IR 05000259/2006013

IR 05000259-06-013, 05000260-06-013, 05000296-06-013; 06/19-23/2006; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Baseline Inspection

ML062150108
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	07/17/2006
From:	Bonser B R NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB2
To:	Singer K W Tennessee Valley Authority
References
IR-06-013
Download: ML062150108 (13)

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July 17, 2006

Tennessee Valley Authority ATTN:Mr. Karl W. SingerChief Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice President6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801

SUBJECT: BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013 AND 05000296/2006013

Dear Mr. Singer:

On June 23, 2006, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection atyour Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on June 23, 2006, with Mr. B. O'Grady and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety andcompliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

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 and itsenclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public DocumentRoom 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).Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.

Sincerely,/RA/

Brian R. Bonser, ChiefPlant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor SafetyDocket Nos. 50-259,05-260, 50-296License No. DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68

Enclosure:

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Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report 05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013, and05000296/2006013

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Supplemental Informationcc w/encl:Ashok S. Bhatnagar Senior Vice President Nuclear Operations Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionLarry S. Bryant, Vice PresidentNuclear Engineering & Technical Services Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionBrian O'GradySite Vice President Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionPreston D. SwaffordSenior Vice President Nuclear Support Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionGeneral CounselTennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionJohn C. Fornicola, ManagerNuclear Assurance and Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionBruce M. Aukland, Plant ManagerBrowns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionGlenn W. Morris, ManagerCorporate Nuclear Licensing and Industry Affairs Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail Distribution(cc w/encl cont'd - See page 3)

TVA 3(cc w/encl cont'd)William D. Crouch, M anagerLicensing and Industry Affairs Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail DistributionState Health OfficerAlabama Dept. of Public Health RSA Tower - Administration Suite 1552 P. O. Box 303017 Montgomery, AL 36130-3017ChairmanLimestone County Commission 310 West Washington Street Athens, AL 35611Masoud Bajestani, Vice PresidentBrowns Ferry Unit 1 Restart Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P. O. Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35609Robert G. Jones, General ManagerBrowns Ferry Site Operations Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P. O. Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35609Distribution w/encl

M. Chernoff, NRR E. Brown, NRR S. Shaeffer, RII RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC

_________________________OFFICERII:DRSRII:DRPRII:DRSSIGNATURERARARANAMELMILLERMWIDMANNBBONSERDATE7/17/20067/13/20067/17/20068/ /20068/ /20068/ /20068/ /2006 E-MAIL COPY? YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO EnclosureU. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONREGION IIDocket No.:50-259, 50-260, 50-296 License No.:DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68 Report No:05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013, 05000296/2006013 Licensee:Tennessee Valley Authority Facility:Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Location:10833 Shaw RoadAthens, ALDates:June 19-23, 2006 Inspectors:Lee Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness InspectorSection 1EP2, 1EP3, 1EP4, 1EP5, 4OA1Approved by:Brian R. Bonser, ChiefPlant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety SUMMARY OF FINDINGSIR 05000259/2006013, 05000260/2006013, 05000296/2006-013; 06/19-23/2006; Browns FerryNuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Baseline InspectionThe report covered an announced inspection by a Region II emergency preparednessinspector. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear powerreactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, datedJuly 2000.A.NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing FindingsCornerstone: Emergency PreparednessNoneB.Licensee-Identified Violations.

None 3 1.REACTOR SAFETYCornerstone: Emergency Preparedness1EP2 Alert and Notification System Testing a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors evaluated the adequacy of licensee methods for testing the alert andnotification system in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, Attachment02, "Alert and Notification System (ANS) Testing". The applicable planning standard 10 CFR Part 50.47(b)(5) and its related 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.D requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in NUREG-0654,"Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants," Revision 1, was also used asreferences. The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1EP3 Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Augmentation a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the ERO augmentation staffing requirements and the processfor notifying the ERO to ensure the readiness of key staff for responding to an event and timely facility activation. The results of the December 20, 2005, unannounced off-hoursaugmentation drill was reviewed. The inspectors conducted a review of the backupnotification systems. The qualification records of key position ERO personnel wasreviewed to ensure ERO qualifications were current. A sample of problems identified from augmentation drills or system tests performed since the last inspection werereviewed to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions. The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114,Attachment 03, "Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Augmentation Testing."

The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(2) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport.

4 b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1EP4 Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q) reviews associated with non-administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures and EAL changes. The revision 81 of the Emergency Plan covered the period from 03/22/2005 to 06/19/2006. The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114,Attachment 01, "Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes." The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in NUMARC/NESP-007, "Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels",

Revision 2, Regulatory Guide 1.101 were also used as references.The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified. 1EP5 Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies a. Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the corrective actions identified through the EP program todetermine the significance of the issues and to determine if repeat problems were occurring. The facility's self-assessments and audits were reviewed to assess thelicensee's ability to be self-critical, thus avoiding complacency and degradation of theirEP program. In addition, inspectors review licensee's self-assessments and audits to assess the completeness and effectiveness of all EP-related corrective actions. The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114,Attachment 05, "Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies." The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport. b. FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.

