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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III 2443 WARRENVILLE RD. SUIT E 210 LISLE, IL 60532-4352 May 14, 2014 Mr. Richard Vice President NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC 3277 DAEC Road
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PALO, IA 52324-9785 SUBJECT: DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000331/2014 5 02
==SUBJECT:==
DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER  
 
BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000331/2014502


==Dear Mr. Anderson:==
==Dear Mr. Anderson:==
On April 11, 201 4, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a n inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on April 11, 201 4, with you and other members of your staff.
On April 11, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on April 11, 2014, with you 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.
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.


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


In accordance with 1 0 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)
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).
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,
Sincerely,
/RA Billy Dickson Acting for/
/RA Billy Dickson Acting for/  
Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-331 License No.


DPR-49  
Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49  


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
Inspection Report 05000 331/20 1 4 5 0 2 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
Inspection Report 05000331/2014502 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information  


REGION III==
REGION III==
Docket No: 50-3 31 License N o: DPR-49 Report No:
Docket No:
05000 331/201 4 5 0 2 Licensee: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Facility: Duane Arnold Energy Center Location: Palo, IA Dates: April 7 - 11, 201 4 Inspectors:
50-331 License No:
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Kutlesa , Physical Security Inspector N. Valos , Senior Reactor Analyst J. Laughlin , Emergency Preparedness Inspector Approved by:
DPR-49 Report No:
R. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety 2
05000331/2014502 Licensee:
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Facility:
Duane Arnold Energy Center Location:
Palo, IA Dates:
April 7 - 11, 2014 Inspectors:
R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector  
 
J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector  
 
J. Kutlesa, Physical Security Inspector  
 
N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst  
 
J. Laughlin, Emergency Preparedness Inspector Approved by:
R. Skokowski, Chief  
 
Plant Support Branch  
 
Division of Reactor Safety  


=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
IR 05000 331/201 4 50 2; 0 4/7/201 4 - 0 4/11/201 4; Duane Arnold Energy Center
IR 05000331/2014502; 04/7/2014 - 04/11/2014; Duane Arnold Energy Center; Baseline


; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation- Hostile Action Event; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification
Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action Event; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.
. This report covers a one-w eek period of announced baseline inspection by four regional inspectors and one emergency preparedness specialist. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (i.e., Green, White, Yellow, and 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 NUREG
-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 5, dated February 20 14.


===A. NRC-Identified===
This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by four regional inspectors and one emergency preparedness specialist. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (i.e., Green, White, Yellow, and 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 5, dated February 2014.
and Self-Revealed Findings
 
===NRC-Identified===
and Self-Revealed Findings  


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


===B. Licensee-Identified Violations===
===Licensee-Identified Violations===
 
None
None 3


=REPORT DETAILS=
=REPORT DETAILS=


==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
{{a|1EP7}}


===Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness===
==1EP7 Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action Event==
 
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.07}}
{{a|1EP}}
==1EP 7 Exercise Evaluation==
 
- Hostile Action Event (71114.0 7)


===.1 Exercise Evaluation===
===.1 Exercise Evaluation===
====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.j, requires , in part, that nuclear power reactor licensees, in each eight calendar year exercise cycle, provide the opportunity for their Emergency Response Organization (ERO) to demonstrate proficiency in the key skills necessary to respond to a Hostile Action (HA) event directed at the plant site. Duane Arnold Energy Center designed the April 9, 201 4, exercise to satisfy this requirement, and the NRC inspected the Duane Arnold Energy Center H A event exercise to assess the licensee's ability to effectively implement their Emergency Plan during a HA event and adequately protect public health and safety.
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.j, requires, in part, that nuclear power reactor licensees, in each eight calendar year exercise cycle, provide the opportunity for their Emergency Response Organization (ERO) to demonstrate proficiency in the key skills necessary to respond to a Hostile Action (HA) event directed at the plant site. Duane Arnold Energy Center designed the April 9, 2014, exercise to satisfy this requirement, and the NRC inspected the Duane Arnold Energy Center HA event exercise to assess the licensees ability to effectively implement their Emergency Plan during a HA event and adequately protect public health and safety.


The exercise evaluation consisted of the following reviews and assessments:
The exercise evaluation consisted of the following reviews and assessments:
The adequacy of the licensee's performance in the biennial exercise conducted on April 9, 201 4, regarding the implementation of the Risk
* The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on April 9, 2014, 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 (PARs), respectively.
-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 (PARs), 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, Alternative Emergency Response Facility, Incident Command Post, Central Alarm Station, and the Emergency Operations Facility.
* A review of other performance areas such as the licensee EROs recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, including interactions with site security staff; intra and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies, including local law enforcement agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the Emergency Plan and its implementing procedures.
* Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions, as demonstrated during this exercise, to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
* The adequacy of the licensees post-exercise critiques, to evaluate Duane Arnold Energy Centers self-assessment of its ERO performance during the April 9, 2014, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.g.


