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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 May 31, 2011 Carolina Power and Light Company Mr. Michael J. Annacone Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P. O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461  
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 May 31, 2011 Carolina Power and Light Company Mr. Michael J. Annacone Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P. O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
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==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
  - CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.
  - CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.
50-325, 50-324  
50-325, 50-324


==Dear Mr. Annacone:==
==Dear Mr. Annacone:==


This refers to the Category 1 public meeting which was held on May 25, 2011, at the Brunswick Media Center Auditorium, 8520 River Road SE, Southport, NC 28461, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the NRC Reactor Oversight Process Annual Assessment of your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant.  
This refers to the Category 1 public meeting which was held on May 25, 2011, at the Brunswick Media Center Auditorium, 8520 River Road SE, Southport, NC 28461, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the NRC Reactor Oversight Process Annual Assessment of your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Should you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact me at (404) 997-4603.
Sincerely,
                                              /RA/
Randall A. Musser, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-325, 50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62
 
==Enclosures:==
: 1. Brunswick 2010 EOC Public Meeting Attendees
: 2. Brunswick 2010 Annual Assessment Meeting Slides
: 3. Brunswick EOC Meeting handouts cc w/encl.: (See page 2)
 
May 31, 2011 Carolina Power and Light Company Mr. Michael J. Annacone Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P. O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461
 
==SUBJECT:==
MEETING
 
==SUMMARY==
- CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.
50-325, 50-324
 
==Dear Mr. Annacone:==


This refers to the Category 1 public meeting which was held on May 25, 2011, at the Brunswick Media Center Auditorium, 8520 River Road SE, Southport, NC 28461, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the NRC Reactor Oversight Process Annual Assessment of your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Should you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact me at (404) 997-4603.
Should you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact me at (404) 997-4603.
Sincerely,         /RA/  
Sincerely,
 
                                                        /RA/
Randall A. Musser, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-325, 50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62  
Randall A. Musser, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-325, 50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62


==Enclosures:==
==Enclosures:==
: 1. Brunswick 2010 EOC Public Meeting Attendees  2. Brunswick 2010 Annual Assessment Meeting Slides 3. Brunswick EOC Meeting handouts cc w/encl.: (See page 2)  
: 1. Brunswick 2010 Annual Assessment Meeting Slides
: 2. Brunswick 2010 EOC Public Meeting Attendees
: 3. Brunswick EOC Meeting handouts cc w/encl.: (See page 2)
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__ML111510997_  X  SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE  RAM 5/31/11 OFFICE RII:DRP RII:DRP      SIGNATURE JSD RAM      NAME JDodson RMusser      DATE 05/27/2011 05/31/2011      E-MAIL COPY?  YES NO  YES NO  YES NO  YES NO  YES NO  YES NO  YES NO CP&L 2  cc w/encl: Donna B. Alexander Manager, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (interim)
==SUMMARY==
Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Kelvin Henderson General Manager Nuclear Fleet Operations Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Edward L. Wills, Jr. Director Site Operations Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Electronic Mail Distribution Joseph M. Frisco, Jr Plant General Manager Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Joseph W. Donahue Vice President Nuclear Oversight Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Brian C. McCabe Manager, Nuclear Oversight Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution
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Phyllis N. Mentel Manager, Support Services Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution Leonard R. Beller Manager, Training (acting) Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Electronic Mail Distribution David T. Conley Senior Counsel Legal Department Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Annette H. Pope Supervisor, Licensing/Regulatory Programs Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Brunswick Steam Electric Plant U.S. NRC 8470 River Road, SE Southport, NC   28461 John H. O'Neill, Jr. Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge 2300 N. Street, NW Washington, DC   20037-1128 Peggy Force Assistant Attorney General State of North Carolina P.O. Box 629 Raleigh, NC   27602 Chairman North Carolina Utilities Commission Electronic Mail Distribution Robert P. Gruber Executive Director Public Staff - NCUC 4326 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC   27699-4326 Brunswick County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 249 Bolivia, NC   28422  
CP&L                                2 cc w/encl:                            David T. Conley Donna B. Alexander                    Senior Counsel Manager, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs  Legal Department (interim)                            Progress Energy Progress Energy                      Electronic Mail Distribution Electronic Mail Distribution Annette H. Pope Kelvin Henderson                      Supervisor, Licensing/Regulatory Programs General Manager                      Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Nuclear Fleet Operations              Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Progress Energy                      Electronic Mail Distribution Electronic Mail Distribution Senior Resident Inspector Edward L. Wills, Jr.                  U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director Site Operations              Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Brunswick Steam Electric Plant        U.S. NRC Electronic Mail Distribution          8470 River Road, SE Southport, NC 28461 Joseph M. Frisco, Jr Plant General Manager                John H. O'Neill, Jr.
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant        Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge Progress Energy                      2300 N. Street, NW Electronic Mail Distribution          Washington, DC 20037-1128 Joseph W. Donahue                    Peggy Force Vice President                        Assistant Attorney General Nuclear Oversight                    State of North Carolina Progress Energy                      P.O. Box 629 Electronic Mail Distribution          Raleigh, NC 27602 Brian C. McCabe                      Chairman Manager, Nuclear Oversight            North Carolina Utilities Commission Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant    Electronic Mail Distribution Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution          Robert P. Gruber Executive Director Phyllis N. Mentel                    Public Staff - NCUC Manager, Support Services            4326 Mail Service Center Brunswick Steam Electric Plant        Raleigh, NC 27699-4326 Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution          Brunswick County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 249 Leonard R. Beller                    Bolivia, NC 28422 Manager, Training (acting)
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant        cc w/encl. (continued next page)
Electronic Mail Distribution


