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| issue date = 04/13/2012
| issue date = 04/13/2012
| title = IR 05000424-12-502, 05000425-12-502; on 03/19/2012 - 03/23/2012; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection
| title = IR 05000424-12-502, 05000425-12-502; on 03/19/2012 - 03/23/2012; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection
| author name = Bonser B R
| author name = Bonser B
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1
| addressee name = Tynan T E
| addressee name = Tynan T
| addressee affiliation = Southern Nuclear Operating Co, Inc
| addressee affiliation = Southern Nuclear Operating Co, Inc
| docket = 05000424, 05000425
| docket = 05000424, 05000425
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=Text=
=Text=
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[[Issue date::April 13, 2012]]


Mr. Tom Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant 7821 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830
==SUBJECT:==
 
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2012502 AND 05000425/2012502
SUBJECT: VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2012502 AND 05000425/2012502


==Dear Mr. Tynan:==
==Dear Mr. Tynan:==
On March 23, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on March 23, 2012, with you and other members of your staff.
On March 23, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on March 23, 2012, with you 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 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.


Based on the results of this inspection, no findings were identified.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings were identified.


In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, 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 (PARS) component of  
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, 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 (PARS) component of


SNC 2 NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
SNC   2 NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).


Sincerely,/RA/ Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-424, 50-425 License Nos. NPF-68, NPF-81  
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-424, 50-425 License Nos. NPF-68, NPF-81


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
Inspection Report 05000424/2012502 and 05000425/2012502  
Inspection Report 05000424/2012502 and 05000425/2012502 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information


===w/Attachment:===
REGION II==
Supplemental Information cc w/encl.: (See page 3)
Docket Nos.: 05000424, 05000425 License Nos.: NPF-68, NPF-81 Report No.: 05000424/2012502 and 05000425/2012502 Licensee: Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.


ML12109A132 X SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE X FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII: DRS/PSB1 RII: DRS/PSB1 RII: DRP/BR2 SIGNATURE RA/MS RA/BB RA/FE NAME M. SPECK B. BONSER F. EHRHARDT DATE 04/10/2012 04/12/2012 04/11/2012 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO SNC 3 cc w/encl: S. Kuczynski Chairman, President and CEO Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution D. G. Bost Chief Nuclear Officer Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution N. J. Stringfellow Licensing Manager Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution
Facility: Vogtle, Units 1 and 2 Location: Waynesboro, GA Dates: March 19, 2012, through March 23, 2012 Inspectors: M. Speck, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector L. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector C. Fontana, Incident Response Coordinator T. Chandler, Resident Inspector Approved by: Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure


Paula Marino Vice President Engineering Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000424/2012502, 05000425/2012502; 03/19/2012 - 03/23/2012; Vogtle Electric


Electronic Mail Distribution T. A. Lynch Vice President Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution Dennis R. Madison Vice President Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution J. L. Pemberton SVP & General Counsel-Ops & SNC Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution T. Site Vice President Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution M. J. Ajluni Nuclear Licensing Director Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution B. D. McKinney, Jr. Regulatory Response Manager Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution D. W. Daughhetee Licensing Engineer Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution L. Mike Stinson Vice President Fleet Operations Support Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.


Electronic Mail Distribution T. D. Honeycutt Regulatory Response Supervisor Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
The report covered an announced inspection by one emergency preparedness inspector, one senior resident inspector, one resident inspector, and one regional incident response coordinator. No findings were identified. 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.


Electronic Mail Distribution L. P. Hill Licensing Supervisor Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings===


Electronic Mail Distribution L. L. Crumpton Administrative Assistant, Sr. Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
None
 
Electronic Mail Distribution David H. Jones Site Vice President Vogtle Units 3 and 4 Southern Nuclear Operating Company Electronic Mail Distribution Hickox, T. Mark Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
 
S. C. Swanson Site Support Manager Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
 
cc w/encl (continued on page 4)
 
SNC 4 cc w/encl: (continued) Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Vogtle Electric Generating Plant U.S. NRC 7821 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830 Arthur H. Domby, Esq.
 
