference on November 30, 2018. Beginning on page 11 of the regulatory conference presentation, EGC provided a perspective on NRC's postulated scenario (i.e., the long-term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core). On page 15 of the presentation, EGC provided an overview of station response to a SBO. EGC's presentation of the station response discussed the same power recovery methods to mitigate the event as described in the NRC's preliminary significance determination (i.e., restore offsite power, align Div 2 DG to start, Div 3 DG cross-tie to Div 2 bus, and FLEX). For the station to implement FLEX, an extended loss of AC power (ELAP) must be declared. The NRC determined that licensee procedures and training direct operators to determine if an ELAP exists at 1 hour. If ELAP is declared, the SBO procedure is exited, and the ELAP procedure is entered. This action Page 4 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) complicates further Division 2 EDG recovery and is inf luential to the NRC's preliminary significance determination as described in the NRC inspection report. To support a position that operators would not declare ELAP, EGG states on page 18 of the presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non -Exelon) were given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario, and that all SROs stated that they remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP. This is the information that is not accurate or complete. On December 4, 2018, the NRC requested the completed surveys and other documentation. On December 14, 2018, EGG provided the requested information. EGC provided the following information and questions to 28 SROs in the survey: Initial Conditions: Unit is in OPCON 4 Reactor Level is 85" D-11 D/G is tagged OOS for maintenance At T =0 Under voltage alarms are received on t he 101 and 201 busses indicating a loss of off-site power. At T = 10 sec D-12 failure to start annunciator is received in the MGR. The PRO identifies that the D-12 DIG fails to start and dispatches an EO to the DIG. At T =15 minutes the EO calls the MGR and states that he found both starting air receiver outlet valves CLOSED for the D-12 D/G. Answer the following 3 questions:
- 1. Do you declare an ELAP at t= 1 hr.?
- 2. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at T =55 min?
- 3. Assume same initial conditions, but EO makes the same report at t=4 hours?
Questions 1 and 2 described conditions during which the starting air receiver outlet valves are found closed prior to 1 hour, which represents successful restoration of the Division 2 EDG. ELAP would not exist given these conditions and all SROs responded that they would not declare ELAP. The conditions in Q uestions 1 and 2 are not relevant to the NRC's preliminary significance determination, or to the licensee's risk evaluation, since the conditions represent successful recovery of the Division 2 EDG which should result in injection prior to coolant reaching the top of active fuel. The NRC's SDP estimates the risk (i.e., frequency) of all postulated scenarios that result in the loss of the ability to cool the core. The core damage scenarios represent various combinations of failure events. In this SDP, the risk is dominated by the failure of the power recovery methods. Successful recovery scenarios do not result in core damage and do not contribute to the risk of the finding. Question 3 provides the only set of conditions in the survey that are relevant to the postulated core damage scenario. For these conditions, the starting air receiver outlet valves are not found in the closed position prior to 1 hour. Eight of the SROs stated in Page 5 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-201 9-A-0005 (Clinton) response to Question 3 that they would declare ELAP at the 1 hour mark given the stated conditions. The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determining the significance of a finding. The NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. EGC was clearly aware of the NRG assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EOG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP would be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requirements. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part II, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRC reviewer would considerthe information in reaching the decision and does not depend on whether the NRC actually relied on a particular statement. The inaccurate and incomplete information provided by EGC at the November 30, 2018 regulatory conference is clearly material to this issue as NRC reviewers must consider this information when reaching a final significance determination. Assessment of safety significance of this concern: The failure to provide complete and accurate information potentially impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regulatory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e., SL I, 11, or Ill). The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving wi llfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position, training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c. 1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation: Section 6.9.c.1: Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Page 6 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If this information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRG to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Security-related Concern Category: II 111 Not Applicable I. Action Evaluation: The following method of resolution is recommended (circle): A. Send to Licensee Requesting Response in 30 Days. B. Priority RIii Follow up and Closure Memo to OAC C. Follow up During Routine Inspection Within _ _ Days and Closure Memo to OAC D. Discrimination (Complete & Attach MD 8.8 Exhibit 3)
- 1. Offer ADR.
- 2. Reason why ADR should not be offered
- 3. Priority for the 0 1investigation if ADR is not used: HIGH/NORMAULOW Recommended Basis:
E. All other 01 referrals. Priority for the 01 investigation: HIGH per Exhibit 16 (page 316) and section 5.7.a.5(i)(1) 3rd bullet on page 192 of the allegation manual dated 12/22/16 states, in part, that any individual knowingly proving incomplete and inaccurate information to the NRC with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision. F. Outside NRC's Jurisdiction. Describe Basis Below. G. Too General for Follow-up. Describe Basis Below. H. Other. Responsible for Action -
- 11. Special Considerations/Instructions - - Information required by the allegation manual on pages 188 to 190 at paragraph 5.7.a.S(g) :
A. A summary of the concern. It appears that on November 30, 2018, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) knowingly provided incomplete and inaccurate information to NRG with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision (i.e., attempted to persuade NRC to not proceed with an escalated enforcement action). The incomplete and inaccurate information was provided to the Commission by senior Exelon executives including:
- Brad Fewell, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
- Scot Greenlee, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technical Support
- Brad Kapellas, Plant Manager
- Gene Kelly, Senior Manager, Risk Managiement
- Johnny Weissinger, Director, Operations
- Ted Stoner, Site Vice President Page 7 of 17
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- Mike Antonelli, a Clinton SRO, attended the regulatory conference, sat at the table with the managers and executives, and was involved in the discussions but did not present the material in the slides.
Other Exelon executives, staff and contractors attended the meeting, sat in the audience and participated in the discussion. Several other Exelon or Exelon contractors were involved in discussions with NRC staff regarding this issue during the development of the preliminary significance determination prior to the regulatory conference. The EGC staff, managers, and executives involved in the regulatory conference are trained in how to correctly provide complete and accurate information to the Commission. EGC staff and contractors who interacted with NRC staff during the development of the preliminary significance determination would have understood that SRO statements regarding declaring ELAP at 1 hour would be relevant information to the NRC in discussing the assumption regarding ELAP in the preliminary significance determination. B. A draft NOV for the technical issue alleged to involve wrongdoing, with an associated color and/or Severity Level; 10 CFR 50.9(a) "Completeness and accuracy of information" requires, in part, that information p rovided to the Commission by a licensee shall be complete and accurate in all material respects. Contrary to the above, EGC did not provide complete and accurate information at a public regulatory conference with the NRC staff in the Region Ill office on November 30, 2018. Specifically, ECG stated both verbally and in a slide presentation that 28 SROs from other stations (including non-Exelon) stated that they would remain in the LOOP procedure and NOT enter ELAP when given CPS procedures and scenarios that recreated the postulated scenario. However, upon review of the SRO statements, NRC determined that at least eight SROs stated that they would enter ELAP under certain postulated scenarios. The f ailure to provide complete and accurate information regarding SRO statements about entry into ELAP had the potential to impact the NRC's final significance determination of this inspection finding, potentially lowering the significance from a preliminary determination of White (e.g., low to moderate) to Green (e.g., very low safety significance). This is a Severity Level Ill violation. The following statements were provided in the surveys that were not provided at the regulatory conference:
* "Yes, declare an ELAP at the 1 hour mark. At that point, there is no action taken that can assure that some AC power can be restored within the 4-hour coping time (emphasis added)."
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* "Yes, though this should have been declared within the hour with no report of why the D/G was unable to be restored within the 4-hour coping time (emphasis added)."
* "Yes, I would have already declared ELAP. Within the 1 hour loss of AC the Shift manager is continuously assessing for if we are going to get power back and if it will be back within 4 hours. Since I would have already passed the IF/THEN in the procedure, I would be in CPS4306.01 which takes precedence to restoring the EOG ( emphasis added)."
* "Actions per E-1 should have already been suspended at T=1 hr w hen the high assurance of restoration standard was missed. Operators already missed entry into ELAP and this should be performed as soon as they realize that the time limit was misse-d. At T =4 hours the coping time will be exceeded. Division 2 will not be available until T =6 hours (emphasis added)."
* "In this case at Time T:1 hr I don't know of a success path that would restore my AC power. Therefore, I would prioritize and execute the ELAP actions at T=1 hour in accordance with the direction of SBO (emphasis added)."
* "Yes: An ELAP should have already been declared at the 1-hour mark when there were no action in progress that would provide a high assurance of restoring a diesel or off-site source. While this might still be a case where the quickest path to an energized bus is via the 02 0 -G, but your procedure leaves no other option (emphasis added)."
* "ELAP - The decision needs to be made at or before the 1 hour into the event. Information is not received about restoration capability until long after the one hour time limit (emphasis added)."
* "Yes. At this point ELAP should already have been declared and there is no chance of recovering DIG within 4-hour recovery time (emphasis added)."
C. All associated documents to support the validity of the violation (e.g., license conditions, licensee's procedures, etc.) for inclusion in the allegation file; All associated documents have been provided as an attachment. D. An explanation of the circumstances and rationale for concluding that a specific indication of wrongdoing is or is not present. The Allegations Manual, Section 5.7.a.S(a) states that wrongdoing consists of either a willful violation of regulatory requirements through deliberate action or a violation resulting from careless disregard of regulatory requirements (examples: Page 9 of 17
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... providing false or inaccurate information in an effort to influence an NRC decision related to the license .... ). In the November 30 regulatory conference and in the slide presentation, Exelon stated that all SROs would remain in the LOOP procedure and not enter ELAP based on survey results. The NRC requested the completed surveys on December 4. The surveys were provided on December 14. A review of the SRO survey results shows that the November 30 presentation was not accurate or complete in all material respects.
The regulatory conference is the last step in the inspection process in determining the significance of a finding. The NRC does not expect to conduct significant additional inquiry regarding the best available information at this stage of the process. It appears the licensee omitted and possibly deliberately withheld information at the regulatory conference when they did not disclose the full results of the surveys. EGC was clearly aware of the NRC assumption regarding ELAP declaration at 1 hour if the EDG air start valves had not been identified as the cause of the failure to start. Statements made by SROs regarding this assumption represent material information that is potentially influential to the risk evaluation. Given that EGC was in possession of the SRO survey results at the time of the regulatory conference, the NRC should determine if EGC deliberately omitted discussing the eight SRO responses that ELAP would be declared at 1 hour, thus providing incomplete information to the NRC either through careless disregard or in deliberate violation of requirements. If the NRC had the omitted information at the regulatory conference, the NRC would have undertaken substantial further inquiry into the matter in a public forum with the lice nsee, allowing both the public and the NRC participants to have a full understanding of the information available to the licensee that is potentially influential to the outcome of the regulatory decision on significance. Information regarding the decision to declare ELAP at 1 hour is important to the risk analysis and the preliminary significance determination because it potentially impacts the human reliability analysis, the estimated change in risk, and ultimately the plant's performance as determined by the NRC action matrix. The enforcement manual, Part 11, section 1.5.1 provides guidance on whether the inaccuracy or omission is material. The guidance states that information is material is whether a reasonable NRC reviewer would consider the information in reaching the decision, and does not depend on whether the NRC actually relied on a particular statement. E. If known, a summary of the licensee's evaluation of the issue and any corrective actions taken or planned. The licensee is unaware that a violation of 10 CFR 50.9 is being considered by the ARB/Enforcement Process. F. The likely enforcement outcome if the concern is substantiated. The likely enforcement outcome is a Severity Level Ill 50.9 violation. Page 1Oof 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-201 9-A-0005 (Clinton) The failure to provide complete and accurate information impacted the ability of the NRC to perform its regulatory oversight function. Willful violations are of particular concern because the NRC's regulatory program is based on licensees and their contractors, employees, and agents acting with integrity and communicating with candor. A violation may be considered more significant than the underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Violations with willful aspects will typically be considered for escalated enforcement (i.e., SL I, 11, or Ill). The term "willfulness" as used in the Enforcement Policy refers to conduct involving either a careless disregard for requirements or a deliberate violation of requirements or falsification of information. In determining the significance of a violation involving willfulness, the NRC will consider such factors as the position, training, experience level, and responsibilities of the person involved in the violation and the economic or other advantage, if any, gained because of the violation. In this case, Enforcement Policy Section 6.9.c.1 and Section 6.9.c.2 contain the following examples for a SL Ill violation: Section 6.9.c.1 : Inaccurate or incomplete information is provided or maintained. If this information had been completely and accurately provided or maintained, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. Section 6.9.c.2: A withholding of information or a failure to make a required report occurs. If this information had been provided or the report been made, it would likely have caused the NRC to reconsider a regulatory position or undertake a substantial further inquiry. G. If referral to 01 is recommended, a clear indication of those individuals who would be considered the subjects of the investigation. The Exelon individuals who attended the regulatory conference would be subjects of the investigation. Allegations Manual Section 5.7.a.5(i), 0 1Prioritization Guidance, states that Individuals responsible for evaluating an allegation should come to the ARB meeting prepared to discuss the investigative priority of the allegation concern and the rationale for the priority of the issue, assuming that the allegation concern is true. Allegations Manual Section 5. 7.a.5(i)(1) High Priority, provides the following examples of circumstances prompting a high-priority investigation:
- Any individual knowingly providing incomplete and inaccurate information to NRC or a licensee with the purpose of influencing a significant regulatory decision, such as a favorable restart decision, operability decision, issuance of a license amendment, not proceeding with an escalated enforcement action, or issuance of a notice of enforcement discretion.
Therefore, the staff recommends that the 01 investigation priority should be high. Page 11 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Ill. At the 2/11 /19 arb:
- J Lara highlighted there has been many points of view, expressed at different time, to different groups of RIii personnel on the opinion that Exelon provided incomplete and inaccurate information during the regulatory conference about a DIG that was inoperable due to starting air being isolated. J Lara said: (1) the purpose of the ARB was to discuss the many points of views associated with the information provided during the regulatory conference; (2) once the points of view are discussed, he will place the ARB on hold to give the RIii senior management team the opportunity to evaluate the differencing points of views; and (3) the ARB will be reconvened to make the final discussion.
- L Kozak discussed the incomplete and i naccurate information provided to the NRC on 11/30/18; how the information could affect the NRC conclusion; the information required by the allegation manual to determine if an 01 investigation is warranted in response to an allegation of wrongdoing (see paragraph II above).
- J Heck discussed his assessment of the draft NOV (see paragraph VI (b)(5) below).__......__________________. In addition L Kozak discussed her response (see paragraph VII) below to J Heck assessment.
- J Cameron and J Heck discussed the enforcement manual direction for determining if a verbal statement can tri p the 50.9 threshold. In that the information provided during the conference and in the written response does not appear to be persuasive to change our enforcement outcome.
- J Heller questioned which process (allegation or regulatory conference) are we in at this time. During the regulatory conference, several members of the RIii staff requested background information to understand a data point on a slide. The licensee provided the information; however, we have not reengaged the licensee to determine what they believe the background information is telling them and what they believe it should be telling the NRC. If the purpose of the regulatory conference is to obtain a common understanding of the issue and the supporting information then it may be necessary to discuss the i1nformation via a regulatory conference phone call before providing the issue to 01.
- L Kozak asked about the guidance to not ask more questions if one believes the licensee has providing incomplete and inaccurate information. J Heller stated if an inspector believes asking more questions could hinder 01 evidence trai I then we would engage 01 and obtain guidance if it is appropriate to ask additional questions. P Meyer stated that 01 does not object if RIii wants to ask additional and Page 12 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) clarifying questions to determine what the licensee meant by the bullet and the surveys.
