ML25196A120
| ML25196A120 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Surry, North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 04/23/2025 |
| From: | Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO) |
| To: | NRC/RGN-II |
| References | |
| Download: ML25196A120 (1) | |
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North Anna & Surry Power Stations April 23, 2025 2024 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT MEETING
North Anna & Surry Resident Office Kenya Carrington Daniel Turpin Silas Kennedy Derrick Jung Senior Resident Inspector Resident Inspector Senior Resident Inspector Resident Inspector Regional Personnel Laura Pearson - Deputy Division Director Wesley Deschaine - Senior Project Engineer Pam Bush - Administrative Assistant
===Introductions
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Public forum to address plant performance in 2024 for:
North Anna & Surry Power Stations Provide an overview on NRC inspection activities NRC Resident Inspectors and representatives are available for individual discussion; questions and answers Purpose
Agenda Mission Statement & Strategic Goals Review of Reactor Oversight Process Discussion of Plant Performance Results NRC Closing Remarks Open Discussion
NRC Mission Statement The NRC protects public health and safety and advances the nations common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and 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
Reactor Oversight Program INSPECTION Resident inspectors are on-site and issue quarterly inspection reports.
Regional inspections include:
Radiation Protection
Security
Design Basis Assurance
Emergency Planning
And more!
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 17 Performance Indicators Data submitted to NRC quarterly Inspection program verifies accuracy Data available on the 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 Program
Resident Inspector Program Inspectors live in the community and work at the Nuclear Power Plants.
Daily coverage and oversight of plant activities, including control room visits and routine 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
North Anna Power Station Findings and Performance Indicators Dominion Energy operated the North Anna Power Station safely and in a manner that preserved public health and safety and protected the environment.
All findings and performance indicators (PIs) in 2024 were Green or White.
All PIs were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded) 3 Green findings (with 2 associated non-cited violations) 1 White finding (with an associated cited violation)
North Anna Power Station Findings and Performance Indicators Unit 1 remained in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix throughout 2024.
Unit 2 was in the Licensee Response Column for the entire assessment period except for a portion of the 4th Quarter, when the unit was in the Regulatory Response Column of the Action Matrix for a white finding in the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone.
North Anna Power Station Findings and Performance Indicators A 95001 supplemental inspection and Regulatory Performance Meeting were completed, and the finding was closed on December 19, 2024.
Following completion of the 95001 inspection Unit 2 returned to the Licensee Response Column in 4th Quarter 2024.
NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections in 2025.
Surry Power Station Findings and Performance Indicators Dominion Energy operated the Surry Power Station safely and in a manner that preserved public health and safety and protected the environment.
All findings and performance indicators (PIs) in 2024 were Green.
All PIs were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded) 8 Green findings (with 6 associated non-cited violations)
Surry Power Station Units 1 & 2 remained in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix throughout 2024.
NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections in 2025.
Additional Plant Information The annual assessment letters for both plants, including upcoming inspection plans, are available on the NRC website at:
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight/listofasmrpt.html Current performance information for Surry and North Anna is also available and updated quarterly at:
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight/plant-by-plant-summaries.html
Getting in Touch with the NRC On the web - www.nrc.gov By phone - 404-997-4417 (Region 2 Public Affairs Officer)
Email - OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov Allegations 800-695-7403
Questions for the NRC?
North Anna Senior Resident Inspector - 404.997.5191 Main Office -404.997.5190 Surry Senior Resident Inspector - 404.997.5261 Main Office -404.997.5260
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Questions and Feedback Questions From Teams: Please raise your hand, and we will call on you.
For those on the phone: Press *6 to unmute Public Meeting Feedback Form:
Use the QR code or Navigate to https://feedback.nrc.gov/pmfs/
Meeting Code: 20250485 You may also complete a hard copy after the meeting (see NRC staff)