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{{#Wiki_filter:May 8, 2018 Mr. John Dent, Jr.
{{#Wiki_filter:May 8, 2018 Mr. John Dent, Jr.


Vice President-Nuclear and CNO Nebraska Public Power District Cooper Nuclear Station 72676 648A Avenue P.O. Box 98 Brownville , NE 6 8321 SUBJECT: COOPER NUCLEAR STATION
Vice President-Nuclear and CNO Nebraska Public Power District Cooper Nuclear Station 72676 648A Avenue P.O. Box 98 Brownville, NE 68321 SUBJECT: COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/
- INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/
STAFFING/MULTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS - INSPECTION REPORT 05000298/2018010
STAFFING/MULTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS  
- INSPECTION REPORT 05000 298/20180 10


==Dear Mr. Dent:==
==Dear Mr. Dent:==
On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite portion of this inspection at your Cooper Nuclear Station. On April 16, 2018 , the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations
On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite portion of this inspection at your Cooper Nuclear Station. On April 16, 2018, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.


The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the implementation of m itigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication , Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication, Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel.


NRC inspectors documented one finding of very low safety significance (Green) in this report. The finding did not involve a violation of NRC requirements.
NRC inspectors documented one finding of very low safety significance (Green) in this report.


If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment or a finding not associated with a regulatory requirement in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC resident inspector at the Cooper Nuclear Station. Jr.
The finding did not involve a violation of NRC requirements.


2 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.
If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment or a finding not associated with a regulatory requirement in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC resident inspector at the Cooper Nuclear Station. Jr. 2 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.
 
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Sincerely,
Sincerely,
/RA/ Jason W. Kozal , Chief Project Branch C Division of Reactor Projects Docket: 50-298 License: DPR-46 Enclosure:  
/RA/
 
Jason W. Kozal, Chief Project Branch C Division of Reactor Projects Docket: 50-298 License: DPR-46 Enclosure:
==Inspection Report==
Inspection Report 05000298/2018010 w/Attachment:
05000 298/2018 0 10 w/Attachment:
Documents Reviewed
Documents Reviewed


1 Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


==Inspection Report==
==Inspection Report==
Docket Number:
Docket Number: 05000298 License Number: DPR-46 Report Number: 05000298/2018010 Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-010-0017 Licensee: Nebraska Public Power District Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station Location: Brownville, Nebraska Inspection Dates: March 12, 2018 to April 16, 2018 Inspectors: M. Stafford, Resident Inspector - Cooper (Team Leader)
05000 298 License Number:
R. Alexander, Sr. Project Engineer - Region IV J. Mateychick, Sr. Reactor Inspector - Region IV S. Sheldon, Project Engineer - Region III Approved By: Jason Kozal Chief, Project Branch C Division of Reactor Projects
DPR-46 Report Number:
 
05000 298/201 8010 Enterprise Identifier:
Enclosure
I-201 8-010-0017 Licensee: Nebraska Public Power District Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station Location: Brownville , Nebraska Inspection Dates:
March 12, 2018 to April 16, 2018 Inspectors:
M. Stafford, Resident Inspector  
- Cooper (Team Leader)
R. Alexander, Sr. Project Engineer
- Region IV J. Mateychick , Sr. Reactor Inspector  
- Region IV S. Sheldon
, Project Engineer  
- Region III Approved By:
Jason Kozal Chief, Project Branch C Division of Reactor Projects 2


=SUMMARY=
=SUMMARY=
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring licensee's performance by conducting a Temporary Instruction 2515/191 , "Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/ Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans " at Cooper Nuclear Station in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. NRC and self-revealed findings, violations, and additional items are summarized in the table below.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring licensees performance by conducting a Temporary Instruction 2515/191, Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/
Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans at Cooper Nuclear Station in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. NRC and self-revealed findings, violations, and additional items are summarized in the table below.


List of Findings and Violations Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Aspect Report Section Emergency Preparedness Green FIN 05000298/2018010
List of Findings and Violations Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events Cornerstone       Significance                                     Cross-cutting Report Aspect         Section Emergency         Green                                            H.3 -          TI 2515/191 Preparedness FIN 05000298/2018010-01                               Change Closed                                           Management The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.
-01 Closed H.3 - Change Management TI 2515/191 The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensee's failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.
 
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=INSPECTION SCOPES=
=INSPECTION SCOPES=


Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
-rm/doc-collections/insp
-manual/inspection
-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, "Light
-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase.The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.


==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL TI 2515/191
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL TI 2515/191 - Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans Inspectors verified plans for complying with NRC Orders EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No.
- Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi
 
-Unit Dose Assessment Plans Inspectors verifie d plans for complying with NRC Orders EA 049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond
ML12056A045) and EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS No. ML12054A679) are in place and are being implemented by the licensee. Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340) and multiunit dose assessment information provided per COMSECY-13-0010, Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned, dated March 27, 2013, (ADAMS No.
-Design-Basis External Events (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12056A045) and EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS No. ML12054A679) are in place and are being implemented by the licensee. Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340) and multiunit dose assessment information provided per COMSECY 0010, "Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned", dated March 27, 2013, (ADAMS No. ML12339A262).
 
: (1) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) as described in the plant specific submittals
ML12339A262).
[including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order EA 049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond
: (1) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) as described in the plant specific submittals [including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily:
-Design-Basis External Events. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily
a) developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX strategies for postulated external events; b) integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and departure from the FSGs were clear when using existing plant procedures; c) protected FLEX equipment from site-specific hazards; d) developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment to ensure their availability and capability; e) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of beyond-design basis events; and f)   developed the means to ensure the necessary off-site FLEX equipment would be available from off-site locations.
a) developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX strategies for postulated external events; b) integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and departure from the FSGs were clear when using existing plant procedures; c) protected FLEX equipment from site
: (2) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the plant specific submittals [including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No.
-specific hazards; d) developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment to ensure their availability and capability; e) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of beyond-design basis events; and f) developed the means to ensure the necessary off
 
-site FLEX equipment would be available from of f-site locations
ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order NRC Order EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation.
.
 
: (2) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the plant specific submittals
The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily :
[including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order NRC Order EA 051 , Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily
a) installed the spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation sensors, cabling and power supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant specific submittals and safety evaluation; b) installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals; c) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and use of the SFP instrumentation; and d) developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing and use of the reliable SFP instrumentation.
: a) installed the spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation sensors, cabling and power supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant specific submittals and safety evaluati on; b) installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals; c) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and use of the SFP instrumentation; and d) developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing and use of the reliable SFP instrumentation.
: (3) The inspectors reviewed information provided in the licensees multi-unit dose submittal and in response to the NRCs March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340), and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented enhancements pertaining to Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 in response to a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all ac power to all site units and impedes access to the site. The inspectors verified the following:
: (3) The inspectors reviewed information provided in the licensee's multi
a) the licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing changes to support an extend loss of all AC power (ELAP)/loss of ultimate heat sink (LUHS) scenario; b) EP communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with an ELAP/LUHS scenario; and c) the licensee implemented multi-unit/-source dose assessment capabilities (including releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensees site-specific dose assessment software and approach.
-unit dose submittal and in response to the NRC's March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340), and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented enhancements pertaining to Near
-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 in response to a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all ac power to all site units and impedes access to the site. The inspectors verified the following:
a) the licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing changes to support an extend loss of all AC power (ELAP)/loss of ultimate heat sink (LUHS)scenario; b) EP communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with an ELAP/LUHS scenario; and c) the licensee implemented multi
-unit/-source dose assessment capabilities (including releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensee's site
-specific dose assessment software and approach.


The inspectors verified that non
The inspectors verified that non-compliances with requirements and standards identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program as appropriate.
-compliances with requirements and standards identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program as appropriate.


==INSPECTION RESULTS==
==INSPECTION RESULTS==
Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Aspect Report Section Emergency Preparedness Green FIN 05000298/2018010
Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events Cornerstone             Significance                           Cross-cutting     Report Aspect           Section Emergency               Green                                   H.3 - Change     TI 2515/191 Preparedness            FIN 05000298/2018010-01                Management Closed The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.
-01 Closed H.3 - Change Management TI 2515/191 The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensee's failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.


=====Description:=====
=====Description:=====
The Cooper Nuclear Station FLEX Program Document, Revision 1, Section 5.2.27, "Support Functions  
The Cooper Nuclear Station FLEX Program Document, Revision 1, Section 5.2.27, Support Functions - Communications, states, in part: NEI 12-01 provides required emergency communications capabilities during an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP)Satellite phones are credited for off-site communicationDocking stations and remote antennas have been installed to allow use of the satellite phones from inside buildings.
- Communications," states, in part: "NEI 12
 
-01 provides required emergency communications capabilities during an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP)-Satellite phones are credited for off
NEI 12-01, Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities, Revision 0, Section 4.5, Equipment Location Requirements, states: to be assumed operable, a piece of on-site communications equipment should be in a location, and maintained in a manner, that maximizes survivability following a beyond design basis external eventEquipment should be stored, or otherwise available, in locations that can be readily accessed when neededThe above guidance applies to equipment at the point of use as well as any supporting infrastructure components. Such components may include portable power sources, and radio system repeaters and antennas.
-site communication-Docking stations and remote antennas have been installed to allow use of the satellite phones from inside buildings."


NEI 12-01, "Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities,"
Initially, when the licensee implemented their plans to resolve issues associated with communications during a beyond design basis external event (BDBEE), they had handheld satellite phones located in the control room and the technical support center (TSC), which required the users to relocate outdoors to acquire a usable signal. These locations are rated to withstand all BDBEE, and would therefore meet the requirements of NEI 12-01. However, in an effort to enhance the communications methods, the licensee pursued plans to provide a means for personnel to be able to communicate with satellite phones from inside buildings.
Revision 0, Section 4.5, "Equipment Location Requirements," states: "to be assumed operable, a piece of on
-site communications equipment should be in a location, and maintained in a manner, that maximizes survivability following a beyond design basis external event-Equipment should be stored, or otherwise available, in locations that can be readily accessed when needed-The above guidance applies to equipment at the point of use as well as any supporting infrastructure components. Such components may include portable power sources, and radio system repeaters and antennas."


Initially, when the licensee implemented their plans to resolve issues associated with communications during a beyond design basis external event (BDBEE), they had handheld satellite phones located in the control room and the technical support center (TSC), which required the users to relocate outdoors to acquire a usable signal. These locations are rated to withstand all BDBEE, and would therefore meet the requirements of NEI 12
These enhancements involved providing external antennas, relocating the existing satellite phones to docking stations in a structure attached to the elevated release point (ERP shack)and in a communications room (PBX room), and routing wires to control room and TSC desk phones. These enhancements are mentioned in general in a letter from the licensee to the NRC, NLS2013028, dated 2/21/13, Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3.
-01. However, in an effort to enhance the communications methods, the licensee pursued plans to provide a means for personnel to be able to communicate with satellite phones from inside buildings. These enhancements involved providing external antennas, relocating the existing satellite phones to docking stations in a structure attached to the elevated release point (ERP shack)and in a communications room (PBX room), and routing wires to control room and TSC desk phones. These enhancements are mentioned in general in a letter from the licensee to the NRC, NLS2013028, dated 2/21/13, "Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near
-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3."


In moving the physical location of the satellite phones from the control room and TSC
In moving the physical location of the satellite phones from the control room and TSC, the licensee failed to ensure that the new locations were suitable to withstand all BDBEE. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading, and the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the external antennas located on the elevated release point and the meteorological tower would not be able to withstand the elevated wind speeds during a tornado or other high wind event.
, the licensee failed to ensure that the new locations were suitable to withstand all BDBEE. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading, and the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the external antennas located on the elevated release point and the meteorological tower would not be able to withstand the elevated wind speeds during a tornado or other high wind event.


