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| issue date = 12/20/2010
| issue date = 12/20/2010
| title = IR 05000327-10-501 & 05000328-10-501; on 11/15/2010 - 11/19/2010; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection
| title = IR 05000327-10-501 & 05000328-10-501; on 11/15/2010 - 11/19/2010; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection
| author name = Bonser B R
| author name = Bonser B
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB1
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB1
| addressee name = Krich R M
| addressee name = Krich R
| addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority
| addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority
| docket = 05000327, 05000328
| docket = 05000327, 05000328
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=Text=
=Text=
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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES ber 20, 2010
[[Issue date::December 20, 2010]]


Mr. R. Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 3R Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
==SUBJECT:==
 
SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2010501 AND 05000328/2010501
SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2010501 AND 05000328/2010501


==Dear Mr. Krich:==
==Dear Mr. Krich:==
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Detwiler, and other members of your staff.
Detwiler, 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 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.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
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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 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).
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 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  
Sincerely,
 
/RA/
Docket No.: 50-327, 50-328 License No.: DPR-77, DPR-79  
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No.: 50-327, 50-328 License No.: DPR-77, DPR-79


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
Inspection Report 05000328/2010501 and 05000327/2010501  
Inspection Report 05000328/2010501 and 05000327/2010501 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
 
===w/Attachment:===
Supplemental Information  
 
cc w/encl.: (See page 2)
TVA 2 cc w/encl: C.R. Church Vice President Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P.O. Box 2000 Soddy-Daisy, TN 37384-2000 K. Langdon Plant Manager Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P.O. Box 2000 Soddy Daisy, TN 37384-2000 B. A. Wetzel Manager Licensing and Industry Affairs Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P.O. Box 2000 Soddy Daisy, TN 37384-2000
 
E. J. Vigluicci Assistant General Counsel Tennessee Valley Authority 6A West Tower 400 West Summit Hill Drive Knoxville, TN 37902 County Mayor Hamilton County Hamilton County Courthouse Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Sequoyah Nuclear Plant 2600 Igou Ferry Road Soddy Daisy, TN 37379-3624 Ann Harris 341 Swing Loop Rockwood, TN 37854
 
_________________________ X SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS RII:DRP RII:DRP RII:DRS SIGNATURE RA RA RA RA RA NAME JBeavers CFontana CYoung MSpeck BBonser DATE 12/13/2010 12/14/2010 12/14/2010 12/15/2010 12/20/2010 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II Docket Nos.: 05000327, 05000328


License Nos.: DPR-77, DPR-79  
REGION II==
 
Docket Nos.: 05000327, 05000328 License Nos.: DPR-77, DPR-79 Report No.: 05000327/2010501 and 05000328/2010501 Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Report No.: 05000327/2010501 and 05000328/2010501  
Facility: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Location: Soddy-Daisy, TN Dates: November 15, 2010 through November 19, 2010 Inspectors: J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector C. Young, Senior Resident Inspector M. Speck, Resident Inspector C. Fontana, Emergency Response Coordinator Approved by: B. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
 
Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)  
 
Facility: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2  
 
Location: Soddy-Daisy, TN  
 
Dates: November 15, 2010 through November 19, 2010  
 
Inspectors: J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector C. Young, Senior Resident Inspector M. Speck, Resident Inspector C. Fontana, Emergency Response Coordinator  
 
Approved by: B. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety  
 
Enclosure  


=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000327/2010501 and 05000328/2010501; 11/15/2010 - 11/19/2010; Sequoyah Nuclear  
IR 05000327/2010501 and 05000328/2010501; 11/15/2010 - 11/19/2010; Sequoyah Nuclear


Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.
Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.
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This report covered an announced inspection by a regional emergency preparedness inspector, a senior resident inspector, a resident inspector and an emergency response coordinator.
This report covered an announced inspection by a regional emergency preparedness inspector, a senior resident inspector, a resident inspector and an emergency response coordinator.


===A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings===
===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings===


No findings were identified  
No findings were identified
 
===Licensee-Identified Violations===


===B. Licensee-Identified Violations===
None
None


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


===Cornerstone:===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness (EP)===
Emergency Preparedness (EP)  


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 November 17, 2010, 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 November 17, 2010, 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 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).
* 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 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.
* 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.
* 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 November 18, 2010, to evaluate the licensee's self-assessment of its Emergency Response Organization (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 November 18, 2010, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its Emergency Response Organization (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.
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====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.
1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, revisions 90, 91, and 92 of the Emergency Plan were implemented based on the licensee's determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q), that the changes resulted in no decrease in the effectiveness of the Plan, and that the revised Plan continued to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b) and Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50. The inspectors conducted a sampling review of the implementing procedure changes made between October 1, 2009, and October 31, 2010, to evaluate for potential decreases in effectiveness of the Plan. However, this review was not documented in a Safety Evaluation Report and does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, revisions 90, 91, and 92 of the Emergency Plan were implemented based on the licensees determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q), that the changes resulted in no decrease in the effectiveness of the Plan, and that the revised Plan continued to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b) and Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50. The inspectors conducted a sampling review of the implementing procedure changes made between October 1, 2009, and October 31, 2010, to evaluate for potential decreases in effectiveness of the Plan. However, this review was not documented in a Safety Evaluation Report and does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.


