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{{Adams|number = ML081160142}} | {{Adams | ||
| number = ML081160142 | |||
| issue date = 04/24/2008 | |||
| title = IR 05000269-08-501, 05000270-08-501 and 05000287-08-501; on 03/31/2008 - 04/03/2008; Oconee Nuclear Station; NRC Emergency Preparedness Inspection Report | |||
| author name = Bonser B | |||
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 | |||
| addressee name = Baxter D | |||
| addressee affiliation = Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Power Co | |||
| docket = 05000269, 05000270, 05000287 | |||
| license number = DPR-038, DPR-047, DPR-055 | |||
| contact person = | |||
| document report number = IR-08-501 | |||
| document type = Inspection Report, Letter | |||
| page count = 12 | |||
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==SUBJECT:== | |||
OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000269/2008501, 05000270/2008501 and 05000287/2008501 | |||
==Dear Mr. Baxter:== | |||
On April 3, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Emergency Preparedness inspection at your Oconee Nuclear Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on April 3, 2008, with Mr. R. Glover 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 of significance were identified. | |||
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure 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 Web site 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 and its enclosure 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 Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). | ||
Sincerely,/RA/ Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 | Sincerely, | ||
/RA/ | |||
Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 | |||
===Enclosure:=== | ===Enclosure:=== | ||
NRC Inspection Report No. 05000269/2008501, 05000270/2008501, and 05000287/2008501 | NRC Inspection Report No. 05000269/2008501, 05000270/2008501, and 05000287/2008501 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information | ||
== | REGION II== | ||
Docket Nos: 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos: DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 Report Nos: 05000269/2008501, 05000270/2008501 and 05000287/2008501 Licensee: Duke Power Company, LLC Facility: Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Location: Seneca, SC Dates: March 31- April 3, 2008 Inspector: L. Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector D. Rich, Senior Resident Inspector E. Riggs, Resident Inspector Approved by: Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety | |||
April | |||
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS= | =SUMMARY OF FINDINGS= | ||
IR 05000269/2008-501, 05000270/2008-501, 05000287/2008-501; 03/31/2008 - 04/03/2008; Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Baseline Inspection | IR 05000269/2008-501, 05000270/2008-501, 05000287/2008-501; 03/31/2008 - 04/03/2008; | ||
Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Baseline Inspection. | |||
=== | The report covered an announced inspection by an emergency preparedness inspector and two resident inspectors. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process. | ||
. None | |||
===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings=== | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
===Licensee-Identified Violations=== | |||
. | |||
None | |||
=REPORT DETAILS= | =REPORT DETAILS= | ||
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==REACTOR SAFETY== | ==REACTOR SAFETY== | ||
===Cornerstone:=== | ===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ||
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation | |||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspector 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). This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle. The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment: | Prior to the inspection activity, the inspector 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 adequacy of the | |||
* The overall adequacy of the | This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle. | ||
* Other performance areas besides the RSPS, such as the emergency response | |||
The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment: | |||
* The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on April 1, 2007, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPSs) 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 besides the RSPS, 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 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 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 April 3, 2008, to evaluate the | * The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on April 3, 2008, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix E.IV.F.2.g. | ||
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. | |||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
No findings of significance were identified. 1EP4 | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
1EP4 Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes | |||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The | The inspectors review of revisions to the emergency plan, implementing procedures, and EAL changes was performed to determine that changes had not decreased the effectiveness of the plan. The inspector evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q)reviews associated with non-administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures, and EAL changes. The inspector reviewed Oconee Emergency Plan Revision 2007-02 and changes to the implementing procedures from July 2007 to March 2008. | ||
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 criteria contained in NUMARC/NESP-007, Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels, Revision 2, and Regulatory Guide 1.101 were also used as references. | |||
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the EAL and emergency plan changes on an annual basis. | |||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
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====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
Cornerstone: | ===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ||
The inspector sampled licensee submittals for the three Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for units one and two. For each of the submittals, the inspector reviewed the period from July to December 2007. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline, Revision 5, were used to verify the basis in reporting for each data element. | |||
* Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) | * Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) | ||
* Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO) | * Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO) | ||
* Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS) | * Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS) | ||
