ML21089A173
| ML21089A173 | |
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|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee, Mcguire, Catawba, McGuire |
| Issue date: | 03/30/2021 |
| From: | NRC/RGN-II |
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| Download: ML21089A173 (31) | |
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CATAWBA CATAWBA CATAWBA Reactor Oversight Process ML21089A173 Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II MCGUIRE MCGUIRE OCONEE OCONEE OCONEE 2020 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
PURPOSE Discuss licensee performance in 2020 Address findings and Performance Indicators Information Meeting
AGENDA
- Introductions
- Review Reactor Oversight Process
- NRC Response to COVID-19
- Annual Assessment Summary
- Catawba Nuclear Station
- McGuire Nuclear Station
- Oconee Nuclear Station
- Closing Remarks
- NRC available for public questions
Introductions
- Regional Personnel
- Jared Nadel - Acting Branch Chief
- Jannette Worosilo - Senior Project Engineer
- Catawba Nuclear Station Resident Inspectors
- Joseph Austin - Senior Resident Inspector
- Christian Scott - Resident Inspector
Introductions
- McGuire Nuclear Station Resident Inspectors
- Andy Hutto - Senior Resident Inspector
- Ronald Cureton - Resident Inspector
- Oconee Nuclear Station Resident Inspectors
- Adam Ruh - Acting Senior Resident Inspector
NRC REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS Implemented in each of the NRCs four regions Involves inspection and assessment activities Executed by regional and resident inspectors 1
2 3
4 NRC NRC
Reactor Oversight Framework
Reactor Oversight Inputs and Oversight INCREASING SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE Performance Indicators Performance within an expected level; Cornerstone objectives are met Performance outside expected range; Cornerstone objectives are still being met Related cornerstone objectives are being met; Minimal reduction in the safety margin Signals a significant reduction in safety margin in the area measured Findings Very low safety or security significance Low to moderate safety or security significance Substantial safety or security significance High safety or security significance Oversight Baseline Inspection Requires additional NRC oversight Requires more NRC oversight Requires most NRC oversight WHITE GREEN YELLOW RED INCREASING NRC OVERSIGHT
RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM
- Resident inspectors live in the communities they serve
- Perform inspections at McGuire, Catawba, &
Oconee Nuclear Stations
- Provide daily oversight of plant activities
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Maintain emergency response capabilities Risk-informing "eyes on" inspections Monitor plant activities through inspections & oversight
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Expanded use of telework where appropriate Dedicated Continuity of Operations Plan Coordinated with industry best practices
NRC Annual Assessment Summary
Annual Assessment Summary CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION Duke Energy operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment All findings associated with Catawba Nuclear Station in 2020 were Green
Findings and Performance Indicators CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION 1 - Green non-cited violation identified in 2020 1 - Green finding identified in 2020 All Performance Indicators were Green
Annual Assessment Summary CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION Catawba Units 1 and 2 remained in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for the last quarter of 2020 NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections at the Catawba Nuclear Station for 2021
QUESTIONS?
NRC Annual Assessment Summary
NRC Annual Assessment Summary MCGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION
- Duke Energy operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment
- All findings associated with McGuire Nuclear Station in 2020 were Green
Findings and Performance Indicators MCGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION
- 1 - Green non-cited violation identified in 2020
- 1 - Severity Level IV non-cited violation identified in 2020
- All Performance Indicators were Green
NRC Annual Assessment Summary MCGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION
- McGuire Units 1 and 2 remained in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for the last quarter of 2020
- NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections at the McGuire Nuclear Station for 2021
QUESTIONS?
NRC Annual Assessment Summary
NRC Annual Assessment Summary OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION
- Duke Energy operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment
- All findings associated with Oconee Nuclear Station in 2020 were Green
Findings and Performance Indicators OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION
- 5 - Green non-cited violations identified in 2020
- 1 - Severity Level IV non-cited violation in 2020
- 1 - Green finding in 2020
- 1 - Green cited violation in 2020
- All Performance Indicators were Green
NRC Annual Assessment Summary OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION
- Oconee Units 1, 2, and 3 remained in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for the last quarter of 2020
- NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections at the Oconee Nuclear Station for 2021
- In addition to ROP baseline inspections, the NRC plans to conduct IP 93100, Safety-Conscious Work Environment Issue of Concern Follow up.
Safety Conscious Work Environment Assessment OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION
- In August 2020 NRC inspectors assessed the Safety Conscious Work Environment within the Operations Department
- NRC inspectors concluded that warning signs existed in the Operations Department that were indicative of a degraded Safety Conscious Work Environment.
- Once the licensee completes their corrective actions, NRC will conduct a follow-up assessment to determine whether the actions taken are adequate.
QUESTIONS?
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CONTACT THE NRC Catawba NRC resident inspectors
- Phone (404) 997-5130
- Phone (404) 997-5131 McGuire NRC resident inspectors
- Phone (404) 997-5171
- Phone (404) 997-5173 Oconee NRC resident inspectors
- Phone (404) 997-5211
- Phone (404) 997-5213
- Phone (404) 997-5214
QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK Through any computer by going to the Public Meeting Schedule and pressing the Meeting Feedback link for this meeting, or pressing the [more] link for this meeting and then pressing the Meeting Feedback link on the Meeting Details page.
QUESTIONS?