IR 05000373/2023401
| ML23305A087 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 11/07/2023 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23305A087 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
LASALLE COUNTY STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000373/2023401 AND 05000374/2023401
Dear David P. Rhoades:
On October 6, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at LaSalle County Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Cynthia Wilson, Senior Manager, Site Security, 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, Steven K. Orth, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000373 and 05000374 License Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000373 and 05000374
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000373/2023401 and 05000374/2023401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-401-0054
Licensee:
Constellation Nuclear
Facility:
LaSalle County Station
Location:
Marseilles, IL
Inspection Dates:
January 23, 2023 to October 06, 2023
Inspectors:
A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident
Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at LaSalle County 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: All Requirements
- Tier II: 02.06 a - d; 02.07 a; 02.08 a, b, f, i
- Tier III: 02.09
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
inspection elements: Security Training
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 02.05 b - d; 02.06 a; 02.07 a; 02.08 a; 02.09 b
- Tier III: 02.10; 02.11 a; 02.12 b; 02.13 a, b
71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program
The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program by completing the following inspection
elements: Fitness For Duty Program
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 02.05 a - l; 02.06 a - g; 02.07 a - e; 02.08 a; 02.09 d
- Tier III: 02.10; 02.11 a; 02.12 a; 02.13 a, e; 02.14 a
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following inspection 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 to the LaSalle County Station Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Program, Revision 18, 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) Performance Indicator data, October 2022 through August
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On October 6, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Cynthia Wilson, Senior Manager, Site Security, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Security - Core Change-out Completed for Cause
2/16/2023
Miscellaneous
Security - Performance of Annual Keys and Cores Inventory
08/21/2023
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles
Control of Badges
Procedures
Control of Security Access Control Devices
Corrective Action
Documents
Action Request List (AR)
10/2022
through
09/2023
Lesson Plans for Watchperson, Armed Officer, Supervisor,
Weapons, Adversary, Firearms Training Simulator for
Weapons Familiarity and Use of Deadly Force
23
Weapons Qualification Scoresheets for Nuclear Security
Training Daylight, Nighttime, Thermal and Tactical Courses
of Fire
and 7
Instructor Qualification Documents (2021 through 2024)
As of 2023
LaSalle Security Training 3 Year Plan (2022 through 2024)
As of 2023
Miscellaneous
Annual Examination Question Matrix
23
Exelon Nuclear Security Training
SY-AA-150-101-
F-48
Security Presentation Based Lesson Plan for Physical
Fitness Test
Procedures
Constellation Nuclear Security OJT Program
Self-Assessments
NOSA-LAS-23-01
Security Programs Audit
2/08/2023
Random and Weekend Testing/Collection Data
01/01/2021
through
08/01/2023
Miscellaneous
Work Hour Waiver Packages
01/01/2021
through
09/30/2023
Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
Exelon Generation Fitness For Duty Program
Procedures
Testing for Cause
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Collection of Specimens for Testing in an Exelon Facility
Access Authorization Program
Self-Assessments
NOSA-LAS-23-02
2/08/2023
Miscellaneous
PP01
Physical Protection, Protected Area Security Equipment Data
10/2022
through
08/2023
71151
Procedures
71151
Performance Indicator Verification
04/06/2020