IR 05000387/2025403
| ML25343A010 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 12/09/2025 |
| From: | Brice Bickett Division of Operating Reactors |
| To: | Berryman B Susquehanna |
| References | |
| IR 2025403 | |
| Download: ML25343A010 (0) | |
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December 9, 2025
SUBJECT:
SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000387/2025403 AND 05000388/2025403
Dear Brad Berryman:
On November 20, 2025, 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 Doug LaMarca, Plant 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, Brice A. Bickett, 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:
Report Numbers:
05000387/2025403 and 05000388/2025403
Enterprise Identifier: I-2025-403-0036
Licensee:
Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC
Facility:
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
769 Salem Blvd. Berwick, PA
Inspection Dates:
November 18, 2025 to November 20, 2025
Inspectors:
T. Eck, Senior Physical Security Inspector
C. Davis, Physical Security Inspector
J. Edwards, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Brice A. Bickett, 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.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were
===evaluated:
Access Authorization===
(1)20 Requirements (02.01 a - c; 02.02 a - g, i, j; 02.04 a; 02.05 a; 02.06 a, b; 02.07 a, b; 02.08 b, c)
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 a - c; 02.02 c - g; 02.04 a, e; 02.05 a; 02.06 b, c; 02.08 e - i; 02.09)
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)23 Requirements (02.01 a; 02.02 a; 02.03 a, b; 02.04 a - c; 02.05 a - d, g - j; 02.06 a, b, d, g; 02.09 d, e; 02.10; 02.12 a)
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 17 to 18 was implemented. Based on the licensee's evaluation, and in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.54(p)(2),the change resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan and the revised security plan change continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspector conducted a review of the security plan change 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 change remains subject to future NRC inspection in its 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) October 1, 2024 through September 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On November 20, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Doug LaMarca, Plant Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
NDAP-00-2001
Site Access Program
Revision 24
NDAP-00-2003
Critical Group
Revision 5
SA-SAI-001
Review of Personal History Questionnaire
Revision 0
SAI-WI-02
Establishing Identity of Individuals for Unescorted Access
Authorization
Revision 2
SAI-WI-037
Guidelines for Adjudicating Trustworthiness, Reliability and
Revision 8
Self-Assessments DPA-01-DI-2024-
04122
Access Authorization 2025 NRC Inspection Self Assessment
06/05/2025
Procedures
NS-SSP-002
Control, Issuance, and Assignment of Security Controlled
Locks and Keys
Revision 24
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 82
SI-SO-008
Emergency Access and Egress
Revision 22
SI-SO-034
Duties and Responsibilities of the Vehicle Search Officer
Revision 19
Corrective Action
Documents
25-07091,
25-08406,
25-08701,
25-14242,
25-06398,
25-02265,
25-02909,
25-10268,
25-10262
Procedures
Generic Fitness for Duty and Behavior Observation Lesson
Plan
Revision 4
NDAP-00-2002
Fitness for Duty/Behavior Observation Program
Revision 28
Self-Assessments AR-2022-15916
23 Access Authorization & FFD Audit Report
DPA-03-DI-2024-
04122
Fitness for Duty 2025 NRC Inspection Self-Assessment
Procedures
Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC, Security Plan, Training and
Revision 18
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Qualification Plan and Independent Spent Fuel Storage
Installation Security
71151
Miscellaneous
PI data from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025