The team determined that, by implementing this enhancement to communications systems, the licensee placed the ir satellite phone equipment in locations that are vulnerable to BDBEE. This does not meet the requirements of NEI 12
The team determined that, by implementing this enhancement to communications systems, the licensee placed their satellite phone equipment in locations that are vulnerable to BDBEE.
-01 and therefore does not meet the requirements of the FLEX Program Document.


Corrective Action(s):  In response to the team's questions, the licensee documented the concerns in the corrective action program.
This does not meet the requirements of NEI 12-01 and therefore does not meet the requirements of the FLEX Program Document.


Additionally, the licensee is in the process of procuring three additional satellite phones to st age in the control room, thereby restoring compliance with NEI 12
Corrective Action(s): In response to the teams questions, the licensee documented the concerns in the corrective action program. Additionally, the licensee is in the process of procuring three additional satellite phones to stage in the control room, thereby restoring compliance with NEI 12-01.
-01. Corrective Action Reference(s): CR
 
-CNS-2018-0149 9
Corrective Action Reference(s): CR-CNS-2018-01499


=====Performance Assessment:=====
=====Performance Assessment:=====
Performance Deficiency: That the station failed to maintain the satellite phones in locations that provide reasonable assurance the phones will remain available following all beyond design basis external events is a performance deficiency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones from locations where the phones were protected from beyond design basis external events to locations where the phones were not protected was contrary to NEI 12
Performance Deficiency: That the station failed to maintain the satellite phones in locations that provide reasonable assurance the phones will remain available following all beyond design basis external events is a performance deficiency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones from locations where the phones were protected from beyond design basis external events to locations where the phones were not protected was contrary to NEI 12-01, Revision 0, Section 4.5. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading and therefore the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the antennas may not survive high wind speeds.
-01, Revision 0, Section 4.5. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading and therefore the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event.


Additionally, the antennas may not survive high wind speeds.
Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor because it adversely affected the facilities and equipment attribute of the Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone and its objective to ensure that the licensee is capable of implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones to locations that are not rated for all beyond design basis external events, the licensee would not be able to contact any offsite organizations.


Screening:  The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor because it adversely affected the facilities and equipment attribute of the Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone and its objective to ensure that the licensee is capable of implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones to locations that are not rated for all beyond design basis external events, the licensee would not be able to contact any offsite organizations.
Significance: The team assessed the significance of the finding using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix O, Significance Determination Process for Mitigating Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Orders EA-12-049 and EA-12-051), dated October 7, 2016. The team determined that the performance deficiency did not
 
: (1) impact the spent fuel pool instrumentation order (EA-12-051);
Significance: The team assessed the significance of the finding using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix O, "Significance Determination Process for Mitigating Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Orders EA 049 and EA 051)," dated October 7, 2016. The team determined that the performance deficiency did not
: (1) impact the spent fuel pool instrumentation order (EA 051);
: (2) did not involve a failure of FLEX equipment for 72 hours or more that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions;
: (2) did not involve a failure of FLEX equipment for 72 hours or more that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions;
: (3) did not involve deficient procedures or training that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions;
: (3) did not involve deficient procedures or training that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions;
: (4) did not have a product of the exposure time and external even initiating event frequency greater than 1E
: (4) did not have a product of the exposure time and external even initiating event frequency greater than 1E-6; and
-6; and
: (5) did not involve significant programmatic issues which reduced the effectiveness of the Mitigating Strategies. Therefore, the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green).
: (5) did not involve significant programmatic issues which reduced the effectiveness of the Mitigating Strategies. Therefore, the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green). Cross-cutting Aspect:  The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated with change management, in that the licensee failed to fully evaluate implementing the enhancement to move the satellite phones from the control room and TSC to the ERP shack an the PBX room
[H.3]. Enforcement
:  Inspectors did not identify a violation of regulatory requirements associated with this finding.


EXIT MEETIN GS AND DEBRIEFS The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report
Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated with change management, in that the licensee failed to fully evaluate implementing the enhancement to move the satellite phones from the control room and TSC to the ERP shack an the PBX room [H.3].
. On March 15, 2018, the inspection team presented the on
-site inspection results in a management debrief to Mr. J. Kalamaja , General Manager of Plant Operations
, and other members of the site staff.


On April 16, 2018, the lead inspector presented the final inspection results in an exit meeting to Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations
=====Enforcement:=====
, and other members of the site staff.
Inspectors did not identify a violation of regulatory requirements associated with this finding.
 
==EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS==
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
* On March 15, 2018, the inspection team presented the on-site inspection results in a management debrief to Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of the site staff.
* On April 16, 2018, the lead inspector presented the final inspection results in an exit meeting to Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of the site staff.


=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED=
=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED=


Other Activities  
Other Activities - TI 2515/191
- TI 2515/191
Procedures/Instructions
Procedures/Instructions
Number Title Revision 0-CNS-OU-108 Shutdown Safety Management Program
Number               Title                                             Revision
0.50.5 Outage Shutdown Safety
0-CNS-OU-108         Shutdown Safety Management Program                 4
2.4FPC Fuel Pool Cooling Trouble
0.50.5               Outage Shutdown Safety                             37
5.1FLOOD Emergency Operations Procedure: Flood
2.4FPC               Fuel Pool Cooling Trouble                         34
7.0.11 Maintenance Procedure: Flood Control Barriers
5.1FLOOD             Emergency Operations Procedure: Flood             22
14.41.1.1 FPC-LIT-1 Testing 4 EOF08 Position Instruction Manual: Logistics Coordinator
7.0.11               Maintenance Procedure: Flood Control Barriers     30
FSG 5.10FLEX
14.41.1.1           FPC-LIT-1 Testing                                 4
FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs)
EOF08               Position Instruction Manual: Logistics Coordinator 30
FSG 5.10FLEX.01
FSG 5.10FLEX         FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs)                     2
25 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.01 125 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations                           1
FSG 5.10FLEX.02
FSG 5.10FLEX.02 125 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations                           1
25 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.03 250 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations                           1
FSG 5.10FLEX.03
FSG 5.10FLEX.04 250 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations                           1
250 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.05 Reliable Hardened Containment Vent Battery             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.04
Charger Tie-in
250 VDC Div
FSG 5.10FLEX.06 Fuel Pool Level Instrument Electrical Tie-In           1
FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.07 4160 F Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator             2
FSG 5.10FLEX.05
FSG 5.10FLEX.08 4160 G Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator             2
Reliable Hardened Containment Vent Battery Charger Tie
FSG 5.10FLEX.09 Hotwell to ECST FLEX Operations                         1
-in 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.06
FSG 5.10FLEX.10 ECST Makeup from North Well                             2
Fuel Pool Level Instrument Electrical Tie
FSG 5.10FLEX.11 Spent Fuel Pool Supply FLEX Operations                 2
-In 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.07
FSG 5.10FLEX.12 Reactor Building Reliable Air FLEX Operations           1
4160 "F" Bus Tie
FSG 5.10FLEX.13 REC SW FLEX Supply                                     1
-in with Off
FSG 5.10FLEX.14 RHR Div 1 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations             1
-Site Generator
FSG 5.10FLEX.15 RHR Div 2 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.08
FSG 5.10FLEX.16 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW)             2
4160 "G" Bus Tie-in with Off
Div 1 FLEX Operations
-Site Generator
FSG 5.10FLEX.17 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW)             2
FSG 5.10FLEX.09
Div 2 FLEX Operations
Hotwell to ECST FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.18 Alternate Reactor Building Ventilation FLEX             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.10
Operations
ECST Makeup from North Well
FSG 5.10FLEX.19 Alternate Ventilation FLEX Operations                   1
FSG 5.10FLEX.11
FSG 5.10FLEX.20 Debris Removal in Support of FLEX Operations           1
Spent Fuel Pool Supply FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.21 Shutdown Injection FLEX Operations                     1
FSG 5.10FLEX.12
FSG 5.10FLEX.22 Communications and Lighting Equipment FLEX             1
Reactor Building Reliable Air FLEX Operations
Power
FSG 5.10FLEX.13
FSG 5.10FLEX.23 Reactor Equipment Cooling FLEX Operations               1
REC SW FLEX Supply
FSG 5.10FLEX.24 Control Building Temporary Heating FLEX                 1
FSG 5.10FLEX.14
Operations
RHR Div 1 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.25   Alternate RPV Injection thru RHR SW Riser or RHR-  1
FSG 5.10FLEX.15
B B.5.B Connection
RHR Div 2 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.26   RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 1 FLEX           1
FSG 5.10FLEX.16
Operations
Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.27   RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 2 FLEX            1
FSG 5.10FLEX.17
Operations
Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) Div 2 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.28   Vital Instrumentation FLEX Operations             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.18
FSG 5.10FLEX.29   Alternate Reactor Vessel Injection from Missouri   1
Alternate Reactor Building Ventilation FLEX Operations
River
FSG 5.10FLEX.19
FSG 5.10FLEX.30   Hardened Containment Vent System FLEX             5
Alternate Ventilation FLEX Operations
Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.20
FSG 5.10FLEX.31   FLEX Equipment Refueling Operations               1
Debris Removal in Support of
5.3SBO             Station Blackout                                   43
FLEX Operations
5.7.17             CNS Dose Assessment                               49
FSG 5.10FLEX.21
5.7.17.1           Dose Assessment (Manual)                           3
Shutdown Injection FLEX Operations
6.FPC.701         FPC Level Transmitter Functional Test             0
FSG 5.10FLEX.22
OI 25             Operations Routine Duties                         70
Communications and Lighting Equipment FLEX Power 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.23
Security           Access Control Devices                            50
Reactor Equipment Cooling FLEX Operations
Procedure 2.8
FSG 5.10FLEX.24
Site Services     Station Security                                  59
Control Building Temporary Heating FLEX Operations
Procedure 1.1
FSG 5.10FLEX.25
FLEX Final Integrated Plan                         1
Alternate RPV Injection thru RHR SW Riser or RHR
FLEX Program Document                             1
-B B.5.B Connection
FSG 5.10FLEX.26
RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.27
RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div
FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.28
Vital Instrumentation FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.29
Alternate Reactor Vessel Injection from Missouri River 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.30
Hardened Containment Vent System FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.31
FLEX Equipment Refueling Operations
5.3SBO Station Blackout
5.7.17 CNS Dose Assessment
5.7.17.1 Dose Assessment (Manual)
6.FPC.701 FPC Level Transmitter Functional Test
OI 25 Operations Routine Duties
Security Procedure 2.8
Access Control Devices
Site Services Procedure 1.1
Station Security
FLEX Final Integrated Plan
FLEX Program Document
Preventative Maintenance Activities
Preventative Maintenance Activities
Number Title Revision 5067082 SAMG Diesel Generator Testing
Number           Title                                               Revision
9/27/2016 5155721 Perform Vendor FLEX Maintenance Activities (1 year Operational Inspections)
5067082         SAMG Diesel Generator Testing                       9/27/2016
5/23/2017 5164463 Perform Vendor FLEX Equipment Maintenance (6 month) 11/06/2017
5155721         Perform Vendor FLEX Maintenance Activities (1 year   5/23/2017
5194852 Spent Fuel Pool Primary LI Signal PCRS
Operational Inspections)
2/29/2017
5164463         Perform Vendor FLEX Equipment Maintenance (6         11/06/2017
Drawings Number Title Revision 453010422 Emergency Condensate Storage Tanks
month)
AB/02 R110827 Cooper Nuclear Strategy Topography Survey
5194852         Spent Fuel Pool Primary LI Signal PCRS               12/29/2017
8/23/2012 Other Documents/Reports
Drawings
Number Title Revision EC 6036621
Number           Title                                               Revision
Install Remote Satellite Units
453010422       Emergency Condensate Storage Tanks                   AB/02
EE 01-057 Class I Restrained Seismic Design Basis of Class IIS Piping 0 EE 01-147 Summary of Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV) Leakage Pathway to the Condenser Seismic Qualification
R110827         Cooper Nuclear Strategy Topography Survey           8/23/2012
ER 2016-002 FLEX Portable Equipment Deployment Path Liquefaction Evaluation
Other Documents/Reports
Number Title Revision INT0350113
Number           Title                                               Revision
FLEX Modifications
EC 6036621       Install Remote Satellite Units                       0
INT0350114
EE 01-057       Class I Restrained Seismic Design Basis of Class IIS 0
FLEX Strategy
Piping
INT0350116
EE 01-147       Summary of Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV)         2
FLEX Strategy Walkdown
Leakage Pathway to the Condenser Seismic
Lesson Plan IAC202-00-00 Level Measurement & Devices
Qualification
LO#2018-0092 2018 CNS TI
ER 2016-002     FLEX Portable Equipment Deployment Path             0
-2515/191 Mitigating Strategies (SFP/EP) Inspection Assessment
Liquefaction Evaluation
MEC 500-01-01 MEC OSC Emergency Response Overview
Number         Title                                               Revision
ML17226A032
INT0350113     FLEX Modifications                                   1
Cooper Nuclear Station Safety Evaluation Regarding Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to Orders
INT0350114     FLEX Strategy                                       1
EA-12-049 and EA
INT0350116     FLEX Strategy Walkdown                               0
-12-051 (CAC Nos. MF0971 and MF0972) 9/20/2017 MP 800000050260
Lesson Plan     Level Measurement & Devices                          8
FLEX Equipment Maintenance Plans for FLEX Air Compressors; 175 kW, 60 kW, and 6 kW Diesel Generators; and FLEX Godwin Pumps
IAC202-00-00
{Not Dated}
LO#2018-0092   2018 CNS TI-2515/191 Mitigating Strategies (SFP/EP)
NEDC 09-102 Internal Flooding  
Inspection Assessment
- HELB, MELB, and Feedwater Line Break 2 NEDC 14-001 Storage Facility Structural Calculation
MEC 500-01-01   MEC OSC Emergency Response Overview                 2
NEDC 14-027 Review of ERIN Calculation C122140001
ML17226A032     Cooper Nuclear Station Safety Evaluation Regarding   9/20/2017
-11622, "MAAP Analysis to Support Cooper FLEX Strategy"
Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and Reliable
NEI 12-01 Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities
Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to Orders
NEI 12-06 Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) Implementation Guidelines
EA-12-049 and EA-12-051 (CAC Nos. MF0971 and
NLS2013028
MF0972)
Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near
MP             FLEX Equipment Maintenance Plans for FLEX Air       {Not Dated}
-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3
800000050260    Compressors; 175 kW, 60 kW, and 6 kW Diesel
2/21/13 NSRC-005 SAFER Response Plan for Cooper Nuclear Station
Generators; and FLEX Godwin Pumps
9/15/2015 PM Notification
NEDC 09-102     Internal Flooding - HELB, MELB, and Feedwater Line   2
11417703 Maintenance Plan 800000050260 Revision
Break
10/25/2017
NEDC 14-001     Storage Facility Structural Calculation             1
Purchase Order
NEDC 14-027     Review of ERIN Calculation C122140001-11622,         0
MAAP Analysis to Support Cooper FLEX Strategy
NEI 12-01       Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis         0
Accident Response Staffing and Communications
Capabilities
NEI 12-06       Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX)       2
Implementation Guidelines
NLS2013028     Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution     2/21/13
Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals
Associated with Near-Term Task Force
Recommendation 9.3
NSRC-005       SAFER Response Plan for Cooper Nuclear Station       9/15/2015
PM Notification Maintenance Plan 800000050260 Revision               10/25/2017
11417703
Purchase Order Preventive Maintenance Program                      3/06/17
4500200470
4500200470
Preventive Maintenance Program
Technical      Beyond Design Basis Components                      11/06/16
3/06/17 Technical Requirements Manual Section 3.12 Beyond Design Basis Components
Requirements
11/06/16  Cooper Nuclear Station NEI 12
Manual Section
-01 Phase 2 Staffing Assessment
3.12
4/21/2016 FLEX Validation Document
Cooper Nuclear Station NEI 12-01 Phase 2 Staffing   4/21/2016
NANTeL Generic Basic FLEX, ERO0010102/ILT
Assessment
-56251/NAN-56252   NANTeL Generic Advanced FLEX, ERO0010103/ILT
FLEX Validation Document
-56253/NAN-56254
NANTeL Generic Basic FLEX, ERO0010102/ILT-
Corrective Action Program
251/NAN-56252
Documents (CR-CNS-) 2016-02845 2016-02869 2017-01463 2017-02565 2017-02568 2017-02799 2017-02801 2017-03089 2017-03777 2017-05033 2017-05285 2017-06372 2018-01166 2018-01243 2018-01442* 2018-01443* 2018-01450* 2018-01451* 2018-01457* 2018-01458* 2018-01463* 2018-01469* 2018-01475* 2018-01494* 2018-01496* 2018-01499* 2018-01500* 2018-01509* 2018-01511* 2018-02294*   * - Initiated as a result of this inspection
NANTeL Generic Advanced FLEX, ERO0010103/ILT-
253/NAN-56254
Corrective Action Program Documents (CR-CNS-)
2016-02845                     2016-02869     2017-01463 2017-02565
2017-02568                     2017-02799     2017-02801 2017-03089
2017-03777                     2017-05033     2017-05285 2017-06372
2018-01166                     2018-01243     2018-01442* 2018-01443*
2018-01450*                   2018-01451*     2018-01457* 2018-01458*
2018-01463*                   2018-01469*     2018-01475* 2018-01494*
2018-01496*                   2018-01499*     2018-01500* 2018-01509*
2018-01511*                   2018-02294*
* - Initiated as a result of this inspection


