IR 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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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, 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:
Report Number:
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
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.
SAFEGUARDS
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
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
501000077883
NRC Observations - Tactical Course
10/18/2023
501000077891
NRC Inspection Item
10/18/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
501000077973
Critical Task Numbering
10/19/2023
Drawings
501000077981
Qual-Manual Records Review
10/19/2023
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Security Plan, Training
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
Instructor
Certifications for
All Site Firearm
Instructors
Miscellaneous
P2022-07
Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Tests for
Nuclear Security Officers - Job Analysis - Final
06/01/2023
FL-BSE-026-005
(MNGP)
Monticello Tactical Qualification Course of Fire
Procedures
FP-S-FSIP-16
Security Training
Self-Assessments 60001025627
Security Training
09/04/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
501000079220
11/20/2023
Miscellaneous
Xcel Energy Position Paper SAE-MRO
11/08/2023
2000016038
10CFR26 Fatigue Assessment Form
2000016270
10CFR26 Work Hour Limits Waiver
FP-S-AA-01
Access Authorization Program
FP-S-FFD-01
Monticello/Prairie Island Fitness for Duty Program
Procedures
FP-S-RVR-01
CFR 26 Reviews and Reporting
Self-Assessments
Nuclear Oversight Standard Audit Plan, Fitness for Duty
01/24/2023
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Security Plan, Training
and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security
Program
20