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| number = ML091620529
| issue date = 06/09/2009
| title = IR 05000346-09-502 on 05/11/2009 - 05/15/2009 for Davis-Besse, Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection
| author name = Peterson H
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OB
| addressee name = Allen B
| addressee affiliation = FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co
| docket = 05000346
| license number = NPF-003
| contact person =
| document report number = IR-09-502
| document type = Inspection Report, Letter
| page count = 13
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[[Issue date::June 9, 2009]]


Mr. Barry Allen Site Vice President FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station 5501 North State Route 2, Mail Stop A-DB-3080 Oak Harbor, OH 43449-9760
==SUBJECT:==
DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/20009502


SUBJECT: DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/20009502
==Dear Mr. Allen:==
On May 15, 2009, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise inspection at your Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on May 15, 2009, with you and other members of your staff.
 
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.


==Dear Mr. Allen:==
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
On May 15, 2009, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise inspection at your Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on May 15, 2009, with you and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.


The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. Based on the results of this inspection, no NRC-identified and no self-revealed findings of very low safety 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 made 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), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Based on the results of this inspection, no NRC-identified and no self-revealed findings of very low safety significance were identified.


Sincerely,/RA by B. Palagi for/
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Hironori Peterson, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-346 License No. NPF-3


===Enclosure:===
Sincerely,
Inspection Report 05000346/2009502
/RA by B. Palagi for/
Hironori Peterson, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-346 License No. NPF-3 Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000346/2009502
==SUBJECT:==
DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/20009502


===w/Attachment:===
Dear M
Supplemental Information See Attached Distribution Mr. Barry Allen Site Vice President FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station 5501 North State Route 2, Mail Stop A-DB-3080 Oak Harbor, OH 43449-9760 SUBJECT: DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/20009502 Dear M


=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000346/2009502; 05/11/2009 - 05/15/2009; Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection. This report covers a 1 week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, "Significance Determination
IR 05000346/2009502; 05/11/2009 - 05/15/2009; Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station;


Process" (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 4, dated December 2006.
Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.


===A. NRC-Identified===
This report covers a 1 week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green,
and Self-Revealed Findings  
White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 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.
 
===NRC-Identified===
and Self-Revealed Findings


===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
No findings of significance were identified.
No findings of significance were identified.


===B. Licensee-Identified Violations===
===Licensee-Identified Violations===
 
None.
None.
2


=REPORT DETAILS=
=REPORT DETAILS=
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==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==


===Cornerstone:===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
Emergency Preparedness
{{a|1EP1}}
{{a|1EP1}}
==1EP1 Exercise Evaluation==
==1EP1 Exercise Evaluation==
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the May 12, 2009, biennial emergency preparedness exercise's 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 exercises conducted in 2007, 2008, and 2009, to verify that those drills' scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the May 12, 2009, exercise. The inspectors evaluated the licensee's 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:
The inspectors reviewed the May 12, 2009, biennial emergency preparedness exercises 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 2007, 2008, and 2009, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the May 12, 2009, 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);
* Control Room Simulator (CRS);
* Technical Support Center (TSC); and
* Technical Support Center (TSC); 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. The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, and EOF to evaluate the licensee's initial self-assessment of 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-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 Attachment to this report. This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01-05.
* 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, 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) 71114.01-05.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance PI for the period from the first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were used. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's records associated with the performance indicator to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance PI for the period from the first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the performance indicator 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, performance during the 2008 exercise, 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.
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, performance during the 2008 exercise, 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====
====b. Findings====
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were 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; performance during the 2008 exercise and other drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the to this report. This inspection constituted one ERO drill participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were 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 2008 exercise and other drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the to this report.
 
This inspection constituted one ERO drill participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
No findings of significance were identified.


4.3 Alert and Notification System
===.3 Alert and Notification System===


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS) PI for the period from the first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were 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; and results of periodic ANS operability tests. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection constituted one alert and notification system sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
PI for the period from the first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were 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 ANS operability tests. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
 
This inspection constituted one alert and notification system sample as defined in IP 71151-05.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings of significance were identified.
No findings of significance were identified.
{{a|4OA5}}
 
{{a|4OA5}}
==4OA5 Other Activities==
==4OA5 Other Activities==


===.1 (Closed) NRC Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/175 "Emergency Response Organization, Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator, Program Review" The inspector performed TI 2515/175, ensured the completeness of the TI's Attachment 1, and then forwarded the data to NRC, Headquarters. 4OA6===
===.1 (Closed) NRC Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/175 Emergency Response Organization,===
Management Meetings
 
Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator, Program Review The inspector performed TI 2515/175, ensured the completeness of the TIs 1, and then forwarded the data to NRC, Headquarters.