- It was highlighted that the SERP to determine the final safety significance of the inoperable Diesel Generator caused by an isolated starting air is scheduled for Thursday (2/14/19). J Heller asked if the SERP should be placed on hold until we determine if the licensee willfully provided inaccurate and incomplete information. The consensus was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated and therefore both could proceed.
- J Lara thanked everyone for their participation and closed the ARB.
IV. At the 2/19/19 arb:
- J Lara provided a big picture overview of the information discussed at the 2/11 /19 ARB. J Lara stated he met with the RA/DRA to summarize the ARB discussion, including diverse views from the various staff members at the ARB. In particular, he briefed (1) the view that the information provided by the licensee was part of the " in-process" deliberation and hence had not impacted the re ulator decision*
(2) advice from the regional counsel (b)(5) and (3)thelhoug1ht on whether Region Ill should re-engage the licensee in discussions to better understand the apparent discrepancy between information provided at the regulatory conference and in written material and the answers to survey question #3. J . Lara did not recommend further discussions with the licensee on this latter poi nt as it would not affect the advice of regional counsel I *** l . . . . . . . . . . . (~)(?) (b)(5) J ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I
- RA/DRA supported J. Lara's decision to not pursue a 10 CFR 50.9 violation. L. Kozak, the sponsor of this allegation, was not present at the ARB. J. Lara stated that he had briefed L. Kozak on the ARB decision to not pursue a 10 CFR 50.9 violation. In addition, since the consensus for the 2/11 /19 ARB was the safety significance would not change if the 50.9 violation was substantiated the arb will not recommend a referral to 01 based on speculation of what may happen since our actions demonstrated we would question the data point.
V. ARB minutes modified on 3/14/19: Additional information with respect to decision to not pursue a potential 10CFR50.9 violation (provided by ARB Chair J. Lara on March 14, 2019). During the ARB discussions, some staff viewed the information provided at the Regulatory conference, and subsequent correspondence, as Page 13 of 17
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"in-process" and part of the expected give-an-take with licensees and therefore, pursuit of a 50.9 violation was not appropriate. ARB chair did not share the view that enforcement program guidance precluded such a strategy. Specii ically, enforcement policy guidance 6.9.c.1 discussed inaccurate or incomplete information which would have likely caused the NRC to undertake substantial further inquiry, and ARB Chair believed this provision could potentially apply to this case.
Additional points of differing view related to whether there was clarity with respect to the "postulated scenario" and interpretation of licensee survey comments. In this regard, regional counsel I .. .. . I .J ~)(5) (b)(5) (b )(5) 1---------..,,T=h_e_A..,....R=B....,C,,....,h_a...,.ir_c_o_n_c...,.l-ud...,.e-d..,........,th-a-t,-n-o-t-w...,.it...,.h-s-ta-n-d,..,..in-g.......,th_.e differing views on this case, pursuit of such enforcement action was not appropriate, in large part,I ................... . . . . . . !. . (b)(?) VI. Jared Heck's assessment of the 10 CFR 50.9 issue From: Heck, Jared Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 9:02 AM To: Heller, James <James.Heller@nrc.gov>; Cameron, Jamnes
<Jamnes.Cameron@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FW: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference From: Heck, Jared Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 4:18 PM To: Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>; Kozak, Laura <Laura.Kozak@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Julio and Laura, You had earlier asked if I could attempt to draft a potential 50.9 violation based on the information you presented coming out of the Clinton regulatory conference and subsequent Exelon submittal dated December 14, 2018. As we have previously discussed, my legal opinion isl . ........ J(~)(5) (b)(5) Page 14 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) (b )(5) Jared K. Heck Regional Counsel U.S. NRC Region Ill Page 15 of 17
1'1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Tel. 630-829-9653 Draft 50.9 Violation (b)(5) VII. Laura Kozak response to Jared Heck's assessment of the 10CFRS0.9 issue From: Kozak, Laura Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 1 :58 PM To: Heck, Jared <Jared.Heck@nrc.gov>; Lara, Julio <Julio.Lara@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Your Q re 50.9, Clinton Reg Conference Jared Thanks for doing this. I appreciate it and it helps me understand what else I need to communicate about this issue. Let me share a few points about your thoughts. Exelon did not tell us about the surveys before the regulatory conference. The regulatory conference presentation was provided a week before the conference. But other than that, we were not informed about the surveys. I don't believe the surveys are irrelevant. My miscommunication on this point. I think a survey question about declaring ELAP if the valves are found is not relevant. I think the subject matter is relevant and the omitted information is important to the discussion of the significance of the issue. I think we can point to the meaning of "postulated scenario", although this has been difficult to communicate. I will continue to work on this. I know that it is not simple, but much of what we do is not always easy or clear and we have to consider the context. I think we sometimes need to pursue the harder but more meaningful issues. Having discussed this with the licensee for months prior to the regulatory conference I am confident that their staff and at least some of the managers understood the postulated scenario and were aware of the full survey results. I believe other portions of the presentation convey that they understand the postulated scenario. I am concerned that Page 16 of 17
1"1 ARB SENSITIVE ALLEGATION MATERIAL Rlll-2019-A-0005 (Clinton) Exelon purposefully did not disclose these results in the public conference , attempting to influence the outcome. As you and I discussed, I almost did not ask for the completed surveys. We discuss many things during the course of an SOP and we often simply take the licensee's word on something. I had no reason to suspect that information had been omitted from the presentation and I almost asked for just a copy of the survey vs. the actual completed surveys. Laura Page 17 of 17
Please provide the following : Ops Self-Assessments - Configuration Control (2664637) 9/14/2016 - Configuration Control (4026575) 9/28/2017 - Clearance and Tagging Program (4047433) 11/30/2017 - Operator Fundamentals (4042011) 2/22/2018 Want a copy of OP-AA-108-103. Want a copy of daily orders for the month of May 2018.
MD 8.3 Evaluation Decision Documentation for Reactive Inspection (Deterministic and Risk Criteria Analyzed) PLANT: Clinton EVENT DATE: 05/17/2018 DETERMINISTIC CRITERIA EVALUATION DATE: 5/21/2018 Brief Description of the Significant Operational Event or Degraded Condition: On May 9 at 1725, a clearance order for the Division 2 emergency diesel generator (EOG) was removed following a Division 2 bus outage. This clearance order directed the Division 2 EOG air reservoir outlet valves remain closed to prevent the Division 2 EOG from starting since the safety-related service water to the EDG remained out of service. Restoration of the Division 2 EOG and the reservoir isolation valves was tracked via a control room log entry. On May 11, the service water system was restored and the Division 2 EOG was declared available with operability occurring on May 12. Two days later, the Division 1 EOG was declared inoperable for planned maintenance. On May 17, an equipment operator discovered the Division 2 EOG had not been appropriately returned to an available and operable status because the air reservoir outlet valves remained in the closed position. This resulted in the licensee being in Mode 5 and Mode 4 without an operable EOG and a licensee unplanned red shutdown safety condition. Y/N DETERMINISTIC CRITERIA N a. Involved operations that exceeded, or were not included in the design bases of the facility Remarks: N b. Involved a major deficiency in design, construction, or operation having potential generic safety implications Remarks: N c. Led to a significant loss of integrity of the fuel, primary coolant pressure boundary, or primary containment boundary of a nuclear reactor Remarks: y d. Led to the loss of a safety function or multiple failures in systems used to mitigate an actual event (b )(5) Remarks: I "*****- .. I (b)(5)
N e. Involved possible adverse generic implications Remarks: N f. Involved significant unexpected system interactions Remarks: N g. Involved repetitive failures or events involving safety-related equipment or deficiencies in operations Remarks: y h. Involved questions or concerns pertaining to licensee operational performance (b )(5) Remarks: l
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I CONDITIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT I RISK ANALYSIS BY: L. Kozak RISK ANALYSIS DATE: May 18, 2018 3
Brief Description of the Basis for the Assessment (may include assumptions, calculations, references, peer review, or comparison with licensee's results): (b)(5) Risk Insights: l(b)(S) I (b)(5) The following assumptions were made: (b)(5) 4
(b)(5) The estimated conditional core damage probability (CCDP) is _ E-6_ and places the risk in the range of a special inspection and no additional inspection. RESPONSE DECISION USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF CONSIDERATION AS APPROPRIATE, DOCUMENT THE RESPONSE DECISION TO THE EVENT O R CONDITION, AND THE BASIS FOR THAT DECISION 5
(b)(5) DECISION AND DETAILS OF THE BASIS FOR THE DECISION: I I (b)(5) BRANCH CHIEF: Karla Stoedter DATE: SRA: Laura Kozak DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR: Patrick Louden DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR: Kenneth O'Brien DATE: ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: EVENT NOTIFICATION REPORT NUMBER (as applicable): EN 53409 Note to preparer: If the decision was NOT to perform a reactive inspection, you must complete the rest of the form to fully document the basis for not performing a reactive inspection. Internal Distribution List is at the end of this document. 6
Decision Documentation for Reactive Inspection (Deterministic-only Criteria Analyzed) PLANT: I EVENT DATE: I EVALUATION DATE: Brief Description of the Significant Operational Event or Degraded Condition: REACTOR SAFETY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria Led to a Site Area Emergency Remarks: Exceeded a safety limit of the licensee's technical specifications Remarks: Involved circumstances sufficiently complex, unique, or not well enough understood, or involved safeguards concerns, or involved characteristics the investigation of which would best serve the needs and interests of the Commission Remarks: Y/N SI Deterministic Criteria Significant failure to implement the emergency preparedness program during an actual event, including the failure to classify, notify, or augment onsite personnel Remarks: Involved significant deficiencies in operational performance which resulted in degrading, cha llenging, or disabling a safety system function or resulted in placing the plant in an unanalyzed condition for which available risk assessment methods do not provide an adequate or reasonable estimate of risk. Remarks: RADIATION SAFETY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria 7
Led to a significant radiological release (levels of radiation or concentrations of radioactive material in excess of 10 times any applicable limit in the license or 10 times the concentrations specified in 10 CFR Part 20, Appendix B, Table 2, when averaged over a year) of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to unrestricted areas Remarks: Led to a significant occupational exposure or significant exposure to a member of the public. In both cases, "significant" is defined as five times the applicable regulatory limit (except for shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks: Involved the deliberate misuse of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material from its intended or authorized use, which resulted in the exposure of a significant number of individuals Remarks: Involved byproduct, source, or special nuclear material, which may have resulted in a fatality Remarks: Involved circumstances sufficiently complex, unique, or not well enough understood, or involved safeguards concerns, or involved characteristics the investigation of which would best serve the needs and interests of the Commission Remarks: YIN AIT Deterministic Criteria Led to a radiological release of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to unrestricted areas that resulted in occupational exposure or exposure to a member of the public in excess of the applicable regulatory limit (except for shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks: Involved the deliberate misuse of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material from its intended or authorized use and had the potential to cause an exposure of greater than 5 rem to an individual or 500 mrem to an embryo or fetus Remarks: Involved the faiilure of radioactive material packaging that resulted in external radiation levels exceeding 10 rads/hr or contamination of the packaging exceeding 1000 times the applicable limits specified in 10 CFR 71 .87 Remarks: 8
Involved the faiilure of the dam for mill tailings with substantial release of tailings material and solution off site Remarks: Y/N SI Deterministic Criteria May have led to an exposure in excess of the applicable regulatory limits , other than via the radiological release of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to the unrestricted area ; specifically
- occupational exposure in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20.1201
- exposure to an embryo/fetus in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20. 1208
- exposure to a member of the public in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20.1301 Remarks:
May have led to an unplanned occupational exposure in excess of 40 percent of the applicable regulatory limit (excluding shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks: Led to unplanned changes in restricted area dose rates in excess of 20 rem per hour in an area where personnel were present or which is accessible to personnel Remarks: Led to unplanned changes in restricted area airborne radioactivity levels in excess of 500 DAC in an area where personnel were present or which is accessible to personnel and where the airborne radioactivity level was not promptly recognized and/or appropriate actions were not taken in a timely manner Remarks: Led to an uncontrolled , unplanned, or abnormal release of radioactive material to the unrestricted area
- for which the extent of the offsite contamination is unknown; or,
- that may have resulted in a dose to a member of the public from loss of radioactive material control in excess of 25 mrem (10 CFR 20.1301(e)); or,
- that may have resulted in an exposure to a member of the public from effluents in excess of the ALARA guidelines contained in Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50 Remarks:
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Led to a large (typically greater than 100,000 gallons), unplanned release of radioactive liquid inside the restricted area that has the potential for ground-water, or offsite, contamiination Remarks: Involved the faiilure of radioactive material packaging that resulted in external radiation levels exceeding 5 times the accessible area dose rate limits specified in 10 CFR Part 71 , or 50 times the contamination limits specified in 49 CFR Part 173 Remarks: Involved an emergency or non-emergency event or situation, related to the health and safety of the public or on-site personnel or protection of the environment, for which a 10 CFR 50.72 report has been submitted that is expected to cause significant, heightened public or government concern Remarks: SAFEGUARDS/SECURITY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria Involved circumstances sufficiently complex, unique, or not well enough understood, or involved safeguards concerns, or involved characteristics the investigation of which would best serve the needs and interests of the Commission Remarks: Failure of licensee significant safety equipment or adverse impact on licensee operations as a result of a safeguards initiated event (e.g., tampering). Remarks: Actual intrusion into the protected area. Remarks: Y/N AIT Deterministic Criteria Involved a significant infraction or repeated instances of safeguards infractions that demonstrate the ineffectiveness of facility security provisions Remarks: Involved repeated instances of inadequate nuclear material control and accounting provisions to protect against theft or diversions of nuclear material Remarks: Confirmed tampering event involving significant safety or security equipment Remarks: 10
Substantial failure in the licensee's intrusion detection or package/personnel search procedures which results in a significant vulnerability or compromise of plant safety or security Remarks: YIN SI Deterministic Criteria Involved inadequate nuclear material control and accounting provisions to protect against theft or diversion, as evidenced by inability to locate an item containing special nuclear material (such as an irradiated rod , rod piece, pellet, or instrument) Remarks: Involved a significant safeguards infraction that demonstrates the ineffectiveness of facility security provisions Remarks: Confirmation of lost or stolen weapon Remarks: Unauthorized, actual non-accidental discharge of a weapon within the protected area Remarks: Substantial failu re of the intrusion detection system (not weather related) Remarks: Failure to the licensee's package/personnel search procedures which results in contraband or an unauthorized individual being introduced into the protected area Remarks: Potential tampering of vandalism event involving significant safety or security equipment where questions remain regard ing licensee performance/response or a need exists to independently assess the licensee's conclusion that tampering or vandalism was not a factor in the condition(s) identified Remarks: II RESPONSE DECISION II 11
USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF CONSIDERATION AS APPROPRIATE, DOCUMENT THE RESPONSE DECISION TO THE EVENT OR CONDITION, AND THE BASIS FOR THAT DECISION DECISION AND DETAILS OF THE BASIS FOR THE DECISION: BRANCH CHIEF: DATE: SRA: DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR: DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR: DATE: ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: EVENT NOTIFICATION REPORT NUMBER (as applicable): Distribution: (to be inserted by division/branch secretaries) 12