The inspectors reviewed portions of the raw PI data developed from monthly performance indicator reports and discussed the methods for compiling and reporting the PIs with emergency preparedness personnel. The inspector also independently screened drill and exercise opportunity evaluations, drill participation reports, and drill evaluations. Selected reported values were calculated to verify their accuracy. The inspectors compared graphical representations from the most recent PI report to the raw data to verify that the data was correctly reflected in the report. | |||
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection satisfied three inspection samples for PI verification on an annual basis. | |||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
No findings of significance were identified. | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
{{a|4OA6}} | {{a|4OA6}} | ||
==4OA6 Meetings, including Exit== | ==4OA6 Meetings, including Exit== | ||
On April 3, 2008, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Glover and other members of your staff. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection. | On April 3, 2008, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Glover and other members of your staff. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection. | ||
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=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION= | =SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION= | ||
==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT== | |||
===Licensee personnel=== | |||
: [[contact::R. Glover]], Station Manager | |||
: [[contact::R. Freudenberger]], Safety Assurance Manager | |||
: [[contact::R. Brown]], Emergency Preparedness Manager | |||
: [[contact::D. Hubbard]], Training Manager | |||
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED== | |||
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| ML081160142 | |
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| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 04/24/2008 |
| From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | Baxter D Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Power Co |
| References | |
| IR-08-501 | |
| Download: ML081160142 (12) | |
Text
ril 24, 2008
SUBJECT:
OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000269/2008501, 05000270/2008501 and 05000287/2008501
Dear Mr. Baxter:
On April 3, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Emergency Preparedness inspection at your Oconee Nuclear Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on April 3, 2008, with Mr. R. Glover 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 of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure 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 Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report No. 05000269/2008501, 05000270/2008501, and 05000287/2008501 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION II==
Docket Nos: 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos: DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 Report Nos: 05000269/2008501, 05000270/2008501 and 05000287/2008501 Licensee: Duke Power Company, LLC Facility: Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Location: Seneca, SC Dates: March 31- April 3, 2008 Inspector: L. Miller, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector D. Rich, Senior Resident Inspector E. Riggs, Resident Inspector Approved by: Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000269/2008-501, 05000270/2008-501, 05000287/2008-501; 03/31/2008 - 04/03/2008;
Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Baseline Inspection.
The report covered an announced inspection by an emergency preparedness inspector and two resident inspectors. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
.
None
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspector 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).
This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle.
The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
- The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on April 1, 2007, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPSs) 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 besides the RSPS, 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 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 April 3, 2008, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix E.IV.F.2.g.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1EP4 Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors review of revisions to the emergency plan, implementing procedures, and EAL changes was performed to determine that changes had not decreased the effectiveness of the plan. The inspector evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q)reviews associated with non-administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures, and EAL changes. The inspector reviewed Oconee Emergency Plan Revision 2007-02 and changes to the implementing procedures from July 2007 to March 2008.
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 criteria contained in NUMARC/NESP-007, Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels, Revision 2, and Regulatory Guide 1.101 were also used as references.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the EAL and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
a. Inspection Scope
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
The inspector sampled licensee submittals for the three Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for units one and two. For each of the submittals, the inspector reviewed the period from July to December 2007. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline, Revision 5, were used to verify the basis in reporting for each data element.
- Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
- Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
- Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)
The inspectors reviewed portions of the raw PI data developed from monthly performance indicator reports and discussed the methods for compiling and reporting the PIs with emergency preparedness personnel. The inspector also independently screened drill and exercise opportunity evaluations, drill participation reports, and drill evaluations. Selected reported values were calculated to verify their accuracy. The inspectors compared graphical representations from the most recent PI report to the raw data to verify that the data was correctly reflected in the report.
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection satisfied three inspection samples for PI verification on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit
On April 3, 2008, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Glover and other members of your staff. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
- R. Glover, Station Manager
- R. Freudenberger, Safety Assurance Manager
- R. Brown, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- D. Hubbard, Training Manager