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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
                            NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION III
                                            REGION III
2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210
                              2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210
LISLE, IL 60532
                                        LISLE, IL 60532-4352
-4352 April 24, 2013
                                          April 24, 2013
  Mr. Michael J. Pacilio
Mr. Michael J. Pacilio
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
  President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear
  President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear
4300 Winfield Road
4300 Winfield Road
Warrenville , IL 60555 SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATIO
Warrenville, IL 60555
N BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000 461/20 13503 Dear Mr. Pacilio: On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,  
SUBJECT:       CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
                BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503
Dear Mr. Pacilio:
On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection
at your Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,
which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.
which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance 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.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and
No findings were identified during this inspection.  
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
  In accordance with 10
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed
CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web
personnel.
site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
No findings were identified during this inspection.
-rm/adams.html
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and
(the Public Electronic Reading Room).
its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in
Sincerely, /RA/
the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS)
Joseph Maynen , Acting Chief Plant Support Branch
component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),
Division of Reactor Safety
accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public
Docket No. 50
Electronic Reading Room).
-461 License No. NPF
                                              Sincerely,
-62 Enclosure:
                                              /RA/
Inspection Report 05000
                                              Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief
46 1/20 13503;   w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
                                              Plant Support Branch
cc w/encl:
                                              Division of Reactor Safety
Distribution via ListServ
Docket No. 50-461
Ž 
License No. NPF-62
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Enclosure:     Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;
REGION III
                  w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
Docket No:
cc w/encl:     Distribution via ListServ'
50-4 61 License N o: NPF-62 Report No:
 
05000 461/2 013503 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC
          U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Facility: Clinton Power Station
                          REGION III
Location: Clinton, IL
Docket No:         50-461
Dates: March 25 through 29, 2013
License No:         NPF-62
Inspectors:
Report No:         05000461/2013503
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Licensee:           Exelon Generation Company, LLC
  J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Facility:           Clinton Power Station
  R. Ruiz, Senior Resident Inspector
Location:           Clinton, IL
  N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst
Dates:             March 25 through 29, 2013
Approved by:
Inspectors:         R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Maynen , Acting Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor
                    J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Safety  
                    R. Ruiz, Senior Resident Inspector
1 Enclosure SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
                    N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst
IR 05000 461/2012503;  
Approved by:       J. Maynen, Acting Chief
03/25/201 3 - 03/29/201 3; Clinton Power Station; Baseline
                    Plant Support Branch
Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.
                    Division of Reactor Safety
This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector.
                                                                  Enclosure
  The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process" (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be
 
assigned a severity level after NRC management review.
                                    SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
  The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power
IR 05000461/2012503; 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency
reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.
Oversight Process," Revision 4, dated December 2006.
This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional
  A. NRC-Identified and Self
inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is
-Revealed Findings
indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may
No findings were identified.
be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program
B. Licensee-Identified Violations
for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in
No violations were identified.
NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.
   
A.     NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings
2 Enclosure REPORT DETAILS
        Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1. R EACTOR SAFETY
        No findings were identified.
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
B.     Licensee-Identified Violations
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
        No violations were identified.
(71114.01)
                                                1                                      Enclosure
  .1 Exercise Evaluation
 
a. Inspection Scope
                                        REPORT DETAILS
The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 201 3, biennial emergency preparedness exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensee's emergency plan and to verify that the exercise's simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensee's capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and  
1.   REACTOR SAFETY
exercises conducted in
      Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
201 1, 201 2, and 20 13 , to verify that those drills' scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 201 3 , exercise.  
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01)
  The inspectors evaluated the licensee's exercise performance, focusing on the  
  .1   Exercise Evaluation
risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past  
  a. Inspection Scope
exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:
      The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 2013, biennial emergency preparedness
    Control Room Simulator (CRS);
      exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major
  Technical Support Center (TSC);
      elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated
  Operations Support Center (OSC); and
      problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees
  Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)
      capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and
. The inspectors also assessed the licensee's recognition of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of the licensee's emergency plan.
      exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were
  The inspectors attended post
      sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 2013, exercise.
-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF  
      The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the
to evaluate the licensee's initial self
      risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action
-assessment of
      decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past
its exercise performance. The inspectors later met with the licensee's lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensee's findings and assessments of its exercise participants' performances. These self
      exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:
-assessments were then compared with the inspectors' independent observations and assessments to assess the licensee's ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the  
      *        Control Room Simulator (CRS);
Attachment to this report.
      *        Technical Support Center (TSC);
  This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01
      *        Operations Support Center (OSC); and
-0 6.   b. Findings No findings were identified.  
      *        Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
 
