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/RA/ | /RA/ | ||
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF-62 | |||
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety | |||
Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF-62 | |||
===Enclosure:=== | ===Enclosure:=== | ||
IR 05000461/2017502 | IR 05000461/2017502 | ||
REGION III== | REGION III== | ||
Docket No: 50-461 License No: NPF-62 Report No: 05000461/2017502 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 Location: Clinton, IL Dates: October 30 - November 2, 2017 Inspectors: G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector W. Schaup, Senior Resident Inspector P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector Approved by: S. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety | Docket No: | ||
50-461 License No: | |||
NPF-62 Report No: | |||
05000461/2017502 Licensee: | |||
Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: | |||
Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 Location: | |||
Clinton, IL Dates: | |||
October 30 - November 2, 2017 Inspectors: | |||
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector | |||
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector | |||
W. Schaup, Senior Resident Inspector | |||
P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector Approved by: | |||
S. Orth, Chief | |||
Plant Support Branch | |||
Division of Reactor Safety | |||
=SUMMARY= | =SUMMARY= | ||
IR 05000461/2017502; 10/30/2017 - 11/02/2017; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency | IR 05000461/2017502; 10/30/2017 - 11/02/2017; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency | ||
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification. | Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification. | ||
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===NRC-Identified=== | ===NRC-Identified=== | ||
and Self-Revealed Findings | and Self-Revealed Findings | ||
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ||
No findings were identified. | No findings were identified. | ||
===Licensee-Identified Violations=== | ===Licensee-Identified Violations=== | ||
None | None | ||
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==REACTOR SAFETY== | ==REACTOR SAFETY== | ||
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ||
{{a|1EP1}} | {{a|1EP1}} | ||
==1EP1 Exercise Evaluation== | ==1EP1 Exercise Evaluation== | ||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.01}} | {{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.01}} | ||
===.1 Exercise Evaluation=== | ===.1 Exercise Evaluation=== | ||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The inspectors reviewed the November 1, 2017, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercises objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees Emergency Plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted from 2015 through 2017, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the November 1, 2017, exercise. | The inspectors reviewed the November 1, 2017, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercises objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees Emergency Plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted from 2015 through 2017, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the November 1, 2017, exercise. | ||
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====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
No findings were identified. {{a|1EP8}} | No findings were identified. {{a|1EP8}} | ||
==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review== | ==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review== | ||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}} | {{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}} | ||
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==OTHER ACTIVITIES== | ==OTHER ACTIVITIES== | ||
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | ||
{{a|4OA1}} | {{a|4OA1}} | ||
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification== | ==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification== | ||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151}} | {{IP sample|IP=IP 71151}} | ||
===.1 Drill/Exercise Performance=== | ===.1 Drill/Exercise Performance=== | ||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) | The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) | ||
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===.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation=== | ===.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation=== | ||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the third quarter of 2016 through the second quarter of 2017. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during the 2015, 2016, and 2017 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. | The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the third quarter of 2016 through the second quarter of 2017. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during the 2015, 2016, and 2017 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. | ||
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===.3 Alert and Notification System=== | ===.3 Alert and Notification System=== | ||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS) | The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS) | ||
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No findings were identified. | No findings were identified. | ||
{{a|4OA6}} | {{a|4OA6}} | ||
==4OA6 Management Meetings== | ==4OA6 Management Meetings== | ||
===.1=== | |||
===.1 Exit Meeting Summary=== | ===Exit Meeting Summary=== | ||
On November 2, 2017, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. B. Kapellas, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary. | On November 2, 2017, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. B. Kapellas, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary. | ||
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==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT== | ==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT== | ||
Licensee | |||
Licensee | : [[contact::B. Kapellas]], Plant Manager | ||
: [[contact::B. Kapellas]], Plant Manager | : [[contact::M. Friedmann]], Emergency Preparedness Manager | ||
: [[contact::M. Friedmann]], Emergency Preparedness Manager | : [[contact::D. Shelton]], Regulatory Assurance Manager | ||
