IR 05000254/2012503
| ML13003A332 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 01/03/2013 |
| From: | Richard Skokowski Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Pacilio M Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR-12-503 | |
| Download: ML13003A332 (11) | |
Text
January 3, 2013
SUBJECT:
QUAD CITIES NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000254/2012503; 05000265/2012503
Dear Mr. Pacilio:
On December 7, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise inspection at your Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on December 7, 2012, with Mr. T. Hanley, Site Vice President, 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 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and 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 System (PARS)
component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),
accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-254; 50-265 License Nos. DPR-29; DPR-30
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000254/2012503; 05000265/2012503 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION III==
Docket Nos:
50-254; 50-265 License Nos:
05000254/2012503; 05000265/2012503 Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility:
Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 Location:
Cordova, IL Dates:
December 3 through 7, 2012 Inspectors:
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
B. Cushman, Resident Inspector
M. Garza, Emergency Response Specialist
Approved by:
R. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000254/2012503, 05000265/2012503; 12/03/2012 - 12/07/2012; Quad Cities Nuclear
Power Station, Units 1 and 2; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.
This report covers a one week period of announced baseline inspection by three regional inspectors, and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.
NRC-Identified
and Self-Revealed Findings
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
No violations were identified.
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
.1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the December 5, 2012, biennial emergency preparedness exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted in 2010, 2011, and 2012, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the December 5, 2012, exercise.
The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:
- Control Room Simulator (CRS);
- Operations Support Center (OSC); and
The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of the licensees emergency plan.
The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, OSC, and EOF to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.
The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants performances. These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the to this report.
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
.1 Drill/Exercise Performance
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the fourth quarter 2011 through third quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the fourth quarter 2011 through third quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.
The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during the 2011 and 2012 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.3 Alert and Notification System
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
PI for the period from the fourth quarter 2011 through third quarter 2012. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Management Meetings
.1
Exit Meeting Summary
On December 7, 2012, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. T. Hanley and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee
- T. Hanley, Site Vice President
- C. Alguire, Plant Engineering Manager
- W. Beck, Regulatory Assurance Manager
- D. Collins, Radiation Protection Manager
- A. Daniels, Midwest Emergency Preparedness Manager
- S. Frey, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- D. Kimler, Acting Operations Director
- S. Merrell, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- A. Misak, Deputy Maintenance Director
- T. Scott, Work Management Director
- W. Stoermer, Communications Manager
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- J. McGhee, Senior Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened, Closed, and Discussed
None