IR 05000454/2023401
| 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:
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.
SAFEGUARDS
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
Miscellaneous
Key and Core Annual Inventory Document
08/08/2022
Miscellaneous
Key and Core Changeout
03/08/2022
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-101-117-
F-03
Visitor/Vehicle Registration Logs
03/01/2022
through
2/01/2022
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-101-117-
F-03
Byron Visitor/Vehicle Logs
11/01/2022
through
2/01/2023
Procedures
Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
Procedures
Exelon Security Search Processes
Procedures
SY-AA-101-112-
1004
Protected Area Search Processes
Procedures
SY-AA-101-112-
1005
Owner Controlled Area Inspection Processes
Procedures
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and Vehicles
Procedures
Control of Security Access Control Devices
Procedures
SY-BY-101-112-
1001
Owner Controlled Area (OCA) Receiving Building Search
Activities
Procedures
SY-BY-101-118-
1002-F-01
Vehicle Patrol Protected Area Barrier Patrol Checklist
03/01/2022
through
01/01/2023
Self-Assessments
Byron 2021, Security NOS Audit
2/07/2022
Self-Assessments
Self-Assessment, Security, NRC Modules 71130.02 Access
Control
2/15/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
ARs from 02/08/2023 through 03/06/2023
Miscellaneous
Byron Security 3-Year Training Plan
23-2025
Miscellaneous
Instructor Trainer Qualification Certificates for PC 50 Mask;
OCAT Spray; NRA Firearms Instruction for Rifle
Miscellaneous
NRA Courses and Business Alliance Certificate for Rifle
(Daylight Fire, Night Fire and Thermal Fire)
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
Procedures
Nuclear Security Training Program
Procedures
Exelon Nuclear Security Adversary Force
Procedures
Firearm Training Simulator (FATS)
Procedures
Exelon Nuclear Security Training
Procedures
Constellation Nuclear Security OJT Program
Procedures
Exelon Nuclear Security Physical Fitness Test Development,
Approval and Conduct,
Self-Assessments
NOSA-BYR-23-
Security Programs Audit Report
01/17/2023
through
03/03/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
Assignment Report
01/01/2020
through
01/11/2023
Miscellaneous
Fitness for Duty Tests
01/01/2020
through
2/31/2022
Miscellaneous
Active Random Pool Spreadsheets
01/13/2020
through
2/30/2022
Miscellaneous
MRO and SAE Certification Documents for Dr. Pohlman and
Dr. Bissonnette
20 - 2023
Miscellaneous
NRC Fitness for Duty Reports
20 - 2021
Miscellaneous
Illuminate Software - Random Number Generator
Miscellaneous
Active Random Pool Spreadsheet
01/13/2020
through
2/30/2022
Procedures
Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
Procedures
SY-AA-102-245-
1001
Operators Manual RBT IV
Procedures
Constellation Station Owner Controlled Area (OCA) Fitness
for Duty Program
Procedures
SY-AA-102-1001-
F-01
Nuclear Station OCA Drug and Alcohol Program
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
SY-AA-102-201-
F-02
Behavioral Observation
Procedures
Testing For Cause
Procedures
Random Selection and Notification Process
Procedures
SY-AA-102-204-
F-01
Fitness for Duty Screening
Procedures
Notification of Fitness for Duty Test Results
Procedures
Fitness for Duty Events Reporting
Procedures
Handling and Storage of Fitness for Duty Records
Procedures
Work Performance Investigation
Procedures
Fitness for Duty Screening Process
Procedures
Test Results and MRO Response
Procedures
Acceptance of the Exelon Fitness for Duty and Unescorted
Access Program Requirements for Contractors and Vendors
Procedures
Designated Collection Facility
Procedures
Collection of Specimens for Testing in an Exelon Facility
Procedures
SY-AA-102-240-
F-01
Training Instructions for Observation of an Observed
Collection
Procedures
Breath Alcohol Testing
Procedures
SY-AA-102-242-
F-01
Alco Sensor Breath Alcohol Testing Process
Procedures
SY-AA-102-245-
F-01
Alco Sensor Calibration Check/Calibration Log
10/2019
through
2/2022
Procedures
Fitness for Duty Training and Qualifications Requirements
Self-Assessments
NEI Audit for ElSohley 2020
11/02/2020
Self-Assessments
NEI Audit for Medtox 2021
05/17/2021
Self-Assessments
NE-2020-30
Medtox Final Audit Report
07/10/2020
Self-Assessments
NE-2021-17
NEI Audit of ElSohley Labs 2021
2/10/2021
Self-Assessments
NOSA-NCS-20-
Fitness for Duty and Access Authorization Audit Report
08/05/2020
Self-Assessments
NOSA-NCS-21-
Fitness for Duty and Access Authorization Audit Report
08/11/2021
Miscellaneous
Byron Nuclear Power Station Security Plan, Training and
Qualification Plan, Safeguard Contingency Plan and
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security
Program
71151
Miscellaneous
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
Compliance With NRC Inspection Procedure 71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
01/12/2023