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| issue date = 08/28/2013
| issue date = 08/28/2013
| title = IR 05000263-13-503; on 07/22/2013 - 07/26/2013; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection
| title = IR 05000263-13-503; on 07/22/2013 - 07/26/2013; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection
| author name = Skokowski R A
| author name = Skokowski R
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRS/PSB
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRS/PSB
| addressee name = Fili K D
| addressee name = Fili K
| addressee affiliation = Northern States Power Co
| addressee affiliation = Northern States Power Co
| docket = 05000263
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Ms. Karen Fili Site Vice President Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Northern States Power Company, Minnesota 2807 West County Road 75 Monticello, MN 55362-9637
==SUBJECT:==
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2013503


SUBJECT: MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2013503
==Dear Ms. Fili:==
On July 26, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on July 26, 2013, with Mr. K. Jepson and other members of your staff.
 
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
 
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection.
 
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its Enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS)
component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),
accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).


==Dear Ms. Fili:==
Sincerely,
On July 26, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on July 26, 2013, with Mr. K. Jepson and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its Enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
/RA/  


Sincerely,/RA/ Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-263 License No. DPR-22  
Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-263 License No. DPR-22  


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
Inspection Report 05000263/2013503;  
Inspection Report 05000263/2013503; w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
 
REGION III==
Docket No:
50-263 License No:
DPR-22 Report No:
0500263/2013503 Licensee:
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility:
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location:
Monticello, MN Dates:
July 22 through 26, 2013 Inspectors:
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
 
J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
 
P. Voss, Resident Inspector Approved by:
R. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety


===w/Attachment:===
Enclosure  
Supplemental Information cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServŽ Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III Docket No: 50-263 License No: DPR-22 Report No: 0500263/2013503 Licensee: Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility: Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location: Monticello, MN Dates: July 22 through 26, 2013 Inspectors: R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector P. Voss, Resident Inspector Approved by: R. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety 1 Enclosure  


=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000263/2013503; 07/22/2013 - 07/26/2013; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection. This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process" (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in
IR 05000263/2013503; 07/22/2013 - 07/26/2013; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant;  
 
Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.


NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 4, dated December 2006.
This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.


===A. NRC-Identified===
===NRC-Identified===
and Self-Revealed Findings  
and Self-Revealed Findings  


===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness No findings were identified.===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
No findings were identified.


===B. Licensee-Identified Violations===
===Licensee-Identified Violations===
No violations were identified.
No violations were identified.


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==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
{{a|1EP1}}


===Cornerstone:===
Emergency Preparedness
{{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====
The inspectors reviewed the July 23, 2013, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise objectives and scenario to ensure the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the July 23, 2013, exercise.


====a. Inspection Scope====
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:
The inspectors reviewed the July 23, 2013, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise objectives and scenario to ensure the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensee's emergency plan and to verify that the exercise's simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensee's capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills' scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the July 23, 2013, exercise.
* Control Room Simulator (CRS);
* Technical Support Center (TSC); and
* Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)
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 evaluated the licensee's exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:    Control Room Simulator (CRS);  Technical Support Center (TSC); and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) The inspectors also assessed the licensee's 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 licensee's emergency plan.
The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, and EOF to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance. The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants performances.


The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, and EOF to evaluate the licensee's initial self-assessment of its exercise performance. The inspectors later met with the licensee's lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensee's findings and assessments of its exercise participants' performances. These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors' independent observations and assessments to assess the licensee's ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
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) 71114.01-06.
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01-06.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.
No findings were identified. {{a|1EP8}}


3 Enclosure
{{a|1EP8}}
==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review==
==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}}
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}}


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC using IP 71114.08, "Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review," to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan, as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle. The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis. This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one sample as defined in IP 71114.08-06.
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan, as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle.
 
The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
 
This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one sample as defined in IP 71114.08-06.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
{{a|4OA1}}


===Cornerstone:===
Emergency Preparedness
{{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 Indicator (PI) for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's 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.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.


This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
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====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.
4 Enclosure


===.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation===
===.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation===
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.


====a. Inspection Scope====
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 2012 and 2013 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's 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 2012 and 2013 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.


This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
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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) PI for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's 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.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
PI for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.


This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
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====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.
{{a|4OA6}}
{{a|4OA6}}
 
==4OA6 Management Meetings==
==4OA6 Management Meetings==
===.1===
===Exit Meeting Summary===
On July 26, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. K. Jepson and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.


===.1 Exit Meeting Summary On July 26, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. K. Jepson and other members of the licensee staff.===
The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.


5 Enclosure The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
===.2 Public and Media Briefing===
On July 26, 2013, the inspector summarized the NRC's preliminary exercise inspection conclusions at a public and media briefing hosted by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V Field Office staff at the Wright County Government Center in Buffalo, Minnesota.


