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4 EOC MTG - April 28, 2021
	ML21113A224
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Issue date:	04/23/2021
From:	Marissa Bailey; NRC/RGN-II
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2020 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS

CONSTRUCTION REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION II

APRIL 28, 2021

PURPOSE Discuss licensee Address findings and Observation Meeting performance in 2020 Performance Indicators

AGENDA Introduction Resident Inspector Program (Operating and Construction)

Review of Reactor Oversight Process (ROP & cROP)

Discussion of Plant Performance Results (ROP & cROP)

NRC Response to COVID-19 NRC Closing Remarks NRC available to address public questions

NRC MISSION STATEMENT The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment.

STRATEGIC GOALS SAFETY: Ensure the Safe Use of Radioactive Materials SECURITY: Ensure the Secure Use of Radioactive Materials

REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS INSPECTION PERFORMANCE INDICATORS o 11 Regional Inspections in o 17 Performance Indicators Radiation Protection, Security, Cyber Security, o Licensee submits data to NRC Design Basis Assurance, and Emergency Planning quarterly o 2 resident inspectors on o Inspection program verifies site - issue four quarterly accuracy inspection reports per year and walk through the plant o Data available on NRC routinely website

RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Inspectors live in the community and work at the Nuclear Plants o Provide routine oversight at the plants

RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Routine visits to control room and meetings with plant managers o Prioritize inspections based on important plant activity

RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM Observe emergency exercises and provide support for any real emergencies or urgent issues

RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Support NRC allegation process for plant employees and the public o Routinely discuss safety concerns with plant management and operators

VOGTLE UNITS 1 & 2 FINDINGS & PERFORMANCE INDICATORS January 1 - December 31, 2020 o All Performance Indicators were Green o 3 Green non-cited violations o 1 Green Finding o 1 White Violation - Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone Southern Nuclear Operating Company did not properly calibrate containment radiation monitors which could have resulted in offsite response organizations implementing unnecessary public protective actions Vogtle Units 1 & 2 were in the NRC Regulatory Response Column (Column 2) during the first and second quarter 2020 On June 24, 2020, the NRC completed a review of corrective actions and determined the actions restored compliance for these monitors and returned Vogtle to the licensee response column in the third quarter of 2020

2020 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT VOGTLE UNITS 3 & 4

VOGTLE UNITS 3 & 4 Laura Dudes Regional Administrator (RA)

REGION II cROP Joel Munday ORGANIZATION Deputy RA Marissa Bailey Director DCO Nicole Coovert Bradley Davis Branch Chief Branch Chief CIB1 CIB2 Brian Kemker, Jason Eargle, Brian Griman, Jason Parent, Senior Resident/ Senior Resident/

Resident Resident - Testing

CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Inspectors live in the community and work at the nuclear plant construction site o Provide daily coverage and oversight of plant construction and testing activities

CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT INSPECTOR PROGRAM o Construction Inspections o Initial Test Program Inspections o Operational Programs Inspections

10 CFR 52.103 DETERMINATION 52.103(g)

Finding Tech Specs and ITAAC are no operating longer license Operation is requirements conditions authorized for the plant take over Finding all and fuel load ITAAC are may met commence All ITAAC completed by licensee

CONSTRUCTION REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS Action Matrix Columns (Units 3 & 4)

Multiple/Repetitive Regulatory Degraded Unacceptable Licensee Response Degraded Response Performance Performance Cornerstone Vogtle Units 3 and 4 - Licensee Response Column of the NRCs Construction Reactor Oversight Process (cROP) Action Matrix for 2020

VOGTLE UNITS 3 & 4 PERFORMANCE o Continue Baseline Inspections o All Inspection Findings Green o Seven Green Non-Cited Violations o One Severity Level IV Traditional Enforcement Violation o Status of Confirmatory Orders Discussed in End of Cycle Letter Dated March 3, 2021: ML21061A216

NRC RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Monitor plant activities Maintain emergency Risk-informing through inspections & response capabilities "eyes on" inspections oversight www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html

NRC RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Expanded use of telework where Dedicated Continuity of Align with Federal, State, appropriate Operations Plan and Local guidance www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html

GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE NRC