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CP&L                                   3 cc w/encl. (continued)
CP&L 3   cc w/encl. (continued) Public Service Commission State of South Carolina P.O. Box 11649 Columbia, SC   29211 W. Lee Cox, III Section Chief Radiation Protection Section N.C. Department of Environmental Commerce & Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Warren Lee Emergency Management Director New Hanover County Department of Emergency Management 230 Government Center Drive Suite 115 Wilmington, NC   28403  
Public Service Commission State of South Carolina P.O. Box 11649 Columbia, SC 29211 W. Lee Cox, III Section Chief Radiation Protection Section N.C. Department of Environmental Commerce & Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Warren Lee Emergency Management Director New Hanover County Department of Emergency Management 230 Government Center Drive Suite 115 Wilmington, NC 28403


CP&L 4   Letter to Michael J. Annacone from Randall A. Musser dated May 31, 2011  
CP&L                                       4 Letter to Michael J. Annacone from Randall A. Musser dated May 31, 2011


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
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==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
  - CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.
  - CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.
50-325, 50-324 Distribution w/encl
50-325, 50-324 Distribution w/encl:
: C. Evans, RII L. Douglas, RII OE Mail RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC RidsNrrPMBrunswick Resource  
C. Evans, RII L. Douglas, RII OE Mail RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC RidsNrrPMBrunswick Resource
 
Brunswick Annual Assessment Meeting Reactor Oversight Program - 2010 Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II Southport, North Carolina May 25, 2011 1
Enclosure 2
 
2 Purpose of Todays Meeting
* How the NRC regulates
* Brunswick 2010 Performance
* Licensee Response 2
Enclosure 2
 
3 Agenda
* Introduction
* Review of Reactor Oversight Process
* National Summary of Plant Performance
* Discussion Brunswick Performance
* Licensee Response and Remarks
* NRC Closing Remarks
* Break
* NRC available to address public questions 3
Enclosure 2
 
4 Region II Organization Victor McCree Regional Administrator Leonard Wert Deputy Regional Administrator Division of Reactor Projects                                  Division of Reactor Safety Richard Croteau                                                Joel Munday Director Division of Reactor Projects                          Director Division of Reactor Safety William Jones                                              Chris Christensen Deputy Director                                              Deputy Director Projects Branch 4 Randy Musser, Chief (404)997-4603 Jim Dodson, SPE (404)997-4655                                  Regional Specialist Inspectors Jannette Worosilo, PE (404)997-4485 Resident Inspectors (RI)
Phil OBryan, Senior RI Greg Kolcum, RI RI Office: (910)457-9531 4
Enclosure 2
 
5 Our Mission
* License and regulate:
          - Civilian Reactors
          - Radioactive Materials (e.g.
medical and industrial)
          - Byproducts
* Protect public health and safety
* Promote the common defense and security
* Protect the environment.
5 Enclosure 2
 
6 Some Nuclear Facts
* 104 US nuclear power plants (20% of total generation)
* Nuclear materials widely used in medicine (e.g. cancer treatment).
* Nuclear materials are widely used in industry (e.g. density gauges and irradiators).
6 Enclosure 2
 
7 The NRC Regulates
* Nuclear reactors - commercial power reactors, research and test reactors, new reactor designs
* Nuclear materials - nuclear reactor fuel, radioactive materials for medical, industrial, and academic use
* Nuclear waste - transportation, storage and disposal of nuclear material and waste, decommissioning of nuclear facilities
* Nuclear security - physical security of nuclear facilities and materials from sabotage or attacks 7
Enclosure 2
 
8 What We Dont Do
* Regulate nuclear weapons, military reactors, or space vehicle reactors
* Own or operate nuclear power plants
* Regulate some radioactive materials, such as X-rays and naturally occurring radon 8
Enclosure 2
 
9 How We Regulate
* Establish rules and regulations
* Issue licenses
* Provide oversight (inspection and enforcement)
* Conduct research
* Respond to events and emergencies 9
Enclosure 2


Enclosure 1
10 Assurance of Plant Safety
* Require defense-in-depth
* Require long-term maintenance of equipment
* Require continual training of operators
* Verify compliance with regulations 10 Enclosure 2


