ML24116A045
| ML24116A045 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Millstone  |
| Issue date: | 04/25/2024 |
| From: | Paul Krohn Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Carr E Dominion Energy |
| References | |
| EA-23-144 1-2024-001, IR 2024440 | |
| Download: ML24116A045 (1) | |
See also: IR 05000336/2024440
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
Enclosure(s) transmitted herewith contain(s) SUNSI. When separated from enclosure(s), this
transmittal document is decontrolled.
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April 25, 2024
Eric S. Carr
President - Nuclear Operations
and Chief Nuclear Officer
Dominion Energy, Inc.
Innsbrook Technical Center
5000 Dominion Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711
SUBJECT:
MILLSTONE POWER STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 - SPECIAL INSPECTION
FOLLOW-UP REPORT 05000336/2024440 AND 05000423/2024440 AND
PRELIMINARY FINDING (S) OF GREATER THAN VERY LOW SIGNIFICANCE
AND NRC INVESTIGATION REPORT NO. 1-2024-001
Dear Eric Carr:
On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an in-office
follow-up inspection associated with a Special Inspection that occurred at Millstone Power
Station, Units 2 and 3, that was documented in NRC Inspection Reports 05000336/2023440
and 05000423/2023440 (ML24010A177 (non-public) and ML24010A182 (public)). The results of
the follow-up inspection were discussed with Michael OConner, Site Vice President, and other
members of your staff on April 11, 2024.
The special inspection reviewed the circumstances surrounding an event that occurred on
November 8, 2023, and examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to
safety, security, and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the
conditions of your licenses. The special inspection report concluded that there was one issue of
concern which warranted additional review to determine the nature and characterization of any
associated regulatory deficiencies.
The enclosed report documents one or more findings that the NRC has preliminarily determined
to have greater than very low security significance. In accordance with the NRC Enforcement
Manual, the NRC does not discuss the number of security-related findings that are potentially
characterized as greater than very low significance. We assessed the significance of the
finding(s) using the Baseline Security Significance Determination Process for Power Reactors,
and readily available information. The finding(s) and basis for the NRCs preliminary significance
determination are described in the enclosed non-public report (Enclosure 1).
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E. Carr
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The following cross-cutting aspect was assigned to a finding(s) using Inspection Manual
Chapter (IMC) 0310, Aspects Within Cross Cutting Areas: [H.2] - Field Presence.
In accordance with NRC IMC 0609, we intend to complete our evaluation using the best
available information and issue our final determination of safety significance within 90 days of
the date of this letter. The significance determination process (SDP) encourages an open
dialogue between the NRC staff and the licensee; however, the dialogue should not impact the
timeliness of the staffs final determination.
In addition to the inspection, an investigation of the November 8, 2023, event was initiated on
November 14, 2023, by the NRC Office of Investigations (OI) and completed on December 21,
2023. Because the investigation involved security matters that are considered sensitive
information, the details of the investigation are not included in this letter. Based on the evidence
gathered during the investigation, the NRC identified one or more apparent violations (AV(s))
that are being considered for escalated enforcement action in accordance with the NRC
Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is available on the NRCs Web site at
http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html. A factual summary of OI
Investigation Report No. 1-2024-001 is included in the non-public Enclosure 2 to this letter. The
description of the AV(s) is included in the non-public Enclosure 1 of this letter.
Because we have not made a final determination, no notice of violation is being issued at this
time. Please be aware that further NRC review may prompt us to modify the number and
characterization of the AV(s). In addition, since your site has not been the subject of escalated
enforcement actions within the last 2 years, and based on our understanding of your corrective
action, a civil penalty may not be warranted in accordance with Section 2.3.4 of the
Before we make a final decision, you may choose to communicate your position both on the
facts and assumptions used to arrive at the finding(s) and the AV(s), its/their significance,
cross-cutting aspect(s), and to reach a final enforcement decision by either (1) attending and
presenting at a combined regulatory conference/pre-decisional enforcement conference or (2)
submitting your position in writing. You may also choose to accept the finding(s) and the AV(s).
The focus of a combined regulatory conference/pre-decisional enforcement conference is to
discuss the significance of the finding(s), identification of the AV(s), and your corrective actions.
If you choose to respond in writing please mark your response Pre-decisional Reply to EA-23-
144 and send to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Center,
Washington, DC 20555-0001 with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region I; the Director,
Office of Enforcement; the Director, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response; and a
copy to Daniel Schroeder, Chief, Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response
Branch, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region I, 475 Allendale Road, Suite 102, King of
Prussia, PA 19406-1415 within 30 days of the date of this letter. Responses related to the AV(s)
should include: (1) the reason for the AV(s) or, if contested, the basis for disputing the AV(s); (2)
the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved; (3) the corrective steps that
will be taken; and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Your response may
reference or include previously docketed correspondence if the correspondence adequately
addresses the required response.
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E. Carr
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If you request a combined regulatory conference/pre-decisional enforcement conference, it
should be held within 40 days of your receipt of this letter. Please provide information you would
like us to consider or discuss with you at least 10 days prior to any scheduled conference. If you
choose to attend a combined regulatory conference/pre-decisional enforcement conference, it
will be closed for public observation because the NRCs preliminary finding(s) involve security-
related matters and are based on an NRC OI report that has not been publicly disclosed.
Please contact Daniel Schroeder at 610-337-5262, and in writing, within 10 days from the
issue date of this letter to notify the NRC of your intentions. If we have not heard from you
within 10 days, we will continue with our significance determination and enforcement decision.
This letter 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 (10 CFR) 2.390, Public
Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
The enclosed report contains Security-Related Information, so the enclosed report will not be
made publicly available in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1). If you choose to provide a
response that contains Security-Related Information, please mark your entire response
Security-Related Information-Withhold from public disclosure under 10 CFR 2.390 in
accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for withholding in
10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response,
please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. The NRC is waiving the
affidavit requirements for your response in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii).
Sincerely,
Paul G. Krohn, Director
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Docket Nos. 05000336 and 05000423
License Nos. DPR-65 and NPF-49
Enclosures:
As stated
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cc w/encl:
J. Semancik, Director, Radiation Division,
Bureau of Air Management, CT DEEP
F. Newton, Manager Nuclear Protection Services
J. Perno, Security Operations Superintendent
PAUL
KROHN
Digitally signed by PAUL
KROHN
Date: 2024.04.25 10:00:38
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ML24116A043 (Cover letter w/ enclosure(s))
ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: ML24116A045 (Cover letter)
Entire Report:
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RI/DORS
RI/DRSS
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NAME
J Rey
D Caron
M Young
D Schroeder
J Nick
D Furst
DATE
4/18/2024
4/15/2024
4/22/2024
4/18/2024
4/18/2024
4/23/2024
OFFICE
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RI/DRSS
NAME
R Carpenter/NLO
P Krohn
P Krohn
DATE
4/24/2024
4/16/2024
4/25/2024
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