IR 05000254/2023402
| ML23131A249 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 05/15/2023 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23131A249 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
QUAD CITIES NUCLEAR POWER STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000254/2023402 AND 05000265/2023402, INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 07200053/2023401
Dear David Rhoades:
On April 26, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Drew Bush, Security 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.
May 15, 2023 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 Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000254, 05000265, 07200053 License Nos. DPR-29, DPR-30, General License (ISFSI)
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000254; 05000265; 07200053
License Numbers:
DPR-29; DPR-30; General License (ISFSI)
Report Numbers:
05000254/2023402; 05000265/2023402; 07200053/2023401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-402-0041; I-2023-401-0072
Licensee:
Constellation Nuclear
Facility:
Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station and ISFSI
Location:
Cordova, IL
Inspection Dates:
January 23, 2023 to April 26, 2023
Inspectors:
A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness
and Incident Response
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.
The NRC also conducted an independent spent fuel storage installation security inspection, in accordance with the Spent Fuel Storage Oversight Process. The Spent Fuel Storage Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe storage of spent nuclear fuel.
Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/waste/spent-fuel-storage/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 and IMC 2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71 Transportation Packaging. 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
71130.07 - 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: 02.05 (a - d); 02.06 (a); 02.07
- (a) Tier III: 02.12 (a, b); 02.13 (a - c)
71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program
The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program by completing the following inspection
elements: Fitness For Duty Program
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: 02.05 (a - l); 02.06 (a - g); 02.07; 02.08; 02.09 (a - e)
Tier III: 02.11; 02.12 (a - e)
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.
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 Sample)
- (1) January 1, 2022 through December 31,
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION (ISFSI)81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations The inspectors evaluated the ISFSI Security Program. The following elements were evaluated:
Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations===
(1)02.01 (a - c); 02.02 (a - h); 02.03 (a - m); 02.04; 02.05 (a - t); 02.06; 02.07 (a, b);
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On April 26, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Drew Bush, Security Manager and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Security Pre-NRC Inspection on Access Control (71130.02)
and Fitness for Duty (71130.08)
01/05/2023
NOSA-QDC-21-
Security Programs Audit Report
Quad Cities Station
January 19 to March 5, 2021
03/10/2021
SY-AA-101-120-
F-01
Key Issuance Log, Jan - Dec 2022
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-101-120-
F-02
Key Inventory Log, Jan - Dec 2023
SC-JA-0087
OCA Entry - Vehicle Search/Inspection Process
Compensating for Security System Failures
Control and Classification of SGI and SUNSI
Exelon Security Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
1004
Protected Area Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
1005
Owner Controlled Area Inspection Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
F-06
PA Entry -Vehicle Search
SY-AA-101-112-
F-07
OCA Entry - Vehicle Inspection
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles
Control of Security Access Control Devices
SY-AA-101-122-
103
Performance of Access Control Device and Portal Tests
Security Assessment and Response to Unusual Activities
SY-QC-101-1009
Vehicle Key Control
SY-QC-101-410-
F-01
Warehouse Search Checklist
Procedures
SY-QC-101-501
Quad Cities Station Contingency Plan
Miscellaneous
AR #04531792-
Self-Assessment: 71130.07 Security Training
01/23/2023
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
NOSA-QDC-23-
Security Programs Audit Report
Quad Cities Generating Station
January 17 to February 17, 2023
2/22/2023
Nuclear Security Medical Examination
Miles Equipment USAGE
Nuclear Security Training Program
Firearms Practice Range Management
Exelon Nuclear Security Training
Security Drills and Exercises
Firearms Maintenance, Testing, and Accountability
Constellation Nuclear Security OJT Program
Exelon Nuclear Security
Physical Fitness Test Development, Approval & Conduct
Procedures
Tactical Course Development, Approval & Conduct
Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
Exelon Generation Fitness for Duty Program
Call-Outs for Unscheduled Work
Testing for Cause
Random Selection and Notification Process
Handling and Storage of Fitness for Duty Records
Collection of Specimens for Testing in an Exelon Facility
Procedures
Breath Alcohol Testing
Miscellaneous
Quad Cities Station Site Security Plan, SCP, T&QP, and
ISFSI Program
71151
Miscellaneous
PI Data: January - December 2022 and 1st QTR 2023
04/25/2023
QC Physical Security Plan, Appendix D - Quad Cities
Security and Contingency Plan for ISFSIs
LLEA Letter, re: Response Commitment to QCNPS
10/25/2022
AR #04531798
Self-Assessment: NRC Security Plan Changes, PI
Inspection, and IP 81311 Physical Security Requirements for
04/23/2023
81311
Miscellaneous
NRC Physical Security Orders - Interim Compensatory
10/16/2002
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
NRC Physical Security Orders - Additional Security
Measures for Access Authorization at ISFSIs in the Current
Threat Environment
08-09-2004
SY-QC-101-
1003-F-06
Semi-Annual Performance Testing
ISFSI Perimeter Intrusion Detection System; 06/22 and
11/10, 2022
Observation and Inspection of Security Barriers
Response to Contingency Events
Testing Security Equipment
SY-AA-101-122-
103
Performance of Access Control Device and Portal Tests
Site Authorization for Unescorted Access
SY-QC-101-102-
1001
Security System Component Degradation Compensatory
Measures
Procedures
SY-QC-101-503
Physical Protection Measures for the ISFSI
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