Enclosure 1
11 NRC Nuclear Security Requirements
        - Armed security forces
        - Surveillance and perimeter patrols
        - State-of-the-art site access equipment and controls
        - Physical barriers and detection zones
        - Intrusion detection systems and alarm stations.
11 Enclosure 2


Enclosure 2 1BrunswickAnnual Assessment MeetingReactor Oversight Program -2010Nuclear Regulatory Commission -Region IISouthport, North CarolinaMay 25, 2011 2  Enclosure 2 2Purpose of Today's Meeting*How the NRC regulates*Brunswick 2010 Performance
12 NRC Performance Goals
*Licensee Response 3  Enclosure 2 3Agenda*Introduction  *Review of Reactor Oversight Process
* Safety: Ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment.
*National Summary of Plant Performance
* Security: Ensure adequate protection in the secure use and management of radioactive materials.
*Discussion Brunswick Performance
12 Enclosure 2
*Licensee Response and Remarks
*NRC Closing Remarks
*Break
*NRC available to address public questions 4  Enclosure 2 4Region II OrganizationVictor McCreeRegional AdministratorLeonard WertDeputy Regional AdministratorDivision of Reactor ProjectsRichard CroteauDirector Division of Reactor ProjectsWilliam JonesDeputy DirectorDivision of Reactor SafetyJoel Munday Director Division of Reactor SafetyChris ChristensenDeputy DirectorProjects Branch 4Randy Musser, Chief  (404)997-4603Jim Dodson, SPE (404)997-4655JannetteWorosilo, PE (404)997-4485Regional Specialist InspectorsResident Inspectors (RI)Phil O'Bryan, Senior RIGreg Kolcum, RIRI Office:  (910)457-9531 5  Enclosure 2 5Our Mission*License and regulate:-Civilian Reactors-Radioactive Materials (e.g. medical and industrial)-Byproducts *Protect public health and safety*Promote the common defense and security*Protect the environment.
6  Enclosure 2 6Some Nuclear Facts*104 US nuclear power plants (20% of total generation)*Nuclear materials widely used in medicine (e.g. cancer treatment).*Nuclear materials are widely used in industry (e.g. density gauges and irradiators).
7  Enclosure 2 7The NRC Regulates*Nuclear reactors-commercial power reactors, research and test reactors, new reactor designs*Nuclear materials-nuclear reactor fuel, radioactive materials for medical, industrial, and academic use*Nuclear waste-transportation, storage and disposal of nuclear material and waste, decommissioning of nuclear facilities*Nuclear security-physical security of nuclear facilities and materials from sabotage or attacks 8  Enclosure 2 8What We Don't Do*Regulate nuclear weapons, military reactors, or space vehicle reactors *Own or operate nuclear power plants
*Regulate some radioactive materials, such as X-rays and naturally


occurring radon
13 Reactor Oversight Process Strategic Performance Areas Safety Cornerstones Performance Indicator Baseline Inspection Results Results Significance                    Significance Threshold                        Threshold Action Matrix Regulatory Response 13 Enclosure 2


9  Enclosure 2 9How We Regulate*Establish rules and regulations*Issue licenses
14 Examples of Baseline Inspections
*Provide oversight (inspection and enforcement)*Conduct research
* Equipment Alignment            ~80 hrs/yr
*Respond to events and emergencies
* Triennial Fire Protection      ~250 hrs every 3 yrs
* Operator Response              ~125 hrs/yr
* Emergency Preparedness        ~80 hrs/yr
* Rad Release Controls          ~110 hrs every 2 yrs
* Worker Radiation Protection    ~95 hrs/yr
* Corrective Action Program      ~250 hrs every 2 yrs
* Corrective Action Case Reviews ~70 hrs/yr 14 Enclosure 2


10  Enclosure 2 10Assurance of Plant Safety*Require "defense-in-depth"*Require long-term maintenance of equipment*Require continual training of operators*Verify compliance with regulations
15 Significance Threshold Performance Indicators Green: Only Baseline Inspection White: Increased NRC oversight Yellow: Increased NRC oversight Red:    Increased NRC oversight Inspection Findings Green: Very low safety issue White: Low to moderate safety issue Yellow: Substantial safety issue Red:    High safety issue 15 Enclosure 2


11  Enclosure 2 11NRC Nuclear Security Requirements-Armed security forces-Surveillance and perimeter patrols
16 Action Matrix Concept Licensee  Regulatory Degraded    M ultiple/R ep. Unacceptable Response  Response  Cornerstone Degraded        Perform ance Cornerstone Increasing Safety Significance Increasing NRC Inspection Efforts Increasing NRC/Licensee Management Involvement Increasing Regulatory Actions 16 Enclosure 2
-State-of-the-art site access equipment and controls-Physical barriers and detection zones-Intrusion detection systems and alarm stations.


