IR 05000413/2021401
| ML21057A334 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Catawba  |
| Issue date: | 02/26/2021 |
| From: | James Shehee NRC/RGN-II |
| To: | Wylie E Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| IR 2021401 | |
| Download: ML21057A334 (8) | |
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February 26, 2021
SUBJECT:
CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1&2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000413/2021401 AND 05000414/2021401
Dear Mr. Wylie:
On February 9, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1&2 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,
/RA/
James C. Shehee, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000413 and 05000414 License Nos. NPF-35 and NPF-52
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000413 and 05000414
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000413/2021401 and 05000414/2021401
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-401-0025
Licensee:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Facility:
Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1&2
Location:
York, SC
Inspection Dates:
January 25, 2021 to January 28, 2021 (Remote)
February 08, 2021 to February 9, 2021 (Onsite)
Inspectors:
J. Justice, Senior Physical Security Inspector
I. Hall, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
James C. Shehee, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1&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
Unless otherwise noted, baseline security inspections were conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 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. Publicly available IPs are located at:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), regional inspectors were directed to begin telework. The inspection documented below was completed through a combination of remote and onsite inspection.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from this IP dated August 23, 2018.
(1)
- Tier I: All requirements
- Tier II: None
- Tier III: None
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements:
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: None
- Tier III: None
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On February 9, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Ernest Wylie and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
20191495
20194372
Engineering
Changes
Miscellaneous
Various Security Equipment Testing and Maintenance
Records
Procedures
Catawba Nuclear Station Physical Security Plan
AD-SY-ALL-0580
Weapons Maintenance, Testing, and Accountability
AD-SY-ALL-0620
Testing and Inspection of Perimeter Intrusion Detection
Systems (PIDS)
AD-SY-ALL-0625
Security Owner Controlled Area (SOCA) Surveillance
Systems Maintenance and Testing
AD-SY-ALL-0640
Testing and Inspection of Security Search Equipment
AD-SY-ALL-0650
Physical Barrier Access Control System Testing and
Inspection
AD-SY-CNS-0260 Security Compensatory Measures
Miscellaneous
Various Security Officer Training and Qualification Records
Various Security Training Lesson Plans
Various Security Courses of Fire and Associated Approvals
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0520
Security Training
AD-SY-ALL-0560
Security Drill and Exercise Program
PY-SY-ALL-0005
Fleet Nuclear Security Use of Force Policy
1