The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, Attachment 04, "Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes."  The applicable planning standard (PS), 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 04, Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes. The applicable planning standard (PS), 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.


The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the emergency action level and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the emergency action level and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period July 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. 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 inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period July 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. 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 inspectors 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 inspectors 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 inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three
The inspectors 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}}
==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit==


{{a|4OA6}}
On November 19, 2010, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. R.
==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit==


On November 19, 2010, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. R. Detwiler, and other members of licensee management. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during the inspection.
Detwiler, and other members of licensee management. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during the inspection.
: Supplemental Information  
: Supplemental Information


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
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===Licensee personnel===
===Licensee personnel===
:  
:
: [[contact::R. Detwiler]], Director, Safety and Licensing
: [[contact::R. Detwiler]], Director, Safety and Licensing
: [[contact::J. Furr]], Quality Assurance Manager
: [[contact::J. Furr]], Quality Assurance Manager
: [[contact::W. Lee]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness Manager  
: [[contact::W. Lee]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness Manager
: [[contact::S. McCamy]], Radiation Protection Manager  
: [[contact::S. McCamy]], Radiation Protection Manager
: [[contact::P. Simmons]], Operations Manager
: [[contact::P. Simmons]], Operations Manager
: [[contact::D. Sutton]], Licensing Engineer  
: [[contact::D. Sutton]], Licensing Engineer
: [[contact::R. Thompson]], Emergency Preparedness Manager
: [[contact::R. Thompson]], Emergency Preparedness Manager
: [[contact::B. Wetzel]], Site Licensing Manager  
: [[contact::B. Wetzel]], Site Licensing Manager
: [[contact::J. Williams]], Director, Site Engineering  
: [[contact::J. Williams]], Director, Site Engineering


==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
===Procedures===
: EPIP-1, Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, Rev. 45
: EPIP-2, Notification of Unusual Event, Rev. 29
: EPIP-3, Alert, Rev. 31
: EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev. 31
: EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev. 39
: EPIP-6, Activation and Operation of the Technical Support Center, Rev. 47
: EPIP-7, Activation and Operation of the Operations Support Center (OSC), Rev. 27
: EPIP-8, Personnel Accountability and Evacuation, Rev. 17
: EPIP-11, Security and Access Control, Rev. 8
: EPIP-13, Dose Assessment, Rev. 14
: EPIP-14, Radiation Protection Responsibility, Rev. 22
: EPIP-15, Emergency Exposure Guidelines, Rev. 9 CECC
: EPIP-1, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC) Operations, Rev. 50 CECC
: EPIP-6, Plant Assessment Staff Procedures for Alert, Site Area Emergency, and General
: Emergency, Rev. 32 CECC
: EPIP-7, Radiological Assessment Staff Procedures for Alert, Site Area Emergency, and General Emergency, Rev. 32 CECC
: EPIP-8, Dose Assessment Staff Activities During Nuclear Plant Radiological
: Emergencies, Rev. 35 CECC
: EPIP-9, Radiological Monitoring Procedures, Rev. 42 CECC
: EPIP-19, Post Accident Core Damage Assessment, Rev. 16 CECC
: EPIP-21, Emergency Duty Officer Procedure for Notification of Unusual Event, Alert, Site
: Area Emergency, and General Emergency, Rev. 14
: NPG-SPP-03.1, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 0001
: Attachment Records and Data Control Room, Technical Support Center, Operations Support Center, Emergency Operations Facility, Joint Information Center - Documentation packages (logs, event notification forms, Protective Action Recommendations, Media releases, and Radiological Dose Assessment) 
===Condition Reports===
: PER 286576, follow up notification had release inaccuracy
: PER 287632, inter facility communication issues on critical information
: PER 287670, four Auxiliary Unit Operators did not have required respiratory masks
: PER 287672, exercise player involved in actual plant work during exercise
: 1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
===Procedures===
: Tennessee Valley Authority Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan, Rev. 89, 90, 91, and 92
: EPIL-1, Emergency Preparedness Instruction Letter - Procedures, Maps, and Drawings, Rev.
: Change Packages Radiological Emergency Plan Appendix B, Rev. 90 Radiological Emergency Plan Appendix B, Rev. 91 Radiological Emergency Plan Appendix B, Rev. 92
: EPIP-1, Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, Rev. 43
: EPIP-1, Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, Rev. 44
: EPIP-1, Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, Rev. 45
: EPIP-2, Notification of Unusual Event, Rev. 29
: EPIP-3, Alert, Rev. 31
: EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev. 31
: EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev. 39
: EPIP-6, Activation and Operation of the Technical Support Center, Rev. 46
: EPIP-6, Activation and Operation of the Technical Support Center, Rev. 47
: EPIP-7, Activation and Operation of the Operations Support Center (OSC), Rev. 27
: EPIP-13, Dose Assessment, Rev. 14 
===Condition Reports===
: SR 285634, radiation related EAL change did not have adequately detailed 50.54(q)
==Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator Verification==


