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| issue date = 09/01/2015
| issue date = 09/01/2015
| title = Mid-Cycle Assessment Letter for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2 and 3, NRC Inspection Report 005000259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005
| title = Mid-Cycle Assessment Letter for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2 and 3, NRC Inspection Report 005000259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005
| author name = Blamey A J
| author name = Blamey A
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRP
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRP
| addressee name = Shea J W
| addressee name = Shea J
| addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority
| addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority
| docket = 05000259, 05000260, 05000296
| docket = 05000259, 05000260, 05000296
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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ber 1, 2015
-1257 September 1, 2015 Mr. Joseph W. Shea Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 3D
-C Chattanooga, TN 37402
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SUBJECT: MID-CYCLE ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR THE BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT S 1, 2 and 3, NRC INSPECTION REPORT 005000 259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005 Dear Mr. Shea
==SUBJECT:==
: On August 13, 2015, the NRC completed its mid
MID-CYCLE ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR THE BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2 and 3, NRC INSPECTION REPORT 005000259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005
-cycle performance review of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
. The NRC reviewed the most recent quarterly performance indicators (PIs) in addition to inspection results and enforcement actions from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 201 This letter informs you of the NRC's assessment of your facility during this period and its plans for future inspections at your facilit The NRC determined that overall, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and met all cornerstone objective The NRC determined the performance at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant during the most recent quarter was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRC
's Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Action Matrix because all inspection findings had very low (i.e., green) safety significance, and all PIs indicated that your performance was within the nominal, expected range (i.e., green). Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct ROP baseline inspections at your facilit The enclosed inspection plan lists the inspections scheduled through June 30, 201 Routine inspections performed by resident inspectors are not included in the inspection pla The inspections listed during the second half of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the end
-of-cycle performance revie The NRC provides the inspection plan to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issue The NRC will contact you as soon as possible to discuss changes to the inspection plan should circumstances warrant any change This inspection plan does not include security related inspections, which will be sent via separate, non
-publicly available correspondenc In addition to the routine ROP baseline inspections at your facility, we also plan on conducting infrequently performed inspections which include Inspection Procedure (IP) 43004, "Inspection of Commercial
-Grade Dedication Programs
," and an initial operator license examinatio J. Shea 2 In response to the accident at Fukushima, the Commission issued Order EA
-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond
-Design-Basis External Events." This Order requires licensees to develop, implement, and maintain guidance and strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, containment, and spent fuel pool cooling capabilities following a beyond
-design-basis external even Additionally, the Commission issued Order EA-12-051, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation." This Order requires licensees to have a reliable means of remotely monitoring wide
-range Spent Fuel Pool levels to support effective prioritization of even t mitigation and recovery actions in the event of a beyond
-design-basis external even The NRC is conducting audits of licensee efforts towards compliance with these Orders
. The audit was completed for Browns Ferry in January of 2015, and the information gathered will aid staff in development of the Safety Evaluation for the sit After the NRC staff receives the Final Compliance letter for the site, the Final Safety Evaluation will be issue Then, the NRC staff will confirm through inspections the full implementation of the orders mentioned above performing TI 191:
"Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi
-Unit Dose Assessment Plans.


" In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390 of the NRC
==Dear Mr. Shea:==
's "Rules of Practice,
On August 13, 2015, the NRC completed its mid-cycle performance review of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. The NRC reviewed the most recent quarterly performance indicators (PIs) in addition to inspection results and enforcement actions from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
" a copy of this letter will be 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).


Please contact me at 404-997-4415 with any questions you have regarding this lette
This letter informs you of the NRCs assessment of your facility during this period and its plans for future inspections at your facility.


