IR 05000456/2023401
| ML23290A266 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 10/18/2023 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Rhoades D Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23290A266 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2023401 AND 05000457/2023401
Dear David Rhoades:
On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Braidwood Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Christopher Abbott, Senior Manager, Site Security, 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, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security 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:
05000456/2023401 and 05000457/2023401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-401-0052
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
Facility:
Braidwood Station
Location:
Braceville, IL
Inspection Dates:
January 23, 2023 to September 29, 2023
Inspectors:
A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
J. Kutlesa, Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, 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 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
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, f, i
- Tier III: 02.09
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following inspection elements:
Protective Strategy Evaluation (2 Samples)
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 02.05 a; 02.06 a, d, g, i - n; 02.07 a - e
- Tier III: 02.09 a, b; 02.10a; 02.11 a
- (2) Evaluated the licensee annual FOF drill conducted on September 21, 2023
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 - e, i - k; 02.06 a - g; 02.07 a - e; 02.08 a, b; 02.09 a - e
- Tier III: 02.10; 02.11 a; 02.12 a; 02.13 a - c
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On September 29, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Christopher Abbott, Senior Manager, Site Security, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Access Control Device: Key/Core Inventories and Change
Outs
06/24/2022,
07/05/2022,
09/04/2022,
06/26/2023
Duress Checks
05/01/2022 -
2/22/2022;
07/27/2023 -
08/03/2023
Access Control Turnstile Testing Logs
07/30/2023
Uninterruptible Power Supply Operating Experience
Diagrams
04/04/2023
Control and Classification of Safeguards Information (SGI)
and Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information
(SUNSI)
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-101-106-
F-01
Safeguards Information Control Data Sheet Logs
Exelon Security Search Processes
Conducting Patrols
Operation of the Security Control Centers
Procedures
SY-BR-101-112
Braidwood Search Operations
Self-Assessments
PI-AA-126-1001-
F-01
Self-Assessment Plan: 04668449, Pre-NRC Inspection
07/06/2023
Braidwood Station Security Plan, Training and Qualification
Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Independent Spent
Fuel Storage Installation Security Program
Large Vehicle Analysis
06/02/2016
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-150-102-
F-09
Exercise Operations Action Report
ENG-001, Design Change Package
Observation and Inspection of Security Barriers
Procedures
SY-AA-101-132-
1003
Responding to an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) - SUNSI
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Integrated Response Plan with Off-Site Response Agencies
SY-AA-101-133-
F-01
LLEA Response Capability
2/15/2023
Security Drills and Exercises
Timelines (SUNSI)
Primary and Alternate Adversary Pathways: Security Drills
and Exercises
Procedures
SY-BY-101-116
Braidwood Security Vehicle and Foot Patrols
Miscellaneous
Initial and Refresher FFD Training Records Samples
07/31/2023
Procedures
Access Authorization Program
Self-Assessments
PI-AA-126-1001-
F-01
Self-Assessment Plan 04668453, Security Pre-NRC
Self Assessment for Fitness for Duty
07/31/2023
through
08/04/2023