ML18128A07
ML18128A074
SUNSI Review
SUNSI Review             Non-Sensitive            Publicly Available    Keyword:
By: MHS2/rdr Non-Sensitive Sensitive  Publicly Available
By: MHS2/rdr               Sensitive                 Non-Publicly Available NRC-002
Non-Publicly Available
OFFICE       RI:DRP/C/CNS SPE:DRP/A SRI:DRS/EB2 RIII:DRP/PE BC:DRP/C
Keyword: NRC-002 OFFICE RI:DRP/C/CNS
NAME           MStafford RAlexander     JMateychick SSheldon       JKozal
SPE:DRP/A SRI:DRS/EB2
SIGNATURE       /RA-E/     /RA/           /RA/       /RA-E/           /RA/
RIII:DRP/PE
DATE             4/19/18   4/19/18       4/20/18     4/19/18         5/8/18
BC:DRP/C NAME MStafford RAlexander
 
JMateychick
May 8, 2018
SSheldon JKozal SIGNATURE /RA-E/ /RA/ /RA/ /RA-E/ /RA/ DATE 4/19/18 4/19/18 4/20/18 4/19/18 5/8/18
Mr. John Dent, Jr.
May 8, 2018 Mr. John Dent, Jr.
Vice President-Nuclear and CNO
Vice President
-Nuclear and CNO
Nebraska Public Power District
Nebraska Public Power District
Cooper Nuclear Station
Cooper Nuclear Station
2676 648A Avenue
2676 648A Avenue
: [[contact::P.O. Box 98 Brownville ]], NE 6 8321  SUBJECT: COOPER NUCLEAR STATION
P.O. Box 98
- INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/
Brownville, NE 68321
STAFFING/MULTI
SUBJECT:         COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS  
MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION
- INSPECTION REPORT 05000
ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/
298/20180 10  Dear Mr. Dent: On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite portion of this inspection at your Cooper Nuclear
STAFFING/MULTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS - INSPECTION
Station. On April 16, 2018 , the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr.  
REPORT 05000298/2018010
: [[contact::J. Kalamaja]], General Manager of Plant Operations
Dear Mr. Dent:
, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the implementation of m
portion of this inspection at your Cooper Nuclear Station. On April 16, 2018, the NRC
itigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA
inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr.  
-12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication , Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel.
: [[contact::J. Kalamaja]], General Manager of
NRC inspectors documented one finding of very low safety significance (Green) in this report. The finding did not involve a violation of NRC requirements.
Plant Operations, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are
If you disagree with a cross
documented in the enclosed report.
-cutting aspect assignment or a finding not associated with a regulatory requirement in this report, you should provide a response within 30
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the
days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the  
implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049
: [[contact::U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission]], ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555
and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication, Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose
-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC resident inspector at the
Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the
Cooper Nuclear Station.
conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of
J. Dent Jr.
selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station
personnel.
NRC inspectors documented one finding of very low safety significance (Green) in this report.
The finding did not involve a violation of NRC requirements.
If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment or a finding not associated with a
regulatory requirement in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date
of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the
Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC resident inspector at the Cooper Nuclear
Station.
J. Dent Jr.                                       2
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
and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document
-rm/adams.html
Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for
and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10
Withholding.
CFR 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
" Sincerely,   /RA/ Jason  
                                                /RA/
: [[contact::W. Kozal ]], Chief Project Branch
Jason  
C Division of Reactor Projects
: [[contact::W. Kozal]], Chief
Docket:   50
Project Branch C
-298 License: DPR-46 Enclosure:
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket: 50-298
License: DPR-46
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000298/2018010
w/Attachment:
Documents Reviewed
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Inspection Report
Inspection Report
05000 298/2018 0 10  w/Attachment:
Docket Number:        05000298
Documents Reviewed
License Number:        DPR-46
Report Number:        05000298/2018010
Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-010-0017
Licensee:              Nebraska Public Power District
Facility:              Cooper Nuclear Station
Location:              Brownville, Nebraska
Inspection Dates:      March 12, 2018 to April 16, 2018
Inspectors:           
: [[contact::M. Stafford]], Resident Inspector - Cooper (Team Leader)
: [[contact::R. Alexander]], Sr. Project Engineer - Region IV
: [[contact::J. Mateychick]], Sr. Reactor Inspector - Region IV
: [[contact::S. Sheldon]], Project Engineer - Region III
Approved By:           Jason Kozal
Chief, Project Branch C
Division of Reactor Projects


