IR 05000298/2020410
| ML20199M187 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 07/21/2020 |
| From: | Ray Kellar Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Dent J Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| References | |
| IR 05000298/2020410, IR 2020410 | |
| Download: ML20199M187 (7) | |
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July 21, 2020
SUBJECT:
COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000298/2020410
Dear Mr. Dent:
On July 1, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Cooper Nuclear Station 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, Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 5000298 License No. DPR-46
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000298
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-410-0005
Licensee:
Nebraska Public Power District
Facility:
Cooper Nuclear Station
Location:
Brownville, NE 68321
Inspection Dates:
June 28, 2020 to July 03, 2020
Inspectors:
R. Lanfear, Physical Security Specialist
Approved By:
Ray L. Kellar, Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Cooper Nuclear Station, 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
Unless otherwise noted, baseline security inspections were conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 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. Publicly available IPs are located at:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.02 - Access Control
Access Control (1 Sample)
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: All Requirements Tier III: None
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 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 implementation 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)
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- (1) June 2020 - July 2018
71153 - Follow-up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion
The inspectors evaluated the following licensee event reports which can be accessed at:
- (1) Licensee Event Report 05000298/ 2019-S01-00014-005-00], Severe Weather Causes Temporary Suspension of Compensatory Measures for Safety of Security Officers, on October 1, 2019.
- (2) The licensee identified that they failed to meet the one-hour reporting requirement identified in 10 CFR 73.71 (5)(b). The licensee documented the incident in condition report CNS-201905162.
- (3) The inspectors identified this as a minor performance deficiency of NRC requirements.
The LER is closed.
INSPECTION RESULTS
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On July 1, 2020, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr.
John Dent and other members of the licensee staff.
Minor Performance Deficiency
71153 The licensee failed to make a one-hour report to the NRC in time.
10 CFR 73.71 (5)(b) requires notify the NRC Operations Center within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> after discovery of the Safeguards events. The licensee was aware of the requirement, however when the reviewed the incident they identified they were two minutes over the requirement. This was due to understanding of the start time. This issue was placed into the sites corrective actions program actions taken to prevent reoccurrence taken.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-CNS-2019-
05162
One hour report not declared in one hour
1/23/2019
Procedures
Security
Procedure 2.10
Local Law Enforcement Agency
03/19/14
Security
Procedure 2.12
Records, Reports and Documentation
06/20/2017
Security
Procedure 2.5
Personnel Access Control
01/29/20
Security
Procedure 2.6
Vehicle Entry/Exit
03/04/20
Security
Procedure 2.7
Material Entry/Exit
03/04/20
Security
Procedure 2.8
Access Control Devices
04/19/20
Site Service
Procedure 1.2
Protection of Unclassified Safeguards Information
7/31/19
71151
Miscellaneous
Performance
Indicator Data
Performance Indicator data for June 2018 thru June 2020
Corrective Action
Documents
LER 2019-S01-00 Sever weather cause temporary suspension of
compensatory measures for safety of security officer
10/01/2019