MD 8.3 Evaluation Decision Documentation for Reactive Inspection (Deterministic and Risk Criteria Analyzed) PLANT: Clinton I EVENT DATE: I DETERMINISTIC CRITERIA 05/11/2018 EVALUATION DATE : 5/18/2018 Brief Description of the Significant Operational Event or Degraded Condition : On May 9 at 1725, a clearance order for the Division 2 emergency diesel genera tor (EOG) was removed following a Division 2 bus outage. Thi s clearance order directed the Division 2 EOG air reservoir outlet valves remain closed lo prevent the Division 2 EOG from starting since the safety-related service water to the EOG remained out of service. Restoration of the Division 2 EOG and the reservoir isolation valves was tracked via a control room log entry. On May 11 , the service water system was restored and the Division 2 EOG was declared available with operability occurring on May 12. Two days later, the Division 1 EOG was declared inoperable for planned maintenance. On May 17, an equipmen t operator discovered the Division 2 EOG had not been appropriately returned to an available and operable status because the air reservoir outlet valves remained in the closed position. This resulted in the licensee being in Mode 5 and Mode 4 without an operable EOG and a licensee unplanned red shutdown safety cond ition. Y/N DETERMINISTIC CRITERIA N a. Involved operations that exceeded , or were not included in the design bases of the fa cility Remarks: N b. Involved a major deficiency in design, construction , or operation having potential generic safety implications Remarks: N c. Led to a significant loss of integrity of the fu el, primary coolant pressure boundary, or primary containment boundary of a nuclear reactor Remarks: y d. Led to the loss of a safety function or multiple failures in systems used to mitigate an actual event ( b )( 5) Remarks:1 I (b)(5) N e. Involved possible adverse generic implications Remarks:
N f. Involved significant unexpected system in teractions Rema rks : N g. Involved re petitive failures or events involving safety-related equipment or deficiencies In operations Remarks: y h. Involved questions or concerns pertaining to licensee operational performance Re~~M~1 I (b)(S) l(b)(S) 2
I CONDITIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT I RISK ANALYSIS BY: L. Kozak RISK ANALYSIS DATE: May 18, 2018 3
Brief Description of th e Basis for the Assessment (may include assumptions, calculations, references , peer review, or comparison with licensee's results ): (b )(5) The following assumptions were made: (b)(S) l(b)(S) 4
The estimated conditional core damage probability (CCDP) is _ E-6_ and places the risk in the range of a special inspection and no .additional inspection . I RESPONSE DECISION I USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF CONSIDERATION AS APPROPRIATE, DOCUMENT THE RESPONSE DECISION TO THE EVENT OR CONDITION , AND THE BASIS FOR THAT DECISION DECIS ION AND DETAILS OF THE BASIIS FOR THE DECIS ION: BRANCH CHIEF: Karla Stoedter DATE : SRA: Laura Kozak DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR: Patrick Louden DATE : DIVISION DIRECTOR: Kenneth O'Brien DATE : ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: EVENT NOTIFICATION REPORT NUMBER (as applicable): EN 53409 Decision Documentation for Reactive Inspection (Deterministic-only Criteria Analyzed) PLANT: Clinton IEVENT DATE: 5/1 1/2018 IEVALUATION DATE: 5/18/2018 5
Brief Description of the Significant Operational Event or Degraded Condition : On May 9 at 1725, a clearance order for the Division 2 emergency diesel generator (EOG) was removed following a Division 2 bus outage. This clearance order directed the Division 2 EOG air reservoir outlet valves remain closed to prevent the Division 2 EOG from starting since the safety-related service water to the EOG remained out of service. Restoration of the Division 2 EOG and the reservoir isolation va lves was tracked via a control room log entry. On May 11, the service water system was restored and the Division 2 EDG was declared available with operability occurring on May 12. Two days later, the Division 1 EOG was declared inoperable for planned maintenance. On May 17, an equipmen t operator discovered the Division 2 EOG had not been appropriately returned to an available and operable status because the air reservoir outlet va lves remained in the closed position. This resulted in the licensee being in Mode 5 and Mode 4 without an operable EDG and a licensee unplanned red shutdown safety condition. REA CTOR SAFETY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria N Led to a Site Area Emergency Remarks: N Exceeded a safety limit of the licensee's technical specifications Remarks: N Involved circumstances sufficiently complex, unique, or not well enough understood , or involved safeguards concerns, or involved characteristics the investigation of which wou ld best serve the needs and interests of the Commission Remarks: Y/N SI Deterministic Criteria N Significant failure to implement the emergency preparedness program during an actual event, including the failure to classify, notify, or augment onsite personnel Remarks: y Involved significant deficiencies in operationa l performance which resulted in degrading, challenging, or disabling a safety system function or resulted in placing the plant in an unanalyzed condition for which available risk assessment methods do not provide an adequate or reasonable estimate of risk. 6
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(b )(5) !(b)(5) RADIATION SAFETY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria N Led to a significant radiological release (levels of radiation or concentrations of radioactive material in excess of 10 times any applicable limit in the license or 10 times the concentrations specified in 10 CFR Part 20, Appendix B, Table 2, when averaged over a year) of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to unrestricted areas Remarks: N Led to a significant occupational exposure or significant exposure to a member of the public. In both cases, "significant" is defined as five times the applicable regulatory limit (except for shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks: N Involved the deliberate misuse of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material from its intended or authorized use , which resulted in the exposure of a significant number of individuals Remarks: N Involved byproduct, source, or special nuclear material , wh ich may have resulted in a fatality Remarks: N Involved circumstances sufficiently complex, unique, or not well enough understood , or involved safegua rds concerns, or Involved characteristics the investigation of which wou ld best serve the needs and interests of the Commission Remarks: Y/N AIT Deterministic Criteria 7
N Led to a radiological release of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to unrestricted areas that resulted in occupational exposure or exposure to a member of the public in excess of the applicable regulatory limit (except for shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks: N Involved the deliberate misuse of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material from its intended or authorized use and had the potential to cause an exposure of greater than 5 rem to an individual or 500 mrem to an embryo or fetus Remarks: N Involved the failure of radioactive material packaging that resulted in external radiation levels exceeding 10 rads/hr or contamination of the packaging exceeding 1000 times the applicable limits specified in 10 CFR 71 .87 Remarks: N Involved the failure of the dam for mill tailings with substantial release of tailings material and solution off site Remarks: YIN SI Deterministic Criteria N May have led to an exposure in excess of the applicable regulatory limits, other than via the radiological release of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to the unrestricted area ; specifically
- occupationa l exposure in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20.1201
- exposure to an embryo/fetus in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20.1208
- exposure to a member of the public in excess of the regula tory limits in 10 CFR 20.1301 Remarks:
N May have led to an unplanned occupational exposure in excess of 40 percent of the applicable regu latory limit (excluding shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks: N Led to unplanned changes in r-estricted area dose rates in excess of 20 rem per hour in an area where personnel were present or which is accessible to personnel Remarks: 8
N Led to unplanned changes in r,estricted area airborne radioactivity levels in excess of 500 DAC in an area where personnel were present or which is accessible to personn el and where the airborne radioactivity level was not promptly recognized and/or appropriate actions were not taken in a timely manner Remarks: N Led to an uncontrolled , unplanned , or abnormal release of radioactive materia l to the unrestricted area
- for which the extent of the offsite contamination is unknown ; or,
- that may have resulted In a dose to a member of the public from loss of radioactive material control in excess of 25 mrem (10 CFR 20.1301(e)); or,
- that may have resulted in an exposure to a member of the public from effluents in excess of the ALARA guidelines contained in Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50 Remarks:
N Led to a large (typically greater than 100,000 gallons), unplanned release of radioactive liquid inside the restri cted area that has the potential for ground-water, or offsite, contamination Remarks: N Involved the fa ilure of radioactive material packaging that resulted in external radiation levels exceeding 5 times the accessible area dose rate limits specified in 10 CFR Part 71 , or 50 times the contamination limits specified in 49 CFR Part 173 Remarks: N Involved an emergency or non- emergency event or situati on, related to the health and safety of th e public or on-site personnel or protection of the environment, for which a 10 CFR 50.72 report has been submitted that is expected to cause significant, heig htened public or government concern Remarks: SAFEGUARDS/SECURITY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria N Involved ci rcumstances sufficiently com plex, unique, or not well enough understood, or involved safegua rds concerns, or involved cha racteristics the investigation of which wou ld best serve the needs and interests of the Commission Remarks: N Failure of licensee significant safety equipment or adverse impact on licensee operations as a result of a safeguards initiated event (e.g., tampering). Remarks: 9
N Actual intrusion into the protected area . Remarks: Y/N AIT Deterministic Criteria N Involved a significant infraction or repeated instances of safeguards infractions that demonstrate the ineffectiveness of facility security provisions Remarks: N Involved repeated instances of inadequate nuclear material control and accounting provisions to protect against theft or diversions of nuclear material Remarks: N Confirmed tampering event involving significant safety or security equipment Remarks: N Substantial failure in the licensee's intrusion detection or package/personnel search procedures which results in a significant vulnerability or compromise of plant safety or security Remarks: Y/N SI Deterministic Criteria N Involved inadequate nuclear material control and accounting provisions to protect against theft or diversion , as evidenced by inability to locate an Item ,containing special nuclear material (such as an irradiated rod , rod piece, pellet, or instrument) Remarks: N Involved a significant safeguards infraction that demonstrates the ineffectiveness of facility security provisions Remarks: N Confirmation of lost or stolen weapon Remarks: N Unauthorized, actual non-accidental discharge of a weapon within th e protected area Remarks: N Substantial failure of the intrusion detection system (not weather related) Remarks: 10
N Failure to the licensee's package/personnel search procedures which resu lts in contraband or an unauthorized individual being introduced into the protected area Remarks: N Potential tampering of vanda lism event involving significant safety or security equipment where questions remain regarding licensee performance/response or a need exists to Independently assess the licensee's conclusion that tampering or vandalism was not a factor in the condition(s) identified Remarks: I RESPONSE DECISION I USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF CONSIDERATION AS APPROPRIATE, DOCUMENT THE RESPONSE DECISION TO THE EVENT OR CONDITION , AND THE BASIS FOR THAT DECISION DECISION AND DETAILS OF THE BASIIS FOR THE DECISION: BRANCH CHIEF: Karla Stoedter DATE : SRA: Laura Koza k DATE : DIVISION DIRECTOR: Patrick Louden DATE : DIVISION DIRECTOR: Kenneth O'Brien DATE : ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: EVENT NOTIF ICATION REPORT NUMBER (as applicable): Distribution : (to be Inserted by division/branch secretaries) 11
MD 8.3 Evaluation Decision Documentation for Reactive Inspection (Deterministic and Risk Criteria Analyzed) PLANT: Clinton I EVENT DATE: 05/11/2018 I DETERMINISTIC CRITERIA EVALUATION DATE: 5/18/2018 Brief Description of the Significant Operational Event or Degraded Condition: On May 9 at 1725, a clearance order for the Division 2 emergency diesel generator (EOG) was removed following a Division 2 bus outage . Thi s clearance order directed the Division 2 EOG air reservoir outlet valves remain closed to prevent the Division 2 EOG from starting since the safety-related service water to the EOG remained out of service. Restora tion of the Division 2 EOG and the reservoir isolation valves was tracked via a contro l room log entry. On May 11 , the service water system was restored and the Division 2 EOG was declared available with operability occurring on May 12. Two days later, the Division 1 EOG was declared inoperable for planned maintenance. On May 17, an equipment operator discovered the Division 2 EOG had not been appropriately returned to an available and operable status because the air reservoir outlet va lves remained in the closed position . This resulted in the licensee being in Mode 5 and Mode 4 without an operable EOG and a licensee unplanned red shutdown safety condition. YIN D'ETERM INISTIC CRITERIA N a. Involved operations that exceeded , or were not included in the design bases of the facility Remarks: N b. Involved a major deficiency in design, construction , or operation having potential generic safety implications Remarks: N c. Led to a significant loss of Integrity of the fuel, primary coo lant pressure boundary, or primary containment boundary of a nuclear reactor Remarks: y d. Led to the loss of a safety function or multiple failures in systems used to mitigate an actual event (b)(5) ..... ,, ...., , , ,. Remarks: ! ,............. ,.,. .... , ............ ******************** I (b)(5)
N e. Involved possible adverse generic implications Remarks: N f. Involved significant unexpected system interactions Remarks: N g. Involved repetitive fai lures or events involving safety-related equipment or deficiencies in operations Remarks: y h. Involved questions or concerns pertaining to licensee operational performance (b)(5) . , .... , ............. Remarks: _! ..... ., ..... ........... .............. I (b)(5) l(b)(5) 2
I CONDITIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT I RISK ANALYSIS BY: L. Kozak RISK ANALYSIS DATE: May 18, 2018 3
Brief Description of the Basis for the Assessment (may include assumptions, calculations, references , peer review, or comparison with licensee's results) : (b)(5) l(b)(5) The following assumptions were made: (b)(5) 4
=====================(b:: 1)(: : : 5' l(b_)(_S) __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ The estimated conditional core damage probability (CCDP) is _E-6_ and places the risk in the range of a special inspection and no additional inspection . I RESPONSE DEC ISION I USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF CONSIDERATION AS APPROPRIATE, DOCUMENT THE RESPONSE DECISION TO THE EVENT OR CONDITION , AND THE BASIS FOR TIHAT DECISION DECIS ION AND DETAILS OF TH E BASIS FOR THE DECIS ION: BRANCH CHIEF: Karla Stoedter DATE: SRA: Laura Kozak DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR : Patrick Louden DATE: 5
DIVISION DIRECTOR: Kenneth O'Brien I DATE: ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: EVENT NOTIF ICATION REPORT NUMBER (as applicable): EN 53409 I Decision Documentation for Reactive Inspection (Deterministic-only Criteria Analyzed) I PLANT: Clinton I EVENT DATE : 5111/2018 I EVALUATION DATE : 5/1812018 Brief Description of the Significant Operational Event or Degraded Condition: On May 9 at 1725, a clearance order for the Division 2 emergency diesel generator (EOG) was removed following a Division 2 bus outage. This clearance order directed the Division 2 EOG air reservoir outlet va lves remain closed to prevent the Division 2 EOG from starting since the safety-related service water to the EOG remained out of service. Restoratiorn of the Division 2 EOG and the reservoir Isolation valves was tracked via a contro l room log entry. On May 11, the service water system was restored and the Division 2 EOG was declared available with operability occurring on May 12. Two days later, the Division 1 EOG was declared inoperable for planned maintenance. On May 17, an equipment operator discovered the Division 2 EOG had not been appropriately returned to an available and operable status because the air reservoir outlet valves remained in the closed position. This resulted in the licensee being in Mode 5 and Mode 4 without an operable EOG and a licensee unplanned red shutdown safety condition. REACTOR SAFETY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria N Led to a Site Area Emergency Remarks : N Exceeded a safety limit of the licensee's technical specifications Remarks : N Involved circumstances sufficiently comp lex, unique , or not well enough understood , or involved safeguards concerns, or Involved characteristics the investigation of which would best serve the meeds and interests of the Commissiorn Remarks: Y/N SI Deterministic Criteria N Significant failure to implement the emergency preparedness program during an actual event, including the failure to classify, notify, or augment onsite personnel 6
Remarks: y Involved significant deficiencies in operational performance which resu lted in degrading, challenging, or disabling a safety system function or resulted in placing the plant in an unanalyzed condition for which available risk assessment methods do not provide an adequate or reasonable estimate of risk . (b)(5) Remarks : I ............ ............,, . , .........,........... ......................... I
