IR 05000331/2021401
| ML21236A290 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 08/25/2021 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Hansen P NextEra Energy Duane Arnold |
| References | |
| IR 2021401 | |
| Download: ML21236A290 (8) | |
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August 25, 2021
SUBJECT:
DAEC DECOMMISSIONING REACTOR (PERMANENTLY SHUTDOWN) AND INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION - SECURITY INSPECTION REPORTS 05000331/2021401; AND 07200032/2021401
Dear Mr. Hansen:
On August 5, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at DAEC Decommissioning Reactor and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. J. Schwertfeger, Security Manager 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 Orth, Steven on 08/25/21 Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 05000331, 07200032 License Nos. DPR-49, General License (ISFSI)
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers: 05000331, 07200032 License Numbers: DPR-49, General License (ISFSI)
Report Numbers: 05000331/2021401, 07200032/2021401 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-401-0146, I-2021-401-0139 Licensee: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Facility: DAEC Decommissioning Reactor and ISFSI Location: Palo, IA Inspection Dates: June 02, 2021 to August 05, 2021 Inspectors: G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Steven K. Orth, 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 decommissioning security inspection and an inspection of the physical protection program for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation at the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) Nuclear Power Plant. The inspections were conducted in accordance with the Decommissioning Reactor Oversight Process and the Spent Fuel Storage Oversight Process.
The Decommissioning Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe decommissioning of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning.html for more information.
The Spent Fuel Storage Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe storage of spent nuclear fuel. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/waste/spent-fuel-storage/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, decommissioning 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 2202, Security Inspection Program for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors and IMC 2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71 Transportation Packaging. 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.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
81200.02 - Access Control for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors
The inspector evaluated the access control program through completion of a minimum of 50% of the inspection requirements. The following elements were evaluated from this IP:
Access Control for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors (1 Sample)
- (1) 02.01 a - e; 02.02 a - f; 02.03 a - g; 02.04 a; 02.05
81200.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation and Performance Evaluation Program for
Decommissioning Nuclear Reactors On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) on the public health risks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. In response to the PHE, Duane Arnold Energy Center pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements (ML20139A006 for specific exemptions approved). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives in response to health concerns. As described in existing regulatory guidance (e.g.,
Regulatory Guide 5.75), licensees implemented measures to ensure annual Force on Force exercises were conducted as safely as possible while maintaining the requirements to simulate as closely as practicable site specific conditions and minimizing the number and effects of artificialities associated with these exercises (Part 73, Appendix B, VI.C.3).
The inspector evaluated the protective strategy and performance evaluation program through completion of a minimum of 50% of the inspection requirements. The following elements were evaluated from this IP:
Protective Strategy Evaluation and Performance Evaluation Program for Decommissioning
Nuclear Reactors (2 Samples)
- (1) 02.01 a - i, k - n; 02.02 a - h, k - v; 02.03; 02.04 a - h, k; 02.05
- (2) Observed annual Force-on-Force conducted on 06/27/2021. The inspector also observed a June 2, 2021, Force-on Force that exercised the licensee's proposed changes to its Security Plan (Proposed revision D1), which was submitted to the NRC for approval.
81200.09 - Security Plan Changes for Decommissioning Power Reactors
Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 17 to D0 was implemented based on the licensee's determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2),that the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan, and that the revised security plan continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspector conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan. However, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
The inspector evaluated the security plan change(s) through completion of the following inspection requirements.
Security Plan Changes for Decommissioning Power Reactors (1 Sample)
- (1) 02.01 a - e ISFSI SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
===81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations The inspector evaluated the Physical Protection Program for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. The following elements were evaluated:
Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations ===
- (1) 02.01 a-f
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 5, 2021, the inspectors presented the decommissioning security inspection results to Mr. J. Schwertfeger, Security Manager and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure Date
200.02 Procedures SD-08 CAS/SAS Operations (SGI) 53
SD-09 Keycard/Security Access Badge Issuance (SGI) 24
SD-19 Plant Access Building and Security Control Point Operations 33
(SGI)
SP-05 Vehicle Access and Control (SGI) 43
SY-AA-102-1020 Security Badge Control and Use 5
SY-AA-102-1021 Conduct of Personnel Searches 14
SY-AA-102-1022 Vehicle and Material Search Procedure 13
SY-AA-102-1023 Visitor Access Control 11
Self-Assessments PDA 20-001 Annual NOS Audit Report - Security 03/13/2020
PDA 21-001 Annual NOS Audit Report - Security 03/19/2021
200.05 Miscellaneous Safeguards Event Log Report 11/2020 -
08/2021
LLEA Agreement Letter (SGI) 03/10/2020
AR No.: Rollup of 2021 LAR Limited Scope Exercises 06/09/2021
2395483
Procedures CP-04 Defensive Response Positions (SGI) 31
SD-21 Alarm Response (SGI) 17
SY-AA-102-1008 Security Drills & Exercises 15
SY-AA-102-1010 Adversary Force Training 4
SY-AA-102-1011 Tampering 5
SY-AA-102-1026 Security Posts and Patrols 8
SY-AA-102-1030 Operation of Security Alarm Stations 4
200.09 Miscellaneous PSP NextEra Energy Duane Arnold Energy Center, LLC D0
PSP, T&QP, SCP, and ISFSI Security Program (SGI)
6