===.1 Exit Meeting Summary On May 15, 2009, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. B. Allen and other members of the licensee staff.===
{{a|4OA6}}
The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary. ATTACHMENT:
==4OA6 Management Meetings==
 
===.1 Exit Meeting Summary===
 
On May 15, 2009, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. B. Allen 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=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=


==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==
==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==
Licensee  
 
: [[contact::B. Allen]], Site Vice-President  
Licensee
: [[contact::B. Boles]], Maintenance Director  
: [[contact::B. Allen]], Site Vice-President
: [[contact::C. Bleam]], Design Engineering Supervisor  
: [[contact::B. Boles]], Maintenance Director
: [[contact::B. Cope]], Emergency Response Senior Nuclear Specialist  
: [[contact::C. Bleam]], Design Engineering Supervisor
: [[contact::J. Dominy]], Maintenance Manager  
: [[contact::B. Cope]], Emergency Response Senior Nuclear Specialist
: [[contact::S. Filipucci]], Security Operations Supervisor  
: [[contact::J. Dominy]], Maintenance Manager
: [[contact::L. Griffith]], Human Resources Manager  
: [[contact::S. Filipucci]], Security Operations Supervisor
: [[contact::C. Hensee]], Engineering Supervisor  
: [[contact::L. Griffith]], Human Resources Manager
: [[contact::B. Hovland]], Training Manager  
: [[contact::C. Hensee]], Engineering Supervisor
: [[contact::D. Imlay]], Operations Manager  
: [[contact::B. Hovland]], Training Manager
: [[contact::D. Moul]], Engineering Director  
: [[contact::D. Imlay]], Operations Manager
: [[contact::D. Noble]], Radiation Protection Manager  
: [[contact::D. Moul]], Engineering Director
: [[contact::C. Pride]], Performance Improvement Director  
: [[contact::D. Noble]], Radiation Protection Manager
: [[contact::S. Plymale]], Plant Engineering Manager  
: [[contact::C. Pride]], Performance Improvement Director
: [[contact::M. Roelant]], Work Management Manager  
: [[contact::S. Plymale]], Plant Engineering Manager
: [[contact::C. Steagall]], Fleet Oversight Manager  
: [[contact::M. Roelant]], Work Management Manager
: [[contact::P. Smith]], Emergency Response Specialist  
: [[contact::C. Steagall]], Fleet Oversight Manager
: [[contact::J. Sturdavant]], Regulatory Compliance Senior Specialist  
: [[contact::P. Smith]], Emergency Response Specialist
: [[contact::G. Van Wey]], Emergency Response Nuclear Specialist  
: [[contact::J. Sturdavant]], Regulatory Compliance Senior Specialist
: [[contact::J. Vetter]], Performance Improvement and Emergency Response Manager  
: [[contact::G. Van Wey]], Emergency Response Nuclear Specialist
: [[contact::M. Widner]], Site Projects Manager  
: [[contact::J. Vetter]], Performance Improvement and Emergency Response Manager
: [[contact::D. Wuokko]], Regulatory Compliance Manager Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
: [[contact::M. Widner]], Site Projects Manager
: [[contact::J. Rutkowski]], Senior Resident Inspector  
: [[contact::D. Wuokko]], Regulatory Compliance Manager
: [[contact::A. Wilson]], Resident Inspector
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
: [[contact::J. Rutkowski]], Senior Resident Inspector
: [[contact::A. Wilson]], Resident Inspector
 
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
Opened, Closed, and Discussed None
 
2
===Opened, Closed, and Discussed===
 
None Attachment
 
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
The following is a list of documents reviewed during the inspection.
 