12  Enclosure 2 12NRC Performance Goals*Safety:  Ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment.*Security:  Ensure adequate protection in the secure use and management of radioactive materials.
17 National Summary of Plant Performance December 31, 2010 Licensee Response                    89 Regulatory Response                    9 Degraded Cornerstone                  6 Multiple/Repetitive Deg. Cornerstone  0 Unacceptable                          0 Total                            104 17 Enclosure 2


13  Enclosure 2 13Reactor Oversight ProcessSafetyCornerstonesBaseline Inspection ResultsSignificance ThresholdAction MatrixSignificance ThresholdPerformance IndicatorResultsRegulatory ResponseStrategicPerformance AreasSafetyCornerstonesBaseline Inspection ResultsSignificance ThresholdAction MatrixSignificance ThresholdPerformance IndicatorResultsRegulatory ResponseStrategicPerformance Areas
18 National Summary
* Performance Indicator Results (total for CY 2010)
    - Green    7009
    - White    23
    - Yellow    0
    - Red      0
* Total Inspection Findings (total for CY 2010)
    - Green    816
    - White    9
    - Yellow    2
    - Red      0 18 Enclosure 2


14 Enclosure 2 14Examples of Baseline Inspections*Equipment Alignment    ~80 hrs/yr *Triennial Fire Protection   ~250 hrs every 3 yrs*Operator Response    ~125 hrs/yr
19 Brunswick Assessment Results 1st Qtr 2010  2nd Qtr 2010    3rd Qtr 2010      4th Qtr 2010 Action Regulatory    Licensee        Regulatory        Regulatory Matrix Response      Response        Response          Response Column Column        Column          Column            Column Basis Mitigating                    Emergency        Emergency Systems                        Preparedness      Preparedness White Finding                  White Finding -   White Finding -
*Emergency Preparedness ~80 hrs/yr*RadRelease Controls    ~110 hrs every 2 yrs*Worker Radiation Protection  ~95 hrs/yr
      - EDG                          Untimely Staffing Untimely Staffing Alternate Safe                of the Emergency  of the Emergency Shutdown                      Response          Response Deficiency                    Organization      Organization during an Alert  during an Alert 19 Enclosure 2
*Corrective Action Program ~250 hrs every 2 yrs*Corrective Action Case Reviews  ~70 hrs/yr


15  Enclosure 2 15Significance ThresholdPerformance IndicatorsGreen:Only Baseline InspectionWhite:Increased NRC oversightYellow:Increased NRC oversight Red:Increased NRC oversightInspection FindingsGreen:Very low safety issueWhite:Low to moderate safety issueYellow:Substantial safety issue Red:High safety issue
20 Brunswick Assessment Results (2010)
* 1st Quarter - Regulatory Response Column White inspection finding identified in 2009. This finding involved a performance deficiency related to the alternate safe shutdown function of the emergency diesel generators.
* 2nd Quarter - Licensee Response Column
* 3rd and 4th Quarters - Regulatory Response Column White inspection finding identified in September, 2010 for untimely augmentation of on-shift staffing during a declaration of an Alert emergency classification 20 Enclosure 2


16  Enclosure 2 16Action Matrix ConceptIncreasing Safety SignificanceIncreasing NRC Inspection Efforts Increasing NRC/Licensee Management Involvement Increasing Regulatory ActionsLicenseeResponseRegulatoryResponseDegradedCornerstoneMultiple/Rep.DegradedCornerstoneUnacceptablePerformance
21 Brunswick Inspection Activities January 1 - December 31, 2010
* 7509 total hours of inspections
  - Radiation Protection - Occupational and Public Radiation Safety
  - Problem Identification and Resolution
  - Emergency Preparedness Inspection
  - Component Design Basis Inspection
  - In Service Inspection
  - Special Inspection
* 1 White finding, 6 Green findings.
21 Enclosure 2


17  Enclosure 2 17National Summary of Plant PerformanceDecember 31, 2010Licensee Response  89Regulatory Response  9 Degraded Cornerstone  6Multiple/Repetitive Deg. Cornerstone0Unacceptable  0Total104 18  Enclosure 2 18National Summary*Performance Indicator Results (total for CY 2010)-Green7009-White 23-Yellow 0-Red 0*Total Inspection Findings (total for CY 2010)-Green 816-White 9-Yellow 2-Red 0 19  Enclosure 2 19Brunswick Assessment Results 1 stQtr 20102 ndQtr 20103 rdQtr 20104 thQtr 2010Action Matrix ColumnRegulatory Response Column Licensee Response Column Regulatory Response Column Regulatory Response Column BasisMitigating SystemsWhite Finding -EDG Alternate Safe Shutdown DeficiencyEmergency PreparednessWhite Finding -Untimely Staffing of the Emergency Response Organization during an AlertEmergency PreparednessWhite Finding -Untimely Staffing of the Emergency Response Organization during an Alert
22 Brunswick Annual Assessment Summary January 1 - December 31, 2010
* Progress Energy operated Brunswick in a manner that preserved public health and safety.
* All cornerstone objectives were met
* For 2011:
    - 95001 Supplemental Inspection was performed in May, 2011 in the area of Emergency Preparedness.
    - NRC plans only baseline inspections for the remainder of 2011 22 Enclosure 2


