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Unit 1; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification. | Unit 1; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification. | ||
This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by four Region III inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG 1649, Reactor Oversight Process, dated July | This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by four Region III inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG 1649, Reactor Oversight Process, dated July 201 | ||
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Revision as of 06:52, 3 November 2019
| ML17145A512 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Davis Besse  |
| Issue date: | 05/25/2017 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Boles B FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| IR 2017502 | |
| Download: ML17145A512 (13) | |
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UNITED STATES May 25, 2017
SUBJECT:
DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNIT 1BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/2017502
Dear Mr. Boles:
On May 4, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1, and the NRC Inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.
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/
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-346 License No. NPF-3 cc: Distribution via LISTSERV
Letter to Brian from Steven K. Orth dated May 25, 2017 SUBJECT: DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNIT 1BASELINE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000346/2017502 DISTRIBUTION:
Jeremy Bowen RidsNrrDorlLpl3 RidsNrrPMDavisBesse Resource RidsNrrDirsIrib Resource Cynthia Pederson Darrell Roberts Richard Skokowski Allan Barker Carole Ariano Linda Linn DRPIII DRSIII ROPreports.Resource@nrc.gov ADAMS Accession Number: ML17145A512 OFFICE RIII RIII NAME MGarza via SOrth email:vv DATE 05/18/2017 05/25/2017 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION III
Docket No: 50-346 License No: NPF-3 Report No: 05000346/2017502 Licensee: FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Facility: Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1 Location: Oak Harbor, OH Dates: May 1 through May 4, 2017 Inspectors: G. Hansen, Sr. Emergency Preparedness Inspector M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector N. Egan, Sr. Physical Security Inspector R. Ng, Project Engineer Approved by: S. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
SUMMARY
Inspection Report 05000346/2017502; May 1-4, 2017; Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station,
Unit 1; Baseline Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation; Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review; Performance Indicator Verification.
This report covers a 1-week period of announced baseline inspection by four Region III inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG 1649, Reactor Oversight Process, dated July 201
NRC-Identified
and Self-Revealed Findings
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP1 Exercise Evaluation
.1 Exercise Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the May 2, 2017, Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercises 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 from 2015 through 2017, to verify that those drills scenarios were sufficiently different from the scenario used in the May 2, 2017, exercise.
The inspectors evaluated the licensees exercise performance, focusing on the risk-significant activities of emergency classification, notification, protective action decision making, implementation of accident mitigation strategies, and correction of past exercise weaknesses in the following emergency response facilities:
- Control Room Simulator;
- Operations Support Center; and
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) 71114.01-06.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1EP8 Exercise EvaluationScenario Review
a. Inspection Scope
Prior to the inspection activity on-site, 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, (10 CFR) 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 inspection 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 Indicator (PI) for the period from the third quarter 2016 through fourth quarter 2016. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Document 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 Drill/Exercise Performance 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 Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation PI for the period from the third quarter 2016 through fourth quarter 2016.
To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 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 2015 and 2016 exercises and drills; and revisions of the roster of personnel assigned to key emergency response organization positions. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
This inspection constituted one Emergency Response Organization 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 2016 through fourth quarter 2016. To determine the accuracy of the PI data reported during those periods, PI definitions and guidance contained in the NEI Document 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 sample as defined in IP 71151-05.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Management Meetings
.1 Exit Meeting Summary
On May 4, 2017, the inspectors presented the biennial exercise inspection results to Mr. Boles, Site Vice President, 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
- B. Boles, Site Vice President
- D. Imlay, General Plant Manager
- T. Brown, Director of Performance Improvement
- J. Vetter, Emergency Response Manager
- P. Smith, Senior Nuclear Specialist
- M. Brasile, Superintendent Operations Training
- K. Zellers, Technical Service Engineering Manager
- V. Schultz, Senior Engineering Specialist
- S. Hower, Senior Nuclear Analyst
- J. Hite, Senior Nuclear Specialist
- B. Jackway, Security Training
- R. Oesterle, Operations Superintendent
- D. Noble, Radiation Protection Manager
- A. Dawson, Chemistry Manager
- G. Laird, Operations Manager
- P. McCloskey, Regulatory Compliance/PI Manager
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- D. Mills, Senior Resident Inspector
- P. Smagacz, Acting Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened, Closed and
Discussed
None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ANS Alert and Notification System IP Inspection Procedure NEI Nuclear Energy Institute PI Performance Indicator