IR 05000397/2024402
| ML24220A251 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 08/13/2024 |
| From: | Christopher Jewett NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Schuetz R Energy Northwest |
| Jewett C | |
| References | |
| IR 2024402 | |
| Download: ML24220A251 (7) | |
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August 13, 2024
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000397/2024402
Dear Robert Schuetz:
On July 18, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Columbia Generating Station and discussed the results of this inspection with you 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, Christopher A. Jewett, Acting Branch Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket No. 05000397 License No. NPF-21
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket No.
05000397
License No.
Report No.
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-402-0006
Licensee:
Energy Northwest
Facility:
Columbia Generating Station
Location:
Richland, WA
Inspection Dates:
July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024
Inspectors:
R. Lanfear, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Christopher A. Jewett, Acting Branch Chief
Physical Security 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 Columbia Generating 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: None
- Tier III: None
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) June 30, 2022, 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 July 18, 2024, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Grover Hettel and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
456339, 456494,
457311
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
00460278,
00460280,
00460305,
00460307,
00460279,
00460302,
00460321, 00460
SPIP-SEC-05
Personnel Search Officer, Access Control/Security
Communication Center Officer, Protected Area Access Point
SPIP-SEC-06
Vehicle Escort Officer, Vehicle Search Officer, and Protected
Area Perimeter Gates
SPIP-SEC-09
Intrusion Detection System, alarms, Annunciators, Operability
Test, Inspection and Maintenance Records
SPIP-SEC-19
Key and Lock Control
SPIP-SEC-64
Warehouse X-Ray
SPIP_SEC-49
Intrusion Detection System Test
Procedures
SWP-SEC-12
Protected and Vital Area Personnel and Vehicle Access
Control
Procedures
SPIP-SEC-59
Protective Strategy
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