IR 05000282/2024401
| ML24110A065 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 04/25/2024 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Conboy T Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2024401 | |
| Download: ML24110A065 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000282/2024401 AND 05000306/2024401
Dear Thomas Conboy:
On March 14, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) and discussed the results of this inspection with Jason Loeffler, PINGP Director of Site Performance and Operations Support, 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 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:
05000282/2024401 and 05000306/2024401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-401-0077
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company
Facility:
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP)
Location:
Welch, MN
Inspection Dates:
March 11, 2024 to March 14, 2024
Inspectors:
S. Cavanaugh, Physical Security Inspector
K. Maloney, Senior 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 Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP), 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: 02.05 a-b, 02.06 b-c, 02.07 b, 02.08 b.
Tier III: 02.09, 02.10 b-c, 02.11 b
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) July 1, 2023 to March 1,
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 14, 2024, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Jason Loeffler, PINGP Director of Site Performance and Operations Support, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
501000081497
Badge Deactivation
2/01/2024
Corrective Action
Documents
501000081748
Fleet Performance in AA Tasks
2/08/2024
Security Department Excellence Plan
2/15/2024
Individual Access Authorization (Computer) Records
Reviewed
03/14/2024
Supervisor Notification Requiring Monthly Validations
Including Regulatory Requirement and Instructions
03/01/2024
Communication
to Site
Nuclear Memo: 31 Day Access Reports
01/03/2024
Communication
to Site
Monthly Access Report Message with Instructions
01/31/2024
Nuclear Memo
Important Message from Access Authorization Reminder of
Regulatory Requirement to Validate Personnel or Terminate
Access
03/04/2024
QF0460 - Event
Learning
Notification Form
Event Learning Notification for IR 501000081797
2/01/2024
Miscellaneous
QF1433
Elevation/Escalation Response Template
06/23/2023
FP-S-AA-01
Access Authorization Program
FP-S-AA-03
Personnel Access Data System
FP-S-FFD-01
Monticello/Prairie Island Fitness for Duty Program
FP-S-FIPS-20
Fleet Badging and Site Access Coordination
Procedures
QF2432
Access Request Form
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