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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 | 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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Sincerely, | Sincerely, | ||
/RA/ Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety | /RA/ | ||
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No.: 50-327, 50-328 License No.: DPR-77, DPR-79 | |||
Docket No.: 50-327, 50-328 License No.: DPR-77, DPR-79 | |||
===Enclosure:=== | ===Enclosure:=== | ||
Inspection Report 05000328/2010501 and 05000327/2010501 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information | Inspection Report 05000328/2010501 and 05000327/2010501 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information | ||
REGION II== | REGION II== | ||
Docket Nos.: 05000327, 05000328 | 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 | |||
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= | =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. | ||
=== | ===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings=== | ||
No findings were identified | No findings were identified | ||
===Licensee-Identified Violations=== | |||
None | None | ||
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==REACTOR SAFETY== | ==REACTOR SAFETY== | ||
===Cornerstone: | ===Cornerstone: 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 | * 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 | * 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: | * 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 | * 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 | 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, | 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, | 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 | 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== | |||
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= | =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== | ||
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ML103550658 | |
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Site: | Sequoyah ![]() |
Issue date: | 12/20/2010 |
From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB1 |
To: | Krich R Tennessee Valley Authority |
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IR-10-501 | |
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.
- 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 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