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 , Alternative Emergency Response Facility, Incident Command Post
The inspectors reviewed various documents that are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
, Central Alarm Station, and the Emergency Operations Facility.


A review of other performance areas such as the licensee ERO's recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, including interactions with site security staff; intra and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies, including local law enforcement agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the Emergency Plan and its implementing procedures.
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.07-06.
 
Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions , as demonstrated during this exercise , to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
 
The adequacy of the licensee's post
-exercise critiques, to evaluate Duane Arnold Energy Center's self-assessment of its ERO performance during the April 9, 2014, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.g.
 
4 The inspectors reviewed various documents that are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
 
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.0 7-06.


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


{{a|1EP}}
==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review==
==1EP 8 Exercise Evaluation==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}}


- Scenario Review (71114.08)
====a. Inspection Scope====
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios 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.


====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed various documents that are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection activity satisfied one inspection sample for the exercise evaluation on a biennial basis.
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in
-office review of the exercise objectives and scenario s 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 that 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
This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one sample as defined in IP 71114.08-06.
-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}}
(71151)


===.1 Drill/Exercise Performance===
===.1 Drill/Exercise Performance===
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the second quarter 2013 through the fourth quarter 2013. 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.


====a. Inspection Scope====
This inspection constituted one DEP sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the second quarter 201 3 through the fourth quarter 201 3. 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 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 5 room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection constituted one DEP sample as defined in IP 71151-05.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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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 ERO Drill Participation PI for the period from the second quarter 201 3 through t he fourth quarter 201 3. 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 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 201 3 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 ERO Drill Participation PI for the period from the second quarter 2013 through the fourth quarter 2013. 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 2013 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the to this report.


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


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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===.3 Alert and Notification System===
===.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 2013 through the fourth quarter 2013. 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.


====a. Inspection Scope====
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 201 3 through the fourth quarter 201 3. 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 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.


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===
===.1 Exit Meeting Summary===
===Exit Meeting Summary===
 
On April 11, 2014, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. R. Anderson and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.
On April 11, 201 4, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. R. Anderson 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.
The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.


===.2 Public and Media Briefing===
===.2 Public and Media Briefing===
On April 11, 2014, 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 VII Field Office staff at the Lynn County Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.


On April 11, 201 4, 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 II Field Office staff at the Lynn County Building in Cedar Rapids , Iowa. ATTACHMENT:
ATTACHMENT:  


