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The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance. | The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance. | ||
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection | 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 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding. | ||
Sincerely, | |||
/RA/ | |||
Brian R. Bonser, Chief | |||
Plant Support Branch 1 | |||
Division of Reactor Safety | |||
Docket Nos. 50-369 and 50-370 License Nos. NPF-9 and NPF-17 | |||
===Enclosure:=== | ===Enclosure:=== | ||
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REGION II== | REGION II== | ||
Docket Nos: 50-369, 50-370 | Docket Nos: | ||
50-369, 50-370 | |||
License No: NPF-9, NPF-17 | License No: | ||
NPF-9, NPF-17 | |||
Report No: 05000369/2017502 and 05000370/2017502 | Report No: | ||
05000369/2017502 and 05000370/2017502 | |||
Licensee: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Licensee: | ||
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | |||
Facility: McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 | Facility: | ||
McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 | |||
Location: Huntersville, NC | Location: | ||
Huntersville, NC | |||
Dates: August 7 - 11, 2017 | Dates: | ||
August 7 - 11, 2017 | |||
Inspectors: Steven P. Sanchez, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector | Inspectors: | ||
Steven P. Sanchez, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector | |||
Christopher A. Fontana, Emergency Preparedness Inspector | |||
Division of Reactor Safety | John D. Hickman, Emergency Preparedness Inspector | ||
G. Andy Hutto, Senior Resident Inspector | |||
Jacob Panfel, Health Physicist | |||
Approved by: | |||
Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety | |||
=SUMMARY= | =SUMMARY= | ||
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McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Exercise and Baseline Inspection. | McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Exercise and Baseline Inspection. | ||
This report covers an announced inspection by three emergency preparedness inspectors, one senior resident inspector, and one health physicist. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory | This report covers an announced inspection by three emergency preparedness inspectors, one senior resident inspector, and one health physicist. 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 6. | ||
The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance. | The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance. | ||
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==REACTOR SAFETY== | ==REACTOR SAFETY== | ||
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness=== | |||
===Cornerstone: | |||
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation | 1EP1 Exercise Evaluation | ||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment: | The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment: | ||
* The adequacy of the | * The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on August 8, 2017, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4), (5), (9), and (10); which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively. | ||
* The overall adequacy of the | * 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, Operations Support Center, and the corporate Emergency Operations Facility. | ||
* Other performance areas, such as the emergency response | * 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. | ||
* 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 10, 2017, to evaluate the | * The post-exercise critique process and the presentation to the licensee's senior management conducted on August 10, 2017, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise, and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g. | ||
The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment. The inspectors also attended the FEMA-sponsored public meeting on August 10, 2017. 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. The inspectors also attended the FEMA-sponsored public meeting on August 10, 2017. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis. | ||
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====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
No findings were identified. | No findings were identified. | ||
1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes | 1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes | ||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
Since the last NRC inspection of this | Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, three revisions to the emergency plan, two revisions to the emergency action levels, and several revisions to emergency plan implementing procedures had been made. The licensee determined that, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q), the emergency plan continued to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b), and Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50. The inspectors reviewed the revisions, and sampled implementing procedure changes to evaluate potential reductions in the effectiveness of the Plan. As this review was not documented in a Safety Evaluation Report, and does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety. | ||
in a Safety Evaluation Report, and does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety. | |||
The inspection was conducted in | The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure (IP)71114, Attachment 04, Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes. The applicable planning standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b), and its related requirements in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, were used as reference criteria. The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the emergency action level and emergency plan changes on an annual basis. | ||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
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====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, | 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). 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. | ||
Evaluation - Scenario Review, | |||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
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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 inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the performance indicators (PIs) listed below for the period July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute 99-02, | The inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the performance indicators (PIs)listed below for the period July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, was used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element. | ||
Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone | Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone | ||
* Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) | * Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) | ||
* Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Readiness | * Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Readiness | ||
* Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability For the specified review period, the inspectors examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PIs for ERO and DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill participation for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the | * Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability | ||
For the specified review period, the inspectors examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PIs for ERO and DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill participation for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. The inspectors also interviewed the licensee personnel who were responsible for collecting and evaluating the PI data. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area, are listed in the | |||
