IR 05000454/2021402
| ML21270A229 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 09/28/2021 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Rhoades D Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2021402 | |
| Download: ML21270A229 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
BYRON STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2021402 AND 05000455/2021402
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On August 20, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Curt Catencamp, Security Manager 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, 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:
05000454/2021402 and 05000455/2021402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-402-0065
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Byron Station
Location:
Byron, IL
Inspection Dates:
August 16, 2021 to August 20, 2021
Inspectors:
A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector
J. Gilliam, Senior Reactor Inspector
A. Woyansky, Security Specialist
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), inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) on the public health risks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. In response to the PHE, Byron Power Station pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements (ML20213C177 and ML20323A393 for specific exemptions approved). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives in response to health concerns. As described in existing regulatory guidance (e.g., Regulatory Guide 5.75), licensees implemented measures to ensure annual Force on Force exercises were conducted as safely as possible while maintaining the requirements to simulate as closely as practicable site specific conditions and minimizing the number and effects of artificialities associated with these exercises (Part 73, Appendix B, VI.C.3).
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following procedure elements:
Protective Strategy Evaluation (2 Samples)
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: 02.05 a; 02.06 a, d, e, f, h, j, l, m, n; 02.07 a, b, c, d
Tier III: 02.08; 02.09 a, b; 02.11 a
- (2) Observed annual Force-on-Force drill conducted on 08/19/2021.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 20, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Curt Catencamp, Security Manager and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
04427531
Security Conducted Annual Force on Force Exercises
04427533
Security Conducted Annual Force on Force Exercises
04427534
Security Conducted Annual Force on Force Exercises
04427536
Security Conducted Annual Force on Force Exercises
4416138
Security-PIDS Zones
04/13/2021
26916
Security-Individuals on Company Property
06/01/2021
Corrective Action
Documents
28671
Security-Officer Scheduled Training Adjusted
06/10/2021
Byron Station Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan,
Safeguards Contingency Plan and Independent Spent Fuel
Storage Installation Security Program
04390584
Security COVID19 Exemption for 2020 Annual
Force-On-Force Exercises
01/15/2021
Local Law
Enforcement
Agency
Memorandum
Supporting Law Enforcement Agency Response Capability -
Ogle County Sheriff Office
SY-BY-101-501
Byron Supplemental Safeguards Contingency Response
Plan
Miscellaneous
SY-BY-101-502
Byron Station Target Sets
Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
Control and Distribution of Security Plans and Implementing
Procedures
Conducting Patrols
Security Assessment and Response to Unusual Activities
Miles Equipment Usage
Timelines
003
Exelon Nuclear Security Adversary Force
Exelon Nuclear Training
SY-AA-150-101-
F-48
Security Presentation Based Lesson Plan Cover
Security Drills and Exercises
Procedures
SY-BY-101-502
Byron Target Sets
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Audit NOSA-BYR-21-01; Byron Station
01/19/2021 -
2/03/2021
Self-Assessments
PL-AA-126-1001-
F-01;
Self-Assessment - Protective Strategy, Pre-NRC, 71130.05
2;
2/13/2020