20  Enclosure 2 20Brunswick Assessment Results (2010)
23 Fukushima - NRC Response NRC Response to Fukushima Event
*1 stQuarter  -Regulatory Response ColumnWhite inspection finding identified in 2009. This finding involved a performance deficiency related to the alternate safe shutdown function of the emergency diesel generators.
- Direct technical support to the Japanese
*2 ndQuarter -Licensee Response Column
- Additional inspection of US reactors
*3 rdand 4 thQuarters -Regulatory Response ColumnWhite inspection finding identified in September, 2010 for untimely augmentation of on-shift staffing during a        declaration of an Alert emergency classification
- Comprehensive NRC review of the event (Task Force)
-  NRC Fukushima FAQs:
http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1110/ML11103A063.pdf 23 Enclosure 2


21  Enclosure 2 21Brunswick Inspection ActivitiesJanuary 1 -December 31, 2010*7509 total hours of inspections-Radiation Protection -Occupational and Public Radiation Safety-Problem Identification and Resolution -Emergency Preparedness Inspection-Component Design Basis Inspection-In Service Inspection-Special Inspection*1 White finding, 6 Green findings.
24 Licensee Response and Remarks Michael Annacone Site Vice President Brunswick 24 Enclosure 2


22  Enclosure 2 22BrunswickAnnual Assessment SummaryJanuary 1 -December 31, 2010*Progress Energy operated Brunswick in a manner that preserved public health and safety.*All cornerstone objectives were met
25 Open to the Public
*For 2011:-95001 Supplemental Inspection was performed in May, 2011 in the area of Emergency Preparedness.-NRC plans only baseline inspections for the remainder of 2011 23  Enclosure 2 Fukushima -NRC ResponseNRC Response to Fukushima Event-Direct technical support to the Japanese-Additional inspection of US reactors
* The NRC places a high priority on keeping the public and stakeholders informed of its activities.
-Comprehensive NRC review of the event (Task Force)-NRC Fukushima FAQ's: http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1110/ML11103A063.pdf 23 24  Enclosure 2 24Licensee Response and RemarksMichael AnnaconeSite Vice PresidentBrunswick 25 Enclosure 2 25Open to the Public*The NRC places a high priority on keeping the public and stakeholders informed of its activities. *At www.nrc.gov, you can:-Find public meeting dates and transcripts;-Read NRC testimony, speeches, press releases, and policy decisions; and -Access the agency's Electronic Reading Room to find NRC publications and documents.
* At www.nrc.gov, you can:
    - Find public meeting dates and transcripts;
    - Read NRC testimony, speeches, press releases, and policy decisions; and
    - Access the agencys Electronic Reading Room to find NRC publications and documents.
25 Enclosure 2


26 Enclosure 2 26What Do You Think of the ROP???The biennial ROP external survey is coming, and we want to hear from you!EmailROPsurvey@nrc.govto be notified when the ROP survey is available.For information on the ROP survey, please visit our website at http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/program-evaluations.html#section3
26 What Do You Think of the ROP???
The biennial ROP external survey is coming, and we want to hear from you!
Email ROPsurvey@nrc.gov to be notified when the ROP survey is available.
For information on the ROP survey, please visit our website at http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS
/program-evaluations.html#section3 26 Enclosure 2


27 Enclosure 2 27Contacting the NRC*Report an emergency-(301) 816-5100 (call collect)*Report a safety concern    -(800) 695-7403 -Allegation@nrc.gov*General information or questions-www.nrc.gov-Select "What We Do" for Public Affairs
27 Contacting the NRC
* Report an emergency
  - (301) 816-5100 (call collect)
* Report a safety concern
   - (800) 695-7403
  - Allegation@nrc.gov
* General information or questions
  - www.nrc.gov
  - Select What We Do for Public Affairs 27 Enclosure 2


28 Enclosure 2 28NRC Representatives*Richard Croteau, Director, Division Reactor Projects (DRP) -(404) 997-4500*William Jones, Deputy Division Director, DRP-(404) 997-4501*Randall Musser, Branch Chief-(404) 997-4603*Phil O'Bryan, Senior Resident Inspector-(910) 457-9531*Greg Kolcum, Resident Inspector-(910) 457-9531
28 NRC Representatives
* Richard Croteau, Director, Division Reactor Projects (DRP)
    - (404) 997-4500
* William Jones, Deputy Division Director, DRP
    - (404) 997-4501
* Randall Musser, Branch Chief
    - (404) 997-4603
* Phil OBryan, Senior Resident Inspector
    - (910) 457-9531
* Greg Kolcum, Resident Inspector
    - (910) 457-9531 28 Enclosure 2