Sincerely,/RA/
The NRC determined that overall, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and met all cornerstone objectives. The NRC determined the performance at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant during the most recent quarter was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Action Matrix because all inspection findings had very low (i.e., green) safety significance, and all PIs indicated that your performance was within the nominal, expected range (i.e., green).
Alan Blamey, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 6 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.:
50-259, 50-260, 50-296 License No DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68


===Enclosure:===
Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct ROP baseline inspections at your facility.
Browns Ferry Inspection/Activity Plan


(07/01/2015  
The enclosed inspection plan lists the inspections scheduled through June 30, 2017. Routine inspections performed by resident inspectors are not included in the inspection plan. The inspections listed during the second half of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the end-of-cycle performance review. The NRC provides the inspection plan to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issues. The NRC will contact you as soon as possible to discuss changes to the inspection plan should circumstances warrant any changes. This inspection plan does not include security related inspections, which will be sent via separate, non-publicly available correspondence.
- 06/30/2017)
 
In addition to the routine ROP baseline inspections at your facility, we also plan on conducting infrequently performed inspections which include Inspection Procedure (IP) 43004, Inspection of Commercial-Grade Dedication Programs, and an initial operator license examination. In response to the accident at Fukushima, the Commission issued Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events. This Order requires licensees to develop, implement, and maintain guidance and strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, containment, and spent fuel pool cooling capabilities following a beyond-design-basis external event. Additionally, the Commission issued Order EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation. This Order requires licensees to have a reliable means of remotely monitoring wide-range Spent Fuel Pool levels to support effective prioritization of event mitigation and recovery actions in the event of a beyond-design-basis external event. The NRC is conducting audits of licensee efforts towards compliance with these Orders. The audit was completed for Browns Ferry in January of 2015, and the information gathered will aid staff in development of the Safety Evaluation for the site. After the NRC staff receives the Final Compliance letter for the site, the Final Safety Evaluation will be issued. Then, the NRC staff will confirm through inspections the full implementation of the orders mentioned above performing TI 191: Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans.
 
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be 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).
 
Please contact me at 404-997-4415 with any questions you have regarding this letter.
 
Sincerely,
/RA/
Alan Blamey, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 6 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-259, 50-260, 50-296 License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68 Enclosure: Browns Ferry Inspection/Activity Plan (07/01/2015 - 06/30/2017)
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_________________________ XSUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE OFFICE RII:DRP RII:DRP RII:DRP SIGNATURE BDB3 CRK1 AJB3 NAME BBISHOP CKONTZ ABLAMEY DATE 8/25/2015 8/25/2015 8/31/2015 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Letter to Joseph Shea from Alan Blamey dated September 1, 2015 SUBJECT: MID-CYCLE ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR THE BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2 and 3, NRC INSPECTION REPORT 005000259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005 DISTRIBUTION:
XSUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE OFFICE RII:DRP RII:DRP RII:DRP SIGNATURE BDB3 CRK1 AJB3 NAME BBISHOP CKONTZ ABLAMEY DATE 8/25/2015 8/25/2015 8/31/2015 E-MAIL COPY?
D. Gamberoni, RII L. Gibson, RII OE Mail RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC A. Adams, NRR RidsNrrPMBrownsFerry Resource ROP Assessment ROP Reports Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO J. Shea 3 Letter to Joseph Shea from Alan Blamey dated September 1, 2015
 
Page 1 of 2      Browns Ferry 09/01/2015 10:14:23    Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 09/01/2015 - 06/30/2017 Unit Planned Dates        No. of Staff Number Start End Inspection Activity    Title  on Site OL EXAM - INITIAL LICENSE EXAM PREP      3 1 10/19/2015 10/23/2015 V23463 BROWNS FERRY NOVEMBER 2015 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES CDBI - COMPONENT DESIGN BASES INSPECTION      8 1, 2, 3 10/19/2015 10/23/2015 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 1, 2, 3 11/30/2015 12/04/2015 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 1, 2, 3 12/14/2015 12/18/2015 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection EP - EP EXERCISE      6 1, 2, 3 11/02/2015 11/06/2015 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 1, 2, 3 11/02/2015 11/06/2015 IP 7111407 Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event 1, 2, 3 11/02/2015 11/06/2015 IP 71151  Performance Indicator Verification OL EXAM - INITIAL LICENSE EXAM      3 1 11/16/2015 12/04/2015 V23463 BROWNS FERRY NOVEMBER 2015 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES PI&R - PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION      4 1, 2, 3 02/08/2016 02/12/2016 IP 71152B Problem Identification and Resolution 1, 2, 3 02/22/2016 02/26/2016 IP 71152B Problem Identification and Resolution RP - RAD HAZARDS ANALYSIS AND TRANSPORTATION      2 1, 2, 3 02/29/2016 03/04/2016 IP 71124.01 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls 1, 2, 3 02/29/2016 03/04/2016 IP 71124.08 Radioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive Material Handling, Storage, and Transportation ISI - UNIT 3 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION      1 3 03/07/2016 03/11/2016 IP 7111108G Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR LR - UNIT 3 POST APPROVAL LR PHASE 1      2 3 03/07/2016 03/11/2016 IP 71003  Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal EQ - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTION      3 1, 2, 3 03/21/2016 03/25/2016 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 1, 2, 3 04/11/2016 04/15/2016 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection EP - EP PROGRAM INSPECTION      2 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111401 Exercise Evaluation 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111402 Alert and Notification System Testing 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111403 Emergency Preparedness Organization Staffing and Augmentation System 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111405 Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 71151  Performance Indicator Verification This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
 