Troutman Sanders Electronic Mail Distribution Sandra Threatt, Manager Nuclear Response and Emergency Environmental Surveillance Bureau of Land and Waste Management Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution Division of Radiological Health TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation 401 Church Street Nashville, TN 37243-1532 Richard Haynes Director, Division of Waste Management Bureau of Land and Waste Management S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Lee Foley Manager of Contracts Generation Oglethorpe Power Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution Mark Williams, Commissioner Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Judson H. Turner, Director Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Cynthia A. Sanders Radioactive Materials Program Manager Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution James A. Capp Program Coordination Branch Chief Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution James C. Hardeman Environmental Radiation Program Manager Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Al Frazier Emergency Response and Radiation Program Manager Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution
 
Mr. Steven M. Jackson Senior Engineer - Power Supply Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Electronic Mail Distribution
 
Reece McAlister Executive Secretary Georgia Public Service Commission Electronic Mail Distribution
 
Office of the Attorney General 40 Capitol Square, SW Atlanta, GA 30334 Office of the County Commissioner Burke County Commission Electronic Mail Distribution Director Consumers' Utility Counsel Division Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs 2 M. L. King, Jr. Drive Plaza Level East; Suite 356 Atlanta, GA 30334-4600 Amy Whaley Resident Manager Electronic Mail Distribution
 
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II Docket Nos.: 05000424, 05000425
 
License Nos.: NPF-68, NPF-81
 
Report No.: 05000424/2012502 and 05000425/2012502
 
Licensee: Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
 
Facility: Vogtle, Units 1 and 2
 
Location: Waynesboro, GA
 
Dates: March 19, 2012, through March 23, 2012
 
Inspectors: M. Speck, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector L. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector C. Fontana, Incident Response Coordinator T. Chandler, Resident Inspector Approved by: Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
 
Enclosure
 
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000424/2012502, 05000425/2012502; 03/19/2012 - 03/23/2012;


Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.
===Licensee-Identified Violations===


The report covered an announced inspection by one emergency preparedness inspector, one senior resident inspector, one resident inspector, and one regional incident response coordinator. No findings were identified. The NRC's 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-Revealing Findings===
None 
===B. Licensee-Identified Violations===
None
None


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==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==


===Cornerstone:===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
Emergency Preparedness


1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
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The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
* The adequacy of the licensee's performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on March 21, 2012, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and
* The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on March 21, 2012, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and (10)which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
: (10) which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
* The overall adequacy of the licensees emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
* The overall adequacy of the licensee's emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, "Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities" and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
* Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organizations (ERO)recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra- and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
* Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organization's (ERO) recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra- and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
* Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exercise reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
* Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exercise reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
* The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on March 23, 2012, to evaluate the licensee's self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise, and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.
* The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on March 23, 2012, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise, and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.
 
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment.


This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspector sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs) listed below for the period January 1, 2011, through December 2011. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline", Revision 6, was used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.
The inspector sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period January 1, 2011, through December 2011. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.


Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone
Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone
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* Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
* Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
* Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)
* Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)
For the specified review period, the inspector examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspector verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspector reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspector verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensee's records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.
For the specified review period, the inspector examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspector verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspector reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspector verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.


The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three
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====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.
 
{{a|4OA6}}
{{a|4OA6}}
==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit==
==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit==


On March 23, 2012, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Tynan and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.
On March 23, 2012, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Tynan and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.


ATTACHMENT:
ATTACHMENT:  


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
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===Licensee personnel===
===Licensee personnel===
: [[contact::T. Tynan]], Site Vice President  
: [[contact::T. Tynan]], Site Vice President
: [[contact::A. Askew]], Chemistry Specialist  
: [[contact::A. Askew]], Chemistry Specialist
: [[contact::M. Brett]], Emergency Planning Specialist  
: [[contact::M. Brett]], Emergency Planning Specialist
: [[contact::P. Burwinkel]], Shift Manager  
: [[contact::P. Burwinkel]], Shift Manager
: [[contact::T. Cucci]], Maintenance Supervisor
: [[contact::T. Cucci]], Maintenance Supervisor
: [[contact::R. Dedrickson]], Plant Manager  
: [[contact::R. Dedrickson]], Plant Manager
: [[contact::J. Hall]], Emergency Preparedness Supervisor (Units 3 and 4)  
: [[contact::J. Hall]], Emergency Preparedness Supervisor (Units 3 and 4)
: [[contact::M. Hickox]], Licensing Engineer  
: [[contact::M. Hickox]], Licensing Engineer
: [[contact::I. Kochary]], Health Physics Manager  
: [[contact::I. Kochary]], Health Physics Manager
: [[contact::L. Mayo]], Emergency Preparedness Supervisor  
: [[contact::L. Mayo]], Emergency Preparedness Supervisor
: [[contact::D. McCary]], Operations Manager  
: [[contact::D. McCary]], Operations Manager
: [[contact::J. Robinson]], Engineering Program Manager  
: [[contact::J. Robinson]], Engineering Program Manager
: [[contact::J. Stanley]], Operations Superintendant
: [[contact::J. Stanley]], Operations Superintendant
: [[contact::S. Swanson]], Site Support Manager  
: [[contact::S. Swanson]], Site Support Manager
: [[contact::S. Waldrup]], Engineering Director  
: [[contact::S. Waldrup]], Engineering Director
: [[contact::S. Walters]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::S. Walters]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist


==ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
==ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==


None
None
 
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
===Procedures===
: 91101-C, Emergency Response Organization, Rev. 27 91103-C, Duties of the TSC Manager, Rev. 22 91104-C, Duties of the OSC Manager, Rev. 24 91106-C, Duties of the TSC Support Coordinator, Rev. 18 91107-C, Duties of the Engineering Supervisor (TSC), Rev. 13
: 91108-C, Duties of the Maintenance Supervisor (TSC), Rev. 12 91110-C, Duties of the Health Physics Supervisor (TSC), Rev. 27 91111-C, Duties of the Chemistry Supervisor (TSC), Rev. 17 91201-C, Activation and Operation of the Technical Support Center, Rev. 16.6 91202-C, Activation and Operation of the Operations Support Center, Rev. 21 91401-C, Assembly and Accountability, Rev. 21 91301-C, Emergency Exposure Guidelines, Rev. 11.1
: 91302-C, In-Plant Sampling and Surveys, Rev. 16.1 91303-C, Field Sampling and Surveys, Rev. 27 91304-C, Estimating Offsite Dose, Rev. 26
: 91502-C, Core Damage Assessment, Rev. 19 91601-C, Emergency Preparedness Training, Rev. 23 
: Attachment 91704-C, Actions for Security During a Radiological Emergency, Rev. 38
: NMP-EP-101, Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) Activation, Rev. 3.0
: NMP-EP-104, Dose Assessment, Rev. 4.0
: NMP-EP-112, Protective Action Recommendations, Rev. 2.0
: NMP-EP-110, Emergency Classification Determination and Initial Action, Ver. 3.0
: NMP-EP-110-GL03, VEGP
: EALs-ICs, Threshold Values and Basis, Ver. 3.0
: NMP-EP-111, Emergency Notifications, Ver. 7.0
: NMP-EP-202, Emergency Communications Organization Activation and Notification, Rev. 4.0 VEGP Emergency Plan, Revision 56
: Records and Data Control Room, Technical Support Center, Operations Support Center, Joint Information Center -
: Documentation packages (logs, event notification forms, Protective Action Recommendations,
: Media releases, and Radiological Dose Assessment Corrective Action Program
: 28100, Challenges to site assembly and accountability
: 426860, DEP scenarios need more variation in MET data
: 428105, Alert notification to some offsite agencies not completed within 15 minutes
: 427537, Add sample system flush times to chemistry sample scenarios
: 428073, Review commitments to
: NUREG-0696
: 27995,
: NMP-EP-111 Table 1 not completed
: 428015, EOF notification form not completed
: 428043, Incorrect time entered on NRC form
: 428054, FAX issues at facilities
: 428081, Change procedure 91101-C title changes
: 28066, Use a exercise review checklist
: 427531, Inaudible page announcements
: 428057, Control building speaker problems
: 427673, TSC engineering area speaker problems
: 427662, Drill controller observations
: 27523, Public communications enhancements
: 427525, Internal communications enhancements
: 428650, Benchmark SGTR procedure
: 428476, Management debrief content comment
: 428478, Follow-up notification content comment
: 28479, Operating unit status not addressed
: 428480, Outdated site visual aid in
: TSC 428481, 91304-C checklist not signed/dated
: 428482, TSC offsite dose assessment time error
: 428483, Appropriateness of 4 hour release duration based on expected plant conditions
: 428484, WebEOC log error
: 428485, Some site dismissal exemptions not in scenario
: 28486, Allowable dose determination for OSC teams vulnerability
: 428488, Field team allowable exposure determination not clear
: 428489, OSC repair time expectations
: Attachment
==Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator Verification==


