IR 05000263/2023402

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000263/2023402

ML23341A085
Person / Time
Site:	Monticello
Issue date:	12/13/2023
From:	Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR
To:	Hafen S Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
References
IR 2023402
Download: ML23341A085 (1)

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December 13, 2023

SUBJECT:

MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2023402

Dear Shawn Hafen:

On November 21, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Greg Brown, Plant Manager, 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, Signed by Orth, Steven on 12/13/23 Steven K. Orth, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000263 License Number: DPR-22 Report Number: 05000263/2023402 Enterprise Identifier: I-2023-402-0051 Licensee: Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility: Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location: Monticello, MN Inspection Dates: October 09, 2023 to November 21, 2023 Inspectors: N. Egan, Sr. Physical Security Inspector M. Ziolkowski, Sr. Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Steven K. Orth, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating 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

Inspections were conducted using 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 activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 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.

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-c; 02.07 a; 02.09 a-b

• Tier III: 02.11 a; 02.12 a-b; 02.13 a,c

71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program

The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program through completion of the following

procedure elements: Fitness For Duty Program

(1)

• Tier I: All Requirements

• Tier II: 02.06 a-g; 02.07 a-e; 02.08 a-b; 02.09 a-b, d-e;

• Tier III: 02.11 a; 02.12 a; 02.13 a,c; 02.14 a-c

71130.09 - Security Plan Changes

The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:

Security Plan Changes (1 Partial)

(1) (Partial)

The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with IMC 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 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) since the last performance 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 November 21, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Greg Brown, Plant Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.07 Corrective Action 501000077883 NRC Observations - Tactical Course 10/18/2023

Documents 501000077891 NRC Inspection Item 10/18/2023

Resulting from 501000077973 Critical Task Numbering 10/19/2023

Inspection

Drawings 501000077981 Qual-Manual Records Review 10/19/2023

Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Security Plan, Training 20

and Qualification Plan

NRA Approval Letter for Lowlight Qualification Course 03/07/2023

NRA Approval Letter for Daylight Qualification Course 03/06/2023

Current Firearm 00

Instructor

Certifications for

All Site Firearm

Instructors

P2022-07 Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Tests for 06/01/2023

Nuclear Security Officers - Job Analysis - Final

Procedures FL-BSE-026-005 Monticello Tactical Qualification Course of Fire 05

(MNGP)

FP-S-FSIP-16 Security Training 16

Self-Assessments 60001025627 Security Training 09/04/2023

71130.08 Corrective Action 501000079220 MRO as SAE Evaluation 11/20/2023

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

Miscellaneous Xcel Energy Position Paper SAE-MRO 11/08/2023

Procedures 602000016038 10CFR26 Fatigue Assessment Form 04

2000016270 10CFR26 Work Hour Limits Waiver 04

FP-S-AA-01 Access Authorization Program 37

FP-S-FFD-01 Monticello/Prairie Island Fitness for Duty Program 12

FP-S-RVR-01 10 CFR 26 Reviews and Reporting 01

Self-Assessments Nuclear Oversight Standard Audit Plan, Fitness for Duty 01/24/2023

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.09 Miscellaneous Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Security Plan, Training 20

and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and

Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security

Program

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