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| issue date = 09/04/2012
| issue date = 09/04/2012
| title = IR 05000325-12-502 and 05000324-12-502, on 08/06/2012 - 08/09/2012, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit 1 and 2, Baseline Inspection
| title = IR 05000325-12-502 and 05000324-12-502, on 08/06/2012 - 08/09/2012, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit 1 and 2, Baseline Inspection
| author name = Bonser B R
| author name = Bonser B
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1
| addressee name = Annacone M J
| addressee name = Annacone M
| addressee affiliation = Progress Energy Florida, Inc
| addressee affiliation = Progress Energy Florida, Inc
| docket = 05000324, 05000325
| docket = 05000324, 05000325
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=Text=
=Text=
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 September 4, 2012 Mr. Michael Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P.O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461-0429 SUBJECT: BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT
{{#Wiki_filter:September 4, 2012


05000325/2012502 AND 05000324/2012502
==SUBJECT:==
BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000325/2012502 AND 05000324/2012502


==Dear Mr. Annacone:==
==Dear Mr. Annacone:==
On August 9, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on August 9, 2012, with you and members of your staff.
On August 9, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on August 9, 2012, with you and 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 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.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
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Sincerely,
Sincerely,
/RA: Ruben Hamilton for/
/RA: Ruben Hamilton for/  
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety


Docket No. 50-325, 50-324 License No. DPR-71, DPR-62 Enclosure:
Brian Bonser, Chief
Inspection Report 05000325/2012502 and


05000324/2012502 w/Att.: Supp. Info.
Plant Support Branch 1


cc w/encl: (See page 2)
Division of Reactor Safety


__________________
Docket No.
G SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE G FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII: DRS/PSB1 RII: DRS/PSB1RIII: DRSRII: DRS/PSB1RII: DRP SIGNATURE RA RA RARARA NAME M. SPECK W. LOOJ. BEAVERSB. BONSERR. MUSSER DATE 9/4/2012 9/4/20129/4/20129/4/20129/4/2012 9/ /2012E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YESNO YESNO YES NO YESNO cc w/encl:


Plant General Manager Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
50-325, 50-324 License No. DPR-71, DPR-62


Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution
===Enclosure:===
Inspection Report 05000325/2012502 and 05000324/2012502 w/Att.: Supp. Info.


Edward L. Wills, Jr.
REGION II==
Docket Nos.:
05000325, 05000324


Director Site Operations Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
License Nos.:
DPR-71, DPR-62


J. W. (Bill) Pitesa Senior Vice President Nuclear Operations Duke Energy Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution
Report No.:
05000325/2012502 and 05000324/2012502


Lara S. Nichols Deputy General Counsel Duke Energy Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution
Licensee:
Carolina Power and Light Company


M. Christopher Nolan Director - Regulatory Affairs General Office Duke Energy Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution
Facility:
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2


Annette H. Pope Manager, Support Services Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Location:
Southport, NC


Electronic Mail Distribution
Dates:
August 6, 2012, through August 9, 2012


Lee Grzeck Supervisor - Licensing/Regulatory Programs (Acting)
Inspectors:
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution
M. Speck, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector


Randy C. Ivey Manager, Nuclear Oversight Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Electronic Mail Distribution
J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector


Paul E. Dubrouillet Manager, Training Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
W. Loo, Senior Health Physicist


Joseph W. Donahue Vice President Nuclear Oversight
Approved by:


Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution
Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety  
 
David T. Conley Senior Counsel
 
Legal Department
 
Progress Energy Electronic Mail Distribution Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Brunswick Steam Electric Plant U.S. NRC 8470 River Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
 
John H. O'Neill, Jr.
 
Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge
 
2300 N. Street, NW Washington, DC 20037-1128
 
Peggy Force Assistant Attorney General
 
State of North Carolina P.O. Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602
 
Chairman North Carolina Utilities Commission Electronic Mail Distribution Robert P. Gruber Executive Director Public Staff - NCUC
 
4326 Mail Service Center
 
Raleigh, NC 27699-4326 cc: (continued on page 3) cc w/encl:
 
Anthony Marzano Director Brunswick County Emergency Services Electronic Mail Distribution
 
Public Service Commission
 
State of South Carolina P.O. Box 11649 Columbia, SC 29211
 
W. Lee Cox, III Section Chief Radiation Protection Section N.C. Department of Environmental
 
Commerce & Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution
 
Warren Lee Emergency Management Director New Hanover County Department of Emergency Management 230 Government Center Drive
 
Suite 115
 
Wilmington, NC 28403
 
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
 
==REGION II==
Docket Nos.: 05000325, 05000324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62
 
Report No.: 05000325/2012502 and 05000324/2012502
 
Licensee: Carolina Power and Light Company
 
Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2
 
Location: Southport, NC
 
Dates: August 6, 2012, through August 9, 2012
 
Inspectors: M. Speck, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector W. Loo, Senior Health Physicist
 
Approved by: Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1  
 
Division of Reactor Safety  


=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000325/2012-502 and 05000324/2012-502; 08/06/2012 - 08/09/2012; Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.
IR 05000325/2012-502 and 05000324/2012-502; 08/06/2012 - 08/09/2012; Brunswick Steam  


The report covered an announced inspection by two emergency preparedness inspectors and one senior health physicist. No findings were identified. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 4, dated December 2006.
Electric Plant, Unit 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.