Enclosure  U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
SUMMARY
Inspection Report
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring licensees performance
Docket Number:
by conducting a Temporary Instruction 2515/191, Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and
05000 298  License Number:
Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/
DPR-46  Report Number:
Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans at Cooper Nuclear Station in accordance with the
05000 298/201 8010  Enterprise Identifier:
Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for
I-201 8-010-0017  Licensee: Nebraska Public Power District
overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to
Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. NRC and self-
Location: Brownville , Nebraska  Inspection Dates:
revealed findings, violations, and additional items are summarized in the table below.
March 12, 2018
to April 16, 2018
Inspectors:
: [[contact::M. Stafford]], Resident Inspector
- Cooper (Team Leader)
: [[contact::R. Alexander]], Sr. Project Engineer
- Region IV 
: [[contact::J. Mateychick ]], Sr. Reactor Inspector
- Region IV  S. Sheldon
, Project Engineer
- Region III
Approved By:
Jason Kozal
Chief, Project Branch
C  Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY  The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring licensee's performance by conducting a Temporary Instruction
2515/191 , "Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/ Staffing/Multi
-Unit Dose Assessment Plans
" at Cooper Nuclear
Station in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRC's program for
overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html
for more information. NRC and self
-revealed findings, violations, and additional items are summarized in the table below.
List of Findings and Violations
List of Findings and Violations
Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events
Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They
Cornerstone
Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events
Significance
Cornerstone       Significance                                     Cross-cutting Report
Cross-cutting Aspect Report Section Emergency Preparedness
Aspect         Section
Green FIN 05000298/2018010
Emergency         Green                                            H.3 -          TI 2515/191
-01 Closed H.3 - Change Management
Preparedness FIN 05000298/2018010-01                               Change
TI 2515/191
Closed                                           Management
The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensee's failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.
The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to maintain
 
the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones
would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.
INSPECTION SCOPES
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in
-rm/doc-collections/insp
effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with
-manual/inspection
their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, "Light
rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared
-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase.The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met
OTHER ACTIVITIES  
consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,
TI 2515/191
observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance
- Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi
with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
-Unit Dose Assessment Plans
OTHER ACTIVITIES - TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
Inspectors verifie d plans for complying with NRC Orders EA
TI 2515/191 - Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool
-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond
Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose
-Design-Basis External Events  
Assessment Plans
(Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
Inspectors verified plans for complying with NRC Orders EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses
(ADAMS) Accession No. ML12056A045) and EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS No. ML12054A679) are in place and are being implemented by the licensee. Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340) and multiunit dose assessment information provided per COMSECY
with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events
-13-0010, "Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned", dated March 27, 2013, (ADAMS No. ML12339A262).
(Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No.
  (1) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors
ML12056A045) and EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel
verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the
Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS No. ML12054A679) are in place and are being implemented by
Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies
the licensee. Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and
(FLEX) as described in the plant specific submittals
communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for
[including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation
information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340) and multiunit dose assessment information
(ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order EA
provided per COMSECY-13-0010, Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency
-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond
Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned, dated March 27, 2013, (ADAMS No.
-Design-Basis External Events. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily
ML12339A262).
a) developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines
    (1) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee
(FSGs) to implement the FLEX strategies for postulated external events;
satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the Diverse and Flexible Coping
b) integrated their
Strategies (FLEX) as described in the plant specific submittals [including the Final
FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and departure from the FSGs were clear when using existing plant procedures;
Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety
c) protected FLEX equipment from site
evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in
-specific hazards;
compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to
d) developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX
Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events. The
equipment to ensure their availability and capability;
inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily:
 
a) developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX
strategies for postulated external events;
b) integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and
departure from the FSGs were clear when using existing plant procedures;
c) protected FLEX equipment from site-specific hazards;
d) developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment
to ensure their availability and capability;
e) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of
e) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of
beyond-design basis events; and
beyond-design basis events; and
f) developed the means to ensure the necessary off
f)   developed the means to ensure the necessary off-site FLEX equipment would be
-site FLEX equipment would be available from of
available from off-site locations.
f-site locations
    (2) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee
. (2) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors
satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the
verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the plant specific
plant specific submittals [including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No.
submittals
ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and
[including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS
determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order NRC Order EA-12-051,
Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order
Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation.
NRC Order EA
The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily :
-12-051 , Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel
a) installed the spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation sensors, cabling and power
Pool Instrumentation. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily
supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant
: a) installed the spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation sensors, cabling and power supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant specific submittals and safety evaluati
specific submittals and safety evaluation;
on; b) installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals;
b) installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions
c) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and use of the SFP instrumentation; and
and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals;
d) developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing and use of the reliable SFP instrumentation.
c) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and
(3) The inspectors
use of the SFP instrumentation; and
reviewed information provided in the licensee's multi
d) developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing and use of the reliable
-unit dose submittal and in response to the NRC's March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340), and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented enhancements pertaining to Near
SFP instrumentation.
-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 in response to a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all ac power to all site units and impedes access to the site. The inspectors verified the following:
    (3) The inspectors reviewed information provided in the licensees multi-unit dose submittal
a) the licensee satisfactorily implemented required
and in response to the NRCs March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS
staffing changes to support an extend loss of all AC power (ELAP)/loss of ultimate heat sink (LUHS)
No. ML12053A340), and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented
scenario; b) EP communications equipment and facilities are
enhancements pertaining to Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 in response to
sufficient for dealing with an ELAP/LUHS scenario; and
a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all ac power to
c) the licensee implemented multi
all site units and impedes access to the site. The inspectors verified the following:
-unit/-source dose assessment capabilities (including releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensee's site
a) the licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing changes to support an
-specific dose assessment software and approach.
extend loss of all AC power (ELAP)/loss of ultimate heat sink (LUHS) scenario;
The inspectors verified that non
b) EP communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with an
-compliances with requirements and standards identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program as appropriate.
ELAP/LUHS scenario; and
 
c) the licensee implemented multi-unit/-source dose assessment capabilities (including
releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensees site-specific dose assessment
software and approach.
The inspectors verified that non-compliances with requirements and standards identified during
the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program as appropriate.
INSPECTION RESULTS
INSPECTION RESULTS
Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events
Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They
Cornerstone
Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events
Significance
Cornerstone             Significance                           Cross-cutting     Report
Cross-cutting Aspect Report Section Emergency Preparedness
Aspect           Section
Green FIN 05000298/2018010
Emergency               Green                                   H.3 - Change     TI 2515/191
-01 Closed H.3 - Change Management
Preparedness            FIN 05000298/2018010-01                Management
TI 2515/191
Closed
The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensee's failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable
The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to
assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.
maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the
Description: The Cooper Nuclear Station FLEX Program Document, Revision 1, Section 5.2.27, "Support Functions  
phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.
- Communications," states, in part: "NEI 12
Description: The Cooper Nuclear Station FLEX Program Document, Revision 1, Section
-01 provides required emergency communications capabilities during an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP)-Satellite phones are credited for off
5.2.27, Support Functions - Communications, states, in part: NEI 12-01 provides required
-site communication-Docking stations and remote antennas have been installed to allow use of the satellite phones from inside buildings."
emergency communications capabilities during an Extended Loss of AC Power
NEI 12-01, "Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities,"
(ELAP)Satellite phones are credited for off-site communicationDocking stations and
Revision 0, Section 4.5, "Equipment Location Requirements," states: "to be assumed operable, a piece of on
remote antennas have been installed to allow use of the satellite phones from inside
-site communications equipment should be in a location, and maintained in a manner, that maximizes survivability following a beyond design basis external event-Equipment should be stored, or otherwise available, in locations that can be readily accessed when needed-The above guidance applies to equipment at the point of use as well as any supporting infrastructure components. Such components may include portable power sources, and radio system repeaters and antennas."
buildings.
Initially, when the licensee implemented their plans to resolve
NEI 12-01, Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and
issues associated with communications during a beyond design basis external event (BDBEE), they had handheld satellite phones located in the control room and the technical support center (TSC), which required the users to relocate outdoors to acquire a usable signal. These locations are rated to withstand all BDBEE, and would therefore meet the requirements of NEI 12
Communications Capabilities, Revision 0, Section 4.5, Equipment Location Requirements,
-01. However, in an effort to enhance the communications methods, the licensee pursued plans to provide a means for personnel to
states: to be assumed operable, a piece of on-site communications equipment should be in a
be able to communicate with satellite phones from inside buildings. These enhancements involved providing external antennas, relocating the existing satellite phones to docking stations in a structure attached to the elevated release point (ERP shack)
location, and maintained in a manner, that maximizes survivability following a beyond design
and in a communications room (PBX room), and routing wires to control room and TSC desk phones. These enhancements are mentioned in general in a letter from the licensee to the NRC, NLS2013028, dated 2/21/13, "Response to
basis external eventEquipment should be stored, or otherwise available, in locations that
NRC Technical Issues for Resolution
can be readily accessed when neededThe above guidance applies to equipment at the
Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near
point of use as well as any supporting infrastructure components. Such components may
-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3."
include portable power sources, and radio system repeaters and antennas.
In moving the physical location of the satellite phones from the control room and TSC
Initially, when the licensee implemented their plans to resolve issues associated with
, the licensee failed to ensure that the new locations were suitable to withstand all BDBE
communications during a beyond design basis external event (BDBEE), they had handheld
: [[contact::E. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading]], and the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the external antennas located on the elevated release point and the meteorological tower would not be able to withstand the elevated wind speeds during a tornado or other high wind event.
satellite phones located in the control room and the technical support center (TSC), which
 
required the users to relocate outdoors to acquire a usable signal. These locations are rated
The team determined that, by implementing this enhancement to communications systems, the licensee placed the
to withstand all BDBEE, and would therefore meet the requirements of NEI 12-01. However,
ir satellite phone equipment in locations that are vulnerable to BDBEE. This does not meet the requirements of NEI 12
in an effort to enhance the communications methods, the licensee pursued plans to provide a
-01 and therefore does not meet the requirements of the FLEX Program Document.
means for personnel to be able to communicate with satellite phones from inside buildings.
Corrective Action(s): In response to the team's questions, the licensee documented the concerns in the corrective action program.
These enhancements involved providing external antennas, relocating the existing satellite
Additionally, the licensee is in the process of procuring three additional satellite phones to st
phones to docking stations in a structure attached to the elevated release point (ERP shack)
age in the control room, thereby restoring compliance with NEI 12
and in a communications room (PBX room), and routing wires to control room and TSC desk
-01. Corrective Action Reference(s): CR
phones. These enhancements are mentioned in general in a letter from the licensee to the
-CNS-2018-0149 9 Performance Assessment:
NRC, NLS2013028, dated 2/21/13, Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution
Performance Deficiency: That the station failed to maintain the satellite phones in locations that provide reasonable assurance the phones will remain available following all beyond design basis external events is a performance deficiency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones from locations where the phones were protected from beyond design basis external events to locations where the phones were not protected was contrary to NEI 12
Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-Term Task Force
-01, Revision 0, Section 4.5. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading and therefore the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event.
Recommendation 9.3.
Additionally, the antennas may not survive high wind speeds.
In moving the physical location of the satellite phones from the control room and TSC, the
Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor because it adversely affected the facilities and equipment attribute of the Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone and its objective to ensure that the licensee is capable of implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones to locations that are not rated for all beyond design basis external events, the licensee would not be able to
licensee failed to ensure that the new locations were suitable to withstand all BDBEE. The
ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading, and the phones relocated from the control
room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the external antennas located on the
elevated release point and the meteorological tower would not be able to withstand the
elevated wind speeds during a tornado or other high wind event.
The team determined that, by implementing this enhancement to communications systems,
the licensee placed their satellite phone equipment in locations that are vulnerable to BDBEE.
This does not meet the requirements of NEI 12-01 and therefore does not meet the
requirements of the FLEX Program Document.
Corrective Action(s): In response to the teams questions, the licensee documented the
concerns in the corrective action program. Additionally, the licensee is in the process of
procuring three additional satellite phones to stage in the control room, thereby restoring
compliance with NEI 12-01.
Corrective Action Reference(s): CR-CNS-2018-01499
Performance Assessment:
Performance Deficiency: That the station failed to maintain the satellite phones in locations
that provide reasonable assurance the phones will remain available following all beyond
design basis external events is a performance deficiency. Specifically, by moving the satellite
phones from locations where the phones were protected from beyond design basis external
events to locations where the phones were not protected was contrary to NEI 12-01,
Revision 0, Section 4.5. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading and therefore
the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally,
the antennas may not survive high wind speeds.
Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor
because it adversely affected the facilities and equipment attribute of the Emergency
Preparedness Cornerstone and its objective to ensure that the licensee is capable of
implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of
a radiological emergency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones to locations that are
not rated for all beyond design basis external events, the licensee would not be able to
contact any offsite organizations.
contact any offsite organizations.
Significance: The team assessed the significance of the finding using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix O, "Significance Determination Process for Mitigating Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Orders EA
Significance: The team assessed the significance of the finding using Inspection Manual
-12-049 and EA
Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix O, Significance Determination Process for Mitigating
-12-051)," dated October 7, 2016. The
Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Orders EA-12-049 and EA-12-051), dated
team determined that the performance deficiency did not (1) impact the spent fuel pool instrumentation order (EA
October 7, 2016. The team determined that the performance deficiency did not (1) impact the
-12-051); (2) did not involve a failure of FLEX equipment for 72 hours or more that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions; (3) did not involve deficient procedures or training that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions; (4) did not have a product of the exposure time and external even initiating event frequency greater than 1E
spent fuel pool instrumentation order (EA-12-051); (2) did not involve a failure of FLEX
-6; and (5) did not involve significant programmatic issues which reduced the effectiveness of the Mitigating Strategies. Therefore, the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green). Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated with change management, in that the licensee failed to fully evaluate implementing the enhancement to move the satellite phones from the control room and TSC to the ERP shack an the PBX room
equipment for 72 hours or more that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the
[H.3]. Enforcement
FLEX functions; (3) did not involve deficient procedures or training that would result in a
: Inspectors did not identify a violation of regulatory requirements associated with this finding.
complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions; (4) did not have a product of the
 
