IR 05000454/2020403
| ML20351A347 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 12/16/2020 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2020403 | |
| Download: ML20351A347 (9) | |
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December 16, 2020
SUBJECT:
BYRON STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2020403 AND 05000455/2020403
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On December 4, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Curt 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:
Report Numbers:
05000454/2020403 and 05000455/2020403
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-403-0027
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Byron Station
Location:
Byron, IL
Inspection Dates:
October 20, 2020 to December 4, 2020
Inspector:
A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, 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 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 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 determined that the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.02 - Access Control
The inspector evaluated the access control program through completion of the following inspection elements:
Access Control (1 Partial)
(1)
(Partial)
- Tier I: 02.01a, b, c, d, e; 02.02g; 02.03a; 02.04a, b, c, d; 02.05a
- Tier II: 02.06a; 02.07a; 02.08a, b, c, d, f g, i
- Tier III: 02.09
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspector evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Review Security Plan Changes (IP Section 02.01) (1 Partial)
The inspector evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
(1)
(Partial)
The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0306. This sample was not available because the licensee did not conduct the activity covered by this inspection procedure.
Specifically, the licensee has not initiated a physical security plan change in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.54(p)(2)since the last performance of this inspection procedure.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On December 4, 2020, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Curt Catencamp and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
AR 04226835 and
SRPT for 71130.02: Access Control
11/27/2019
Security Protected Area/Vital Area Key/Core Changeout
Checklist
07/15/2020
Procedures
SY-101-112-1001
Owner Controlled Area (OCA), Receiving Building Search
Activities
Control and Classification of Safeguards Information and
Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information
SY-AA-101-112-
1002
Unitech Laundry Facility Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
1003
Ion Scanning Explosives Detector (ISED) Search
SY-AA-101-112-
1004
Protected Area Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
1005
Owner Controlled Area Inspection Processes
Controlling Gates and Power Operated Active Vehicle
Barriers
Operation of Active Vehicle Barriers and Gates
SY-AA-101-115-
1003
Controlling Gates and Power Operated Active Vehicle
Barriers
Conducting Patrols
Visitor/Vehicle Registration Log, Rev 3
01/07/2020 -
09/30/2020
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles
Control of Security Access Control Devices
SY-AA-101-120-
F-01
Key Issuance Log
SY-AA-101-120-
F-01; Rev 2
Key Issuance Log
01/03/2020 -
10/14/2020
SY-AA-101-122-
1001
Performance of Security System Tests
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
SY-AA-101-122-
1001-F-01; Rev 3
Special Purpose Detector Test Log
05/14/2020
Security Responsibilities for Station Personnel
Exelon Generation Fitness for Duty Program
Access Authorization Program
Site Authorization for Unescorted Access
SY-BY-101-116-
1001
Owner Controlled Area Patrol
SY-BY-101-116-
1001-F-01
Owner Controlled Area Patrol Compensatory Log
SY-BY-101-116-
1001-F-02
Alarm Response Computer Failure Doors WRO, OCA Patrol
SY-BY-101-116-
1001-F-03
Secondary Alarm Station Culvert Check Documentation
SY-BY-101-116-
1001-F-04
Owner Controlled Area Patrol Checks
SY-BY-101-116-
1001-F-05
EF 4 Culvert Check
SY-BY-101-116-
1001-F-06
Front of Main Access Facility
SY-BY-101-116-
1001-F-06
Front of Main Access Facility Barrier Inspection
06/19/2019 -
10/14/2020
SY-BY-101-116-
1002
Protected Area and Vital Area Patrols
SY-BY-101-116-
1002-F-01
Vehicle Patrol, Protected Area Barrier Patrol Checklist
SY-BY-101-116-
1002-F-02
Protected Area Vehicle Key Check
SY-BY-101-116-
1002-F-03
Foot Patrol
SY-BY-101-2000-
F-010; Rev 0
Security Key Control Log
2/17/2020 -
07/13/2020
SY-BY-101-2000-
F-015; Rev 0
General Access Log: Multiple Door Use
04/16/2020 -
09/29/2020
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
SY-BY-101-2000-
F-02; Rev 0
Key Inventory
08/01/2020 -
10/14/2020