54.OTHER ACTIVITIES4OA1Performance Indicator (PI) Verification a. Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the licensee's procedure for developing the data for theEmergency Preparedness PIs which are: (1) Dr ill and Exercise Performance; (2) ERODrill Participation; and (3) ANS Reliability. The inspectors examined data reported to theNRC for the period April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006. Procedural guidance for reportingPI information and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences were also reviewed. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill and exercise performance through review of a sample of dr ill and event records. Theinspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill participation for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectorsverified the accuracy of the PI for alert and notification system reliability through reviewof a sample of the licensee's records of periodic system tests. The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71151,"Performance Indicator Verification." The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.9 and NEI 99-02, Revision 3, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guidelines,"

were used as reference criteria. This inspection activity represents three samples on an annual basis.The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.4OA6Meetings, including ExitOn June 23, 2006, the inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. E. W illis,Manager - Operations, and other members of his staff acknowledged the findings. The team lead stated that additional information would be accepted and reviewed. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or taken during the inspection.ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AttachmentA-1 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKEY POINTS OF CONTACTLicensee personnelB. O'Grady, Site Vice PresidentJ. DeDomenico, Assistant Plant Manager T. Elms, Manager - Operations T. Feltman, Emergency Preparedness B. Marks, Emergency Services - Corporate R. Delong, Site Engineering Manager W. Crouch, Site Licensing Manager J. Wallace, Site Licensing Engineer D. White, Nuclear AssuranceLIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED OpennedNoneOpenned and ClosedNone ClosedNone DiscussedNone AttachmentA-2LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWEDSection 1EP2: Alert and Notification System TestingProceduresEPIL (Emergency Preparedness Instruction Letter) -14, Facilitation of the Prompt Notification System and Pager Tests, Rev. 9 EPFS(Emergency Preparedness Field Support)-9, Inspection, Service, and Maintenance of the Prompt Notification System (PNS) at Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plants, Rev. 1Records and DataReviewed the maintenance records 2 nd quarter 05 - 1 st quarter 06MiscellaneousObserved annual maintenance on siren #10 6/20/06Section 1EP3: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) AugmentationProceduresTRN-30, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Training, Rev. 12EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 40 EPIL-14, Facilitation of the Prompt Notification System and Pager Tests, Rev. 9ETP-101, Site Emergency Director Training, Rev. 8 (lesson plan, handouts, written examination)

ETP-102, Site Technical Support Center (TSC), Rev. 7 (lesson plan, handouts, lessons learned, written examination)

ETP-103, Operations Support Center (OSC), Rev. 7, (lesson plan, handouts, lessons learned, written examination) Records and DataR92060104851, Orange Team Emergency Preparedness (EP) Unannounced Staffing Dr ill, 12/21/05Section 1EP4:Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes ProceduresEPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 40EPIP-3, Alert, Rev. 30 EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev. 28 EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev. 33 EPIP-6, Activation and Operation of the TSC, Rev. 23 Radiological Emergency Plan , Rev. 81 AttachmentA-3Plans and Changes packagesChange package for Radiological Emergency Plan, Rev. 81Change package for EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 39 Change package for EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure, Rev. 40 Change package for EPIP-3, Alert, Rev. 30 Change package for EPIP-2, Notification of Unusual Event, Rev. 27 Change package for EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev. 29 Change package for EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev. 35 Change package for EPIP-6, Activation and Operation of the Technical Support Center (TSC) -

Rev. 24Section 1EP5:Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and DeficienciesProceduresEPIL [Emergency Preparedness Instruction Letter] -5, EP Tracking System ActivitiesManagement Oversight System (AMOS), Rev. 5Records and DataMatrix of Scenarios versus Shift Manager and Site Emergency DirectorsPER 101086, Reutilized scenario resulted in Shift Manager being evaluated on same scenario.PER 79742, Ambulance Communications problems PER 82137, EPIP-1, Table data not displayed PER 81140, EPIP-3, Appendix A wrong date entered and faxed to Operations Duty Specialist PER 82142, OSC Staging Area craftsmen lacking Mask fits PER 82145, Integrated Training Drill - Containment venting not reduced or isolatedPER 82147, 2005 Integrated Training Drill - 2-AOI 100-1 two procedure change identifiedPER 84027, Alternate Source Term and Standby Liquid Control system questionsPER 86493, Incorrect revision of training material used during Maintenance Block training PER 89240, Emergency Responders - two doors marked Emergency Exits were locked shut PER 100950, Missed Performance Indicator during 2006 Blue Team Training Drill PER 100952, Discrepancy identified on EOI Team dispatched from OSC PER 102322, 3 of 5 candidates misapplied the Emergency Exposure Guidelines in EPIP-15Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator (PI) VerificationProceduresEPIL [Emergency Preparedness Instruction Letter] -15, Emergency Preparedness PerformanceIndicators, Rev. 10Records and DataDocumentation of DEP opportunities from Operations Simulator evaluations on 04/27/2005, 06/8/2005, 07/13/2005, 10/5/

2005,11/14/05, 11/19/05, 11/21/05, 11/28/05, 12/5/05, 12/12/05Selected training records of drill/exercise participation by ERO personnel during 2005R92051201851, 2005 Radiochemistry (Post Accident Sampling) Drill, 12/1/

2005EPIP-10, MERT, actual event 3/29/05 - contaminated injured person transported to hospitalBlue Team Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, player logs andcompleted procedures), 10/5/05 AttachmentA-4Green Team SAMG Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, playerlogs and completed procedures), 4/26/06 Red Team Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, player logs andcompleted procedures), 7/13/06 Blue Team Training Drill package (scenario, time line, event notification forms, player logs andcompleted procedures), 4/12/06 Data for Drill/Exercise Performance (1 quarter 2005 - 1 quarter 2006)Siren weekly and monthly tests 4/05 thru 3/06 Siren Maintenance records 4/05 thru 3/06LIST OF ACRONYMSANSAlert and Notification System EALEmergency Action Level EPEmergency Plan EROEmergency Response Organization PIPerformance Indicator