exposure time and external even initiating event frequency greater than 1E-6; and (5) did not
EXIT MEETIN
involve significant programmatic issues which reduced the effectiveness of the Mitigating
GS AND DEBRIEFS
Strategies. Therefore, the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report
(Green).
. On March 15, 2018, the inspection team presented the on
Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated
-site inspection results in a management debrief to Mr.  
with change management, in that the licensee failed to fully evaluate implementing the
: [[contact::J. Kalamaja ]], General Manager of Plant Operations
enhancement to move the satellite phones from the control room and TSC to the ERP shack
, and other members of the site staff.
an the PBX room [H.3].
On April 16, 2018, the lead inspector presented the final inspection results in
Enforcement: Inspectors did not identify a violation of regulatory requirements associated
an exit meeting to Mr.  
with this finding.
: [[contact::J. Kalamaja]], General Manager of Plant Operations
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
, and other members of the site staff.
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On March 15, 2018, the inspection team presented the on-site inspection results in a
management debrief to Mr.  
: [[contact::J. Kalamaja]], General Manager of Plant Operations, and other
members of the site staff.
On April 16, 2018, the lead inspector presented the final inspection results in an exit meeting
to Mr.  
: [[contact::J. Kalamaja]], General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of the site
staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Other Activities  
Other Activities - TI 2515/191
- TI 2515/191
Procedures/Instructions
Procedures/Instructions
Number Title Revision 0-CNS-OU-108 Shutdown Safety Management Program
Number               Title                                             Revision
0.50.5 Outage Shutdown Safety
0-CNS-OU-108         Shutdown Safety Management Program                 4
2.4FPC Fuel Pool Cooling Trouble
0.50.5               Outage Shutdown Safety                             37
5.1FLOOD Emergency Operations Procedure: Flood
2.4FPC               Fuel Pool Cooling Trouble                         34
7.0.11 Maintenance Procedure: Flood Control Barriers
5.1FLOOD             Emergency Operations Procedure: Flood             22
14.41.1.1 FPC-LIT-1 Testing 4 EOF08 Position Instruction Manual: Logistics Coordinator
7.0.11               Maintenance Procedure: Flood Control Barriers     30
FSG 5.10FLEX
14.41.1.1           FPC-LIT-1 Testing                                 4
FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs)
EOF08               Position Instruction Manual: Logistics Coordinator 30
FSG 5.10FLEX.01
FSG 5.10FLEX         FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs)                     2
25 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.01 125 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations                           1
FSG 5.10FLEX.02
FSG 5.10FLEX.02 125 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations                           1
25 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.03 250 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations                           1
FSG 5.10FLEX.03
FSG 5.10FLEX.04 250 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations                           1
250 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.05 Reliable Hardened Containment Vent Battery             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.04
Charger Tie-in
250 VDC Div
FSG 5.10FLEX.06 Fuel Pool Level Instrument Electrical Tie-In           1
FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.07 4160 F Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator             2
FSG 5.10FLEX.05
FSG 5.10FLEX.08 4160 G Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator             2
Reliable Hardened Containment Vent Battery Charger Tie
FSG 5.10FLEX.09 Hotwell to ECST FLEX Operations                         1
-in 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.06
FSG 5.10FLEX.10 ECST Makeup from North Well                             2
Fuel Pool Level Instrument Electrical Tie
FSG 5.10FLEX.11 Spent Fuel Pool Supply FLEX Operations                 2
-In 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.07
FSG 5.10FLEX.12 Reactor Building Reliable Air FLEX Operations           1
4160 "F" Bus Tie
FSG 5.10FLEX.13 REC SW FLEX Supply                                     1
-in with Off
FSG 5.10FLEX.14 RHR Div 1 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations             1
-Site Generator
FSG 5.10FLEX.15 RHR Div 2 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.08
FSG 5.10FLEX.16 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW)             2
4160 "G" Bus Tie-in with Off
Div 1 FLEX Operations
-Site Generator
FSG 5.10FLEX.17 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW)             2
FSG 5.10FLEX.09
Div 2 FLEX Operations
Hotwell to ECST FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.18 Alternate Reactor Building Ventilation FLEX             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.10
Operations
ECST Makeup from North Well
FSG 5.10FLEX.19 Alternate Ventilation FLEX Operations                   1
FSG 5.10FLEX.11
FSG 5.10FLEX.20 Debris Removal in Support of FLEX Operations           1
Spent Fuel Pool Supply FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.21 Shutdown Injection FLEX Operations                     1
FSG 5.10FLEX.12
FSG 5.10FLEX.22 Communications and Lighting Equipment FLEX             1
Reactor Building Reliable Air FLEX Operations
Power
FSG 5.10FLEX.13
FSG 5.10FLEX.23 Reactor Equipment Cooling FLEX Operations               1
REC SW FLEX Supply
FSG 5.10FLEX.24 Control Building Temporary Heating FLEX                 1
FSG 5.10FLEX.14
Operations
RHR Div 1 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.25   Alternate RPV Injection thru RHR SW Riser or RHR-  1
FSG 5.10FLEX.15
B B.5.B Connection
RHR Div 2 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.26   RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 1 FLEX           1
FSG 5.10FLEX.16
Operations
Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.27   RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 2 FLEX            1
FSG 5.10FLEX.17
Operations
Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) Div 2 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.28   Vital Instrumentation FLEX Operations             1
FSG 5.10FLEX.18
FSG 5.10FLEX.29   Alternate Reactor Vessel Injection from Missouri   1
Alternate Reactor Building Ventilation FLEX Operations
River
FSG 5.10FLEX.19
FSG 5.10FLEX.30   Hardened Containment Vent System FLEX             5
Alternate Ventilation FLEX Operations
Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.20
FSG 5.10FLEX.31   FLEX Equipment Refueling Operations               1
Debris Removal in Support of
5.3SBO             Station Blackout                                   43
FLEX Operations
5.7.17             CNS Dose Assessment                               49
FSG 5.10FLEX.21
5.7.17.1           Dose Assessment (Manual)                           3
Shutdown Injection FLEX Operations
6.FPC.701         FPC Level Transmitter Functional Test             0
FSG 5.10FLEX.22
OI 25             Operations Routine Duties                         70
Communications and Lighting Equipment FLEX Power 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.23
Security           Access Control Devices                            50
Reactor Equipment Cooling FLEX Operations
Procedure 2.8
FSG 5.10FLEX.24
Site Services     Station Security                                  59
Control Building Temporary Heating FLEX Operations
Procedure 1.1
FSG 5.10FLEX.25
FLEX Final Integrated Plan                         1
Alternate RPV Injection thru RHR SW Riser or RHR
FLEX Program Document                             1
-B B.5.B Connection
FSG 5.10FLEX.26
RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 1 FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.27
RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div
FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.28
Vital Instrumentation FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.29
Alternate Reactor Vessel Injection from Missouri River 1 FSG 5.10FLEX.30
Hardened Containment Vent System FLEX Operations
FSG 5.10FLEX.31
FLEX Equipment Refueling Operations
5.3SBO Station Blackout
5.7.17 CNS Dose Assessment
5.7.17.1 Dose Assessment (Manual)
6.FPC.701 FPC Level Transmitter Functional Test
OI 25 Operations Routine Duties
Security Procedure 2.8
Access Control Devices
Site Services Procedure 1.1
Station Security
FLEX Final Integrated Plan
FLEX Program Document
Preventative Maintenance Activities
Preventative Maintenance Activities
Number Title Revision 5067082 SAMG Diesel Generator Testing
Number           Title                                               Revision
9/27/2016 5155721 Perform Vendor FLEX Maintenance Activities (1 year Operational Inspections)
5067082         SAMG Diesel Generator Testing                       9/27/2016
5/23/2017 5164463 Perform Vendor FLEX Equipment Maintenance (6 month) 11/06/2017
5155721         Perform Vendor FLEX Maintenance Activities (1 year   5/23/2017
5194852 Spent Fuel Pool Primary LI Signal PCRS
Operational Inspections)
2/29/2017
5164463         Perform Vendor FLEX Equipment Maintenance (6         11/06/2017
Drawings Number Title Revision 453010422 Emergency Condensate Storage Tanks
month)
AB/02 R110827 Cooper Nuclear Strategy Topography Survey
5194852         Spent Fuel Pool Primary LI Signal PCRS               12/29/2017
8/23/2012 Other Documents/Reports
Drawings
Number Title Revision EC 6036621
Number           Title                                               Revision
Install Remote Satellite Units
453010422       Emergency Condensate Storage Tanks                   AB/02
EE 01-057 Class I Restrained Seismic Design Basis of Class IIS Piping 0 EE 01-147 Summary of Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV) Leakage Pathway to the Condenser Seismic Qualification
R110827         Cooper Nuclear Strategy Topography Survey           8/23/2012
ER 2016-002 FLEX Portable Equipment Deployment Path Liquefaction Evaluation
Other Documents/Reports
Number Title Revision INT0350113
Number           Title                                               Revision
FLEX Modifications
EC 6036621       Install Remote Satellite Units                       0
INT0350114
EE 01-057       Class I Restrained Seismic Design Basis of Class IIS 0
FLEX Strategy
Piping
INT0350116
EE 01-147       Summary of Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV)         2
FLEX Strategy Walkdown
Leakage Pathway to the Condenser Seismic
Lesson Plan IAC202-00-00 Level Measurement & Devices
Qualification
LO#2018-0092 2018 CNS TI
ER 2016-002     FLEX Portable Equipment Deployment Path             0
-2515/191 Mitigating Strategies (SFP/EP) Inspection Assessment
Liquefaction Evaluation
MEC 500-01-01 MEC OSC Emergency Response Overview
Number         Title                                               Revision
ML17226A032
INT0350113     FLEX Modifications                                   1
Cooper Nuclear Station Safety Evaluation Regarding Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to Orders
INT0350114     FLEX Strategy                                       1
EA-12-049 and EA
INT0350116     FLEX Strategy Walkdown                               0
-12-051 (CAC Nos. MF0971 and MF0972) 9/20/2017 MP 800000050260
Lesson Plan     Level Measurement & Devices                          8
FLEX Equipment Maintenance Plans for FLEX Air Compressors; 175 kW, 60 kW, and 6 kW Diesel Generators; and FLEX Godwin Pumps
IAC202-00-00
{Not Dated}
LO#2018-0092   2018 CNS TI-2515/191 Mitigating Strategies (SFP/EP)
NEDC 09-102 Internal Flooding  
Inspection Assessment
- HELB, MELB, and Feedwater Line Break 2 NEDC 14-001 Storage Facility Structural Calculation
MEC 500-01-01   MEC OSC Emergency Response Overview                 2
NEDC 14-027 Review of ERIN Calculation C122140001
ML17226A032     Cooper Nuclear Station Safety Evaluation Regarding   9/20/2017
-11622, "MAAP Analysis to Support Cooper FLEX Strategy"
Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and Reliable
NEI 12-01 Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities
Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to Orders
NEI 12-06 Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) Implementation Guidelines
EA-12-049 and EA-12-051 (CAC Nos. MF0971 and
NLS2013028
MF0972)
Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near
MP             FLEX Equipment Maintenance Plans for FLEX Air       {Not Dated}
-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3
800000050260    Compressors; 175 kW, 60 kW, and 6 kW Diesel
2/21/13 NSRC-005 SAFER Response Plan for Cooper Nuclear Station
Generators; and FLEX Godwin Pumps
9/15/2015 PM Notification
NEDC 09-102     Internal Flooding - HELB, MELB, and Feedwater Line   2
11417703 Maintenance Plan 800000050260 Revision
Break
10/25/2017
NEDC 14-001     Storage Facility Structural Calculation             1
Purchase Order
NEDC 14-027     Review of ERIN Calculation C122140001-11622,         0
MAAP Analysis to Support Cooper FLEX Strategy
NEI 12-01       Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis         0
Accident Response Staffing and Communications
Capabilities
NEI 12-06       Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX)       2
Implementation Guidelines
NLS2013028     Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution     2/21/13
Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals
Associated with Near-Term Task Force
Recommendation 9.3
NSRC-005       SAFER Response Plan for Cooper Nuclear Station       9/15/2015
PM Notification Maintenance Plan 800000050260 Revision               10/25/2017
11417703
Purchase Order Preventive Maintenance Program                      3/06/17
4500200470
4500200470
Preventive Maintenance Program
Technical      Beyond Design Basis Components                      11/06/16
3/06/17 Technical Requirements Manual Section 3.12 Beyond Design Basis Components
Requirements
11/06/16  Cooper Nuclear Station NEI 12
Manual Section
-01 Phase 2 Staffing Assessment
3.12
4/21/2016 FLEX Validation Document
Cooper Nuclear Station NEI 12-01 Phase 2 Staffing   4/21/2016
NANTeL Generic Basic FLEX, ERO0010102/ILT
Assessment
-56251/NAN-56252   NANTeL Generic Advanced FLEX, ERO0010103/ILT
FLEX Validation Document
-56253/NAN-56254
NANTeL Generic Basic FLEX, ERO0010102/ILT-
Corrective Action Program
251/NAN-56252
Documents (CR-CNS-) 2016-02845 2016-02869 2017-01463 2017-02565 2017-02568 2017-02799 2017-02801 2017-03089 2017-03777 2017-05033 2017-05285 2017-06372 2018-01166 2018-01243 2018-01442* 2018-01443* 2018-01450* 2018-01451* 2018-01457* 2018-01458* 2018-01463* 2018-01469* 2018-01475* 2018-01494* 2018-01496* 2018-01499* 2018-01500* 2018-01509* 2018-01511* 2018-02294*   * - Initiated as a result of this inspection
NANTeL Generic Advanced FLEX, ERO0010103/ILT-
253/NAN-56254
Corrective Action Program Documents (CR-CNS-)
2016-02845                     2016-02869     2017-01463 2017-02565
2017-02568                     2017-02799     2017-02801 2017-03089
2017-03777                     2017-05033     2017-05285 2017-06372
2018-01166                     2018-01243     2018-01442* 2018-01443*
2018-01450*                   2018-01451*     2018-01457* 2018-01458*
2018-01463*                   2018-01469*     2018-01475* 2018-01494*
2018-01496*                   2018-01499*     2018-01500* 2018-01509*
2018-01511*                   2018-02294*
* - Initiated as a result of this inspection


