IR 05000454/2020402

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000454/2020402 and 05000455/2020402

ML20265A037
Person / Time
Site:	Byron
Issue date:	09/18/2020
From:	Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II
To:	Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
References
IR 2020402
Download: ML20265A037 (8)

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September 18, 2020

SUBJECT:

BYRON STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2020402 AND 05000455/2020402

Dear Mr. Hanson:

On August 31, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Curtis E. Catencamp 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/

Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 05000454 and 05000455 License Nos. NPF-37 and NPF-66

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 05000454 and 05000455 License Numbers: NPF-37 and NPF-66 Report Numbers: 05000454/2020402 and 05000455/2020402 Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-402-0022 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Byron Station Location: Byron, IL Inspection Dates: July 13, 2020 to August 31, 2020 Inspector: A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Byron 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

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 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. 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 determined that the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could, in part, be performed remotely.

71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance

The inspector evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program.

The following elements were evaluated from this IP:

Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Partial)

(1) (Partial)

• Tier I: 02.01 a; 02.02 a, i; 02.03 a; 02.04 a, b, d, e; 02.05 a; 02.06 a, c, d, e; 02.07 a, c, d; 02.08 a, b, c, d

• Tier II: 02.10 a; 02.11 b, c, e; 02.13 a

• Tier III: 02.14; 02.15 a, b, c

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspector verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:

PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17)

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The inspector verified licensee performance indicator submittals listed below:

(1) (5/24/2019 - 8/24/2020)

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

• On August 31, 2020, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Curtis E. Catencamp and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.04 Corrective Action Security Monthly IR Trending Report 02/13/2020 -

Documents 04/12/2020

IR 4325086 NSMART Failure 03/09/2020

Miscellaneous Safeguards Event Log, Byron Station 02/01/2020 -

08/12/2020

Vehicle Barrier System Testing Report 02/01/2019 -

08/01/2020

Vehicle Barrier Generator Test Data 01/29/2019 -

05/29/2020

Intrusion Detection System Test Records 06/11/2019 -

06/11/2020

NSMART Security Diesel Report, Zone Alarm History Filter 01/12/2019 -

By Zone and/or Zone Group 08/28/2020

SY-AA-101-122- Byron Security Monthly Lighting Test Report 02/01/2020 -

1001-F-05 02/29/2020

SY-AA-102-122- Site Specific IDS Testing Report 01/01/2020 -

1001-F-01 04/01/2020

SY-AA-1037-F-01 Avon Mask - Avon PC50 Protective Respirator Inspection 01/13/2020 -

Log 08/25/2020

SY-AA-150-103- Firearms Accountability Inspection 02/01/2020 -

F-01 07/31/2020

SY-BY-101-103- Periodic Site Specific Security Barrier Verification 07/01/2020 -

1001 08/01/2020

Procedures SY-AA-101-103 Observation and Inspection of Security Barriers 012

SY-AA-101-112 Exelon Security Search Processes 037

SY-AA-101-115 Controlling Gates and Power Operated Active Vehicle 015

Barriers

SY-AA-101-117 Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles 031

SY-AA-101-122 Testing Security Equipment 022

SY-AA-101-122- Performance of Security System Tests 013

1001

SY-AA-101-122- Special Purpose Detector Test Log for 5/4/20 through 003

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

1001-F-01 7/31/20

SY-AA-101-124 Operation of The Security Control Center 015

SY-AA-1036 Security Project Planning 000

SY-AA-150-1010 Firearms Practice Range Maintenance 000

SY-AA-150-103 Firearms Maintenance, Testing and Accountability 002

SY-AA-500-127 Safety/Security Interface 006

SY-BY-101-116- Protected Area and Vital Area Patrols 006

1002

SY-BY-101-122- Byron Security Equipment Testing 023

1001

WC-AA-106 Work Screening and Processing 019

Self-Assessments AR 4209518, Security Programs Audit Report, February 4-8, 2019 02/13/2019

NOSA-BYR-19-

AR 4308339 - Security Programs Audit Report, January 21 - February 14, 02/19/2020

NOSA-BYR-20- 2019

71151 Miscellaneous LS-AA-2160, Monthly Data Elements for NRC Protected Area (PA), 08/01/2019 -

Rev 4 Security Equipment Performance Index 07/01/2020

Procedures SY-AA-101-155 Security Events and NRC Performance Indicators 009

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