IR 05000269/2025401
| ML25085A384 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 03/27/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS/NSB |
| To: | Rasmey Robinson Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25085A384 (7) | |
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SUBJECT:
OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1, 2, & 3 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000269/2025401 AND 05000270/2025401 AND 05000287/2025401
Dear Rodney (Keith) Robinson:
On March 20, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, & 3 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, Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Nuclear Security Branch Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security Docket Nos. 05000269 and 05000270 and 05000287 License Nos. DPR-38 and DPR-47 and DPR-55
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000269, 05000270 and 05000287
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000269/2025401, 05000270/2025401 and 05000287/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0044
Licensee:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Facility:
Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, & 3
Location:
Seneca, SC
Inspection Dates:
January 13, 2025 to January 16, 2025 (Corporate Office)
March 17, 2025 to March 20, 2025 (Onsite)
Inspectors:
M. Denman, Physical Security Inspector
J. Justice, Senior Physical Security Inspector
J. Stovall, Physical Security Inspector
R. Patterson, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief
Nuclear Security Branch
Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, 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
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:
Access Authorization
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: All Requirements
- Tier III: All Requirements
71130.02 - Access Control
The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
inspection elements: Access Control
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 12 Requirements (02.06 a,d, 02.07 a, 02.08 a-i)
- Tier III: All Requirements
71130.08 - Fitness-For-Duty Program
The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program by completing the following inspection
elements: Fitness-For-Duty Program
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: (02.05 a-l, 02,06 a-g, 02.07, 02.08, 02.09 a, b, c, d)
- Tier III: (02.10, 02.11 a, 02.12 a, 02.14 a, b, 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.
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) (1 Sample)
- (1) March 2024 - February
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On March 20, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Rodney (Keith) Robinson and other members of the licensee staff.
- On January 16, 2025, the inspectors provided a debrief covering the results of the inspection at the Kings Mountain access authorization and fitness for duty facility to Teddy Reed and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
2540300
2540899
Various Self-Screener Audits
Miscellaneous
Various Access Authorization Personnel Records
AD-SY-ALL-0301
Nuclear Worker Unescorted Access Authorization Program
Revision 11
AD-SY-ALL-0310
Access Authorization Processing
Revision 11
AD-SY-ALL-0320
Personnel Access Data System (PADS)
Revision 5
AD-SY-ALL-0340
Access Authorization Training and Qualification Program
Revision 3
AD-SY-ALL-0350
Reviewing Officials Guidance for Access Authorization
Revision 4
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0370
Access Processing of Foreign Nationals
Revision 4
2411430-05
22
PADS Self-Assessment
05/19/2022
Self-Assessments
2432397-05
Psychological Testing
07/05/2022
Oconee Nuclear Station Safeguard Event Logs (2nd, 3rd,
and 4th Quarters)
24
Miscellaneous
Material Search Notification Form (TID Shipment Notification)
2/02/2025
Duke Energy Physical Security Plan
Revision 30
Security Shift Supervisors Journal
Security Shift Supervisor Journal - Key Changeout
2/20/2025
AD-SY-ALL-0110
Protection of Information Related to Nuclear Security
Revision 11
AD-SY-ALL-0210
Site Access Controls
Revision 11
AD-SY-ALL-0215
Security Search and Entry Processing
Revision 15
AD-SY-ALL-0240
Security Key and Lock Controls
Revision 3
CSD-SY-ONS-
215-01
ONS Search and Entry Processing
Revision 13
Procedures
CSD-SY-ONS-
240-01
ONS Security Lock and Key Program - Regulatory Key B
Inventory
03/13/25
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
24-ONS-SEC-
Oconee Physical Security Audit
Self-Assessments
24-ONS-SEC-
PR-01
Oconee Physical Security, Nuclear Oversight Performance
Review
Corrective Action
Documents
2532174,
2521189,
2439065,
2416953,
2410381,
2415751,
2515008
23 NRC FFD Program Performance Data Report
24 NRC FFD Program Performance Data Report
Miscellaneous
Generic Fitness For Duty and Behavioral Observation
Lesson Plan
Revision 4
AD-SY-ALL- 0401
Fitness For Duty Program
Revision 7
AD-SY-ALL- 0405
Fitness For Duty Violations
Revision 6
AD-SY-ALL- 0410
Fitness For Duty Drug and Alcohol Collections
Revision 7
AD-SY-ALL- 0415
Fitness For Duty Blind Performance Testing Procedure
Revision 5
AD-SY-ALL- 0420
Fitness For Duty Unscheduled Call Out
Revision 2
AD-SY-ALL- 0440
Fitness For Duty Training and Qualifications Program
Revision 3
AD-SY-ALL- 0451
Behavior Observation Program
Revision 6
AD-SY-ALL- 0460
Managing Fatigue and Work Hour Limits
Revision 8
AD-SY-ALL-0110
Protection of Information Related to Nuclear Security
Revision 10
Procedures
PY-SY-ALL-0004
Duke Energy Nuclear Generation Fitness For Duty Policy
Revision 3
71151
Miscellaneous
Various Safeguards Event Logs