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(b)(5) l(b)(5) RAD IATION SAFETY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria N Led to a significant radiological release (levels of radiation or concentrations of radioactive material in excess of 10 limes any applicable limit in the license or 10 times the concen tration s specified in 10 CFR Part 20, Appendix B, Table 2, when averaged over a year) of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to unrestricted areas Remarks: N Led to a significant occupational exposure or significant exposure to a member of the public. In both cases, "significant Is defined as five times the applicable regulatory limit (except for shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks : N Involved the deliberate misuse of byproduct, source, or special nuc lear material from its intended or authorized use, which resulted in the exposure of a significant number of individuals Remarks: N Involved byproduct, source, or special nuclear material, which may have resulted in a fatality Remarks: 7
N Involved circumstances sufficiently complex, unique, or not well enough understood, or Involved safeguards concerns, or involved characteristics the Investigation of which would best serve the meeds and interests of the Commissiorn Remarks : Y/N AIT Deterministic Criteria N Led to a radiological release of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to unrestricted areas that resulted in occupational exposure or exposure to a member of the public in excess of the applicable regulatory limit (except for shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) Remarks: N Involved the deliberate misuse of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material from its intended or authorized use and had the potential to cause an exposure of greater than 5 rem to an individual or 500 mrem to an embryo or fetus Remarks: N Involved the failure of radioactive material packaging that resulted in external radiation levels exceeding 10 rads/hr or contamination of the packaging exceeding 1000 times the applicable limits specified in 10 CFR 71 .87 Remarks : N Involved the failure of the dam for mill tailings with substantial release of tail ings material and solution off site Remarks: Y/N SI Deterministic Criteria N May have led to an exposure in excess of the applicable regulatory limits, other than via the rad iological release of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material to the unrestricted area ; specifically
- occupational exposure in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20.1201
- exposure to an embryo/fetus in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20.1208
- exposure to a member of the public in excess of the regulatory limits in 10 CFR 20.1301 Remarks :
N May have led to an unplanned occupational exposure in excess of 40 percent of the applicable regulatory limit (excluding shallow-dose equivalent to the skin or extremities from discrete radioactive particles) 8
Remarks: N Led to unplanned changes in restricted area dose rates in excess of 20 rem per hour In an area where personnel were present or which is accessible to personnel Remarks : N Led to unplanned changes in restricted area airborne radioactivity levels in excess of 500 DAG in an area where person nel were present or which is accessible to personnel and where the airborne radioactivity level was not promptly recognized and/or appropriate actions were not taken in a timely manner Remarks: N Led to an uncontrolled, unplanned , or abnormal release of radioactive material to the unrestricted area
- for wh ich the extent of the offsite contamination is unknown ; or,
- that may have resulted in a dose to a member of the public from loss of radioactive material control in excess of 25 mrem (10 CFR 20.1301(e)); or,
- that may have resu lted in an exposure to a member of the public from effluents in excess of the ALARA guidelines contained in Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50 Remarks :
N Led to a large (typically greater than 100,000 gallons), unplanned release of radioactive liquid inside the restricted area that has the potential for ground-water, or offsite, contamination Remarks : N Involved the failure of radioactive material packaging that resu lted in external radiation levels exceeding 5 times the accessible area dose rate limits specified in 10 CFR Part 71 , or 50 times the contam ination limits specified in 49 CFR Part 173 Remarks : N Involved an emergency or non-emergency event or situation, related to the health and safety of the public or on-site personnel or protection of the environment, for which a 10 CFR 50.72 report has been submitted that is expected to cause significant, heightened public or government concern Remarks : SAFEGUARDS/SECURITY Y/N IIT Deterministic Criteria N Involved circumstances sufficiently complex, unique, or not well enough understood , or involved safeguards concerns, or involved characteristics the investigation of which would best serve the needs and interests of the Commission 9
Remarks: N Failure of licensee significant safety equipment or adverse impact on licensee operations as a resu lt of a safeguards initiated event (e .g., tampering). Remarks : N Actual intrusion into the protected area. Remarks: Y/N AIT Deterministic Criteria N Involved a significant infraction or repeated instances of safeguards infractions that demonstrate the ineffectiveness of facility security provisions Remarks: N Involved repeated instances of inadequate nuclear material control and accounting provisions to protect against theft or diversions of nuclear material Remarks: N Confirmed tampering event Involving significant safety or securi ty equipment Remarks : N Substantial failure in the licensee's intrusion detection or package/personnel search procedures which results in a significant vulnerability or compromise of plan t safety or security Remarks : Y/N SI Deterministic Criteria N Involved inadequate nuclear material control and accounting provisions to protect against theft or diversion , as evidenced by Inability to locate an item containing special nuclear material (suclh as an irradiated rod , rod piece, pellet, or instrument) Remarks: N Involved a significant safeguards infraction that demonstrates the ineffectiveness of facility secu rity provisions Remarks: N Confirmation of lost or stolen weapon Remarks: N Unauthorized, actual non-accidental discharge of a weapon within the protected area 10
Remarks: N Substantial failu re of the intrusion detection system (not weather related) Remarks: N Failure to the licensee's package/personnel search procedures which results in contraband or an unauthorized individual being introduced into the protected area Remarks: N Potential tampering of vanda lism event involving significant safety or security equipment where questions remain regarding licensee performance/response or a need exists to independently assess the licensee's conclusion that tampering or vandalism was not a factor i111 the condition(s) identified Remarks: I RESPONSE DECISION I USING THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF CONSIDERATION AS APPROPRIATE, DOCUMENT THE RESPONSE DECISION TO THE EVENT OR CONDITION, AND THE BASIS FOR THAT DECISION DECISION AND DETAILS OF THE BASIS FOR THE DECISION: BRANCH CHIEF: Karla Stoedter DATE: SRA: Laura Kozak DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR: Patrick Louden DATE: DIVISION DIRECTOR: Kenneth O'Brien DATE: ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: EVENT NOTIFICATION REPORT NUMBER (as applicable): Distribution: (to be inserted by division/branch secretaries) 11
DIRS Areas of Disagreement/Discussion for Clinton Follow-up SERP (EA-18-104) (b )(5)
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K. Stoedter, RIii CLINTON- SOP DETAILED RISK ASSESSMENT UNAVAILABILITY OF DIVISION 2 EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR The Division 2 EDG was unavailable for over 6 days. Both divisions were unavailable for 3.5 days, while the unit was in mode 4. The inspectors identified six separate procedures or work instructions the licensee failed to follow which led to the concurrent inoperability of both emergency diesel generators. The licensee concluded the finding was Green with a quantitative risk estimate of E-8 . The main differences between the NRC and the licensee results are differences in human error probability estimates. The licensee's perspective is that time, resources and urgency of the diesel recovery provide high assurance of diesel generator recovery. low to Substantial Moderate Safety Safety Significance Key Messages The result of the evaluation is t he preliminary significance determination. The NRC's evaluation is based on reasonable and realistic assumptions and has considered the licensee's perspectives to date. If new information is provided, it will be evaluated for impact on the significance before a final significance determination is made. (b )(5)
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Change first top event on ET to <DUMMY-FT> Mitman Complete There are currently 3 FLEX injection methods. Do I need to add more? Mitman 3 Fix SD*CVS ET top event Mitman 4 Add manual (is not dependent on electrical power) method t o vent containment Mitman S Should I credit opening primary cont ainment airlock as a method to vent PC? Mitman 6 Add method t o power SRVs using BSb diesel using CPS 4303.01P004. Modify FT: OEP*SS. Mitman 7 Should I credit BSb fire pump as inject ion method? Mitman Should I modify ET to credit low p(essure i njection without depressurization (prior to boiHng)? This is only feasible if 8 procedures direct operator to establish letdown pat h, which currently we have no evidence ofl This w ould require second Mitman set of HEPs with shorter time available. 9 Should offsite power non*recovery probability be based on battery life or 24 hours? Mitman 10 Revisit Div. 2 EOG non-recovery probabirrtv Mitman 11 Revisit offsite power non-recovery probability Mitman r 12 Consider solving all ET top event FTs using sutcHs criteria Mitnian Com~::* for 13 Find issue with RCIC support system FT Kozak 14 15 a Ask Bob Buell to check for model FT renaming errors Sensrtivity Cases: Set HEPs to Exelon values Mitman Mitman I
....____ _ ______, I complete b Decrease HEPs by factor of 0 .1 c Increased Div. 2 EOG recovery probability d No FLEX credit and non-recovery probabilities based on 24 hours e case using si ngle dependent HEP for injection methods i nstead of indep. HEPs
( 16 HEP ADS-XHE-XM-MOEPR has a value of SE-4 from at-power model. Check to see if this is appropriate fo r SO Mitman 17 Compare FLEX OG FS/FR/TM values to Exelon values Mitman 18 Compare FLEX diesel driven pump FS/FR/TM values to Exelon values Mitman 19 Add HEPs for HEX disel driven pump transportation and T&M Mitman 20 FT: SD-SOC Make sure there is no transfer to Alter SOC which is an anifact of the Grand Gulf model Mitman Re-look at HEP t imes available: My recollection is t hat TTUC is about 24 hours at low ressure and about 10 hours at high 21 pressure (this t ime delta makes sense because of the lower heat capacity at -1000 psig). The implication is that low Mitman (b)(5) pressure sequences will have about 24 to core uncovery while high pressure sequences will have hatf t he t ime.
....- ******** complet e for 22 Division 3 cross-tie dependence on DC power now 23 Consider late recovery of EOG 24 Consider extra time for FLEX
- SPC since it is dependent on successful FLEX injection 25 Containment venting - consider extra t ime and late injection probability Need info from licensee 26 Consider 85b for SRVs/depressurization funct ion 27 Add FLEX breakers complet e 28 Consider t ime for FLEX electrical
- l icensee used 0.1, we used 0.25 29 Consider FLEX FTR 0.2, even one injection substant ially extends TTC 30 HPCS availability- 3 perios, 1.6 days recoverable in 4 hours, 4 hours available, the rest non-recoverable 31 Check SF pump availability need info from licensee 32 Given t ime available in shutdown, consider repair of FLEX generator if it doesn't work
Notes It ems 1 Division 1 electrical system powers outboard containment isolation valves. Div. 2 powers inboard valves. Div. 3 to Div. 2 crosstie: The required lockout resets cannot be performed with AC and DC power (per discussion between SRI and licensee). AC power w ill be available on Div. 3 if the EOG is running. DC power on Div. 3 should be available. However, DC power will be available on Div. 2 after the Div. 2 battery depletes - this assumes that FLEX 2 electrical has failed. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
ET Top FT* Name Top Logic Comments SD-SDC SD-DEP delete term system logic Quan~:~t"T)(5) I SD-LPI system logic 1.00 SD-ALT-I NJ delete term 0.39 SD-HPI delete term 0.73 SD-SPC-EXT delete term 0 .64 i(b)(5) SD-ALT-HEAT delete term 0 .01 SD-CVS delete term 1.00 ELEC_XTIE delete term 0.53
- all FTs quantified after setting Flag Set= ETF-MF-LOOP Options on setting the ET Top logic "Process Flag" (b)(5)
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Clinton Identification Credit Talking Points July 2017
Background:
The Clinton SIT team recently reviewed an issue where the Division 1 and Division 2 EDGs were discovered to be inoperable and unavailable concurrently during the May 2018 refueling outage. The EOG inoperability was found by an individual on operator rounds approximately 6.5 days after the condition occurred. IMC 0612, Step 03.05 defines licensee-identified findings/violations as items that are identified as a result of deliberate observation by licensee personnel and are entered into the CAP. Examples of deliberate observations that result in licensee-identified issues include operator rounds. IMC 0612, Step 03.17 defines self-revealed findings/violations as those identified as a result of a condition that become apparent through a read ily ,detectable degradation in material condition, capability, or functionality of equipment or plant operations; and (2) does not meet the definition of licensee-identified or NRG-identified. Examples include those revealed through: obvious equipment and piping failures; identification of large quantities of fluids in areas where one would not normally expect such a condition, etc. (b)(5) Basis Related Information: . . . _ I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __,(..........., b)J
- Block 5 of IMC 0612, Appendix B, states that a measure of subjectivity is anticipated and accepted when making decisions regarding identification credit. To make these determinations, inspectors and regional staff should consider not only the definitions of these terms, but also past experience, related precedents, and the over-arching regulatory message that the determination could send .
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(b)(5) (b)(5) ORA Areas of DisaqreemenUDiscussion for Clinton Follow-up SERP (EA-18-104) (b )(5)
Questions from email:
- 1. I'm assuming the Division 1 EOG was available until they took it out of service for the Division 1 outage window. This is correct.
- 2. Were they crediting the Division 2 EOG as available on May 11 for shutdown safety purposes? We will need copies of their shutdown safety profile from May 11 until yesterday when they restored the Division 2 EOG. This may be important since any risk assessment will also consider Division 1 EOG failures and the need to rely on Division 2.
They did declare Division 2 EOG available for shutdown safety.
- 3. Has there been any change the time to boil since May 11? Please provide a copy of the time to boil procedu re . There was a significant change when they transitioned to Mode 4 on Saturday May 12th. (9.9 hours down to 5 hours) After this the time to boil has been slowly trending down (5 hours to 4.7 hours).
- 4. Were they moving fuel on May 11 or any time after this date? No, fuel moves were completed on May 8th.
- 5. Were there any control room alarms or local EOG panel alarms that would have provided an indication the air receiver outlet valves were closed? This could also include an EOG trouble alarm. There are no alarms associated with these valves being in the closed position.
- 6. If the EDG had been demanded and failed to start, would procedures specifically direct operators to check the air system and allow for recovery of the EOG?
CPS 4200.01; Loss of AC Power; Revision 25a, Step 4.2.4.1 1 states, "Verify DG auto start actions per CPS 3506.01 (DG) including SX pump start and lineup configuration." CPS 3506.01 ; Divisio n 2 Diesel Generator Operations; Revision 38, Step 8.1 .1 Placing DG 1A(1B)[1C] in STANDBY states, "For Div 1 (2) [3] DG, perform per 3506.01 P001 (2) [3] Division 1 (2) [3] Diesel Generator Operations." This procedure 3506.01 P002; Division 2 Diesel Generator Operations; Revision 3a, does say to check the air receiver outlet valves in Step 2.2.6, but there is nothing that specifically directs an operator to this step from another procedure. CPS 3506.01 ; Division 2 Diesel Generator Operations; Step 3.1 Manual Start of DG 1 B states, "Perform DG 1B Pre-start Checks per CPS 3506.01 C002. There are no actions in CPS 3506.01 C002 pre-start checks that verifies the DG starting air lineup down to the level of the air receiver outlet valves. So they will probably state Step 4.2.4.11 would lead them to verify the air start configuration, though it doesn't exactly say that.
- 7. Was HPCS and its DG available? (this information will probably be on the shutdown safety assessment) lhe Division 3 Diesel Generator was available but the High Pressure Core Spray pump was not available until May 17 @ 2:47pm.
- 8. Were they using/staging/crediting portable or FLEX diesels as any kind of compensatory measure for having an EOG out of service? They did not stage the FLEX equipment but have stated in their logs that they would be able to use it if necessary.
Timeline: May 9 @ 5:25pm The control room logged the clearance order on the Division 1 Diesel Generator had been removed but the DG remained in maintenance lockout pending restoration of the Division 2 Shutdown Service Water SOW. It also stated, restoration per 3506.01 P002 would need to be performed to restore Division 2 DG to standby. (The residents searched the logs and did not find an entry stating this action had been performed.) May 11 @3:30am The overall shutdown risk included in the logs stated both Division 1 and 2 Diesel Generators were available. May 11 @ 6:50am The Division 2 Diesel Generator was logged as being available and in standby. May 12 @ 1 :30am Plant Entered Mode 4 May 14 @ 12:45am The licensee entered the Division 1 outage window. May 17 @ 3:00pm The licensee identified the Division 2 air receiver outlet valves were closed, and therefore the Division 2 Diesel Generator was inoperable and unavailable. (Both Division 1/2 DGs OOS) May 17 @ 3:45pm The licensee restored the Division 2 Diesel Generator to available. Other Information:
- The change in shutdown risk associated with this condition was:
o Electric: From Yellow to Red due to no onsite power sources available o Spent Fuel Pool Cooling: From Green to Orange due to one Fuel Pool Cooling method available and NOT capable of being supplied by an on-site power source.
o Decay Heat Removal: From Yellow to Orange due to one SOC loop with no on-site power source .
