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==SUBJECT:==
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Sincerely,
Sincerely,
/RA/
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Anthony Dimitriadis, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Number: 50-333 License Number: DPR-59
 
Anthony Dimitriadis, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 Division of Reactor Projects  
 
Docket Number: 50-333 License Number: DPR-59  


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
Inspection Report 05000333/2018001
Inspection Report 05000333/2018001  


==Inspection Report==
==Inspection Report==
Docket Number: 50-333 License Number: DPR-59 Report Number: 05000333/2018001 Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-001-0048 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Location: Scriba, NY Inspection Dates: January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018 Inspectors: K. Kolaczyk, Senior Resident Inspector G. Stock, Resident Inspector J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector T. Dunn, Operations Engineer J. Kulp, Senior Reactor Inspector R. Rolph, Health Physicist C. Safouri, Project Engineer A. Turilin, Resident Inspector Approved By: A. Dimitriadis, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure
Docket Number:
50-333  
 
License Number:
DPR-59  
 
Report Number:
05000333/2018001  
 
Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-001-0048  
 
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
 
Facility:
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant  
 
Location:
Scriba, NY  
 
Inspection Dates:
January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018  
 
Inspectors:
K. Kolaczyk, Senior Resident Inspector  
 
G. Stock, Resident Inspector  
 
J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector  
 
T. Dunn, Operations Engineer  
 
J. Kulp, Senior Reactor Inspector  
 
R. Rolph, Health Physicist  
 
C. Safouri, Project Engineer  
 
A. Turilin, Resident Inspector  
 
Approved By:
A. Dimitriadis, Chief  
 
Reactor Projects Branch 5  
 
Division of Reactor Projects  


=SUMMARY=
=SUMMARY=
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring Exelons performance at
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring Exelons performance at  


FitzPatrick by conducting the baseline inspections described in this report in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
FitzPatrick by conducting the baseline inspections described in this report in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
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==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==
 
==71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection==
==71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection     Impending Severe Weather==
===Impending Severe Weather (1 Sample)===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.01|count=1}}
 
The inspectors evaluated readiness for impending extreme weather conditions prior to the unseasonably cold weather during the week of January 1, 2018.
The inspectors evaluated readiness for impending extreme weather conditions prior to the unseasonably cold weather during the week of January 1, 2018.


==71111.04 - Equipment Alignment     Partial Walkdown==
==71111.04 - Equipment Alignment==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.04|count=5}}
===Partial Walkdown (5 Samples)===
 
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems:
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems:
: (1) Containment air dilution system following completion of maintenance activities conducted the week of January 15, 2018
: (1) Containment air dilution system following completion of maintenance activities conducted the week of January 15, 2018
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: (3) Drywell outage cooling system on January 26, 2018
: (3) Drywell outage cooling system on January 26, 2018
: (4) A control room emergency ventilation system with B train inoperable for relay maintenance on March 3, 2018
: (4) A control room emergency ventilation system with B train inoperable for relay maintenance on March 3, 2018
: (5) B spent fuel pool cooling system while the A system was out of service for unplanned maintenance on March 22, 2018
: (5) B spent fuel pool cooling system while the A system was out of service for unplanned maintenance on March 22, 2018  


===Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)===
===Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)===
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the drywell   vent and purge and containment pressurization system on March 16, 2018.
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the drywell vent and purge and containment pressurization system on March 16, 2018.
 
==71111.05A/Q - Fire Protection Annual/Quarterly Quarterly Inspection==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.05A/Q|count=6}}


==71111.05A/Q - Fire Protection Annual/Quarterly==
===Quarterly Inspection (6 Samples)===
The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected areas:
The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected areas:
: (1) North cable tunnel fire zone CT-4 on January 3, 2018
: (1) North cable tunnel fire zone CT-4 on January 3, 2018
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{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.06|count=1}}
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.06|count=1}}


Internal Flooding The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections on floor plug 4, which was removed for west crescent cooler maintenance, on March 9, 2018.
Internal Flooding  


==71111.11 - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance    Operator Requalification==
The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections on floor plug 4, which was removed for west crescent cooler maintenance, on March 9, 2018.
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.11|count=1}}


==71111.11 - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance==
===Operator Requalification (1 Sample)===
The inspectors observed and evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service water pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring reactor pressure vessel blowdown, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel level instrumentation on January 25, 2018.
The inspectors observed and evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service water pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring reactor pressure vessel blowdown, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel level instrumentation on January 25, 2018.


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The inspectors observed B turbine driven feed pump taken to manual to perform operational decision making issue actions for motor gear unit sticking, and the performance of ST-5BB system B channel function test on March 13, 2018.
The inspectors observed B turbine driven feed pump taken to manual to perform operational decision making issue actions for motor gear unit sticking, and the performance of ST-5BB system B channel function test on March 13, 2018.


==71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness   Routine Maintenance Effectiveness==
==71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.12|count=2}}
===Routine Maintenance Effectiveness (2 Samples)===
 
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:
: (1) Structural monitoring program walkdown of the torus room on March 1, 2018
: (1) Structural monitoring program walkdown of the torus room on March 1, 2018
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: (7) Past operability for the safety pump room with the fire dampers covered with herculite on February 27, 2018
: (7) Past operability for the safety pump room with the fire dampers covered with herculite on February 27, 2018
: (8) HPCI secured during surveillance test due to high flow on March 9, 2018
: (8) HPCI secured during surveillance test due to high flow on March 9, 2018
: (9) 70MOD-110A indicated dual with control room vent placed in purge on March 29, 2018
: (9) 70MOD-110A indicated dual with control room vent placed in purge on March 29, 2018  


===71111.17T - Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments ===
===71111.17T - Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.17|count=29}}
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.17|count=29}}
The inspectors evaluated the following from March 26, 2018 to March 29, 2018:
 
The inspectors evaluated the following from March 26, 2018 to March 29, 2018:  
 
10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations
10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations
: (1) JAF-SE-17-01, Main Turbine Steam Valve Testing Periodicity Change, Revision 0
: (1) JAF-SE-17-01, Main Turbine Steam Valve Testing Periodicity Change, Revision 0
: (2) JAF-SE-17-02, Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 0 10 CFR 50.59 Screening/Applicability Determinations
: (2) JAF-SE-17-02, Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 0  
: (1) 2452, PRCR: AOP-77, Revision 5
 
: (2) 9000051059, Replace Obsolete 06FM-100 Flow Monitor, Revision 0
10 CFR 50.59 Screening/Applicability Determinations  
: (3) 9000052728, Fukushima-Spent Fuel Pool Level Instrumentation, Revision 0
 
: (4) 9000063007, Install Temporary Pump to Maintain Fire Protection Fire Header Pressure, Revision 1
(1)2452, PRCR: AOP-77, Revision 5 (2)  
: (5) 9000067365, 10MOV-89A/B Replacement, Revision 0
 
: (6) 9000068099, Modify DHR Fan Control Circuits For Reverse Operation, Revision 0
===9000051059, Replace Obsolete 06FM-100 Flow Monitor, Revision 0 (3)9000052728, Fukushima-Spent Fuel Pool Level Instrumentation, Revision 0 (4)9000063007, Install Temporary Pump to Maintain Fire Protection Fire Header Pressure, Revision 1 (5)9000067365, 10MOV-89A/B Replacement, Revision 0 (6)9000068099, Modify DHR Fan Control Circuits For Reverse Operation, Revision 0 (7)9000068175, 92MOD-150A(OP) Replacement with New Model Operator, Revision 0 (8)9000069558, Enlarge Alignment Slot on Fuel Support Casting for Location 38-39, Revision 1
: (7) 9000068175, 92MOD-150A(OP) Replacement with New Model Operator, Revision 0
: (8) 9000069558, Enlarge Alignment Slot on Fuel Support Casting for Location 38-39, Revision 1
: (9) AR04078735, Revision 37 of OP-55B, Revision 0
: (9) AR04078735, Revision 37 of OP-55B, Revision 0
: (10) DRN 16-00288, Revision 36 of OP-55B, Revision 0
: (10) DRN 16-00288, Revision 36 of OP-55B, Revision 0
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: (7) A emergency diesel generator circulating oil pump coupling replacement and realignment on March 28, 2018
: (7) A emergency diesel generator circulating oil pump coupling replacement and realignment on March 28, 2018


==71111.22 - Surveillance Testing The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:   Routine==
==71111.22 - Surveillance Testing==
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:  
 
===Routine===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.22|count=3}}
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71111.22|count=3}}
: (1) ST-9BA, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C Full Load Test and Emergency Service Water Pump Operability Test, on January 29, 2017
: (1) ST-9BA, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C Full Load Test and Emergency Service Water Pump Operability Test, on January 29, 2017
: (2) MST-071.16, Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, on February 8, 2018
: (2) MST-071.16, Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, on February 8, 2018
: (3) ST-9R, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C System Quick-Start Operability Test and Offsite Circuit Verification, on February 5, 2018
: (3) ST-9R, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C System Quick-Start Operability Test and Offsite Circuit Verification, on February 5, 2018  


===Inservice (2 Samples)===
Inservice===
: (1) ST-2AL , A Residual Heat Removal Quarterly Operability Test (IST), on January 2, 2018
{{IP sample|IP=IP 90000|count=2}}
: (1) ST-2AL, A Residual Heat Removal Quarterly Operability Test (IST), on January 2, 2018
: (2) ST-25BB, Containment Atmosphere Dilution System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST),on January 19, 2018
: (2) ST-25BB, Containment Atmosphere Dilution System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST),on January 19, 2018


==71114.06 - Drill Evaluation   Drill/Training Evolution==
==71114.06 - Drill Evaluation==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.06|count=1}}
===Drill/Training Evolution (1 Sample)===
 
The inspectors evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service water pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring reactor pressure vessel blowdown, an alert declaration, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel level instrumentation which led to a site area emergency declaration, on January 25,
The inspectors evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service water pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring reactor pressure vessel blowdown, an alert declaration, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel level instrumentation which led to a site area emergency declaration, on January 25,


==RADIATION SAFETY==
==RADIATION SAFETY==
 
==71124.01 - Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls==
==71124.01 - Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls   Radiological Hazard Assessment==
===Radiological Hazard Assessment (1 Sample)===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71124.01|count=1}}
 
The inspectors reviewed recent plant radiation surveys and for radiological hazards to onsite workers or members of the public. The inspectors evaluated assessments and controls for new radiological hazards.
The inspectors reviewed recent plant radiation surveys and for radiological hazards to onsite workers or members of the public. The inspectors evaluated assessments and controls for new radiological hazards.


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The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions and performed independent radiation measurements during facility walk-downs and observation of radiological work activities. The inspectors assessed whether posted surveys, radiation work permits, worker radiological briefings, and the use of continuous air monitoring and dosimetry monitoring were consistent with the present conditions.
The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions and performed independent radiation measurements during facility walk-downs and observation of radiological work activities. The inspectors assessed whether posted surveys, radiation work permits, worker radiological briefings, and the use of continuous air monitoring and dosimetry monitoring were consistent with the present conditions.


