ML25217A069
| ML25217A069 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 08/07/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Ferneau K Indiana Michigan Power Co |
| References | |
| IR 2025501 | |
| Download: ML25217A069 (1) | |
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Kelly Ferneau Executive VP and Chief Nuclear Officer Indiana Michigan Power Company Nuclear Generation Group One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106
SUBJECT:
DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000315/2025501 AND 05000316/2025501
Dear Kelly Ferneau:
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant. On June 26, 2025, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000315 and 05000316 License Nos. DPR-58 and DPR-74
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/ encl: Distribution via LISTSERV August 7, 2025 Kutlesa, Jure signing on behalf of Ziolkowski, Michael on 08/07/25
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Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RIII/DRSS NAME TMcGowan:dc JKutlesa for MZiolkowski DATE 08/07/2025 08/07/2025
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Inspection Report Docket Numbers:
05000315 and 05000316 License Numbers:
DPR-58 and DPR-74 Report Numbers:
05000315/2025501 and 05000316/2025501 Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-501-0006 Licensee:
Indiana Michigan Power Company Facility:
Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Location:
Bridgman, MI Inspection Dates:
May 05, 2025 to June 27, 2025 Inspectors:
J. Dalzell, Technical Assistant D. Johnson, Sr Emergency Preparedness Specialist B. Jose, Sr Reactor Inspector T. McGowan, Emergency Preparedness Inspector R. Ng, Sr Project Engineer Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, 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.
3 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 71114.07 - Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.11) (1 Sample)
Evaluation of HAB exercise. Resources consisted of (4) NRC staff evaluators in the Sim-CR, EOF, Alternate Facility (alt TSC and OSC), and the ICP. Inspection lead (Johnson) assigned as team lead and ICP lead and is IMC 1245 C6 qualified. EOF lead (McGowan) is IMC 1245 C6 qualified. Remaining staff provided direction and oversight for the exercise and assignments were previously approved by regional management. Successfully met the requirements of App.E.IV.F.2.b, 2.c, and 2.j.(iii)(1). Exercise scenario impacted both units.
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The inspectors observed the biennial hostile action event exercise and evaluated emergency plan performance on June 24, 2025. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Station that initiated with the declaration of an unusual event (NOUE), followed by notification of an Alert in response to a simulated land-based threat on site. The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration of a Site Area Emergency, and then a General Emergency, as well as the development of Protective Action Recommendations that were communicated to the required state and local government agencies.
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 5/27/2025.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE 71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
4 EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Sample (IP Section 02.12) (1 Sample)
Reviewed DEP-PI data for the inspection period. No issues identified.
(1)
July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13)
(1 Sample)
Reviewed the ERO-PI data for the inspection period. No issues identified.
(1)
July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 EP04: Emergency Response Facility and Equipment Readiness (ERFER) (IP Section 02.14)
(1 Sample)
Reviewed the ERFER-PI data for the inspection period. No issues identified.
(1)
January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025 INSPECTION RESULTS No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On June 26, 2025, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Kelly Ferneau and other members of the licensee staff.
5 DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Inspection Procedure Type Designation Description or Title Revision or Date Miscellaneous CEP-49 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan 49 PMP-2080-EPP-100 Emergency Response 52 PMP-2080-EPP1 Emergency Classification 31 RMT-2080-ENC-001 Activation and Operation of the ENC-JIC 3
RMT-2080-EOF-001 Activation and Operation of the EOF 39 RMT-2080-OSC-001 Activation and Operation of the OSC 27 71114.07 Procedures RMT-2080-TSC-001 Activation and Operation of the TSC 28 71114.08 Miscellaneous AEP-NRC-2025-22 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Emergency Plan Evaluated Exercise Scenario Manual 04/27/2025 71151 Miscellaneous EPP-2080-ERO-300 NRC Emergency Preparedness Performance Indicator 10