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| On July 20, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with you and members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report. | | On July 20, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with you and members of your staff. The results of this inspect ion are documented in the enclosed report. |
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| No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection. | | No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection. |
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| Binoy B. Desai, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 07200006 | | |
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| Docket Number: 07200006 License Number: DPR-62 and DPR-71 Report Number: 07200006/2021001 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-001-0009 Licensee: Duke Energy Progress, LLC Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Location: Southport, NC Inspection Dates: July 12, 2021 to July 20, 2021 Inspectors: P. Cooper, Senior Reactor Inspector J. Tapp, Transportation and Storage Inspector Approved By: Binoy B. Desai, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure | | Docket Number: 07200006 |
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| SUMMARY The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting inspections of activities related to Brunswick Steam Electric Plant operational activities of dry cask storage of spent fuel from July 12, 2021 to July 20, 2021. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of dry storage of spent fuel at an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI) is described in Inspection Manual Chapter 2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for 10 CFR Part 71 Transportation Packagings.
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| List of Findings and Violations No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
| | Location: Southport, NC |
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| | Inspection Dates: July 12, 2021 to July 20, 2021 |
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| INSPECTION SCOPES Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2690, Inspection Program for Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel and Reactor-Related Greater-than-Class C Waste at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI) and for 10 CFR Part 71 Transportation Packagings."
| | Inspectors: P. Cooper, Senior Reactor Inspector J. Tapp, Transportation and Storage Inspector |
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| 60855 - OPERATION OF AN INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation From July 12 through 20, 2021, the inspectors performed a review of the licensees ISFSI activities to verify compliance with regulatory requirements. During the on-site inspection, the inspectors observed and reviewed licensee activities in each of the five safety focus areas including occupational exposure, public exposure, fuel damage, confinement, and impact to plant operations.
| | Approved By: Binoy B. Desai, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety |
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| The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards. Additionally, the inspectors performed independent walkdowns of the heavy load lifting equipment and the ISFSI haul path. | | Enclosure SUMMARY |
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| | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitori ng the licensees performance by conducting inspections of activities related to Brunswick Steam Electric Plant operational activities of dry cask storage of spent fuel from J uly 12, 2021 to July 20, 2021. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of dry storage of spent fuel at an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI) is described in Inspec tion Manual Chapter 2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at In dependent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for 10 CFR Part 71 Transportation Packagings. |
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| | Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of th e inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise note d. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspe ction activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2690, Inspecti on Program for Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel and Reactor-Related Greater-than-Class C Was te at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI) and for 10 CFR Part 71 Trans portation Packagings." |
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| INSPECTION RESULTS No findings were identified. | | INSPECTION RESULTS |
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| EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
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| On July 20, 2021, the inspectors presented the results to John A. Krakuszeski, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff. | | On July 20, 2021, the inspectors presented the results to John A. Krakuszeski, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff. |
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Category:Inspection Report
MONTHYEARIR 05000324/20240052024-08-23023 August 2024 Updated Inspection Plan for Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000324/2024005 and 05000325/2024005) IR 05000324/20240022024-08-0505 August 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000324/2024002 and 05000325/2024002 and 07200006/2024001 IR 07200006/20210012021-08-26026 August 2021 Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Report 07200006/2021001 IR 05000324/20190042020-02-11011 February 2020 NRC Inspection Report 05000324/2019004 and 05000325/2019004; 07200006/2019002 IR 05000324/20190022019-08-0909 August 2019 Integrated Inspection Report 05000324/2019002 and 05000325/2019002; 07200006/2019001 IR 05000324/20100092010-11-23023 November 2010 IR 05000325-10-009, 05000324-10-009, & 07200006-10-003, on 09/20/10 - 10/8/10, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2, Spent Fuel Pre-loading Demonstration & Initial Loading of the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) IR 07200006/20100022010-05-21021 May 2010 IR 0720006-10-002, on 04/12/2010 Through 04/15/2010, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Crane Inspection IR 05000324/20090022009-04-30030 April 2009 IR 05000325-09-002, 05000324-09-002, & 07200006-09-001; Carolina Power and Light; 01/01/2009 - 03/31/2009; Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2, Brunswick Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, NRC Integrating Inspection Report 2024-08-05