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTAC
==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==
T Licensee  
Licensee  
: [[contact::R. Anderson]], Site Vice President
: [[contact::R. Anderson]], Site Vice President  
: [[contact::G. Pry]], Plant General Manager
: [[contact::G. Pry]], Plant General Manager  
: [[contact::W. Bentley]], Maintenance Director
: [[contact::W. Bentley]], Maintenance Director  
: [[contact::M. Davis]], Emergency Preparedness and Licensing Manager
: [[contact::M. Davis]], Emergency Preparedness and Licensing Manager  
: [[contact::M. Fritz]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::M. Fritz]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::S. Haller]], Design Engineering Manager
: [[contact::S. Haller]], Design Engineering Manager  
: [[contact::R. Harter]], Project
: [[contact::R. Harter]], Projects Manager  
s Manager  
: [[contact::G. Hawkins]], System Engineering Manager  
: [[contact::G. Hawkins]], System Engineering Manager
: [[contact::L. Helms]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::L. Helms]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
: [[contact::C. Hill]], Training Manager  
: [[contact::C. Hill]], Training Manager
: [[contact::S. Inghram]], Systems Engineering Manager  
: [[contact::S. Inghram]], Systems Engineering Manager
: [[contact::K. Kleinheinz]], Engineering Director
: [[contact::K. Kleinheinz]], Engineering Direct
: [[contact::P. Louis]], Health Physics Supervisor  
or
: [[contact::H. Maloney]], Human Resources Manager  
: [[contact::P. Louis]], Health Physics Supervisor
: [[contact::R. Mothena]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness Director  
: [[contact::H. Maloney]], Human Resources Manager
: [[contact::B. Murrell]], Licensing Engineer Analyst  
: [[contact::R. Mothena]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness Director
: [[contact::R. Palmer]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator  
: [[contact::B. Murrell]], Licensing Engineer Analyst
: [[contact::K. Peveler]], Nuclear Oversight Manager  
: [[contact::R. Palmer]], Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
: [[contact::P. Polfleit]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::K. Peveler]], Nuclear Oversight Manager
: [[contact::R. Porter]], Radiation Protection Manager  
: [[contact::P. Polfleit]], Corporate Emergency Preparedness Specialist
: [[contact::J. Schwertfeger]], Security Manager  
: [[contact::R. Porter]], Radiation Protection Manager
: [[contact::B. Seemann]], Maintenance Training Supervisor  
: [[contact::J. Schwertfeger]], Security Manager
: [[contact::L. Swenzinski]], Licensing Engineer  
: [[contact::B. Seemann]], Maintenance Training Supervisor
: [[contact::P. Vandersee]], Emergency Preparedness Administrative  
: [[contact::L. Swenzinski]], Licensing Engineer
: [[contact::T. Weaver]], Senior Licensing Engineer  
: [[contact::P. Vandersee]], Emergency Preparedness Administrative
: [[contact::R. Wheaton]], Operations Director
: [[contact::T. Weaver]], Senior Licensing Engineer
Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
: [[contact::R. Wheaton]], Operations Director Nuclear Regulatory Commission
: [[contact::L. Haeg]], Senior Resident Inspector  
: [[contact::L. Haeg ]], Senior Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUS
SED Opened, Closed, and Discussed
None
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
s 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.
1EP 7 Exercise Evaluation
(71114.07)
D uane Arnold Energy Center Emergency Plan; Revision 34
EPIP 1.1; Determination of Emergency Action Levels; Revision 29
EPIP 1.2; Notifications; Revision 45
EPIP 2.5; Control Room Emergency Response Operation; Revision 20
EPIP 2.8; Security Threat; Revision 9
AOP 914; Abnormal Operating Procedure; Revision 55
Duane Arnold Energy Center Security Plan;
Revision 14
Two Years of Drill and Exercise Corrective Action Program Items; May 2012
- April 2014
Two Years of Scenario Timelines; May 2012
- April 2014
CR 01956514; Exercise
-OSC (Alternative) Activation and Staffing Not Well Tracked; April 9, 2014 CR 01956 516; Exercise
-Need Understanding of ICP's Relationship to Site Response; April 9, 2014
CR 01956529; Exercise
-EOF Timely Communication of PAR to EOF/Alt. TSC; April 9, 2014 CR 01956548; Exercise
-Evaluate Security Liaison Need in EOF/Alt. TSC; April 9, 2014
CR 01956554; Exercise
-EOF Radiological Status Board Not Maintained; April 9, 2014
CR 01956567; Exercise-Security Requests
for Offsite Escorts Needs ICP Coordination; April 9, 2014
CR 01956597; Exercise
-ICP HP Field Team Did Not Follow ICP Brief;
April 9, 2014
CR 01956604; Exercise
-OSC (Alternative) Offsite Field Team Dispatched Without Controller; April 9, 2014
CR 01956649; Exercise
-TSC (Alternative) Problems Concerning Briefings; April 9, 2014
CR 01956656;
Exercise-No Discussion
Between Facilities About Transformer Fires; April 9, 2014
CR 01956840; Exercise
-EOF PAR Discussions and Briefing Problems; April 10, 2014 CR 01956847; Exercise
-EOF Integration of NRC Site Team Into Facility Problems; April 10, 2014 1EP8 Exercise Evaluation
- Scenario Review
(71114.08)
Duane Arnold Energy Center
201 4 HAB Exercise 60 Day Submittal; February 18, 2014
 
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
(71151) EPDM 1010; EP Department Performance Indicators (PI's); Revision 21
ERO Drill Participation; June 2013
- December 2013
DEP Opportunities; April 2013
- December 2013
ANS Reliability; April 2013
- December 2013


LIST OF ACRONYMS USE
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
D ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
===Opened, Closed, and Discussed===
ANS Alert and Notification System
None
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DEP Drill and Exercise Performance
DRS Division of Reactor Safety
ERO Emergency Response Organization
HA Hostile Action
IP Inspection Procedure
NEI Nuclear Energy Institute
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
PAR Protective Action Recommendation
PARS Publicly Available Records System
PI Performance Indicator SDP Significance Determination Process