===A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings===
The report covered an announced inspection by two emergency preparedness inspectors and one senior health physicist. No findings were identified. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.


None
===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings===
None  


===B. Licensee-Identified Violations===
===Licensee-Identified Violations===
None
None


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==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==
 
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
 
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation


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The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
* The adequacy of the licensee's performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on August 7, 2012, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and
* The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on August 7, 2012, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and (10)which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
: (10) which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
* The overall adequacy of the licensees emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
* The overall adequacy of the licensee's emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, "Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities" and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).
* Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organizations (ERO)recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra-and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
* Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organization's (ERO) recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra- and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
* Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exercise reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
* Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exercise reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
* The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on August 9, 2012, to evaluate the licensee's self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.
* The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on August 9, 2012, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.


The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
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==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
{{a|4OA1}}
{{a|4OA1}}
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification==
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification==
====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspector sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs) listed below for the period April 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline", Revision 6, were used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.
The inspector sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period April 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, were used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.


Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone
Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone
* Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
* Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
* Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
* Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
* Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)
* Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)  
For the specified review period, the inspector examined data reported to the NRC procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspector verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspector reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspector verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensee's records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.
 
For the specified review period, the inspector examined data reported to the NRC procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspector verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspector reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspector verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.


The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three
The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three
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No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.


{{a|4OA6}}
{{a|4OA6}}
 
==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit==
==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit==
On August 9, 2012, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. M.
On August 9, 2012, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. M.


Annacone and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.
Annacone and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.


ATTACHMENT:
ATTACHMENT:  


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=


==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==
==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==
===Licensee personnel===
===Licensee personnel===
: [[contact::M. Annacone]], VP - BNP  
: [[contact::M. Annacone]], VP - BNP  
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: [[contact::S. Gordy]], Manager, Maintenance  
: [[contact::S. Gordy]], Manager, Maintenance  
: [[contact::L. Grzeck]], Supervisor Licensing/Regulatory Programs  
: [[contact::L. Grzeck]], Supervisor Licensing/Regulatory Programs  
: [[contact::J. Kessel]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist
: [[contact::J. Kessel]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::M. Kinney]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist
: [[contact::M. Kinney]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::A. Pope]], Manager, Organizational Effectiveness  
: [[contact::A. Pope]], Manager, Organizational Effectiveness  
: [[contact::K. Sawyer]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist
: [[contact::K. Sawyer]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::J. Stephenson]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness  
: [[contact::J. Stephenson]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness  
: [[contact::E. White]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::E. White]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
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==ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
==ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
None


None 
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
===Procedures===
: 0PEP-02.1.1; Emergency Control - Notification of Unusual Event, Alert, Site Area Emergency,    and General Emergency, Rev. 20
: 0PEP-02.2.1; Emergency Action Level Technical Bases, Rev. 4
: 0PEP-02.6.12; Activation and Operation of the Operational Support Center (OSC), Revision 38
: 0PEP-02.6.20; Dose Projection Coordinator, Rev. 25
: 0PEP-02.6.21; Emergency Communicator, Rev. 64 0PEP-02.6.26; Activation and Operation of the Technical Support Center (TSC), Rev. 27 0PEP-02.6.27; Activation and Operation of the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF), Rev. 30
: 0PEP-02.6.28; Off-site Protective Action Recommendations, 10
: 0PEP-03.4.8; Offsite Dose Projections for Monitored Releases, Rev. 0
: 0PEP-03.5.5; Environmental Monitoring and Plume Tracking, Rev. 5 0PEP-03.6.3; Estimate of the Extent of Core Damage Under Accident Conditions, Rev. 17 0PEP-03.7.7; Onsite Radiological Controls, Rev. 5
: 0PEP-03.8.2; Personnel Accountability and Evacuation, Rev. 22
: Records and Data Control Room, Technical Support Center, O
perational Support Center, Emergency Operations
: Facility, Joint Information Center, Central Emergency Response Center - Documentation    packages (logs, event notification forms, Protective Action Recommendations, Media releases, and Radiological Dose Assessments)
: 2010, 2011, and 2012 Emergency Exercise and drill scenario documents Attachment Corrective Action Program documents
: 551620; EOF off-site dose assessment problems
: 553662; no chemistry sampling capability on loss of power
: 553814; event notification worksheet not completed
: 553849; ENS headset malfunction
: 553892; ENF form had incorrect imported values
: 553905; Alert notification ready while a follow-up notification was completed
: 553915; Visitor dosimetry distribution expectations need clarification
: 553931; Additional dosimetry requirements for security and other personnel
: 553995; JIC improvements
: 554018; Missions delayed due to lack of skilled resources
: 554023; No TSC or OSC pre-activation brief
: 554056; Instrumentation loss not well understood by TSC and EOF ERO members
: 554057, and
: 554058; scenario weaknesses
: 554060; TSC briefing delayed time-critical activities
: 554062; Weaknesses in log keeping
: 555709; Develop rule-based power restoration procedure
: 555710; Erroneous information on Mission Authorization forms
: 555713; No specific objectives/success criteria for Drill control
: 555715; Change in scenario timeline not communicated
: 555716; Shift turnover sheet not consistent with common usage in Main Control Room
: 555717; List of recently added equipment for emergency response
: 555719; Weakness in accountability in emergency response facilities
: 555724; Clarify tie between classification and notification in PI documents
==Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator Verification==


