IR 05000456/2019411
| ML19140A450 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 05/20/2019 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Bryan Hanson Exelon Nuclear, Exelon Nuclear Generation Corp |
| References | |
| IR 2019411 | |
| Download: ML19140A450 (9) | |
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May 20, 2019
SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2NRC SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2019411; 05000457/2019411
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On April 12, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, and discussed the results of this inspection with Ms. Marri Marchionda and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
The NRC inspector did not identify any finding or violation of more-than-minor significance.
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 (CFR), Part 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
If you choose to provide a response that contains Security-Related Information, please mark your entire response Security-Related Information-Withhold from public disclosure under 10 CFR 2.390 in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). The NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000456; 05000457 License Nos. NPF-72; NPF-77
Enclosure:
IR 05000456/2019411; 05000457/2019411
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000456; 05000457
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000456/2019411; 05000457/2019411
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-411-0019
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Co., LLC
Facility:
Braidwood, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Braceville, IL 60407
Inspection Dates:
March 4, 2019, to April 12, 2019
Inspector:
J. Kutlesa, Physical Security Inspector
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 Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2 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. Findings and violations being considered in the NRCs assessment are summarized in the table below.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations 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) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspector 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 inspector evaluated the Security Access Control Program. The following elements were
===evaluated from this IP:
Access Control===
- Tier I: All
- Tier II: 02.06(a, b, c, d); 02.07(a); 02.08(d, f, g h)
- Tier III: All
71130.06 - Protection of Safeguards Information
The inspector evaluated the Safeguards Information Protection Program. The following elements were evaluated from this IP:
Protection of Safeguards Information (1 Sample)
- Tier I: All
- Tier II: 02.05(a, b); 02.06(a, b); 02.08(a, b, c)
- Tier III: All
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspector evaluated the nuclear Security Training Program. The following elements were
===evaluated from this IP:
Security Training===
- Tier I: All
- Tier II: 02.05(a, b, c); 02.06(a, b); 02.07(a)
- Tier III: 02.10; 02.11(a); 02.12(a, b); 02.13(a, b, c)
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspector verified licensee Performance Indicators submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17)
=
January 2018 through March
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was controlled to protect from public disclosure.
- On April 12, 2019, the inspector presented the Security Baseline Inspection results to Ms. Marri Marchionda and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Security Issue
11/14/2018
Corrective Action
Documents Resulting
from Inspection
Perform a Review of OCA Warehouse Process
03/07/2019
Miscellaneous
Braidwood Station Physical Security Plan
Revision 16
SY-AA-101-155-F-01
Safeguards Event Report
September
2018
through
March 2019
Procedures
Exelon Security Search Processes
Revision 36
Protected Area Search Process
Revision 2
Owner-Controlled Area Inspection Processes
Revision 2
Processing and Escorting of Personnel and
Vehicles
Revision 29
Control of Security Access Control Devices
Revision 9
SY-AA-101-132-F-02
Two-Person Line of Sight Implementation Checklist
Revision 2
SY-BR-101-112
Braidwood Search Operations
Revision 14
SY-BR-101-119
Warehouse Process of Packages and Cargo
Revision 6
Self-Assessments
NOSA-BRW-19-02
Nuclear Oversight Security Programs Audit Report
2/06/2019
Corrective Action
Documents Resulting
from Inspection
NRC Identified Security Issue
03/07/2019
Procedures
Control and Classification of Safeguards
Information and Sensitive Unclassified Non-
Safeguards Information
Revision 20
Use of Encryption Software for Safeguards
Information
Revision 4
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
Daylight Rifle
Qualification - 27D
NRA Live Fire Course Approval Letter
07/13/2017
Night Fire Rifle
Qualification
NRA Live Fire Course Approval Letter
04/20/2018
Thermal Rifle
Qualification
NRA Live Fire Course Approval Letter
04/20/2018
Procedures
Nuclear Security Medical Examination
Revision 15
Nuclear Security Training Program
Revision 4
Firearms Practice Range Management
Revision 0
Exelon Nuclear Security Training
Revision 0
Security Drills and Exercises
Revision 0
Exelon Nuclear Security OJT Program
Revision 0
Exelon Nuclear Security; Physical Fitness Test,
Development, Approval and Conduct
Revision 0
Tactical Course Development, Approval and
Conduct
Revision 6
71151
Miscellaneous
INPO Braidwood
Performance Indicator
Website
PA Security Equipment Performance Indicator
April 2018
through
March 2019
Procedures
Monthly Data Elements for NRC Protected Area
(PA) Security Equipment Performance Index
Revision 4