===.2 Public and Media Briefing On July 26, 2013, the inspector summarized the NRC's preliminary exercise inspection conclusions at a public and media briefing hosted by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V Field Office staff at the Wright County Government Center in Buffalo, Minnesota. ATTACHMENT:===
ATTACHMENT:  


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
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: [[contact::N. Knapp]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::N. Knapp]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::L. Narikawa]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::L. Narikawa]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::S. O'Connor]], Regulatory Affairs Analyst  
: [[contact::S. OConnor]], Regulatory Affairs Analyst  
: [[contact::K. Petersen]], Chemistry Manager  
: [[contact::K. Petersen]], Chemistry Manager  
: [[contact::T. Shortell]], Training Manager  
: [[contact::T. Shortell]], Training Manager  
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: [[contact::K. Thomas]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::K. Thomas]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::K. VanGrinsven]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::K. VanGrinsven]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::E. Weinkam]], Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Director Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
: [[contact::E. Weinkam]], Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Director
Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
: [[contact::P. Voss]], Resident Inspector  
: [[contact::P. Voss]], Resident Inspector  
: [[contact::M. Ziolkowski]], Reactor Engineer  
: [[contact::M. Ziolkowski]], Reactor Engineer  
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
===Opened, Closed, and Discussed===
===Opened, Closed, and Discussed===
None
None
Attachment
 
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection.
 
: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the NRC inspector reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection effort.
: Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.
: 1EP1 Exercise Evaluation A.2-001; Emergency Organization; Revision 54 A.2-101; Classification of Emergencies; Revision 46 A.2-103; Alert; Revision 20 A.2-104; Site Area Emergency; Revision 20 A.2-105; General Emergency; Revision 20 A.2-106; Activation and Operation of the TSC; Revision 34 A.2-107; Activation and Operation of the OSC; Revision 107 A.2-201; Onsite Protective Action; Revision 18 A.2-204; Offsite Protective Action Recommendations; Revision 25 A.2-205; Personnel Accountability; Revision 16 A.2-208; Core Damage Assessment; Revision 10 A.2-406; Offsite Dose Projection; Revision 23 A.2-802; Activation and Operation of the EOF; Revision 15 A.2-807; Offsite Dose Assessment & Protective Action Recommendations; Revision 22 Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan Exercise Manual; July 23, 2013 Two Year List of Corrective Action Program Drill Issues; August 2011 - July 2013 Two Years of Drill and Exercise Reports; August 2011 - July 2013
: AR 01391539; Accountability is Tied to Evacuation in the Emergency Plan
: AR 01391537; Exercise-Control of Operators Outside the Control Room Question
: AR 01391529; Exercise-Simulator and Field Team Communications Improvements
: AR 01391518; Exercise-Radiological Data Realism Issues
: AR 01391400; Exercise-Core Damage Not Conducted for All Available Indications Attachment
: AR 01391285; Exercise-SAE News Release Incorrectly Stated No Radiation Release
: AR 01391171; Exercise-Accountability Not Completed in 30 Minutes or Maintained
: AR 01391166; Exercise-OSC Chemistry Coordinator Position Not Staffed in 60 Minutes
: AR 01391160; Exercise-TSC Contamination Controls Delay
: AR 01391142; Exercise-Inaccurate Press Releases
: AR 01391102; Exercise-Scenario Confusing for Radiation Release Rates and Hydrogen
: AR 01391089; Exercise-Mock Media Did Not Provide Challenging Questions
: AR 01391073; Exercise-Majority of JIC Personnel Did Not Receive Dialogics Callout 1EP8
: Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Evaluated Exercise Scenario; April 2013 4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
: EPWI-01.06; Emergency Plan Performance Indicator Program; Revision 13 ANS Siren Data; 2nd quarter 2012 - 1st quarter 2013 DEP Opportunity Data; 2nd quarter 2012 - 1st quarter 2013 ERO Personnel Participation Data; 2nd quarter 2012 - 1st quarter 2013
: AR 01391514; DEP Performance Indicator Incorrectly Counted Wind Speed as Accurate Attachment
==LIST OF ACRONYMS==
: [[USED]] [[]]
: [[ADAMS]] [[Agencywide Documents Access and Management System]]
: [[ANS]] [[Alert and Notification System]]
: [[AR]] [[Action Request]]
: [[CFR]] [[Code of Federal Regulations]]
: [[CRS]] [[Control Room Simulator]]
: [[DEP]] [[Drill and Exercise Performance]]
: [[DRS]] [[Division of Reactor Safety]]
: [[EOF]] [[Emergency Operations Facility]]
: [[EP]] [[Emergency Preparedness]]
: [[ERO]] [[Emergency Response Organization]]
: [[IP]] [[Inspection Procedure]]
: [[IR]] [[Inspection Report]]
: [[JIC]] [[Joint Information Center]]
: [[NEI]] [[Nuclear Energy Institute]]
: [[NRC]] [[]]
: [[U.S.]] [[Nuclear Regulatory Commission]]
: [[OSC]] [[Operations Support Center]]
: [[PAR]] [[Protective Action Recommendation]]
: [[PARS]] [[Publicly Available Records System]]
: [[PI]] [[Performance Indicator]]
: [[SAE]] [[Site Area Emergency]]
: [[SDP]] [[Significance Determination Process]]
TSC Technical Support Center
Ms. Karen Fili Site Vice President Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Northern States Power Company, Minnesota 2807 West County Road 75 Monticello,
: [[MN]] [[55362-9637]]
: [[SUBJEC]] [[T: MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING]]
: [[PLANT]] [[]]
: [[BASELI]] [[NE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION]]
: [[REPORT]] [[05000263/2013503 Dear Ms. Fili: On July 26, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (]]
NRC) completed an inspection at your Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which
were discussed on July 26, 2013, with Mr. K. Jepson and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings
were identified during this inspection. In accordance with
: [[10 CFR]] [[2.390 of the]]
NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its Enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public
Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site
at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). Sincerely, 
/RA/  Richard
: [[A.]] [[Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-263 License No.]]
: [[DPR]] [[-22 Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000263/2013503;  w/Attachment:  Supplemental Information cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServŽ    DOCUMENT NAME:]]
: [[MON]] [[2013 503]]
: [[EP]] [[RDJ.docx  Publicly Available  Non-Publicly Available  Sensitive  Non-Sensitive To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the concurrence box "C" = Copy without attach/encl "E" = Copy with attach/encl "N" = No copy]]
: [[OFFICE]] [[]]
: [[RIII]] [[]]
: [[RIII]] [[]]
: [[RIII]] [[]]
: [[RIII]] [[]]
: [[NAME]] [[RJickling:  DFunk  RSkokowski]]
: [[DATE]] [[08/28/13  08/28/13  08/28/13]]
: [[OFFICI]] [[AL]]
: [[RECORD]] [[]]
: [[COPY]] [[Letter to Karen Fili from Richard Skokowski dated August 28, 2013  SUBJECT: MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING]]
: [[PLANT]] [[]]
: [[BASELI]] [[NE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2013503]]
}}
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August 28, 2013