: [[contact::D. Shelton]], Regulatory Assurance Manager | : [[contact::S. ORiley]], Engineering Programs Manager | ||
: [[contact::S. ORiley]], Engineering Programs Manager | : [[contact::K. Aleshire]], Director EP (Corporate) | ||
: [[contact::K. Aleshire]], Director EP (Corporate) | : [[contact::A. Daniels]], Midwest Emergency Preparedness Manager (Corporate) | ||
: [[contact::A. Daniels]], Midwest Emergency Preparedness Manager (Corporate) | |||
: [[contact::R. Mika]], Midwest Drill and Exercise Coordinator (Corporate) | : [[contact::R. Mika]], Midwest Drill and Exercise Coordinator (Corporate) | ||
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission | ||
: [[contact::W. Schaup]], Senior Resident Inspector | : [[contact::W. Schaup]], Senior Resident Inspector | ||
: [[contact::E. Sanchez]], Resident Inspector | : [[contact::E. Sanchez]], Resident Inspector | ||
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED== | ==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED== | ||
===Opened, Closed, and Discussed=== | ===Opened, Closed, and Discussed=== | ||
None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ANS Alert and Notification System DEP Drill / Exercise Performance ERO Emergency Response Organization IP Inspection Procedure NEI Nuclear Energy Institute NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission PI Performance Indicator | |||
None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ANS | |||
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED== | ==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:54, 7 January 2025
| ML17317B469 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Clinton  |
| Issue date: | 11/13/2017 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2017502 | |
| Download: ML17317B469 (11) | |
Text
November 13, 2017
SUBJECT:
CLINTON POWER STATION - BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2017502
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On November 2, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a baseline emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at the Clinton Power Station, and the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. B. Kapellas and other members of your staff. The results of the 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 at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-461 License No. NPF-62
Enclosure:
REGION III==
Docket No:
50-461 License No:
NPF-62 Report No:
05000461/2017502 Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility:
Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 Location:
Clinton, IL Dates:
October 30 - November 2, 2017 Inspectors:
G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
W. Schaup, Senior Resident Inspector
P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector Approved by:
S. Orth, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
IR 05000461/2017502; 10/30/2017 - 11/02/2017; Clinton Power Station; Baseline Emergency
Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.
This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by four regional inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649,
Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 6, dated July 201
NRC-Identified
and Self-Revealed Findings
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
.1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the November 1, 2017, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercises objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees Emergency Plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted from 2015 through 2017, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the November 1, 2017, exercise.
The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision-making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:
- Control Room Simulator;
- Operations Support Center; and
The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of the licensees Emergency Plan.
The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the control room simulator, technical support center, operations support center, and emergency operations facility to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance. The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants performances. These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the inspection activity on-site, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.47(b)(14). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one inspection sample as defined in IP 71114.08.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
.1 Drill/Exercise Performance
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
Performance Indicator (PI) for the third quarter of 2016 through the second quarter of 2017. To determine the accuracy of the DEP data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) document NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes, including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one DEP PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the third quarter of 2016 through the second quarter of 2017. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during the 2015, 2016, and 2017 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.3 Alert and Notification System
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
PI for the third quarter of 2016 through the second quarter of 2017. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one ANS PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Management Meetings
.1
Exit Meeting Summary
On November 2, 2017, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. B. Kapellas, and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee
- B. Kapellas, Plant Manager
- M. Friedmann, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- D. Shelton, Regulatory Assurance Manager
- S. ORiley, Engineering Programs Manager
- K. Aleshire, Director EP (Corporate)
- A. Daniels, Midwest Emergency Preparedness Manager (Corporate)
- R. Mika, Midwest Drill and Exercise Coordinator (Corporate)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- W. Schaup, Senior Resident Inspector
- E. Sanchez, Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened, Closed, and Discussed
None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ANS Alert and Notification System DEP Drill / Exercise Performance ERO Emergency Response Organization IP Inspection Procedure NEI Nuclear Energy Institute NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission PI Performance Indicator