IR 05000263/2025402
| ML25351A059 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 12/18/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Hafen S Northern States Power Co |
| References | |
| IR 2025402 | |
| Download: ML25351A059 (0) | |
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SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2025402
Dear Shawn Hafen:
On September 25, 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.
Due to the temporary cessation of government operations, which commenced on October 01, 2025, the NRC began operating under its Office of Management and Budget-approved plan for operations during a lapse in appropriations. Consistent with that plan, the NRC operated at a reduced staffing levels throughout the duration of the shutdown.
However, the NRC continued to perform critical health and safety functions and make progress on other high-priority activities associated with the ADVANCE Act and Executive Order 14300.
On November 13, 2025, following the passage of a continuing resolution, the NRC resumed normal operations. However, due to the 43-day lapse in normal operations, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation granted the Regional Offices an extension on the issuance of the calendar year 2025 inspection reports that should have been issued by November 13, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The NRC resumed the routine cycle of issuing inspection reports on November 13, 2025.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
December 18, 2025
S.Hafen
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-2025-402-0051
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
Facility:
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Monticello, MN
Inspection Dates:
September 22, 2025, to September 25, 2025
Inspectors:
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
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
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following
procedure elements: Protective Strategy Evaluation
(1)2.01 a, b, d, e, f, g, h, i, k; 2.02 a-c; 2.04 b; 2.06 a, d, f, g, h, i, j, n; 2.08; 2.10 a.
- (2) Observed Annual Force on Force exercise on 9/24/2025
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
Security Plan Changes (1 Sample)
(1)02.01 a-e Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 21 to 22 was implemented. Based on the licensee's evaluation, and in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), the change(s) resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan and the revised security plan change(s) continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspector(s) conducted a review of the security plan change(s) to evaluate for a potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan; however, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of those change(s). Therefore, the change(s) remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17)
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- (1) January 1, 2024, through June 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On September 25, 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
23
Security Drill & Exercise Drill Records
2/1/2023
24
Security Drill & Exercise Drill Records
2/8/2024
Miscellaneous
25
Partial Security Drill & Exercise Drill Records
FP-S-FSIP-01
Security Compensatory Measures
FP-S-FSIP-05
Security Patrols
FP-S-FSIP-08
Contingency Plan Implementing Procedure
FP-S-FSIP-09
Alarm Response
FP-S-FSIP-12-A
Security System Description and Standards, Attachment A
QF-2418
Responder Timeline Worksheet
Procedures
QF2419
Adversary Timeline Worksheet
Activity/Change
AR#:
2000036406
PHYS-SEC-Plan (Physical Security Plan)
L-MT-25-007
Xcel Energy Letter to NRC
Changes to the MNGP Security Plan
03/25/2025
Security Plan, Training & Qualification Plan, Safeguards
Contingency Plan, and ISFSI Security Plan
Miscellaneous
QF0398
(FP-S-FSIP-17)
Security Change/Activity Screening and Evaluation
71151
Miscellaneous
QF0445
NRC and MOR Data Collection and Submittal Forms
19