IR 05000454/2018412
| ML18324A810 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 11/20/2018 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2018412 | |
| Download: ML18324A810 (7) | |
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November 20, 2018
SUBJECT:
BYRON STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2NRC SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2018412; 05000455/2018412
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On October 26, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security inspection at your Byron Station, Units 1 and 2, and the NRC inspector discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Patrick Boyle and other members of your staff. The results of the inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
The NRC inspector did not identify any finding or violation of more-than-minor significance.
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 (10 CFR), Part 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
If you choose to provide a response that contains Security-Related Information, please mark your entire response Security-Related Information-Withhold from public disclosure under 10 CFR 2.390 in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). The NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii). Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-454; 50-455 License Nos. NPF-37; NPF-66 Enclosure:
IR 05000454/2018412; 05000455/2018412 cc: Distribution via LISTSERV C. Catencamp, Byron Station Security
Manager A. Khayyat, State Liaison Officer, Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission continued monitoring licensees performance by conducting a Security Baseline Inspection at Byron Station, Units 1 and 2, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions 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 were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Samples were declared complete when the inspection procedure requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspector 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
71130.04Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspector evaluated the Security Testing and Maintenance Program. The following elements were evaluated:
Tier I:
All Tier II: (02.09a, b; 02.10a; 02.11a, b, d, e; 02.12.a)
Tier III: (02.14; 02.15a, b, c)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings or violations were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was controlled to protect from public disclosure.
- On October 26, 2018, the inspector presented the baseline security inspection results to Mr. Patrick Boyle, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
- Byron Station Physical Security Plan (PSP); Revision 16
- SY-AA-101-122; Testing Security Equipment; Revision 22
- SY-AA-101-122-1001; Performance of Security System Tests; Revision 13
- SY-BY-101-122-1001; Performance of Security System Tests; Revision 23
- WC-AA-106; Work Screening and Processing; Revision 18
- BAP-1100-3; Plant Barrier Impairment (PBI) Program; Revision 24
- BAP-1100-3A3; Pre-evaluated Plant Barrier Matrix; Revision 41
- SY-AA-101-102; Compensating for Security System Failures (SGI)
- SY-BY-101-102-1001; Site Specific Compensatory Measures for Security System
Failures (SGI)
- SY-AA-101-103; PA/VA Barrier Walk-down Checklist; Revision 12
- SY-BY-101-103-1001; Periodic Site-Specific Security Barrier Verification; Revision 4
- SY-AA-101-112; Exelon Security Search Process; Revision 36
- SY-BY-101-115; Operation of Active Vehicle Barriers; Revision 15
- SY-AA-101-116; Conducting Patrols (SUNSI); Revision 16
- SY-BY-101-116-1001; Owner-Controlled Area Patrol; Revision 6
- SY-BY-101-116-1002; Protected Area/Vital Area Patrol; Revision 10
- SY-AA-101-117; Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles; Revision 29
- SY-AA-101-122-1001-F-06; Site Specific Testing, Testing Monthly Worksheet,
Vehicle Barrier System (VBS) Testing; Revision 3; 10/15/2018
- SY-AA-101-124; Operation of the Security Control Center; Revision 14
- SY-AA-1015; Firearms Maintenance, Testing and Accountability; Revision 17
- SY-AA-150-1009; Firearms Practice Range Management; Revision 0
- SY-AA-1015-F-01; Record of Semi-annual Functionality and Accuracy Tests, Firearms
Maintenance Log; Revision 3
- SY-AA-1015-F-18; Range Firearm Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance; Revision 2
- SY-AA-101-155; Security Events and NRC Performance Indicators; Revision 9
- SY-AA-103-514; Site Authorization For Unescorted Access; Revision 19
- SY-AA-500-127; Safety/Security Interface; Revision 6
- Security Multiplexer Checks for Tamper; Annual Check; 09/22/2018
- Security Event Reports; March 5, 2018, through October 21, 2018
- Issue Reports; March 5, 2018, through October 21, 2018
- Byron Security Self-Assessment Report 04094474-04; 07/20/2018
- CAS/SAS Alarm Change Concur Report; 09/02/2018
- Security Diesel Generator Test and Surveillance Reports; 08/10/2018