ML21113A261
| ML21113A261 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 04/23/2021 |
| From: | Katie Mccurry NRC/RGN-II |
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| References | |
| Download: ML21113A261 (25) | |
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REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS
- CONSTRUCTION REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS 2020 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
- REGION II
- APRIL 28, 2021
Discuss licensee performance in 2020 Address findings and Performance Indicators Observation Meeting PURPOSE 2
AGENDA Introduction Resident Inspector Program (Operating and Construction)
Review of Reactor Oversight Process (ROP & cROP)
Discussion of Plant Performance Results (ROP & cROP)
NRC Response to COVID-19 NRC Closing Remarks NRC available to address public questions 3
NRC MISSION STATEMENT 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.
STRATEGIC GOALS SAFETY: Ensure the Safe Use of Radioactive Materials SECURITY: Ensure the Secure Use of Radioactive Materials 4
REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS 5
INSPECTION o 11 Regional Inspections in Radiation Protection, Security, Cyber Security, Design Basis Assurance, and Emergency Planning o 2 resident inspectors on site - issue four quarterly inspection reports per year and walk through the plant routinely PERFORMANCE INDICATORS o 17 Performance Indicators o Licensee submits data to NRC quarterly o Inspection program verifies accuracy o Data available on NRC website REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS 6
RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Inspectors live in the community and work at the Nuclear Plants o Provide routine oversight at the plants 7
RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Routine visits to control room and meetings with plant managers o Prioritize inspections based on important plant activity 8
RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM Observe emergency exercises and provide support for any real emergencies or urgent issues 9
RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Support NRC allegation process for plant employees and the public o Routinely discuss safety concerns with plant management and operators 10
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o All Performance Indicators were Green o 3 Green non-cited violations o 1 Green Finding o 1 White Violation - Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone VOGTLE UNITS 1 & 2 FINDINGS & PERFORMANCE INDICATORS January 1 - December 31, 2020 Southern Nuclear Operating Company did not properly calibrate containment radiation monitors which could have resulted in offsite response organizations implementing unnecessary public protective actions Vogtle Units 1 & 2 were in the NRC Regulatory Response Column (Column 2) during the first and second quarter 2020 On June 24, 2020, the NRC completed a review of corrective actions and determined the actions restored compliance for these monitors and returned Vogtle to the licensee response column in the third quarter of 2020 12
2020 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT VOGTLEUNITS 3 & 4 13
VOGTLE UNITS 3 & 4 REGION II cROP ORGANIZATION Laura Dudes Regional Administrator (RA)
Joel Munday Deputy RA Marissa Bailey Director DCO Nicole Coovert Branch Chief CIB1 Brian Kemker, Brian Griman, Senior Resident/
Resident Bradley Davis Branch Chief CIB2 Jason Eargle, Jason Parent, Senior Resident/
Resident - Testing 14
CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Inspectors live in the community and work at the nuclear plant construction site o Provide daily coverage and oversight of plant construction and testing activities 15
CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Construction Inspections o Initial Test Program Inspections o Operational Programs Inspections 16
10 CFR 52.103 DETERMINATION All ITAAC completed by licensee Finding all ITAAC are met Operation is authorized and fuel load may commence ITAAC are no longer requirements for the plant Tech Specs and operating license conditions take over 52.103(g)
Finding 17
CONSTRUCTION REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS Action Matrix Columns (Units 3 & 4)
Licensee Response Regulatory
Response
Degraded Performance Multiple/Repetitive Degraded Cornerstone Unacceptable Performance Vogtle Units 3 and 4 - Licensee Response Column of the NRCs Construction Reactor Oversight Process (cROP) Action Matrix for 2020 18
o Continue Baseline Inspections o All Inspection Findings Green o Seven Green Non-Cited Violations o One Severity Level IV Traditional Enforcement Violation o Status of Confirmatory Orders Discussed in End of Cycle Letter Dated March 3, 2021: ML21061A216 VOGTLE UNITS 3 & 4 PERFORMANCE 19
Maintain emergency response capabilities Monitor plant activities through inspections &
oversight Risk-informing "eyes on" inspections NRC RESPONSE TO COVID-19 www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html 20
Dedicated Continuity of Operations Plan Align with Federal, State, and Local guidance NRC RESPONSE TO COVID-19 www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html Expanded use of telework where appropriate 21
- Website - www.nrc.gov
- Questions/Information -
OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov or 404-997-4417
- Allegations 800-695-7403 GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE NRC 22
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nrcgov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrcgov/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NRCgov Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nrcgov/sets LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-- nuclear-regulatory-commission/
GovDelivery: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNRC/subs criber/new NRC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
VOGTLE UNITS 1, 2, 3 &4 24
END OF PRESENTATION NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
- REGION II
- APRIL 28, 2021 VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS
- CONSTRUCTION REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS 25