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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION  
REGION III
REGION III  
2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210
2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210  
LISLE, IL 60532
LISLE, IL 60532-4352  
-4352  April 24, 2013
   
  Mr. Michael J. Pacilio
April 24, 2013  
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
  President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear
4300 Winfield Road
Mr. Michael J. Pacilio  
Warrenville , IL  60555 SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATIO
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
N BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000 461/20 13503 Dear Mr. Pacilio: On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Clinton Power Station.  The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,  
  President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear  
which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.
4300 Winfield Road  
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.
Warrenville, IL  60555  
No findings were identified during this inspection.  
SUBJECT:  
  In accordance with 10
CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS  
CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and 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 System (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web
BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503
site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
Dear Mr. Pacilio:  
-rm/adams.html
On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection  
(the Public Electronic Reading Room).
at your Clinton Power Station.  The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,  
Sincerely,  /RA/   
which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.  
  Joseph Maynen , Acting Chief Plant Support Branch
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and  
Division of Reactor Safety
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.   
Docket No. 50
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed  
-461 License No. NPF
personnel.  
-62 Enclosure:
No findings were identified during this inspection.  
Inspection Report 05000
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and  
46 1/20 13503;  w/Attachment:  Supplemental Information
its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in  
cc w/encl:
the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS)  
Distribution via ListServ
component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),  
Ž  
accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public  
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Electronic Reading Room).  
REGION III
Sincerely,  
Docket No:
   
50-4 61 License N o: NPF-62 Report No:
/RA/  
05000 461/2 013503 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC
   
Facility: Clinton Power Station
   
Location: Clinton, IL
Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief  
Dates: March 25 through 29, 2013
Plant Support Branch  
Inspectors:
Division of Reactor Safety  
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Docket No. 50-461  
  J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
License No. NPF-62  
  R. Ruiz, Senior Resident Inspector
Enclosure:  
  N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst
Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;  
Approved by:
   w/Attachment:  Supplemental Information  
J. Maynen , Acting Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor
cc w/encl:  
  Safety 
Distribution via ListServ'
  1 Enclosure SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
 
IR 05000 461/2012503;  
   
03/25/201 3 - 03/29/201 3; Clinton Power Station; Baseline
Enclosure  
Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION  
This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector.
REGION III  
  The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process" (SDP).  Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be
Docket No:  
assigned a severity level after NRC management review.
50-461
  The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power
License No:  
reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor
NPF-62  
Oversight Process," Revision 4, dated December 2006.
Report No:  
  A. NRC-Identified and Self
05000461/2013503
-Revealed Findings
Licensee:  
Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness
Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
No findings were identified.
Facility:  
B. Licensee-Identified Violations
Clinton Power Station  
No violations were identified.   
Location:  
   
Clinton, IL  
  2 Enclosure REPORT DETAILS
Dates:  
1. R EACTOR SAFETY
March 25 through 29, 2013  
Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness
Inspectors:  
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector  
(71114.01)
.1 Exercise Evaluation
J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector  
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 201 3, biennial emergency preparedness exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensee's emergency plan and to verify that the exercise's simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensee's capability to implement its plan.  The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and  
R. Ruiz, Senior Resident Inspector  
exercises conducted in
201 1, 201 2, and 20 13 , to verify that those drills' scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 201 3 , exercise.  
N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst  
  The inspectors evaluated the licensee's exercise performance, focusing on the  
Approved by:  
risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past  
J. Maynen, Acting Chief  
exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:
Plant Support Branch  
    Control Room Simulator (CRS);
Division of Reactor Safety
  Technical Support Center (TSC);
   
  Operations Support Center (OSC); and
 
  Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)
   