29 Enclosure 2 29Reference Sources*Reactor Oversight Process-http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html*Public Electronic Reading Room-http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html*Public Document Room-1-800-397-4209 (Toll Free)
29 Reference Sources
* Reactor Oversight Process
  - http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/in dex.html
* Public Electronic Reading Room
  - http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html
* Public Document Room 800-397-4209 (Toll Free) 29 Enclosure 2


30 Enclosure 3 Brunswick EOC Meeting May 25, 2011 The following publications were made available at the public meeting for the BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT on May 25, 2011:
30 Brunswick EOC Meeting May 25, 2011 The following publications were made available at the public meeting for the BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT on May 25, 2011:
: 1) Reactor Oversight Process NUREG-1649, revision 4, 12/06 2) NRC Regulator of Nuclear Safety NUREG/BR-0164, revision 5, 03/07 3) Reporting Safety Concerns to the NRC NUREG/BR-0240 revision 3, 04/05 4) Information Digest NUREG-1350, Volume 22, 08/09
: 1) Reactor Oversight Process NUREG-1649, revision 4, 12/06
: 5) NRC Frequently Asked Questions Related to the March 11, 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami}}
: 2) NRC Regulator of Nuclear Safety NUREG/BR-0164, revision 5, 03/07
: 3) Reporting Safety Concerns to the NRC NUREG/BR-0240 revision 3, 04/05
: 4) Information Digest NUREG-1350, Volume 22, 08/09
: 5) NRC Frequently Asked Questions Related to the March 11, 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Enclosure 3}}

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Category 1 Public Meeting - Meeting Summary - Annual Assessment of Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
ML111510997
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Issue date: 05/31/2011
From: Randy Musser
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To: Annacone M
Carolina Power & Light Co
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 May 31, 2011 Carolina Power and Light Company Mr. Michael J. Annacone Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P. O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461

SUBJECT:

MEETING

SUMMARY

- CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.

50-325, 50-324

Dear Mr. Annacone:

This refers to the Category 1 public meeting which was held on May 25, 2011, at the Brunswick Media Center Auditorium, 8520 River Road SE, Southport, NC 28461, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the NRC Reactor Oversight Process Annual Assessment of your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Should you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact me at (404) 997-4603.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Randall A. Musser, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-325, 50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62

Enclosures:

1. Brunswick 2010 EOC Public Meeting Attendees
2. Brunswick 2010 Annual Assessment Meeting Slides
3. Brunswick EOC Meeting handouts cc w/encl.: (See page 2)

May 31, 2011 Carolina Power and Light Company Mr. Michael J. Annacone Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P. O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461

SUBJECT:

MEETING

SUMMARY

- CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.

50-325, 50-324

Dear Mr. Annacone:

This refers to the Category 1 public meeting which was held on May 25, 2011, at the Brunswick Media Center Auditorium, 8520 River Road SE, Southport, NC 28461, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the NRC Reactor Oversight Process Annual Assessment of your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Should you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact me at (404) 997-4603.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Randall A. Musser, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-325, 50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62

Enclosures:

1. Brunswick 2010 Annual Assessment Meeting Slides
2. Brunswick 2010 EOC Public Meeting Attendees
3. Brunswick EOC Meeting handouts cc w/encl.: (See page 2)

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SUMMARY

052511.DOCX

CP&L 2 cc w/encl: David T. Conley Donna B. Alexander Senior Counsel Manager, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Legal Department (interim) Progress Energy Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Electronic Mail Distribution Annette H. Pope Kelvin Henderson Supervisor, Licensing/Regulatory Programs General Manager Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Nuclear Fleet Operations Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.

Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Electronic Mail Distribution Senior Resident Inspector Edward L. Wills, Jr. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director Site Operations Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Brunswick Steam Electric Plant U.S. NRC Electronic Mail Distribution 8470 River Road, SE Southport, NC 28461 Joseph M. Frisco, Jr Plant General Manager John H. O'Neill, Jr.

Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge Progress Energy 2300 N. Street, NW Electronic Mail Distribution Washington, DC 20037-1128 Joseph W. Donahue Peggy Force Vice President Assistant Attorney General Nuclear Oversight State of North Carolina Progress Energy P.O. Box 629 Electronic Mail Distribution Raleigh, NC 27602 Brian C. McCabe Chairman Manager, Nuclear Oversight North Carolina Utilities Commission Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Electronic Mail Distribution Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Robert P. Gruber Executive Director Phyllis N. Mentel Public Staff - NCUC Manager, Support Services 4326 Mail Service Center Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Raleigh, NC 27699-4326 Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.

Electronic Mail Distribution Brunswick County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 249 Leonard R. Beller Bolivia, NC 28422 Manager, Training (acting)

Brunswick Steam Electric Plant cc w/encl. (continued next page)

Electronic Mail Distribution

CP&L 3 cc w/encl. (continued)

Public Service Commission State of South Carolina P.O. Box 11649 Columbia, SC 29211 W. Lee Cox, III Section Chief Radiation Protection Section N.C. Department of Environmental Commerce & Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Warren Lee Emergency Management Director New Hanover County Department of Emergency Management 230 Government Center Drive Suite 115 Wilmington, NC 28403

CP&L 4 Letter to Michael J. Annacone from Randall A. Musser dated May 31, 2011

SUBJECT:

MEETING

SUMMARY

- CATEGORY 1 PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, DOCKET NOS.

