IR 05000352/2019501

Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000352/2019501 and 05000353/2019501

ML19347B126
Person / Time
Site:	Limerick
Issue date:	12/11/2019
From:	Fred Bower Plant Support Branch 1
To:	Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
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IR 2019501
Download: ML19347B126 (7)

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ber 11, 2019

SUBJECT:

LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000352/2019501 AND 05000353/2019501

Dear Mr. Hanson:

On November 22, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. On November 21, 2019, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Frank Sturniolo and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection 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/

Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 05000352 and 05000353 License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 05000352 and 05000353 License Numbers: NPF-39 and NPF-85 Report Numbers: 05000352/2019501 and 05000353/2019501 Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-501-0027 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Sanatoga, PA 19464 Inspection Dates: November 18, 2019 to November 22, 2019 Inspectors: J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Kulp, Senior Reactor Inspector J. Rady, Emergency Preparedness Inspector T. Setzer, Senior Operations Engineer T. Wingfield, Management & Program Analyst Approved By: Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process.

The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.

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 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) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. 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.

71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the biennial emergency plan exercise. The exercise scenario simulated a seismic event, hydraulic anticipated transient without scram (ATWS), and conditions which resulted in exceeding the Heat Capacity Temperature Limit on November 19, 2019.

71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03)

(1) The inspectors evaluated the following submitted Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan changes:

Evaluation 18-87, EP-AA-1008, Exelon Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Limerick Generating Station, Revision 31 Evaluation 19-29, EP-AA-1000, Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan, Revision 31 Evaluation 19-65, EP-AA-1000, Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan, Revision 32 Evaluation 19-66, EP-AA-1008, Exelon Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan Annex for Limerick Generating Station, Revision 32 This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.

71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04)

(1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for biennial emergency plan exercise on October 17,

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

71151 - Performance Indicator Verification EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12)

(1) October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019

EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)

(1) October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019 EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)

(1) October 1, 2018 - September 30,

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

On November 21, 2019, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Frank Sturniolo and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71114.01 Corrective Action 4298707,

Documents 4298730,

298746,

298757

Miscellaneous Scenario Package - Limerick Generating Station NRC 11/19/2019

Graded Exercise

Procedures EP-AA-1008 Exelon Nuclear Radiological Energy Plan Annex for Limerick Revision 32

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