High Radiation Area and Very High Radiation Area Controls (1 Sample)
===High Radiation Area and Very High Radiation Area Controls (1 Sample)===
The inspectors evaluated risk-significant high radiation area and very high radiation area controls, including postings and physical barriers.
The inspectors evaluated risk-significant high radiation area and very high radiation area controls, including postings and physical barriers.


Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency (1 Sample)
Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency (1 Sample)  
 
The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician radiological performance.
The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician radiological performance.
==71124.02 - Occupational As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Planning and Controls    Verification of Dose Estimates and Exposure Tracking Systems==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71124.02|count=1}}


===The inspectors evaluated dose estimates and exposure tracking.
==71124.02 - Occupational As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Planning and Controls==
Radiation Worker Performance===
===Verification of Dose Estimates and Exposure Tracking Systems (1 Sample)===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71124.02|count=1}}
The inspectors evaluated dose estimates and exposure tracking.


===Radiation Worker Performance (1 Sample)===
The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician performance.
The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician performance.


==71124.03 - In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation   Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Use==
==71124.03 - In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71124.03|count=1}}
===Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Use (1 Sample)===
 
The inspectors evaluated Exelons self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) program at FitzPatrick to include surveillance records for three SCBAs staged in-plant for use during emergencies, procedures, maintenance and test records, the refilling and transporting of SCBA air bottles, SCBA mask size availability, and the qualifications of personnel performing service and repair of this equipment.
The inspectors evaluated Exelons self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) program at FitzPatrick to include surveillance records for three SCBAs staged in-plant for use during emergencies, procedures, maintenance and test records, the refilling and transporting of SCBA air bottles, SCBA mask size availability, and the qualifications of personnel performing service and repair of this equipment.
==71124.04 - Occupational Dose Assessment    Source Term Characterization==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71124.04|count=1}}


===The inspectors evaluated Exelons source term characterization.
==71124.04 - Occupational Dose Assessment==
Special Dosimetric Situations===
===Source Term Characterization (1 Sample)===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71124.04|count=1}}
The inspectors evaluated Exelons source term characterization.


===Special Dosimetric Situations (1 Sample)===
The inspectors evaluated Exelons performance for special dosimetric situations.
The inspectors evaluated Exelons performance for special dosimetric situations.


==OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE==
==OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE==
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151|count=2}}


===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification ===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151|count=2}}
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:
: (1) MS05, Safety System Functional Failures
: (1) MS05, Safety System Functional Failures
: (2) IE03, Unplanned Power Changes
: (2) IE03, Unplanned Power Changes


==71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution     Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues==
==71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71152|count=1}}
===Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (1 Sample)===
 
The inspectors reviewed Exelons implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:
The inspectors reviewed Exelons implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:
: (1) Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level
: (1) Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level


==INSPECTION RESULTS==
==INSPECTION RESULTS==
Observations                                           71152 Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level On January 23, 2016, during power ascension following a downpower for hydraulic control unit maintenance, the station experienced a reduction in intake level. Operators initially attempted to perform a rapid downpower with the intent of securing two circulating water pumps. After securing the first circulating water pump, intake level momentarily began to rise and then continued to lower. When intake level decreased to the procedurally required minimal intake level, operators inserted a manual scram. Exelon determined the cause of the scram was frazil ice build-up on the bar racks at the intake structure, which is an infrequent occurrence, but is expected during winter months during specific meteorological conditions.
Observations 71152 Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level  
 
On January 23, 2016, during power ascension following a downpower for hydraulic control unit maintenance, the station experienced a reduction in intake level. Operators initially attempted to perform a rapid downpower with the intent of securing two circulating water pumps. After securing the first circulating water pump, intake level momentarily began to rise and then continued to lower. When intake level decreased to the procedurally required minimal intake level, operators inserted a manual scram. Exelon determined the cause of the scram was frazil ice build-up on the bar racks at the intake structure, which is an infrequent occurrence, but is expected during winter months during specific meteorological conditions.


FitzPatrick has experienced frazil ice build-up previously in 1996, 2004, 2008, and 2010.
FitzPatrick has experienced frazil ice build-up previously in 1996, 2004, 2008, and 2010.


However, only in 1996 did the event result in a unit scram, which resulted in a number of corrective actions, including new procedures to combat intake level issues. Since the 2004 -
However, only in 1996 did the event result in a unit scram, which resulted in a number of corrective actions, including new procedures to combat intake level issues. Since the 2004 - 2010 events did not result in a reactor scram, the evaluations for the events were not as in depth or as scrutinizing as the 1996 event. Exelon recognized that these prior events were missed opportunities to not just mitigate the build-up of frazil ice but evaluate and eliminate the potential. Another factor that potentially affected how rapidly the January 2016 progressed, was the re-tubing of the FitzPatrick main condensers in 2015, which increased the flow rate through the intake, which can expedite frazil ice formation in the intake system.
2010 events did not result in a reactor scram, the evaluations for the events were not as in depth or as scrutinizing as the 1996 event. Exelon recognized that these prior events were missed opportunities to not just mitigate the build-up of frazil ice but evaluate and eliminate the potential. Another factor that potentially affected how rapidly the January 2016 progressed, was the re-tubing of the FitzPatrick main condensers in 2015, which increased the flow rate through the intake, which can expedite frazil ice formation in the intake system.


Exelon noted this item in the root cause investigation that was completed following the 2016 scram, and implemented several corrective actions to address this issue.
Exelon noted this item in the root cause investigation that was completed following the 2016 scram, and implemented several corrective actions to address this issue.
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Revision 42
Revision 42
FM-19B Flow Diagram Fuel Pool Cleanup and Cooling System, Revision 45
FM-19B Flow Diagram Fuel Pool Cleanup and Cooling System, Revision 45
OP-13F, RHR- Fuel Pool Cooling Assist, Revision 11
OP-13F, RHR-Fuel Pool Cooling Assist, Revision 11
OP-30 Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System, Revision 43
OP-30 Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System, Revision 43
Issue Report
Issue Report
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71111.12
71111.12
Procedures
Procedures
ST-5BB, APRM System B Channel Functional Test, Revision 2
ST-5BB, APRM System B Channel Functional Test, Revision 2  
 
OP-AA-103-102, Watch-Standing Practices, Revision 18
OP-AA-103-102, Watch-Standing Practices, Revision 18
OP-AA-108-112, Plant Status and Configuration, Revision 10
OP-AA-108-112, Plant Status and Configuration, Revision 10
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ST-40D, Daily Surveillance and Channel Check, Revision 112
ST-40D, Daily Surveillance and Channel Check, Revision 112
Issue Reports
Issue Reports
03992613             04071131             04081869             04088480
03992613
04088760             04096823             04097327             04103156
04071131
04103690             04112832
04081869
04088480
04088760
04096823
04097327
04103156
04103690
04112832
Work Order
Work Order
4712278
4712278
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Procedures
Procedures
HU-AA-104-101, Procedure Use and Adherence, Revision 5
HU-AA-104-101, Procedure Use and Adherence, Revision 5
ST-2AN, RHR Loop A Monthly Operability Test, Revision 16
ST-2AN, RHR Loop A Monthly Operability Test, Revision 16  
 
ST-18, Main Control Room Emergency Fan and Damper Operability Test, Revision 33
ST-18, Main Control Room Emergency Fan and Damper Operability Test, Revision 33
ST-76AD, East Diesel Fire Pump 76-P4 Performance Test, Revision 10
ST-76AD, East Diesel Fire Pump 76-P4 Performance Test, Revision 10
WC-AA-111, Surveillance Program Requirements, Revision 5
WC-AA-111, Surveillance Program Requirements, Revision 5
Issue Reports
Issue Reports
04097327             04098786             04103334             04107062
04097327
04114905             04119383
04098786
04103334
04107062
04114905
04119383
Work Orders
Work Orders
4691285             4731093               82691241              04765320
4691285
4731093
2691241
04765320
04666902-32
04666902-32
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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Revision 4
Revision 4
Issue Reports
Issue Reports
04102384             04096595             04080866             04066877
04102384
04063769             04053351
04096595
04080866
04066877
04063769
04053351  
 
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Source leak tests on April 10, 2017 and October 5, 2017 for the following sources:
Source leak tests on April 10, 2017 and October 5, 2017 for the following sources:
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RP-AA-222, Methods for Estimating Internal Exposure from in VIVO Bioassay Data, Revision 5
RP-AA-222, Methods for Estimating Internal Exposure from in VIVO Bioassay Data, Revision 5
RP-AA-250, External Dose Assessment from Contamination, Revision 7
RP-AA-250, External Dose Assessment from Contamination, Revision 7
RP-AA-270, Prenatal Radiation Exposure, Revision 8
RP-AA-270, Prenatal Radiation Exposure, Revision 8  
 
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
NUPIC Audit No. 24229/Duke Audit No. VA16087, GEL Laboratories, October 17-21, 2016
NUPIC Audit No. 24229/Duke Audit No. VA16087, GEL Laboratories, October 17-21, 2016
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
EC 621217 - Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 21
EC 621217 - Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 21
Root Cause Report - CR-JAF-2016-00243, SCRAM Due to Lowering Screenwell Water Level
Root Cause Report - CR-JAF-2016-00243, SCRAM Due to Lowering Screenwell Water Level  
 
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
REGION I
2100 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100
2100 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100
KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSLYVANIA 19406-2713
KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSLYVANIA 19406-2713  
May 14, 2018
 
May 14, 2018  
 
Mr. Bryan C. Hanson
Mr. Bryan C. Hanson
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
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4300 Winfield Road
4300 Winfield Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:         JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - INTEGRATED
SUBJECT:
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - INTEGRATED
INSPECTION REPORT 05000333/2018001
INSPECTION REPORT 05000333/2018001
Dear Mr. Hanson:
Dear Mr. Hanson:
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in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 2.390, Public
in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 2.390, Public
Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,  
                                                  /RA/
 
/RA/
Anthony Dimitriadis, Chief
Anthony Dimitriadis, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 5
Reactor Projects Branch 5
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cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServ
cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServ
ML18134A214
ML18134A214
Non-Sensitive                            Publicly Available
SUNSI Review
SUNSI Review
Sensitive                               Non-Publicly Available
Non-Sensitive
OFFICE         RI/DRP               RI/DRP               RI/DRP
Sensitive
Publicly Available
Non-Publicly Available
OFFICE
RI/DRP
RI/DRP
RI/DRP  
 
NAME
KKolaczyk/GStock for
KKolaczyk/GStock for
NAME                                LCline via email      ADimitriadis
via email
via email
DATE           5/14/18             5/14/18               5/14/18
LCline via email
ADimitriadis
 
DATE
5/14/18
5/14/18
5/14/18  


U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Inspection Report
Inspection Report  
Docket Number:         50-333
 
License Number:       DPR-59
Docket Number:
Report Number:         05000333/2018001
50-333  
Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-001-0048
 
Licensee:             Exelon Generation Company, LLC
License Number:
Facility:             James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
DPR-59  
Location:             Scriba, NY
 
Inspection Dates:     January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018
Report Number:
Inspectors:          
05000333/2018001  
: [[contact::K. Kolaczyk]], Senior Resident Inspector
 
: [[contact::G. Stock]], Resident Inspector
Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-001-0048  
: [[contact::J. Ambrosini]], Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
 
: [[contact::T. Dunn]], Operations Engineer
Licensee:
: [[contact::J. Kulp]], Senior Reactor Inspector
Exelon Generation Company, LLC  
: [[contact::R. Rolph]], Health Physicist
 
: [[contact::C. Safouri]], Project Engineer
Facility:
: [[contact::A. Turilin]], Resident Inspector
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant  
Approved By:          
 
: [[contact::A. Dimitriadis]], Chief
Location:
Reactor Projects Branch 5
Scriba, NY  
Division of Reactor Projects
 
Inspection Dates:
January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018  
 
Inspectors:  
: [[contact::K. Kolaczyk]], Senior Resident Inspector  
: [[contact::G. Stock]], Resident Inspector  
: [[contact::J. Ambrosini]], Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector  
: [[contact::T. Dunn]], Operations Engineer  
: [[contact::J. Kulp]], Senior Reactor Inspector  
: [[contact::R. Rolph]], Health Physicist  
: [[contact::C. Safouri]], Project Engineer  
: [[contact::A. Turilin]], Resident Inspector  
 
Approved By:  
: [[contact::A. Dimitriadis]], Chief  
 
Reactor Projects Branch 5  
 
Division of Reactor Projects  


SUMMARY
SUMMARY
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overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to
overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
No findings or more-than-minor violations were identified.
No findings or more-than-minor violations were identified.  
 
