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| number = ML17163A434
| number = ML17163A434
| issue date = 06/12/2017
| issue date = 06/12/2017
| title = Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502
| title = Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502
| author name = Riemer K R
| author name = Riemer K
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRS/PSB
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRS/PSB
| addressee name = Gebbie J P
| addressee name = Gebbie J
| addressee affiliation = Indiana Michigan Power Co
| addressee affiliation = Indiana Michigan Power Co
| docket = 05000315, 05000316
| docket = 05000315, 05000316
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=Text=
=Text=
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III 2443 WARRENVILLE RD. SUIT E 210 LISLE, IL 60532
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES une 12, 2017
-4352 June 12, 2017 Mr. Joel Senior VP and Chief Nuclear Officer Indiana Michigan Power Company Nuclear Generation Group One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106


SUBJECT: DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2
==SUBJECT:==
- BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000 315/201 7 5 0 2; 05000 316/201 7 5 0 2
DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 -
BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502


==Dear Mr. Gebbie:==
==Dear Mr. Gebbie:==
On May 25, 201 7, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a n inspection at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant , Units 1 and 2, and the NRC inspectors discussed the results of th is inspection with you and other members of your staff.
On May 25, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, and the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of the inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
 
The results of the inspection are documented in the enclosed report.


The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.


This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding."


Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.


Sincerely,/RA/ Kenneth Riemer, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Sincerely,
/RA/
Kenneth Riemer, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-315; 50-316 License Nos. DPR-58; DPR-74 Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502 cc w/encl: Distribution via LISTSERV


Docket Nos. 50-315; 50-316 License Nos. DPR
=SUMMARY=
-58; DPR-74
IR 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502; 05/22/2017 - 05/25/2017; Donald C. Cook Nuclear


===Enclosure:===
Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection;
Inspection Report 05000 315/20 1 7502; 05000 316/20 1 7 502 cc w/encl:
Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.
Distribution via LISTSERV


=SUMMARY=
This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by five regional inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 6, dated July 201
I R 05000315/2017502; 0500031 6/2017 502; 0 5/22/201 7 - 0 5/2 5/201 7; Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2;
Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection;
Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification
. This report covers a 1-w eek period of announced baseline inspection by five regional inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 6, dated July 2016
.


===NRC-Identified===
===NRC-Identified===
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No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.


===
===Licensee-Identified Violations===
Licensee-Identified Violations===


None 3
None


=REPORT DETAILS=
=REPORT DETAILS=
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==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==


===Cornerstone:===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
Emergency Preparedness
{{a|1EP1}}
 
==1EP1 Exercise Evaluation==
{{a|1EP}}
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.01}}
==1EP 1 Exercise Evaluation==
 
(71114.0 1)
 
===.1 Exercise Evaluation===
===.1 Exercise Evaluation===


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the May 23, 2017, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise's 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 exercises conducted from 2015 through 201 7, to verify that those drills' scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the May 23, 2017 exercise. The inspectors evaluated the licensee's 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:
The inspectors reviewed the May 23, 2017, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercises 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 from 2015 through 2017, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the May 23, 2017 exercise.
Control Room Simulator; Technical Support Center; Operations Support Center; and Emergency Operations Facility.


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.
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;
* Technical Support Center;
* Operations Support Center; and
* Emergency Operations Facility.


The inspectors attended post
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.
-exercise critiques in the control room simulator , technical support center , operations support center, and emergency operations facility to evaluate the licensee's initial self
 
-assessment of 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
The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the control room simulator, technical support center, operations support center, and emergency operations facility 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.
-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 Attachment to this report.


This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01.
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified
No findings were identified. {{a|1EP8}}
.
==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review==
 
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}}
{{a|1EP}}
==1EP 8 Exercise Evaluation==
 
- Scenario Review (71114.08)


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
Prior to the inspection activity on-site, the inspectors conducted an in
Prior to the inspection activity on-site, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.47(b)(14). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission using IP 71114.08, "Exercise Evaluation  
- Scenario Review," to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.47(b)(14). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.


This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one inspection sampl e as defined in IP 71114.08.
This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one inspection sample as defined in IP 71114.08.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
==OTHER ACTIVITIES==


===Cornerstone:===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
Emergency Preparedness
 
{{a|4OA1}}
{{a|4OA1}}
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification==
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification==
 
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151}}
(71151)
 
===.1 Drill/Exercise Performance===
===.1 Drill/Exercise Performance===


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the first quarter 2016 through first quarter 201
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the first quarter 2016 through first quarter 2017.
 
