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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III 2443 WARRENVILLE RD. SUITE 210 LISLE, IL 60532-4352 May 3, 2016 Mr. Bryan Senior VP, Exelon Generation Company, LLC President and CNO, Exelon Nuclear 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 SUBJECT: BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502
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==SUBJECT:==
BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502


==Dear Mr. Hanson:==
==Dear Mr. Hanson:==
On April 8, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection which were discussed on April 8, 2016, with Ms. M. Marchionda and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection. In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Inspections, Exemptions, Requests of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
On April 8, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection which were discussed on April 8, 2016, with Ms. M. Marchionda and other members of your staff.
 
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
 
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection.
 
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, 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 NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS)
component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS).
 
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).


Sincerely,
Sincerely,
/RA/ Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50456; 50457 License Nos. NPF72; NPF77
/RA/
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-456; 50-457 License Nos. NPF-72; NPF-77


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
IR 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502  
IR 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502


REGION III Docket Nos: 50456; 50457 License Nos: NPF72; NPF77 Report No: 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Braceville, IL Dates: April 4 - 8, 2016 Inspectors: G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. McGhee, Senior Resident Inspector J. Robbins, Resident Inspector M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector Approved by: S. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety 2
REGION III==
Docket Nos: 50-456; 50-457 License Nos: NPF-72; NPF-77 Report No: 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Braceville, IL Dates: April 4 - 8, 2016 Inspectors: G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. McGhee, Senior Resident Inspector J. Robbins, Resident Inspector M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector Approved by: S. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure


=SUMMARY=
=SUMMARY=
Inspection Report 05000456/2016502, 05000457/2016502, 04/04/2016 04/08/2016, Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, Baseline Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation, Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification. This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and two resident inspectorsof commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG- Oversight 5, dated February 2014.
Inspection Report 05000456/2016502, 05000457/2016502, 04/04/2016 - 04/08/2016,
 
Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, Baseline Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation,
Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.
 
This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and two resident inspectors. 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===
===NRC-Identified===
and Self-Revealed Findings  
and Self-Revealed Findings
 
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===


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


=== Licensee-Identified Violations===
===
None===
Licensee-Identified Violations===


3
None


=REPORT DETAILS=
=REPORT DETAILS=


===1. ===
==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==


===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
{{a|1EP1}}
{{a|1EP1}}
==1EP1 Exercise Evaluation==
==1EP1 Exercise Evaluation==
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors reviewed the April 6, 2016, biennial emergency preparedness exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the emergency plan and to verify that the simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted in 2014, 2015, and 2016, to verify that those scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the April 6, 2016, exercise. The inspectors observed and evaluated the exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses, in the following emergency response facilities: Control Room Simulator; Technical Support Center; Operations Support Center; and Emergency Operations Facility. The inspectors also assessed the of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of plan. The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center, Operations Support Center, and Emergency Operations Facility to evaluate -assessment of its exercise performance. The inspectors later met with the managers to obtain the findings and assessments of its exercise participanThese self-assessments were then compared with the observations and assessments to assess ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01.
The inspectors reviewed the April 6, 2016, biennial emergency preparedness exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted in 2014, 2015, and 2016, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the April 6, 2016, exercise.
 
The inspectors observed and evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses, in the following emergency response facilities:
Control Room Simulator; Technical Support Center; Operations Support Center; and Emergency Operations Facility.
 
The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of the licensees emergency plan.
 
The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center, Operations Support Center, and Emergency Operations Facility to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.
 
The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants performances.
 
These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
 
This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
No findings were identified.===
No findings were identified.
 
{{a|1EP8}}
{{a|1EP8}}
==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review==
==1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review==
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}}
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71114.08}}


====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission using IP Evaluation - Scenario to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.47(b)(14). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.47(b)(14).
 
Documents reviewed 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.
This review of the exercise objectives and scenario constituted one sample as defined in IP 71114.08.
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No findings were identified.
No findings were identified.


