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MONTHYEARML24032A0252024-02-0505 February 2024 NRC Initial Test Program and Operational Programs Integrated Inspection Report 05200026-2023009 ML24010A0712024-01-31031 January 2024 Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 (Security Notifications, Reports and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting) ML24031A6102024-01-31031 January 2024 Cyber Security Inspection Report 05200026/2024401 - Public ML24029A0592024-01-30030 January 2024 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure Responses to NRC Request for Additional Information for Refueling Outage 1R24 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report Enclosure 2, GAE-NRCD-RF-LR-000002 P-Attachment, Rev. 0 ML24016A1132024-01-30030 January 2024 Correction of Unit 1 Amendment Nos. 96 and 190 and Unit 2 Amendment Nos. 74 and 173 Adoption of Standard Technical Specifications Westinghouse Plants NL-24-0031, Inservice Inspection Program Owner'S Activity Report (OAR-1) for Outage 2R232024-01-29029 January 2024 Inservice Inspection Program Owner'S Activity Report (OAR-1) for Outage 2R23 IR 05000424/20244032024-01-26026 January 2024 Information Request for the Cyber-Security Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 05000424/2024403; 05000425/2024403 NL-24-0020, Plan, Unit 1 Responses to NRC Request for Additional Information for Refueling Outage 1R24 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report2024-01-22022 January 2024 Plan, Unit 1 Responses to NRC Request for Additional Information for Refueling Outage 1R24 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report ML23347A2092024-01-17017 January 2024 Voluntary Requests for Data, Information, And/Or Observation ML23279A0042024-01-17017 January 2024 Amendment No. 194 to Remove Combined License Appendix C NL-23-0926, Correction of Technical Specification Typographical Error2024-01-12012 January 2024 Correction of Technical Specification Typographical Error ML23341A2042024-01-12012 January 2024 Request for Additional Information Exemption Requests for Physical Barriers (EPID L-2023-LLE-0018 & L-2023-LLE-0021) ML23345A1312024-01-0303 January 2024 Withholding Letter - SNC Fleet - Physical Barriers Exemption (L-2023-LLE-0018 and L-2023-LLE-0021) ML23317A2072023-12-22022 December 2023 Issuance of Amendments 223 and 206 Regarding Revision to Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-339-A, Relocate Technical Specification Parameters to the COLR Consistent with WCAP-1448 ML23335A1222023-12-19019 December 2023 Safety Evaluation Regarding Implementation of Mitigating Strategies Related to Order EA-12-049 (EPID L-2023-LRQ-0002) - Letter ML23353A1702023-12-19019 December 2023 LAR-22-002, TS 3.8.3 Inverters Operating Completion Time Extension Letter ML23310A2922023-12-0707 December 2023 Issuance of Amendment for Exception to Regulatory Guide 1.163, LAR 23 007 ML23339A1812023-12-0707 December 2023 Correction Letter Regarding License Amendment Request: More Restrictive Action for Technical Specification 3.1.9 ML23338A2182023-12-0606 December 2023 Project Manager Reassignment NL-23-0878, Request for Exemption from Security Event Notification Implementation2023-11-29029 November 2023 Request for Exemption from Security Event Notification Implementation ML23289A1632023-11-28028 November 2023 Letter and Amendment 195 and 192 LAR-23-006R1 TS 3.1.9 More Restrictive Action NL-23-0827, Response to Requests for Additional Information for a License Amendment Request and a Proposed Alternative Related to TS 3.4.142023-11-17017 November 2023 Response to Requests for Additional Information for a License Amendment Request and a Proposed Alternative Related to TS 3.4.14 ML23318A4582023-11-14014 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05200025/2023003 ML23312A3502023-11-14014 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05200026/2023003 ML23306A3552023-11-0808 November 2023 NRC Initial Test Program and Operational Programs Integrated Inspection Report 052000/262023008 ML23268A0572023-11-0707 November 2023 Issuance of Amendments 194 & 191 Request for License Amendment Relocation of Technical Specification 3.7.9, Spent Fuel Pool Makeup Water Sources (LAR-23-003) IR 05000424/20234022023-11-0606 November 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000424/2023402 and 05000425/2023402 IR 05000424/20230032023-10-27027 October 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000424/2023003 and 05000425/2023003 ML23291A1512023-10-18018 October 2023 Information Request for the Cyber Security Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 0520026/2024401 ML23263A9852023-10-12012 October 2023 Issuance of Amendments Nos. 221 and 204, Regarding Technical Specification 5.5.11.C, Acceptance Criteria for Charcoal Filter Testing ML23283A0472023-10-0808 October 2023 Neop Letter Dated October 8, 2023 - Vogtle 3 & 4 - TS 3.7.6 License Amendment Request NL-23-0750, Response to Second Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request: Technical Specification Revision to Adopt TSTF-339-A, Relocate Technical Specification Parameters to the Colr2023-10-0404 October 2023 Response to Second Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request: Technical Specification Revision to Adopt TSTF-339-A, Relocate Technical Specification Parameters to the Colr NL-23-0745, Refueling Outage 1R24 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report2023-09-22022 September 2023 Refueling Outage 1R24 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report ML23254A2032023-09-13013 September 2023 Initial Test Program and Operational Programs Inspection Report 05200025/2023013 ML23241B0212023-09-12012 September 2023 Review of Quality Assurance Topical Report ML23234A2352023-09-0808 September 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure Notification of Full Compliance of Required Action for NRC Order EA-12-049 Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events IR 05000424/20230912023-09-0505 September 2023 Plan Units 1 and 2 - NRC Investigation Report 2-2022-006 and Notice of Violation - NRC Inspection Report 05000424/2023091 and 05000425/2023091 ML23234A3002023-09-0101 September 2023 NRC Integrated Inspection Report 05200026/2023003 ML23243A0092023-08-31031 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 & 4 (Report 05200025 2023005 & 05200026 2023005) NL-23-0695, Response to Round 2 Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request for Technical Specification 3.8.3, Inverters Operating, Completion Time Extension (LAR-22-002S2)2023-08-31031 August 2023 Response to Round 2 Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request for Technical Specification 3.8.3, Inverters Operating, Completion Time Extension (LAR-22-002S2) ML23243B0252023-08-30030 August 2023 Exam Corporate Notification Letter (210 Day) IR 05000424/20230052023-08-29029 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 & 2 - Report 05000424/2023005 and 05000425/2023005 NL-23-0666, License Amendment Request: Remove Combined License Appendix C (LAR 23-008)2023-08-28028 August 2023 License Amendment Request: Remove Combined License Appendix C (LAR 23-008) 2024-02-05
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August 4, 2023 Jamie Coleman Regulatory Affairs Director Southern Nuclear Operating Company 7825 River Road, BIN 63031 Waynesboro, GA 30830
SUBJECT:
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT (VEGP), UNIT 3 - INITIAL TEST PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05200025/2023011
Dear Jamie Coleman:
On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at VEGP, Unit 3. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which the inspectors discussed on July 11, 2023, with Mr. Glen Chick, VEGP Units 3 & 4 Executive Vice President, and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined a sample of construction activities conducted under your Combined License (COL) as it relates to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of these documents. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any), will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system ADAMS. ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
J. Coleman 2 Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.
Sincerely, Signed by Davis, Bradley on 08/04/23 Bradley J. Davis, Chief Construction Inspection Branch 2 Division of Construction Oversight Docket Nos.: 5200025 License Nos: NPF-91
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report (IR) 05200025/2023011 w/attachment: Supplemental Information cc w/ encl: Distribution via LISTSERV
ML23215A082 X Non-Sensitive X Publicly Available X SUNSI Review Sensitive Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RII/DCO RII/DCO RII/DCO NAME C. Even J. Eargle B. Davis DATE 08/04/2023 08/03/2023 08/04/2023 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Region II Docket Numbers: 5200025 License Numbers: NPF-91 Report Numbers: 05200025/2023011 Enterprise Identifier I-2023-011-0035 Licensee: Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Facility: Vogtle Unit 3 Combined License Location: Waynesboro, GA Inspection Dates: April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023 Inspectors: J. Eargle, Senior Resident Inspector - Testing, Division of Construction Oversight (DCO)
S. Egli, Senior Construction Inspector, DCO B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector, DCO Approved by: Bradley J. Davis, Chief Construction Inspection Branch 2 Division of Construction Oversight Enclosure
SUMMARY
OF FINDINGS Inspection Report (IR) 05200025/2023010; April 1 - June 30, 2023; Vogtle Unit 3 Combined License, initial test program and operational programs integrated inspection report.
This report covers a three-month period of announced inspections of startup testing and operational programs by resident and regional inspectors. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, or Red), using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Significance Determination Process. Cross-cutting aspects are determined using IMC 0310, Aspects Withing the Cross-Cutting Areas. All violations of NRC requirements are dispositioned in accordance with the NRCs Enforcement Policy. The NRCs program for oversight of AP1000 start-up activities is described in IMC 2514, AP1000 Reactor Inspection Program - Startup Testing Phase.
A. NRC-Identified and Self Revealed Findings None B. Licensee-Identified Violations None 2
REPORT DETAILS Summary of Plant Construction Status During this report period for Unit 3, the licensee completed surveillance testing to meet Technical Specification Mode 1 requirements, and power ascension testing at 25%, 50%, and 75% power plateaus. This testing included remote shutdown room testing, loss of offsite power testing at 25% and 50% power plateaus, and a plant trip from 100% power. Also, the licensee entered a planned maintenance outage at the end of the inspection period.
- 3. OPERATIONAL READINESS Cornerstones: Operational Programs IMC 2514, AP1000 Reactor Inspection Program - Startup Testing Phase 3T01 Initial Test Program (Startup)
- a. Inspection Scope The inspectors used appropriate portions of the inspection procedure (IP) to observe the licensee's performance of the following procedure to verify if Unit 3 could be tripped from the remote shutdown workstation and be maintained stable in Hot Standby conditions for at least 30 minutes. The inspectors observed the conduct of these procedures to verify if they satisfied the applicable quality and technical requirements of the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) and the Technical Specifications.
