IR 05000454/2023401

Baseline Security Inspection 05000454/2023401; and 05000455/2023401

ML23089A119
Person / Time
Site:	Byron
Issue date:	03/30/2023
From:	Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS
To:	Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear
References
IR 2023401
Download: ML23089A119 (1)

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SUBJECT:

BYRON STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2023401 AND 05000455/2023401

Dear David Rhoades:

On March 17, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with 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 Security, Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security 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:

05000454/2023401 and 05000455/2023401

Enterprise Identifier:

I-2023-401-0053

Licensee:

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

Facility:

Byron Station

Location:

Byron, IL

Inspection Dates:

January 23, 2023 to March 17, 2023

Inspectors:

A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector

G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector

K. Maloney, Physical Security Inspector

Approved By:

Steven K. Orth, Chief

Security, Emergency Preparedness & Incident

Response Branch

Division of Radiological Safety and Security

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

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.

71130.02 - Access Control

The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following

inspection elements: Access Control

(1) Tier I: All Requirements

Tier II: 02.06 a - d, 02.07 a, 02.08 a, b, e

Tier III: 02.09

71130.07 - Security Training

The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements:

Security Training (1 Partial)

(1)

(Partial)

Tier I: 02.01a; 02.02a - h; 02.03a - b

Tier II: 02.05a - c; 02.06a - b; 02.07a; 02.08a

Tier III: 02.10; 02.11a; 02.12a - b; 02.13a - 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; 02.06a - g; 02.07 a - e; 02.08a, b; 02.09a, b

Tier III: 02.10, 02.11a; 02.12a; 02.13 b, c; 02.14a - c

71130.09 - Security Plan Changes

The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:

Security Plan Changes (1 Partial)

(1)

(Partial)

The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with IMC 0306. This sample was not available because the licensee did not conduct the activity covered by this IP. Specifically, the licensee has not initiated a physical security plan change to the Byron Nuclear Power Station Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, Safeguard Contingency Plan and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Program, Revision 18, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p(2))

since the last performance of this IP.

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

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

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

=

(1) February 1, 2022 through February 1,

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 17, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Curt Catencamp, Security Manager and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

71130.02

Miscellaneous

Key and Core Annual Inventory Document

08/08/2022

71130.02

Miscellaneous

IR 4483389

Key and Core Changeout

03/08/2022

71130.02

Miscellaneous

SY-AA-101-117-

F-03

Visitor/Vehicle Registration Logs

03/01/2022

through

2/01/2022

71130.02

Miscellaneous

SY-AA-101-117-

F-03

Byron Visitor/Vehicle Logs

11/01/2022

through

2/01/2023

71130.02

Procedures

LS-AA-119

Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits

71130.02

Procedures

SY-AA-101-112

Exelon Security Search Processes

71130.02

Procedures

SY-AA-101-112-

1004

Protected Area Search Processes

71130.02

Procedures

SY-AA-101-112-

1005

Owner Controlled Area Inspection Processes

71130.02

Procedures

SY-AA-101-117

Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles

71130.02

Procedures

SY-AA-101-120

Control of Security Access Control Devices

71130.02

Procedures

SY-BY-101-112-

1001

Owner Controlled Area (OCA) Receiving Building Search

Activities

71130.02

Procedures

SY-BY-101-118-

1002-F-01

Vehicle Patrol Protected Area Barrier Patrol Checklist

03/01/2022

through

01/01/2023

71130.02

Self-Assessments

Byron 2021, Security NOS Audit

2/07/2022

71130.02

Self-Assessments

AR 04523832

Self-Assessment, Security, NRC Modules 71130.02 Access

Control

2/15/2022

71130.07

Corrective Action

Documents

ARs from 02/08/2023 through 03/06/2023

71130.07

Miscellaneous

Byron Security 3-Year Training Plan

23-2025

71130.07

Miscellaneous

Instructor Trainer Qualification Certificates for PC 50 Mask;

OCAT Spray; NRA Firearms Instruction for Rifle

71130.07

Miscellaneous

NRA Courses and Business Alliance Certificate for Rifle

(Daylight Fire, Night Fire and Thermal Fire)

