IR 05000454/2023402
| ML23195A040 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 07/18/2023 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation |
| References | |
| IR 2023402 | |
| Download: ML23195A040 (7) | |
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SUBJECT:
BYRON STATION-SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2023402 AND 05000455/2023402
Dear David Rhoades:
On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Curtis Catencamp, Site 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:
05000454/2023402 and 05000455/2023402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-402-0048
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
Byron Station
Location:
Byron, Illinois
Inspection Dates:
March 13, 2023 to June 15, 2023
Inspectors:
A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
S. Cavanaugh, 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
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following
procedure elements: Protective Strategy Evaluation
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: 02.05 a; 02.06 a, d, g, i, j, k, l, m, n; 02.07 a - e
Tier III: 02.09 a, b; 02.10 a; 02.11 a
- (2) Evaluated the licensee annual Force on Force (FOF) drills conducted on May 23 and 25, 2023.
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements. These elements, in conjunction with the sample elements documented in NRC Inspection Report No. 05000454/2023402 and 05000455/2023402, constitute one complete sample.
Security Training (1 Sample)
- (1) Tier I: 02.03 c; 02.04 a, b Tier II: 02.05 d
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On June 15, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Curtis Catencamp, Site Security Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Byron Nuclear Power Station Security Plan, T&Q Plan, SCP
and ISFSI Security Program
Security - Security Conducted Annual FOF Exercise
05/24/2023
Additional Lessons Learned from Security FOF Exercise May
05/25/2023
Annual Security Response Force on Force Exercises
05/26/2023
SY-AA-101-133-
F-01
Supporting Law Enforcement Agency Response Capability
Date: 04/21/2023
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-101-155-
F-01
Safeguards Event Reports
03/02/2023 - 05/16/2023
Response to Contingency Events
Security Standards of Conduct
SY-AA-150-1006-
F-02
Adversary Timeline Worksheet
Exelon Nuclear Security Adversary Force
Exelon Nuclear Security Training
Security Drills and Exercises
Procedures
SY-BY-101-502
Byron Station Target Sets (SGI)
CNVD-
T/CRATOS
Scoresheet
Thermal Rifle Qualification Course
IQT 27 D
Daylight Rifle Qualification Course Scoresheet
Miscellaneous
Security Aid 006
On-Site Range Scoring Standards Table for Tactical
Qualification Course
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