IR 05000220/2021402
| ML21165A076 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 06/22/2021 |
| From: | Fred Bower Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Rhoades D Exelon Generation Co |
| References | |
| IR 2021402 | |
| Download: ML21165A076 (9) | |
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June 22, 2021
SUBJECT:
NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000220/2021402 AND 05000410/2021402
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On June 3, 2021, 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. Adam Schuerman, Plant Manager, 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, Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
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:
05000220/2021402 and 05000410/2021402
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-402-0038
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
Location:
Lycoming, NY
Inspection Dates:
May 24, 2021 to June 3, 2021
Inspectors:
D. Caron, Senior Physical Security Inspector
S. McCarver, Physical Security Inspector
J. Rey, Physical Security Inspector
M. Ordoyne, Physical Security Inspector (Training)
Approved By:
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
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), 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.
In response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declared on January 31, 2020, by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services on the public health risks of the coronavirus, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements (ML20218A860). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives allowed in response to health concerns within existing regulatory guidance available in RG 5.75 to ensure annual Force on Force exercises were conducted as safely as possible while maintaining the requirements to simulate as closely as practicable site specific conditions and minimizing the number and effects of artificialities associated with these exercises (Part 73, Appendix B, VI.C.3)
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: 12 Requirements (02.06 a - d, 02.07 a, 02.08 a, b, d, e, f, g, i)
- Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following procedure elements:
Protective Strategy Evaluation (2 Samples)
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 14 Requirements (02.05 a, 02.06 a, b, d - m, 02.07 a)
- Tier III: 4 Requirements (02.08, 02.09 a, 02.10 a, 02.11 a)
(2)
- The inspectors evaluated the Security Performance Evaluation Program.
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) The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0306. This sample was not available because the licensee did not conduct the activity covered by this IP. Specifically, the licensee has not initiated a physical security plan (PSP) change in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) since the last performance of this IP and PSP Revision 13 remains current.
71130.14 - Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
The inspectors evaluated the Security Target Set Program. The following elements were
===evaluated:
Review of Power Reactor Target Sets===
(1)02.02 (a-d, f), 02.03, 02.04 (a-b),
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 03.17)
=
- (1) January 1, 2020 through April 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 June 3, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Adam Schuerman, Plant Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
AR04410091 AR
04380683 AR
04379886 AR
04371532
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
AR 04425399 IR
04426957
Procedures
Control and Classification of Safeguards Information (SGI)
and Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information
(SUNSI)
Revision 21
SY-AA-101-112-
1004
Protected Area Search Processes
Revision 4
Control of Security Access Control Devices
Revision 9
SY-NM-101-115-
1001
Nine Mile Point Gate Controls
Revision 4
Calculations
Calc No.
CNSNM069-002
Cooling Tower Culverts - Increase in Delay Time
Revision 1
Calc No. NMP-
7717012-S01
Nine Mile Point Security Building West Analysis
Revision 1
Calc No. NMP-
7717012-S02
Nine Mile Point Blast Analysis Update
Revision 1
Calc No. NMP-
KC-S00
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Facility - NMP Blast Analysis
Summary and Diagram
Revision 0
Calc No. NMP-
KC-S01
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Facility - NMP Unit 1 Minimum Safe
Standoff Distance Analysis
Revision 0
Miscellaneous
NOSA-NMP-20-
Security Program Audit Report
February 6,
20
NOSA-NMP-21-
Security Program Audit Report
February 10,
21
Procedures
NS-843A
NMP Adversary and Responder Timelines
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Exelon Nuclear Security Adversary Force
Revision 2
Security Drills and Exercises
Revision 0
SY-NM-101-501
NMP Security Defensive Strategy
Revision 9
Corrective Action
Documents
AR 04248972
Procedures
Safety/Security Interface
Revision 7
SY-NM-101-116-
1001
Nine Mile Point Patrols and Surveillances
Revision 9
SY-NM-101-502
NMP Security Target Set Procedure
Revision 0