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.


SUBJECT: MID-CYCLE ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR THE BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT S 1, 2 and 3, NRC INSPECTION REPORT 005000 259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005 DISTRIBUTION
Enclosure
: D. Gamberoni, RII L. Gibson, RII


OE Mail RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC A. Adams, NRR RidsNrrPMBrownsFerry Resource ROP Assessment ROP Reports Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
Page 2 of 2      Browns Ferry 09/01/2015 10:14:23    Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 09/01/2015 - 06/30/2017 Unit Planned Dates      No. of Staff Number Start End Inspection Activity    Title on Site RP - RP PUBLIC RAD SAFETY BASELINE    2 1, 2, 3 06/13/2016 06/17/2016 IP 71124.06 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment 1, 2, 3 06/13/2016 06/17/2016 IP 71124.07 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program 1, 2, 3 06/13/2016 06/17/2016 IP 71151  Performance Indicator Verification TFPI - TRIENNIEL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION  4 1, 2, 3 07/25/2016 07/29/2016 IP 7111105T Fire Protection [Triennial]
1, 2, 3 08/08/2016 08/12/2016 IP 7111105T Fire Protection [Triennial]
OL RQ - REQUAL INSP    2 1, 2, 3 09/12/2016 09/16/2016 IP 7111111B Licensed Operator Requalification Program ISI - UNIT 1 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION    1 1 10/10/2016 10/14/2016 IP 7111108G Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR ISI - UNIT 2 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION    1 2 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 7111108G Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR RP - RP OCCUPATIONAL INSPECTION WEEK 1    3 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.01 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.02 Occupational ALARA Planning and Controls 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.03 In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.04 Occupational Dose Assessment 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.05 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71151  Performance Indicator Verification RP - RP OCCUPATIONAL INSPECTION WEEK 2    2 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.01 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.02 Occupational ALARA Planning and Controls 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.03 In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.04 Occupational Dose Assessment 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.05 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71151  Performance Indicator Verification EP - EP EXERCISE    6 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 7111401 Exercise Evaluation 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 7111408 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 71151  Performance Indicator Verification This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.