PLANT STATUS
PLANT STATUS
FitzPatrick began the inspection period at rated thermal power. On February 25, 2018,
FitzPatrick began the inspection period at rated thermal power. On February 25, 2018,
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Partial Walkdown (5 Samples)
Partial Walkdown (5 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following
systems:
systems:  
    (1) Containment air dilution system following completion of maintenance activities
(1) Containment air dilution system following completion of maintenance activities
conducted the week of January 15, 2018
conducted the week of January 15, 2018  
    (2) High pressure coolant injection (HPCI) system on January 18, 2018
(2) High pressure coolant injection (HPCI) system on January 18, 2018  
    (3) Drywell outage cooling system on January 26, 2018
(3) Drywell outage cooling system on January 26, 2018  
    (4) A control room emergency ventilation system with B train inoperable for relay
(4) A control room emergency ventilation system with B train inoperable for relay
maintenance on March 3, 2018
maintenance on March 3, 2018  
    (5) B spent fuel pool cooling system while the A system was out of service for unplanned
(5) B spent fuel pool cooling system while the A system was out of service for unplanned
maintenance on March 22, 2018
maintenance on March 22, 2018  
 
Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)
Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the drywell
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the drywell
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Quarterly Inspection (6 Samples)
Quarterly Inspection (6 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected
The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected
areas:
areas:  
  (1) North cable tunnel fire zone CT-4 on January 3, 2018
(1) North cable tunnel fire zone CT-4 on January 3, 2018  
  (2) South cable tunnel fire zone CT-3 on January 3, 2018
(2) South cable tunnel fire zone CT-3 on January 3, 2018  
  (3) Relay room fire zone RR-1 on January 3, 2018
(3) Relay room fire zone RR-1 on January 3, 2018  
  (4) East pipe tunnel fire zone RW-1 on January 18, 2018
(4) East pipe tunnel fire zone RW-1 on January 18, 2018  
  (5) Battery room A fire zone BR-1 on February 21, 2018
(5) Battery room A fire zone BR-1 on February 21, 2018  
  (6) Interim waste storage facility, fire area yard on March 28, 2018
(6) Interim waste storage facility, fire area yard on March 28, 2018
71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures (1 Sample)
71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures (1 Sample)
Internal Flooding
Internal Flooding
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Routine Maintenance Effectiveness (2 Samples)
Routine Maintenance Effectiveness (2 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated
with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:
with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:  
  (1) Structural monitoring program walkdown of the torus room on March 1, 2018
(1) Structural monitoring program walkdown of the torus room on March 1, 2018  
  (2) Structural monitoring program walkdown of reactor building refuel floor exterior on
 
(2) Structural monitoring program walkdown of reactor building refuel floor exterior on
March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (5 Samples)
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (5 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent
The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent
work activities:
work activities:  
  (1) C battery room ventilation fan maintenance on January 26, 2018
(1) C battery room ventilation fan maintenance on January 26, 2018  
  (2) HPCI planned maintenance on February 13, 2018
(2) HPCI planned maintenance on February 13, 2018  
  (3) B station air compressor planned maintenance on February 13, 2018
(3) B station air compressor planned maintenance on February 13, 2018  
  (4) A and C diesel generators planned maintenance the week of February 19, 2018
(4) A and C diesel generators planned maintenance the week of February 19, 2018  
  (5) Hardened containment vent tie-in to normal ventilation on February 27, 2018
(5) Hardened containment vent tie-in to normal ventilation on February 27, 2018
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments (9 Samples)
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments (9 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality
The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality
assessments:
assessments:  
  (1) HPCI system with steam trap T-3 allowing steam downstream on January 18, 2018
(1) HPCI system with steam trap T-3 allowing steam downstream on January 18, 2018  
  (2) Standby gas treatment A after excessive runtime without a charcoal sample on
(2) Standby gas treatment A after excessive runtime without a charcoal sample on
January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018  
  (3) HPCI foam actuation valve 76-SOV-132 failure to close on February 8, 2018
(3) HPCI foam actuation valve 76-SOV-132 failure to close on February 8, 2018  
  (4) Bypass valve operability following intermittent partial open indication on
(4) Bypass valve operability following intermittent partial open indication on
February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018  
  (5) 70MOD-108A control room vent exhaust fan 4A outlet isolation damper not closed on
(5) 70MOD-108A control room vent exhaust fan 4A outlet isolation damper not closed on
February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018  
  (6) Alternate shutdown panel isolation switches due to Part 21 notification NRC-21-2016-00
(6) Alternate shutdown panel isolation switches due to Part 21 notification NRC-21-2016-00
on February 23, 2018
on February 23, 2018  
  (7) Past operability for the safety pump room with the fire dampers covered with herculite on
(7) Past operability for the safety pump room with the fire dampers covered with herculite on
February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018  
  (8) HPCI secured during surveillance test due to high flow on March 9, 2018
(8) HPCI secured during surveillance test due to high flow on March 9, 2018  
  (9) 70MOD-110A indicated dual with control room vent placed in purge on March 29, 2018
(9) 70MOD-110A indicated dual with control room vent placed in purge on March 29, 2018
71111.17T - Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments (29 Samples)
71111.17T - Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments (29 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following from March 26, 2018 to March 29, 2018:
The inspectors evaluated the following from March 26, 2018 to March 29, 2018:
CFR 50.59 Evaluations
CFR 50.59 Evaluations  
  (1)   JAF-SE-17-01, Main Turbine Steam Valve Testing Periodicity Change, Revision 0
(1)
  (2)   JAF-SE-17-02, Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 0
JAF-SE-17-01, Main Turbine Steam Valve Testing Periodicity Change, Revision 0  
CFR 50.59 Screening/Applicability Determinations
(2)
  (1)   2452, PRCR: AOP-77, Revision 5
JAF-SE-17-02, Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 0
  (2)   9000051059, Replace Obsolete 06FM-100 Flow Monitor, Revision 0
CFR 50.59 Screening/Applicability Determinations  
  (3)   9000052728, Fukushima-Spent Fuel Pool Level Instrumentation, Revision 0
(1)
  (4)   9000063007, Install Temporary Pump to Maintain Fire Protection Fire Header
2452, PRCR: AOP-77, Revision 5  
Pressure, Revision 1
(2)
  (5)   9000067365, 10MOV-89A/B Replacement, Revision 0
9000051059, Replace Obsolete 06FM-100 Flow Monitor, Revision 0  
  (6)   9000068099, Modify DHR Fan Control Circuits For Reverse Operation, Revision 0
(3)
  (7)   9000068175, 92MOD-150A(OP) Replacement with New Model Operator, Revision 0
9000052728, Fukushima-Spent Fuel Pool Level Instrumentation, Revision 0  
  (8)   9000069558, Enlarge Alignment Slot on Fuel Support Casting for Location 38-39,
(4)
Revision 1
9000063007, Install Temporary Pump to Maintain Fire Protection Fire Header
  (9)   AR04078735, Revision 37 of OP-55B, Revision 0
Pressure, Revision 1  
  (10)   DRN 16-00288, Revision 36 of OP-55B, Revision 0
 
