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This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by four regional inspectors, one resident inspector, and one emergency preparedness specialist. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (i.e., Green, White, Yellow, and Red)using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 5, dated February 2014. | This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by four regional inspectors, one resident inspector, and one emergency preparedness specialist. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (i.e., Green, White, Yellow, and Red)using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 5, dated February 2014. | ||
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Revision as of 23:19, 3 November 2019
| ML14317A335 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 11/13/2014 |
| From: | Richard Skokowski Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Vitale A Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| Robert Jickling | |
| References | |
| Download: ML14317A335 (12) | |
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UNITED STATES mber 13, 2014
SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2014502
Dear Mr. Vitale:
On October 31, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Palisades Nuclear Plant. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection, which were discussed on October 31, 2014, with you and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures, records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection.
In accordance with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 2.390 of the NRC's
"Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any), will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard A. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-255 License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000255/2014502 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION III==
Docket No: 50-255 License No: DPR-20 Report No: 05000255/2014502 Licensee: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Facility: Palisades Nuclear Plant Location: Covert, MI Dates: October 27 - 31, 2014 Inspectors: R. Jickling, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. Lennartz, Acting Senior Resident Inspector J. Beavers, Emergency Preparedness Inspector K. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector R. Baker, Operations Engineer Approved by: R. Skokowski, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000255/2014502, 10/27/2014 - 10/31/2014; Palisades Nuclear Plant; Baseline Emergency
Preparedness Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action Event; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; and Performance Indicator Verification.
This report covers a one-week period of announced baseline inspection by four regional inspectors, one resident inspector, and one emergency preparedness specialist. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (i.e., Green, White, Yellow, and Red)using Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 5, dated February 2014.
NRC-Identified
and Self-Revealed Findings
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP7 Exercise Evaluation - Hostile Action Event
.1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Appendix E,Section IV.F.2.j, requires, in part, that nuclear power reactor licensees, in each eight calendar year exercise cycle, provide the opportunity for their Emergency Response Organization (ERO) to demonstrate proficiency in the key skills necessary to respond to a Hostile Action (HA) Event directed at the plant site. Palisades Nuclear Plant designed the October 28, 2014, exercise to satisfy this requirement and the NRC inspected the Palisades Nuclear Plant HA Event exercise to assess the licensees ability to effectively implement their Emergency Plan during a HA Event and adequately protect public health and safety.
The exercise evaluation consisted of the following reviews and assessments:
- The adequacy of the licensees performance in the biennial exercise conducted on October 28, 2014, regarding the implementation of the Risk-Significant Planning Standards in 10 CFR 50.47 (b)(4), (5), (9), and (10), which address emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and Protective Action Recommendations (PARs), respectively.
- The overall adequacy of the licensees emergency response facilities with regard to NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities, and Emergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room Simulator, Alternative Emergency Response Facility, Incident Command Post, Central Alarm Station, and the Emergency Operations Facility.
- A review of other performance areas such as the licensee EROs recognition of abnormal plant conditions; command and control, including interactions with site security staff; intra and inter-facility communications; prioritization of mitigating activities; utilization of repair and field monitoring teams; interface with offsite agencies, including local law enforcement agencies; staffing and procedure adequacy; and the overall implementation of the Emergency Plan and its implementing procedures.
- Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports to determine the effectiveness of corrective actions, as demonstrated during this exercise, to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).
- The adequacy of the licensees post-exercise critiques, to evaluate Palisades Nuclear Plants self-assessment of its ERO performance during the October 28, 2014, exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F.2.g.
The inspectors reviewed various documents that are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.07-06.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the NRC using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle. The inspectors reviewed various documents that are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one sample as defined in IP 71114.08-06.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
.1 Drill/Exercise Performance
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
Performance Indicator (PI) for the period from the third quarter 2013 through the third quarter 2014. Performance Indicator definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, were used to determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the performance indicator to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills. The inspectors also reviewed the Corrective Action Program (CAP) to determine if problems had been identified and corrected. Specific documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one DEP sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the ERO Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2013 through the third quarter 2014. The PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, were used to determine the accuracy. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI; performance during the 2013 and 2014 drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. The inspectors also reviewed the CAP to determine if problems had been identified and corrected. Specific documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.3 Alert and Notification System
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
PI for the period from the third quarter 2013 through the third quarter 2014. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Revision 7, were used. The inspectors reviewed the licensees records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI and results of periodic scheduled ANS operability tests. The inspectors also reviewed the CAP to determine if problems had been identified and corrected. Specific documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one ANS sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Management Meetings
.1 Exit Meeting Summary
On October 31, 2014, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. A. Vitale and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee acknowledged the issues presented.
The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee
- A. Vitale, Site Vice President
- A. Williams, General Manager, Plant Operations
- D. Corbin, Senior Operations Manager
- R. Craven, Production Senior Manager
- T. Davis, Regulatory Assurance
- M. Fields, Senior Emergency Planner
- O. Gustafson, Performance Improvement & Regulatory Assurance Director
- J. Hardy, Regulatory Assurance Manager
- J. Haumersen, Projects Manager
- T. Higinbotham, Emergency Planner
- D. Lucy, Outage Manager
- D. Malone, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- T. Mulford, Operations Manager
- W. Nelson, Training Manager
- A. Notbohm, Performance Improvement Manager
- C. Plachta, Quality Assurance Manager
- N. Pope, Corporate Emergency Preparedness
- J. Ridley, Senior Emergency Planner
- D. Rogers, Site Vice President Coordinator
- J. Standridge, Corporate Projects
- J. Tharp, Security Manager
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- J. Lennartz, Acting Senior Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened, Closed, and Discussed
None