Mr. Richard L. Anderson
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
Vice President
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
277 DAEC Road
PALO, IA  52324-9785 SUBJECT: DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER
BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000331/2014502
Dear Mr. Anderson: On April 11, 201 4, the
: [[contact::U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection]], which were discussed on April 11, 201 4, with you 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 Billy Dickson Acting for/
Richard
: [[contact::A. Skokowski]], Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50
-331 License No.
DPR-49 Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000 331/20 145 0 2  w/Attachment:  Supplemental Information cc w/encl:  Distribution via LISTSERV DOCUMENT NAME:  DAEC 2014 502 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:bl VMyers for DFunk BDickson for RSkokowski
DATE 05/14/14 05/14/14 05/14/14  OFFICIAL RECORD COPY


Letter to Richard L. Anderson
from Richard
: [[contact::A. Skokowski dated May 14]], 2014
SUBJECT: DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER
BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000331/2014502
}}
}}

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May 14, 2014

SUBJECT:

DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER

BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000331/2014502

Dear Mr. Anderson:

On April 11, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Duane Arnold Energy Center. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on April 11, 2014, with you 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 Billy Dickson Acting for/

Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000331/2014502 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

REGION III==

Docket No:

50-331 License No:

DPR-49 Report No:

05000331/2014502 Licensee:

NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Facility:

Duane Arnold Energy Center Location:

Palo, IA Dates:

April 7 - 11, 2014 Inspectors:

R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

J. Kutlesa, Physical Security Inspector

N. Valos, Senior Reactor Analyst

J. Laughlin, Emergency Preparedness Inspector Approved by:

R. Skokowski, Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000331/2014502; 04/7/2014 - 04/11/2014; Duane Arnold Energy Center; Baseline

Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action Event; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.

This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by four regional inspectors and one emergency preparedness specialist. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (i.e., Green, White, Yellow, and 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 5, dated February 2014.

NRC-Identified

and Self-Revealed Findings

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

No findings were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP7 Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action Event

Main article: IP 71114.07

.1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Appendix E,Section IV.F.2.j, requires, in part, that nuclear power reactor licensees, in each eight calendar year exercise cycle, provide the opportunity for their Emergency Response Organization (ERO) to demonstrate proficiency in the key skills necessary to respond to a Hostile Action (HA) event directed at the plant site. Duane Arnold Energy Center designed the April 9, 2014, exercise to satisfy this requirement, and the NRC inspected the Duane Arnold Energy Center HA event exercise to assess the licensees ability to effectively implement their Emergency Plan during a HA event and adequately protect public health and safety.

The exercise evaluation consisted of the following reviews and assessments:

  • The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on April 9, 2014, 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 (PARs), 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, Alternative Emergency Response Facility, Incident Command Post, Central Alarm Station, and the Emergency Operations Facility.
  • A review of other performance areas such as the licensee EROs recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, including interactions with site security staff; intra and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies, including local law enforcement agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the Emergency Plan and its implementing procedures.
  • Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions, as demonstrated during this exercise, to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
  • The adequacy of the licensees post-exercise critiques, to evaluate Duane Arnold Energy Centers self-assessment of its ERO performance during the April 9, 2014, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.g.

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

This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.07-06.

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 scenarios 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 that 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 (DEP)

Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the second quarter 2013 through the fourth quarter 2013. 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 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 ERO Drill Participation PI for the period from the second quarter 2013 through the fourth quarter 2013. 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 2013 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the 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 2013 through the fourth quarter 2013. 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 sample as defined in IP 71151-05.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1

Exit Meeting Summary

On April 11, 2014, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. R. Anderson 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 April 11, 2014, 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 VII Field Office staff at the Lynn County Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

R. Anderson, Site Vice President
G. Pry, Plant General Manager
W. Bentley, Maintenance Director
M. Davis, Emergency Preparedness and Licensing Manager
M. Fritz, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
S. Haller, Design Engineering Manager
R. Harter, Projects Manager
G. Hawkins, System Engineering Manager
L. Helms, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
C. Hill, Training Manager
S. Inghram, Systems Engineering Manager
K. Kleinheinz, Engineering Director
P. Louis, Health Physics Supervisor
H. Maloney, Human Resources Manager
R. Mothena, Corporate Emergency Preparedness Director
B. Murrell, Licensing Engineer Analyst
R. Palmer, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
K. Peveler, Nuclear Oversight Manager
P. Polfleit, Corporate Emergency Preparedness Specialist
R. Porter, Radiation Protection Manager
J. Schwertfeger, Security Manager
B. Seemann, Maintenance Training Supervisor
L. Swenzinski, Licensing Engineer
P. Vandersee, Emergency Preparedness Administrative
T. Weaver, Senior Licensing Engineer
R. Wheaton, Operations Director

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

L. Haeg, Senior Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened, Closed, and Discussed

None

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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