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Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans - Inspection Report 05000298/2018010
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Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
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May 8, 2018 Mr. John Dent, Jr.

Vice President-Nuclear and CNO Nebraska Public Power District Cooper Nuclear Station 72676 648A Avenue P.O. Box 98 Brownville, NE 68321 SUBJECT: COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/

STAFFING/MULTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS - INSPECTION REPORT 05000298/2018010

Dear Mr. Dent:

On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite portion of this inspection at your Cooper Nuclear Station. On April 16, 2018, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication, Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel.

NRC inspectors documented one finding of very low safety significance (Green) in this report.

The finding did not involve a violation of NRC requirements.

If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment or a finding not associated with a regulatory requirement in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC resident inspector at the Cooper Nuclear Station. Jr. 2 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/

Jason W. Kozal, Chief Project Branch C Division of Reactor Projects Docket: 50-298 License: DPR-46 Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000298/2018010 w/Attachment:

Documents Reviewed

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000298 License Number: DPR-46 Report Number: 05000298/2018010 Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-010-0017 Licensee: Nebraska Public Power District Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station Location: Brownville, Nebraska Inspection Dates: March 12, 2018 to April 16, 2018 Inspectors: M. Stafford, Resident Inspector - Cooper (Team Leader)

R. Alexander, Sr. Project Engineer - Region IV J. Mateychick, Sr. Reactor Inspector - Region IV S. Sheldon, Project Engineer - Region III Approved By: Jason Kozal Chief, Project Branch C Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring licensees performance by conducting a Temporary Instruction 2515/191, Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/

Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans at Cooper Nuclear Station in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. NRC and self-revealed findings, violations, and additional items are summarized in the table below.

List of Findings and Violations Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Report Aspect Section Emergency Green H.3 - TI 2515/191 Preparedness FIN 05000298/2018010-01 Change Closed Management The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.

INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL TI 2515/191 - Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans Inspectors verified plans for complying with NRC Orders EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No.

ML12056A045) and EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS No. ML12054A679) are in place and are being implemented by the licensee. Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340) and multiunit dose assessment information provided per COMSECY-13-0010, Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned, dated March 27, 2013, (ADAMS No.

ML12339A262).

(1) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) as described in the plant specific submittals [including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events. The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily:

a) developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX strategies for postulated external events; b) integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and departure from the FSGs were clear when using existing plant procedures; c) protected FLEX equipment from site-specific hazards; d) developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment to ensure their availability and capability; e) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of beyond-design basis events; and f) developed the means to ensure the necessary off-site FLEX equipment would be available from off-site locations.

(2) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the plant specific submittals [including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No.

ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order NRC Order EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation.

The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily :

a) installed the spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation sensors, cabling and power supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant specific submittals and safety evaluation; b) installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals; c) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and use of the SFP instrumentation; and d) developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing and use of the reliable SFP instrumentation.

(3) The inspectors reviewed information provided in the licensees multi-unit dose submittal and in response to the NRCs March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340), and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented enhancements pertaining to Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 in response to a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all ac power to all site units and impedes access to the site. The inspectors verified the following:

a) the licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing changes to support an extend loss of all AC power (ELAP)/loss of ultimate heat sink (LUHS) scenario; b) EP communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with an ELAP/LUHS scenario; and c) the licensee implemented multi-unit/-source dose assessment capabilities (including releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensees site-specific dose assessment software and approach.

The inspectors verified that non-compliances with requirements and standards identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program as appropriate.

INSPECTION RESULTS

Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Report Aspect Section Emergency Green H.3 - Change TI 2515/191 Preparedness FIN 05000298/2018010-01 Management Closed The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.

Description:

The Cooper Nuclear Station FLEX Program Document, Revision 1, Section 5.2.27, Support Functions - Communications, states, in part: NEI 12-01 provides required emergency communications capabilities during an Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP)Satellite phones are credited for off-site communicationDocking stations and remote antennas have been installed to allow use of the satellite phones from inside buildings.

NEI 12-01, Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities, Revision 0, Section 4.5, Equipment Location Requirements, states: to be assumed operable, a piece of on-site communications equipment should be in a location, and maintained in a manner, that maximizes survivability following a beyond design basis external eventEquipment should be stored, or otherwise available, in locations that can be readily accessed when neededThe above guidance applies to equipment at the point of use as well as any supporting infrastructure components. Such components may include portable power sources, and radio system repeaters and antennas.

Initially, when the licensee implemented their plans to resolve issues associated with communications during a beyond design basis external event (BDBEE), they had handheld satellite phones located in the control room and the technical support center (TSC), which required the users to relocate outdoors to acquire a usable signal. These locations are rated to withstand all BDBEE, and would therefore meet the requirements of NEI 12-01. However, in an effort to enhance the communications methods, the licensee pursued plans to provide a means for personnel to be able to communicate with satellite phones from inside buildings.

These enhancements involved providing external antennas, relocating the existing satellite phones to docking stations in a structure attached to the elevated release point (ERP shack)and in a communications room (PBX room), and routing wires to control room and TSC desk phones. These enhancements are mentioned in general in a letter from the licensee to the NRC, NLS2013028, dated 2/21/13, Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3.

In moving the physical location of the satellite phones from the control room and TSC, the licensee failed to ensure that the new locations were suitable to withstand all BDBEE. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading, and the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the external antennas located on the elevated release point and the meteorological tower would not be able to withstand the elevated wind speeds during a tornado or other high wind event.

The team determined that, by implementing this enhancement to communications systems, the licensee placed their satellite phone equipment in locations that are vulnerable to BDBEE.

This does not meet the requirements of NEI 12-01 and therefore does not meet the requirements of the FLEX Program Document.

Corrective Action(s): In response to the teams questions, the licensee documented the concerns in the corrective action program. Additionally, the licensee is in the process of procuring three additional satellite phones to stage in the control room, thereby restoring compliance with NEI 12-01.

Corrective Action Reference(s): CR-CNS-2018-01499

Performance Assessment:

Performance Deficiency: That the station failed to maintain the satellite phones in locations that provide reasonable assurance the phones will remain available following all beyond design basis external events is a performance deficiency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones from locations where the phones were protected from beyond design basis external events to locations where the phones were not protected was contrary to NEI 12-01, Revision 0, Section 4.5. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading and therefore the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the antennas may not survive high wind speeds.

Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor because it adversely affected the facilities and equipment attribute of the Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone and its objective to ensure that the licensee is capable of implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones to locations that are not rated for all beyond design basis external events, the licensee would not be able to contact any offsite organizations.

Significance: The team assessed the significance of the finding using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix O, Significance Determination Process for Mitigating Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Orders EA-12-049 and EA-12-051), dated October 7, 2016. The team determined that the performance deficiency did not

(1) impact the spent fuel pool instrumentation order (EA-12-051);
(2) did not involve a failure of FLEX equipment for 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> or more that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions;
(3) did not involve deficient procedures or training that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions;
(4) did not have a product of the exposure time and external even initiating event frequency greater than 1E-6; and
(5) did not involve significant programmatic issues which reduced the effectiveness of the Mitigating Strategies. Therefore, the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green).

Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated with change management, in that the licensee failed to fully evaluate implementing the enhancement to move the satellite phones from the control room and TSC to the ERP shack an the PBX room [H.3].