  (11)   DRN-00156, OP-65B, Shutdown Operation, Revision 0
(5)
  (12)   EC 50942, Install Fuses in Remote DC Ammeter Circuits from 71BCB-2A, Revision 0
9000067365, 10MOV-89A/B Replacement, Revision 0  
  (13)   EC 57625, Changes to the JAF Facility to Support the NYPSA 345kV Capacitor Bank
(6)
Additions, Revision 0
9000068099, Modify DHR Fan Control Circuits For Reverse Operation, Revision 0  
  (14)   EC 61046, Disconnect Power and Communication to Smoke Detection Zones 47, 48,
(7)
49, 50, and 51 and Retire in Place, Revision 0
9000068175, 92MOD-150A(OP) Replacement with New Model Operator, Revision 0  
  (15)   EC 61755, Lift Lead for TCV-121B to Ensure Valve Remains in the Fail-Safe Position
(8)
          (Open), Revision 0
9000069558, Enlarge Alignment Slot on Fuel Support Casting for Location 38-39,
  (16)   EC 620605, Hardened Containment Vent System Phase 2, Revision 0
Revision 1  
  (17)   EC 66088, Provide Isolation Between Secondary Containment and Residual Heat
(9)
Removal Service Water for Work on 10MOV-89B, Revision 0
AR04078735, Revision 37 of OP-55B, Revision 0  
  (18)   EC 66125, Evaluate Increasing the Reactor Protection System Motor-Generator Set
(10) DRN 16-00288, Revision 36 of OP-55B, Revision 0  
Overvoltage Relay Setpoint, Revision 0
(11) DRN-00156, OP-65B, Shutdown Operation, Revision 0  
  (19)   EC 9000067410, Replace 3-stage Safety Relief Valves with 2-stage Valves 2RV-71E
(12) EC 50942, Install Fuses in Remote DC Ammeter Circuits from 71BCB-2A, Revision 0  
and 2RV-71F, Revision 0
(13) EC 57625, Changes to the JAF Facility to Support the NYPSA 345kV Capacitor Bank
  (20)   EC 9000067794, Replacement of 92TIC-101B, Revision 0
Additions, Revision 0  
  (21)   EC 9000069344, 12MOV-15 and 12MOV-18 Throttle Capability, Revision 0
(14) EC 61046, Disconnect Power and Communication to Smoke Detection Zones 47, 48,
  (22)   JAF-SCN-18-008, 125 Vdc Station Battery and Charger Surveillance Test, Revision 0
49, 50, and 51 and Retire in Place, Revision 0  
  (23)   JAF-SCN-18-021, IMP-93.1, Emergency Diesel Generator Pressure Switch
(15) EC 61755, Lift Lead for TCV-121B to Ensure Valve Remains in the Fail-Safe Position  
Calibration, Revision 0
(Open), Revision 0  
  (24)   JAF-SCN-18-026, Cut and Cap Body Drain Lines, Revision 0
(16) EC 620605, Hardened Containment Vent System Phase 2, Revision 0  
  (25)   JAF-SCR-18-017, AOP-56, Intake Water Level Trouble Procedure Revision,
(17) EC 66088, Provide Isolation Between Secondary Containment and Residual Heat
Revision 0
Removal Service Water for Work on 10MOV-89B, Revision 0  
  (26)   OP-22, Diesel Generator Emergency Power, Revision 62, Revision 0
(18) EC 66125, Evaluate Increasing the Reactor Protection System Motor-Generator Set
  (27)   TRM 17-003, Technical Requirements Manual, Appendix I, Surveillance Requirement
Overvoltage Relay Setpoint, Revision 0  
(19) EC 9000067410, Replace 3-stage Safety Relief Valves with 2-stage Valves 2RV-71E
and 2RV-71F, Revision 0  
(20) EC 9000067794, Replacement of 92TIC-101B, Revision 0  
(21) EC 9000069344, 12MOV-15 and 12MOV-18 Throttle Capability, Revision 0  
(22) JAF-SCN-18-008, 125 Vdc Station Battery and Charger Surveillance Test, Revision 0  
(23) JAF-SCN-18-021, IMP-93.1, Emergency Diesel Generator Pressure Switch
Calibration, Revision 0  
(24) JAF-SCN-18-026, Cut and Cap Body Drain Lines, Revision 0  
(25) JAF-SCR-18-017, AOP-56, Intake Water Level Trouble Procedure Revision,
Revision 0  
(26) OP-22, Diesel Generator Emergency Power, Revision 62, Revision 0  
(27) TRM 17-003, Technical Requirements Manual, Appendix I, Surveillance Requirement
3.3.1.1.8 Frequency Change, Revision 0
3.3.1.1.8 Frequency Change, Revision 0
71111.19 - Post Maintenance Testing (7 Samples)
71111.19 - Post Maintenance Testing (7 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated post maintenance testing for the following maintenance/repair
The inspectors evaluated post maintenance testing for the following maintenance/repair
activities:
activities:  
  (1) 76-P4 run preventive maintenance on February 12, 2018
(1) 76-P4 run preventive maintenance on February 12, 2018  
  (2) HPCI system turbine steam supply drain trap replacement on February 13, 2018
(2) HPCI system turbine steam supply drain trap replacement on February 13, 2018  
  (3) Installation of Fukushima nitrogen supply line 27AOV-117 on February 28, 2018
(3) Installation of Fukushima nitrogen supply line 27AOV-117 on February 28, 2018  
  (4) B turbine driven feed pump motor gear unit replacement and testing on February 28,
(4) B turbine driven feed pump motor gear unit replacement and testing on February 28,
2018
2018  
  (5) B control room emergency ventilation system relay maintenance on March 13, 2018
(5) B control room emergency ventilation system relay maintenance on March 13, 2018  
  (6) A residual heat removal maintenance window on March 22, 2018
(6) A residual heat removal maintenance window on March 22, 2018  
  (7) A emergency diesel generator circulating oil pump coupling replacement and
(7) A emergency diesel generator circulating oil pump coupling replacement and
realignment on March 28, 2018
realignment on March 28, 2018  
 
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:
Routine (3 Samples)
Routine (3 Samples)  
  (1) ST-9BA, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C Full Load Test and Emergency Service
(1) ST-9BA, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C Full Load Test and Emergency Service
Water Pump Operability Test, on January 29, 2017
Water Pump Operability Test, on January 29, 2017  
  (2) MST-071.16, Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, on February 8, 2018
(2) MST-071.16, Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, on February 8, 2018  
  (3) ST-9R, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C System Quick-Start Operability Test and
(3) ST-9R, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C System Quick-Start Operability Test and
Offsite Circuit Verification, on February 5, 2018
Offsite Circuit Verification, on February 5, 2018
Inservice (2 Samples)
Inservice (2 Samples)  
  (1) ST-2AL , A Residual Heat Removal Quarterly Operability Test (IST), on January 2,
(1) ST-2AL, A Residual Heat Removal Quarterly Operability Test (IST), on January 2,
2018
2018  
  (2) ST-25BB, Containment Atmosphere Dilution System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST),
(2) ST-25BB, Containment Atmosphere Dilution System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST),
on January 19, 2018
on January 19, 2018
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation
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radiological control area and evaluated contamination and radioactive material controls.
radiological control area and evaluated contamination and radioactive material controls.
The inspectors selected several sealed sources from inventory records and assessed
The inspectors selected several sealed sources from inventory records and assessed
whether the sources were accounted for and were tested for loose surface contamination.
whether the sources were accounted for and were tested for loose surface contamination.  
 
Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage (1 Sample)
Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions and performed independent
The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions and performed independent
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The inspectors evaluated Exelons source term characterization.
The inspectors evaluated Exelons source term characterization.
Special Dosimetric Situations (1 Sample)
Special Dosimetric Situations (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated Exelons performance for special dosimetric situations.
The inspectors evaluated Exelons performance for special dosimetric situations.  
 
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
71151 - Performance Indicator Verification (2 Samples)
71151 - Performance Indicator Verification (2 Samples)
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the
period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:
period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:  
    (1)   MS05, Safety System Functional Failures
(1)
    (2)   IE03, Unplanned Power Changes
MS05, Safety System Functional Failures  
(2)
IE03, Unplanned Power Changes
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution
Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (1 Sample)
Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (1 Sample)
The inspectors reviewed Exelons implementation of its corrective action program related to
The inspectors reviewed Exelons implementation of its corrective action program related to
the following issues:
the following issues:  
    (1) Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level
(1) Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level
INSPECTION RESULTS
INSPECTION RESULTS
Observations                                           71152
Observations
71152
Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues
Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues
Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level
Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level
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that station leadership accepted mitigating actions vice elimination for issues that potentially
that station leadership accepted mitigating actions vice elimination for issues that potentially
jeopardized safe plant operation. Previous analysis has discovered under certain
jeopardized safe plant operation. Previous analysis has discovered under certain
circumstances that the bar rack heaters were incapable of preventing frazil ice. Given the root
circumstances that the bar rack heaters were incapable of preventing frazil ice. Given the root  
 
cause and the contributing causes, Exelon pursued corrective actions to eliminate the
cause and the contributing causes, Exelon pursued corrective actions to eliminate the
possibility of frazil ice build-up which included removing two of the eight bar racks on the
possibility of frazil ice build-up which included removing two of the eight bar racks on the
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inspectors concluded that Exelons response and corrective actions for this event were
inspectors concluded that Exelons response and corrective actions for this event were
commensurate with the safety significance, were timely, and included appropriate
commensurate with the safety significance, were timely, and included appropriate
compensatory measures.
compensatory measures.  
 
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.  
 
On May 2, 2018, the inspectors presented the quarterly resident inspection results to
On May 2, 2018, the inspectors presented the quarterly resident inspection results to
Mr. Joseph Pacher, Site Vice President, and other members of the Exelon staff.
Mr. Joseph Pacher, Site Vice President, and other members of the Exelon staff.  
 
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
71111.01
71111.01
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Revision 42
Revision 42
FM-19B Flow Diagram Fuel Pool Cleanup and Cooling System, Revision 45
FM-19B Flow Diagram Fuel Pool Cleanup and Cooling System, Revision 45
OP-13F, RHR- Fuel Pool Cooling Assist, Revision 11
OP-13F, RHR-Fuel Pool Cooling Assist, Revision 11
OP-30 Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System, Revision 43
OP-30 Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System, Revision 43
Issue Report
Issue Report
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71111.12
71111.12
Procedures
Procedures
ST-5BB, APRM System B Channel Functional Test, Revision 2
ST-5BB, APRM System B Channel Functional Test, Revision 2  
 
OP-AA-103-102, Watch-Standing Practices, Revision 18
OP-AA-103-102, Watch-Standing Practices, Revision 18
OP-AA-108-112, Plant Status and Configuration, Revision 10
OP-AA-108-112, Plant Status and Configuration, Revision 10
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ST-40D, Daily Surveillance and Channel Check, Revision 112
ST-40D, Daily Surveillance and Channel Check, Revision 112
Issue Reports
Issue Reports
03992613             04071131             04081869             04088480
03992613
04088760             04096823             04097327             04103156
04071131
04103690             04112832
04081869
04088480
04088760
04096823
04097327
04103156
04103690
04112832
Work Order
Work Order
4712278
4712278
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Procedures
Procedures
HU-AA-104-101, Procedure Use and Adherence, Revision 5
HU-AA-104-101, Procedure Use and Adherence, Revision 5
ST-2AN, RHR Loop A Monthly Operability Test, Revision 16
ST-2AN, RHR Loop A Monthly Operability Test, Revision 16  
 
ST-18, Main Control Room Emergency Fan and Damper Operability Test, Revision 33
ST-18, Main Control Room Emergency Fan and Damper Operability Test, Revision 33
ST-76AD, East Diesel Fire Pump 76-P4 Performance Test, Revision 10
ST-76AD, East Diesel Fire Pump 76-P4 Performance Test, Revision 10
WC-AA-111, Surveillance Program Requirements, Revision 5
WC-AA-111, Surveillance Program Requirements, Revision 5
Issue Reports
Issue Reports
04097327             04098786             04103334             04107062
04097327
04114905             04119383
04098786
04103334
04107062
04114905
04119383
Work Orders
Work Orders
4691285             4731093               82691241              04765320
4691285
4731093
2691241
04765320
04666902-32
04666902-32
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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Revision 4
Revision 4
Issue Reports
Issue Reports
04102384             04096595             04080866             04066877
04102384
04063769             04053351
04096595
04080866
04066877
04063769
04053351  
 
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Source leak tests on April 10, 2017 and October 5, 2017 for the following sources:
Source leak tests on April 10, 2017 and October 5, 2017 for the following sources:
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RP-AA-222, Methods for Estimating Internal Exposure from in VIVO Bioassay Data, Revision 5
RP-AA-222, Methods for Estimating Internal Exposure from in VIVO Bioassay Data, Revision 5
RP-AA-250, External Dose Assessment from Contamination, Revision 7
RP-AA-250, External Dose Assessment from Contamination, Revision 7
RP-AA-270, Prenatal Radiation Exposure, Revision 8
RP-AA-270, Prenatal Radiation Exposure, Revision 8  
 
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
NUPIC Audit No. 24229/Duke Audit No. VA16087, GEL Laboratories, October 17-21, 2016
NUPIC Audit No. 24229/Duke Audit No. VA16087, GEL Laboratories, October 17-21, 2016

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Issue date: 05/14/2018
From: Anthony Dimitriadis
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To: Bryan Hanson
Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
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May 14, 2018

SUBJECT:

JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000333/2018001

Dear Mr. Hanson:

On March 31, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (FitzPatrick). On May 2, 2018, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Joseph Pacher, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.

