IR 05000016/2019001

NRC Inspection Report No. 05000016/2019001(DNMS) - Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant, Unit 1

ML19340A094
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Site:	Fermi
Issue date:	12/06/2019
From:	Michael Kunowski NRC/RGN-III
To:	Peter Dietrich DTE Energy
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ber 6, 2019

SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000016/2019001 (DNMS) - ENRICO FERMI ATOMIC POWER PLANT, UNIT 1

Dear Mr. Dietrich:

On November 13, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the permanently shut down Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant, Unit 1 (Fermi 1).

The purpose of the inspection was to determine whether decommissioning activities were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements. On November 13, the NRC inspector discussed the results of this inspection with members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

The inspection consisted of an examination of activities at the facility as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations. Areas examined during the inspection included facility management and control and radiological safety. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, field observations of activities in progress, and interviews with personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, no violations of NRC requirements were identified.

This letter and its enclosure 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 (CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions for Withholding. We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Peter Lee of my staff at (630) 829-9870.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Michael Kunowski, Chief Materials Control, ISFSI, and Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Docket No. 05000016 License No. DPR-9

Enclosure:

IR No. 05000016/2019001(DNMS)

REGION III==

Docket No.: 050-00016 License No.: DPR-9 Report No. : 05000016/2019001(DNMS)

Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-001-0094 Licensee: DTE Electric Company Facility: Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant, Unit 1 Location: 6400 North Dixie Highway Newport, MI 48166 Inspection Dates: November 13, 2019 Inspector: Peter J. Lee, Ph.D., CHP Approved by: Michael Kunowski, Chief Materials Control, ISFSI, and Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Enclosure

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant, Unit 1 NRC Inspection Report 05000016/2019001(DNMS)

Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant, Unit 1 (Fermi 1) is a permanently shut down and defueled power reactor that has been maintained in a safe storage condition (SAFSTOR). Fermi 1 is located adjacent to/co-located with the Fermi 2 operating reactor facility. This safety inspection reviewed the overall effectiveness of the licensees programs for continued SAFSTOR of Unit 1.

Facility Management and Control The inspector determined that the licensee had not performed any design changes that warranted an evaluation per Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 50.59.

(Section 1.1)

The inspector determined that the licensee adequately implemented the audits of Technical Specification monitoring surveillances in accordance with its Quality Assurance Program. (Section 1.2)

The inspector concluded that the licensee conducted the facility monitoring surveillances in accordance with the requirement of the Technical Specification. (Section 1.3)

Radiological Safety The inspector determined that the licensee had not conducted any radiological work that resulted in worker exposures this past year. (Section 2.1)

The inspector determined that no detectable licensed radioactive material had been released to the environment through the discharges from the active sumps.

(Section 2.2)

The inspector determined that the licensee had no waste shipment this past year.

(Section 2.3)

Report Details 1 Summary of Plant Activities During the inspection period, the licensee continued to maintain Fermi 1 in a passive monitoring SAFSTOR status; therefore, no physical decommissioning activities have been conducted.

1.0 Facility Management and Control 1.1 Safety Reviews, Design Changes and Modifications (Inspection Procedure (IP) 37801)

a. Inspection Scope The inspector verified the need of safety evaluations for any design changes.

b. Observations and Findings Based on the discussion with the licensee, there were no design changes this past year.

This was consistent with the annual report filed by the licensee in August 2019 (ADAMS Accession Number ML19241A570). The inspector toured the facility and did not observe any design changes.

No findings of significance were identified.

c. Conclusions The inspector determined that the licensee had not performed any design changes that warranted an evaluation per 10 CFR 50.59.

1.2 Self-Assessment, Auditing, and Corrective Action (IP 40801)

a. Inspection Scope The inspector reviewed the licensees audit of its technical specification monitoring surveillances of Audit 18-0114 conducted from December 3-6, 2018 and Audit 19-0106 conducted from June 3-6, 2019. Selected corrective action work orders associated with identified deficiencies were also reviewed.

b. Observations and Findings The audit of technical specification monitoring surveillances audits were appropriately focused in both scope and level of detail, and the licensee initiated appropriate corrective actions to resolve the audit findings.

No findings of significance were identified.

c. Conclusions The inspector determined that the licensee adequately implemented the audits of technical specification monitoring surveillances in accordance with its Quality Assurance Program.

1.3 Decommissioning Performance and Status Review at Permanently Shut Down Reactors (IP 71801)

a. Inspection Scope The inspector reviewed the licensees weekly and monthly facility inspection results, and quarterly radiation surveillance results for 2019. The inspector discussed and evaluated the removal of standing water in the basement of the Fuel and Repair Building (FARB).

