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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 60532-4352
LISLE, IL 60532-4352  
                                          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
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
SUBJECT:       CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
   President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear  
                BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503
4300 Winfield Road  
Dear Mr. Pacilio:
Warrenville, IL 60555  
On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection
SUBJECT:  
at your Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,
CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS  
which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.
BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503  
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and
Dear Mr. Pacilio:  
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection  
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed
at your Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection,  
personnel.
which were discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.  
No findings were identified during this inspection.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and  
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed  
the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS)
personnel.  
component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),
No findings were identified during this inspection.  
accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and  
Electronic Reading Room).
its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in  
                                              Sincerely,
the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS)  
                                              /RA/
component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),  
                                              Joseph Maynen, Acting Chief
accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public  
                                              Plant Support Branch
Electronic Reading Room).  
                                              Division of Reactor Safety
Sincerely,  
Docket No. 50-461
License No. NPF-62
/RA/  
Enclosure:     Inspection Report 05000461/2013503;
                  w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
cc w/encl:     Distribution via ListServ'
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'  


          U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
                          REGION III
Enclosure
Docket No:         50-461
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION  
License No:         NPF-62
REGION III  
Report No:         05000461/2013503
Docket No:  
Licensee:           Exelon Generation Company, LLC
50-461  
Facility:           Clinton Power Station
License No:  
Location:           Clinton, IL
NPF-62  
Dates:             March 25 through 29, 2013
Report No:  
Inspectors:         R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
05000461/2013503  
                    J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Licensee:  
                    R. Ruiz, Senior Resident Inspector
Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
                    N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst
Facility:  
Approved by:       J. Maynen, Acting Chief
Clinton Power Station  
                    Plant Support Branch
Location:  
                    Division of Reactor Safety
Clinton, IL  
                                                                  Enclosure
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  


                                    SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000461/2012503; 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency
1
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.
Enclosure
This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS  
inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is
IR 05000461/2012503; 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency  
indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.  
Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may
This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional  
be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program
inspectors, one reactor analyst, and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is  
for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in
indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609,  
NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.
Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may  
A.     NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings
be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program  
        Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in  
        No findings were identified.
NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.  
B.     Licensee-Identified Violations
A.  
        No violations were identified.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings  
                                                1                                      Enclosure
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness  
No findings were identified.  
B.  
Licensee-Identified Violations  
No violations were identified.  


                                        REPORT DETAILS
1.   REACTOR SAFETY
2
      Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
Enclosure
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01)
REPORT DETAILS  
.1   Exercise Evaluation
1.  
  a. Inspection Scope
REACTOR SAFETY  
      The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 2013, biennial emergency preparedness
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness  
      exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01)  
      elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated
.1  
      problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees
Exercise Evaluation  
      capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and
a.  
      exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were
Inspection Scope  
      sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 2013, exercise.
The inspectors reviewed the March 26, 2013, biennial emergency preparedness  
      The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the
exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major  
      risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action
elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated  
      decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past
problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees  
      exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:
capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and  
      *       Control Room Simulator (CRS);
exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were  
      *       Technical Support Center (TSC);
sufficiently different from the scenario used in the March 26, 2013, exercise.  
      *       Operations Support Center (OSC); and
The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the  
      *       Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action  
      The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions,
decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past  
      transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with
exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:  
      offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall
*  
      implementation of the licensees emergency plan.
Control Room Simulator (CRS);  
      The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF
*  
      to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.
Technical Support Center (TSC);  
      The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to
*  
      obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants
Operations Support Center (OSC); and  
      performances. These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors
*  
      independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to
Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).  
      adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the
The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions,  
      Attachment to this report.
transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with  
      This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection
offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall  
      Procedure (IP) 71114.01-06.
implementation of the licensees emergency plan.  
  b. Findings
The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF  
      No findings were identified.
to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.
                                                2                                        Enclosure
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.  


4.   OTHER ACTIVITIES
      Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
3
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification (71151)
Enclosure
.1   Drill/Exercise Performance
4.  
  a. Inspection Scope
OTHER ACTIVITIES  
      The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness  
      (PI) for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification (71151)  
      the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance
.1  
      contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory
Drill/Exercise Performance  
      Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors
a.  
      reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee
Inspection Scope  
      accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator  
      guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes
(PI) for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine  
      including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of
the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance  
      PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and
contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory  
      performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to
Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors  
      this report.
reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee  
      This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in
accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI  
      IP 71151-05.
guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes  
  b. Findings
including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of  
      No findings were identified.
PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and  
.2   Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to  
  a. Inspection Scope
this report.  
      The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response
This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in  
      Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012
IP 71151-05.  
      through fourth quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during
b.  
      those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02,
Findings  
      Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.
No findings were identified.  
      The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the
.2  
      licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and
Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation  
      the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes
a.  
      including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during
Inspection Scope  
      the 2012 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response  
      Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2012  
      This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in
through fourth quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during  
      IP 71151-05.
those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02,  
  b. Findings
Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.
      No findings were identified.
The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the  
                                                3                                      Enclosure
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.  