50-325, 50-324 Distribution w/encl:

C. Evans, RII L. Douglas, RII OE Mail RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC RidsNrrPMBrunswick Resource

Brunswick Annual Assessment Meeting Reactor Oversight Program - 2010 Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II Southport, North Carolina May 25, 2011 1

Enclosure 2

2 Purpose of Todays Meeting

  • How the NRC regulates
  • Brunswick 2010 Performance
  • Licensee Response 2

Enclosure 2

3 Agenda

  • Introduction
  • Review of Reactor Oversight Process
  • National Summary of Plant Performance
  • Discussion Brunswick Performance
  • Licensee Response and Remarks
  • NRC Closing Remarks
  • Break
  • NRC available to address public questions 3

Enclosure 2

4 Region II Organization Victor McCree Regional Administrator Leonard Wert Deputy Regional Administrator Division of Reactor Projects Division of Reactor Safety Richard Croteau Joel Munday Director Division of Reactor Projects Director Division of Reactor Safety William Jones Chris Christensen Deputy Director Deputy Director Projects Branch 4 Randy Musser, Chief (404)997-4603 Jim Dodson, SPE (404)997-4655 Regional Specialist Inspectors Jannette Worosilo, PE (404)997-4485 Resident Inspectors (RI)

Phil OBryan, Senior RI Greg Kolcum, RI RI Office: (910)457-9531 4

Enclosure 2

5 Our Mission

  • License and regulate:

- Civilian Reactors

- Radioactive Materials (e.g.

medical and industrial)

- Byproducts

  • Protect public health and safety
  • Promote the common defense and security
  • Protect the environment.

5 Enclosure 2

6 Some Nuclear Facts

  • 104 US nuclear power plants (20% of total generation)
  • Nuclear materials widely used in medicine (e.g. cancer treatment).
  • Nuclear materials are widely used in industry (e.g. density gauges and irradiators).

6 Enclosure 2

7 The NRC Regulates

  • Nuclear reactors - commercial power reactors, research and test reactors, new reactor designs
  • Nuclear materials - nuclear reactor fuel, radioactive materials for medical, industrial, and academic use
  • Nuclear waste - transportation, storage and disposal of nuclear material and waste, decommissioning of nuclear facilities
  • Nuclear security - physical security of nuclear facilities and materials from sabotage or attacks 7

Enclosure 2

8 What We Dont Do

  • Regulate nuclear weapons, military reactors, or space vehicle reactors
  • Own or operate nuclear power plants
  • Regulate some radioactive materials, such as X-rays and naturally occurring radon 8

Enclosure 2

9 How We Regulate

  • Establish rules and regulations
  • Issue licenses
  • Provide oversight (inspection and enforcement)
  • Conduct research
  • Respond to events and emergencies 9

Enclosure 2

10 Assurance of Plant Safety

  • Require defense-in-depth
  • Require long-term maintenance of equipment
  • Require continual training of operators
  • Verify compliance with regulations 10 Enclosure 2

11 NRC Nuclear Security Requirements

- Armed security forces

- Surveillance and perimeter patrols

- State-of-the-art site access equipment and controls

- Physical barriers and detection zones

- Intrusion detection systems and alarm stations.

11 Enclosure 2

12 NRC Performance Goals

  • Safety: Ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment.
  • Security: Ensure adequate protection in the secure use and management of radioactive materials.

12 Enclosure 2

13 Reactor Oversight Process Strategic Performance Areas Safety Cornerstones Performance Indicator Baseline Inspection Results Results Significance Significance Threshold Threshold Action Matrix Regulatory Response 13 Enclosure 2

14 Examples of Baseline Inspections

  • Equipment Alignment ~80 hrs/yr
  • Triennial Fire Protection ~250 hrs every 3 yrs
  • Operator Response ~125 hrs/yr
  • Rad Release Controls ~110 hrs every 2 yrs
  • Worker Radiation Protection ~95 hrs/yr
  • Corrective Action Program ~250 hrs every 2 yrs
  • Corrective Action Case Reviews ~70 hrs/yr 14 Enclosure 2

15 Significance Threshold Performance Indicators Green: Only Baseline Inspection White: Increased NRC oversight Yellow: Increased NRC oversight Red: Increased NRC oversight Inspection Findings Green: Very low safety issue White: Low to moderate safety issue Yellow: Substantial safety issue Red: High safety issue 15 Enclosure 2