SUBJECT:

MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2013503

Dear Ms. Fili:

On July 26, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on July 26, 2013, with Mr. K. Jepson and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its Enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS)

component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS),

accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-263 License No. DPR-22

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000263/2013503; w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

REGION III==

Docket No:

50-263 License No:

DPR-22 Report No:

0500263/2013503 Licensee:

Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility:

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location:

Monticello, MN Dates:

July 22 through 26, 2013 Inspectors:

R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

P. Voss, Resident Inspector Approved by:

R. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety

Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000263/2013503; 07/22/2013 - 07/26/2013; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant;

Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection.

This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and one resident inspector. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.

NRC-Identified

and Self-Revealed Findings

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

No findings were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

No violations were identified.

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

Main article: IP 71114.01

.1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the July 23, 2013, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise objectives and scenario to ensure the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted in 2011, 2012, and 2013, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the July 23, 2013, exercise.

The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:

  • Control Room Simulator (CRS);

The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of the licensees emergency plan.

The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the CRS, TSC, and EOF to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance. The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants performances.

These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01-06.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review

Main article: IP 71114.08

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan, as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle.

The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.

This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one sample as defined in IP 71114.08-06.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

Main article: IP 71151

.1 Drill/Exercise Performance

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used.

The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, performance during the 2012 and 2013 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

.3 Alert and Notification System

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)

PI for the period from the second quarter 2012 through the first quarter 2013. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, was used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI Guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1

Exit Meeting Summary

On July 26, 2013, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. K. Jepson 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.

.2 Public and Media Briefing

On July 26, 2013, the inspector summarized the NRC's preliminary exercise inspection conclusions at a public and media briefing hosted by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V Field Office staff at the Wright County Government Center in Buffalo, Minnesota.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

K. Jepson, Acting Site Vice President
L. Anderson, Emergency Preparedness Manager
D. Bosnic, Production Manger
J. Callahan, Corporate Emergency Preparedness Manager
D. Crofoot, Nuclear Oversight Supervisor
K. Hougen, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
M. Kelly, Performance Assessment Manager
P. Kissinger, Regulatory Affairs Manager
N. Knapp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
L. Narikawa, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
S. OConnor, Regulatory Affairs Analyst
K. Petersen, Chemistry Manager
T. Shortell, Training Manager
J. Sternisha, Fleet General Manager
K. Thomas, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
K. VanGrinsven, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
E. Weinkam, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Director

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

P. Voss, Resident Inspector
M. Ziolkowski, Reactor Engineer

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened, Closed, and Discussed

None

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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