      The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions,
3 Enclosure 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES
      transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
      offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
      implementation of the licensees emergency plan.
(71151) .1 Drill/Exercise Performance
      The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF
a. Inspection Scope
      to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals fo
      The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to
r the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator (PI) for the
      obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants
period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter
      performances. These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors
2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99
      independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's records associated with the  
      adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the
PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of  
      Attachment to this report.
PI opportunities during pre
      This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection
-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.   This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in  
      Procedure (IP) 71114.01-06.
IP 71151-05.   b. Findings No findings were identified.   .2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
  b. Findings
a. Inspection Scope
      No findings were identified.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization
                                                2                                        Enclosure
(ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter
 
2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI
4.   OTHER ACTIVITIES
definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99
      Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification (71151)
, performance during the 2012 drills , and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
.1   Drill/Exercise Performance
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in  
  a. Inspection Scope
IP 71151-05.   b. Findings No findings were identified.
      The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator
 
      (PI) for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine
  4 Enclosure .3 Alert and Notification System
      the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance
a. Inspection Scope
      contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System  
      Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors
(ANS) PI for the period from the third quarter 201
      reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee
2 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99
      accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI  
      guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes
Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI
      including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of
and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
      PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and
This inspection
      performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to
constituted one ANS sample as defined in  
      this report.
IP 7 1151-05. b. Findings No findings were identified.
      This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in
4OA6 Management Meetings
      IP 71151-05.
  .1 Exit Meeting Summary
  b. Findings
O n March 29, 2013, the inspector
      No findings were identified.
s presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. B. Taber and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
.2   Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
  ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
  a. Inspection Scope
1 Attachment
      The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTAC
      Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012
T Licensee B. Taber, Plant Manager
      through fourth quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during
K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager
      those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02,
D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager
      Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.
J. Cunningham, Operations Director
      The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the
S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering
      licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and
M. Mayer, Security
      the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes
S. O'Riley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
      including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during
W. Paggent, On
      the 2012 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.
-Line Work Manager
      Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist
      This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in
C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager
      IP 71151-05.
T. Stoner, Maintenance Director
  b. Findings
J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager
      No findings were identified.
J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager
                                                3                                      Enclosure
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
 
B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector
  .3   Alert and Notification System
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUS
    a. Inspection Scope
SED Opened, Closed, and Discussed
      The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
None  
      PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine
2 Attachment
      the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection. Inclusion on this list does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection effort. Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or  
      contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator
any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.
      Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records
1 EP1 Exercise Evaluation
      associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in
- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013
      accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors
- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7
      reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing
- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision
      opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.
18 - EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11
      Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11
      This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
- AR 01493441; Exercise
    b. Findings
-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems; March 27, 2013
      No findings were identified.
- AR 01493436; Exercise
4OA6 Management Meetings
-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements; March 27, 2013
  .1   Exit Meeting Summary
- AR 01493433; Exercise
      On March 29, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to
-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013
      Mr. B. Taber and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the
- AR 01493430; Exercise
      issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input
-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013
      discussed was considered proprietary.
- AR 01493418; Exercise
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation
                                                4                                      Enclosure
Release Path For Dose Assessment
 
-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013
                              SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- AR 01493414; Exercise
                                  KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated; March 27, 2013
Licensee
  4OA1 Performance Indicator Verificatio
B. Taber, Plant Manager
n  - Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July  
K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager
- December 2012
D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- E P-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July  
J. Cunningham, Operations Director
- December 2012
S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering
- EP-AA-1003; Key ERO Participation and Stability Monthly Data; September  
M. Mayer, Security
- December 2012
S. ORiley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- LS-AA-2110; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ERO Drill Participation; September  
W. Paggent, On-Line Work Manager
- December 2012 - LS-AA-2120; Monthly Data Elements for NRC D
P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist
EP; July - December 2012
C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager
- LS-AA-2130; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability; July  
T. Stoner, Maintenance Director
- December 2012
J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager
 