This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Anthony Dimitriadis, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 5 Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Number: 50-333 License Number: DPR-59

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000333/2018001

Inspection Report

Docket Number:

50-333

License Number:

DPR-59

Report Number:

05000333/2018001

Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-001-0048

Licensee:

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

Facility:

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant

Location:

Scriba, NY

Inspection Dates:

January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018

Inspectors:

K. Kolaczyk, Senior Resident Inspector

G. Stock, Resident Inspector

J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

T. Dunn, Operations Engineer

J. Kulp, Senior Reactor Inspector

R. Rolph, Health Physicist

C. Safouri, Project Engineer

A. Turilin, Resident Inspector

Approved By:

A. Dimitriadis, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch 5

Division of Reactor Projects

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring Exelons performance at

FitzPatrick by conducting the baseline inspections described in this report in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.

No findings or more-than-minor violations were identified.

PLANT STATUS

FitzPatrick began the inspection period at rated thermal power. On February 25, 2018, operators reduced power to 54 percent to perform scram time testing and turbine and main steam isolation valve stroke time testing. Operators returned FitzPatrick to rated thermal power March 1, 2018, and the plant remained at or near rated thermal power for the remainder of the inspection period.

INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in IMC 2515, Appendix D, Plant Status, and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess Exelons performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

REACTOR SAFETY

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection

Impending Severe Weather (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated readiness for impending extreme weather conditions prior to the unseasonably cold weather during the week of January 1, 2018.

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment

Partial Walkdown (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems:

(1) Containment air dilution system following completion of maintenance activities conducted the week of January 15, 2018
(2) High pressure coolant injection (HPCI) system on January 18, 2018
(3) Drywell outage cooling system on January 26, 2018
(4) A control room emergency ventilation system with B train inoperable for relay maintenance on March 3, 2018
(5) B spent fuel pool cooling system while the A system was out of service for unplanned maintenance on March 22, 2018

Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the drywell vent and purge and containment pressurization system on March 16, 2018.

71111.05A/Q - Fire Protection Annual/Quarterly

Quarterly Inspection (6 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected areas:

(1) North cable tunnel fire zone CT-4 on January 3, 2018
(2) South cable tunnel fire zone CT-3 on January 3, 2018
(3) Relay room fire zone RR-1 on January 3, 2018
(4) East pipe tunnel fire zone RW-1 on January 18, 2018
(5) Battery room A fire zone BR-1 on February 21, 2018
(6) Interim waste storage facility, fire area yard on March 28, 2018

71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures

Internal Flooding

The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections on floor plug 4, which was removed for west crescent cooler maintenance, on March 9, 2018.

71111.11 - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance

Operator Requalification (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed and evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service water pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring reactor pressure vessel blowdown, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel level instrumentation on January 25, 2018.

Operator Performance (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed B turbine driven feed pump taken to manual to perform operational decision making issue actions for motor gear unit sticking, and the performance of ST-5BB system B channel function test on March 13, 2018.

71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness

Routine Maintenance Effectiveness (2 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:

(1) Structural monitoring program walkdown of the torus room on March 1, 2018
(2) Structural monitoring program walkdown of reactor building refuel floor exterior on March 13, 2018

71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control

The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities:

(1) C battery room ventilation fan maintenance on January 26, 2018
(2) HPCI planned maintenance on February 13, 2018
(3) B station air compressor planned maintenance on February 13, 2018
(4) A and C diesel generators planned maintenance the week of February 19, 2018
(5) Hardened containment vent tie-in to normal ventilation on February 27, 2018

71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments

The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality assessments:

(1) HPCI system with steam trap T-3 allowing steam downstream on January 18, 2018
(2) Standby gas treatment A after excessive runtime without a charcoal sample on January 31, 2018
(3) HPCI foam actuation valve 76-SOV-132 failure to close on February 8, 2018
(4) Bypass valve operability following intermittent partial open indication on February 12, 2018
(5) 70MOD-108A control room vent exhaust fan 4A outlet isolation damper not closed on February 15, 2018
(6) Alternate shutdown panel isolation switches due to Part 21 notification NRC-21-2016-00 on February 23, 2018
(7) Past operability for the safety pump room with the fire dampers covered with herculite on February 27, 2018
(8) HPCI secured during surveillance test due to high flow on March 9, 2018
(9) 70MOD-110A indicated dual with control room vent placed in purge on March 29, 2018

71111.17T - Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments

The inspectors evaluated the following from March 26, 2018 to March 29, 2018:

10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations

(1) JAF-SE-17-01, Main Turbine Steam Valve Testing Periodicity Change, Revision 0
(2) JAF-SE-17-02, Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 0

10 CFR 50.59 Screening/Applicability Determinations

(1)2452, PRCR: AOP-77, Revision 5 (2)

===9000051059, Replace Obsolete 06FM-100 Flow Monitor, Revision 0 (3)9000052728, Fukushima-Spent Fuel Pool Level Instrumentation, Revision 0 (4)9000063007, Install Temporary Pump to Maintain Fire Protection Fire Header Pressure, Revision 1 (5)9000067365, 10MOV-89A/B Replacement, Revision 0 (6)9000068099, Modify DHR Fan Control Circuits For Reverse Operation, Revision 0 (7)9000068175, 92MOD-150A(OP) Replacement with New Model Operator, Revision 0 (8)9000069558, Enlarge Alignment Slot on Fuel Support Casting for Location 38-39, Revision 1

(9) AR04078735, Revision 37 of OP-55B, Revision 0
(10) DRN 16-00288, Revision 36 of OP-55B, Revision 0
(11) DRN-00156, OP-65B, Shutdown Operation, Revision 0
(12) EC 50942, Install Fuses in Remote DC Ammeter Circuits from 71BCB-2A, Revision 0
(13) EC 57625, Changes to the JAF Facility to Support the NYPSA 345kV Capacitor Bank Additions, Revision 0
(14) EC 61046, Disconnect Power and Communication to Smoke Detection Zones 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51 and Retire in Place, Revision 0
(15) EC 61755, Lift Lead for TCV-121B to Ensure Valve Remains in the Fail-Safe Position (Open), Revision 0
(16) EC 620605, Hardened Containment Vent System Phase 2, Revision 0
(17) EC 66088, Provide Isolation Between Secondary Containment and Residual Heat Removal Service Water for Work on 10MOV-89B, Revision 0
(18) EC 66125, Evaluate Increasing the Reactor Protection System Motor-Generator Set Overvoltage Relay Setpoint, Revision 0
(19) EC 9000067410, Replace 3-stage Safety Relief Valves with 2-stage Valves 2RV-71E and 2RV-71F, Revision 0
(20) EC 9000067794, Replacement of 92TIC-101B, Revision 0
(21) EC 9000069344, 12MOV-15 and 12MOV-18 Throttle Capability, Revision 0
(22) JAF-SCN-18-008, 125 Vdc Station Battery and Charger Surveillance Test, Revision 0
(23) JAF-SCN-18-021, IMP-93.1, Emergency Diesel Generator Pressure Switch Calibration, Revision 0
(24) JAF-SCN-18-026, Cut and Cap Body Drain Lines, Revision 0
(25) JAF-SCR-18-017, AOP-56, Intake Water Level Trouble Procedure Revision, Revision 0
(26) OP-22, Diesel Generator Emergency Power, Revision 62, Revision 0
(27) TRM 17-003, Technical Requirements Manual, Appendix I, Surveillance Requirement 3.3.1.1.8 Frequency Change, Revision 0

71111.19 - Post Maintenance Testing

The inspectors evaluated post maintenance testing for the following maintenance/repair activities:

(1) 76-P4 run preventive maintenance on February 12, 2018
(2) HPCI system turbine steam supply drain trap replacement on February 13, 2018
(3) Installation of Fukushima nitrogen supply line 27AOV-117 on February 28, 2018
(4) B turbine driven feed pump motor gear unit replacement and testing on February 28, 2018
(5) B control room emergency ventilation system relay maintenance on March 13, 2018
(6) A residual heat removal maintenance window on March 22, 2018
(7) A emergency diesel generator circulating oil pump coupling replacement and realignment on March 28, 2018

71111.22 - Surveillance Testing

The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:

Routine

(1) ST-9BA, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C Full Load Test and Emergency Service Water Pump Operability Test, on January 29, 2017
(2) MST-071.16, Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, on February 8, 2018
(3) ST-9R, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C System Quick-Start Operability Test and Offsite Circuit Verification, on February 5, 2018

Inservice===

(1) ST-2AL, A Residual Heat Removal Quarterly Operability Test (IST), on January 2, 2018
(2) ST-25BB, Containment Atmosphere Dilution System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST),on January 19, 2018

71114.06 - Drill Evaluation

Drill/Training Evolution (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service water pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring reactor pressure vessel blowdown, an alert declaration, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel level instrumentation which led to a site area emergency declaration, on January 25,

RADIATION SAFETY

71124.01 - Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls

Radiological Hazard Assessment (1 Sample)

The inspectors reviewed recent plant radiation surveys and for radiological hazards to onsite workers or members of the public. The inspectors evaluated assessments and controls for new radiological hazards.

Instructions to Workers (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated instructions provided to workers.

Contamination and Radioactive Material Control (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed the monitoring of potentially contaminated material leaving the radiological control area and evaluated contamination and radioactive material controls.

The inspectors selected several sealed sources from inventory records and assessed whether the sources were accounted for and were tested for loose surface contamination.

Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions and performed independent radiation measurements during facility walk-downs and observation of radiological work activities. The inspectors assessed whether posted surveys, radiation work permits, worker radiological briefings, and the use of continuous air monitoring and dosimetry monitoring were consistent with the present conditions.

High Radiation Area and Very High Radiation Area Controls (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated risk-significant high radiation area and very high radiation area controls, including postings and physical barriers.

Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician radiological performance.

71124.02 - Occupational As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Planning and Controls

Verification of Dose Estimates and Exposure Tracking Systems (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated dose estimates and exposure tracking.

Radiation Worker Performance (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician performance.

71124.03 - In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Use (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated Exelons self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) program at FitzPatrick to include surveillance records for three SCBAs staged in-plant for use during emergencies, procedures, maintenance and test records, the refilling and transporting of SCBA air bottles, SCBA mask size availability, and the qualifications of personnel performing service and repair of this equipment.

71124.04 - Occupational Dose Assessment

Source Term Characterization (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated Exelons source term characterization.

Special Dosimetric Situations (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated Exelons performance for special dosimetric situations.

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

71151 - Performance Indicator Verification

The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:

(1) MS05, Safety System Functional Failures
(2) IE03, Unplanned Power Changes

71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution

Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (1 Sample)

The inspectors reviewed Exelons implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:

(1) Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level

INSPECTION RESULTS

Observations 71152 Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level

On January 23, 2016, during power ascension following a downpower for hydraulic control unit maintenance, the station experienced a reduction in intake level. Operators initially attempted to perform a rapid downpower with the intent of securing two circulating water pumps. After securing the first circulating water pump, intake level momentarily began to rise and then continued to lower. When intake level decreased to the procedurally required minimal intake level, operators inserted a manual scram. Exelon determined the cause of the scram was frazil ice build-up on the bar racks at the intake structure, which is an infrequent occurrence, but is expected during winter months during specific meteorological conditions.

FitzPatrick has experienced frazil ice build-up previously in 1996, 2004, 2008, and 2010.