===Procedures===
: 00163-C, NRC Performance Indicator and Monthly Operating Report Preparation and Submittal,
: Rev. 14.2 25722-C, Emergency Alert Siren Performance Test, Revision 14.1
: Records and Data
: DEP opportunities documentation for 1st Quarter 2011, through 4th Quarter 2011 Drill and exercise participation records of ERO personnel for 1st Quarter 2011, through
: 4th Quarter 2011 Siren test data for 1st Quarter 2011, through 4th Quarter 2011 Various ERO Personnel Participation records
==LIST OF ACRONYMS==
: [[USED]] [[]]
: [[ANS]] [[Alert and Notification System]]
: [[CFR]] [[Code of Federal Regulations]]
: [[DEP]] [[Drill and Exercise Performance]]
: [[DHS]] [[Department of Homeland Security]]
: [[EAL]] [[Emergency Action Level]]
: [[EOF]] [[Emergency Operations Facility]]
: [[ERO]] [[Emergency Response Organization]]
: [[FEMA]] [[Federal Emergency Management Agency]]
: [[NEI]] [[Nuclear Energy Institute]]
: [[NRC]] [[Nuclear Regulatory Commission]]
: [[OSC]] [[Operations Support Center]]
: [[PARS]] [[Publicly Available Records]]
: [[PI]] [[Performance Indicator]]
: [[RSPS]] [[Risk Significant Planning Standard]]
: [[TSC]] [[Technical Support Center]]
}}
}}

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IR 05000424-12-502, 05000425-12-502; on 03/19/2012 - 03/23/2012; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection
ML12109A132
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Issue date: 04/13/2012
From: Brian Bonser
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To: Tynan T
Southern Nuclear Operating Co
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pril 13, 2012

SUBJECT:

VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2012502 AND 05000425/2012502

Dear Mr. Tynan:

On March 23, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on March 23, 2012, with you 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.

Based on the results of this inspection, no findings were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, 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 (PARS) component of

SNC 2 NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-424, 50-425 License Nos. NPF-68, NPF-81

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000424/2012502 and 05000425/2012502 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

REGION II==

Docket Nos.: 05000424, 05000425 License Nos.: NPF-68, NPF-81 Report No.: 05000424/2012502 and 05000425/2012502 Licensee: Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Facility: Vogtle, Units 1 and 2 Location: Waynesboro, GA Dates: March 19, 2012, through March 23, 2012 Inspectors: M. Speck, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector L. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector C. Fontana, Incident Response Coordinator T. Chandler, Resident Inspector Approved by: Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000424/2012502, 05000425/2012502; 03/19/2012 - 03/23/2012; Vogtle Electric

Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.

The report covered an announced inspection by one emergency preparedness inspector, one senior resident inspector, one resident inspector, and one regional incident response coordinator. No findings were identified. 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.

NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings

None

Licensee-Identified Violations

None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the arrival onsite, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the emergency plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).

The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:

  • The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on March 21, 2012, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and (10)which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
  • The overall adequacy of the licensees emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
  • Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organizations (ERO)recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra- and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
  • The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on March 23, 2012, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise, and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.

The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

a. Inspection Scope

The inspector sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period January 1, 2011, through December 2011. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.

Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone

  • Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
  • Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
  • Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)

For the specified review period, the inspector examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspector verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspector reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspector verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.

The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three

(3) Emergency Preparedness PIs, i.e., DEP, ERO, and ANS, on an annual basis.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit

On March 23, 2012, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Tynan and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee personnel

T. Tynan, Site Vice President
A. Askew, Chemistry Specialist
M. Brett, Emergency Planning Specialist
P. Burwinkel, Shift Manager
T. Cucci, Maintenance Supervisor
R. Dedrickson, Plant Manager
J. Hall, Emergency Preparedness Supervisor (Units 3 and 4)
M. Hickox, Licensing Engineer
I. Kochary, Health Physics Manager
L. Mayo, Emergency Preparedness Supervisor
D. McCary, Operations Manager
J. Robinson, Engineering Program Manager
J. Stanley, Operations Superintendant
S. Swanson, Site Support Manager
S. Waldrup, Engineering Director
S. Walters, Emergency Preparedness Specialist

ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

None

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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