===Procedures===
: EPDP-11, Emergency Preparedness Performance Indicators, Rev. 0001
: Records and Data
: DEP opportunities documentation from 3
rd Quarter 2009, through 3
rd Quarter 2010 Drill and exercise participation records of ERO personnel from 3
rd Quarter 2009, through 3
rd
: Quarter 2010 Siren test data from 3
rd Quarter 2009, through 3
rd Quarter 2010 Various ERO Personnel Qualification and Participation records Attachment 
===Condition Reports===
: SR 284066, correct the July 7, 2010, siren test failure number from 3 to 2 in
: PER 238811.
: SR 285636, missing documentation for DEP notification
==LIST OF ACRONYMS==
: [[ANS]] [[Alert and Notification System Reliability]]
: [[DEP]] [[Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance]]
: [[DHS]] [[Department of Homeland Security]]
: [[EP]] [[Emergency Preparedness]]
: [[EOF]] [[Emergency Operations Facility]]
: [[ERO]] [[Emergency Response Organization Readiness]]
: [[FEMA]] [[Federal Emergency Management Agency]]
: [[NRC]] [[Nuclear Regulatory Commission]]
: [[OSC]] [[Operations Support Center]]
: [[PI]] [[Performance Indicator]]
: [[PS]] [[Planning Standard]]
: [[RSPS]] [[Risk Significant Planning Standards TSC  Technical Support Center]]
}}
}}

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IR 05000327-10-501 & 05000328-10-501; on 11/15/2010 - 11/19/2010; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection
ML103550658
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Issue date: 12/20/2010
From: Brian Bonser
NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB1
To: Krich R
Tennessee Valley Authority
References
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Download: ML103550658 (11)
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UNITED STATES ber 20, 2010

SUBJECT:

SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2010501 AND 05000328/2010501

Dear Mr. Krich:

On November 19, 2010, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on November 19, 2010, with Mr. R.

Detwiler, 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 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 No.: 50-327, 50-328 License No.: DPR-77, DPR-79

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000328/2010501 and 05000327/2010501 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

REGION II==

Docket Nos.: 05000327, 05000328 License Nos.: DPR-77, DPR-79 Report No.: 05000327/2010501 and 05000328/2010501 Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Facility: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Location: Soddy-Daisy, TN Dates: November 15, 2010 through November 19, 2010 Inspectors: J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector C. Young, Senior Resident Inspector M. Speck, Resident Inspector C. Fontana, Emergency Response Coordinator Approved by: B. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000327/2010501 and 05000328/2010501; 11/15/2010 - 11/19/2010; Sequoyah Nuclear

Plant, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.

This report covered an announced inspection by a regional emergency preparedness inspector, a senior resident inspector, a resident inspector and an emergency response coordinator.

NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings

No findings were identified

Licensee-Identified Violations

None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness (EP)

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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 November 17, 2010, 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 November 18, 2010, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its Emergency Response Organization (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.

1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes

a. Inspection Scope

Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, revisions 90, 91, and 92 of the Emergency Plan were implemented based on the licensees determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q), that the changes resulted in no decrease in the effectiveness of the Plan, and that the revised Plan continued to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b) and Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50. The inspectors conducted a sampling review of the implementing procedure changes made between October 1, 2009, and October 31, 2010, to evaluate for potential decreases in effectiveness of the Plan. However, this review was not documented in a Safety Evaluation Report and does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.

The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114, 04, Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes. The applicable planning standard (PS), 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria.

The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the emergency action level and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period July 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. 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 inspectors 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 inspectors 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 November 19, 2010, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. R.

Detwiler, and other members of licensee management. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during the inspection.

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee personnel

R. Detwiler, Director, Safety and Licensing
J. Furr, Quality Assurance Manager
W. Lee, Corporate Emergency Preparedness Manager
S. McCamy, Radiation Protection Manager
P. Simmons, Operations Manager
D. Sutton, Licensing Engineer
R. Thompson, Emergency Preparedness Manager
B. Wetzel, Site Licensing Manager
J. Williams, Director, Site Engineering

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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