IR 05000263/2025401
| ML25234A204 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  (DPR-022) |
| Issue date: | 08/29/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Hafen S Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25234A204 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2025401
Dear Shawn Hafen:
On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with you 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. 05000263 License No. DPR-22
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000263
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0083
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company
Facility:
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Monticello, MN
Inspection Dates:
July 28, 2025, to August 01, 2025
Inspectors:
K. Maloney, Sr 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 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
71130.02 - Access Control
The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
inspection elements: Access Control
(1)2.01.a-e; 2.02.a-g; 2.04.c; 2.05.a; 2.06.c; 2.08.a, d; 2.09; 2.10.a
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Training
(1)02.01.a; 02.02.a - e; 02.03.a - c; 02.04.a; 02.05.a; 02.06.b; 02.10; 02.13.a
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 1, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Shawn Hafen and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
QF2415
Protected & Vital Area Access Control Device Rotation
Miscellaneous
QF2435
General Key/Lock Change Out Requirements
FP-S-FSIP-04
Equipment Inventory, Maintenance, Testing and Calibration
FP-S-FSIP-06
Searches
FP-S-FSIP-07
Access Control
FP-S-FSIP-10
Security Response to Emergency Events
Procedures
FP-S-FSIP-17
Security Program Administration
NRA Approval Letter Daylight Thermal Course of Fire
NRA Approval Letter Lowlight Qualification Course of Fire
03/07/2023
NRA Approval Letter Daylight Qualification Course of Fire
01/10/2023
23 No. 013
Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Test for
Nuclear Security Officers - Job Analysis - Final
6/01/2026
FL-BSE-008-001
Conduct PA Patrol
FL-BSE-008-
004O
Conduct ISFSI Patrol
FL-BSE-026-
005O
Conduct Tactical Operations of Weapons
FL-BSE-500-001L
Security Patrols
FL-BSE-STATE-
2L
Legal Authority of the Security Officer
MN-1901-13
NRA Range Evaluation Report
09/06/2013
MNPG.TRN.055
Tactical Qualification Course Score Sheet
Miscellaneous
MNPG.TRN.056
Tactical Qualification Grading Criteria
FL-BSE-026-005
Tactical Qualification Course of Fire
Procedures
FP-S-FSIP-16
Security Training
16