Enforcement:

Inspectors did not identify a violation of regulatory requirements associated with this finding.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

  • On March 15, 2018, the inspection team presented the on-site inspection results in a management debrief to Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of the site staff.
  • On April 16, 2018, the lead inspector presented the final inspection results in an exit meeting to Mr. J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of the site staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Other Activities - TI 2515/191

Procedures/Instructions

Number Title Revision

0-CNS-OU-108 Shutdown Safety Management Program 4

0.50.5 Outage Shutdown Safety 37

2.4FPC Fuel Pool Cooling Trouble 34

5.1FLOOD Emergency Operations Procedure: Flood 22

7.0.11 Maintenance Procedure: Flood Control Barriers 30

14.41.1.1 FPC-LIT-1 Testing 4

EOF08 Position Instruction Manual: Logistics Coordinator 30

FSG 5.10FLEX FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.01 125 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.02 125 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.03 250 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.04 250 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.05 Reliable Hardened Containment Vent Battery 1

Charger Tie-in

FSG 5.10FLEX.06 Fuel Pool Level Instrument Electrical Tie-In 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.07 4160 F Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.08 4160 G Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.09 Hotwell to ECST FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.10 ECST Makeup from North Well 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.11 Spent Fuel Pool Supply FLEX Operations 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.12 Reactor Building Reliable Air FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.13 REC SW FLEX Supply 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.14 RHR Div 1 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.15 RHR Div 2 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.16 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) 2

Div 1 FLEX Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.17 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) 2

Div 2 FLEX Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.18 Alternate Reactor Building Ventilation FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.19 Alternate Ventilation FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.20 Debris Removal in Support of FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.21 Shutdown Injection FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.22 Communications and Lighting Equipment FLEX 1

Power

FSG 5.10FLEX.23 Reactor Equipment Cooling FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.24 Control Building Temporary Heating FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.25 Alternate RPV Injection thru RHR SW Riser or RHR- 1

B B.5.B Connection

FSG 5.10FLEX.26 RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 1 FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.27 RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 2 FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.28 Vital Instrumentation FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.29 Alternate Reactor Vessel Injection from Missouri 1

River

FSG 5.10FLEX.30 Hardened Containment Vent System FLEX 5

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.31 FLEX Equipment Refueling Operations 1

5.3SBO Station Blackout 43

5.7.17 CNS Dose Assessment 49

5.7.17.1 Dose Assessment (Manual) 3

6.FPC.701 FPC Level Transmitter Functional Test 0

OI 25 Operations Routine Duties 70

Security Access Control Devices 50

Procedure 2.8

Site Services Station Security 59

Procedure 1.1

FLEX Final Integrated Plan 1

FLEX Program Document 1

Preventative Maintenance Activities

Number Title Revision

5067082 SAMG Diesel Generator Testing 9/27/2016

5155721 Perform Vendor FLEX Maintenance Activities (1 year 5/23/2017

Operational Inspections)

5164463 Perform Vendor FLEX Equipment Maintenance (6 11/06/2017

month)

5194852 Spent Fuel Pool Primary LI Signal PCRS 12/29/2017

Drawings

Number Title Revision

453010422 Emergency Condensate Storage Tanks AB/02

R110827 Cooper Nuclear Strategy Topography Survey 8/23/2012

Other Documents/Reports

Number Title Revision

EC 6036621 Install Remote Satellite Units 0

EE 01-057 Class I Restrained Seismic Design Basis of Class IIS 0

Piping

EE 01-147 Summary of Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV) 2

Leakage Pathway to the Condenser Seismic

Qualification

ER 2016-002 FLEX Portable Equipment Deployment Path 0

Liquefaction Evaluation

Number Title Revision

INT0350113 FLEX Modifications 1

INT0350114 FLEX Strategy 1

INT0350116 FLEX Strategy Walkdown 0

Lesson Plan Level Measurement & Devices 8

IAC202-00-00

LO#2018-0092 2018 CNS TI-2515/191 Mitigating Strategies (SFP/EP)

Inspection Assessment

MEC 500-01-01 MEC OSC Emergency Response Overview 2

ML17226A032 Cooper Nuclear Station Safety Evaluation Regarding 9/20/2017

Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and Reliable

Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to Orders

EA-12-049 and EA-12-051 (CAC Nos. MF0971 and

MF0972)

MP FLEX Equipment Maintenance Plans for FLEX Air {Not Dated}

800000050260 Compressors; 175 kW, 60 kW, and 6 kW Diesel

Generators; and FLEX Godwin Pumps

NEDC 09-102 Internal Flooding - HELB, MELB, and Feedwater Line 2

Break

NEDC 14-001 Storage Facility Structural Calculation 1

NEDC 14-027 Review of ERIN Calculation C122140001-11622, 0

MAAP Analysis to Support Cooper FLEX Strategy

NEI 12-01 Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis 0

Accident Response Staffing and Communications

Capabilities

NEI 12-06 Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) 2

Implementation Guidelines

NLS2013028 Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution 2/21/13

Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals

Associated with Near-Term Task Force

Recommendation 9.3

NSRC-005 SAFER Response Plan for Cooper Nuclear Station 9/15/2015

PM Notification Maintenance Plan 800000050260 Revision 10/25/2017

11417703

Purchase Order Preventive Maintenance Program 3/06/17

4500200470

Technical Beyond Design Basis Components 11/06/16

Requirements

Manual Section

3.12

Cooper Nuclear Station NEI 12-01 Phase 2 Staffing 4/21/2016

Assessment

FLEX Validation Document

NANTeL Generic Basic FLEX, ERO0010102/ILT-

251/NAN-56252

NANTeL Generic Advanced FLEX, ERO0010103/ILT-

253/NAN-56254

Corrective Action Program Documents (CR-CNS-)

2016-02845 2016-02869 2017-01463 2017-02565

2017-02568 2017-02799 2017-02801 2017-03089

2017-03777 2017-05033 2017-05285 2017-06372

2018-01166 2018-01243 2018-01442* 2018-01443*

2018-01450* 2018-01451* 2018-01457* 2018-01458*

2018-01463* 2018-01469* 2018-01475* 2018-01494*

2018-01496* 2018-01499* 2018-01500* 2018-01509*

2018-01511* 2018-02294*

  • - Initiated as a result of this inspection

ML18128A074

SUNSI Review Non-Sensitive Publicly Available Keyword:

By: MHS2/rdr Sensitive Non-Publicly Available NRC-002

OFFICE RI:DRP/C/CNS SPE:DRP/A SRI:DRS/EB2 RIII:DRP/PE BC:DRP/C

NAME MStafford RAlexander JMateychick SSheldon JKozal

SIGNATURE /RA-E/ /RA/ /RA/ /RA-E/ /RA/

DATE 4/19/18 4/19/18 4/20/18 4/19/18 5/8/18

May 8, 2018

Mr. John Dent, Jr.

Vice President-Nuclear and CNO

Nebraska Public Power District

Cooper Nuclear Station

2676 648A Avenue

P.O. Box 98

Brownville, NE 68321

SUBJECT: COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - INSPECTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND SPENT FUEL POOL INSTRUMENTATION

ORDERS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION/

STAFFING/MULTI-UNIT DOSE ASSESSMENT PLANS - INSPECTION

REPORT 05000298/2018010

Dear Mr. Dent:

On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed the onsite

portion of this inspection at your Cooper Nuclear Station. On April 16, 2018, the NRC

inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr.

J. Kalamaja, General Manager of

Plant Operations, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are

documented in the enclosed report.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to the

implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049

and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication, Staffing, and Multi-Unit Dose

Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the

conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of

selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station

personnel.

NRC inspectors documented one finding of very low safety significance (Green) in this report.

The finding did not involve a violation of NRC requirements.

If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment or a finding not associated with a

regulatory requirement in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date

of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the

Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC resident inspector at the Cooper Nuclear

Station.

J. Dent Jr. 2

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/

Jason

W. Kozal, Chief

Project Branch C

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket: 50-298

License: DPR-46

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000298/2018010

w/Attachment:

Documents Reviewed

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000298

License Number: DPR-46

Report Number: 05000298/2018010

Enterprise Identifier: I-2018-010-0017

Licensee: Nebraska Public Power District

Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station

Location: Brownville, Nebraska

Inspection Dates: March 12, 2018 to April 16, 2018

Inspectors:

M. Stafford, Resident Inspector - Cooper (Team Leader)
R. Alexander, Sr. Project Engineer - Region IV
J. Mateychick, Sr. Reactor Inspector - Region IV
S. Sheldon, Project Engineer - Region III

Approved By: Jason Kozal

Chief, Project Branch C

Division of Reactor Projects

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring licensees performance

by conducting a Temporary Instruction 2515/191, Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and

Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/

Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans at Cooper Nuclear Station in accordance with the

Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for

overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to

https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information. NRC and self-

revealed findings, violations, and additional items are summarized in the table below.

List of Findings and Violations

Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They

Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Report

Aspect Section

Emergency Green H.3 - TI 2515/191

Preparedness FIN 05000298/2018010-01 Change

Closed Management

The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to maintain

the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the phones

would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.

INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in

effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with

their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-

rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared

complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met

consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection

Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,

observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance

with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

OTHER ACTIVITIES - TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL

TI 2515/191 - Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool

Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose

Assessment Plans

Inspectors verified plans for complying with NRC Orders EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses

with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events

(Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No.

ML12056A045) and EA-12-051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel

Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS No. ML12054A679) are in place and are being implemented by

the licensee. Additionally, the inspection verified implementation of staffing and

communications information provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for

information letter (ADAMS No. ML12053A340) and multiunit dose assessment information

provided per COMSECY-13-0010, Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency

Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned, dated March 27, 2013, (ADAMS No.

ML12339A262).

(1) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee

satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the Diverse and Flexible Coping

Strategies (FLEX) as described in the plant specific submittals [including the Final

Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML17017A166)] and the associated safety

evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and determined that the licensee is in

compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to

Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events. The

inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily:

a) developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX

strategies for postulated external events;

b) integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and

departure from the FSGs were clear when using existing plant procedures;

c) protected FLEX equipment from site-specific hazards;

d) developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment

to ensure their availability and capability;

e) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of

beyond-design basis events; and

f) developed the means to ensure the necessary off-site FLEX equipment would be

available from off-site locations.

(2) Based on samples selected for review, the inspectors verified that the licensee

satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the

plant specific submittals [including the Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No.

ML17017A166)] and the associated safety evaluation (ADAMS No. ML17226A032) and

determined that the licensee is in compliance with NRC Order NRC Order EA-12-051,

Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation.

The inspectors verified the licensee satisfactorily :

a) installed the spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation sensors, cabling and power

supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant

specific submittals and safety evaluation;

b) installed the SFP instrumentation display in the location, environmental conditions

and accessibility as described in the plant specific submittals;

c) trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and

use of the SFP instrumentation; and

d) developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing and use of the reliable

SFP instrumentation.

(3) The inspectors reviewed information provided in the licensees multi-unit dose submittal

and in response to the NRCs March 12, 2012, request for information letter (ADAMS

No. ML12053A340), and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented

enhancements pertaining to Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 in response to

a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all ac power to

all site units and impedes access to the site. The inspectors verified the following:

a) the licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing changes to support an

extend loss of all AC power (ELAP)/loss of ultimate heat sink (LUHS) scenario;

b) EP communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with an

ELAP/LUHS scenario; and

c) the licensee implemented multi-unit/-source dose assessment capabilities (including

releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensees site-specific dose assessment

software and approach.

The inspectors verified that non-compliances with requirements and standards identified during

the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program as appropriate.

INSPECTION RESULTS

Failure to Maintain Satellite Phones in Locations That Provide Reasonable Assurance They

Will Remain Available Following All Beyond Design Basis External Events

Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Report

Aspect Section

Emergency Green H.3 - Change TI 2515/191

Preparedness FIN 05000298/2018010-01 Management

Closed

The NRC inspection team identified a Green finding related to the licensees failure to

maintain the station satellite phones in locations that would provide reasonable assurance the

phones would remain available following all beyond design basis external events.

