IR 05000373/2025402
| ML25350C305 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 12/17/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Mudrick C Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2025402 | |
| Download: ML25350C305 (0) | |
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SUBJECT:
LASALLE COUNTY STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000373/2025402 AND 05000374/2025402
Dear Christopher Mudrick:
On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at LaSalle County Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Greg Butz, Sr 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, 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:
05000373/2025402 and 05000374/2025402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-402-0049
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
LaSalle County Station
Location:
Marseilles, IL
Inspection Dates:
September 15, 2025, to November 20, 2025
Inspectors:
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
S. Cavanaugh, Physical Security Inspector
K. Maloney, Sr Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, 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 Sample)
(1)2.01.a-e; 2.02.a-g; 2.04.c; 2.05.a; 2.06.c; 2.08.a, d; 2.09; 2.10.a
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following procedure elements:
Protective Strategy Evaluation (2 Samples)
(1)2.01 a, b, d-i, k; 2.02 a-c; 2.04 b; 2.06 a, d-j, n; 2.08,
- (2) Observed Annual Force-on-Force exercise on August 18, 2025
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Training (1 Sample)
(1)2.01 a; 2.02 a, c, d, g; 2.03 a-c; 2.04 a-b; 2.05 a, c; 2.06 b; 2.10.
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) July 2, 2024, through September 30, 2025
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 20, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Greg Butz, Sr Manager, Site Security and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Security Barbed Wire Needs to be Evaluated for Angle.
09/09/2024
Security Semi-Annual Keys and Cores Inventory Completed.
2/03/2025
Security Semi-Annual Keys and Cores Inventory Completed.
07/30/2025
Security Key/Core Change Out
07/30/2025
Miscellaneous
NOSA-LAS-25-01
Security Programs Audit Report
LaSalle County Station - January 13 - February 3, 2025
2/05/2025
Control and Classification of Safeguards Information (SGI)
and Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information
(SUNSI)
Constellation Security Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
103
Ion Scanning Explosives Detector (ISED) Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
104
Protected Area Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
105
Owner Controlled Area Inspection Processes
Conducting Patrols
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles
Control of Security Access Control Devices
Security Response to the Station Emergency Plan
Procedures
SY-LA-101-112
OCA Warehouse Search Activities
LaSalle County Clean Energy Center Protective Strategy
Brief
09/01/2025
24 Annual Local Law Enforcement Response Plan &
SY-AA-101-133-F-01 Document
2/01/2024
Miscellaneous
LaSalle Physical Security Plan
LAS-98
LaSalle Post Analysis
09/01/2025
SY-AA-101-102-
101
Risk Assessment Process
Response to Contingency Events
SY-LA-101-500
LaSalle Security Plan Support Procedure
Procedures
SY-LA-101-501
LaSalle Defensive Strategy Plan
Thermal Rifle Qualification Course Scoresheet
Tactical Qualification Course Worksheet
Firearms Instructor & Armorer Qualification Packets
11/18/2025
Completed
Packets
On-The-Job Training Matrix - Response Team Member
2/27/2024
24-2025
Twenty-Five Security Officer Completed Training Records
24-2025
Six Security Supervisor Completed Training Records
Annual Exam,
Versions A, B, C
Armed Security Officer/Armed Responder Exam
25
Annual Exam,
Versions A, B, C
Armed Security Supervisor (ALL)
25
IQT-27D
Daylight Rifle Qualification Course Scoresheet
IQT-27N
Night-Fire Rifle Qualification Course Scoresheet
Security Aid #
LAS40
On-The-Job Training Matrix/Supervisor Lead (ASO, RTL)
and SSS/SS
SY-AA-150-101-
F-14
Three Year Security Training Calendar (2025, 2026 & 2027)
SY-AA-150-101-
F-42
25 Security Exam Score Coversheets
SY-AA-150-101-
F-48
Tactical Course of Fire Lesson Plan
SY-AA-150-101-
F-48
Security Lesson Plan for Patrol Officer Duties
SY-AA-150-101-
F-48
Security Lesson Plan for Use of Force Continuum
(Laws Governing Arrest, Search and Seizure)
SY-AA-150-104-
F-02
Eight Completed Armed Responder Contingency OJT
Requirements
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-150-104-
F-03
Ten Completed Alarm Station Operator, Response Team
Leader, Security Shift Supervisor Contingency OJT
Requirements Packets
6