IR 05000261/2013503
| ML13170A170 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Robinson  |
| Issue date: | 06/19/2013 |
| From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | William Gideon Progress Energy Carolinas |
| Linda K. Gruhler 404-997-4633 | |
| References | |
| IR-13-503 | |
| Download: ML13170A170 (13) | |
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June 19, 2013
SUBJECT:
H. B. ROBINSON STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - NRC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000261/2013503
Dear Mr. Gideon:
On May 23, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results that were discussed on May 23, 2013, 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.
No findings were identified during this inspection.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390 of the NRC's
"Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its Enclosure, and your response, if any, will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room, or from the
2 Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No: 50-261 License No: DPR-23
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000261/2013-503 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION II==
Docket No:
05000261
License No:
Report No:
Licensee:
Carolina Power and Light Company
Facility:
H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2
Location:
Hartsville, SC
Dates:
May 20, 2013 through May 23, 2013
Inspectors:
J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
M. Garza, Emergency Response Specialist
J. Graham, Physical Security Inspector
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
W. Loo, Senior Health Physicist
Approved by:
Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000261/2013503; 5/20/2013 - 5/23/2013; H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2;
Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event; Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review;
Performance Indicator Verification.
The report covered an announced inspection by two emergency preparedness inspectors, an emergency response specialist, a physical security inspector, and a senior health physicist. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None.
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP7 Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action (HA) Event
a. Inspection Scope
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50, Appendix E,Section IV.F.2.j, requires in part that nuclear power reactor licensees, in each eight calendar year exercise cycle, provide the opportunity for their emergency response organization (ERO)to demonstrate proficiency in the key skills necessary to respond to a hostile action (HA)directed at the plant site. H. B. Robinson designed the May 21, 2013, exercise to satisfy that requirement, and the NRC inspected the H. B. Robinson HA event exercise to assess H. B. Robinsons ability to effectively implement their Emergency Plan during a HA event, and adequately protect public health and safety. This overall exercise inspection activity represented the completion of one sample on a biennial cycle.
The exercise evaluation consisted of the following reviews and assessments:
- The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on May 21, 2013, regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPSs) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and (10), which addresse emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
- The overall adequacy of the licensees emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities, and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC),
Incident Command Post (ICP), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
- A review of other performance areas, such as: the licensee EROs recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, including interactions with site security staff; intra-and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies, including local law enforcement agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the Emergency Plan and its implementing procedures.
- Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exercise reports to determine effectiveness of corrective actions, as demonstrated during this exercise, to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
- The adequacy of the licensees post-exercise critiques, to evaluate H.B. Robinsons self-assessment of its ERO performance during the May 21, 2013, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.g.
The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the emergency plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle.
The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PI)listed below for the period from April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used to confirm the basis in reporting for each data element.
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
- Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
- Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)
For the specified review period, the inspectors examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.
This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three Emergency Preparedness PI, (i.e., DEP, ERO, and ANS) on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit
On May 23, 2013, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. R. Gideon, Site Vice President, and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
- M. Adams, Nuclear Oversight
- M. Austin, Fleet Emergency Preparedness
- L. Faulk, Security Manager
- S. Brown, Operations
- S. Connelly, Regulatory Affairs
- D. Sittall, Nuclear Oversight
- T. Grigg, Training
- S. Hall, Radiological Protection
- R. Hightower, Supervisor Regulatory Affairs
- A. Maysam, Regulatory Affairs
- S. Peavyhouse, Manager Organizational Effectiveness
- T. Pilo, Emergency Preparedness Supervisor
- J. Wild, Regulatory Affairs
- S. Williams, Chemistry Manager