- At the time this condition was discovered RHR 'B' was the in-service train for shutdown cooling and RHR 'C', in conjunction with the SRVs , was the alternate method of shutdown cooling . The Division 2 DG being inoperable meant neither method had an available on-site power source.
- The licensee initiated a prompt investigation for this issues, they also issued a Mode 2 restraint until plant walk downs, verifying other safety systems had been appropriately restored, is completed . The licensee is projecting completion by 1900 today.
INSPECTION RESULTS Failure to Identify a Condition Adverse to Quality that Rendered the Division 2 DG Inoperable Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Aspect Report Section Mitigating Systems IP# Closed (b)(5)
Introduction:
I (b)J Descrii;1tion: On May 11, 2018, at 0230, the licensee declared the Division 2 diesel generator (DG) available following the removal of a clearance order supporting maintenance; at 0800 on the same day, the licensee declared the Division 2 DG operable. The Division 2 DG was later put into a protected status for maintenance on the Division 1 DG, when the Division 2 DG would be the only source of emergency power available to the station. On May 17, at 1503, an equipment operator on rounds found the two starting air receiver isolation valves, 1DG160 and 1DG161, in the closed position, which prevented starting air from reaching the Division 2 DG, and the licensee declared the Division 2 DG inoperable and unavailable. Investigation into this issue identified that following the removal of the clearance order on the Division 2 DG, the licensee failed to perform a valve lineup that placed the DG in an available and operable condition; the valve lineup would have opened valves 1DG160 and 1DG161, the starting air receiver tanks isolation valves. After the licensee declared the Division 2 DG available on May 11 , the licensee performed area rounds checks of the Division 2 DG room at least once per shift. From May 11 through May 17, five different equipment operators performed 'C' Area Rounds checks, which included the D2 DG room. On May 17, at approximately 1735, a sixth equipment operator identified isolation valves 1DG160 and 1DG161 were in the closed position and reported them to the control room. The inspectors conducted interviews with licensee personnel, reviewed the licensee's procedure for operator rounds, toured the 02 DG room, and concluded that it was reasonably within the licensee's ability to identify the condition of the 02 DG prior to return to service and during several opportunities following return to service, during normal equipment operator rounds. During a tour of the diesel room, the inspectors noted the relative large size of the air receiver isolation valves (2 inch ball valves with a handle approximately 6 inches long) that were located in plain sight - at knee level while standing on the platform adjacent to the air receivers. The inspectors also noted that there were two indications for air manifold pressures on each of the two local DG panels in 02 DG room. 4138790 The inspectors also noted that procedure OP-AA-102-102, "General Area Checks and Operator Field Rounds," Revision 15, states, in part: 3.2 Equipment Operators (EOs) are responsible for:
3.2.5. Validating parameters through multiple, independent means, avoiding undue focus on any single indicator. 4.4.4. PERFORM the General Area Checks while conducting rounds. Area checks may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Gauges, meters, and indications within normal bands 4.4.7. PERFORM E,quipment Checks to monitor equipment condition . Equipment checks may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Suction, discharge, and recirculation flowpaths available
- Suction and discharge pressure normal 4.4.8. PERFORM the Operator Field Rounds.
- 1. VALIDATE parameters through multiple, independent means, avoiding undue focus on any single indicator ...
rb)(5) I Corrective Actions: The licensee placed valves 1DG 160 and 1DG 161 into their correct position and performed a valve lineup of the Division 2 DG system. Subsequent corrective actions included adding the DG air start manifold pressure indications to the 'C' Area Rounds points log. Corrective Action
Reference:
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Exit Meeting Notes Messages
- 1. Things are done differently here than at other Midwest Exelon sites.
- Leaving valves/switches in the as-found cond ition when clearing an OOS
- Someone other than the US making operabi lity calls
- 2. Not following or not following the intent of procedures seems to be systemic.
- Tracking via log entry
- Bolting procedure
- Status fi les - we don't follow the procedure because we don't follow the procedure
- CPS 1052.0 l says to follow a procedure that was retired 11 years ago.
- independent verification
- 3. Supervisors don't seem to be verifying the information they get from others. Questioning attitude.
- SRO 3 made availability determination based on word of mouth from SRO 2 that work was completed.
- SRO 2 made an operability decision based on a log entry from SRO 3 that the EDG was available.
- HPCS Charter Items
- 1. Develop a complete sequence of events related to the inoperability and unavailability of the Division 1 and Division 2 AC power systems from May 9 through May 17, 2018. The chronology should include plant mode changes, changes in the electrical power, decay heat removal and inventory control shutdown safety/risk areas.
- 2. Understand the increased shutdown risk condition which existed when no emergency AC power sources were available for a period of approximately 3.5 days. Review the planned shutdown safety configuration compared to the actual configuration that existed. Understand the licensee's ability to respond to and mitigate a loss of offsite power event given the unavailability of both onsite emergency AC power sources. Phillips
-Div 2 EOG unavailable for 6+ days -For 3.5 days, both EDGs unavailable -Div 3 available but HPCS pump not available but potentially recoverable -Did not identify any other plant conditions that deviated from the Shutdown Risk Plan Ability to respond to and mitigate a LOOP event:
Reviewed Loss of AC, Loss of SOC, and some FLEX procedures
- Plant in SBO after LOOP
- Div 2 EOG was recoverable. Operators would respond to the failure to start and could be successful in restoring the EOG and RHR-SDC to source on Div 2.
- Several ways to respond to the event:
Declaration of ELAP
Cross Div 3 to Div 2 Low pressure injection w/fire pumps and use of SRVs
- 3. Review the licensee's cause analysis efforts and determine if the evaluation's level of detail is commensurate with the significance of the problem. Phillips (b)(5)
I interviewed Caroline, some of the RC team members, reviewed your RC instructions.
- 4. Determine the probable cause(s) for the unavailability of the Division 1 and Division 2 EDGs during the 2018 refueling outage. All Performance Assessment:
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- 5. Understand whether there were any deficiencies in operator training (both licensed and non-licensed operators) which contributed to the EOG unavailability and the failure to identify the condition across multiple operating shifts. Murray The inspectors reviewed training materials and had discussions with training management about the training program related to the event for the previous two years. Training related to configuration control, including clearance and tagging processes used at CPS, was given in formal classroom training sessions during initial training for equipment operators (EOs), reactor operators (ROs), and senior reactor operators (SROs). Additional training on the implementation of configuration control procedures is given during qualifications and continuing training as "on-the-job" training . Passport is the software program used at CPS for implementing the clearance and tagging program. Similar to configuration control , the licensee gives initial training to operators on the use of Passport, and additional training related to Passport is considered on-the-job training . The inspectors did not identify any formal continuing training related to configuration control and clearance and tagging processes that was conducted in the previous two years. The inspectors determined that the initial training material reviewed covered the requirements of station administrati1ve procedures for configuration control. However, based on inspector discussions with SROs and members of the root cause team, the inspectors determined that SROs believed that component configuration was allowed to be tracked in the logs; this practice had been normalized at CPS. This normal practice of tracking configuration of components in the narrative log was not in accordance with any procedural guidance reviewed by the inspectors.
The knowledge gap between what was allowed by approved processes and procedures versus the actual methods and standards that CPS had been implementing was addressed in immediate station corrective actions that were implemented following this event. Corrective actions taken and planned are discussed in section XXXX. Additionally, the inspectors reviewed training materials and held discussions with training management related to training of equipment operators related to plant tours and general area observations (i.e.
"operator rounds"). The inspectors confirmed the equipment operators are given both initial and
continuing training related to operator rounds performance standards. Inspector reviews and discussion with training management indicated a thorough training program related to operator rounds. Operator rounds not being completed properly is a finding Operator rounds being inadequate is a violation of TS 5.4.1
- 6. Evaluate the licensee's compliance with, and adequacy of, procedural guidance for performing system alignments, controlling equipment configuration, performing equipment tag-outs and control room log keeping as it pertains to the cause(s) of the event. Draper The inspectors identified several examples of situations where procedures and work instructions that were in place at the time of the event were not followed.
- Clearance Order 139455 contained a Special Instruction that directed the operators to restore the Division 2 diesel generator to standby per procedure 3506.01 P002, "Division 2 Diesel Generator Operations." The senior reactor operator closed the CO without performing 3506.01 P002.
- OP-AA-108-106, "Equipment Return to Service," Step 4.3, required that "if equipment will not be restored to the Equipment Line-up/Restoration position or the original condition, then another approved equipment status control mechanism shall be used to document equipment status (i.e. Equipment Status Tag , administrative clearance/tagout). OP-AA-108-101 , "Control of Equipment and System Status," shall be used to document abnormal equipment configuration and shall be immediately applied following equipment restoration.
An approved equipment status control mechanism was not used. The senior reactor operator entered the need to perform procedure 3506.01 P002 in the operations narrative logs.
- OP-AA-109-101 , "Clearance and Tagging," Step 10.2 .1, required that if a lift position is determined to be different from the normal lineup position for the present plant condition and not tracked by another C/O or procedure, then Shift Management shall be notified and equipment tracking initiated.
The lift positions for 1DG160 and 1DG161 were closed , which is not the normal lineup position for the plant condition, but equipment tracking via an approved equipment status control mechanism was not used.
- OP-AA-108-106, "Equipment Return to Service," Step 4.4.9, required shift management to confirm applicable operating procedures are complete and any equipment line-ups directed to be completed by the operating procedures are completed prior to declaring equipment or systems Operable.
The SRO declared the Division 2 DG operable without verifying that procedure 3506.01 P002 had been completed.
- OP-AA-108-106, "Equipment Return to Service," Step 4.4 .14 required shift management to confirm that equipment has been walked down as appropriate to verify that it can be safely operated to fulfill its design function.
The SRO declared the Division 2 DG operable without confirming that the Division 2 DG had been walked down to verify it can be operated to fulfill its design function.
- OP-AA-108-103, "Locked Equipment Program," Step 4.1.5 required that if the licensee positions a component other than indicated on the locked equ ipment checklist or approved procedure, then the component shall be controlled in accordance with OP-AA-108-101 , "Control of Equipment and System Status.
When valves 1DG160 and 1DG161 were no longer being controlled by the CO, they were no longer being controlled in accordance with OP-AA-108-101 , and no longer meeting the OP-AA-108-103 requirement.
- CPS 1401 .09, "Control of Systems and Equipment Status," Step 3.5.1 required the licensee to utilize the System Status File to track the status of plant systems and to maintain the System Status File in binders and/or a designated file drawer.
The licensee has discontinued use of the System Status File and instead uses various electronic databases. Log keeping errors were identified, but they did not appear to contribute to the event.
- 7. Evaluate licensee planned and completed corrective actions following the EDG event to the extent possible and assess if prior opportunities (e.g., surveillances, maintenance, and self or nuclear oversight assessments) existed to have identified the problem at an earlier point in time. Murray Corrective actions:
* -Operations Director memos sent to the operations shift managers related to accountability and procedure use and adherence. These memos, which were required to be acknowledged by all operations department personnel and briefed by the operations shift managers, covered various administrative procedural requirements including: procedure use and adherence, control of plant equipment, stop work criteria, operations decision making, operability procedure requirements.
* -Face to face discussions with Operations Department leaders and the Operations Director.
* -Just-in-time training was given to all operations on the requirments of HU-AA-104, Procedure Use and Adherence.
* -Changed the clearance and tagging methodology to include signed restoration steps. Restoration steps were previously included as restoration instruction "notes." These notes were expected to be completed as a procedure, however, the clearance order was allowed to be closed without documenting these restoration steps had been completed.
* -Created a "procedure-in-Progress" program - procedure number
* -Three Day Stand-down with all station personnel - covered case studies and !learnings form the event
* -Revised the equipment operator rounds points to include logging emergency diesel generator starting air pressures down-stream of the air tank isolation valves.
* -Operations shift managers are reviewing logs and at least two completed procedures at the end-of-each shift.
* -root cause is in progress
* -performing training assessments - operator training will included procedural compliance
* -equipment operator training on general area checks and operator rounds
- 8. Determine whether recent internal and external operating experience involving configuration control, risk management and oversight of activities were appropriately evaluated and determine the adequacy of any corrective actions planned or completed. Phillips Corrective actions from the previous event were ineffective.
Performance Assessment: (b)(5) P~rfqrm~nce Deficiency:J I (b)(5) I (b )(5) (b)(5) Significance: I I I (b)(5) Enforcement: (b)(5) ViolatiqQ :J I (b)(5) (b)(5) Contrary to thEt~t:>oveJ .. (b)(5)
Disposition: This violation is to be determined an NCV. Review of the Grand Gulf event that occurred on September 23, 2016, is scheduled under IR 4108876 but not due for completion until July 13, 2018.
- 9. Continually evaluate the complexity and significance of the event to determine if the circumstances warrant escalation of the inspection to an augmented inspection team. Phillips
- 10. Identify any lessons learned from the Special Inspection , and prepare a feedback form on recommendations for improving reactor oversight process (ROP) baseline inspection procedures . All
Clinton SIT June 2018
- 1. ADMIN: Who is my licensee contact? Caroline Joseph 815-217-4600, Cell ... l ___*_ * -*-_*-*_-. .+
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- 2. Arrange for parking_
Me Laura Team member 1 Team member 2 Jeff Mitman - HQ SD Risk Pat
- 3. We need W IFI passwords.
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- 5. Get external OE from Karla D
(=b)=(5=)1 6 . Set up an inspection report D
- 7. Documents: Copy of timeline What was the status of DC power?
Could RCIC have been used if the plant heated up? When did they go from mode 5 to mode 4? What was the status of the electrical buses? When was the ERAT taken out and returned to Service?
- 8. Copy of any statements provided and the names of everybody involved. (Develop safety-culture questions)
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+G. Org Chart of 1,*1ho was in OGG on day and nights and \*,*hat were the operating crew makeups 11 . Condition reports associated with tho issue.
- 12. Copy of tho control room and EO logs from the time the initial OOS was hung on Division 2 until it was discovered and the risk was reevaluated to Red.
4-a. Operator Log procedure
- 44. Equipment 008 procedure
- 15. Copies of the Turnover sheets for EO, RO, SROs during the time period.
- 16. Shift turnover procedure.
4+. Copy of tho promp Who wrote the prompt?
- 48. Equipment Status Tag procedure
- 49. Loss of AC power procedure
~- Any procedures that would be used is LOSP occurred during tho Div 1 outage (e.g. SBO, Flex, Abnormal , diesel recovery)
~- List of Operations/NOS audits/self assessments for tho last 2 years
- 22. rounds procedure - What if anything has the licensee done about this going so long without being recognized by the rounds operator?
- 23. Equipment alignment checklists filled out due to corrective actions
~- CR for CO2 tank issue An evaluation was performed to determine tho Gause of tho CO2 tank outlet vahm being loft in a position different from its required position. Tho review GonGludod that tho last time tho 1.*alvo was manipulated 'Nas per a GloaranGo order that was hung to support generator inspections during the last refueling outage. The clearance was removed on 5/24/16 and the incorrect valve position disG01.<<orod on Q/22/16. (IR 2718753)
- 25. Marked up electrical drawings of the status of Both DIV 1 and Div 2 AC and DC from the time DIV 1 was taken out of service.
