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==SUBJECT:== | |||
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2021501 | |||
==Dear Mr. Conboy:== | |||
On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report. | |||
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this 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-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding. | |||
Sincerely, Signed by Pelke, Patricia on 09/01/21 Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22 | |||
===Enclosure:=== | |||
As stated | |||
==Inspection Report== | |||
Docket Number: 05000263 License Number: DPR-22 Report Number: 05000263/2021501 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-501-0017 Licensee: Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility: Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location: Monticello, MN Inspection Dates: August 09, 2021 to August 12, 2021 Inspectors: M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector S. Hedger, Emergency Preparedness Inspector P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector Approved By: Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure | |||
=SUMMARY= | |||
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, 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. | |||
===List of Findings and Violations=== | |||
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified. | |||
===Additional Tracking Items=== | |||
None. | |||
=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. Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19),inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP. | |||
==REACTOR SAFETY== | |||
==71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation== | |||
===Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)=== | |||
: (1) The inspectors evaluated the Biennial Emergency Plan Exercise on August 10, 2021. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of a Notice of Unusual Event due to the unplanned loss of Control Room indications for 15 minutes or longer, specifically the loss of all torus level input to control room indicators and plant process computer system (PPCS). The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration and notification of an Alert and a Site Area Emergency. The Site Area Emergency was the highest classification level reached, as planned, during the exercise. | |||
==71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review== | |||
===Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04) (1 Sample)=== | |||
: (1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for biennial emergency plan exercise on July 7, | |||
==OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE== | |||
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below: | |||
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Sample (IP Section 02.12) === | |||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151|count=1}} | |||
: (1) April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) | |||
(1 Sample) | |||
: (1) April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample) | |||
: (1) April 01, 2020 through June 30, | |||
==INSPECTION RESULTS== | |||
No findings were identified. | |||
==EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS== | |||
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report. | |||
On August 12, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Thomas Conboy and other members of the licensee staff. | |||
=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED= | |||
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or | |||
Procedure Date | |||
71114.01 Corrective Action 501000030432 EP Drill - Conflicting Procedural Guidance 08/06/2019 | |||
Documents 501000031629 EP-Drill - CR/TSC Communication Improvement 09/10/2019 | |||
501000031654 EP Exercise - Initial Communication with Shift Manager 09/10/2019 | |||
501000031678 EP Drill - Unclear Definition of Intact 09/10/2019 | |||
501000031682 EP Drill Team Work with the State EOC 09/10/2019 | |||
501000031692 EP Drill - Offsite Communication Procedures 09/10/2019 | |||
501000031700 EP Drill - OSC Briefing Effectiveness 09/10/2019 | |||
501000031710 EP Drill - Rad Protection Surveys 09/10/2019 | |||
501000038380 Emergency Notification Form Auto Population 03/03/2020 | |||
501000039354 EP Notification Form Error 3-23-20 04/02/2020 | |||
501000041918 EP Drill- Notification Completion Time 06/30/2020 | |||
501000045279 NUE Follow-up Actions 10/08/2020 | |||
501000046482 EP Table-Top Drill - Escalation Criteria 11/17/2020 | |||
501000053359 Seals Missing from OSC EP Cabinet 06/24/2021 | |||
501000053609 EP Drill - Procedure May Not Be Adequate 06/29/2021 | |||
Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan 55 | |||
Procedures A.2-101 Classification of Emergencies 54 | |||
A.2-106 Activation and Operation of the TSC 43 | |||
A.2-107 Activation and Operation of the OSC 41 | |||
A.2-109 Activation and Operations of the Back-up OSC 13 | |||
A.2-201 On-Site Protective Action 21 | |||
A.2-205 Personnel Accountability 18 | |||
A.2-206 Work Control During Emergencies 13 | |||
A.2-213 Responsibilities of the Emergency Director 31 | |||
A.2-401 Emergency Exposure Control 11 | |||
A.2-402 On-Site Radiological Monitoring 10 | |||
A.2-501 Communications during an Emergency 28 | |||
A.2-504 Emergency Communicator Duties in the TSC and OSC 25 | |||
A.2-801 Responsibilities of the Emergency Manager 26 | |||
A.2-802 Activation and Operation of EOF 25 | |||
71114.08 Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan Exercise 06/09/2021 | |||
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or | |||
Procedure Date | |||
Scenario | |||
71151 Miscellaneous Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation 04/01/2020- | |||
Performance Indicator Records 06/30/2021 | |||
Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Performance Indicator 04/01/2020- | |||
Records 06/30/2021 | |||
Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Performance 04/01/2020- | |||
Indicator Records 06/30/2021 | |||
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| ML21242A245 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 09/01/2021 |
| From: | Patricia Pelke NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Conboy T Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| Hansen G | |
| References | |
| IR 2021501 | |
| Download: ML21242A245 (8) | |
Text
September 1, 2021
SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BIENNIAL EXERCISE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2021501
Dear Mr. Conboy:
On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this 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-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Signed by Pelke, Patricia on 09/01/21 Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number: 05000263 License Number: DPR-22 Report Number: 05000263/2021501 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-501-0017 Licensee: Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility: Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location: Monticello, MN Inspection Dates: August 09, 2021 to August 12, 2021 Inspectors: M. Garza, Emergency Preparedness Inspector G. Hansen, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector S. Hedger, Emergency Preparedness Inspector P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector Approved By: Patricia J. Pelke, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, 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.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
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. Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19),inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
REACTOR SAFETY
71114.01 - Exercise Evaluation
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.11) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the Biennial Emergency Plan Exercise on August 10, 2021. The exercise scenario simulated an event at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant that initiated with the declaration and notification of a Notice of Unusual Event due to the unplanned loss of Control Room indications for 15 minutes or longer, specifically the loss of all torus level input to control room indicators and plant process computer system (PPCS). The scenario conditions simulated the escalation of the significance of the event, requiring the declaration and notification of an Alert and a Site Area Emergency. The Site Area Emergency was the highest classification level reached, as planned, during the exercise.
71114.08 - Exercise Evaluation Scenario Review
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.04) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the proposed scenario for biennial emergency plan exercise on July 7,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) Sample (IP Section 02.12) ===
- (1) April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP02: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13)
(1 Sample)
- (1) April 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021 EP03: Alert And Notification System (ANS) Reliability Sample (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
- (1) April 01, 2020 through June 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 12, 2021, the inspectors presented the emergency preparedness biennial exercise inspection results to Thomas Conboy and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
71114.01 Corrective Action 501000030432 EP Drill - Conflicting Procedural Guidance 08/06/2019
Documents 501000031629 EP-Drill - CR/TSC Communication Improvement 09/10/2019
501000031654 EP Exercise - Initial Communication with Shift Manager 09/10/2019
501000031678 EP Drill - Unclear Definition of Intact 09/10/2019
501000031682 EP Drill Team Work with the State EOC 09/10/2019
501000031692 EP Drill - Offsite Communication Procedures 09/10/2019
501000031700 EP Drill - OSC Briefing Effectiveness 09/10/2019
501000031710 EP Drill - Rad Protection Surveys 09/10/2019
501000038380 Emergency Notification Form Auto Population 03/03/2020
501000039354 EP Notification Form Error 3-23-20 04/02/2020
501000041918 EP Drill- Notification Completion Time 06/30/2020
501000045279 NUE Follow-up Actions 10/08/2020
501000046482 EP Table-Top Drill - Escalation Criteria 11/17/2020
501000053359 Seals Missing from OSC EP Cabinet 06/24/2021
501000053609 EP Drill - Procedure May Not Be Adequate 06/29/2021
Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan 55
Procedures A.2-101 Classification of Emergencies 54
A.2-106 Activation and Operation of the TSC 43
A.2-107 Activation and Operation of the OSC 41
A.2-109 Activation and Operations of the Back-up OSC 13
A.2-201 On-Site Protective Action 21
A.2-205 Personnel Accountability 18
A.2-206 Work Control During Emergencies 13
A.2-213 Responsibilities of the Emergency Director 31
A.2-401 Emergency Exposure Control 11
A.2-402 On-Site Radiological Monitoring 10
A.2-501 Communications during an Emergency 28
A.2-504 Emergency Communicator Duties in the TSC and OSC 25
A.2-801 Responsibilities of the Emergency Manager 26
A.2-802 Activation and Operation of EOF 25
71114.08 Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Emergency Plan Exercise 06/09/2021
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
Scenario
71151 Miscellaneous Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Drill Participation 04/01/2020-
Performance Indicator Records 06/30/2021
Drill and Exercise Participation (DEP) Performance Indicator 04/01/2020-
Records 06/30/2021
Alert Notification System (ANS) Reliability Performance 04/01/2020-
Indicator Records 06/30/2021
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