Page 1 of 2 09/01/2015 10:14:23Report 22 UnitNumberPlanned Dates Start EndInspection ActivityTitleNo. of Staff on SiteBrowns FerryInspection / Activity Plan 09/01/2015
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures. Enclosure
-06/30/2017OL EXAM-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM PREP 31 BROWNS FERRY NOVEMBER 2015 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES V2346310/19/2015 10/23/2015 CDBI-COMPONENT DESIGN BASES INSPECTION 81,2,3 IPComponent Design Bases Inspection711112110/19/2015 10/23/2015 1,2,3 IPComponent Design Bases Inspection711112111/30/2015 12/04/2015 1,2,3 IPComponent Design Bases Inspection711112112/14/2015 12/18/2015 EP-EP EXERCISE 61,2,3 IPEmergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes711140411/02/201511/06/2015 1,2,3 IPExercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event711140711/02/201511/06/2015 1,2,3 IPPerformance Indicator Verification7115111/02/201511/06/2015OL EXAM-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM 31 BROWNS FERRY NOVEMBER 2015 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES V2346311/16/2015 12/04/2015 PI&R-PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION 41,2,3 IPProblem Identification and Resolution71152B02/08/2016 02/12/2016 1,2,3 IPProblem Identification and Resolution71152B02/22/2016 02/26/2016 RP-RAD HAZARDS ANALYSIS AND TRANSPORTATION 21,2,3 IPRadiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls71124.0102/29/2016 03/04/2016 1,2,3 IPRadioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive Material Handling, Storage, and Transportation71124.0802/29/2016 03/04/2016 ISI-UNIT 3 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION 13 IPInservice Inspection Activities - BWR7111108G03/07/201603/11/2016 LR-UNIT 3 POST APPROVAL LR PHASE 1 23 IPPost-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal 7100303/07/201603/11/2016 EQ-ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTION 31,2,3 IPComponent Design Bases Inspection711112103/21/2016 03/25/2016 1,2,3 IPComponent Design Bases Inspection711112104/11/2016 04/15/2016 EP-EP PROGRAM INSPECTION 21,2,3 IPExercise Evaluation711140106/06/2016 06/10/2016 1,2,3 IPAlert and Notification System Testing711140206/06/2016 06/10/2016 1,2,3 IPEmergency Preparedness Organization Staffing and Augmentation System711140306/06/2016 06/10/2016 1,2,3 IPEmergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes711140406/06/2016 06/10/2016 1,2,3 IPCorrection of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies711140506/06/2016 06/10/2016 1,2,3 IPPerformance Indicator Verification7115106/06/2016 06/10/2016 This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities. This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedure Page 2 of 2 09/01/2015 10:14:23Report 22 UnitNumberPlanned Dates Start EndInspection ActivityTitleNo. of Staff on SiteBrowns FerryInspection / Activity Plan 09/01/2015
-06/30/2017 RP-RP PUBLIC RAD SAFETY BASELINE 21,2,3 IPRadioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment71124.0606/13/2016 06/17/2016 1,2,3 IPRadiological Environmental Monitoring Program71124.0706/13/2016 06/17/2016 1,2,3 IPPerformance Indicator Verification7115106/13/2016 06/17/2016 TFPI-TRIENNIEL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION 41,2,3 IPFire Protection [Triennial]7111105T07/25/2016 07/29/2016 1,2,3 IPFire Protection [Triennial]7111105T08/08/2016 08/12/2016OL RQ-REQUAL INSP 21,2,3 IPLicensed Operator Requalification Program7111111B09/12/2016 09/16/2016 ISI-UNIT 1 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION 11 IPInservice Inspection Activities - BWR7111108G10/10/2016 10/14/2016 ISI-UNIT 2 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION 12 IPInservice Inspection Activities - BWR7111108G03/13/2017 03/17/2017 RP-RP OCCUPATIONAL INSPECTION WEEK 1 31,2,3 IPRadiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls71124.0103/13/2017 03/17/2017 1,2,3 IPOccupational ALARA Planning and Controls71124.0203/13/2017 03/17/2017 1,2,3 IPIn-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation71124.0303/13/2017 03/17/2017 1,2,3 IPOccupational Dose Assessment71124.0403/13/2017 03/17/2017 1,2,3 IPRadiation Monitoring Instrumentation71124.0503/13/2017 03/17/2017 1,2,3 IPPerformance Indicator Verification7115103/13/2017 03/17/2017 RP-RP OCCUPATIONAL INSPECTION WEEK 2 21,2,3 IPRadiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls71124.0103/27/2017 03/31/2017 1,2,3 IPOccupational ALARA Planning and Controls71124.0203/27/2017 03/31/2017 1,2,3 IPIn-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation71124.0303/27/2017 03/31/2017 1,2,3 IPOccupational Dose Assessment71124.0403/27/2017 03/31/2017 1,2,3 IPRadiation Monitoring Instrumentation71124.0503/27/2017 03/31/2017 1,2,3 IPPerformance Indicator Verification7115103/27/2017 03/31/2017 EP-EP EXERCISE 61,2,3 IPExercise Evaluation711140106/26/2017 06/30/2017 1,2,3 IPEmergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes711140406/26/2017 06/30/2017 1,2,3 IPExercise Evaluation - Scenario Review711140806/26/2017 06/30/2017 1,2,3 IPPerformance Indicator Verification7115106/26/2017 06/30/2017 This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities. This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.
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Mid-Cycle Assessment Letter for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2 and 3, NRC Inspection Report 005000259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005
ML15244B010
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Site: Browns Ferry  Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 09/01/2015
From: Alan Blamey
Division Reactor Projects II
To: James Shea
Tennessee Valley Authority
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ber 1, 2015