71130.07

Procedures

PI-AA-126-1001-

Self-Assessment; 71130.07 Security Training,

2/08/2022

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

F-01

(AR 04523845-04); Rev 5

71130.07

Procedures

SY-AA-150

Nuclear Security Training Program

71130.07

Procedures

SY-AA-150-1007

Exelon Nuclear Security Adversary Force

71130.07

Procedures

SY-AA-150-1008

Firearm Training Simulator (FATS)

71130.07

Procedures

SY-AA-150-101

Exelon Nuclear Security Training

71130.07

Procedures

SY-AA-150-104

Constellation Nuclear Security OJT Program

71130.07

Procedures

SY-AA-150-105

Exelon Nuclear Security Physical Fitness Test Development,

Approval and Conduct,

71130.07

Self-Assessments

NOSA-BYR-23-

(AR 4546557)

Security Programs Audit Report

01/17/2023

through

03/03/2023

71130.08

Corrective Action

Documents

Assignment Report

01/01/2020

through

01/11/2023

71130.08

Miscellaneous

Fitness for Duty Tests

01/01/2020

through

2/31/2022

71130.08

Miscellaneous

Active Random Pool Spreadsheets

01/13/2020

through

2/30/2022

71130.08

Miscellaneous

MRO and SAE Certification Documents for Dr. Pohlman and

Dr. Bissonnette

20 - 2023

71130.08

Miscellaneous

NRC Fitness for Duty Reports

20 - 2021

71130.08

Miscellaneous

Illuminate Software - Random Number Generator

71130.08

Miscellaneous

Active Random Pool Spreadsheet

01/13/2020

through

2/30/2022

71130.08

Procedures

LS-AA-119

Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-245-

1001

Operators Manual RBT IV

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-1001

Constellation Station Owner Controlled Area (OCA) Fitness

for Duty Program

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-1001-

F-01

Nuclear Station OCA Drug and Alcohol Program

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-201-

F-02

Behavioral Observation

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-202

Testing For Cause

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-204

Random Selection and Notification Process

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-204-

F-01

Fitness for Duty Screening

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-208

Notification of Fitness for Duty Test Results

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-220

Fitness for Duty Events Reporting

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-222

Handling and Storage of Fitness for Duty Records

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-224

Work Performance Investigation

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-225

Fitness for Duty Screening Process

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-226

Test Results and MRO Response

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-229

Acceptance of the Exelon Fitness for Duty and Unescorted

Access Program Requirements for Contractors and Vendors

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-230

Designated Collection Facility

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-240

Collection of Specimens for Testing in an Exelon Facility

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-240-

F-01

Training Instructions for Observation of an Observed

Collection

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-242

Breath Alcohol Testing

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-242-

F-01

Alco Sensor Breath Alcohol Testing Process

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-245-

F-01

Alco Sensor Calibration Check/Calibration Log

10/2019

through

2/2022

71130.08

Procedures

SY-AA-102-252

Fitness for Duty Training and Qualifications Requirements

71130.08

Self-Assessments

NEI Audit for ElSohley 2020

11/02/2020

71130.08

Self-Assessments

NEI Audit for Medtox 2021

05/17/2021

71130.08

Self-Assessments

NE-2020-30

Medtox Final Audit Report

07/10/2020

71130.08

Self-Assessments

NE-2021-17

NEI Audit of ElSohley Labs 2021

2/10/2021

71130.08

Self-Assessments

NOSA-NCS-20-

Fitness for Duty and Access Authorization Audit Report

08/05/2020

71130.08

Self-Assessments

NOSA-NCS-21-

Fitness for Duty and Access Authorization Audit Report

08/11/2021

71130.09

Miscellaneous

Byron Nuclear Power Station Security Plan, Training and

Qualification Plan, Safeguard Contingency Plan and

Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security

Program

71151

Miscellaneous

LS-AA-2160,

Revision 5

Monthly Data Elements for NRC ROP Indicator - Protected

Area (PA) Security Equipment Performance Index

2/01/2022

through

2/01/2023

71151

Self-Assessments

AR 04523838

Compliance With NRC Inspection Procedure 71151 - Performance Indicator Verification

01/12/2023