IR 05000387/2022501
| ML22332A022 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 11/28/2022 |
| From: | Daniel Schroeder Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Berryman B Susquehanna |
| References | |
| IR 2022501 | |
| Download: ML22332A022 (1) | |
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November 28, 2022
SUBJECT:
SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 -
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000387/2022501 AND 05000388/2022501
Dear Brad Berryman:
On October 20, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Kevin Cimorelli, Site Vice President and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Docket Nos. 05000387 and 05000388 License Nos. NPF-14 and NPF-22
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000387 and 05000388
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000387/2022501 and 05000388/2022501
Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-501-0013
Licensee:
Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC
Facility:
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Berwick, PA
Inspection Dates:
October 17, 2022 to October 21, 2022
Inspectors:
J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
C. Highley, Senior Resident Inspector
J. Kulp, Senior Reactor Inspector
J. Schoppy, Senior Reactor Inspector
Approved By:
Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) 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.
REACTOR SAFETY
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise. The exercise scenario simulated a small coolant leak into containment, followed by a design basis loss of coolant accident, and increased radiation levels indicative of loss of the fuel cladding barrier on October 18, 2022.
71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the following submitted Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan changes.
- E2022-09-08-01, S-2022-09-08-01, SSES Site Boundary Changes
- E-2022-09-06-01-04, S-2022-09-06-01, 9.1.2 Drills and Exercises, Revision 65
This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for biennial emergency plan exercise on September 14,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Sample (IP Section 02.12)===
- (1) October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
- (1) October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) October 1, 2021 through June 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On October 20, 2022, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Kevin Cimorelli, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
NRC Submittal - 2022 Federal Exercise - October 18, 2022
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Emergency Plan
Revision 66