IR 05000255/2021401
| ML21104A045 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 04/14/2021 |
| From: | Steven Orth Division of Reactor Safety III |
| To: | Corbin D Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2021401 | |
| Download: ML21104A045 (6) | |
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April 14, 2021
SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2021401
Dear Mr. Corbin:
On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palisades Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Kevin O'Connor 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-2021-401-0133
Licensee:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Palisades Nuclear Plant
Location:
Covert, MI
Inspection Dates:
March 01, 2021 to March 11, 2021
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.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspector evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were
===evaluated:
Access Authorization===
(1)
- Tier I: All requirements
- Tier II: 02.05 a-b, 02.06 a-c, 02.07 a
- Tier III: 02.10 a-c, 02.11 a
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 03.17)
=
- (1) September 1, 2020 through February 28,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On March 11, 2021, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Kevin O'Connor and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
Unescorted Access Authorization Program
EN-NS-101-01
AA/FFD Facility Controls
EN-NS-101-02
AA/FFD Training and Qualification Program
EN-NS-101-03
Processing Individuals for UAA/UA and SGI Access
EN-NS-101-04
Processing Potentially Disqualifying Information (PDI)
In and Out Processing
Self-Assessments LO-PLPLO-2018-
0083
Fitness-for-Duty Assessment
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