ML21090A116
| ML21090A116 | |
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| Site: | Brunswick |
| Issue date: | 03/31/2021 |
| From: | NRC/RGN-II |
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| Download: ML21090A116 (26) | |
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BRUNSWICK HARRIS 2020 Annual Assessment Meeting Reactor Oversight Process Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II ML21090A11610
Purpose Discuss licensee performance in 2020 Address Findings and Performance Indicators Information Meeting with a Q&A Session
Agenda
Introductions
NRC Mission Statement and Strategic Goals NRC Resident Inspector Program NRC COVID-19 Response Reactor Oversight Process Review Annual Assessment Summary Brunswick Harris Questions/Answers
Introductions
Brunswick Resident Inspectors Galen Smith - Senior Resident Inspector Mark Schwieg/Coleman Curran - Resident Inspector Harris Resident Inspectors John Zeiler - Senior Resident Inspector Casey Smith - Resident Inspector Regional Personnel Stewart Bailey - Branch Chief Phil Niebaum - Senior Project Engineer Donna Jackson - Senior Project Engineer
NRC Mission Statement and Strategic Goals The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment Safety Strategic Goal - Ensure the safe use of radioactive materials Security Strategic Goal - Ensure the secure use of radioactive materials
Resident Inspector Program Resident inspectors live in the communities they serve Perform inspections onsite at Brunswick, Harris Provide daily oversight of plant activities, including the control room Routinely discuss safety concerns with plant personnel and senior management Observe emergency drills and provide support to NRC decision makers for actual emergencies or urgent issues
NRC Response to COVID-19 Maintain emergency response capabilities Risk-inform "eyes on" inspections Monitor plant activities through inspections &
oversight
Expanded use of telework where appropriate Maintained Continuity of Operations Coordinated w/ industry on best practices NRC Response to COVID-19 https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html
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 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 INCREASING SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE INCREASING NRC OVERSIGHT WHITE GREEN YELLOW RED
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Duke Energy/Brunswick operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment Brunswick was in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for all of 2020 NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections at Brunswick for 2021 Brunswick
NRC Inspection Activities Approximately 5780 hours0.0669 days <br />1.606 hours <br />0.00956 weeks <br />0.0022 months <br /> of inspection and related activities Resident inspectors assigned for onsite inspection coverage throughout the year 10 regional inspections Brunswick for 2020
Brunswick PIs and Findings January 1 through December 31, 2020 All Green Performance Indicators Four Green / Severity Level IV inspection findings
NRC Inspection Findings Failure to Provide Adequate High Pressure Coolant Injection Preventive Maintenance Procedures (Inspection Report (IR) 2020003)
Inadequate Procedure Leads to the Unexpected Opening of all Main Steam Bypass Valves (IR 2020002)
Failure to Comply with Radiation Work Permit Requirements (IR 2020001)
Failure to Correct Non-Cited Violations for Motor-Operated Valve (IR 2020001)
Brunswick
Questions on Brunswick?
Senior Resident Inspector - Galen.Smith@nrc.gov Resident Inspector - Mark.Schwieg@nrc.gov Main Office - 404.997.5120
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Duke Energy/Harris operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment Harris was in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for all of 2020 NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections at Harris for 2021 Harris
NRC Inspection Activities Approximately 5130 hours0.0594 days <br />1.425 hours <br />0.00848 weeks <br />0.00195 months <br /> of inspection and related activities Resident inspectors assigned for onsite inspection coverage throughout the year 11 regional inspections Harris for 2020
Harris PIs and Findings January 1 through December 31, 2020 All Green Performance Indicators Five Green / Severity Level IV inspection findings
NRC Inspection Findings Inadequate Surveillance Procedure for Control Rod Testing (Inspection Report (IR) 2020004)
Failure to Identify and Correct a Condition Adverse to Quality Associated with a Source Range Nuclear Instrument (IR 2020011)
Failure to Implement Adequate Procedure for Replacing a Turbine Electro-Hydraulic Solenoid Valve (IR 2020003)
Inoperability of 'B' Train ESCW Chiller Due to Trip on High Compressor Oil Temperature (IR 2020002)
Failure to Identify and Correct Condition Adverse to Quality on Safety-Related Emergency Battery Terminals (IR 2020001)
Harris
Getting in Touch with the NRC Website - www.nrc.gov Report an Emergency - 301-816-5100 Safety Concern or Allegations 800-695-7403 l allegation@nrc.gov Questions/Information - OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov or 404-997-4417
NRC Social Media
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NRCgov
Questions on Harris?
Senior Resident Inspector - John.Zeiler@nrc.gov Main Office - 404.997.5150
Questions and Feedback Nuclear Regulatory Commission l Region II April 21, 2021 Public Meeting Feedback Form:
Navigate to the Public Meeting Schedule (recently held) and click the Meeting Feedback link for this meeting, or press the [more] link for this meeting and then click the Meeting Feedback link on the Meeting Details page.