SUBJECT:

MID-CYCLE ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR THE BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2 and 3, NRC INSPECTION REPORT 005000259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005

Dear Mr. Shea:

On August 13, 2015, the NRC completed its mid-cycle performance review of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. The NRC reviewed the most recent quarterly performance indicators (PIs) in addition to inspection results and enforcement actions from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

This letter informs you of the NRCs assessment of your facility during this period and its plans for future inspections at your facility.

The NRC determined that overall, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and met all cornerstone objectives. The NRC determined the performance at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant during the most recent quarter was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) Action Matrix because all inspection findings had very low (i.e., green) safety significance, and all PIs indicated that your performance was within the nominal, expected range (i.e., green).

Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct ROP baseline inspections at your facility.

The enclosed inspection plan lists the inspections scheduled through June 30, 2017. Routine inspections performed by resident inspectors are not included in the inspection plan. The inspections listed during the second half of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the end-of-cycle performance review. The NRC provides the inspection plan to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issues. The NRC will contact you as soon as possible to discuss changes to the inspection plan should circumstances warrant any changes. This inspection plan does not include security related inspections, which will be sent via separate, non-publicly available correspondence.

In addition to the routine ROP baseline inspections at your facility, we also plan on conducting infrequently performed inspections which include Inspection Procedure (IP) 43004, Inspection of Commercial-Grade Dedication Programs, and an initial operator license examination. In response to the accident at Fukushima, the Commission issued Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events. This Order requires licensees to develop, implement, and maintain guidance and strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, containment, and spent fuel pool cooling capabilities following a beyond-design-basis external event. Additionally, the Commission issued Order EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation. This Order requires licensees to have a reliable means of remotely monitoring wide-range Spent Fuel Pool levels to support effective prioritization of event mitigation and recovery actions in the event of a beyond-design-basis external event. The NRC is conducting audits of licensee efforts towards compliance with these Orders. The audit was completed for Browns Ferry in January of 2015, and the information gathered will aid staff in development of the Safety Evaluation for the site. After the NRC staff receives the Final Compliance letter for the site, the Final Safety Evaluation will be issued. Then, the NRC staff will confirm through inspections the full implementation of the orders mentioned above performing TI 191: Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans.

In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be 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).

Please contact me at 404-997-4415 with any questions you have regarding this letter.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Alan Blamey, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 6 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-259, 50-260, 50-296 License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68 Enclosure: Browns Ferry Inspection/Activity Plan (07/01/2015 - 06/30/2017)

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_________________________ XSUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE OFFICE RII:DRP RII:DRP RII:DRP SIGNATURE BDB3 CRK1 AJB3 NAME BBISHOP CKONTZ ABLAMEY DATE 8/25/2015 8/25/2015 8/31/2015 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Letter to Joseph Shea from Alan Blamey dated September 1, 2015 SUBJECT: MID-CYCLE ASSESSMENT LETTER FOR THE BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2 and 3, NRC INSPECTION REPORT 005000259/2015005, 005000260/2015005, and 005000296/2015005 DISTRIBUTION:

D. Gamberoni, RII L. Gibson, RII OE Mail RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC A. Adams, NRR RidsNrrPMBrownsFerry Resource ROP Assessment ROP Reports Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)