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 7, were used.


===7. To determine the===
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.


accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99
This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in IP 71151.
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 7, were 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; 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.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.


===.2 Emergency Response Organization (ERO)===
===.2 Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation===
 
Drill Participation


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the ERO Drill Participation PI for the period from the first quarter of 2016 through first quarter of 2017. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the ERO Drill Participation PI for the period from the first quarter of 2016 through first quarter of 2017. 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 7, were 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 2016 and 2017 exercises and drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 7, were 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; performance during the 2016 and 2017 exercises and drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.


This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151.
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151.
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS) PI for the period from the first quarter 2016 through first quarter 2017. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 7, were 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 and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.
PI for the period from the first quarter 2016 through first quarter 2017. 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 7, were 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.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
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====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.
 
{{a|4OA6}}
{{a|4OA6}}
==4OA6 Management Meetings==
==4OA6 Management Meetings==


===.1 Exit Meeting Summary===
===.1 Exit Meeting Summary===


On May 25 , 2017, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. J. Gebbie , and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.
On May 25, 2017, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. J. Gebbie, 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.


The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
ATTACHMENT:


ATTACHMENT: 
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTAC
Licensee
T Licensee  
: [[contact::J. Gebbie]], Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
: [[contact::J. Gebbie]], Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
: [[contact::S. Lies]], Site Vice President
: [[contact::S. Lies]], Site Vice President
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: [[contact::K. Fernau]], Operations Director
: [[contact::K. Fernau]], Operations Director
: [[contact::J. Petro]], Design Engineering DIrector
: [[contact::J. Petro]], Design Engineering DIrector
: [[contact::M. Scarpello ]], Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Manager  
: [[contact::M. Scarpello]], Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Manager
: [[contact::G. Weber]], Cyber Security / Engineering Manager
: [[contact::G. Weber]], Cyber Security / Engineering Manager
: [[contact::K. Harper]], Regulatory Affairs
: [[contact::K. Harper]], Regulatory Affairs
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: [[contact::J. Tipton-Stone]], EP Coordinator
: [[contact::J. Tipton-Stone]], EP Coordinator
: [[contact::S. Wiederwax]], EP Coordinator
: [[contact::S. Wiederwax]], EP Coordinator
: [[contact::K. A ppel]], EP Coordinator
: [[contact::K. Appel]], EP Coordinator
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
: [[contact::T. Taylor]], Resident Inspector
: [[contact::T. Taylor]], Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUS
 
SED Opened, Closed, and Discussed
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
 
