IR 05000255/2025401
| ML25121A335 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 05/02/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Mlynarek M Holtec Decommissioning International |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25121A335 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT DECOMMISSIONING AND ISFSI SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000255/2025401 AND 07200007/2025401
Dear Mike Mlynarek:
On April 7, 2025, 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 Director of Security 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, 07200007 License No. DPR-20 General License (ISFSI)
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000255, 07200007
License Number:
DPR-20, General License (ISFSI)
Report Number:
05000255/2025401, 07200007/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0067, I-2025-401-0070
Licensee:
Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC
Facility:
Palisades Nuclear Plant
Location:
Covert, MI
Inspection Dates:
February 10, 2025 to April 07, 2025
Inspectors:
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
J. Rey, Security Specialist
D. Garner, Security Specialist
J. Rhodes, General Engineer NRAN
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 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. The inspections were conducted in accordance with the Decommissioning Reactor Oversight Process and the Spent Fuel Storage 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.
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 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 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.
DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
81200.02 - Access Control for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors
The inspectors evaluated the security access control program through completion of a minimum of 50% of the inspection requirements:
Access Control for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors (1 Sample)
(1)02.01 (a, b); 02.02 (c, d, e. f, g, i); 02.03 (a - g); 02.04 (a); 02.05
81200.07 - Security Training for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of a minimum of 50% of the inspection requirements. The inspectors reviewed security force member training records, lesson plans, job performance measures, courses of fire, and observed tactical weapons training and qualification.
Security Training for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors (1 Sample)
(1)02.01, 02.02 a - c, 02.03 a - d, 02.04 a, b, 02.05, 02.06 a, c, 02.07 a, 02.08 a, b, 02.09 a, 02.10 a, 02.11 a, 02.12 a, b, 02.13
81200.09 - Security Plan Changes for Decommissioning Power Reactors
Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision(s) 20 to 21 were implemented based on your determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), that the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan, and that the revised security plan continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan. However, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
Security Plan Changes for Decommissioning Power Reactors (1 Sample)
(1)02.01 (a - e) ISFSI SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
===81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations The inspectors evaluated the ISFSI Security Program by completing the following elements:
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);02.08 (a - c)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On April 7, 2025, the inspectors presented the Decommissioning and ISFSI Security Inspection results to Dan Gagnon, Holtec Director of Security and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
25 Pre-NRC Self-Assessment: Access Control for
Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors
SIP 18
Security Systems and Equipment Testing
SIP 21
Site Emergency Security Responsibilities
SIP 22
Emergency Services Personnel and Vehicle Access
SIP 38
Badging
SIP 4
Personnel Access
SIP 5
Search Procedures and Property Removal Requirements
SIP 6
Vehicle Control
200.02
Procedures
SIP-43
Lock and Key
PAL 06274
04/01/2025
PAL 06284
04/02/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
PAL 06291
04/02/2025
Tactical Course of Fire
Revision 10
DSP-SEC-300
Security Training Program
Revision 0
DSP-SEC-303
Security Training Oversight Program
Revision 0
DSP-SEC-304
Security on the Job Training Task Performance Evaluation
and Training Exemptions
Revision 0
200.07
Procedures
JPM-SEC-22.0
Physical Fitness Performance
Revision 2
200.09
Miscellaneous
Palisades Nuclear Plant Physical Security Plan
Van Buren County Sheriff's Office - MOU
03/10/2025
81311
Miscellaneous
Michigan State Police (MSP) - Fifth District Headquarters -
Letter of Agreement
03/11/2025