IR 05000387/2023401

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000387/2023401 and 05000388/2023401

ML23157A054
Person / Time
Site:	Susquehanna
Issue date:	06/07/2023
From:	Daniel Schroeder NRC/RGN-I/DORS
To:	Berryman B Susquehanna
References
IR 2023401
Download: ML23157A054 (1)

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June 7, 2023

SUBJECT:

SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000387/2023401 AND 05000388/2023401

Dear Brad Berryman:

On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Edward Casulli, 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 (CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely, Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security

Docket Nos. 05000387 and 05000388 License Nos. NPF-14 and NPF-22

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers:

05000387 and 05000388

License Numbers:

NPF-14 and NPF-22

Report Numbers:

05000387/2023401 and 05000388/2023401

Licensee:

Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC

Facility:

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2

Location:

Berwick, PA

Inspection Dates:

May 22, 2023 to May 25, 2023

Inspectors:

D. Caron, Senior Physical Security Inspector

K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector

M. Ordoyne, Physical Security Inspector

G. Stock, Senior Resident Inspector

Approved By:

Daniel L. Schroeder, 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 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 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: 10 Requirements (02.06 a, c, d 02.07 a 02.08 a, d, f, g, h, i)

• Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)

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)

• Tier I: All Requirements

• Tier II: 18 Requirements (02.05 a, 02.06 a, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, 02.07 a - e)

• Tier III: 5 Requirements (02.08, 02.09 a, b, 02.10 a, and 02.11 a)

(2) The Inspectors evaluated the Security Performance Evaluation Program.

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.

71130.14 - Review of Power Reactor Target Sets

The inspectors evaluated the Security Target Set Program. The following elements were

===evaluated:

Review of Power Reactor Target Sets===

(1)03.01, 03.02 (a-f), 03.03, 03.04 (a, b),

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, 2022 through April 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 May 25, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Edward Casulli, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

71130.02

Corrective Action

Documents

22-18245

22-18123

22-17980

22-17809

22-17790

22-17806

22-17640

23-06787

23-06532

23-05788

23-05755

23-03377

23-03488

23-08248

23-08281

Corrective Action

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

23-09653

23-09781

Procedures

NDAP-QA-0902

Safeguards Information Program and the Protection of

Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information

Revision 25

NS-SSP-002

Control, Issuance and Assignment of Security Controlled

Locks and Keys

Revision 21

SI-SO-003

Duties and Responsibilities of the Access Control Officer

Revision 50

SI-SO-006

Duties and Responsibilities of the South Gate House Search

Officer

Revision 77

SI-SO-008

Emergency Access and Egress

Revision 22

SI-SO-034

Duties and Responsibilities of the Vehicle Search Officer

Revision 15

SI-SO-035

Duties and Responsibilities of the Escort Officer

Revision 10

SI-SO-036

Searches Conducted Outside the OCA

Revision 11

SI-SO-037

Duties and Responsibilities of the Warehouse Search Officer Revision 12

SI-SO-038

Vital Area Access During Periods of Site-Specific Credible

Revision 2

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

Threat to Include Insider Threat

71130.05

Calculations

CALC No.

1081763-C-014

PPL/Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Security Order

Project - Final DBT Implementation

Revision 0

CALC No. EC-

2-1013

Blast Analysis Summary for NRC Security Order Dated FEB

25, 2002

Revision 2

CALC No. EC-

2-1020,

Blast/Ballistic Resistance Security Enclosure Design

Revision 1

CALC No. EC-

2-1022

Vehicle Barrier Design 2004

Revision 2

CALC No. EC-

2-1023

Secondary Explosion Effects and Cratering

Revision 0

CALC No. EC-

2-1039

Compilation of Information and Data Associated with New

Security Towers EDFP3A, EDFP4A, AND EDFP5A Designed

and Installed under EC1755822

Revision 0

Corrective Action

Documents

22-17014

23-02429

23-02271

23-03459

23-01119

23-01875

22-017262

22-17442

Corrective Action

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

23-09785

23-09784

Miscellaneous

Lesson Plan 08

Conduct Security Patrols

10/26/2021

Lesson Plan 16

Task 16 - Determine Amount of Force required to Prevent an

Unauthorized Act

04/01/2021

Lesson Plan 32E

Adversary Controller Training

Revision 1

Lesson Plan

MAF-2

Urban Movement and Close Quarter Battle

Revision 0

Lesson Plan

MAF-7

Adversary Physical Fitness Qualification/Re-Qualification

Testing

Revision 0

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

Security

Controller

Training

SSES R19 03-22-22

03/22/2022

Procedures

NDAP-QA-0910

Safety/Security Interface Program

Revision 9

NS-ST-003

Challenging, Searches Incidental to Arrest, Authority to

Arrest and Use Force, and the Seizure, Collection and

Preservation of Evidence

Revision 12

OP-142-001

Circulating Water System and Cooling Tower Operation

Revision 85

SI-SO-020

Response to Indication of Potential Tampering, Vandalism,

or Malicious Mischief

Revision 10

SI-SSM-002

Security Drills/Exercises and Evaluations

Revision 33

SI-SSM-015

Nuclear Security's Defensive Strategy for the Protection of

Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC SSES

Revision 34

SI-ST-004

Nuclear Security On-The-Job Training Program for Alarm

Station Operator; Security Officer Levels I and II and

Response Team Leader

Revision 21

Self-Assessments

22 Security/Cyber Security Audit

05/26/2022

21 Access Authorization, Fitness for Duty (FFD),

Personnel Access Data System (PADS), and Fatigue Rule

Management Rules Programs Audit

71130.14

Corrective Action

Documents

DI-2020-08315

DI-2021-08956

DI-2022-17710

Corrective Action

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

CR-2023-09659