IR 05000413/2025401
| ML25099A171 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Catawba  |
| Issue date: | 04/10/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS |
| To: | Wylie E Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25099A171 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 & 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000413/2025401 AND 05000414/2025401
Dear Ernest J. Wylie:
On March 27, 2025, 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, Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Nuclear Security Branch Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security 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:
05000413/2025401 and 05000414/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0045
Licensee:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Facility:
Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 & 2
Location:
York, SC
Inspection Dates:
January 13, 2025 to January 16, 2025 (Corporate Office)
March 24, 2025 to March 27, 2025 (Catawba Nuclear Station)
Inspectors:
D. Egelstad, Physical Security Inspector
J. Justice, Sr. Physical Security Inspector
J. Stovall, Physical Security Inspector
J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief
Nuclear Security Branch
Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security
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.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:
Access Authorization
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: All Requirements
- Tier III: All Requirements
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from IP:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)
- Tier I: All requirements
- Tier II: 02.09 (a, b), 02.11 (a, d)
- Tier III: 02.14, 02.15 (c)
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Training
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 02.05(a, b, c, d), 02.06(a, b), 02.07(a), 02.08(a), 02.09(a, b)
- Tier III: 02.10, 02.11(a), 02.12(a, b), 02.13(a, b, c)
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)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: (02.05 a-l, 02.06 a-g, 02.07, 02.08, 02,09 a, b, c, d)
- Tier III: (02.10, 02.11 a, 02.12 a, 02.14 a, b, c)
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 27, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Ernest J. Wylie and other members of the licensee staff.
- On January 16, 2025, the inspectors provided a debrief covering the results of the inspection at the Kings Mountain access authorization and fitness for duty facility to Teddy Reed and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
2540300
2540899
Various Access Authorization Personnel Records
Miscellaneous
Various Self-Screener Audits
AD-SY-ALL-0301
Nuclear Worker Unescorted Access Authorization Program
Revision 11
AD-SY-ALL-0310
Access Authorization Processing
Revision 11
AD-SY-ALL-0320
Personnel Access Data System (PADS)
Revision 5
AD-SY-ALL-0340
Access Authorization Training and Qualification Program
Revision 3
AD-SY-ALL-0350
Reviewing Officials Guidance for Access Authorization
Revision 4
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0370
Access Processing of Foreign Nationals
Revision 4
2411430-05
22 PADS Self-Assessment
05/19/2022
Self-Assessments
2432397-05
Psychological Testing
07/05/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
2518887
2517013
2530114
AD-SY-ALL-0600
Testing and Inspection of Security Equipment and Barriers
Rev. 00
AD-SY-ALL-0610
Nuclear Security Equipment Maintenance Program
Rev. 01
AD-SY-CNS-0201
[SGI] CNS Security Operations
Rev. 12
AD-SY-CNS-0600
CNS Security Testing and Inspection of Security Equipment
and Barriers
Rev. 13
Procedures
AD-SY-CNS-0610
CNS Security Equipment Maintenance
Rev. 10
AD-SY-ALL-0510
Security Program Systematic Approach to Training
Rev. 05
AD-SY-ALL-0520
Security Training
Rev. 07
AD-SY-ALL-0520
Weapons Maintenance, Testing and Accountability
Rev. 08
AD-SY-ALL-0524
Security On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Task Performance
Evaluation (TPE)
Rev. 02
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0540
Security Range Safety and Control
Rev. 11
Corrective Action
Documents
2532174
2521189
2439065
2416953
2410238
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
2415751
23 NRC FFD Program Performance Data Report
Miscellaneous
Generic Fitness For Duty and Behavioral Observation
Lesson Plan
Revision 4
AD-SY-ALL-0110
Protection of Information Related to Nuclear Security
Revision 10
AD-SY-ALL-0401
Fitness For Duty Program
Revision 7
AD-SY-ALL-0405
Fitness For Duty Violations
Revision 6
AD-SY-ALL-0410
Fitness For Duty Drug and Alcohol Collections
Revision 7
AD-SY-ALL-0415
Fitness For Duty Blind Performance Testing Procedure
Revision 005
AD-SY-ALL-0420
Fitness For Duty Unscheduled Call Out
Revision 2
AD-SY-ALL-0440
Fitness For Duty Training and Qualification Program
Revision 3
AD-SY-ALL-0451
Behavior Observation Program
Revision 6
AD-SY-ALL-0460
Managing Fatigue and Work Hour Limits
Revision 8
Procedures
PY-SY-ALL-0004
Duke Energy Nuclear Generation Fitness For Duty Policy
Revision 3