IR 05000255/2024401
| ML24100A602 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 04/09/2024 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Mlynarek M Holtec Decommissioning International |
| References | |
| IR 2024401 | |
| Download: ML24100A602 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT - DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2024401
Dear Mike Mlynarek:
On March 14, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palisades Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Dan Gagnon, Holtec Security 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket No. 05000255 License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000255
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-401-0071
Licensee:
Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC
Facility:
Palisades Nuclear Plant
Location:
Covert, MI
Inspection Dates:
March 11, 2024 to March 14, 2024
Inspectors:
Gene Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, 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 inspection of the physical protection program at the Palisades Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plant. The inspection was conducted in accordance with the Decommissioning Reactor Oversight Process. The Decommissioning Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe decommissioning of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning.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
Inspection was conducted in accordance with 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 activities were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 2202, Security Inspection Program for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors. The inspector 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.
DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
81200.02 - Access Control for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors
The inspector evaluated the security access control program for decommissioning nuclear power reactors through completion of the following procedure elements:
Access Control for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors (1 Sample)
(1)02.01 (a - e); 02.02 (a, c, d, e. h, i); 02.03 (a - e); 02.04 (a, b); 02.05
81200.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance for Decommissioning Nuclear
Power Reactors The inspector evaluated the security equipment performance, testing, and maintenance program for decommissioning nuclear power reactors through completion of the following procedure elements:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance for Decommissioning Nuclear Power
Reactors (1 Sample)
(1)02.01; 02.02 (a, b, d, e, g); 02.03 (a, b); 02.04 (a - f); 02.05 (a - d); 02.06 (a - c); 02.07 (a - c); 02.08 (a, b, e); 02.09; 02.10
81200.09 - Security Plan Changes for Decommissioning Power Reactors
The inspector evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Plan Changes for Decommissioning Power Reactors (Partial Sample)
- (1) 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.
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 14, 2024, the inspector presented the Decommissioning Security Inspection results to Dan Gagnon, Holtec Security Director, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Self-Assessment of Palisades Security Program
10/19/2023
Audit 2022-1-23
Internal Audit Report - Security Program (Loc: Palisades)
10/05/2022
thru
03/13/2023
Miscellaneous
PAL-01628
Pre-NRC Self-Assessment: Access Control for
Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors
2/20/2024
SIP 21
Site Emergency Security Responsibilities
SIP 22
Emergency Services Personnel and Vehicle Access
SIP 38
Badging
SIP 4
Personnel Access
SIP 43
Lock and Key
SIP 5
Search Procedures and Property Removal Requirements
200.02
Procedures
SIP 6
Vehicle Control
Corrective Action
Documents
PAL-01928
X-Ray, Unit #1, Failed Daily Operability Testing
03/12/2024
Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Alarm Testing Record
(2022 - 2024)
Security Equipment Test List (2022 - 2024)
Miscellaneous
PAL-1662
Pre-NRC Self-Assessment: Equipment Performance, Testing,
and Maintenance for Decommissioning Nuclear Power
Reactors
2/20/2024
DSP-SEC-212
Weapons Maintenance Program
SIP 18
Security Systems and Equipment Testing
200.04
Procedures
Alarm Station Operations (SGI)
200.09
Miscellaneous
Palisades NP - PSP
20