. This inspection satisfied three inspection samples for PI verification on an annual basis. | . This inspection satisfied three inspection samples for PI verification on an annual basis. | ||
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No findings were identified. | No findings were identified. | ||
{{a|4OA6}} | {{a|4OA6}} | ||
==4OA6 Meetings== | ==4OA6 Meetings== | ||
On August 10, 2017, the inspection team presented the inspection results to Mr. S. Capps and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that no proprietary information was provided during the inspection. | On August 10, 2017, the inspection team presented the inspection results to Mr. S. Capps and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that no proprietary information was provided during the inspection. | ||
ATTACHMENT: | ATTACHMENT: | ||
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION= | =SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION= | ||
==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT== | ==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT== | ||
===Licensee Personnel=== | ===Licensee Personnel=== | ||
: [[contact::R. Burris]], Emergency Preparedness (EP) Specialist | : [[contact::R. Burris]], Emergency Preparedness (EP) Specialist | ||
Latest revision as of 11:47, 8 January 2025
| ML17251A046 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Mcguire, McGuire  |
| Issue date: | 09/07/2017 |
| From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | Capps S Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| IR 2017502 | |
| Download: ML17251A046 (11) | |
Text
September 7, 2017
SUBJECT:
MCGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000369/2017502 AND 05000370/2017502
Dear Mr. Capps:
On August 10, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your McGuire Nuclear Station. On August 10, 2017, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations 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 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian R. Bonser, Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-369 and 50-370 License Nos. NPF-9 and NPF-17
Enclosure:
NRC IR 05000369, 370/2017502 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION II==
Docket Nos:
50-369, 50-370
License No:
Report No:
05000369/2017502 and 05000370/2017502
Licensee:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Facility:
McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Huntersville, NC
Dates:
August 7 - 11, 2017
Inspectors:
Steven P. Sanchez, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Christopher A. Fontana, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
John D. Hickman, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Andy Hutto, Senior Resident Inspector
Jacob Panfel, Health Physicist
Approved by:
Brian R. Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
Inspection Report (IR) 05000369/2017502 and 05000370/2017502; 08/07/2017 - 08/11/2017;
McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Exercise and Baseline Inspection.
This report covers an announced inspection by three emergency preparedness inspectors, one senior resident inspector, and one health physicist. 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 6.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance.
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
- The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise, conducted on August 8, 2017, was reviewed and assessed regarding the implementation of the Risk Significant Planning Standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4), (5), (9), and (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, Operations Support Center, and the corporate Emergency Operations Facility.
- 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.
- 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 10, 2017, to evaluate the licensees self-assessment of its ERO performance during the exercise, and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Subsection IV.F.2.g.
The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment. The inspectors also attended the FEMA-sponsored public meeting on August 10, 2017. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP4 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
a. Inspection Scope
Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, three revisions to the emergency plan, two revisions to the emergency action levels, and several revisions to emergency plan implementing procedures had been made. The licensee determined that, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q), the emergency plan continued to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.47(b), and Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50. The inspectors reviewed the revisions, and sampled implementing procedure changes to evaluate potential reductions in the effectiveness of the Plan. As this review was not documented in a Safety Evaluation Report, and does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure (IP)71114, Attachment 04, Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes. The applicable planning standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b), and its related requirements in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, were used as reference criteria. The inspectors reviewed various documents, which are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the emergency action level and emergency plan changes on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
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). 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.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals relative to the performance indicators (PIs)listed below for the period July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. To verify the accuracy of the PI data reported during that period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, was used to confirm the reporting basis for each data element.
Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone
- Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
- Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Readiness
- Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability
For the specified review period, the inspectors examined data reported to the NRC, procedural guidance for reporting PI information, and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PIs for ERO and DEP through review of a sample of drill and event records. The inspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill participation for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ANS reliability through review of a sample of the licensees records of periodic system tests. The inspectors also interviewed the licensee personnel who were responsible for collecting and evaluating the PI data. Licensee procedures, records, and other documents reviewed within this inspection area, are listed in the
. This inspection satisfied three inspection samples for PI verification on an annual basis.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Meetings
On August 10, 2017, the inspection team presented the inspection results to Mr. S. Capps and other members of the plant staff. The inspectors confirmed that no proprietary information was provided during the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- R. Burris, Emergency Preparedness (EP) Specialist
- S. Capps, Site Vice President
- R. Gibson, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
- J. Glenn, Organizational Effectiveness Manager
- K. Murray, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- B. Nanney, Fleet Emergency Preparedness Manager
- B. Richards, Regulatory Affairs
- S. Snider, Plant Manager
- J. Thomas, Regulatory Affairs Manager
- D. Thompson, Manager, Fleet Emergency Preparedness