Page 1 of 2 Browns Ferry 09/01/2015 10:14:23 Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 09/01/2015 - 06/30/2017 Unit Planned Dates No. of Staff Number Start End Inspection Activity Title on Site OL EXAM - INITIAL LICENSE EXAM PREP 3 1 10/19/2015 10/23/2015 V23463 BROWNS FERRY NOVEMBER 2015 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES CDBI - COMPONENT DESIGN BASES INSPECTION 8 1, 2, 3 10/19/2015 10/23/2015 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 1, 2, 3 11/30/2015 12/04/2015 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 1, 2, 3 12/14/2015 12/18/2015 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection EP - EP EXERCISE 6 1, 2, 3 11/02/2015 11/06/2015 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 1, 2, 3 11/02/2015 11/06/2015 IP 7111407 Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event 1, 2, 3 11/02/2015 11/06/2015 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification OL EXAM - INITIAL LICENSE EXAM 3 1 11/16/2015 12/04/2015 V23463 BROWNS FERRY NOVEMBER 2015 INITIAL EXAM AT POWER FACILITIES PI&R - PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION 4 1, 2, 3 02/08/2016 02/12/2016 IP 71152B Problem Identification and Resolution 1, 2, 3 02/22/2016 02/26/2016 IP 71152B Problem Identification and Resolution RP - RAD HAZARDS ANALYSIS AND TRANSPORTATION 2 1, 2, 3 02/29/2016 03/04/2016 IP 71124.01 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls 1, 2, 3 02/29/2016 03/04/2016 IP 71124.08 Radioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive Material Handling, Storage, and Transportation ISI - UNIT 3 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION 1 3 03/07/2016 03/11/2016 IP 7111108G Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR LR - UNIT 3 POST APPROVAL LR PHASE 1 2 3 03/07/2016 03/11/2016 IP 71003 Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal EQ - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTION 3 1, 2, 3 03/21/2016 03/25/2016 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 1, 2, 3 04/11/2016 04/15/2016 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection EP - EP PROGRAM INSPECTION 2 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111401 Exercise Evaluation 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111402 Alert and Notification System Testing 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111403 Emergency Preparedness Organization Staffing and Augmentation System 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 7111405 Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies 1, 2, 3 06/06/2016 06/10/2016 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.

This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.

Enclosure

Page 2 of 2 Browns Ferry 09/01/2015 10:14:23 Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 09/01/2015 - 06/30/2017 Unit Planned Dates No. of Staff Number Start End Inspection Activity Title on Site RP - RP PUBLIC RAD SAFETY BASELINE 2 1, 2, 3 06/13/2016 06/17/2016 IP 71124.06 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment 1, 2, 3 06/13/2016 06/17/2016 IP 71124.07 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program 1, 2, 3 06/13/2016 06/17/2016 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification TFPI - TRIENNIEL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION 4 1, 2, 3 07/25/2016 07/29/2016 IP 7111105T Fire Protection [Triennial]

1, 2, 3 08/08/2016 08/12/2016 IP 7111105T Fire Protection [Triennial]

OL RQ - REQUAL INSP 2 1, 2, 3 09/12/2016 09/16/2016 IP 7111111B Licensed Operator Requalification Program ISI - UNIT 1 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION 1 1 10/10/2016 10/14/2016 IP 7111108G Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR ISI - UNIT 2 IN-SERVICE INSPECTION 1 2 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 7111108G Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR RP - RP OCCUPATIONAL INSPECTION WEEK 1 3 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.01 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.02 Occupational ALARA Planning and Controls 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.03 In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.04 Occupational Dose Assessment 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71124.05 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation 1, 2, 3 03/13/2017 03/17/2017 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification RP - RP OCCUPATIONAL INSPECTION WEEK 2 2 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.01 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.02 Occupational ALARA Planning and Controls 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.03 In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.04 Occupational Dose Assessment 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71124.05 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation 1, 2, 3 03/27/2017 03/31/2017 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification EP - EP EXERCISE 6 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 7111401 Exercise Evaluation 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 7111408 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review 1, 2, 3 06/26/2017 06/30/2017 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.

This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures. Enclosure