IR 05000254/2022401
| ML22325A350 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 11/22/2022 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2022401 | |
| Download: ML22325A350 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
QUAD CITIES NUCLEAR POWER STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000254/2022401 AND 05000265/2022401
Dear Mr. David Rhoades:
On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Dave Carrick, Operations Director 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, Steven K. Orth, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000254 and 05000265 License Nos. DPR-29 and DPR-30
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000254 and 05000265
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000254/2022401 and 05000265/2022401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2022-401-0035
Licensee:
Constellation Nuclear
Facility:
Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station
Location:
Cordova, IL
Inspection Dates:
July 18, 2022 to October 19, 2022
Inspectors:
E. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
J. Kutlesa, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, 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 Quad Cities Nuclear Power 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
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) 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.
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: 02.06 (a - d); 02.07 (a); 02.08 (a, b, e)
Tier III: 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: 02.09 (a, b); 02.10 (a); 02.11
- (a) Tier III: 02.15 (a, c)
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following
procedure elements: Protective Strategy Evaluation
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: 02.05 (a); 02.06 (a-l, n); 02.07 (a, b, c, e)
Tier III: 02.08; 02.09 (a, b); 02.10 (a)
- (2) Observed annual Force-on-Force exercise on Aug 9, 2022.
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Plan Changes (1 Partial)
(1)
(Partial)
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 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) since the last performance of this IP and PSP revision 17 remains current.
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) March 2021 through September
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On October 19, 2022, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Dave Carrick, Operations Director and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Exelon Security Search Processes
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles
Control of Badges
Control of Security Access Control Devices
Security Responsibilities for Station Personnel
Acceptance of the Exelon Fitness for Duty and Unescorted
Access Program Requirements for Contractors and Vendors
Access Authorization Program
Access Authorization In-Processing/Out-Processing of
Personnel
Site Authorization for Unescorted Access
SY-QC-101-1009
Vehicle Key Control
Procedures
SY-QC-101-410
OCA Warehouse Search Activities
Observation and Inspection of Security Barriers
SY-QC-101-115
Operation of Active Vehicle Barriers
Procedures
SY-QC-101-115-
401
Operation of Power Operated Gates
Calculations
Protection Against Land Vehicle Bomb Blast
Quad Cities Station Security Plans
01/31/2022
NRC Observed Fully Integrated FOF Exercises
08/09/2022
N/A
Quad Cities Subterranean Penetration Report
NOSA-QDC-20-
(AR# 4308330)
Security Programs Audit Report
Quad Cities Station
January 21
to January
31, 2020
Miscellaneous
NOSA-QDC-21-
(AR# 4394294)
Security Programs Audit Report
Quad Cities Station
January 19
to March 05,
21
QCOA 0010-20
Security Event
Physical Protection Program
Procedures
Response to Contingency Events
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
SY-AA-101-133-
F-01
Supporting Law Enforcement Agency Response Capability
SY-AA-150-1006-
F-01
Responder Timeline Worksheet
SY-AA-150-1006-
F-02
Adversary Timeline Worksheet
Security Drills and Exercises
SY-QC-101-501
Quad Cities Station Continency Plan
Self-Assessments
AR# 04468792
Security Pre-NRC Self-Assessment for Access
Control/Protective Strategy
05/12/2022