===4. ===
==OTHER ACTIVITIES==
==OTHER ACTIVITIES==


===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
===Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness===
{{a|4OA1}}
{{a|4OA1}}
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification==
==4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification==
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Performance Indicator (PI) for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the DEP data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99- Assessment Revision 7, were used. The inspectors reviewed the records associated with the PI to verify that the licensee accurately reported the indicator in accordance with relevant procedures and the NEI guidance. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed licensee records and processes, including procedural guidance on assessing opportunities for the PI, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills.===
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)
Performance Indicator (PI) for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the DEP data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (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, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills.


Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection constituted one DEP PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
 
This inspection constituted one DEP PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99-were used. The inspectors reviewed 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 2014 and 2015 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, 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, performance during the 2014 and 2015 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.
 
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.


Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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====a. Inspection Scope====
====a. Inspection Scope====
The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS) PI for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in NEI 99- Assessment Performance Indicator Revision 7, were used. The inspectors reviewed 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 sampled licensee submittals for the Alert and Notification System (ANS)
PI for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, 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.
 
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.


Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. This inspection constituted one ANS PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.
This inspection constituted one ANS PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.


====b. Findings====
====b. Findings====
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==4OA6 Management Meetings==
==4OA6 Management Meetings==


===.1 Exit Meeting Summary On April 8, 2016, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Ms. M. Marchionda, 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:===
===.1 Exit Meeting Summary===
 
On April 8, 2016, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Ms. M. Marchionda, 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=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=


==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==
==KEY POINTS OF CONTACT==
Licensee  
 
: [[contact::M. Marchionda]], Site Vice President  
Licensee
: [[contact::A. Ferko]], Plant Manager  
: [[contact::M. Marchionda]], Site Vice President
: [[contact::J. Bashor]], Engineering Manager  
: [[contact::A. Ferko]], Plant Manager
: [[contact::J. Cady]], Radiation Protection Manager  
: [[contact::J. Bashor]], Engineering Manager
: [[contact::S. Reynolds]], Regulatory Assurance Manager  
: [[contact::J. Cady]], Radiation Protection Manager
: [[contact::B. Finlay]], Site Security Manager  
: [[contact::S. Reynolds]], Regulatory Assurance Manager
: [[contact::R. Hall]], Chemistry Manager  
: [[contact::B. Finlay]], Site Security Manager
: [[contact::A. Daniels]], MidWest Emergency Preparedness Manager  
: [[contact::R. Hall]], Chemistry Manager
: [[contact::K. Dovas]], Training Director  
: [[contact::A. Daniels]], MidWest Emergency Preparedness Manager
: [[contact::D. Poi]], Emergency Preparedness Manager  
: [[contact::K. Dovas]], Training Director
: [[contact::S. Daniels]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist  
: [[contact::D. Poi]], Emergency Preparedness Manager
: [[contact::R. Schliessmann]], Regulatory Assurance  
: [[contact::S. Daniels]], Emergency Preparedness Specialist
: [[contact::U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission D. Betancort]], Resident Inspector  
: [[contact::R. Schliessmann]], Regulatory Assurance
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
: [[contact::D. Betancort]], Resident Inspector
 
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==
==LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED==


===Opened, Closed, and Discussed===
===Opened, Closed, and Discussed===
None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access and Management System ANS Alert and Notification System CFR Code of Federal Regulations DEP Drill and Exercise Performance ERO Emergency Response Organization IP Inspection Procedure NEI Nuclear Energy Institute NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission PARS Publicly Available Records System PI Performance Indicator  
 
None
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED
ADAMS           Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
ANS             Alert and Notification System
CFR             Code of Federal Regulations
DEP             Drill and Exercise Performance
ERO             Emergency Response Organization
IP             Inspection Procedure
NEI             Nuclear Energy Institute
NRC             U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
PARS           Publicly Available Records System
PI             Performance Indicator


==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
==LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED==
The following is a partial list of documents reviewed during the inspection.
 