: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the NRC inspectors reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather, that selected sections of 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
: Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station Emergency Plan; Revision 26
: Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station Emergency Preparedness 2009 Evaluated Exercise; May 12, 2009
: RA-EP-02110; Emergency Notification; Revision 9
: RA-EP-02220; Emergency Operations Facility Activation and Response; Revision 6
: RA-EP-02245; Protective Action Guidelines; Revision 5
: RA-EP-02260; Radiological Controls in the DBAB; Revision 5
: RA-EP-02310; Technical Support Center Activation and Response; Revision 7
: RA-EP-02320; Emergency Technical Assessment; Revision 6
: RA-EP-02620; Emergency Dose Control and Potassium Iodide Distribution, Revision 5
: RA-EP-02720; Recovery Organization; Revision 9
: CR 09-59213; EP Drill - GE Notification Form Accuracy; dated May 15, 2009
: CR 09-59215; EP Drill - FEMA Question on Initial Notification Form; dated May 14, 2009
: CR 09-59142; EP Drill - Potential Training Opportunity for Rarely Used EALs; dated May 13, 2009
: CR 09-59151; EP Drill - Simulator Improvement during E-Plan Drills Opportunity; dated May 12, 2009
: CR 09-59153; EP Drill - Simulator Crew Improvement Opportunity - SCM; dated May 12, 2009
: CR 09-59154; EP Drill - Emergency Dosimetry Distribution for Security Personnel; dated May 12, 2009
: CR 09-59162; EP Drill - Unauthorized Simulation; dated May 12, 2009
: CR 09-59161; EP Drill - Evaluated Exercise - Loss of Station Vent Flow Undetected; dated May 12, 2009
: CR 09-59164; EP Drill - Evaluated Exercise - Dose Projection Incorrect Release Data; dated May 12, 2009
: CR 09-59179; EP Drill - OSC Manager Notification - Assembly and Accountability Not Communicated; dated May 12, 2009
: CR 09-55865; Inconsistent Interpretation of Reference Material Regarding Release in Progress; dated March 22, 2009
: CR 07-20671; EP Evaluated Exercise (5/15/07) - Dose Assessment Center Critique Items; dated May 15, 2007
: CR 07-19084; EP Drill: Emergency Operations Facility Critique Items; dated April 19, 2007
: CR 07-20661; EP Drill - Scenario/Drill Conduct Improvement Opportunities; dated May 16, 2007 4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
: RA-EP-04400; Prompt Notification System Test, Revision 11
: DBBP-EMER-0003; NRC Performance Indicator Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability; Revision 7
: DBEP-085-03; Alert and Notification (ANS) Reliability Test Documentation; January 2008 through March 2009
: DBEP-082-02; NRC Performance Indicator Documentation Sheet for Classification, Notification, and Protective Action Recommendations; January 2008 through March 2009
: NOBP-LP-4012-55; Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation Records; January 2008 through March 2009
: CR 09-51704; NRC Performance Indicator for ERO Participation Data Submittal Correction; dated January 5, 2009
: CR 09-51796; Misunderstanding of Impact of Changing Position Descriptions in FITS for ERO Participation Performance Indicator; dated January 5, 2009 
: 4
==LIST OF ACRONYMS==
: [[USED]] [[]]
: [[ADAMS]] [[Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System]]
: [[ANS]] [[Alert and Notification System]]
: [[CFR]] [[Code of Federal Regulations]]
: [[CR]] [[Condition Report]]
: [[CRS]] [[Control Room Simulator]]
: [[EOF]] [[Emergency Operations Facility]]
: [[EP]] [[Emergency Preparedness]]
: [[ERO]] [[Emergency Response Organization]]
: [[IP]] [[Inspection Procedure KI Potassium Iodide]]
: [[NEI]] [[Nuclear Energy Institute]]
: [[NUREG]] [[Nuclear Regulatory Commission]]
: [[NRC]] [[U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission]]
: [[OSC]] [[Operations Support Center]]
: [[PAR]] [[Protective Action Recommendation]]
: [[PARS]] [[Publicly Available Records PI Performance Indicator]]
: [[SDP]] [[Significance Determination Process]]
: [[TI]] [[Temporary Instruction TSC Technical Support Center]]
}}
}}

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IR 05000346-09-502 on 05/11/2009 - 05/15/2009 for Davis-Besse, Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection
ML091620529
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Issue date: 06/09/2009
From: Hironori Peterson
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To: Allen B
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co
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une 9, 2009

SUBJECT:

DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/20009502

Dear Mr. Allen:

On May 15, 2009, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise inspection at your Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on May 15, 2009, with you and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, no NRC-identified and no self-revealed findings of very low safety significance were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA by B. Palagi for/

Hironori Peterson, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-346 License No. NPF-3 Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000346/2009502

SUBJECT:

DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/20009502

Dear M

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000346/2009502; 05/11/2009 - 05/15/2009; Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station;

Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.

This report covers a 1 week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green,

White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 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.

NRC-Identified

and Self-Revealed Findings

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

No findings of significance were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

None.

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

Main article: IP 71114.01

.1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the May 12, 2009, biennial emergency preparedness exercises 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 2007, 2008, and 2009, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the May 12, 2009, 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);
  • 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, 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) 71114.01-05.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA1 Performance Indicator (PI) Verification

Main article: IP 71151

.1 Drill/Exercise Performance

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance PI for the period from the first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the performance indicator 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, performance during the 2008 exercise, 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 of significance 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 first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were 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 2008 exercise and other drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the to this report.

This inspection constituted one ERO drill participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.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 first quarter 2008 through first quarter 2009. 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 5, were 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 ANS operability tests. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one alert and notification system sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

4OA5 Other Activities

.1 (Closed) NRC Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/175 Emergency Response Organization,

Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator, Program Review The inspector performed TI 2515/175, ensured the completeness of the TIs 1, and then forwarded the data to NRC, Headquarters.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1 Exit Meeting Summary

On May 15, 2009, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. B. Allen 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

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

B. Allen, Site Vice-President
B. Boles, Maintenance Director
C. Bleam, Design Engineering Supervisor
B. Cope, Emergency Response Senior Nuclear Specialist
J. Dominy, Maintenance Manager
S. Filipucci, Security Operations Supervisor
L. Griffith, Human Resources Manager
C. Hensee, Engineering Supervisor
B. Hovland, Training Manager
D. Imlay, Operations Manager
D. Moul, Engineering Director
D. Noble, Radiation Protection Manager
C. Pride, Performance Improvement Director
S. Plymale, Plant Engineering Manager
M. Roelant, Work Management Manager
C. Steagall, Fleet Oversight Manager
P. Smith, Emergency Response Specialist
J. Sturdavant, Regulatory Compliance Senior Specialist
G. Van Wey, Emergency Response Nuclear Specialist
J. Vetter, Performance Improvement and Emergency Response Manager
M. Widner, Site Projects Manager
D. Wuokko, Regulatory Compliance Manager

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

J. Rutkowski, Senior Resident Inspector
A. Wilson, Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened, Closed, and Discussed

None Attachment

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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