IR 05000289/2026401
| ML26063A514 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  (DPR-050) |
| Issue date: | 03/04/2026 |
| From: | Brice Bickett Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Mudrick C Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
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| IR 2026401 | |
| Download: ML26063A514 (0) | |
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March 4, 2026
SUBJECT:
CHRISTOPHER M. CRANE CLEAN ENERGY CENTER - SECURITY RESTART INSPECTION REPORT 05000289/2026401
Dear Christopher Mudrick:
On September 26, 2019, the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC), formerly Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1, permanently ceased power operations and removed all fuel from the reactor, as certified in a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML19269E480). On November 19, 2024, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (Constellation) submitted a letter to the NRC requesting exemptions from certain portions of the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.82(a)(2) to pursue the potential reauthorization of power operations at CCEC (ML24324A048). The NRCs initial acceptance to review CCECs request for exemptions was documented in a letter on December 20, 2024 (ML24355A057). The NRC will continue to issue restart inspection reports while the facility undergoes the process to return to power operations.
On February 12, 2026, the NRC completed an inspection at CCEC and discussed the results of this inspection with Clint Six, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No 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 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Brice A. Bickett, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Docket No. 05000289 License No. DPR-50
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000289
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2026-401-0054
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center
Location:
Middletown, PA
Inspection Dates:
February 9, 2026 to February 12, 2026
Inspectors:
J. Bream, Senior Security Risk Analyst
C. Davis, Physical Security Inspector
K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Brice A. Bickett, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) performed inspections of the licensees activities at the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center, in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2562, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program for Restart of Reactor Facilities Following Permanent Cessation of Power Operations. This inspection program assesses key aspects of licensee operational readiness in a risk-informed manner across the strategic performance areas of reactor safety, radiation safety, and safeguards to support the adequate protection of public health and safety.
List of Violations
No 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. Inspection activities were conducted in accordance with IMC 2562, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program for Restart of Reactor Facilities Following Permanent Cessation of Power Operations. 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.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
81000.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Access Authorization (36 Samples)
- (1) All requirements
During the inspection the inspectors verified the licensee has developed and is implementing or is prepared to implement it access authorization program, behavioral observation program, insider mitigation program, and measures to ensure that its access authorization program provides assurance that individuals granted unescorted access are trustworthy, reliable, and do not constitute an unreasonable risk to public health and safety or the common defense and security. The inspectors familiarized themselves with relevant documentation which may include, but is not limited to, the licensee's security plans, site-specific and/or corporate implementing procedures, security post orders, and security program reviews and audits. The inspectors also conducted a review of past security inspection reports for the facility, to a level which provides assurance that the licensee is meeting or prepared to meet the NRC regulatory requirements within the security program area being inspected.
81000.06 - Protection of Safeguards Information
The inspectors evaluated the protection of safeguards information program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Protection of Safeguards Information (22 Samples)
- (1) All requirements
During the inspection, the inspectors verified the licensee has developed and is implementing an information protection system that effectively protects safeguards information. The inspectors familiarized themselves with relevant documentation which may include, but is not limited to the licensee's security plans, site-specific implementing procedures, security post orders, and security program reviews and audits.
81000.08 - Fitness-for-Duty Program
The inspectors evaluated the fitness-for-duty program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Fitness-for-Duty Program (50 Samples)
- (1) All requirements
During the inspection, the inspectors verified the licensee has developed and is implementing or is prepared to implement its Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) requirements under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 (Subparts A through H, I, N, and O), and any other applicable requirement that assures licensee personnel (including contractors and vendors) will perform their tasks in a reliable and trustworthy manner and are not under the influence of any substance or mentally or physically impaired from any cause that may affect their abilities to perform their duties safely and competently.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No violations were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On February 12, 2026, the inspectors presented the Security Restart Inspection results to Clint Six, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
81000.01
Corrective Action
Documents
04843438
04925765
04927359
04557924
04913399
04926042
04556123
04849503
04926054
Procedures
Review Criteria For Determining Trustworthiness and
Reliability
Revision 10
Access Authorization In-Processing/Out-Processing of
Personnel
Revision 27
Site Authorization For Unescorted Access
Revision 24
Access Authorization Process Description
Revision 2
81000.06
Procedures
Control and Classification of Safeguards Information
Revision 0
Use of Encryption Software for Safeguards Information
Revision 0
SY-TM-706-F-13
Annual Refresher Training for Safeguards Information
Handling
Revision 0
81000.08
Corrective Action
Documents
04821897
0482003
04912479
Miscellaneous
Generic Fitness-for-Duty and Behavior Observation Lesson
Plan
Revision 4
Procedures
Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
Revision 17
Constellation Fitness for Duty Program
Revision 24
Self-Assessments NOSA-TMI-23-02
Fitness for Duty and Access Authorization Program Audit
Report
March 14,
23
NOSA-TMI-25-02
Fitness for Duty and Access Authorization Program Audit
March 13,
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Report
25