~ - Copy of OP AA 108 112
- 27. What are we looking for:
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- 28. Does Laura need anything else?
Exelon Position Paper, EXC-WP-03,"FLEX Guidance for Shutdown/Refueling Modes," Rev 1, The shutdown safety procedure, step 4.15 discusses tho use of FLEX to minimize or "eliminate" risk. It refers to OU AA 103, step 4 .8. When you get a GhanGe Gould you forv.*ard a Gopy of that proGedure? Go over assumptions on SOP
c Is RCS Head vent large enough c Could licensee inject with DFP & were SRVs available o Status of DC power [1 Could RCIC have been used if plant heated up n Has the licensee used the simulator to figure out how this would have played out. c Does flex go to both Div 1 and Div 2? Notes Note 1 From: Rodriguez, Lionel Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 11 :02 PM To: Stoedter, Karla <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov> Cc: Sanchez Santiago, Elba <Elba.SanchezSantiago@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Update on Div. 2 EOG Unavailability during Outage
- Hello, Based on a quick discussion w/ Richard Champley (Senior License Holder), and a search of the Operations Logs, it appears the Air Start Receiver valves were shut for the Division 2 EOG on 5/5/18 during the planned Division 2 System Outage Window through a Clearance Order (C/O 139455). The 1DG160 and 1DG161 valves (Air Receiver Outlet Valves) were supposed to have been restored to their required position during the Final Clear of the Clearance Order by implementation of the Division 2 EOG restoration procedure to standby (3506.01 P002). On 5/9/18, the Clearance Order was cleared, but because the Division 2 SX system had not yet been restored the Division 2 EOG was not restored to its standby configuration. This was recognized, and a log entry was generated to track completion of that. It appears to me that the log entry was lost in the shuffle. On 5/11/18, the Division 2 SX system was restored and a separate correction log entry was made which stated the Division 2 EOG was available and in standby.
On 5/14/ 18 they commenced their Division 1 System Outage Window and began protecting the Division 2 EOG. We will continue to feed you more information as we get it. Lionel Rodriguez Clinton Acting Resident Inspector Note 2 TS
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Note 3 Preliminary Timeline May 9 @ 5:25pm The control room logged the clearance order on the Division 1 Diesel Generator had been removed but the DG remained in maintenance lockout pending restoration of the Division 2 Shutdown Service Water SOW. It also stated, restoration per 3506.01 P002 would need to be performed to restore Division 2 DG to standby. (The residents searched the logs and did not find an entry stating this action had been performed.) May 11 @3:30am The overall shutdown risk included in the logs stated both Division 1 and 2 Diesel Generators were available. May 11 @ 6:50am The Division 2 Diesel Generator was logged as being available and in standby. May 12 @ 1:30am Plant Entered Mode 4 May 14@ 12:45am The licensee entered the Division 1 outage window. May 17 @ 3:00pm The licensee identified the Division 2 air receiver outlet valves were closed, and therefore the Division 2 Diesel Generator was inoperable and unavailable. (Both Division 1/2 DGs OOS) May 17 @ 3:45pm The licensee restored the Division 2 Diesel Generator to available. Other Information:
- The change in shutdown risk associated with this condition was:
o Electric: From Yellow to Red due to no onsite power sources available o Spent Fuel Pool Cooling: From Green to Orange due to one Fuel Pool Cooling method available and NOT capable of being supplied by an on-site power source. o Decay Heat Removal: From Yellow to Orange due to one SDC loop with no on-site power source.
- At the time this condition was discovered RHR 'B' was the in-service train for shutdown cooling and RHR 'C', in conjunction with the SRVs, was the alternate method of shutdown cooling. The Division 2 DG being inoperable meant neither method had an available on-site power source.
- The licensee initiated a prompt investigation for this issues, they also issued a Mode 2 restraint until plant walk downs, verifying other safety systems had been appropriately restored , is completed. The licensee is projecting completion by 1900 today.
Note 4 Internal operating experience. Assign#: 10 AR # : 02718753 Aff Fae: Clinton Assign Type: ACIT Status: COMPLETE Priority: Assigned To: ANTOMK Due Date: 10/ 28/ 2016 Schedule Ref: Prim Grp: A5110OPCE Orig Due Date: 10/ 28/ 2016 Unit Condition: Sec Grp: Assignment Details Subject/Description: Tailgate to all ops crews t he requirements of OP-AA-101- 1 03, Locked equipment program. Document results and create any addit ional actions if needed. Assignment Completion In Progress A daily order is being issued to all ops crews discussing t he requirements Notes: from the locked valve program. MKA 10/ 27/ 16 Completion Notes: See lnprogress notes
Issue IR# Licensee's Response Resolution Notes 1 OU-CL-104 p.29 Says no on-site source available is Red Also 1 offsite and 1 onsite source available to the same Div is orange. Why weren't they orange. 2 OU-CL-104 p. 12 When either Div 1 or Div 2 Bus is de-energized the other Bus Will have its associated DG and two off-site sources available unless approved by the SSRB per OU-AA-103 Att 1 Want the approval. 3 OU-CL-104 p. 12 Electric Power Orange risk is not allowed step 4.5.3.10 4 OU-CL-104 p. 12 NCV Step 4.5.3.7 Div. 1 or Div 2 is always available
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Violation Operators failed to perform CPS 3506.01 P002, "Division 2 Diesel Generator Operations," in conjunction with the removal of C/O 139455 as required by the C/O restoration instructions on May 9, 2018.
Violation Operators failed to perform OP-AA-108-103, "Locked Equipment Program," Revision 2, Step 4.1 .5, which stated, "If plant conditions require a locked component to be positioned in a manner other than that indicated on the locked equipment checklist or approved procedure, then UNLOCK and REPOSITION equipment in accordance with OP-AA-108-101, 'Control of Equipment and System Status.'" Valves 1DG 160 and 1DG 161 were normally locked open valves. Licensee procedure OP-AA-108-101, "Control of Equipment and System Status," Revision 14, Step 4.1 .1 .1, stated, "Utilize an ACPS [abnormal component positioning sheet] for aligning equipment outside of routine operations. For situations, excluding routine operation, where a component, system, or structure 1s required to be placed in a position differing from its normal lineup, the alignment must be done utilizing an Abnormal Component Position Sheet. The ACPS will document proper evaluation, performance and restoration of the alignment, ensuring plant configuration control is maintained."
Violation Procedure OP-AA-109-101, "Clearance and Tagging," Revision 12, Step 10.2.1 stated, "If a lift position is determined to be different from the normal lineup position for the present plant condition and not tracked by another C/O or procedure, then the Shift Management shall be notified and equipment tracking initiated."
Violation Operators failed to perform OP-AA-108-106, "Equipment Return to Service," Revision 5, Step 4.3, which required that "if equipment will not be restored to the Equipment Line-up/Restoration position or the original condition, then another approved equipment status control mechanism shall be used to document equipment status {i.e. Equipment Status Tag, administrative clearance/tagout). Procedure OP-AA-108-101 , 'Control of Equipment and System Status,' shall be used to document abnormal equipment configuration and shall be immediately applied following equipment restoration." In addition, neither Step 4.4. 9 of OP-AA-108-106 which stated, "Applicable Operating Procedures are complete and any equipment line-ups directed to be completed by the Operating Procedures are completed ," nor Step 4.4.14, which stated, "The system/equipment has been walked down as appropriate to verify that it can be safely operated to fulfill its design function ," were completed as required.
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Violation The inspectors determined th-a t the licensee's failure to promptly identify that the Division 2 EDG air start receiver isolation valves were not in the correct position was a performance deficiency.
Violation Performance Deficiency: The inspectors determined that the licensee's failure to include the Division 2 EOG air start manifold pressures in the 'C' area rounds points was a performance deficiency
Findings Multiple Examples of failing to Follow Procedure. Failure to Identify A Condition Adverse to Quality. Equipment Operator's Rounds Points had Inadequate Acceptance Criteria
Identification Credit Block 5 of IMC 0612, Appendix B, states that a measure of _ subjectivity is anticipated and accepted when making decisions regarding identification credit. To make these determinations, inspectors and regional staff should consider not only the definitions of these terms, but also past experience, related precedents, and the over-arching regulatory message that the determination could send. (b)(5)I
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Inspector Takeaways Lots of little things eventually become big things. The Obvious isn't always so Obvious. What are the rounds operators actually looking at?
Normally, items found by the licensee while conducting operator rounds would be considered licensee identified in accordance with IMC 0612 , "Issue Screening ." However, Block 5 of IMC 0612 , Appendix B, states that past experience, related precedents and the over-arching regulatory message should be considered when determining a finding's identification credit. After careful consideration of the above items, the inspectors characterized the finding as self-revealing to align with the NRC's over-arching message regarding the need for improved operations department performance.
EA-18-104 Mr. Bryan C. Hanson Senior VP , Exelon Generation Company, LLC President and CNO, Exelon Nuclear 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:
CLINTON POWER STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2018051 AND PRELIMINARY WHITE FINDING
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On August 3, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 This letter transmits (or "discusses") [describe the enclosed supporting documentation if included (Enclosure)] a finding that has preliminarilly been determined to be White. A finding with low to moderate increased safety significance that may require additional NRC inspections. As described in this letter, on May 17, 2018, an Apparent Violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8.2, Condition B.3, were self-revealed for the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality. This resulted in the unavailability and inoperability of the Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator when it was relied upon for plant safety. With the Division 1 Emergency Diesel Generator already out of service for planned maintenance a loss of offsite power would have resulted in a station blackout condition that could have resulted in a long term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core. This finding was assessed based on the best available information, using the applicable Significance Determination Process (SOP). The final resolution of this finding will be conveyed in separate correspondence. {Add either in the body of the letter, or as an attachment to the letter, [the basis for the staff's significance determination]. Include in this discussion [important assumptions used in the staff's evaluation and other information that will clearly identify to the licensee the basis for the staff's preliminary significance determination, with the objective of promoting a common understanding of the significance of the finding]. If the preliminary determination is Greater than Green and additional information is required to make a final determination, [request additional information from the licensee necessary for the staff in making its final determination]. Do not include information that may be proprietary or SUNS/.} {Where applicable, [describe the licensee's compensatory measure(s) taken while long term corrective action is being implemented. {If an apparent violation is associated with the finding, include: " The licensee's corrective actions included .. .The finding is also an apparent violation of NRC requirements and is being considered for escalated enforcement action in accordance with the Enforcement Policy, which can be found on the NRC's Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html ."} In accordance with NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, we intend to complete our evaluation using the best available information and issue our final determination of safety significance within 90 days of the date of this letter. The significance determination process encourages an Last Revised or Reviewed: July 2017
B. Hanson open dialogue between the NRC staff and the licensee; however, the dialogue should not impact the timeliness of the staff's final determination. Before we make a final decision on this matter, we are providing you with an opportunity to (1) attend a Regulatory Conference where you can present to the NRC your perspective on the facts and assumptions the NRC used to arrive at tile finding and assess its significance, or (2) submit your position on the finding to the NRC in w riting. If you request a Regulatory Conference, it should be held within 40 days of the receipt of this letter and we encourage you to submit supporting documentation at least one week prior to the conference in an effort to make the conference more efficient and effective. The focus of the Regulatory Conference is to discuss the significance of the finding and not necessarily the root cause(s) or corrective action(s) associated with the finding. If a Regulatory Conference is held, it will be open for public observation. If you decide to submit only a written response, such submittal should be sent to the NRC within 40 days of your receipt of this letter. If you decline to request a Regulatory Conference or to submit a written response, you relinquish your right to appeal the final SOP determination, in that by not doing either, you fail to meet the appeal requirements stated in the Prerequisite and Limitation sections of Attachment 2 of NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609. If you choose to send a response, it should be clearly ma rked as a "Response to (An) Apparent Violation(s); (EA- 18-104 )" and should include for the apparent violation(s): (1) the reason for the apparent violation(s) or, if contested, the basis for disputing the apparent violation(s); (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved; (3) the corrective steps that will be taken; and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Your response should be submitted under oath or affirmation and may reference or include previously docketed correspondence, if the correspondence adequately addresses the required response. Additionally, your response should be sent to the U .S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Center, Washington, DC 20555-0001 with a copy to [Branch Chief Name, Title], U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region [#], [Address] within 40 days of the date of this letter. If an adequate response is not received within the time specified or an extension of time has not been granted by the NRC, the NRC will proceed with its enforcement decision or schedule a Regulatory Conference. Please contact Ms. Karla Stoedter at 630-829-9731, and in writing within 10 days from the issue date of this letter to notify the NRC of your intentions. If we have not heard from you within 10 days, we will continue with our significance determination and enforcement decision. The final resolution of this matter will be conveyed in separate correspondence. Because the NRC has not made a final determination in this matter, no Notice of Violation is being issued for these inspection findings at this time. In addition, please be advised that the characterization of the apparent violation described above may change as a result of further NRC review."} In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room and in the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html Sincerely, Last Revised or Reviewed: July 2017
B. Hanson Patrick L. Louden , Director Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF-62 Enclosure(s): Inspection Report No. 05000461/2018051 Last Revised or Reviewed: July 2017
EA-18-104 Mr. Bryan C. Hanson Senior VP , Exelon Generation Company, LLC President and CNO, Exelon Nuclear 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:
CLINTON POW ER STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2018051 AND PRELIMINARY WHITE FINDING
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On August 3, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 This letter transmits a finding that has preliminarily been determined to be White. A finding with low to moderate increased safety significance that may require additional NRC inspections. As described in this letter, on May 17, 2018, an Apparent Violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8.2, Condition B.3, were self-revealed for the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality. This resulted in the unavailability and inoperability of the Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator when it was relied upon for plant safety. With the Division 1 Emergency Diesel Generator already out of service for planned maintenance a loss of offsite power would have resulted in a station blackout condition that could have resulted in a long term loss of the ability to cool the reactor core. This finding was assessed based on the best available information, using the applicable Significance Determination Process (SOP). Included in the body of the enclosed inspection report is the basis for the staff's preliminary determination of significance. The final resolution of th'is finding will be conveyed in separate*correspondence. The licensee's corrective actions included (1) communicating accountability and emphasis on procedure use and adherence; (2) just in time training to all operations department staff on the procedure use requirements; (3) conducting a three-day stand down to discuss case studies and lessons learned; and (4) revising the equipment operator round points to include the EOG starting air manifold pressures.The finding is also an apparent violation of NRC requirements and is being considered for escalated enforcement action in accordance with the Enforcement Policy, which can be found on the NRC's Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html."} In accordance with NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, we intend to complete our evaluation using the best available information and issue our final determination of safety significa nce within 90 days of the date of this letter. The significance determination process encourages an open dialogue between the NRC staff and the licensee; however, the dia logue should not impact the timeliness of the staff's final determination. Before we make a final decision on this matter, we are providing you with an opportunity to (1) attend a Regulatory Conference where you can present to the NRC your perspective on the facts and assumptions the NRC used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance, or (2) Enclosure
submit your position on the finding to the NRC in writing. If you request a Regulatory Conference, it should be held within 40 days of the receipt of this letter and we encourage you to submit supporting documentation at least one week prior to the conference in an effort to make the conference more efficient and effective. The focus of the Regulatory Conference is to discuss the significance of the finding and not necessarily the root cause(s) or corrective action(s) associated with the finding. If a Regulatory Conference is held, it will be open for public observation. If you decide to submit only a written response, such submittal should be sent to the NRC within 40 days of your receipt of this letter. If you decline to request a Regulatory Conference or to submit a written response, you relinquish your right to appeal the final SOP determination, in that by not doing either, you fail to meet the appeal requirements stated in the Prerequisite and Limitation sections of Attachment 2 of NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609. If you choose to send a response, it should be clearly marked as a "Response to (An) Apparent Violation( s ); (EA-18-104)" and should include for the apparent violation( s ): (1) the reason for the apparent violation(s) or, if contested , the basis for disputing the apparent violation(s); (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved; (3) the corrective steps that will be taken; and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Your response should be submitted under oath or affirmation and may reference or include previously docketed correspondence, if the correspondence adequately addresses the required response. Additionally, your response should be sent to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Center, Washington, DC 20555-0001 with a copy to K. Stoedter, Chief, Branch 1, Division of Reactor Projects, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region Ill, 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210, Lisle, IL 60532-4352, within 40 days of the date of this letter. If an adequate response is not received within the time specified or an extension of time has not been granted by the NRC, the NRC will proceed with its enforcement decision or schedule a Regulatory Conference. Please contact Ms. Karla Stoedter at 630- 829- 9731 , and in writing within 1O days from the issue date of this letter to notify the NRC of your intentions. If we have not heard from you within 10 days, we will continue with our significance determination and enforcement decision. The final resolution of this matter will be conveyed in separate correspondence. Because the NRC has not made a final determination in this matter, no Notice of Violation is being issued for these inspection findings at this time. In addition, please be advised that the characterization of the apparent violation described above may change as a result of further NRC review."} In accordance with 10 CFR 2 .390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room and in the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html Sincerely, Patrick L. Louden , Director Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF- 62
Enclosure(s): Inspection Report No. 05000461/2018051 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION Ill Docket Numbers: 50-461 License Numbers: NPF-62 Report Numbers: 05000461/2018051 Enterprise Identifier: 1-2018-051-0000 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Clinton Power Station Location: Clinton, IL Dates: August 3 through September 20, 2018 Inspectors: C. Phillips, Project Engineer L. Kozak, Senior Reactor Analyst J . Mittman, Senior Risk and ?? Analyst Approved by: K. Stoedter, Chief Branch 1 Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the prelim inary significance determination associated with an apparent violation in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. Findings and violations being considered in the NRC's assessment are summarized in the table below. List of Findings and Violations Failure to Follow Multiple Procedures Cornerstone Significance Cross-Cutting Report Section Aspect Mitigating Preliminary White [H .2] - Human 93812-Special Systems AV 05000461/2018050-01 Performance, Inspection Open Field Presence EA- 18-104 On August 23, 2018, the NRC issued Inspection Report 05000461/2018050 which discussed a self-revealed finding with a To-Be-Determined {TBD) significance and an associated Apparent Violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8.2, Condition B.3. The issue involved the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality which resulted in the unavailability and inoperability of the Division 2 Emerqency Diesel Generator when it was relied upon for plant safety. Additional Tracking Items None 2
INSPECTION SCOPE Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedure (IP) 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. OTHER ACTIVITIES-TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 93812- Special Inspection The purpose of this inspection was to complete the preliminary significance determination for an apparent violation 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V documented in NRC Special Inspection Report 05000461/2018050. INSPECTION RESULTS 93812- Special Inspection Failure to Follow Multiple Procedures Cornerstone Significance Cross-Cutting Report Section Aspect Mitigating Preliminary White [H.2] - Human 93812-Special Systems AV 05000461/2018050-01 Performance, Inspection Open Field Presence EA-18-104 On August 23, 2018, the NRC issued Inspection Report 05000461/2018050 which discussed a self-revealed finding with a To-Be-Determined (TBD) significance and an associated Apparent Violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," and Technical Specification 3.8.2, Condition B.3. The issue involved the licensee's failure to follow multiple procedures that affected quality which resulted in the unavailability and inoperability of the Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator when it was relied upon for plant safety.