However, only in 1996 did the event result in a unit scram, which resulted in a number of corrective actions, including new procedures to combat intake level issues. Since the 2004 - 2010 events did not result in a reactor scram, the evaluations for the events were not as in depth or as scrutinizing as the 1996 event. Exelon recognized that these prior events were missed opportunities to not just mitigate the build-up of frazil ice but evaluate and eliminate the potential. Another factor that potentially affected how rapidly the January 2016 progressed, was the re-tubing of the FitzPatrick main condensers in 2015, which increased the flow rate through the intake, which can expedite frazil ice formation in the intake system.

Exelon noted this item in the root cause investigation that was completed following the 2016 scram, and implemented several corrective actions to address this issue.

The inspectors reviewed the 2016 Exelon root cause analysis documented under IR 03992624. Exelon concluded the event was casued by frazil ice buildup. Contributing causes were that the procedures for mitigating the impact of frazil ice formation were ineffective, and that station leadership accepted mitigating actions vice elimination for issues that potentially jeopardized safe plant operation. Previous analysis has discovered under certain circumstances that the bar rack heaters were incapable of preventing frazil ice. Given the root cause and the contributing causes, Exelon pursued corrective actions to eliminate the possibility of frazil ice build-up which included removing two of the eight bar racks on the intake structure as corrective actions. The removal of the two bar racks will allow for sufficient intake flow should the remaining racks be impeded by frazil ice.

The inspectors noted this winter FitzPatrick had no indications of frazil ice build-up or intake level issues which would appear to demonstrate that the removal of the bar racks has improved FitzPatricks ability to mitigate frazil ice buildup. Further corrective actions include installing an intake level rate of change alarm, revising procedures to increase lake level monitoring during high frazil ice likelihood conditions, and to communicate with Nine Mile Point Unit 1 and 2 and take action if either plant experiences indications of intake icing. The inspectors concluded that Exelons response and corrective actions for this event were commensurate with the safety significance, were timely, and included appropriate compensatory measures.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

On May 2, 2018, the inspectors presented the quarterly resident inspection results to Mr. Joseph Pacher, Site Vice President, and other members of the Exelon staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

71111.01

Issue Report

04087668

71111.04

Procedures

CAD System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST) ST-25BB, Revision 4

DBD-070, Control Room and Relay Room Ventilation and Cooling Systems, Revision 4

FB-35E, Flow Diagram Control Room Area Service and Chilled Water System 70, Revision 38

FB-45A, Flow Diagram Control and Relay Rooms Heating and Ventilation System 70,

Revision 42

FM-19B Flow Diagram Fuel Pool Cleanup and Cooling System, Revision 45

OP-13F, RHR-Fuel Pool Cooling Assist, Revision 11

OP-30 Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System, Revision 43

Issue Report

04088760

Drawings

FM-15A, Flow Diagram Reactor Bldg Cooling Water System 15, Revision 65

FM-132A, Temporary Drywell Cooling System 68, Revision 5MSK-1652, Drywell Temporary

Cooling System 68, Revision 4

FM-18A, Flow Diagram, Drywell Inerting C.

A.D. and Purge System, Revision 57

FM-18B, Flow Diagram, Drywell Inerting C.

A.D. Purge and Containment DP System 27,

Revision 44

FM-25A, Flow Diagram High Pressure Coolant Injection System 23, Revision 75

FM-48A, Flow Diagram Standby Gas Treatment System 01-125, Revision 32

71111.05

Procedures

JAF Fire Hazards Analysis JAF-RPT-04-00478, Revision 3

PFP-OUT25, Interim Waste Storage Facility Fire Area/Yard, Revision 0

PFP-PWR04 Battery Room Complex, EL 272, Fire Area/Zone BR-1, Br-2, BR-3, BR-4,

Revision 2

PFP-PWR37, East Pipe Tunnel Elevation 258 Fire Area/Zone XIX/RW-1, Revision 002

71111.06

Procedures

AP-16.14, Hazard Barrier Controls, Revision 7

CC-AA-201, Plant Barrier Control Program, Revision 12

71111.12

Procedures

ST-5BB, APRM System B Channel Functional Test, Revision 2

OP-AA-103-102, Watch-Standing Practices, Revision 18

OP-AA-108-112, Plant Status and Configuration, Revision 10

Issue Report

04114489

Miscellaneous

JAF-1-2017-0609, Revision 1

71111.12

Procedures

ER-AA-450, Structures Monitoring, Revision 6

JAF-RPT-07-00006, Maintenance Rule Structural Monitoring Report, Revision 6

Issue Report

04114448

71111.13

Procedures

AP-10.10, On-Line Risk Assessment, Revision 9

EN-WM-104, On-Line Risk Assessment, Revision 12

OP-AA-108-117, Protected Equipment Program, Revision 4

71111.15

Procedures

FB-45A, Control and Relay Rooms Heating and Ventilation System 70, Revision 42

OP-AA-108-115, Operability Determinations, Revision 20

RP-RESP-03.02, SGTS, CREVAS, and TSCVASS Testing, Revision 19

ST-4N, HPCI Quick-Start, Inservice, and Transient Monitoring Test (IST), Revision 66

ST-40D, Daily Surveillance and Channel Check, Revision 112

Issue Reports

03992613

04071131

04081869

04088480

04088760

04096823

04097327

04103156

04103690

04112832

Work Order 4712278

Drawings

Control and Relay Rooms Hearing and Ventilation System Flow Diagram 70, Revision 42

FM-25A, Flow Diagram High Pressure Injection System 23, Revision 75

71111.19

Procedures

HU-AA-104-101, Procedure Use and Adherence, Revision 5

ST-2AN, RHR Loop A Monthly Operability Test, Revision 16

ST-18, Main Control Room Emergency Fan and Damper Operability Test, Revision 33

ST-76AD, East Diesel Fire Pump 76-P4 Performance Test, Revision 10

WC-AA-111, Surveillance Program Requirements, Revision 5

Issue Reports

04097327

04098786

04103334

04107062

04114905

04119383

Work Orders

4691285

4731093

2691241

04765320

04666902-32

Miscellaneous

Engineering Change 50781

71111.22

Procedures

MST-071.16, 24V Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, Revision 14

ST-2AL, RHR Loop A Quarterly Operability Test (IST), Revision 37

ST-9BA, EDG A and C Full Load Test and ESW Pump Operability Test, Revision 16

ST-9R, EDG System Quick-Start Operability Test and Offsite Circuit Verification, Revision 9

Work Orders

04710258

04733734

71124.01

Procedures

EN-RP-105, Radiological Work Permits, Revision 16

EN-RP-106, Radiological Survey Documentation, Revision 7

EN-RP-106-01, Radiological Survey Guidelines, Revision 3

EN-RP-108, Radiation Protection Posting, Revision 18

EN-RP-121, Radioactive Material Control, Revision 13

RP-AA-18, Radiological Posting and Labeling Program Description, Revision 1

RP-AA-300, Radiological Survey Program, Revision 15

RP-AA-376, Radiological Posting, Labeling, and Markings, Revision 9

RP-AA-460, Controls for High and Locked High Radiation Areas, Revision 30

RP-AA-460-002, Additional High Radiation Exposure Control, Revision 3

RP-AA-460-003, Access to HRAS/LHRAS and Contaminated Areas in Response to a Potential

or Actual Emergency, Revision 9

RP-AA-504, Unconditional Release Survey Method, Revision 14

RP-AA-503-F-01, Unconditional Release Instructions Using the Small Articles Monitor for

Personal Items Used in the Radiologically Controlled Area and in a Contaminated Area,

Revision 4

Issue Reports

04102384

04096595

04080866

04066877

04063769

04053351

Miscellaneous

Source leak tests on April 10, 2017 and October 5, 2017 for the following sources:

S008, S009, S014, S021, S126, S146, S388, S390, S391, S392, S395, S396, S576, S934,

S935, S1018, S1029

71124.02

Procedures

EN-RP-110, ALARA Program, Revision 14

EN-RP-110-01, ALARA Initiative Deferrals, Revision 1

EN-RP-110-03, Collective Radiation Exposure Reduction Guidelines, Revision 4

EN-RP-110-04, Radiation Protection Risk Assessment Process, Revision 7

EN-RP-110-05, ALARA Planning and Controls, Revision 3

RP-AA-400-1001, Establishing Collective Radiation Exposure Annual Business Plan Goals,

Revision 4

RP-AA-400-1004, Emergent Dose Control and Authorization, Revision 9

RP-AA-401, Operational ALARA Planning and Controls, Revision 22

RP-AA-441, Total Effective Dose Equivalent (EDE) ALARA Evaluation, Revision 8

Issue Reports

04053610

04060956

04071477

71124.03

Procedures

EN-RP-131, Air Sampling, Revision 15

EN-RP-503, Selection, Issue and Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment, Revision 7

RP-AA-301, Radiological Air Sampling Program, Revision 10

RP-AA-302, Determination of Alpha Levels and Monitoring, Revision 8

RP-AA-825, Maintenance, Care and Inspection of Respiratory Protective Equipment, Revision 8

RP-RESP-08.02, Air Compressor, Bauer Unicus III, Revision 6

Issue Reports

04061257

04089450

Miscellaneous

LO Number A/R 04001198, Airborne Radioactivity Program, Respiratory Program, Personnel

Monitoring Program and Bioassay Program, October 16, 2017

71124.04

Procedures

RP-AA-203-1001, Personnel Exposure Investigations, Revision 10

RP-AA-210, Dosimetry Issue, Usage, and Control, Revision 28

RP-AA-215, Calculating and Crediting Dose from Noble Gas Exposure, Revision 1

RP-AA-222, Methods for Estimating Internal Exposure from in VIVO Bioassay Data, Revision 5

RP-AA-250, External Dose Assessment from Contamination, Revision 7

RP-AA-270, Prenatal Radiation Exposure, Revision 8

Miscellaneous

NUPIC Audit No. 24229/Duke Audit No. VA16087, GEL Laboratories, October 17-21, 2016

71151

Procedure

EN-LI-114, Performance Indicator Process, Revision 7

71152

Procedures

OP-4, Circulating Water System, Revision 81

AOP-56, Intake Water Level Trouble, Revision 15

Issue Reports

03992624

04087426

Miscellaneous

EC 621217 - Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 21

Root Cause Report - CR-JAF-2016-00243, SCRAM Due to Lowering Screenwell Water Level

UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION I

2100 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100

KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSLYVANIA 19406-2713

May 14, 2018

Mr. Bryan C. Hanson

Senior Vice President, Exelon Generation Company, LLC

President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Exelon Nuclear

4300 Winfield Road

Warrenville, IL 60555

SUBJECT:

JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - INTEGRATED

INSPECTION REPORT 05000333/2018001

Dear Mr. Hanson:

On March 31, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection

at the James

A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (FitzPatrick). On May 2, 2018, the NRC

inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Joseph Pacher, Site Vice President,

and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed

report.

The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.

