IR 05000282/2023401
| ML23341A037 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 12/13/2023 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Conboy T Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23341A037 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000282/2023401 AND 05000306/2023401
Dear Thomas Conboy:
On November 21, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Prairie Island 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 Nos. 05000282 and 05000306 License Nos. DPR-42 and DPR-60
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000282 and 05000306
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000282/2023401 and 05000306/2023401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-401-0083
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company
Facility:
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Welch, MN
Inspection Dates:
July 31, 2023 to November 21, 2023
Inspectors:
S. Cavanaugh, Physical Security Inspector
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 Prairie Island 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)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 02.06 a,d; 02.07 a; 02.08 d-h
- Tier III: 02.10 a
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
inspection elements: Security Training
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 02.05 a-d; 02.06 a-b
- Tier III: 02.10; 02.13 a-c
71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program
The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program through the completion the following
inspection 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) Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 13 was implemented based on your determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2),that the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan, and that the revised security plan changed continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan.
However, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes.
Therefore, these changes 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, 2022 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 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
FP-S-FSIP-06
Searches
FP-S-FSIP-07
Access Controls
Procedures
FP-S-FSIP-17
Security Program Administration
Self-Assessments SnapShot Report
606000001891
Access Control and Performance Indicator
05/18/2023
23 No. 013
Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Tests for
Nuclear Security Officers - Job Analysis
06/012023
Miscellaneous
23 No. 030
Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Tests for
Nuclear Security Officers - Test Validation
06/01/2023
Training Program Description
FP-S-FSIP-16
Security Training
Procedures
SE 0021
Use of Force
Self-Assessments 602000016617
SnapShot Assessment NRC inspection IP 71130.07
501000075673
NRC Observation - FFD Testing
08/01/2023
501000075678
(PI)
NRC Observation - FFD Testing Time Limit
08/02/2023
501000075685
(PI)
NRC Observation - FFD COVID Protocol
08/02/2023
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-ASD-01
Alcohol Screening Devices
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
Miscellaneous
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plat Security Plan,
Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency
Plan
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