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MONTHYEARIR 05000324/20240052024-08-23023 August 2024 Updated Inspection Plan for Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000324/2024005 and 05000325/2024005) IR 05000324/20240022024-08-0505 August 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000324/2024002 and 05000325/2024002 and 07200006/2024001 ML24183A0972024-07-12012 July 2024 ISFSI; Catawba 1, 2 & ISFSI; McGuire 1, 2 & ISFSI; Oconee 1, 2, 3 & ISFSI; Shearon Harris 1; H. B. Robinson 2 & ISFSI; and Radioactive Package Shipping Under 10 CFR 71 (71-266 & 71-345) – Review of QA Program Changes EPID L-2024-LLQ-0002 ML22230B6132022-09-0101 September 2022 Review of the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for Brunswick Steam Electric Plant and McGuire Nuclear Station Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations Decommissioning Funding Plans IR 07200006/20210012021-08-26026 August 2021 Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Report 07200006/2021001 ML21078A4972021-04-30030 April 2021 U.S. NRC Analysis of Duke Energy'S Initial and Updated Decommissioning Funding Plans for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations at H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Catawba Nuclear Station, M ML21071A0692021-03-15015 March 2021 Letter to State of North Carolina Regarding Draft Ea/Fonsi for Brunswick, McGuire, and Robinson, Unit 2, ISFSIs Decommissioning Funding Plans IR 05000324/20190042020-02-11011 February 2020 NRC Inspection Report 05000324/2019004 and 05000325/2019004; 07200006/2019002 IR 05000324/20190022019-08-0909 August 2019 Integrated Inspection Report 05000324/2019002 and 05000325/2019002; 07200006/2019001 ML18057A2172018-02-23023 February 2018 Letter to A. Zaremba Request for Additional Information for Review of Duke Energy'S Decommissioning Funding Plan Update ML17276B3302017-10-20020 October 2017 Levy County, and William States Lee III - Use of Encryption Software for Electric Transmission of Safeguards Information (CAC Nos. MG0162 - MG0172; EPID L-2017-LRO-0027) BSEP 17-0076, Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Casks2017-09-0606 September 2017 Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Casks BSEP 17-0071, ISFSI - Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Casks2017-08-15015 August 2017 ISFSI - Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Casks BSEP 16-0038, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Docket No. 72-06 Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask2016-06-0606 June 2016 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Docket No. 72-06 Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask BSEP 16-0043, ISFSI Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask2016-06-0606 June 2016 ISFSI Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask BSEP 16-0033, Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask2016-05-12012 May 2016 Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask BSEP 16-0036, Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask2016-05-12012 May 2016 Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask BSEP 15-0081, Regarding Storage of Dry Fuel Under Cask Certificate of Compliance 72-1004, Amendment 102015-09-23023 September 2015 Regarding Storage of Dry Fuel Under Cask Certificate of Compliance 72-1004, Amendment 10 BSEP 15-0079, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask2015-09-23023 September 2015 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask ML16069A1932015-09-10010 September 2015 Decommissioning Funding Plan, Brunswick County, North Carolina BSEP 15-0077, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask2015-09-0202 September 2015 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Registration for Use of General License Spent Fuel Cask ML14325A5262014-12-0202 December 2014 Use of Encryption Software for Electronic Transmission of Safeguards Information BSEP 14-0117, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation 10 CFR 72.48(d)(2) Biennial Report2014-11-11011 November 2014 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation 10 CFR 72.48(d)(2) Biennial Report BSEP 14-0103, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Registration and Use of Case to Storage Spent Fuel2014-09-22022 September 2014 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Registration and Use of Case to Storage Spent Fuel BSEP 14-0098, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) - Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel2014-08-28028 August 2014 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) - Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel ML13228A3992013-08-12012 August 2013 Letter to Holders of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Licenses Re Rescission of Certain Security Orders Concerning Spent Nuclear Fuel in Transit - Rin 3150-AI64 (NRC-2009-0163) EA-02-109 BSEP 13-0057, ISFSI - Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel2013-06-0505 June 2013 ISFSI - Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel BSEP 13-0052, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel2013-05-0909 May 2013 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel BSEP 13-0034, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel2013-03-13013 March 2013 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel BSEP 13-0016, ISFSI - Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel2013-02-12012 February 2013 ISFSI - Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel BSEP 13-0009, Submittal of Revision 82 to Emergency Response Plan2013-01-16016 January 2013 Submittal of Revision 82 to Emergency Response Plan BSEP 12-0103, NRC Correspondence Distribution List Update2012-09-21021 September 2012 NRC Correspondence Distribution List Update BSEP 12-0069, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Revision to Plant Security Event Procedure 0AOP-40.0, Rev. 282012-06-14014 June 2012 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Revision to Plant Security Event Procedure 0AOP-40.0, Rev. 28 BSEP 12-0021, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Transmittal of Summary and Revision 26 to Plant Security Event Procedure2012-02-15015 February 2012 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Transmittal of Summary and Revision 26 to Plant Security Event Procedure BSEP 12-0022, NRC Correspondence Distribution List Update2012-02-0101 February 2012 NRC Correspondence Distribution List Update ML11265A2632011-10-12012 October 