IR 05000298/2025404
| ML25259A038 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cooper  (DPR-046) |
| Issue date: | 09/17/2025 |
| From: | Jesse Rollins NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Dia K Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| Holman D | |
| References | |
| IR 2025404 | |
| Download: ML25259A038 (1) | |
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September 16, 2025
SUBJECT:
COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000298/2025404
Dear Khalil Dia:
On September 10, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Cooper Nuclear Station and inspectors 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, Jesse M. Rollins, Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket No. 05000298 License No. DPR-46
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000298
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-404-0002
Licensee:
Nebraska Public Power District
Facility:
Cooper Nuclear Station
Location:
Brownville, NE
Inspection Dates:
September 08, 2025, to September 10, 2025
Inspectors:
D. Holman, Sr Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jesse M. Rollins, Chief
Physical Security Branch
Division of Radiological Safety & Security
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
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: 13 Requirements (02.01a-c,e; 02.02c-f; 02.03a; 02.04a,b,e; 02.05a)
Tier II: 5 Requirements (02.06a,c; 02.08a,b,i)
Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)
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 Sample)
- (1) January 1, 2025, through August 31,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On September 10, 2025, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to yourself and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
25-02644,
25-01884,
25-00371,
25-01579,
25-00994,
25-00369,
25-03502
Condition Report
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
25-04244,
25-04246,
25-04258,
25-04264,
25-04278
Condition Report
Miscellaneous
Regulatory
Refresher:
Announcing NRC
Inspectors
Email From: Brian R. Stander To: CNS SLT - Site Lead
Team
June 3, 2025
Administrative
Procedure 0-
CNS-10
CNS Site Personnel Check-In and Check-Out
1/15/2025
Security
Procedure 2.5
Personnel Access Control
04/24/25
Security
Procedure 2.6
Vehicle Entry/Exit
2/30/24
Security
Procedure 2.7
Material Entry/Exit
2/09/2023
Security
Procedure 2.8
Access Control Devices
03/26/25
Security
Procedure 3.14
Non-Security Emergencies
06/06/23
Security
Procedure 3.15
Emergency Entry/Exit
7/27/2016
Procedures
Site Services
Station Security
8/27/25
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedure 1.1
Site Services
Procedure 1.2
Protection of Unclassified Safeguards Information
10/24/24