IR 05000321/2023402

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000321/2023402, 05000366/2023402, and 07200036/2023401

ML23332A783
Person / Time
Site:	Hatch, 07200036
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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November 29, 2023

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, Signed by Worosilo, Jannette on 11/29/23 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 Enclosure

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.

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 Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.02 Corrective Action 1139778

Documents

Procedures 80AC-SEC-002-0 Key and Annunciated Door Control Rev 4.4

2SS-SEC-027- Security Compensatory Actions Rev 11.8

5S

2SS-SEC-033- Security Key and Lock Control Rev 3.4

0S

NMP-AD-013 Control of Safeguards Information Rev 5.1

NMP-SE-021 Security Search Process Rev 13.1

NMP-SE-021 Security Search Processes Rev 14

71151 Procedures NMP-AD-029 Preparation and Reporting of Regulatory Assessment Rev 3.2

Performance Indicator Data and the Monthly Operating

Report

NMP-AD-034 Key Performance Indicators Rev 13.2

81311 Corrective Action 11024238

Documents 11024241

11024565

Procedures 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 Rev 1.0

Systems

2SS-SEC-025-5 Security Patrols Rev 9.6

2SS-SEC-037-5 Contingency Planning Rev 13.4

Hatch Nuclear Rev 18

Plant Physical

Security Plan

NMP-SE-005 Security Firearms Maintenance Rev 10

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