16 Action Matrix Concept Licensee Regulatory Degraded M ultiple/R ep. Unacceptable Response Response Cornerstone Degraded Perform ance Cornerstone Increasing Safety Significance Increasing NRC Inspection Efforts Increasing NRC/Licensee Management Involvement Increasing Regulatory Actions 16 Enclosure 2

17 National Summary of Plant Performance December 31, 2010 Licensee Response 89 Regulatory Response 9 Degraded Cornerstone 6 Multiple/Repetitive Deg. Cornerstone 0 Unacceptable 0 Total 104 17 Enclosure 2

18 National Summary

  • Performance Indicator Results (total for CY 2010)

- Green 7009

- White 23

- Yellow 0

- Red 0

  • Total Inspection Findings (total for CY 2010)

- Green 816

- White 9

- Yellow 2

- Red 0 18 Enclosure 2

19 Brunswick Assessment Results 1st Qtr 2010 2nd Qtr 2010 3rd Qtr 2010 4th Qtr 2010 Action Regulatory Licensee Regulatory Regulatory Matrix Response Response Response Response Column Column Column Column Column Basis Mitigating Emergency Emergency Systems Preparedness Preparedness White Finding White Finding - White Finding -

- EDG Untimely Staffing Untimely Staffing Alternate Safe of the Emergency of the Emergency Shutdown Response Response Deficiency Organization Organization during an Alert during an Alert 19 Enclosure 2

20 Brunswick Assessment Results (2010)

  • 1st Quarter - Regulatory Response Column White inspection finding identified in 2009. This finding involved a performance deficiency related to the alternate safe shutdown function of the emergency diesel generators.
  • 2nd Quarter - Licensee Response Column
  • 3rd and 4th Quarters - Regulatory Response Column White inspection finding identified in September, 2010 for untimely augmentation of on-shift staffing during a declaration of an Alert emergency classification 20 Enclosure 2

21 Brunswick Inspection Activities January 1 - December 31, 2010

  • 7509 total hours of inspections

- Radiation Protection - Occupational and Public Radiation Safety

- Problem Identification and Resolution

- Emergency Preparedness Inspection

- Component Design Basis Inspection

- In Service Inspection

- Special Inspection

  • 1 White finding, 6 Green findings.

21 Enclosure 2

22 Brunswick Annual Assessment Summary January 1 - December 31, 2010

  • Progress Energy operated Brunswick in a manner that preserved public health and safety.
  • All cornerstone objectives were met
  • For 2011:

- 95001 Supplemental Inspection was performed in May, 2011 in the area of Emergency Preparedness.

- NRC plans only baseline inspections for the remainder of 2011 22 Enclosure 2

23 Fukushima - NRC Response NRC Response to Fukushima Event

- Direct technical support to the Japanese

- Additional inspection of US reactors

- Comprehensive NRC review of the event (Task Force)

- NRC Fukushima FAQs:

http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1110/ML11103A063.pdf 23 Enclosure 2

24 Licensee Response and Remarks Michael Annacone Site Vice President Brunswick 24 Enclosure 2

25 Open to the Public

  • The NRC places a high priority on keeping the public and stakeholders informed of its activities.
  • At www.nrc.gov, you can:

- Find public meeting dates and transcripts;

- Read NRC testimony, speeches, press releases, and policy decisions; and

- Access the agencys Electronic Reading Room to find NRC publications and documents.

25 Enclosure 2

26 What Do You Think of the ROP???

The biennial ROP external survey is coming, and we want to hear from you!

Email ROPsurvey@nrc.gov to be notified when the ROP survey is available.

For information on the ROP survey, please visit our website at http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS

/program-evaluations.html#section3 26 Enclosure 2

27 Contacting the NRC

  • Report an emergency

- (301) 816-5100 (call collect)

  • Report a safety concern

- (800) 695-7403

- Allegation@nrc.gov

  • General information or questions

- www.nrc.gov

- Select What We Do for Public Affairs 27 Enclosure 2

28 NRC Representatives

  • Richard Croteau, Director, Division Reactor Projects (DRP)

- (404) 997-4500

- (404) 997-4501

  • Randall Musser, Branch Chief

- (404) 997-4603

  • Phil OBryan, Senior Resident Inspector

- (910) 457-9531

- (910) 457-9531 28 Enclosure 2

29 Reference Sources

  • Reactor Oversight Process

- http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/in dex.html

  • Public Electronic Reading Room

- http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html

  • Public Document Room 800-397-4209 (Toll Free) 29 Enclosure 2

30 Brunswick EOC Meeting May 25, 2011 The following publications were made available at the public meeting for the BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT on May 25, 2011:

1) Reactor Oversight Process NUREG-1649, revision 4, 12/06
2) NRC Regulator of Nuclear Safety NUREG/BR-0164, revision 5, 03/07
3) Reporting Safety Concerns to the NRC NUREG/BR-0240 revision 3, 04/05
4) Information Digest NUREG-1350, Volume 22, 08/09
5) NRC Frequently Asked Questions Related to the March 11, 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Enclosure 3
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