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– Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000321/2023402, 05000366/2023402, and 07200036/2023401
ML23332A783
Person / Time
Site: Hatch, 07200036  Southern Nuclear icon.png
Issue date: 11/29/2023
From: Jannette Worosilo
Division of Reactor Safety II
To: Coleman J
Southern Nuclear Operating Co
References
IR 2023402, IR 2023401
Download: ML23332A783 (1)


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SUBJECT:

EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1&2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000321/2023402, 05000366/2023402, AND 07200036/2023401

Dear Jamie Coleman:

On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1&2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Johnny Weissinger 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, Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 05000321, 05000366, and 07200036 License Nos. DPR-57 and NPF-5

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers:

05000321, 05000366, and 07200036

License Numbers:

DPR-57 and NPF-5

Report Numbers:

05000321/2023402, 05000366/2023402, and 07200036/2023401

Enterprise Identifier:

I-2023-402-0016 and I-2023-401-0033

Licensee:

Southern Nuclear Operating Co., Inc.

Facility:

Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1&2

Location:

Baxley, GA

Inspection Dates:

November 13, 2023, to November 16, 2023

Inspectors:

J. Justice, Sr. Physical Security Inspector

D. Egelstad, Physical Security Inspector (in-training)

Approved By:

Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1&2, 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: All Requirements
  • Tier II: 02.06(a - d), 02.08(a,b,c,e,f,g)
  • Tier III: 02.10(a)

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) August 1, 2022 - November 16,

OTHER ACTIVITIES

- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations The inspectors evaluated the licensee's physical security measures for the independent spent fuel storage installation through completion of the following inspection elements:

Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations===

(1) IP requirements 02.01 - 02.08, as required by the inspection procedure for a general licensed ISFSI.

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

  • On November 16, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Johnny Weissinger and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

Corrective Action

Documents

1139778

80AC-SEC-002-0

Key and Annunciated Door Control

Rev 4.4

2SS-SEC-027-

5S

Security Compensatory Actions

Rev 11.8

2SS-SEC-033-

0S

Security Key and Lock Control

Rev 3.4

NMP-AD-013

Control of Safeguards Information

Rev 5.1

NMP-SE-021

Security Search Process

Rev 13.1

71130.02

Procedures

NMP-SE-021

Security Search Processes

Rev 14

NMP-AD-029

Preparation and Reporting of Regulatory Assessment

Performance Indicator Data and the Monthly Operating

Report

Rev 3.2

71151

Procedures

NMP-AD-034

Key Performance Indicators

Rev 13.2

Corrective Action

Documents

11024238

11024241

11024565

Law Enforcement Response Plan

Rev 17

34S)-OPS-001-0

Operating the Security and Dry Storage Power Systems

Rev 8.2

2IT-SEC-002-5

Weekly Testing of Security Systems

Rev 1.0

2IT-SEC-003-5

Semi-Annual - Quarterly Testing/Inspection of Security

Systems

Rev 1.0

2SS-SEC-025-5

Security Patrols

Rev 9.6

2SS-SEC-037-5

Contingency Planning

Rev 13.4

Hatch Nuclear

Plant Physical

Security Plan

Rev 18

81311

Procedures

NMP-SE-005

Security Firearms Maintenance

Rev 10