Description: The Cooper Nuclear Station FLEX Program Document, Revision 1, Section

5.2.27, Support Functions - Communications, states, in part: NEI 12-01 provides required

emergency communications capabilities during an Extended Loss of AC Power

(ELAP)Satellite phones are credited for off-site communicationDocking stations and

remote antennas have been installed to allow use of the satellite phones from inside

buildings.

NEI 12-01, Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis Accident Response Staffing and

Communications Capabilities, Revision 0, Section 4.5, Equipment Location Requirements,

states: to be assumed operable, a piece of on-site communications equipment should be in a

location, and maintained in a manner, that maximizes survivability following a beyond design

basis external eventEquipment should be stored, or otherwise available, in locations that

can be readily accessed when neededThe above guidance applies to equipment at the

point of use as well as any supporting infrastructure components. Such components may

include portable power sources, and radio system repeaters and antennas.

Initially, when the licensee implemented their plans to resolve issues associated with

communications during a beyond design basis external event (BDBEE), they had handheld

satellite phones located in the control room and the technical support center (TSC), which

required the users to relocate outdoors to acquire a usable signal. These locations are rated

to withstand all BDBEE, and would therefore meet the requirements of NEI 12-01. However,

in an effort to enhance the communications methods, the licensee pursued plans to provide a

means for personnel to be able to communicate with satellite phones from inside buildings.

These enhancements involved providing external antennas, relocating the existing satellite

phones to docking stations in a structure attached to the elevated release point (ERP shack)

and in a communications room (PBX room), and routing wires to control room and TSC desk

phones. These enhancements are mentioned in general in a letter from the licensee to the

NRC, NLS2013028, dated 2/21/13, Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution

Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-Term Task Force

Recommendation 9.3.

In moving the physical location of the satellite phones from the control room and TSC, the

licensee failed to ensure that the new locations were suitable to withstand all BDBEE. The

ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading, and the phones relocated from the control

room may not survive this external event. Additionally, the external antennas located on the

elevated release point and the meteorological tower would not be able to withstand the

elevated wind speeds during a tornado or other high wind event.

The team determined that, by implementing this enhancement to communications systems,

the licensee placed their satellite phone equipment in locations that are vulnerable to BDBEE.

This does not meet the requirements of NEI 12-01 and therefore does not meet the

requirements of the FLEX Program Document.

Corrective Action(s): In response to the teams questions, the licensee documented the

concerns in the corrective action program. Additionally, the licensee is in the process of

procuring three additional satellite phones to stage in the control room, thereby restoring

compliance with NEI 12-01.

Corrective Action Reference(s): CR-CNS-2018-01499

Performance Assessment:

Performance Deficiency: That the station failed to maintain the satellite phones in locations

that provide reasonable assurance the phones will remain available following all beyond

design basis external events is a performance deficiency. Specifically, by moving the satellite

phones from locations where the phones were protected from beyond design basis external

events to locations where the phones were not protected was contrary to NEI 12-01,

Revision 0, Section 4.5. The ERP shack is not rated for tornado wind loading and therefore

the phones relocated from the control room may not survive this external event. Additionally,

the antennas may not survive high wind speeds.

Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor

because it adversely affected the facilities and equipment attribute of the Emergency

Preparedness Cornerstone and its objective to ensure that the licensee is capable of

implementing adequate measures to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of

a radiological emergency. Specifically, by moving the satellite phones to locations that are

not rated for all beyond design basis external events, the licensee would not be able to

contact any offsite organizations.

Significance: The team assessed the significance of the finding using Inspection Manual

Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix O, Significance Determination Process for Mitigating

Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Orders EA-12-049 and EA-12-051), dated

October 7, 2016. The team determined that the performance deficiency did not (1) impact the

spent fuel pool instrumentation order (EA-12-051); (2) did not involve a failure of FLEX

equipment for 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> or more that would result in a complete loss of one or more of the

FLEX functions; (3) did not involve deficient procedures or training that would result in a

complete loss of one or more of the FLEX functions; (4) did not have a product of the

exposure time and external even initiating event frequency greater than 1E-6; and (5) did not

involve significant programmatic issues which reduced the effectiveness of the Mitigating

Strategies. Therefore, the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance

(Green).

Cross-cutting Aspect: The finding had a human performance cross-cutting aspect associated

with change management, in that the licensee failed to fully evaluate implementing the

enhancement to move the satellite phones from the control room and TSC to the ERP shack

an the PBX room [H.3].

Enforcement: Inspectors did not identify a violation of regulatory requirements associated

with this finding.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

  • On March 15, 2018, the inspection team presented the on-site inspection results in a

management debrief to Mr.

J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other

members of the site staff.

  • On April 16, 2018, the lead inspector presented the final inspection results in an exit meeting

to Mr.

J. Kalamaja, General Manager of Plant Operations, and other members of the site

staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Other Activities - TI 2515/191

Procedures/Instructions

Number Title Revision

0-CNS-OU-108 Shutdown Safety Management Program 4

0.50.5 Outage Shutdown Safety 37

2.4FPC Fuel Pool Cooling Trouble 34

5.1FLOOD Emergency Operations Procedure: Flood 22

7.0.11 Maintenance Procedure: Flood Control Barriers 30

14.41.1.1 FPC-LIT-1 Testing 4

EOF08 Position Instruction Manual: Logistics Coordinator 30

FSG 5.10FLEX FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.01 125 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.02 125 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.03 250 VDC Div 1 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.04 250 VDC Div 2 FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.05 Reliable Hardened Containment Vent Battery 1

Charger Tie-in

FSG 5.10FLEX.06 Fuel Pool Level Instrument Electrical Tie-In 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.07 4160 F Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.08 4160 G Bus Tie-in with Off-Site Generator 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.09 Hotwell to ECST FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.10 ECST Makeup from North Well 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.11 Spent Fuel Pool Supply FLEX Operations 2

FSG 5.10FLEX.12 Reactor Building Reliable Air FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.13 REC SW FLEX Supply 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.14 RHR Div 1 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.15 RHR Div 2 Shutdown Cooling FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.16 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) 2

Div 1 FLEX Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.17 Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) 2

Div 2 FLEX Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.18 Alternate Reactor Building Ventilation FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.19 Alternate Ventilation FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.20 Debris Removal in Support of FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.21 Shutdown Injection FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.22 Communications and Lighting Equipment FLEX 1

Power

FSG 5.10FLEX.23 Reactor Equipment Cooling FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.24 Control Building Temporary Heating FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.25 Alternate RPV Injection thru RHR SW Riser or RHR- 1

B B.5.B Connection

FSG 5.10FLEX.26 RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 1 FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.27 RHR Suppression Pool Cooling Div 2 FLEX 1

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.28 Vital Instrumentation FLEX Operations 1

FSG 5.10FLEX.29 Alternate Reactor Vessel Injection from Missouri 1

River

FSG 5.10FLEX.30 Hardened Containment Vent System FLEX 5

Operations

FSG 5.10FLEX.31 FLEX Equipment Refueling Operations 1

5.3SBO Station Blackout 43

5.7.17 CNS Dose Assessment 49

5.7.17.1 Dose Assessment (Manual) 3

6.FPC.701 FPC Level Transmitter Functional Test 0

OI 25 Operations Routine Duties 70

Security Access Control Devices 50

Procedure 2.8

Site Services Station Security 59

Procedure 1.1

FLEX Final Integrated Plan 1

FLEX Program Document 1

Preventative Maintenance Activities

Number Title Revision

5067082 SAMG Diesel Generator Testing 9/27/2016

5155721 Perform Vendor FLEX Maintenance Activities (1 year 5/23/2017

Operational Inspections)

5164463 Perform Vendor FLEX Equipment Maintenance (6 11/06/2017

month)

5194852 Spent Fuel Pool Primary LI Signal PCRS 12/29/2017

Drawings

Number Title Revision

453010422 Emergency Condensate Storage Tanks AB/02

R110827 Cooper Nuclear Strategy Topography Survey 8/23/2012

Other Documents/Reports

Number Title Revision

EC 6036621 Install Remote Satellite Units 0

EE 01-057 Class I Restrained Seismic Design Basis of Class IIS 0

Piping

EE 01-147 Summary of Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV) 2

Leakage Pathway to the Condenser Seismic

Qualification

ER 2016-002 FLEX Portable Equipment Deployment Path 0

Liquefaction Evaluation

Number Title Revision

INT0350113 FLEX Modifications 1

INT0350114 FLEX Strategy 1

INT0350116 FLEX Strategy Walkdown 0

Lesson Plan Level Measurement & Devices 8

IAC202-00-00

LO#2018-0092 2018 CNS TI-2515/191 Mitigating Strategies (SFP/EP)

Inspection Assessment

MEC 500-01-01 MEC OSC Emergency Response Overview 2

ML17226A032 Cooper Nuclear Station Safety Evaluation Regarding 9/20/2017

Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and Reliable

Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to Orders

EA-12-049 and EA-12-051 (CAC Nos. MF0971 and

MF0972)

MP FLEX Equipment Maintenance Plans for FLEX Air {Not Dated}

800000050260 Compressors; 175 kW, 60 kW, and 6 kW Diesel

Generators; and FLEX Godwin Pumps

NEDC 09-102 Internal Flooding - HELB, MELB, and Feedwater Line 2

Break

NEDC 14-001 Storage Facility Structural Calculation 1

NEDC 14-027 Review of ERIN Calculation C122140001-11622, 0

MAAP Analysis to Support Cooper FLEX Strategy

NEI 12-01 Guideline for Assessing Beyond Design Basis 0

Accident Response Staffing and Communications

Capabilities

NEI 12-06 Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) 2

Implementation Guidelines

NLS2013028 Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution 2/21/13

Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals

Associated with Near-Term Task Force

Recommendation 9.3

NSRC-005 SAFER Response Plan for Cooper Nuclear Station 9/15/2015

PM Notification Maintenance Plan 800000050260 Revision 10/25/2017

11417703

Purchase Order Preventive Maintenance Program 3/06/17

4500200470

Technical Beyond Design Basis Components 11/06/16

Requirements

Manual Section

3.12

Cooper Nuclear Station NEI 12-01 Phase 2 Staffing 4/21/2016

Assessment

FLEX Validation Document

NANTeL Generic Basic FLEX, ERO0010102/ILT-

251/NAN-56252

NANTeL Generic Advanced FLEX, ERO0010103/ILT-

253/NAN-56254

Corrective Action Program Documents (CR-CNS-)

2016-02845 2016-02869 2017-01463 2017-02565

2017-02568 2017-02799 2017-02801 2017-03089

2017-03777 2017-05033 2017-05285 2017-06372

2018-01166 2018-01243 2018-01442* 2018-01443*

2018-01450* 2018-01451* 2018-01457* 2018-01458*

2018-01463* 2018-01469* 2018-01475* 2018-01494*

2018-01496* 2018-01499* 2018-01500* 2018-01509*

2018-01511* 2018-02294*

  • - Initiated as a result of this inspection

ML18128A074

SUNSI Review Non-Sensitive Publicly Available Keyword:

By: MHS2/rdr Sensitive Non-Publicly Available NRC-002

OFFICE RI:DRP/C/CNS SPE:DRP/A SRI:DRS/EB2 RIII:DRP/PE BC:DRP/C

NAME MStafford RAlexander JMateychick SSheldon JKozal

SIGNATURE /RA-E/ /RA/ /RA/ /RA-E/ /RA/

DATE 4/19/18 4/19/18 4/20/18 4/19/18 5/8/18