IR 05000259/2013503

IR 05000259, 05000260, 05000296-13-503, on 06/03/2013, 06/07/2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Exercise and Baseline Inspection

ML13178A125
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	06/27/2013
From:	Bonser B R NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB2
To:	Shea J W Tennessee Valley Authority
Linda K. Gruhler 404-997-4633
References
IR-13-503
Download: ML13178A125 (10)

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June 27, 2013

Mr. Joseph Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 3D-C Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801

SUBJECT: BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000259, 260, 296/2013503

Dear Mr. Shea:

On June 7, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an emergency preparedness inspection at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results that were discussed on June 7, 2013, with Mr. S. Bono and other members of plant staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's 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 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 Nos: 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296 License Nos: DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000259, 260, 296/2013503

w/Attachment:

Supplemental Information cc: (See page 2)

June 27, 2013 Mr. Joseph

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000259, 05000260, 05000296/2013503; 06/03/2013 - 06/07/2013; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Exercise and Baseline Inspection The report covered an announced inspection by two emergency preparedness inspectors, one senior health physicist, and one senior reactor technology instructor. No findings were identified.

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone:

Emergency Preparedness 1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the arrival onsite, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)using IP 71114.08, "Exercise Evaluation, Scenario Review," to determine if the exercise would adequately test major elements of the emergency plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.47(b)(14).

The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:

• The adequacy of the licensee's performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on June 5, 2013, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4)(5)(9), and (10) which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.

• The overall adequacy of the licensee's 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), and Central Emergency Control Center (CECC).

• Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organization's (ERO) recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra- and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; 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 the effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).

• The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on June 6, 2013, to evaluate the licensee's self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g. The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation and scenario review on a biennial basis.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PI)listed below for the period 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 NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, were used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.

Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone

• 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 licensee's records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment. The inspectors reviewed various documents, which 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 June 7, 2013, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. S. Bono, General Manager of Site Operations, and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.

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