IR 05000413/2022420
| ML22095A103 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Catawba  |
| Issue date: | 04/07/2022 |
| From: | Clark J Security Performance Evaluation Branch |
| To: | Simril R Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| IR 2022420 | |
| Download: ML22095A103 (6) | |
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SUBJECT:
CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 & 2 - SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000413/2022420 AND 05000414/2022420
Dear Mr. Simril:
On March 9, 2022, 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, Jefferson K. Clark, Chief Security Performance Evaluation Br Division of Security Operations Docket Nos. 05000413 and 05000414 License Nos. NPF-35 and NPF-52
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000413 and 05000414 License Numbers:
NPF-35 and NPF-52 Report Numbers:
05000413/2022420 and 05000414/2022420 Enterprise Identifier:
I-2022-420-0003 Licensee:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Facility:
Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 & 2 Location:
York, South Carolina Inspection Dates:
February 28, 2022, to March 09, 2022 Inspectors:
T. Barry, Senior Physical Security Inspector, NSIR J. Wallo, Senior Physical Security Inspector, RII C. Overbo, Student Co-op, NSIR Approved By:
Jefferson K. Clark, Chief Security Performance Evaluation Branch Division of Security Operations
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
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.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 92707 - Security Inspection of Facilities Impacted by a Local, State, or Federal Emergency Where the NRCs Ability to Conduct Triennial Force On-Force Exercises is Limited NRC inspectors completed this inspection by gathering sufficient information to develop a scenario that can be segmented into limited scope tactical response drills that allows for a limited assessment of the ability of licensees physical security systems and security organization to meet the general performance objective of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 73.55(b) and to ensure changes made to the physical protection program in response to a local, State, or Federal emergency (e.g., state of emergency, disaster, or public health emergency) have not adversely impacted the licensees implementation of their protective strategy.
REPORT ATTACHMENTS Supplemental Information for the report is considered Safeguards Information and is located separately within the NRCs Safeguards Information Local Area Network and Electronic Safe database (SLES), under NS125907.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On March 9, 2022, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Robert Simril and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Action Request 02418300
2707
Procedures
CNS Protective Strategy Briefing, Dated 11-29-2021,
Revision4
Duke Energy Security Plan, Revision 29
CNS Target Sets
OFFICE
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
/ETA
R-II/DRS/PSB
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
/ETA
NAME
TBarry
JWallo
JClark
DATE
Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022
Apr 7, 2022