IR 05000333/2025402
| ML25272A003 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 09/29/2025 |
| From: | Brice Bickett Division of Operating Reactors |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2025402 | |
| Download: ML25272A003 (1) | |
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September 29, 2025
SUBJECT:
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000333/2025402
Dear David Rhoades:
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Alex Sterio, Site Vice President, 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 (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Brice A. Bickett, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security
Docket No. 05000333 License No. DPR-59
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000333
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2025-402-0006
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant
Location:
Oswego, New York
Inspection Dates:
September 15, 2025 to September 18, 2025
Inspectors:
C. Davis, Physical Security Inspector
J. Edwards, Physical Security Inspector
K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Brice A. Bickett, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response 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 James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant, 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)19 Requirements (02.01 c - e; 02.02 c - g; 02.03 a; 02.04 b, c, e; 02.05 a; 02.06 a - c; 02.07 a; 02.08 d; 02.09).
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from IP:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)38 Requirements (02.01.a; 02.02.a - i; 02.03.a - c; 02.04.a - g; 02.06.b, d, e; 02.07.a - d; 02.08.a, b, d, e; 02.09.a, b; 02.10.a; 02.11.a, b; 02.12.a; 02.14)
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
===procedure elements:
Security Training===
(1)15 Requirements (02.02 c, d, e, h; 02.03 a, b, c; 02.04 a, b; 02.05 a, b, c, d; 02.06 b; 02.10)
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Plan Changes
- (1) Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 26 and 27 were implemented. Based on Fitzpatrick's evaluation, and in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), the change(s) resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan and the revised security plan changes continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspector conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for a potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan; however, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of those changes. Therefore, the changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
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) April 1, 2024 through June 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On September 18, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Alex Sterio, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
04791553
04791847
04794477
04821981
04825965
04827141
04827758
04828036
04828317
04829452
04833037
04833430
04842329
04853814
04875468
04839245
Procedures
Control and Classification of Safeguard Information (SGI) and
Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI)
Revision 23
SY-AA-101-112-
104
Protected Area Search Processes
Revision 1
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles
Revision 35
SY-JF-101-117
Security Owner Controlled Area and Protected Area Access
Controls
Revision 11
Procedures
Testing Security Equipment
Revision 24
SY-AA-101-122-
101
Performance of Perimeter Intrusion Detection / Camera
System Tests
Revision 1
SY-AA-101-122-
103
Performance of Access Control Device and Portal Tests
Revision 1
SY-AA-101-122-
104
Performance of Special Purpose Detector, Communication,
Lighting, and Biometrics Threshold Tests
Revision 1
Firearms Maintenance, Testing, and Accountability
Revision 3
Corrective Action
04784271
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Documents
04796110
04811458
04870150
04872153
Procedures
Constellation Nuclear Security Training
Revision 4
Firearms Maintenance, Testing, and Accountability
Revision 3
Tactical Course Development, Approval, and Conduct
Revision 7
Corrective Action
Documents
04831452
Procedures
Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan and
Revision 27
71151
Procedures
Security Events and Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Performance Indicators
Revision 11