===Opened, Closed, and Discussed===
 
None
None
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
 
s reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspecti
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
on 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.
1EP 1 Exercise Evaluation
(71114.0 1)  Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Emergency Plan; Revision 38  RMT-2080-EOF-001; Activation and Operation of the EOF; Revision 3 4  RMT-2080-OSC-001; Activation and Operation of the OSC; Revision 20  RMT-2080-TSC-001; Activation and Operation of the TSC; Revision 2 5  RMT-2080-JIC-001; Activation and Operation of the JIC; Revision 9  PMP-2080-EPP-10 0; Emergency Response; Revision 33
PMP-2080-EPP-101; Emergency Classification; Revision 20
PMP-2080-EPP-10 8; Initial Dose Assessment; Revision
PMP-208 1-EPP-10 5; Core Damage
Assessment; Revision
EMD-32 a; Nuclear Plant Event Notification
EMD-32 b; Nuclear Plant Event Technical Data
PowerPoint Presentation:
: [[contact::D.C. Cook May 23]], 2017
, Biennial Exercise Critique
Emergency Preparedness Drill and Exercise Reports; May 2015
- May 2017  AR 2015-8398; ERO Training Drill Revealed a Weakness in TSC Response;
Dated June 26, 20 15  AR 2015-14153; ERO Evaluation Exercise DEP Results Below Expectations;
Dated October 30, 20 15  AR 2016-2096; Emergency Response Facility Monthly and Quarterly Checks;  Dated February 22, 20 16  AR 2016-2415; Fax Machine to State EOC; Dated March 1, 20 16  AR 2016-5081; Berrien County Ring Down Phone Does Not Work/Blue Phone;
Dated April 22, 20 16  AR 2016-6571; Complete Loss of 911 Ring Down Phone System;
Dated May 26, 20 16  AR 2016-8167; MIDAS Shore Tower Loss of Communications; Dated July 13, 20 16  AR 2016-8740; Standard for Emergency Notification not Met (Drill); Dated July 29, 20 16  AR 2016-10427; Procedure Use Error During 9/13/16 Drill; Dated September
16, 20 16  AR 2016-10431; ERONS Scenario Failure During 9/13/16 Drill; Dated September
16, 20 16  AR 2017-1626; EP Procedure Use Errors for Drill and Exercises; Dated February 10, 20 17  AR 2017-2165; Completion of Training Requirements not Documented;
Dated February 22 , 20 17  AR 2017-2374; E-Plan Inventory Deficiency Discovered and Corrected;
Dated February 28, 20 17  AR 2017-2377; Record Keeping Deficiencies in EP Program Documents;
Dated February 28, 20 17  AR 2017-2403; ERO Equipment Checks in Training Center; Dated Marc h 1, 2017  AR 2017-2416; Update to EP NRC KPI from 3Q 2016 Required; Dated March 1, 20 17  AR 2017-3324; MIDAS 10M Backup Reading Erroneous; Dated March 28, 20 17  AR 2017-4900; E-Plan Revision Not Submitted to NRC in 30 Days;
Dated May 12, 20 17
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation
- Scenario Review (71114.08)
D. C. Cook 201
Evaluated Exercise May 23, 201 7 Scenario Manual
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
ERO Drill Participation
Records; 1st Quarter of 201 6 - 1st Quarter of 201 7  DEP Opportunities
Records; 1st Quarter of 2016 - 1st Quarter of 2017  ANS Reliability
Records; 1st Quarter of 2016 - 1st Quarter of 2017  AR 201 7-1931; Weekly Silent Siren Test Error not Documented
; Dated February 16, 20 1 7
LIST OF ACRONYMS USE
D ANS Alert and Notification System
ERO Emergency Response Organization
IP Inspection Procedure
NEI Nuclear Energy Institute
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
PI Performance Indicator
}}
}}

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Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502
ML17163A434
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Issue date: 06/12/2017
From: Kenneth Riemer
Plant Support Branch II
To: Gebbie J
Indiana Michigan Power Co
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UNITED STATES une 12, 2017

SUBJECT:

DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 -

BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502

Dear Mr. Gebbie:

On May 25, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, and the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of the inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.

This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Kenneth Riemer, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-315; 50-316 License Nos. DPR-58; DPR-74 Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502 cc w/encl: Distribution via LISTSERV

SUMMARY

IR 05000315/2017502; 05000316/2017502; 05/22/2017 - 05/25/2017; Donald C. Cook Nuclear

Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection;

Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.

This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by five regional inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 6, dated July 201

NRC-Identified

and Self-Revealed Findings

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

No findings were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

Main article: IP 71114.01

.1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the May 23, 2017, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercises 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 from 2015 through 2017, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the May 23, 2017 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;
  • Operations Support Center; and
  • Emergency Operations Facility.

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 control room simulator, technical support center, operations support center, and emergency operations facility 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.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review

Main article: IP 71114.08

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the inspection activity on-site, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.47(b)(14). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one inspection sample as defined in IP 71114.08.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

Main article: IP 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 first quarter 2016 through first quarter 2017.

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 7, were 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.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

.2 Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the ERO Drill Participation PI for the period from the first quarter of 2016 through first quarter of 2017. 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 7, were 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 2016 and 2017 exercises and drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

.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 first quarter 2016 through first quarter 2017. 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 7, were 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.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1 Exit Meeting Summary

On May 25, 2017, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. J. Gebbie, 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

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

J. Gebbie, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
S. Lies, Site Vice President
S. Partin, Site Director
J. Ross, Plant Manager
L. Baun, Nuclear Oversight Director
M. Lloyd, Vice President Engineering
S. Dailey, Maintenance Director
K. Fernau, Operations Director
J. Petro, Design Engineering DIrector
M. Scarpello, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Manager
G. Weber, Cyber Security / Engineering Manager
K. Harper, Regulatory Affairs
R. Sieber, EP Manager
A. Thompson, EP Supervisor
K. Simpson, EP Supervisor
J. Crisenbery, EP Coordinator
R. Becvar, EP Coordinator
J. Tipton-Stone, EP Coordinator
S. Wiederwax, EP Coordinator
K. Appel, EP Coordinator

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

T. Taylor, Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened, Closed, and Discussed

None

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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