  .3   Alert and Notification System
   
    a. Inspection Scope
4
      The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
Enclosure
      PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine
.3  
      the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance
Alert and Notification System  
      contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator
a. Inspection Scope  
      Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)  
      associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in
PI for the period from the third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012. To determine  
      accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors
the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance  
      reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing
contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator  
      opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.
Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records  
      Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in  
      This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors  
    b. Findings
reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing  
      No findings were identified.
opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.
4OA6 Management Meetings
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.  
.1   Exit Meeting Summary
This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.  
      On March 29, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to
b. Findings  
      Mr. B. Taber and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the
No findings were identified.  
      issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input
4OA6 Management Meetings  
      discussed was considered proprietary.
.1  
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Exit Meeting Summary  
                                                4                                      Enclosure
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


                              SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
                                  KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
1
Licensee
Attachment
B. Taber, Plant Manager
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT  
D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager
Licensee  
J. Cunningham, Operations Director
B. Taber, Plant Manager  
S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering
K. Baker, Regulatory Assurance Manager  
M. Mayer, Security
D. Bond, Emergency Preparedness Manager  
S. ORiley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
J. Cunningham, Operations Director  
W. Paggent, On-Line Work Manager
S. Kowalski, Senior Manager Design Engineering  
P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist
M. Mayer, Security  
C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager
S. ORiley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
T. Stoner, Maintenance Director
W. Paggent, On-Line Work Manager  
J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager
P. Quealy, Senior Drill and Exercise Specialist  
J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager
C. Rocha, Nuclear Oversight Manager  
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
T. Stoner, Maintenance Director  
B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector
J. Stovall, Chemistry Manager  
                    LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
J. Waddel, Safety and Human Performance Manager  
Opened, Closed, and Discussed
Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
None
B. Kemker, Senior Resident Inspector  
                                              1                Attachment
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED  
Opened, Closed, and Discussed  
None  


                                  LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection. Inclusion on this list
2
does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that
Attachment
selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED  
effort. Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or
The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection. Inclusion on this list  
any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.
does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that  
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection  
- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013
effort. Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or  
- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7
any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.  
- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision 18
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation  
- EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11
- Clinton Station 2013 Ingestion Pathway NRC Graded Exercise; March 22, 2013  
- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11
- CPS 4305.01; Security Threat/Intrusion; Revision 7  
- AR 01493441; Exercise-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems;
- EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and Protective Action Recommendation; Revision 18  
  March 27, 2013
- EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Actions; Revision 11  
- AR 01493436; Exercise-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements;
- EP-AA-114; Notifications; Revision 11  
  March 27, 2013
- AR 01493441; Exercise-JIC News Release Was Identified As Including Several Problems;  
- AR 01493433; Exercise-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC
March 27, 2013  
  Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013
- AR 01493436; Exercise-JIC First Press Conference Reported Several Inaccurate Statements;  
- AR 01493430; Exercise-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation
March 27, 2013  
  Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013
- AR 01493433; Exercise-Performance Weaknesses Were Identified for Control Room and OSC  
- AR 01493418; Exercise-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation Release Path For Dose
Repair Team Request, Dispatch, and Tracking; March 27, 2013  
  Assessment-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013
- AR 01493430; Exercise-EOF Protective Measures Group Incorrectly Reported Two Radiation  
- AR 01493414; Exercise-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated;
Release Paths and One Correctly; March 27, 2013  
  March 27, 2013
- AR 01493418; Exercise-TSC Failed to Provide the Correct Radiation Release Path For Dose  
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
Assessment-No Impact to PARs For This Scenario; March 27, 2013  
- Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July - December 2012
- AR 01493414; Exercise-Equipment Operators Minimum Staffing Was Not Demonstrated;  
- EP-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July - December 2012
March 27, 2013  
- 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
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification  
  2012
- LS-AA-2120; Monthly Data Elements for NRC DEP; July - December 2012
- Clinton Power Monthly Siren Availability Report; July - December 2012  
- LS-AA-2130; Monthly Data Elements for NRC ANS Reliability; July - December 2012
- EP-AA-125-1002; DEP Monthly Data; July - December 2012  
                                                  2                                    Attachment
- 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  


                          LIST OF ACRONYMS USED
ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access Management System
3
ANS   Alert and Notification System
Attachment
AR   Action Request
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED  
CFR   Code of Federal Regulations
ADAMS  
CRS   Control Room Simulator
Agencywide Documents Access Management System  
DEP   Drill and Exercise Performance
ANS  
DRS   Division of Reactor Safety
Alert and Notification System  
EOF   Emergency Operations Facility
AR  
EP   Emergency Preparedness
Action Request  
ERO   Emergency Response Organization
CFR  
IP   Inspection Procedure
Code of Federal Regulations  
IR   Inspection Report
CRS  
JIC   Joint Information Center
Control Room Simulator  
NEI   Nuclear Energy Institute
DEP  
NRC   U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Drill and Exercise Performance  
OSC   Operations Support Center
DRS  
PAR   Protective Action Recommendation
Division of Reactor Safety  
PARS Publicly Available Records System
EOF  
PI   Performance Indicator
Emergency Operations Facility  
SDP   Significance Determination Process
EP  
TSC   Technical Support Center
Emergency Preparedness  
                                    3              Attachment
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
April 24, 2013  
  President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear
4300 Winfield Road
Mr. Michael J. Pacilio  
Warrenville, IL 60555
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
SUBJECT:           CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL
  President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear  
                    EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503
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SUBJECT:  
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CLINTON POWER STATION BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL  
discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.
EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2013503  
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance
Dear Mr. Pacilio:  
with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors
On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your  
reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Clinton Power Station. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were  
No findings were identified during this inspection.
discussed on March 29, 2013, with Mr. B. Taber, and other members of your staff.  
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure,
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance  
and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public
with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors  
Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC's
reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.  
Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site
No findings were identified during this inspection.
at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
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Docket No. 50-461
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IR 05000461-13-503, 03/25/2013 - 03/29/2013, Clinton Power Station, Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection
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To: Pacilio M
Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
Robert Jickling
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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

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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;

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