This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection

and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and the NRC Public Document Room

in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 2.390, Public

Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Anthony Dimitriadis, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch 5

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Number: 50-333

License Number: DPR-59

Enclosure:

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5/14/18

5/14/18

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Inspection Report

Docket Number:

50-333

License Number:

DPR-59

Report Number:

05000333/2018001

Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-001-0048

Licensee:

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

Facility:

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant

Location:

Scriba, NY

Inspection Dates:

January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018

Inspectors:

K. Kolaczyk, Senior Resident Inspector
G. Stock, Resident Inspector
J. Ambrosini, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
T. Dunn, Operations Engineer
J. Kulp, Senior Reactor Inspector
R. Rolph, Health Physicist
C. Safouri, Project Engineer
A. Turilin, Resident Inspector

Approved By:

A. Dimitriadis, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch 5

Division of Reactor Projects

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring Exelons performance at

FitzPatrick by conducting the baseline inspections described in this report in accordance with

the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for

overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to

https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.

No findings or more-than-minor violations were identified.

PLANT STATUS

FitzPatrick began the inspection period at rated thermal power. On February 25, 2018,

operators reduced power to 54 percent to perform scram time testing and turbine and main

steam isolation valve stroke time testing. Operators returned FitzPatrick to rated thermal power

March 1, 2018, and the plant remained at or near rated thermal power for the remainder of the

inspection period.

INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in

effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with

their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-

rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared

complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met

consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection

Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in

IMC 2515, Appendix D, Plant Status, and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem

Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,

observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess Exelons performance and compliance

with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

REACTOR SAFETY

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection

Impending Severe Weather (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated readiness for impending extreme weather conditions prior to the

unseasonably cold weather during the week of January 1, 2018.

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment

Partial Walkdown (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following

systems:

(1) Containment air dilution system following completion of maintenance activities

conducted the week of January 15, 2018

(2) High pressure coolant injection (HPCI) system on January 18, 2018

(3) Drywell outage cooling system on January 26, 2018

(4) A control room emergency ventilation system with B train inoperable for relay

maintenance on March 3, 2018

(5) B spent fuel pool cooling system while the A system was out of service for unplanned

maintenance on March 22, 2018

Complete Walkdown (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the drywell

vent and purge and containment pressurization system on March 16, 2018.

71111.05A/Q - Fire Protection Annual/Quarterly

Quarterly Inspection (6 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected

areas:

(1) North cable tunnel fire zone CT-4 on January 3, 2018

(2) South cable tunnel fire zone CT-3 on January 3, 2018

(3) Relay room fire zone RR-1 on January 3, 2018

(4) East pipe tunnel fire zone RW-1 on January 18, 2018

(5) Battery room A fire zone BR-1 on February 21, 2018

(6) Interim waste storage facility, fire area yard on March 28, 2018

71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures (1 Sample)

Internal Flooding

The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections on floor plug 4, which was

removed for west crescent cooler maintenance, on March 9, 2018.

71111.11 - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance

Operator Requalification (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed and evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service

water pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring

reactor pressure vessel blowdown, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel level

instrumentation on January 25, 2018.

Operator Performance (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed B turbine driven feed pump taken to manual to perform

operational decision making issue actions for motor gear unit sticking, and the performance

of ST-5BB system B channel function test on March 13, 2018.

71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness

Routine Maintenance Effectiveness (2 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated

with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:

(1) Structural monitoring program walkdown of the torus room on March 1, 2018

(2) Structural monitoring program walkdown of reactor building refuel floor exterior on

March 13, 2018

71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (5 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent

work activities:

(1) C battery room ventilation fan maintenance on January 26, 2018

(2) HPCI planned maintenance on February 13, 2018

(3) B station air compressor planned maintenance on February 13, 2018

(4) A and C diesel generators planned maintenance the week of February 19, 2018

(5) Hardened containment vent tie-in to normal ventilation on February 27, 2018

71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments (9 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality

assessments:

(1) HPCI system with steam trap T-3 allowing steam downstream on January 18, 2018

(2) Standby gas treatment A after excessive runtime without a charcoal sample on

January 31, 2018

(3) HPCI foam actuation valve 76-SOV-132 failure to close on February 8, 2018

(4) Bypass valve operability following intermittent partial open indication on

February 12, 2018

(5) 70MOD-108A control room vent exhaust fan 4A outlet isolation damper not closed on

February 15, 2018

(6) Alternate shutdown panel isolation switches due to Part 21 notification NRC-21-2016-00

on February 23, 2018

(7) Past operability for the safety pump room with the fire dampers covered with herculite on

February 27, 2018

(8) HPCI secured during surveillance test due to high flow on March 9, 2018

(9) 70MOD-110A indicated dual with control room vent placed in purge on March 29, 2018

71111.17T - Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments (29 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the following from March 26, 2018 to March 29, 2018:

CFR 50.59 Evaluations

(1)

JAF-SE-17-01, Main Turbine Steam Valve Testing Periodicity Change, Revision 0

(2)

JAF-SE-17-02, Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 0

CFR 50.59 Screening/Applicability Determinations

(1)

2452, PRCR: AOP-77, Revision 5

(2)

9000051059, Replace Obsolete 06FM-100 Flow Monitor, Revision 0

(3)

9000052728, Fukushima-Spent Fuel Pool Level Instrumentation, Revision 0

(4)

9000063007, Install Temporary Pump to Maintain Fire Protection Fire Header

Pressure, Revision 1

(5)

9000067365, 10MOV-89A/B Replacement, Revision 0

(6)

9000068099, Modify DHR Fan Control Circuits For Reverse Operation, Revision 0

(7)

9000068175, 92MOD-150A(OP) Replacement with New Model Operator, Revision 0

(8)

9000069558, Enlarge Alignment Slot on Fuel Support Casting for Location 38-39,

Revision 1

(9)

AR04078735, Revision 37 of OP-55B, Revision 0

(10) DRN 16-00288, Revision 36 of OP-55B, Revision 0

(11) DRN-00156, OP-65B, Shutdown Operation, Revision 0

(12) EC 50942, Install Fuses in Remote DC Ammeter Circuits from 71BCB-2A, Revision 0

(13) EC 57625, Changes to the JAF Facility to Support the NYPSA 345kV Capacitor Bank

Additions, Revision 0

(14) EC 61046, Disconnect Power and Communication to Smoke Detection Zones 47, 48,

49, 50, and 51 and Retire in Place, Revision 0

(15) EC 61755, Lift Lead for TCV-121B to Ensure Valve Remains in the Fail-Safe Position

(Open), Revision 0

(16) EC 620605, Hardened Containment Vent System Phase 2, Revision 0

(17) EC 66088, Provide Isolation Between Secondary Containment and Residual Heat

Removal Service Water for Work on 10MOV-89B, Revision 0

(18) EC 66125, Evaluate Increasing the Reactor Protection System Motor-Generator Set

Overvoltage Relay Setpoint, Revision 0

(19) EC 9000067410, Replace 3-stage Safety Relief Valves with 2-stage Valves 2RV-71E

and 2RV-71F, Revision 0

(20) EC 9000067794, Replacement of 92TIC-101B, Revision 0

(21) EC 9000069344, 12MOV-15 and 12MOV-18 Throttle Capability, Revision 0

(22) JAF-SCN-18-008, 125 Vdc Station Battery and Charger Surveillance Test, Revision 0

(23) JAF-SCN-18-021, IMP-93.1, Emergency Diesel Generator Pressure Switch

Calibration, Revision 0

(24) JAF-SCN-18-026, Cut and Cap Body Drain Lines, Revision 0

(25) JAF-SCR-18-017, AOP-56, Intake Water Level Trouble Procedure Revision,

Revision 0

(26) OP-22, Diesel Generator Emergency Power, Revision 62, Revision 0

(27) TRM 17-003, Technical Requirements Manual, Appendix I, Surveillance Requirement 3.3.1.1.8 Frequency Change, Revision 0

71111.19 - Post Maintenance Testing (7 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated post maintenance testing for the following maintenance/repair

activities:

(1) 76-P4 run preventive maintenance on February 12, 2018

(2) HPCI system turbine steam supply drain trap replacement on February 13, 2018

(3) Installation of Fukushima nitrogen supply line 27AOV-117 on February 28, 2018

(4) B turbine driven feed pump motor gear unit replacement and testing on February 28,

2018

(5) B control room emergency ventilation system relay maintenance on March 13, 2018

(6) A residual heat removal maintenance window on March 22, 2018

(7) A emergency diesel generator circulating oil pump coupling replacement and

realignment on March 28, 2018

71111.22 - Surveillance Testing

The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:

Routine (3 Samples)

(1) ST-9BA, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C Full Load Test and Emergency Service

Water Pump Operability Test, on January 29, 2017

(2) MST-071.16, Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, on February 8, 2018

(3) ST-9R, Emergency Diesel Generator A and C System Quick-Start Operability Test and

Offsite Circuit Verification, on February 5, 2018

Inservice (2 Samples)

(1) ST-2AL, A Residual Heat Removal Quarterly Operability Test (IST), on January 2,

2018

(2) ST-25BB, Containment Atmosphere Dilution System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST),

on January 19, 2018

71114.06 - Drill Evaluation

Drill/Training Evolution (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated a simulator scenario including swapping of service water

pumps, a loss of the T-13 transformer, a steam leak inside the drywell requiring reactor

pressure vessel blowdown, an alert declaration, and the loss of all reactor pressure vessel

level instrumentation which led to a site area emergency declaration, on January 25,

2018.

RADIATION SAFETY

71124.01 - Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls

Radiological Hazard Assessment (1 Sample)

The inspectors reviewed recent plant radiation surveys and for radiological hazards to onsite

workers or members of the public. The inspectors evaluated assessments and controls for

new radiological hazards.

Instructions to Workers (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated instructions provided to workers.

Contamination and Radioactive Material Control (1 Sample)

The inspectors observed the monitoring of potentially contaminated material leaving the

radiological control area and evaluated contamination and radioactive material controls.

The inspectors selected several sealed sources from inventory records and assessed

whether the sources were accounted for and were tested for loose surface contamination.

Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions and performed independent

radiation measurements during facility walk-downs and observation of radiological work

activities. The inspectors assessed whether posted surveys, radiation work permits, worker

radiological briefings, and the use of continuous air monitoring and dosimetry monitoring

were consistent with the present conditions.

High Radiation Area and Very High Radiation Area Controls (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated risk-significant high radiation area and very high radiation area

controls, including postings and physical barriers.

Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician radiological

performance.

71124.02 - Occupational As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Planning and Controls

Verification of Dose Estimates and Exposure Tracking Systems (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated dose estimates and exposure tracking.

Radiation Worker Performance (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician performance.

71124.03 - In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Use (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated Exelons self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) program at

FitzPatrick to include surveillance records for three SCBAs staged in-plant for use during

emergencies, procedures, maintenance and test records, the refilling and transporting of

SCBA air bottles, SCBA mask size availability, and the qualifications of personnel

performing service and repair of this equipment.

71124.04 - Occupational Dose Assessment

Source Term Characterization (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated Exelons source term characterization.

Special Dosimetric Situations (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated Exelons performance for special dosimetric situations.