The inspector also toured the plant to observe the condition of the plant.

b. Observations and Findings The postings and boundaries for the contamination control were well maintained. Final status survey areas were adequately isolated and posted. There were no unexpected radiation readings detected. The radiation readings were consistent with the measurements taken to support the licensees return of Fermi 1 in early 2012 from active decommissioning to a passive monitoring SAFSTOR status (ADAMS Accession Number ML12090A151).

Standing water occurred at the Cut-up Pool, Decay Pool, adjoining tunnel to the Steam Cleaning Chamber, Liquid Waste Dump Tank Room, and Hot Sump. The standing water will be pumped through a filtration system as needed to a container, then sampled for radioactive materials. If no licensed radioactive materials are present, the water will then be pumped to the sanitary or storm sewer. The source of the water leaking into the basement of the FARB will be corrected after the removal of standing waters.

No findings of significance were identified.

c. Conclusions The inspector concluded that the licensee conducted the facility monitoring surveillances in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Specification.

2.0 Radiological Safety 2.1 Occupational Radiation Exposure (IP 83750)

a. Inspection Scope The inspector verified that the licensee had conducted radiological works in accordance with the NRC regulations in 10 CRF Part 20.

b. Observations and Findings Based on the discussion with the licensee, there were no radiological work associated with worker exposures this past year. This was consistent with the annual report filed by the licensee in August 2019 (ML19241A570).

No findings of significance were identified.

c. Conclusion The inspector determined that the licensee had not conducted any radiological works that resulted in worker exposures this past year.

2.2 Effluent and Environmental Monitoring (IP 84750)

a. Inspection Scope The inspector reviewed the analytical sampling data of ground water from Fermi 1 active sumps, to evaluate the potential release of radioactive material to the environment.

b. Observations and Findings According to Surveillance Performance Form, Event FI 98, Fermi 1 sumps are sampled semi-annually. Based on the review of the analytical sampling data from the sumps, the inspector determined that only natural occurring radioactive materials were identified.

No findings of significance were identified.

c. Conclusion The inspector determined that no detectable licensed radioactive material had been released to the environment through the discharges from the active sumps.

2.3 Transportation of Radioactive Materials (IP 86750)

a. Inspection Scope The inspector verified that shipments of radioactive material were made in accordance with the NRC regulations in 10 CRF Part 20 and 71 and Department of Transportation regulation in 49 CFR Parts 173-180.

b. Observations and Findings Based on the discussion with the licensee, there were no shipments of radioactive material this past year. This was consistent with the annual report filed by the licensee in August 2019 (ML19241A570).

No findings of significance were identified.

c. Conclusion The inspector determined that the licensee had no waste shipment this past year.

3.0 Exit Meeting The inspector presented the inspection results to members of the licensees staff at the conclusion of the inspection on November 13, 2019. The licensee did not identify any of the documents or processes reviewed by the inspector as proprietary.

ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED

• P. Dietrich, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer

• M. Caragher, Executive Director - Production (Plant Manager)

• M. Kirschenheiter, Director - Nuclear Engineering

• E. Kokosky, Director - Organizational Effectiveness

• J. LaCasse, Fermi 1 Custodian

• B. Rumans, Health Physicist

• L. Bennett, Operation Director

• S. Stasek, Fermi 1 Review Committee Chairman

• R. LaBurn, Radiation Protection Manager

• K. Hullum-Lawson, Plant Support Engineering Manager

• J. Louwers, NQA Manager

• D. Duncan, Operation Superintendent

• J. Haas, Licensing Manager

• K. Mann, Licensing Compliance Supervisor

• S. Gatter, Licensing engineer

• J. Thorson, Technical Engineer

• Present at the November 13, 2019, exit meeting.

LIST OF PROCEDURES USED IP 71801: Decommissioning Performance and Status Review at Permanently Shut Down Reactors IP 37801: Safety Reviews, Design Changes and Modifications IP 40801: Self-Assessment, Auditing, and Corrective Action IP 83750: Occupational Radiation Exposure IP 84750: Effluent and Environmental Monitoring IP 86750: Transportation of Radioactive Materials LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access and Management System CFR Code of Federal Regulations FARB Fuel and Repair Building IP Inspection Procedure SAFSTOR Safe Storage DNMS Division of Nuclear Materials Safety NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attachment

LICENSEE DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Licensee documents reviewed and utilized during the course of this inspection are specifically identified in the Report Details above.

ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED None 2