IR 05000282/2025402
| ML26013A216 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 01/15/2026 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | Paulhardt W Northern States Power Co |
| References | |
| IR 2025402 | |
| Download: ML26013A216 (0) | |
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SUBJECT:
PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000282/2025402 AND 05000306/2025402
Dear Werner Paulhardt:
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Jeremy Carda, Director of Site Performance and Operation 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:
05000282/2025402 and 05000306/2025402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-402-0050
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company
Facility:
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Welch, MN
Inspection Dates:
September 08, 2025, to December 18, 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 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 Sample)
(1)02.01 a-e; 02.02 a-g; 02.04 c; 02.05 a; 02.06 c; 02.08 a, d; 02.09; 02.10 a.
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Training (1 Sample)
(1)02.01 a; 02.02 a, c, d, g; 02.03 a-c; 02.04 a-b; 02.05 a, c; 02.06 b; 02.10.
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:02.01 a-e.
Security Plan Changes (1 Sample)
- (1) Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 13 to 14 was implemented. Based on Prairie Island'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) (1 Sample)
- (1) March 30, 2024, through September 30, 2025
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On December 18, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Jeremy Carda, Director of Site Performance and Operation Support and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
QF-2415
Protected & Vital Area Access Control Device Rotation
Miscellaneous
QF-2435
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
Physical Test Manual for Nuclear Security Members
Incumbent - Final
06/06/2023
Nuclear Security Member Incumbent Physical Test Score
Sheet
06/02/2023
A-SEC-FL-2024-1
24 NOS Fleet Audit of Security Records Package
07/30/2024
FL-BSE-500-001L
Security Patrols
FL-BSE-ASO
Five Complete Alarm Station Operator Qualification Manual
FL-BSE-NAR
Ten Completed Armed Responder Qualification Manual
FL-BSE-STATE-
2L
Legal Authority of the Security Officer
FL-BSE-STATE-
003L
Crime Scene Control and Preservation of Evidence
FL-BSE-STATE-
004L
Searches and Seizures
FL-BSE-STATE-
005L
Powers of Arrest
Miscellaneous
FL-BSE-STATE-
007L
Patrol Techniques
Miscellaneous
NRA Law
Enforcement
Course of Fire
Review and
Approval
Application
Daylight AR-15 Reflex/Thermal Sighting System
10/02/2025
NRA Law
Enforcement
Course of Fire
Review and
Approval
Application
Lowlight AR-15 Reflex Thermal
10/02/2025
Miscellaneous
SE0021
Use of Force
FP-PA-ARP-01
CAP Process
FP-S-FSIP-02
Security Organization and Post Responsibilities
FP-S-FSIP-14
Security Drill and Exercise Program
FP-S-FSIP-16
Security Training
Procedures
FP-S-FSIP-21
Security Range Operations
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