J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager
3 Attachment
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
LIST OF ACRONYMS USE
B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector
D ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access Management System
                    LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
ANS Alert and Notification System
Opened, Closed, and Discussed
AR Action Request
None
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
                                              1                Attachment
CRS Control Room Simulator
 
DEP Drill and Exercise Performance
                                  LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
DRS Division of Reactor Safety
The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection. Inclusion on this list
EOF Emergency Operations Facility
does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that
EP Emergency Preparedness
selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection
ERO Emergency Response Organization
effort. Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or
IP Inspection Procedure
any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.
IR Inspection Report
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
JIC Joint Information Center
- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013
NEI Nuclear Energy Institute
- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision 18
OSC Operations Support Center
- EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11
PAR Protective Action Recommendatio
- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11
n PARS Publicly Available Records System
- AR 01493441; Exercise-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems;
PI Performance Indicator
  March 27, 2013
SDP Significance Determination Process
- AR 01493436; Exercise-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements;
TSC Technical Support Center
  March 27, 2013
 
- AR 01493433; Exercise-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC
  April 24, 2013
  Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013
  Mr. Michael J. Pacilio
- AR 01493430; Exercise-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
  Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013
    President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear
- AR 01493418; Exercise-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation Release Path For Dose
4300 Winfield Road
  Assessment-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013
Warrenville, IL 60555
- AR 01493414; Exercise-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated;
SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY
  March 27, 2013
PREPAREDNESS BIENNIA
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
L EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503
- Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July - December 2012
Dear Mr. Pacilio: On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your  
- EP-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July - December 2012
Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.
- EP-AA-1003; Key ERO Participation and Stability Monthly Data; September - December 2012
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance 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.
- LS-AA-2110; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ERO Drill Participation; September - December
No findings were identified during this inspection.  
  2012
In accordance with 10
- LS-AA-2120; Monthly Data Elements for NRC DEP; July - December 2012
CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
- LS-AA-2130; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability; July - December 2012
enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC's  
                                                  2                                    Attachment
Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
 
-rm/adams.html
                          LIST OF ACRONYMS USED
(the Public Electronic Reading Room).
ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access Management System
Sincerely, /RA/ Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief
ANS   Alert and Notification System
Plant Support Branch
AR   Action Request
Division of Reactor Safety
CFR   Code of Federal Regulations
Docket No. 50
CRS   Control Room Simulator
-461 License No. NPF
DEP   Drill and Exercise Performance
-62 Enclosure:
DRS   Division of Reactor Safety
Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;
EOF   Emergency Operations Facility
  w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
EP   Emergency Preparedness
cc w/encl:
ERO   Emergency Response Organization
Distribution via ListServŽ
IP   Inspection Procedure
  DISTRIBUTION
IR   Inspection Report
: See next page
JIC   Joint Information Center
  DOCUMENT NAME:
NEI   Nuclear Energy Institute
-CLI 2013 503 (RDJ).DOCX
NRC   U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  Publicly Available
OSC   Operations Support Center
  Non-Publicly Available
PAR   Protective Action Recommendation
  Sensitive Non-Sensitive To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the concurrence box "C" = Copy without attach/encl "E" = Copy with attach/encl "N" = No copy
PARS Publicly Available Records System
  OFFICE RIII   RIII   RIII   RIII   NAME JMaynen for RJickling
PI   Performance Indicator
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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION III

2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210

LISLE, IL 60532-4352

April 24, 2013

Mr. Michael J. Pacilio

Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC

President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear

4300 Winfield Road

Warrenville, IL 60555

SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503

Dear Mr. Pacilio:

On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection

at your Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,

which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and

compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed

personnel.