Description:
On April 30, 2018, the licensee shut down the reactor as part of a scheduled refueling outage. During the outage, the licensee performed maintenance on the Division 2 electrical system wh ich required the Division 2 emergency diesel generator (EDG) to be removed from service. From May 9-1 1, 2018, the licensee completed activities to restore the Division 2 EDG to service. Due to the failure to follow multiple procedures (as discussed in NRC Inspection Report 05000461/2018050), the Division 2 EDG was not restored to an operable status because operations personnel had not repositioned startinq air valves 1DG 160 and 1 DG 161 3
from the closed position to t he open position. With the starting air valves in the closed position, the Division 2 EOG was unable to start if needed. On May 14, 2018, at 12:30 a.m. , since the licensee was unaware that the Division 2 EOG was inoperable and unavailable due to its inability to start caused by the 1DG160 and 1DG161 valves being closed , the licensee began a scheduled maintenance window for the Division 1 4160 Vac bus (1 A 1). As a result of taking bus 1A 1 out of service, the Division 1 EOG was declared inoperable. On May 17, 2018, at 3:03 p.m., a non-licensed operator performing shift rounds identified the 1DG160 and 1DG161 valves were closed and reported this condition to the control room. The licensee declared the Division 2 EOG inoperable, investigated the condition, and subsequently returned the Division 2 EOG to an operable status. Corrective Actions: The licensee initiated several corrective actions including (1) communicating accountability and emphasis on procedure use and adherence; (2) just in time training to all operations department staff on the procedure use requirements; (3) conducting a three-day stand down to discuss case studies and lessons learned; and (4) revising the equipment operator round points to include the EOG starting air manifold pressures. Corrective Action
Reference:
Action Request (AR) 4138790, "Division 2 DG Air Receiver Found Isolated Rounds," dated May 17, 2018. Performance Assessment: Performance Deficiency: The licensee failed to perform activities affecting quality in accordance with prescribed procedures and work instructions as required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures and Drawings," that resulted in the unavailability of the Division 2 EOG when it was relied upon for plant safety. Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor because it adversely affected the configuration control attribute of the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone and its objective of ensuring the availability , reliability, and capability of systems that respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. Specifically, the failure to follow station procedures/work instructions resulted in the unavailability of the Division 2 EOG when it was relied upon for plant safety in a shutdown condition. Significance: The inspectors evaluated the finding against the guidance of IMC 0609 Appendix G , Attachment 1, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process Phase 1 Initial Screening and Characterization of Findings." The finding impacted the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone, specifically the Electric Power Availability Safety Function. The finding represented a loss of system safety function for the EDGs for greater than its TS 3.8.2, Condition B.3, allowed outage time of Immediately which required a phase 2 Appendix G evaluation. The phase 2 evaluation was conducted using IMC 0609 Appendix G, Attachment 3, and "Phase 2 Significance Determination Process Template for BWR during Shutdown." A Region Ill senior reactor analyst (SRA) completed the phase 2 evaluation and concluded that a phase 3, or detailed risk evaluation, would be needed to refine the phase 2 evaluation. Summarv from Soecial lnsoection Reoort 4
The detailed risk evaluation (DRE) covered a 6.5 day period when the Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator (DG) was inadvertently unavailable during a refueling outage. The Division 2 DG had been inoperable and unavailable as part of planned Division 2 480 VAC electrical distribution and Emergency Service Water (SX) systems maintenance activities. When the Division 2 systems work was completed and the systems restored on May 11, 2018 (at 2:30 am), operators incorrectly declared the Division 2 DG available. At this time , the Division 2 DG starting air isolation valves (1DG160 and 1DG161) remained closed, which would prevent starting air from reaching the DG air start motors, making the DG inoperable, unavailable and non-functional because it would not and could not be started on any demand signal. On May 14, 2018, at 12:30 am, as the licensee was unaware that the Division 2 DG was unavailable, the licensee began a scheduled maintenance window on the Division 1 480 VAC bus 1A 1. As a result of taking the bus out of service, the Division 1 DG was declared inoperable. At this time neither Division 1 nor 2 DG was functional On May 17, 2018, at 3:03 pm, a non-licensed operator performing shift rounds identified the 1DG 160 and 1DG 161 valves were inappropriately closed and reported this condition to the control room. The licensee declared the Division 2 DG inoperable and investigated the condition . The licensee restored the valves to the open position and declared the Division 2 DG available at 3:45 pm. After the licensee performed OP-AA-108-106, the licensee declared the Division 2 DG operable at 9:04 pm. During the 6.5 day period Division 2 DG was not operable, available or functional as the licensee expected. During the 3.5 day period from May 14th to May 17th , neither the Division 1 nor 2 DG was available to deal with a Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP) if one occurred. As described in inspection report 2018050, a Phase 1 Significance Determination Process (SOP) screening and a phase 2 SOP evaluation were completed for the finding using the guidance of IMC 0609 Appendix G, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process". As a result, the NRC determined that a detailed risk evaluation was needed to further evaluate recovery strategies. These strategies included 1) restoration of the Division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator (EOG), 2) plant-specific mitigating system strategies such as the Division 3 cross-tie to Division 2, 3) use of FLEX, and 4) the recovery of offsite power. As a result the inspection report initially characterized the significance of this finding as "to be determined." Summary of Preliminary (Phase 3) Significance Determination The Clinton SPAR model, revision 8.54 was modified to add a Shutdown Mode 4 Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP) event tree based on the existing Grand Gulf shutdown SPAR model. The model was further modified to use Clinton specific system fault trees and to incorporate diesel generator recovery, IFLEX electrical, FLEX suppression pool cooling, FLEX injection, potential recovery of high pressure core spray (HPCS) pump, potential recovery of reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC), potential use of alternate injection systems such as installed fire pumps, B.5.b fire pumps, B.5.b reactor depressurization methods, manual containment venting capability, offsite power recovery, and the potential cross-tie of the Division 3 diesel enerator to Division 2 electrical distribution s stem. Human error robabilities in addition to 5
equipment failure probabilities were added for all actions requiring manual alignment and operation. The detailed risk evaluation considers the many different core cooling methods potentially available. However, the results indicate that successful mitigation of the event relies on operator action to restore AC power by one of several methods - DG 2 recovery, FLEX electrical, Division 3 to Division 2 cross-tie, or offsite power recovery. The analysis is complex since mitigation of a LOOP event in the degraded condition significantly relies on operator action. The risk results are driven by human error. None of the many operator actions modeled to mitigate the postulated LOOP/SBO event were assumed to be resource limited. This is in recognition that the plant was in a refueling outage with extra operations, maintenance and engineering staff available. Few of the many actions modeled to mitigate the postulated LOOP/SBO were assumed to be limited by time available. However, the overall sequence was modeled assuming operators have one hour to recover the Division 2 diesel generator before an extended loss of AC power (ELAP) is declared. Once ELAP is declared, operators will pursue the FLEX method to re-power Division 2. If FLEX fails, the Division 3 cross-tie, will be attempted. For the dominant core damage sequence, the time to core damage is approximately13 hours, this was considered to be adequate time with some margin, but not extra or expansive time, given the level of manual effort required and the number of concurrent methods of mitigation that were modeled. The finding exposure time that was quantitatively assessed was the 3.5 day period that both emergency diesel generators were unavailable. The full exposure time was approximately 6.5 days. However, the risk results are dominated by the 3.5 days when neither diesel was available. The result of the detailed risk evaluation is a finding of low to moderate safety significance (White). The best estimate change (i.e., delta) in core damage frequency for the 3.5 day period , using reasonable and realistic assumptions, was estimated to be 3.8E-6 per year. The dominant sequence was a loss of offsite power, failure to recover the Division 2 EOG leading to an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP) declaration, failure to maintain the reactor depressurized, failure to inject at high pressure, and the failure to cross-tie the Division 4KV bus to the Division 2 4kV bus. Sensitivity evaluations were performed to understand the influence of important assumptions. The results of the sensitivity evaluations showed a range of outcomes from very low safety significance (green) to substantial safety significance (yellow). The sensitivity evaluations were used to confirm the best estimate outcome - low to moderate (White) safety significance. See Table 1. Cross-cutting Aspect: As discussed in Inspection Report 05000461/2018050, the finding had a cross-cutting aspect in the Field Presence component of the Human Performance cross-cutting area. (H.2) Enforcement: Apparent Violation: Title 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, "Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings," requires, in part, that activities affecting quality be prescribed by documented procedures of a type appropriate to the circumstances and be accomplished in accordance with these procedures. Clearance Order 139455 instructions required the performance of CPS 3506.01 P002, 6
"Division 2 Diesel Generator Operations," Revision 3a, in conjunction with the removal of out-of-service tags on May 9, 2018. Procedure OP-AA-108-103, "Locked Equipment Program," Revision 2, Step 4.1.5, stated, "If plant conditions require a locked component to be positioned in a manner other than that indicated on the locked equipment checklist or approved procedure, then UNLOCK and REPOSITION equipment in accordance with OP- AA-108-101, "Control of Equipment and System Status." Procedure OP- AA-108-101, "Control of Equipment and System Status," Revision 14, Step 4.1.1.1, stated, "Utilize an ACPS for aligning equipment outside of routine operations." Procedure OP-AA-108-106, "Equipment Return to Service," Revision 5, Step 4.3, required that "if equipment will not be restored to the Equipment Line-up/Restoration position or the original condition, then anot her approved equipment status control mechanism shall be used to document equipment status (i.e. Equipment Status Tag, administrative clearance/tagout). Procedure OP-AA-108-101, 'Control of Equipment and System Status,' shall be used to document abnormal equipment configuration and shall be immediately applied following equipment restoration." Procedure OP-AA-108-106, "Equipment Return to Service," Revision 5, Step 4.4.9, which stated, "Applicable Operating procedures are complete and any equipment line-ups directed to be completed by the Operating Procedures are completed." Procedure OP-AA-108-106, "Equipment Return to Service," Revision 5, Step 4.4.14, stated, "The system/equipment has been walked down as appropriate to verify that it can be safely operated to fulfill its design function." Procedure OP- AA- 109- 101 , "Clearance and Tagging," Revision 12, Step 10.2. 1 stated, "If a lift position is determined to be different from the normal lineup position for the present plant condition and not tracked by another C/O or procedure, then the Shift Management shall be notified and equipment tracking initiated." Technical Specification 3.8.2, "AC Sources-Shutdown," Condition B.3, states, in part, that an inoperable EOG be restored to an operable status immediately. Between May 9 and May 17, 2018, the licensee apparently failed to: Perform CPS 3506.01P002, "Division 2 Diesel Generator Operations," Revision 3a, in conjunction with the removal of C/O 139455 as required by the C/O restoration instructions. Perform OP-AA-108-103, "Locked Equipment Program," Revision 2, Step 4.3, valves 1DG160 and 1DG161 were normally locked open valves and an ACPS was not utilized to track valve status. Perform OP- AA- 108- 106, "Equipment Return to Servic-e," Revision 5, Step 4.3, when valves 1 DG 160 and 1DG 161 were left in an abnormal position an approved equipment status control mechanism was not used to track equipment status. Perform OP- AA- 108- 106, "Equipment Return to Service," Revision 5, Step 4.4.9, when the equipment was declared operable the applicable operating procedure CPS 3506.01 P002 had not been completed and equipment line-ups directed to be completed by the operating 7
procedures were not completed. Perform OP- AA- 108- 106, "Equipment Return to Service," Revision 5, Step 4.4.14, when the system was declared operable without being walked down. Perform OP-AA-109-101, "Clearance and Tagging ," Revision 12, Step 10.2.1 , when the lift position was different from t he normal lineup for the present plant condition and equipment tracking was not initiated. Additionally, because the licensee was not aware of the EDG's inoperability the required action in TS 3.8.2, Condition B.3 was not followed . EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was controlled to protect from public disclosure. No proprietary information was documented in this report.
