ML22080A019
| ML22080A019 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Hatch, Farley  |
| Issue date: | 03/18/2022 |
| From: | NRC/RGN-II |
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| Download: ML22080A019 (20) | |
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Reactor Oversight Process Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II 2021 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT PLANT FARLEY PLANT HATCH ML22080A019
Farley Resident Inspectors Pete Meier - Senior Resident Inspector Sarah Temple - Resident Inspector Hatch Resident Inspectors Richard Smith - Senior Resident Inspector John Hickman - Resident Inspector Regional Personnel Alan Blamey - Branch Chief Delza Mas Penaranda - Project Engineer
Introductions
Public forum to address Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant & Edwin I.
Hatch Nuclear Plant performance in 2021 Provide an overview on NRC inspection activities NRC Resident Inspectors and Representatives are available for individual discussion; questions and answers Purpose
Agenda Introduction Mission Statement & Strategic Goals Review of Reactor Oversight Process Discussion of Plant Performance Results NRC Response to COVID-19 NRC Closing Remarks NRC available to address public questions
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 STRATEGIC GOAL: Ensure the Safe Use of Radioactive Materials SECURITY STRATEGIC GOAL: Ensure the Secure Use of Radioactive Materials
Reactor Oversight Program Safety Mission Strategic Performance Areas Safety Cornerstones Cross Cutting Areas
Reactor Oversight Program INSPECTION Two resident inspectors are onsite and issue four quarterly inspection reports per year and walk through the plant routinely Regional inspections included Radiation Protection, Security, Cyber Security, Design Basis Assurance, and Emergency Planning PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 17 Performance Indicators Licensee submits data to NRC quarterly Inspection program verifies accuracy Data available on NRC website
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 Reactor Oversight Inputs and Oversight
Resident Inspector Program Inspectors live in the community and work at the Nuclear Plants Provide daily coverage and oversight of plant activity
Resident Inspector Program Daily visits to control room and meetings with plant managers Prioritize inspections based on important plant activity
Resident Inspector Program Observe emergency exercises and provide support for any real emergencies or urgent issues
Resident Inspector Program Support NRC allegation process for plant employees and the public Routinely discuss safety concerns with plant management and operators
Farley Nuclear Plant Findings and Performance Indicators Southern Nuclear Company operated the Farley Nuclear Plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.
Farley was in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for the last quarter of 2021.
All PIs were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded)
5 Green non-cited violations
2 Traditional enforcement violations severity level IV
Southern Nuclear Company operated the Hatch Nuclear Plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.
Hatch was in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for the last quarter of 2021.
All PIs were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded)
One Green non-cited violation Hatch Nuclear Plant Findings and Performance Indicators 1
Slide 14 1
Consider keeping this slide if White/Yellow/Red findings are identified. Otherwise, this slide probably is not necessary.
Nick Hobbs, 1/11/2018
Maintain emergency response capabilities Risk-informing "eyes on" inspections Monitor plant activities through inspections &
oversight NRC Response to COVID-19 https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html
Maintained Continuity of Operations Coord w/ government on best practices Use of telework where appropriate NRC Response to COVID-19 https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html
- On the web - www.nrc.gov
- By phone or email OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov or 404-997-4417
- Allegations 800-695-7403 GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE NRC
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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/
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NRC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
END OF PRESENTATION PLANT FARLEY PLANT HATCH Reactor Oversight Process Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II