. The inspectors also assessed the licensee's recognition of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of the licensee's emergency plan.
1  
  The inspectors attended post
Enclosure  
-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF  
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS  
to evaluate the licensee's initial self
IR 05000461/2012503; 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency
-assessment of
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.  
its exercise performance.  The inspectors later met with the licensee's lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensee's findings and assessments of its exercise participants' performances.  These self
This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional  
-assessments were then compared with the inspectors' independent observations and assessments to assess the licensee's ability to adequately critique its exercise performance.  Documents reviewed are listed in the  
inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is  
Attachment to this report.
indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,  
  This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01
Significance Determination Process (SDP).  Findings for which the SDP does not apply may  
-0 6.  b. Findings No findings were identified.  
be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program  
 
for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in  
  3 Enclosure 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES
NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.  
Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness
A.  
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings  
(71151) .1 Drill/Exercise Performance
Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness  
a. Inspection Scope
No findings were identified.  
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals fo
B.  
r the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator (PI) for the
Licensee-Identified Violations  
period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter
No violations were identified.  
2012.  To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used.  The inspectors reviewed the licensee's records associated with the  
   
PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance.  Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of  
 
PI opportunities during pre
   
-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills.  Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.  This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in  
2  
IP 71151-05.  b. Findings No findings were identified.  .2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
Enclosure  
a. Inspection Scope
REPORT DETAILS  
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization
1.  
(ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter
REACTOR SAFETY  
2012.  To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI
Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness  
definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01)  
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used.  The inspectors reviewed the licensee's records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance.  Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI
.1  
, performance during the 2012 drills , and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.  Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
Exercise Evaluation  
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in  
a.  
IP 71151-05.  b. Findings No findings were identified.
Inspection Scope  
 
The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 2013, biennial emergency preparedness  
  4 Enclosure .3 Alert and Notification System
exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major  
a. Inspection Scope
elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated  
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System  
problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees
(ANS) PI for the period from the third quarter 201
capability to implement its plan.  The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and  
2 through fourth quarter 2012.  To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99
exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were  
-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used.  The inspectors reviewed the licensee's records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI  
sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 2013, exercise.  
Guidance.  Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI
The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the  
and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.  Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action  
This inspection
decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past  
constituted one ANS sample as defined in  
exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:  
IP 7 1151-05. b. Findings No findings were identified.
*
4OA6 Management Meetings
Control Room Simulator (CRS);  
.1 Exit Meeting Summary
*
O n March 29, 2013, the inspector
Technical Support Center (TSC);  
s presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. B. Taber and other members of the licensee staff.  The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.  The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
*
  ATTACHMENT:  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
Operations Support Center (OSC); and  
  1 Attachment
*
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTAC
Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
T Licensee B. Taber, Plant Manager
The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions,  
K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager
transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with  
D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager
offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall  
J. Cunningham, Operations Director
implementation of the licensees emergency plan.  
S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering
The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF  
M. Mayer, Security
to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.   
S. O'Riley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to  
W. Paggent, On
obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants  
-Line Work Manager
performances.  These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors  
P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist
independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to  
C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager
adequately critique its exercise performance.  Documents reviewed are listed in the  
T. Stoner, Maintenance Director
Attachment to this report.  
J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection  
J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager
Procedure (IP) 71114.01-06.   
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
b.  
B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector
Findings  
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUS
No findings were identified.  
SED Opened, Closed, and Discussed
 
  None 
   
  2 Attachment
3  
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection.  Inclusion on this list does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection effort.  Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or  
Enclosure  
any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.
4.  
1 EP1 Exercise Evaluation
OTHER ACTIVITIES  
- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013
Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness  
- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification (71151)  
- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision
.1  
18 - EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11
Drill/Exercise Performance  
- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11
a.  
- AR 01493441; Exercise
Inspection Scope  
-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems; March 27, 2013
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator  
- AR 01493436; Exercise
(PI) for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012.  To determine  
-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements; March 27, 2013
the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance  
- AR 01493433; Exercise
contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory  
-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013
Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.  The inspectors  
- AR 01493430; Exercise
reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee  
-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013
accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI  
- AR 01493418; Exercise
guidance.  Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes  
-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation
including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of  
Release Path For Dose Assessment
PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and  
-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013
performance during other drills.  Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to  
- AR 01493414; Exercise
this report.   
-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated; March 27, 2013
This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in  
  4OA1 Performance Indicator Verificatio
IP 71151-05.   
n - Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July  
b.  
- December 2012
Findings  
- E P-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July  
No findings were identified.   
- December 2012
.2  
- EP-AA-1003; Key ERO Participation and Stability Monthly Data; September  
Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation  
- December 2012
a.  
- LS-AA-2110; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ERO Drill Participation; September  
Inspection Scope  
- December 2012 - LS-AA-2120; Monthly Data Elements for NRC D
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response  
EP; July - December 2012
Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012  
- LS-AA-2130; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability; July  
through fourth quarter 2012.  To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during  
- December 2012
those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02,  
 
Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.   
  3 Attachment
The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the  
LIST OF ACRONYMS USE
licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and  
D ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access Management System
the NEI guidance.  Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes  
ANS Alert and Notification System
including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during  
AR Action Request
the 2012 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.   
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.  
CRS Control Room Simulator
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in  
DEP Drill and Exercise Performance
IP 71151-05.   
DRS Division of Reactor Safety
b.  
EOF Emergency Operations Facility
Findings  
EP Emergency Preparedness
No findings were identified.  
ERO Emergency Response Organization
 
IP Inspection Procedure
   
IR Inspection Report
4  
JIC Joint Information Center
Enclosure  
NEI Nuclear Energy Institute
.3  
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Alert and Notification System  
OSC Operations Support Center
a. Inspection Scope  
PAR Protective Action Recommendatio
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)  
n PARS Publicly Available Records System
PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012.  To determine  
PI Performance Indicator
the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance  
SDP Significance Determination Process
contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator  
TSC Technical Support Center
Guideline, Revision 6, was used.  The inspectors reviewed the licensees records  
 
associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in  
  April 24, 2013
accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance.  Specifically, the inspectors  
  Mr. Michael J. Pacilio
reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing  
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.   
    President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.  
4300 Winfield Road
This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.  
Warrenville, IL  60555
b. Findings  
SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY
No findings were identified.  
PREPAREDNESS BIENNIA
4OA6 Management Meetings  
L EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503
.1  
Dear Mr. Pacilio: On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your  
Exit Meeting Summary  
Clinton Power Station.  The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.
On March 29, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to  
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.
Mr. B. Taber and other members of the licensee staff.  The licensee acknowledged the  
No findings were identified during this inspection.  
issues presented.  The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input  
In accordance with 10
discussed was considered proprietary.  
CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
ATTACHMENT:  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 System (PARS) component of NRC's  
 
Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
   
-rm/adams.html
1  
(the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Attachment  
Sincerely, /RA/ Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
Plant Support Branch
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Division of Reactor Safety
Licensee  
Docket No. 50
B. Taber, Plant Manager  
-461 License No. NPF
K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager  
-62 Enclosure:
D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager  
Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;
J. Cunningham, Operations Director  
  w/Attachment:  Supplemental Information
S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering  
cc w/encl:
M. Mayer, Security  
Distribution via ListServŽ
S. ORiley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
  DISTRIBUTION
W. Paggent, On-Line Work Manager  
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P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist  
  DOCUMENT NAME:   
C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager  
-CLI 2013 503 (RDJ).DOCX
T. Stoner, Maintenance Director  
  Publicly Available
J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager  
  Non-Publicly Available
J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager  
  Sensitive  Non-Sensitive To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the concurrence box "C" = Copy without attach/encl "E" = Copy with attach/encl "N" = No copy
Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
  OFFICE  RIII   RIII   RIII   RIII   NAME JMaynen for RJickling
B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector  
  JMaynen     DATE 04/24/13 04/24/13     OFFICIAL RECORD COPY  
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
  Letter to Mr. Michael J. Pacilio from Mr. Joseph Maynen dated April 24, 2013.
Opened, Closed, and Discussed  
  SUBJECT: CLINTON POWER STATIO
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Attachment  
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LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED  
Irib Resource
The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection.  Inclusion on this list  
Chuck Casto
does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that  
Cynthia Pederson
selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection  
Steven Orth
effort.  Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or  
Allan Barker
any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.  
Carole Ariano
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation  
Christine Lipa
- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013  
Linda Linn
- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7  
DRSIII DRPIII Patricia Buckley
- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision 18
Tammy Tomczak
- EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11  
ROPreports.Resource@nrc.gov
- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11  
- AR 01493441; Exercise-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems;  
March 27, 2013  
- AR 01493436; Exercise-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements;  
March 27, 2013  
- AR 01493433; Exercise-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC  
Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013  
- AR 01493430; Exercise-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation  
Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013  
- AR 01493418; Exercise-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation Release Path For Dose  
Assessment-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013  
- AR 01493414; Exercise-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated;  
March 27, 2013  
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
   
- Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July - December 2012  
- EP-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July - December 2012  
- EP-AA-1003; Key ERO Participation and Stability Monthly Data; September - December 2012  
- LS-AA-2110; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ERO Drill Participation; September - December  
2012  
- LS-AA-2120; Monthly Data Elements for NRC DEP; July - December 2012  
- LS-AA-2130; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability; July - December 2012  
 
   
3  
Attachment  
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED
ADAMS  
Agencywide Documents Access Management System  
ANS  
Alert and Notification System  
AR  
Action Request  
CFR  
Code of Federal Regulations  
CRS  
Control Room Simulator  
DEP  
Drill and Exercise Performance  
DRS  
Division of Reactor Safety  
EOF  
Emergency Operations Facility  
EP  
Emergency Preparedness  
ERO  
Emergency Response Organization  
IP  
Inspection Procedure  
IR  
Inspection Report  
JIC  
Joint Information Center  
NEI  
Nuclear Energy Institute  
NRC  
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
OSC  
Operations Support Center  
PAR  
Protective Action Recommendation
PARS  
Publicly Available Records System  
PI  
Performance Indicator  
SDP  
Significance Determination Process  
TSC  
Technical Support Center  
 
April 24, 2013  
Mr. Michael J. Pacilio  
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
  President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear  
4300 Winfield Road  
Warrenville, IL  60555  
SUBJECT:  
CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL
EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503  
Dear Mr. Pacilio:  
On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your  
Clinton Power Station.  The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were  
discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, 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.  
No findings were identified during this inspection.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure,  
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Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site  
at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).  
Sincerely,  
/RA/  
Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief  
Plant Support Branch  
Division of Reactor Safety  
Docket No. 50-461  
License No. NPF-62  
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IR 05000461-13-503, 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013, Clinton Power Station, Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection
ML13115A081
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Issue date: 04/24/2013
From: Maynen J
Plant Support Branch II
To: Pacilio M
Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
Robert Jickling
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IR-13-503
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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION III

2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210

LISLE, IL 60532-4352

April 24, 2013

Mr. Michael J. Pacilio

Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC

President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear

4300 Winfield Road

Warrenville, IL 60555

SUBJECT:

CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503

Dear Mr. Pacilio:

On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection

at your Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,

which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, 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.

No findings were identified during this inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and

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 System (PARS)

component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),

accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public

Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-461

License No. NPF-62

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;

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Enclosure

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION III

Docket No:

50-461

License No:

NPF-62

Report No:

05000461/2013503

Licensee:

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

Facility:

Clinton Power Station

Location:

Clinton, IL

Dates:

March 25 through 29, 2013

Inspectors:

R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

R. Ruiz, Senior Resident Inspector

N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst

Approved by:

J. Maynen, Acting Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

1

Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000461/2012503; 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency

Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.

This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional

inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is

indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,

Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may

be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. 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.

A.

NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

No findings were identified.

B.

Licensee-Identified Violations

No violations were identified.

2

Enclosure

REPORT DETAILS

1.

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01)

.1

Exercise Evaluation

a.

Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 2013, biennial emergency preparedness

exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major

elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated

problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees

capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and

exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were

sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 2013, exercise.

The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the

risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action

decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past

exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:

Control Room Simulator (CRS);

Technical Support Center (TSC);

Operations Support Center (OSC); and

Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).

The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions,

transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with

offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall

implementation of the licensees emergency plan.

The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF

to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.

The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to

obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants

performances. These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors

independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to

adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the

Attachment to this report.

This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection

Procedure (IP) 71114.01-06.

b.

Findings

No findings were identified.

3

Enclosure

4.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification (71151)

.1

Drill/Exercise Performance

a.

Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator

(PI) for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine

the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance

contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory

Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors

reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee

accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI

guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes

including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of

PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and

performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to

this report.

This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in

IP 71151-05.

b.

Findings

No findings were identified.

.2

Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation

a.

Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response

Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012

through fourth quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during

those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02,

Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.

The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the

licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and

the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes

including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during

the 2012 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in

IP 71151-05.

b.

Findings

No findings were identified.

4

Enclosure

.3

Alert and Notification System

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)

PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine

the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance

contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator

Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records

associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in

accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors

reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing

opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1

Exit Meeting Summary

On March 29, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to

Mr. B. Taber and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the

issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input

discussed was considered proprietary.

ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1

Attachment

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

B. Taber, Plant Manager

K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager

D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager

J. Cunningham, Operations Director

S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering

M. Mayer, Security

S. ORiley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

W. Paggent, On-Line Work Manager

P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist

C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager

T. Stoner, Maintenance Director

J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager

J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened, Closed, and Discussed

None

2

Attachment

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection. Inclusion on this list

does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that

selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection

effort. Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or

any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013

- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7

- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision 18

- EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11

- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11

- AR 01493441; Exercise-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems;

March 27, 2013

- AR 01493436; Exercise-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements;

March 27, 2013

- AR 01493433; Exercise-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC

Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013

- AR 01493430; Exercise-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation

Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013

- AR 01493418; Exercise-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation Release Path For Dose

Assessment-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013

- AR 01493414; Exercise-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated;

March 27, 2013

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

- Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July - December 2012

- EP-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July - December 2012

- EP-AA-1003; Key ERO Participation and Stability Monthly Data; September - December 2012

- LS-AA-2110; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ERO Drill Participation; September - December

2012

- LS-AA-2120; Monthly Data Elements for NRC DEP; July - December 2012

- LS-AA-2130; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability; July - December 2012

3

Attachment

LIST OF ACRONYMS USED

ADAMS

Agencywide Documents Access Management System

ANS

Alert and Notification System

AR

Action Request

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CRS

Control Room Simulator

DEP

Drill and Exercise Performance

DRS

Division of Reactor Safety

EOF

Emergency Operations Facility

EP

Emergency Preparedness

ERO

Emergency Response Organization

IP

Inspection Procedure

IR

Inspection Report

JIC

Joint Information Center

NEI

Nuclear Energy Institute

NRC

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

OSC

Operations Support Center

PAR

Protective Action Recommendation

PARS

Publicly Available Records System

PI

Performance Indicator

SDP

Significance Determination Process

TSC

Technical Support Center

April 24, 2013

Mr. Michael J. Pacilio

Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC

President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear

4300 Winfield Road

Warrenville, IL 60555

SUBJECT:

CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL

EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503

Dear Mr. Pacilio:

On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your

Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were

discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, 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.

No findings were identified during this inspection.

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

Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site

at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-461

License No. NPF-62

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;

w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

cc w/encl:

Distribution via ListServ'

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OFFICE

RIII

RIII

RIII

RIII

NAME

JMaynen for RJickling

JMaynen

DATE

04/24/13

04/24/13

OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

Letter to Mr. Michael J. Pacilio from Mr. Joseph Maynen dated April 24, 2013.

SUBJECT:

CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503

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