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

71151 - Performance Indicator Verification (2 Samples)

The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below for the

period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:

(1)

MS05, Safety System Functional Failures

(2)

IE03, Unplanned Power Changes

71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution

Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (1 Sample)

The inspectors reviewed Exelons implementation of its corrective action program related to

the following issues:

(1) Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level

INSPECTION RESULTS

Observations

71152

Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues

Reactor Scram Due to Frazil Ice Build-up and Subsequent Lowering Intake Level

On January 23, 2016, during power ascension following a downpower for hydraulic control

unit maintenance, the station experienced a reduction in intake level. Operators initially

attempted to perform a rapid downpower with the intent of securing two circulating water

pumps. After securing the first circulating water pump, intake level momentarily began to rise

and then continued to lower. When intake level decreased to the procedurally required

minimal intake level, operators inserted a manual scram. Exelon determined the cause of the

scram was frazil ice build-up on the bar racks at the intake structure, which is an infrequent

occurrence, but is expected during winter months during specific meteorological conditions.

FitzPatrick has experienced frazil ice build-up previously in 1996, 2004, 2008, and 2010.

However, only in 1996 did the event result in a unit scram, which resulted in a number of

corrective actions, including new procedures to combat intake level issues. Since the 2004 -

2010 events did not result in a reactor scram, the evaluations for the events were not as in

depth or as scrutinizing as the 1996 event. Exelon recognized that these prior events were

missed opportunities to not just mitigate the build-up of frazil ice but evaluate and eliminate

the potential. Another factor that potentially affected how rapidly the January 2016

progressed, was the re-tubing of the FitzPatrick main condensers in 2015, which increased

the flow rate through the intake, which can expedite frazil ice formation in the intake system.

Exelon noted this item in the root cause investigation that was completed following the 2016

scram, and implemented several corrective actions to address this issue.

The inspectors reviewed the 2016 Exelon root cause analysis documented under IR

03992624. Exelon concluded the event was casued by frazil ice buildup. Contributing causes

were that the procedures for mitigating the impact of frazil ice formation were ineffective, and

that station leadership accepted mitigating actions vice elimination for issues that potentially

jeopardized safe plant operation. Previous analysis has discovered under certain

circumstances that the bar rack heaters were incapable of preventing frazil ice. Given the root

cause and the contributing causes, Exelon pursued corrective actions to eliminate the

possibility of frazil ice build-up which included removing two of the eight bar racks on the

intake structure as corrective actions. The removal of the two bar racks will allow for sufficient

intake flow should the remaining racks be impeded by frazil ice.

The inspectors noted this winter FitzPatrick had no indications of frazil ice build-up or intake

level issues which would appear to demonstrate that the removal of the bar racks has

improved FitzPatricks ability to mitigate frazil ice buildup. Further corrective actions include

installing an intake level rate of change alarm, revising procedures to increase lake level

monitoring during high frazil ice likelihood conditions, and to communicate with Nine Mile

Point Unit 1 and 2 and take action if either plant experiences indications of intake icing. The

inspectors concluded that Exelons response and corrective actions for this event were

commensurate with the safety significance, were timely, and included appropriate

compensatory measures.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

On May 2, 2018, the inspectors presented the quarterly resident inspection results to

Mr. Joseph Pacher, Site Vice President, and other members of the Exelon staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

71111.01

Issue Report

04087668

71111.04

Procedures

CAD System B Quarterly Operability Test (IST) ST-25BB, Revision 4

DBD-070, Control Room and Relay Room Ventilation and Cooling Systems, Revision 4

FB-35E, Flow Diagram Control Room Area Service and Chilled Water System 70, Revision 38

FB-45A, Flow Diagram Control and Relay Rooms Heating and Ventilation System 70,

Revision 42

FM-19B Flow Diagram Fuel Pool Cleanup and Cooling System, Revision 45

OP-13F, RHR-Fuel Pool Cooling Assist, Revision 11

OP-30 Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System, Revision 43

Issue Report

04088760

Drawings

FM-15A, Flow Diagram Reactor Bldg Cooling Water System 15, Revision 65

FM-132A, Temporary Drywell Cooling System 68, Revision 5MSK-1652, Drywell Temporary

Cooling System 68, Revision 4

FM-18A, Flow Diagram, Drywell Inerting C.

A.D. and Purge System, Revision 57

FM-18B, Flow Diagram, Drywell Inerting C.

A.D. Purge and Containment DP System 27,

Revision 44

FM-25A, Flow Diagram High Pressure Coolant Injection System 23, Revision 75

FM-48A, Flow Diagram Standby Gas Treatment System 01-125, Revision 32

71111.05

Procedures

JAF Fire Hazards Analysis JAF-RPT-04-00478, Revision 3

PFP-OUT25, Interim Waste Storage Facility Fire Area/Yard, Revision 0

PFP-PWR04 Battery Room Complex, EL 272, Fire Area/Zone BR-1, Br-2, BR-3, BR-4,

Revision 2

PFP-PWR37, East Pipe Tunnel Elevation 258 Fire Area/Zone XIX/RW-1, Revision 002

71111.06

Procedures

AP-16.14, Hazard Barrier Controls, Revision 7

CC-AA-201, Plant Barrier Control Program, Revision 12

71111.12

Procedures

ST-5BB, APRM System B Channel Functional Test, Revision 2

OP-AA-103-102, Watch-Standing Practices, Revision 18

OP-AA-108-112, Plant Status and Configuration, Revision 10

Issue Report

04114489

Miscellaneous

JAF-1-2017-0609, Revision 1

71111.12

Procedures

ER-AA-450, Structures Monitoring, Revision 6

JAF-RPT-07-00006, Maintenance Rule Structural Monitoring Report, Revision 6

Issue Report

04114448

71111.13

Procedures

AP-10.10, On-Line Risk Assessment, Revision 9

EN-WM-104, On-Line Risk Assessment, Revision 12

OP-AA-108-117, Protected Equipment Program, Revision 4

71111.15

Procedures

FB-45A, Control and Relay Rooms Heating and Ventilation System 70, Revision 42

OP-AA-108-115, Operability Determinations, Revision 20

RP-RESP-03.02, SGTS, CREVAS, and TSCVASS Testing, Revision 19

ST-4N, HPCI Quick-Start, Inservice, and Transient Monitoring Test (IST), Revision 66

ST-40D, Daily Surveillance and Channel Check, Revision 112

Issue Reports

03992613

04071131

04081869

04088480

04088760

04096823

04097327

04103156

04103690

04112832

Work Order 4712278

Drawings

Control and Relay Rooms Hearing and Ventilation System Flow Diagram 70, Revision 42

FM-25A, Flow Diagram High Pressure Injection System 23, Revision 75

71111.19

Procedures

HU-AA-104-101, Procedure Use and Adherence, Revision 5

ST-2AN, RHR Loop A Monthly Operability Test, Revision 16

ST-18, Main Control Room Emergency Fan and Damper Operability Test, Revision 33

ST-76AD, East Diesel Fire Pump 76-P4 Performance Test, Revision 10

WC-AA-111, Surveillance Program Requirements, Revision 5

Issue Reports

04097327

04098786

04103334

04107062

04114905

04119383

Work Orders

4691285

4731093

2691241

04765320

04666902-32

Miscellaneous

Engineering Change 50781

71111.22

Procedures

MST-071.16, 24V Instrument Battery Quarterly Surveillance Test, Revision 14

ST-2AL, RHR Loop A Quarterly Operability Test (IST), Revision 37

ST-9BA, EDG A and C Full Load Test and ESW Pump Operability Test, Revision 16

ST-9R, EDG System Quick-Start Operability Test and Offsite Circuit Verification, Revision 9

Work Orders

04710258

04733734

71124.01

Procedures

EN-RP-105, Radiological Work Permits, Revision 16

EN-RP-106, Radiological Survey Documentation, Revision 7

EN-RP-106-01, Radiological Survey Guidelines, Revision 3

EN-RP-108, Radiation Protection Posting, Revision 18

EN-RP-121, Radioactive Material Control, Revision 13

RP-AA-18, Radiological Posting and Labeling Program Description, Revision 1

RP-AA-300, Radiological Survey Program, Revision 15

RP-AA-376, Radiological Posting, Labeling, and Markings, Revision 9

RP-AA-460, Controls for High and Locked High Radiation Areas, Revision 30

RP-AA-460-002, Additional High Radiation Exposure Control, Revision 3

RP-AA-460-003, Access to HRAS/LHRAS and Contaminated Areas in Response to a Potential

or Actual Emergency, Revision 9

RP-AA-504, Unconditional Release Survey Method, Revision 14

RP-AA-503-F-01, Unconditional Release Instructions Using the Small Articles Monitor for

Personal Items Used in the Radiologically Controlled Area and in a Contaminated Area,

Revision 4

Issue Reports

04102384

04096595

04080866

04066877

04063769

04053351

Miscellaneous

Source leak tests on April 10, 2017 and October 5, 2017 for the following sources:

S008, S009, S014, S021, S126, S146, S388, S390, S391, S392, S395, S396, S576, S934,

S935, S1018, S1029

71124.02

Procedures

EN-RP-110, ALARA Program, Revision 14

EN-RP-110-01, ALARA Initiative Deferrals, Revision 1

EN-RP-110-03, Collective Radiation Exposure Reduction Guidelines, Revision 4

EN-RP-110-04, Radiation Protection Risk Assessment Process, Revision 7

EN-RP-110-05, ALARA Planning and Controls, Revision 3

RP-AA-400-1001, Establishing Collective Radiation Exposure Annual Business Plan Goals,

Revision 4

RP-AA-400-1004, Emergent Dose Control and Authorization, Revision 9

RP-AA-401, Operational ALARA Planning and Controls, Revision 22

RP-AA-441, Total Effective Dose Equivalent (EDE) ALARA Evaluation, Revision 8

Issue Reports

04053610

04060956

04071477

71124.03

Procedures

EN-RP-131, Air Sampling, Revision 15

EN-RP-503, Selection, Issue and Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment, Revision 7

RP-AA-301, Radiological Air Sampling Program, Revision 10

RP-AA-302, Determination of Alpha Levels and Monitoring, Revision 8

RP-AA-825, Maintenance, Care and Inspection of Respiratory Protective Equipment, Revision 8

RP-RESP-08.02, Air Compressor, Bauer Unicus III, Revision 6

Issue Reports

04061257

04089450

Miscellaneous

LO Number A/R 04001198, Airborne Radioactivity Program, Respiratory Program, Personnel

Monitoring Program and Bioassay Program, October 16, 2017

71124.04

Procedures

RP-AA-203-1001, Personnel Exposure Investigations, Revision 10

RP-AA-210, Dosimetry Issue, Usage, and Control, Revision 28

RP-AA-215, Calculating and Crediting Dose from Noble Gas Exposure, Revision 1

RP-AA-222, Methods for Estimating Internal Exposure from in VIVO Bioassay Data, Revision 5

RP-AA-250, External Dose Assessment from Contamination, Revision 7

RP-AA-270, Prenatal Radiation Exposure, Revision 8

Miscellaneous

NUPIC Audit No. 24229/Duke Audit No. VA16087, GEL Laboratories, October 17-21, 2016

71151

Procedure

EN-LI-114, Performance Indicator Process, Revision 7

71152

Procedures

OP-4, Circulating Water System, Revision 81

AOP-56, Intake Water Level Trouble, Revision 15

Issue Reports

03992624

04087426

Miscellaneous

EC 621217 - Removal of Existing Intake Structure Bar-Racks, Revision 21

Root Cause Report - CR-JAF-2016-00243, SCRAM Due to Lowering Screenwell Water Level