IR 05000220/2020401
| ML20210M244 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 07/29/2020 |
| From: | Fred Bower Division of Reactor Safety I |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2020401 | |
| Download: ML20210M244 (8) | |
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July 29, 2020
SUBJECT:
NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000220/2020401 AND 05000410/2020401
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On July 16, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Todd Tierney 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, X /RA/
Signed by: Fred L. Bower
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000220 and 05000410 License Nos. DPR-63 and NPF-69
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000220 and 05000410
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000220/2020401 and 05000410/2020401
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-401-0016
Licensee:
Exelon Nuclear
Facility:
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
Location:
Lycoming, NY
Inspection Dates:
July 13, 2020 to July 16, 2020
Inspectors:
K. Hussar, Physical Security Inspector
S. McCarver, Physical Security Inspector
J. Rey, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Nine Mile Point 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.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Unless otherwise noted, baseline security inspections were conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 2201, Security Inspection Program for Commercial Nuclear Power Reactors. 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. Publicly available IPs are located at:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.
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), regional inspectors were directed to begin telework. The inspection documented below was completed through a combination of remote and on-site inspection.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.02 - Access Control
The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
===inspection elements:
Access Control===
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 8 Requirements (02.06 a - c, 02.08 a, b, c, f, i)
- Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from this IP.
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 4 Requirements (02.09 a, 02.10 a, 02.11 a, 02.12 a)
- Tier III: 2 Requirements (02.15 a, b)
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Training
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 6 Requirements (02.05 b - d, 02.06 b, 02.07 a, 02.09 a)
- Tier III: 5 Requirements (02.012 a - b, 02.14 a - c)
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Review Security Plan Changes (IP Section 02.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 13 was implemented based on your determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2),that the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan, and that the revised security plan changed continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan. However, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17)
=
- (1) The inspectors reviewed Performance Indicator data from 3rd quarter 2019 through 2nd quarter
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On July 16, 2020, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Todd Tierney and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
Exelon Security Search Process
Revision 37
SY-AA-101-112-
1004
Protected Area Search Processes
Revision 3
Control of Security Access Control Devices
Revision 9
SY-NM-101-119-
1001
Off-Site Receiving Warehouse Control At Nine Mile Point
Revision 5
Procedures
N1-EPM-UPS-
004
Security UPS and Battery Charger Cleaning and Inspection
Revision
200
S-IPM-EXP-
WEEKLY
Weekly Explosive Detector
Revision
0000
S-IPM-TAMP
Tamper Indicator Testing
Revision
200
S-IPM-XFLD
X-Field Maintenance
Revision
0000
Compensating for Security System Failures
Revision 17
Testing Security Equipment
Revision 22
SY-AA-101-122-
1001
Performance of Security System Tests
Revision 13
SY-NM-101-102-
1001
Nine Mile Point Compensating for Security System Failures
Revision 13
SY-NM-101-122-
1001
Performance of Site-Specific Security System Tests
Revision 17
Corrective Action
Documents
294626
291945
Miscellaneous
NMP Tactical Course Description
10/04/2018
Instructor and Armorer Certifications
1108-PP
Use of Force Continuum
Revision 5
2101-PP
Patrol Officer
Revision 0
2109-PP
Insider Mitigation - Cyber Related Tampering
Revision 0
4401-DBIG
Weapons Qualification Courses of Fire
2/04/2020
Procedures
MILES Equipment Usage
Revision 9
Avon Protective Respirator
Revision 1
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Nuclear Security Training Program
Revision 5
Exelon Nuclear Security Adversary Force
Revision 2
Firearm Training Simulator (FATS)
Revision 1
Firearms Practice Range Management
Revision 1
Exelon Nuclear Security Training
Revision 1
Firearms Practice Range Maintenance
Revision 1
Security Drills and Exercises
Revision 0
Firearms Maintenance, Testing and Accountability
Revision 2
Exelon Nuclear Security OJT Program
Revision 1
Exelon Nuclear Security Physical Fitness Test Development,
Approval & Conduct
Revision 1
SY-NM-1001
Firearms Background Check
Revision 0
SY-NM-1009
Duty Rifle Turn-in and Retrieval and DSA Access Controls
Revision 6
Miscellaneous
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Physical Security,
Safeguards Contingency, Security Training and Qualification
Plan, And Security Program For The Nine Mile Point
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Revision 13
Procedures
SY-NM-101-501
Nine Mile Point Security Defensive Strategy
Revision 8
71151
Procedures
Monthly Data Elements for NRC Protected Area Security
Equipment Performance Index
Revision 4
Security Events and Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Performance Indicators
Revision 9