IR 05000255/2020401
| ML21006A209 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 01/06/2021 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Corbin D Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2020401 | |
| Download: ML21006A209 (7) | |
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January 6, 2021
SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2020401
Dear Mr. Corbin:
On December 1, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palisades Nuclear 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,
/RA/
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 05000255 License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000255
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-401-0065
Licensee:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Palisades Nuclear Plant
Location:
Covert, Michigan
Inspection Dates:
September 22, 2020 to December 01, 2020
Inspector:
N. Egan, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, 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 Palisades Nuclear 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
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 determined that the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could, in part, be performed remotely.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.02 - Access Control
The inspector 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-c
- Tier III: 02.10 a
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspector evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program through completion of the following inspection elements:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)
- Tier I: All requirements
- Tier II: 02.09 (a), 02.10 (a), 02.11 a-b
- Tier III: 02.11 a-b
71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program
The inspector 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-c
- Tier III: None
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspector evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Review Security Plan Changes (IP Section 02.01) (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 change in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.54(p)(2) since the implementation of this IP.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspector verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17)
=
- (1) July 1, 2019 through July 31,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On December 1, 2020, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Darrell Corbin and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
SIP 22
Emergency Service Personnel and Vehicle Access
SIP 4
Personnel Access
SIP 5
Search Procedures and Property Removal Requirements
SIP 6
Vehicle Control
Self-Assessments LO-PLP-2019-
00090
Access Control Pre-NRC Focused Self-Assessment
06/30/2020
Procedures
SIP 18
Security Systems and Equipment Testing
Self-Assessments LO-PLPLP-2020-
00031
Security Equipment Performance, Testing and Maintenance
07/30/2020
Procedures
Unescorted Access Authorization
Fitness for Duty Program
EN-NS-102-01
Fitness for Duty Random Testing Selection and Notification
EN-NS-102-03
Processing of Fitness for Duty Test Results
EN-NS-102-04
Blind Samples
Self-Assessments LO-PLPLO-2019-
00093
IP 71130.08 Fitness for Duty Program
07/08/2020
Miscellaneous
Palisades Nuclear Plant Security Plan
71151
Miscellaneous
Select Security Performance Indicator Data from July 1, 2020
to July 31, 2020