- On September 24, 2018, risk analysts presented the preliminary significance assessment results to Mr. T. Stoner, Clinton Power Station, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff during an exit meeting.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED 93812- Special Inspection 8
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- Day Shift
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- Day Shift
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Plant is in mode 5 operation Commenced first hang of C/O 145877 and 145878, which secures and drains the division 2 shutdown service water system. Step 1 of these Clearance Orders is to perform procedure CPS 3211.01 section 8.3 ..4 which removes the Division 2 Shutdown Service Water system from service and places the division 2 Emergency Diesel Generator Maintenance switch in Maintenance (Lockout) . This makes the division 2 DG INOPERABLE and UNAVAILABLE. No diesel generator components were tagged per these C/Os. Electrical team performes CPS 3514.01C006 (4160V Bus 181 Bus Outage) step 5.2.30 which directs partia l performance of CPS 3506.01 to remove F6/F6-1 fuses and secure the Division 2 DG lubrication system . This is a pre-requisite for the division 2 vital bus outage. De-energized division 2 AC vital bus (4160V Bus 181) per CPS 3514.01C006 Completed hanging C/O 143955 (C1R18 4.16KV BUS 181 OUTAGE {AP-1Bl))for the 4160V Bus 1B1 bus outage. This C/O closed 1DG160 and 1DG161, Division 2 DG Air Receiver "A" Outlet and "B" Outlet respectively and prevented the division 2 DG from starting as a requirement for personnel protection. Completed hanging C/O 145843 foir division 2 shutdown service water system outage window, which also requires the maintenance switch in Maintenance (Lockout) . Completed final clear of C/O 143955. This restored 1DG160 and 1DG161 to the CLOSED position per 3506.0lV00l. A log entry was made specifying that the procedure 3506.01P002 needs to be performed to return the diesel generator to standby. 3506.01P002 is the procedure which restores the diesel generator starting air system and opens 1DG160/1DG161 Ops Elect rical team partially performs 3506.01P002 to restore the fuses and lubrication system which were previously removed from service per 3514.01C006 (4160V Bus 181 Bus Outage). This was performed in accordance with restoration from 3514.01C006 (4160V Bus 1B1 Bus Outage). Completed final clear of C/O 145843 for the water side of the C1R18 - DIV 2 SX SYSTEM OUTAGE 1El2F0148 AND 1E12F0688. Completed partial clears of C/Os 145877 and 145878 along with fil l and vent of div 2 SX system. Div 2 DG was declared AVAILABLE. Valves 1DG160 and 1DG161 were still CLOSED at this t ime and would not be identified until 5/17 /18 at 17:25. Commenced installation of Rx cavity gate. RHR-B remains INOPERABLE due to min flow line replacement. Entered ITS LCO 3.9.9 A.1 for one shutdown cooling system INOPERABLE to verify an alternate decay heat removal system is available (LPCS feed and blleed through SRVs and SF/FC heat exchanger cooling for the suppressiion pool). Entered Mode 4 operation. Division 2 diesel generator was declared OPERABLE. ERAT feed is now AVAILABLE but remains INOPERABLE with the ERAT Static Var Compensators out of service. RHR-8 is now OPERABLE. Current system lineup is RHR-A/8/C and LPCS all OPERABLE. HPCS is INOPERABLE and UNAVAILABLE. Div 1 DG is OPERABLE and div 2 DG is logged as OPERABLE. RAT offsite power feed is OPERABLE. ERAT power feed is energized and ava ilable, but is INOPERABLE. RHR-A and LCPS is INOPERABLE and UNAVAILABLE for system outage window. Alternate decay heat removal is now RHR-C feed and bleed with SRVs and SF/FC heat exchangers for suppression pool cooling. ERAT SVC was placed in service. ERAT remains INOPERABLE but AVAILABLE awaiting PMT. HPCS and div 3 DG are now AVAILABLE.
Clinton SIT June 2018
- 1. ADMIN : Who is my licensee contact? Caroline Joseph 815-217-4600, Celll
- 2. Arrange for parking.
Me Laura Rob Murray Jason Draper Jeff Mitman - HQ SD Risk Pat Prema
- 3. I/Vo need \!VIFI passwords.
- 4. 1 (b)(5)1
- 5. Get external OE from Karla D
- 6. Sot up an inspection report
- 7. Documents: Copy of timeline What was the status of DC power?
Could RCIC have been used if the plant heated up?
\f\.'hen did they go from mode 5 to mode 4?
What was the status of the electrical buses? When was tho ERAT taken out and returned to Ser¥ice?
- 8. Copy of any statements provided and the names of everybody involved. (Develop safety-culture questions)
Q. Org Chart
- 10. Org Chart of who was in OGG on day and nights and what were the operating crew makeups
- 11. Condition reports associated with the issue.
- 12. Copy of tho control room and EO logs from the time the initial OOS was hung on Division 2 until it was discovered and the risk was reevaluated to Red .
1d. Operator Log procedure
- 14. Equipment GOS procedure
- 15. Copies of the Turnover sheets for EO, RO, SROs during the time period .
- 16. Shift turnover procedure.
- 17. Copy of tho promp Who wrote the prompt?
- 18. Equipment Status Tag procedure
- 19. Loss of AC power procedure
- 20. /\ny procedures that would be used is LOSP occurred during tho Di¥ 1 outage (e.g. SBO, Flex, Abnormal, diesel reco*.iery)
- 21. List of Operations/NOS audits/self assessments for the last 2 years
- 22. rounds procedure What if anything has the licensee done about this going so long without being recognized by the rounds operator?
2d. Equipment alignment checklists filled out duo to correcti*.ie actions
- 24. CR for CO2 tank issue An e1.<<al1::1ation was J:)erforrned to determine the ca1::1se of the CO2 tank 01::1tlet valve 13eing left in a J:JOsition different from its req1::1ired position. The re*.iiew concl1::1ded that the last time the 1.<<alve was maniJ31::1lated was J:Jer a clearance order that was h1::1ng to Sl::IJ:JJ:!0rt generator insJ:Jections during the last refueling 01::1tage. The clearance was rerno 1red on .5/24/16 and the incorrect vah,1e J:JOSition discovered on 9/22/16. (I~
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- 25. Marked up electrical drawings of the status of Both DIV 1 and Div 2 AC and DC from the time DIV 1 was taken out of service.
2e. Co~y of OP 44 106 112 ' l. . ___________________ (. _. b)~(SJI
- 28. Root Cause team lead interview - Scheduled
- 19, Root Ca1a1se proced1a1res
- 30. These reports:
Non Responsive
!(b)(5) 31 (b )(5)
- 32. Does Laura need anything else?
Exelon Position Pa er, EXC-WP-03,"FLEX Guidance for Shutdown/Refueling Modes," Rev 1,
;:. +!=lo shutdown safety wocoduro, stop 4. 15 discfJsses the use of FLEX to minimize or "eliminato!!
risk. It refers lo OU AA 103, step 4 .8. When yofJ 9et a Chanco coulet yo.. forward a capy of tt:lat pracedure? Go over assumptions on SOP Is RCS Head vent large enough [J Could licensee inject with DFP & were SRVs available Status of DC power Could RCIC have been used if plant heated up Has the licensee used the simulator to figure out how this would have played out. r Does flex go to both Div 1 and Div 2? Notes Note 1 From: Rodriguez, Lionel Sent: Thursday, May 17, 20181 1:02 PM To: Stoedter, Karla <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov> Cc: Sanchez Santiago, Elba <Elba.SanchezSantiagio@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Update on Div. 2 EOG Unavailability during Outage
- Hello, Based on a quick discussion w/ Richard Champley (Senior License Holder), and a search of the Operations Logs, it appears the Air Start Receiver valves were shut for the Division 2 EDG on 5/5/18 during the planned Division 2 System Outage Window through a Clearance Order (C/O 139455). The 1DG160 and 1DG161 valves (Air Receiver Outlet Valves) were supposed to have been restored to their required position during the Final Clear of the Clearance Order by implementation of the Division 2 EOG restoration procedure to standby (3506.01 P002). On 5/9/18, the Clearance Order was cleared, but because the Division 2 SX system had not yet been restored the Division 2 EDG was not restored to its standby configuratiori. This was recognized, and a log entry was generated to track completion of that. It appears to me that the log entry was lost In the shuffle. On 5/1 1/18, the Division 2 SX system was restored and a separate correction log entry was made which stated the Division 2 EOG was available and in standby.
On 5/14/18 they commenced their Division 1 System Outage Window and began p rotecting the Division 2 EDG. We will continue to feed you more information as we get it. Lionel Rodriguez Clinton Acting Resident Inspector Note 2 TS
Initial log entry 05/05/2018 Commenced hanging nrst hong checklist 001 ror C/0 145843 ror t he 13:00 OMslon 2 SX SOW and repair of the 1E12F0148 and 1E12F0688 valves. For this. CJO Otvlslon 2 SX wlll be drained per CPS 3211.01. Thl.s makes Division 2 SX INOPERA8LE. No rrs entry 11 required es SX 11 not required In moctes 4 and 5 per LCO 3.7, 1. However, this Is a Mode 2 restraint as well as a restraint to secondary containment Operability due to SX system valves open for dralnlno or venting Inside secondary cootalnment. After restoration rrom the dearance, division 2 sx will need n11
- l'ld vent per CPS 3211.01.(Bulpltt, Patnck Joseph, MISC]
05/06/2018 completed t;inglng C/O 145843. P1aced holders lock on dearance order 00:31 untll draining Is verified to be sufficient for slart of work,(Tapla, Menuet J, MISC] 05/09/2018 C/0 1394SS Div 2 Bus Outage) has beeruel"llOVed fr.om l>lv-2 OG, Div 2 17:25 0G rerozi1ns to malnteoance lockout pendlng..restorat1on of Div 2 SX SOW. Res.toratlon pre 3506.0lP00? will need to be crlorm~tstor-e Div 2 OG to standby.(Grlffln1 Mk:haetJ, MJSC] Note 4 Condition found log entry
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Note 5 Preliminary Timeline May 5@ 17:03 The ERAT became unavailable. May 9 @ 5:25pm The control room logged the c learance order on the Division 1 Diesel Generator had been removed but the DG remained in maintenance lockout pending restoration of the Division 2 Shutdown Service Water SOW. It also stated, restoration per 3506.01 P002 would need to be performed to restore Division 2 DG to standby. (The residents searched the logs and did not. find an entry stating this action had been performed.) May 11 @3:30am The overall shutdown risk included in the logs stated both Division 1 and 2 Diesel Generators were available. The Rx cavity gate was installed. When exactly did drain down commence? May 11 @ 6 :50am The Division 2 Diesel Generator was logged as being available and in standby.
May 12 @ 1:30am Plant Entered Mode 4 May 13@ 6:08 ERAT is Available May 14@ 12:45am The licensee entered the Division 1 outage window. May 17@ 3:00pm The licensee identified the Division 2 air receiver outlet valves were closed, and therefore the Division 2 Diesel Generator was inoperable and unavailable. (Both Division 1/2 DGs unavailable) May 17@ 3:45pm The licensee restored the Division 2 Diesel Generator to available. Other Information:
- The change in shutdown risk associated with this condition was:
o Electric: From Yellow to Red due to no onsite power sources available o Spent Fuel Pool Cooling: From Green to Orange due to one Fuel Pool Cooling method available and NOT capable of being supplied by an on-site power source. o Decay Heat Removal: From Yellow to Orange due to one SOC loop with no on-site power source.
- At the time this condition was discovered RHR 'B' was the in-service train for shutdown cooling and RHR 'C', in conjunction with the SRVs, was the alternate method of shutdown cooling. The Division 2 DG being inoperable meant neither method had an available on-site power source.
- The licensee initiated a prompt investigation for this issues, they also issued a Mode 2 restraint until plant walk downs, verifying other safety systems had been appropriately restored, is completed. The licensee is projecting completion by 1900 today.
Note4 Internal operating experience.
Assign#: 10 AR#: 02718753 Aff Fae: Clinton Assign Type: ACIT Status: COMPLETE Priority: Assigned To : ANTOMK Due Date: 10/ 28/2016 Schedule !Ref: Prim Grp: ASllOOPCE Orig Due Date: 10/28/2016 Unit Condition : Sec Grp: Assignment Details SubjecUDescrlptlon: Tailgate to all ops crews t he requirements of OP*AA*l0l* l 03, Locked equipment program. Document results and create any additional actions If needed. Assignment Completion In Progress A dally order Is being Issued to all ops crews discussing the requirement s Notes: from the locked valve program. MKA 10/27/16 Completion Notes: See lnprogress notes
Issue IR# Licensee's Resolution Notes
Response
OU-CL-104 p.29 Says no on-site source available is Red In mode 5 with cavity flooded Also 1 offsite and 1 onsite source available to the same Div is orange. 1 onsite and 1 offsite source Why weren't they orange. is Yellow. Licensee planned to have 2 EOG and 1 offsite prior to Rx Cavity drain down. 2 I OU-CL-104 p. 12 When either Div 1 or Div 2 Bus is de-energized the other Bus Will have its associated DG and two off-site sources available unless approved by the SSRB per OU-AA-103 Att 1 Want the approval. 3 I OU-CL-104 p. 12 Electric Power Oranqe risk is not allowed step 4.5.3.10 OU-CL-104 p. 12 NCV Step 4.5.3.7 Div. 1 or Div 2 is always available 1CO017 Tank Outlet Valve found Closed IR2718753 Spoke with There was no finding associated with this issue. John Robbins about this. Need to see plant fire protection report. 6 I OP-AA-108-103, Locked Equipment Program Step 4 .1.5. tf plant c:ondihons require a locked component to be pos1tloned in a manner other than that indicated on lhe locked equipment checklist o, approved procedure, then UNLOCK and REPOSITION equipment in accordance with OP-AA-108-101, "Control of Equipment and
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OP AA-108-101 Step
4 ,1. 1. Use of ACPS and EST(s)
- 1. Utilize an ACPS for aligning equipment outside of routine operations.. For situations. exduding routine operation, Where a component system. or structure rs reqmed to be placed in a posit""' dlffenng from rts normal lineup, the alognment must be done utJkzmg an Abnormal Component PosatJon Sheet The ACPSwill document proper evaluabOn. performance and restoration of the alignment. ensuring plant configurabon control is maintained.
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- 4. Utilize EST{s) In conjunction with tile ACP~ ag the C,5)1Jli :w1e.!!!(s) leff in an abnormal position, The ACPS ,s useo to document approva s, positioning and restoration of these component{s). The EST(s) identify the temporary status of tile equipment posttions at the point of control.
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4.11.2. The l'l:!port contenl wil cons,sl ot a COMPARISON or planned KSF status (from lhe shuldown safety p&M) t o ~ KSF staitus. IOEHTIFICATtON of i.q,lanned entriM inlO s&atus YELLOW, ORANGE, Of RED and IDENTIFICATION of unplsnned unavailability of equipmenl ~ * &o al'lutdown u fety duttng pe,lods wtlen the equlp-nent was needed to lt.lppOrt a KSF.
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- count d unpllnned safety status changes lhal are c:h.wltcteriled as due to 1.11 HU/THU C1TOf.
8 TS 3.8.2 No N/A Get applicability clarified 9 What if anything has the licensee done about this going so long without being recognized by the rounds operator?
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