: Inclusion on this list does not imply that the NRC inspectors reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather that selected sections or portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection effort.
: Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.
: 1EP1 Exercise Evaluation (71114.01) -
: EP-AA-1000; Exelon Nuclear Standardized Radiological Emergency Plan; Rev. 28 -
: EP-AA-1001, Addendum 3; Emergency Action Levels for Braidwood Station; Rev. 1 -
: EP-AA-112-400; Emergency Operations Facility Activation and Operation; Rev. 12 -
: EP-AA-111; Emergency Classification and PARs; Rev. 19 -
: EP-AA-111-F-02; Braidwood PAR Flowchart; Rev. G -
: EP-AA-112; ERO/ERF Activation and Operation; Rev. 16 -
: EP-AA-113; Personnel Protective Action; Rev. 12 -
: EP-AA-114; Notifications; Rev. 14 -
: EP-AA-122; Drills and Exercise Program; Rev. 18 -
: PI-AA-120; Issue Identification and Screening Process; Rev. 5  - Two Years of Drill and Exercise Timelines; dated Dec. 2014
: Mar. 2016 - Braidwood Oct/Nov/Dec PI Drill 2014 Evaluation Report; dated Feb. 20, 2015 - Braidwood 2014 HAB NRC Graded Exercise Evaluation Report; dated Dec. 19, 2014 - Braidwood 1Q2015 PI Drill Series Evaluation Report; dated Apr. 17, 2015 - Braidwood June PI Drill Series 2015 Evaluation Report; dated Jul. 24, 2015 - Braidwood 2015 Off-Year Exercise Evaluation Report; dated Dec. 10, 2015 - 2-Year List of Drill and Exercise Corrective Action Program Issues; dated Dec. 2014
: Mar. 2016 -
: AR 02438603; Review
: IR 2388211 for Reportability; -
: AR 02454487; EP PI CFAM Points in January 3 Points less than December; -
: AR 02464365; ERO Vacancy for HPN Communicator; -
: AR 02465838; NOS ID: Anomaly with ERO Qualification; dated Mar. 9, 2015 -
: AR 02470600; Disqualified ERO Member; dated Mar. 18, 2015 -
: AR 02477531;
: EP-MW-124-1001-F-01 Control Room/Simulator Inventory Issues; dated Mar. 31, 2015 -
: AR 02487026: 2Q2015 EP PI Drill Failed Demonstration Criteria; dated Apr. 17, 2015 -
: AR 02487063; 2Q2015 Braidwood EP PI Drill Exercise/Scenario Control Issue; dated Apr. 17, 2015 -
: AR 02487079; 2Q2015 BRWD EP PI DRILL Facilities and Equipment; dated Apr. 17, 2015 -
: AR 02487090; 2Q2015 BRWD EP PI DRILLS Dose Assessment Issues; dated Apr. 17, 2015 -
: AR 02543379; LL FOR BRAIDWOOD Pager Replacement Project; dated Aug. 18, 2015 -
: AR 02595812; Exercise Management and Scenario Issues During Off Year Exercise; dated Dec. 4, 2015 -
: AR 02595885; Facilities and Equipment Issues During Off Year Exercise; dated Dec. 4, 2015 1EP8 Exercise Evaluation
: Scenario Review (71114.08) - Braidwood Station 2016 NRC Graded Exercise 60 Day Submittal; dated Feb. 4, 2016
}}
}}

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Baseline Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exersice Inspection Report 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502 (Gph)
ML16125A544
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Site: Braidwood  Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 05/03/2016
From: Steven Orth
Plant Support Branch II
To: Bryan Hanson
Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
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UNITED STATES May 3, 2016

SUBJECT:

BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502

Dear Mr. Hanson:

On April 8, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the results of this inspection which were discussed on April 8, 2016, with Ms. M. Marchionda and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

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

In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, 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 NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS)

component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS).

ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-456; 50-457 License Nos. NPF-72; NPF-77

Enclosure:

IR 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502

REGION III==

Docket Nos: 50-456; 50-457 License Nos: NPF-72; NPF-77 Report No: 05000456/2016502; 05000457/2016502 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Braceville, IL Dates: April 4 - 8, 2016 Inspectors: G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector J. McGhee, Senior Resident Inspector J. Robbins, Resident Inspector M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector Approved by: S. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY

Inspection Report 05000456/2016502, 05000457/2016502, 04/04/2016 - 04/08/2016,

Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, Baseline Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation,

Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.

This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by two regional inspectors and two resident inspectors. 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

1.

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP1 Exercise Evaluation

Main article: IP 71114.01

.1 Exercise Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the April 6, 2016, biennial emergency preparedness exercise objectives and scenario to ensure that the exercise would acceptably test major elements of the licensees emergency plan and to verify that the exercises simulated problems provided an acceptable framework to support demonstration of the licensees capability to implement its plan. The inspectors also reviewed records of other drills and exercises conducted in 2014, 2015, and 2016, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the April 6, 2016, exercise.

The inspectors observed and evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, and protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses, in the following emergency response facilities:

Control Room Simulator; Technical Support Center; Operations Support Center; and Emergency Operations Facility.

The inspectors also assessed the licensees recognition of abnormal plant conditions, transfer of responsibilities between facilities, internal communications, interfaces with offsite officials, readiness of emergency facilities and related equipment, and overall implementation of the licensees emergency plan.

The inspectors attended post-exercise critiques in the Control Room Simulator, Technical Support Center, Operations Support Center, and Emergency Operations Facility to evaluate the licensees initial self-assessment of its exercise performance.

The inspectors later met with the licensees lead exercise evaluators and managers to obtain the licensees findings and assessments of its exercise participants performances.

These self-assessments were then compared with the inspectors independent observations and assessments to assess the licensees ability to adequately critique its exercise performance. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This exercise evaluation inspection constituted one sample as defined in Inspection Procedure (IP) 71114.01.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

1EP8 Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review

Main article: IP 71114.08

a. Inspection Scope

Prior to the inspection activity, the inspectors conducted an in-office review of the exercise objectives and scenarios submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission using IP 71114.08, Exercise Evaluation - Scenario Review, to determine if the exercise would test major elements of the Emergency Plan as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.47(b)(14).

Documents reviewed 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.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification

Main article: IP 71151

.1 Drill/Exercise Performance

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP)

Performance Indicator (PI) for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the DEP data reported during this period, PI definitions and guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (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, assessments of PI opportunities during pre-designated control room simulator training sessions, and performance during other drills.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one DEP PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

.2 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors sampled licensee submittals for the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation PI for the first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, 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, performance during the 2014 and 2015 drills, and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key ERO positions.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ERO Drill Participation PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.

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 first quarter 2015 through the fourth quarter 2015. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during this period, 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.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted one ANS PI verification inspection sample as defined in IP 71151.

b. Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1 Exit Meeting Summary

On April 8, 2016, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Ms. M. Marchionda, 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

M. Marchionda, Site Vice President
A. Ferko, Plant Manager
J. Bashor, Engineering Manager
J. Cady, Radiation Protection Manager
S. Reynolds, Regulatory Assurance Manager
B. Finlay, Site Security Manager
R. Hall, Chemistry Manager
A. Daniels, MidWest Emergency Preparedness Manager
K. Dovas, Training Director
D. Poi, Emergency Preparedness Manager
S. Daniels, Emergency Preparedness Specialist
R. Schliessmann, Regulatory Assurance

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

D. Betancort, Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Opened, Closed, and Discussed

None

LIST OF ACRONYMS USED

ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access and Management System

ANS Alert and Notification System

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

DEP Drill and Exercise Performance

ERO Emergency Response Organization

IP Inspection Procedure

NEI Nuclear Energy Institute

NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

PARS Publicly Available Records System

PI Performance Indicator

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

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