No findings were identified during this inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and

its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in

the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS)

component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),

accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public

Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-461

License No. NPF-62

Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;

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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION III

Docket No: 50-461

License No: NPF-62

Report No: 05000461/2013503

Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC

Facility: Clinton Power Station

Location: Clinton, IL

Dates: March 25 through 29, 2013

Inspectors: R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

R. Ruiz, Senior Resident Inspector

N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst

Approved by: J. Maynen, Acting Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000461/2012503; 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency

Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.

This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional

inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is

indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,

Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may

be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program

for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in

NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.

A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

No findings were identified.

B. Licensee-Identified Violations

No violations were identified.

1 Enclosure

REPORT DETAILS

1. REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01)

.1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 2013, biennial emergency preparedness

exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major

elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated

problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees

capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and

exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were

sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 2013, exercise.

The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the

risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action

decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past

exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:

  • Control Room Simulator (CRS);
  • Operations Support Center (OSC); and

The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions,

transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with

offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall

implementation of the licensees emergency plan.

The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF

to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.

The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to

obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants

performances. These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors

independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to

adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the

Attachment to this report.

This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection

Procedure (IP) 71114.01-06.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

2 Enclosure

4. OTHER ACTIVITIES

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification (71151)

.1 Drill/Exercise Performance

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator

(PI) for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine

the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance

contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory

Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors

reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee

accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI

guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes

including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of

PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and

performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to

this report.

This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in

IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response

Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012

through fourth quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during

those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02,

Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.

The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the

licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and

the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes

including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during

the 2012 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in

IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

3 Enclosure

.3 Alert and Notification System

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)

PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine

the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance

contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator

Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records

associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in

accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors

reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing

opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1 Exit Meeting Summary

On March 29, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to

Mr. B. Taber and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the

issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input

discussed was considered proprietary.

ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

4 Enclosure

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

B. Taber, Plant Manager

K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager

D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager

J. Cunningham, Operations Director

S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering

M. Mayer, Security

S. ORiley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

W. Paggent, On-Line Work Manager

P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist

C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager

T. Stoner, Maintenance Director

J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager

J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened, Closed, and Discussed

None

1 Attachment

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection. Inclusion on this list

does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that

selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection

effort. Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or

any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013

- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7

- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision 18

- EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11

- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11

- AR 01493441; Exercise-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems;

March 27, 2013

- AR 01493436; Exercise-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements;

March 27, 2013

- AR 01493433; Exercise-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC

Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013

- AR 01493430; Exercise-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation

Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013

- AR 01493418; Exercise-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation Release Path For Dose

Assessment-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013

- AR 01493414; Exercise-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated;

March 27, 2013

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

- Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July - December 2012

- EP-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July - December 2012

- EP-AA-1003; Key ERO Participation and Stability Monthly Data; September - December 2012

- LS-AA-2110; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ERO Drill Participation; September - December

2012

- LS-AA-2120; Monthly Data Elements for NRC DEP; July - December 2012

- LS-AA-2130; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability; July - December 2012

2 Attachment

LIST OF ACRONYMS USED

ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access Management System

ANS Alert and Notification System

AR Action Request

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CRS Control Room Simulator

DEP Drill and Exercise Performance

DRS Division of Reactor Safety

EOF Emergency Operations Facility

EP Emergency Preparedness

ERO Emergency Response Organization

IP Inspection Procedure

IR Inspection Report

JIC Joint Information Center

NEI Nuclear Energy Institute

NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

OSC Operations Support Center

PAR Protective Action Recommendation

PARS Publicly Available Records System

PI Performance Indicator

SDP Significance Determination Process

TSC Technical Support Center

3 Attachment

April 24, 2013

Mr. Michael J. Pacilio

Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC

President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear

4300 Winfield Road

Warrenville, IL 60555

SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL

EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503

Dear Mr. Pacilio:

On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your

Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were

discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance

with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors

reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

No findings were identified during this inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure,

and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public

Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC's

Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site

at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-461

License No. NPF-62

Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;

w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

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NAME JMaynen for RJickling JMaynen

DATE 04/24/13 04/24/13

OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

Letter to Mr. Michael J. Pacilio from Mr. Joseph Maynen dated April 24, 2013.

SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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