===Procedures===
: REG-NGGC-0009; NRC Performance Indicators and Monthly Operating Report Data, Rev. 11
: 0PEP-04.3; Performance of Training, Exercises, and Drills, Rev. 24 
: Records and Data
: DEP opportunities documentation for 2
nd , 3 rd, and 4 th quarter 2011, and 1
st and 2 nd quarter 2012
: Siren test data for 2
nd , 3 rd and 4 th quarter 2011, and 1
st and 2 nd quarter 2012 ERO training records for 2
nd , 3 rd and 4 th quarter 2011, and 1
st and 2 nd quarter 2012
==LIST OF ACRONYMS==
: [[USED]] [[]]
: [[ANS]] [[Alert and Notification System]]
: [[CFR]] [[Code of Federal Regulations]]
: [[DEP]] [[Drill and Exercise Performance]]
: [[DHS]] [[Department of Homeland Security]]
: [[EOF]] [[Emergency Operations Facility]]
: [[ERO]] [[Emergency Response Organization]]
: [[FEMA]] [[Federal Emergency Management Agency]]
: [[NEI]] [[Nuclear Energy Institute]]
: [[NRC]] [[Nuclear Regulatory Commission]]
: [[OSC]] [[Operations Support Center]]
: [[PI]] [[Performance Indicator]]
: [[RSPS]] [[Risk Significant Planning Standard]]
: [[TSC]] [[Technical Support Center]]
}}
}}

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IR 05000325-12-502 and 05000324-12-502, on 08/06/2012 - 08/09/2012, Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit 1 and 2, Baseline Inspection
ML12250A859
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Issue date: 09/04/2012
From: Brian Bonser
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To: Annacone M
Progress Energy Florida
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September 4, 2012

SUBJECT:

BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000325/2012502 AND 05000324/2012502

Dear Mr. Annacone:

On August 9, 2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Brunswick Steam Electric Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on August 9, 2012, with you and 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.

Based on the results of this inspection, no findings were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, 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 (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA: Ruben Hamilton for/

Brian Bonser, Chief

Plant Support Branch 1

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No.

50-325, 50-324 License No. DPR-71, DPR-62

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000325/2012502 and 05000324/2012502 w/Att.: Supp. Info.

REGION II==

Docket Nos.:

05000325, 05000324

License Nos.:

DPR-71, DPR-62

Report No.:

05000325/2012502 and 05000324/2012502

Licensee:

Carolina Power and Light Company

Facility:

Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2

Location:

Southport, NC

Dates:

August 6, 2012, through August 9, 2012

Inspectors:

M. Speck, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

W. Loo, Senior Health Physicist

Approved by:

Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000325/2012-502 and 05000324/2012-502; 08/06/2012 - 08/09/2012; Brunswick Steam

Electric Plant, Unit 1 and 2; Baseline Inspection.

The report covered an announced inspection by two emergency preparedness inspectors and one senior health physicist. No findings were identified. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) 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-Revealing Findings

None

Licensee-Identified Violations

None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the arrival onsite, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario submitted to the NRC to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the emergency plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).

The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:

  • The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on August 7, 2012, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and (10)which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.
  • Other performance areas, such as: the emergency response organizations (ERO)recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, intra-and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigation activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies; and the overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.
  • The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on August 9, 2012, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.

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

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

a. Inspection Scope

The inspector sampled licensee submittals relative to the Performance Indicators (PIs)listed below for the period April 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 6, were used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.

Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone

  • Emergency Response Organization Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
  • Emergency Response Organization Readiness (ERO)
  • Alert and Notification System Reliability (ANS)

For the specified review period, the inspector examined data reported to the NRC procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspector verified the accuracy of the DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspector reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the ERO PI for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspector verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area are listed in the Attachment.

The inspector reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for each of the three

(3) Emergency Preparedness PIs (i.e., DEP, ERO, and ANS) on an annual basis.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit

On August 9, 2012, the lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. M.

Annacone and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided during the inspection.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee personnel

M. Annacone, VP - BNP
M. Austin, Corporate Emergency Preparedness
C. Bergwald, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
K. Crocker, Supervisor Emergency Preparedness
J. Frisco, Plant General Manager
S. Gordy, Manager, Maintenance
L. Grzeck, Supervisor Licensing/Regulatory Programs
J. Kessel, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
M. Kinney, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
A. Pope, Manager, Organizational Effectiveness
K. Sawyer, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
J. Stephenson, Corporate Emergency Preparedness
E. White, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
E. Wills, Director of Site Operations

ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

None

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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