3-GEN-ITPS-640, Remote Shutdown Workstation Startup Test Procedure, Ver.
3.1 The inspectors used appropriate portions of the IP to review the test results of the following procedure to verify if Unit 3 could be tripped from the remote shutdown workstation and be maintained stable in Hot Standby conditions for at least 30 minutes. The results were reviewed to verify whether the test satisfied the applicable technical and quality requirements of the UFSAR and Technical Specifications.
3-GEN-ITPS-640, Remote Shutdown Workstation Startup Test Procedure, Ver.
3.1
- b. Findings No findings were identified.
3T02 Initial Test Program (Startup)
- a. Inspection Scope 3
The inspectors used appropriate portions of the IP to review the results of the following procedure used to verify if in response to a simulated loss of load the rapid power reduction system operated to reduce the nuclear power to a level capable of being handled by the steam dump system for a large load rejection. The results were reviewed to verify whether the test satisfied the applicable technical and quality requirements of the UFSAR.
3-PLS-ITPS-605, Rapid Power Reduction Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 4.0
- b. Findings No findings were identified.
3T03 Initial Test Program (Startup)
- a. Inspection Scope The inspectors used appropriate portions of the IP to observe the licensee's performance of the following procedure to verify if Unit 3's automatic control systems had the ability to sustain a manual main generator trip from 100% rated thermal power and to bring the plant to stable conditions following the transient, in addition to assessing the dynamic response of the plant when the turbine was subjected to its maximum overspeed condition. The inspectors observed the conduct of this procedure to verify if they satisfied the applicable quality and technical requirements of the UFSAR and the Technical Specifications.
3-GEN-ITPS-636, Plant Trip from 100% Power Startup Test Procedure, Ver.
2.1
- b. Findings No findings were identified.
3T04 Initial Test Program (Startup)
- a. Inspection Scope The inspectors used the appropriate portions of the IP to review the results of the post fuel load core verification to verify if all fuel assemblies were loaded into the vessel in the correct location and orientation consistent with the prespecified configuration for the initial reactor core. The inspectors reviewed the results to verify if they met the technical and quality requirements of the UFSAR and the Technical Specifications.
- b. Findings No findings were identified 4
- 4. OTHER INSPECTION RESULTS 4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
.1 Exit Meeting.
On July 11, 2023, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. Glen Chick, VEGP, Units 3 &4 Executive Vice President, and other licensee and contractor staff members.
Proprietary information was reviewed during the inspection period but was not included in the inspection report.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensees and Contractor Personnel S. Briggs, Testing and Turnover Director A. Nix, ITP Director E. Loehlein, Operations Director J. Coleman, Regulatory Affairs Director R. Nicoletto, NI Manager J. Hartman, Shift Operations Manager D. Trafford, Operations Support Manager C. Parkes, Operations Services Manager S. Leighty, Regulatory Affairs Manager W. Garrett, Licensing Manager C. Houseal, Startup Manager J. Olsen, NI Supervisor F. Bonilla, Startup M. Lindquist, Startup K. Middlebrooks, Startup P. Miner, Startup J. Abshire, Startup J. Andino Valle, Startup M. Easter, Startup LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Item Number Type Status Description None LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
- 3. OPERATIONAL READINESS Section 3T01 3-GEN-ITPS-640, Remote Shutdown Workstation Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 3.1 3-GEN-ITPS-618, Power Ascension Test Sequence Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 4.0 3-GOP-202, Plant Shutdown 25% Power To Mode 3, Ver. P=0.15 3-EOP-E-0, Reactor trip or Safeguards Actuation, Ver. 1.1 3-EOP-ES-0.1, Reactor Trip Response, Ver. 1.2 3-AOP-601, Evacuation of Main Control Room, Ver. 3.0 WO# 1115729 6
Section 3T02 3-PLS-ITPS-605, Rapid Power Reduction Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 4.0-V3TPC1 3-PLS-ITPS-605, Rapid Power Reduction Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 4.0-V3TPC2 3-PLS-ITPS-605, Rapid Power Reduction Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 4.0-V3TPC3 WO 1115185 CR 10945112 CR 10945714 CR 10946157 CR 10937936 CR 10939329 CR 10939330 CR 10945549 Section 3T03 3-GEN-ITPS-636, Plant Trip from 100% Power Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 2.1 3-GEN-ITPS-618, Power Ascension Test Sequence Startup Test Procedure, Ver. 6 CR 10978042 Section 3T04 3-GOP-301, Attachment 24, Initial Fuel Loading Mode 6 Entry Checklist, Ver. K=0.10 NMP-RE-007-F03, Vogtle 3&4 - Core Verification Signoff, Ver. 1 Unit 3 Core, Cycle 1 Core Map, 10/04/2022 LIST OF ACRONYMS COL Combined License IMC Inspection Manual Chapter IP inspection procedure IR inspection report NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission PARS Publicly Available Records UFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis Report VEGP Vogtle Electric Generating Plant 7