2011 ISFSI, Shearon Harris Unit 1, H. B. Robinson, Unit 2, H. B. Robinson ISFSI, Crystal River, Unit 3, Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ML11255A1292011-09-0202 September 2011 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Application for NRC Consent to Indirect License Transfer for the Proposed Merger of Duke Energy Corporation and Progress Energy Inc ML11208C4452011-09-0101 September 2011 Independent, Harris 1, Robinson 2, Robinson Independent, and Crystal River 3 - Transmittal Letter - Notices of Consideration of Approval of Application for Indirect License Transfers Resulting from Proposed Merger BSEP 11-0083, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Response to Request for Update of NRC Distribution List for Documents Containing Safeguards (Sgi), Official Use Only (Ouo), and Routine Information2011-08-11011 August 2011 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Response to Request for Update of NRC Distribution List for Documents Containing Safeguards (Sgi), Official Use Only (Ouo), and Routine Information BSEP 11-0035, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - NRC Correspondence Distribution List Update2011-03-22022 March 2011 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - NRC Correspondence Distribution List Update BSEP 11-0025, Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment2011-02-24024 February 2011 Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment BSEP 11-0023, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment2011-02-21021 February 2011 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment BSEP 11-0021, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel2011-02-0707 February 2011 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Registration and Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel IR 05000324/20100092010-11-23023 November 2010 IR 05000325-10-009, 05000324-10-009, & 07200006-10-003, on 09/20/10 - 10/8/10, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2, Spent Fuel Pre-loading Demonstration & Initial Loading of the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) BSEP 10-0135, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment2010-11-18018 November 2010 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment BSEP 10-0128, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment Notification2010-11-0909 November 2010 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Registration and Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel and System Thermal Performance Assessment Notification ML1024405762010-09-0101 September 2010 Mid-Cycle Performance Review & Inspection Plan 2010 BSEP 10-0088, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Revision to Plant Security Event Procedure2010-07-22022 July 2010 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (Isfsi), Revision to Plant Security Event Procedure BSEP 10-0075, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Final Response to Order EA-08-202, Implementation of Additional Security Measures and Fingerprinting for Unescorted Access2010-07-0707 July 2010 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Final Response to Order EA-08-202, Implementation of Additional Security Measures and Fingerprinting for Unescorted Access BSEP 10-0068, ISFSI, 90-Day Notification Prior to First Storage of Spent Fuel2010-06-16016 June 2010 ISFSI, 90-Day Notification Prior to First Storage of Spent Fuel 2024-08-05
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BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT -- OPERATION OF AN INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION REPORT 07200006/2021001
Dear Mr. Krakuszeski:
On July 20, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with you and members of your staff. The results of this inspect ion are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Binoy B. Desai, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 07200006
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number: 07200006
License Number: DPR-62 and DPR-71
Report Number: 07200006/2021001
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-001-0009
Licensee: Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
Location: Southport, NC
Inspection Dates: July 12, 2021 to July 20, 2021
Inspectors: P. Cooper, Senior Reactor Inspector J. Tapp, Transportation and Storage Inspector
Approved By: Binoy B. Desai, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitori ng the licensees performance by conducting inspections of activities related to Brunswick Steam Electric Plant operational activities of dry cask storage of spent fuel from J uly 12, 2021 to July 20, 2021. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of dry storage of spent fuel at an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI) is described in Inspec tion Manual Chapter 2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at In dependent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for 10 CFR Part 71 Transportation Packagings.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of th e inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise note d. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspe ction activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2690, Inspecti on Program for Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel and Reactor-Related Greater-than-Class C Was te at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI) and for 10 CFR Part 71 Trans portation Packagings."
60855 - OPERATION OF AN INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLA TION
Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
From July 12 through 20, 2021, the inspectors performed a revie w of the licensees ISFSI activities to verify compliance with regulatory requirements. D uring the on-site inspection, the inspectors observed and reviewed licensee activities in each of the five safety focus areas including occupational exposure, public exposure, fuel damage, confinement, and impact to plant operations.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observ ed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Co mmission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards. Additionally, the inspectors performed independent walkdowns of the heavy load lifting equip ment and the ISFSI haul path.
The inspector also performed an independent radiation survey of the ISFSI pad.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On July 20, 2021, the inspectors presented the results to John A. Krakuszeski, Site Vice President and other members of the licensee staff.
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