IR 05000255/2021402
| ML21278B086 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 10/06/2021 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Corbin D Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| Egan N | |
| References | |
| IR 2021402 | |
| Download: ML21278B086 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2021402
Dear Mr. Corbin:
On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palisades Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Dale Lucy 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 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-2021-402-0060
Licensee:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Palisades Nuclear Plant
Location:
Covert, MI
Inspection Dates:
June 14, 2021 to August 31, 2021
Inspectors:
N. Egan, Senior Physical Security Inspector
C. St. Peters, Resident 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), 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.
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 b, 02.08 d-f
Tier III: 02.10 a
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) on the public health risks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. In response to the PHE, Palisades Nuclear Power Plant pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements (ML20330A000 for specific exemptions approved). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives in response to health concerns. As described in existing regulatory guidance (e.g.,
Regulatory Guide 5.75), licensees implemented measures 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).
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: 02.05 a, 02.06 a-I, 02.06 m-n, 02.07 a, 02.07 d-e
Tier III: 02.09 a-b, 02.10 a, 02.11 a
- (2) Observed annual Force-on-Force exercises conducted on 06/15/2021.
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, 02.09 a
Tier III: 02.11 a, 02.12 a-b, 02.13 a, c
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 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.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 31, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Dale Lucy and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Protection of Unclassified Safeguards Information
SOCA Access Controls
Search and Sealing of Material
Protected Area Search
Warehouse Material Search
Procedures
Lock and Key
Self-Assessments
LO-PLPO-2021-
00016
Access Control Pre-NRC Focused Self-Assessment
03/11/2021
CR-PLP-2021-
01599
06/16/2021
CR-PLP-2021-
01601
Mask Lens
06/16/2021
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-PLP-2021-
01602
Mask Checklist
06/16/2021
Miscellaneous
Palisades Nuclear Plant Physical Security Plan
Conduct of Security Force Exercises and Drills
EN-NS-215-01
Tactical Response Drills
EN-NS-215-02
Annual Force-on-Force Exercises
EN-NS-215-03
Triennial Force-on-Force Exercises
Controller Responsibility Guidelines
Force-on-Force Mock Adversary Program
Procedures
Development and Maintenance of Target Sets
Self-Assessments
LO-PLPLO-2021-
00017
IP 71130.05 Protective Strategy Evaluation and Performance
Evaluation Program
2/12/2021
National Rifle Association Approval Certificate for Semi-
Automatic Daylight and Lowlight Handgun Qualification
Courses
05/19/2021
National Rifle Association Approval Letter for Semi-
Automatic Rifle with Special Purpose Optic Qualification
Course
2/19/2018
Miscellaneous
National Rifle Association Approval Letter for Semi-
Automatic Lowlight Rifle Qualification Course
07/22/2020
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
National Rifle Association Approval Letter for Semi-
Automatic Daylight Rifle Qualification Course
07/08/2021
NSF-301-01
Tactical Qualification Course
Miscellaneous
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Physical Security Plan
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