IR 05000454/2025401
| ML25126A224 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 05/07/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25126A224 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
BYRON STATION SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2025401 AND 05000455/2025401
Dear David Rhoades:
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Z. Cox, Regulatory Assurance 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and 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:
05000454/2025401 and 05000455/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0064
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
Byron Station
Location:
Byron, IL
Inspection Dates:
February 10, 2025 through April 02, 2025
Inspectors:
S. Cavanaugh, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness, and 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)
1. Tier I: All Requirements
2. Tier II: Tier II: 02.06 a-d ; 02.07 a ; 02.08 a - e, i
3. 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)
4. Tier I: All Requirements
5. Tier II: 2.05 a -d ; 2.06 a-b ; 2.07 a ; 2.08 a ; 2.09 a
6. Tier III: 02.10 ; 02.11 a ; 02.12 a - b ; 02.13 a - 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 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, 2024 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 April 2, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Z.
Cox, Regulatory Assurance Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
01/09/2025
Miscellaneous
Access Authorization List
2/10/2025
Constellation Search Process
SY-AA-101-112-
104
Protected Area Search Process
Escort Security Regulations
Visitor Security Regulations
SY-AA-101-117-
F-03
Visitor/Vehicle Registration Log
2/08/2025
Security Responsibilities for Station Personnel
SY-AA-101-145-
F-13
Special Purpose Detector Test Log
Access Authorization Program
Site Authorization for Unescorted Access
Procedures
SY-BY-101-116-
1002-F-02
PA Vehicle Key Check
Self-Assessments
71130.02 Access Control
2/18/2024
2521
Active FM Order
2/29/2024
13457
Active FM Orders
03/17/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
05/23/2024
13480
Facilities Ticket
03/20/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
03/21/2025
Staffing Roster
03/17/2025
Security Aid
Security Aid
Miscellaneous
Security Aid
SY-AA-101-145-
F-06
BRE Material Condition Checklist
04/13/2024
SY-AA-150-103-
F-04
Functionality Test
SY-AA-150-103-
F-14
Rifle Accuracy Test
Physical Fitness Test
Procedures
Safety/Security Interface
Self-Assessments
NOSA-BYR-25-
Security Program Audit Report
2/28/2025
Physical Security Plan
Procedures
Compensatory Procedure
Self-Assessments
Security Program Audit Report
2/28/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
SER/IR/AR
2/11/2025
71151
Self-Assessments
Performance Indicator Self-Assessment
2/10/2025