IR 05000324/2012502

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
Person / Time
Site:	Brunswick
Issue date:	09/04/2012
From:	Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1
To:	Annacone M Progress Energy Florida
References
IR-12-502
Download: ML12250A859 (10)

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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 Commission's 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 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.

A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings

None

B. 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 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

(10) which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.

• 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 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).

• 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 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.

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 licensee's 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