IR 05000456/2021402
| ML21258A419 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 09/16/2021 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Rhoades D Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| Kutlesa J | |
| References | |
| IR 2021402 | |
| Download: ML21258A419 (7) | |
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SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2021402 AND 05000457/2021402
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On August 27, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Braidwood Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. J. Keenan, Site Vice President, 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 Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 05000456 and 05000457 License Nos. NPF-72 and NPF-77
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000456 and 05000457
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000456/2021402 and 05000457/2021402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-402-0066
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Braidwood Station
Location:
Braceville, IL
Inspection Dates:
July 20, 2021 to August 27, 2021
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, 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
Unless otherwise noted, baseline security inspections were conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 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. Publicly available IPs are located at:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), inspectors were directed to begin telework. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) on the public health risks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. In response to the PHE, Braidwood Station pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements (ML20169A348). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives in response to health concerns. As described in existing regulatory guidance (e.g., Regulatory Guide 5.75), licensees implemented measures to ensure annual Force on Force exercises were conducted as safely as possible while maintaining the requirements to simulate as closely as practicable site specific conditions and minimizing the number and effects of artificialities associated with these exercises (Part 73, Appendix B, VI.C.3).
The inspector evaluated the protective strategy evaluation and performance evaluation program through completion of the following inspection elements. The completion of this sample, combined with the completion of the sample documented in report 05000456/2020402 and
===05000457/2020402, dated October 2, 2020, constitute completion of the inspection procedure.
Protective Strategy Evaluation===
- (1) Observed annual Force-on-Force conducted on July 20, 2021.
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspector evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Training
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: All Requirements
Tier III: 02.11; 02.12; 02.13; 02.14
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspector evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Review Security Plan Changes (IP Section 02.01) (1 Partial)
(1)
(Partial)
The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 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 (PSP) change in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.54(p)(2) since the last performance of this IP and PSP revision 17 remains current.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===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)
=
- (1) Unit 1 (07/2020 through 07/2021)
Unit 2 (07/2020 through 07/2021)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 27, 2021, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. J. Keenan, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
NRC ID Trend in PAF Turnstile Repairs
08/26/2021
Security Training Files
N/A
LMS Site Status for Selected Qual Report
08/23/2021
NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor Card-Handgun,
Patrol Rifle
Various
NRA Letter to
Exelon Security
Daylight Rifle Qualification Course - 27 D Approval
01/10/2020
NRA Letter to
Exelon Security
Semi-Automatic Night Fire Rifle Qualification Course
Approval
04/12/2021
Miscellaneous
NRA Letter to
Exelon Security
Thermal Qualification Course of Fire Approval
04/12/2021
Nuclear Security Medical Examination
Nuclear Security Training Program
Exelon Nuclear Security Training
Exelon Nuclear Security Physical Fitness Test Development,
Approval & Conduct
Procedures
Tactical Course Development, Approval & Conduct
Braidwood Station Security Plan
Miscellaneous
Braidwood Station Security Plan
71151
Procedures
LS-AA-2160 Att 1
Monthly Data Elements for NRC ROP Indicator - Protected
Area (PA) Security Equipment Performance Index
July 2020
through July
21