IR 05000458/2020410
| ML20247J467 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 09/03/2020 |
| From: | Ray Kellar Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Vercelli S Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2020410 | |
| Download: ML20247J467 (8) | |
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September 3, 2020
SUBJECT:
RIVER BEND STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000458/2020410
Dear Mr. Vercelli:
On July 24, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at River Bend Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. J. Reynolds, Regulatory Assurance and Performance Improvement Director, 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, Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 05000458 License No. NPF-47
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000458
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-410-0009
Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
River Bend Station
Location:
St. Francisville, LA
Inspection Dates:
July 20, 2020 to July 24, 2020
Inspectors:
D. Holman, Sr Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at River Bend 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.
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: 7 Requirements (02.06 a - d, 02.08 a,b,e)
- Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Review Security Plan Changes (IP Section 02.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) 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 change in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2)since the implementation 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 Sample)
The inspector verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
- (1) The inspector reviewed a sample of PI data from October 2019 through June 2020 with no discrepancies noted.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On July 24, 2020, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. J. Reynolds, Regulatory Assurance and Performance Improvement Director, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
2019-04179
Pepper spray detected in PAP search process
4/7/20
2019-05957
DG 108-G1 came open without key
9/11/19
2019-07800
Visitor denied access (on barred list)
2/10/19
20-00077
Key broke off inside lock
1/7/20
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
20-03022
Minor violation security procedure doesn't implement the
code.
7/21/20
20-03024
Observations on RLP-SEC-PERPAC
7/21/2020
20-03025
Observations on site security procedure SPI-04
7/21/20
20-03042
Minor violation, vegetation on PA barrier
7/21/20
20-03043
SGI container seals observation
7/21/20
20-03069
Minor violation mechanical key design marking
7/22/20
Fleet procedure EN-NS-231 observations
7/21/20
Minor violation procedure does not implement the code.
7/23/20
Miscellaneous
EN-NS-232 RI,
Visitor Escort Responsibilities Sheet (Typical)
Unknown
Lock/Key
Inventory
Core Issued to Active
6/24/20
MA 100022
Revision 0D
SAFRAN, Morpho, Itemiser 4DX-COMM, User's Guide
2015-2016
PA Visitor
Responsibilities
River Bend Security, PA Escorted Visitor Guidance 1 - 10.
October
2012
Procedures
Corrective Action Program
Revision 40
Unescorted Access Authorization Program
Revision 27
EN-NS-101-06
Terminating, Denial and Appeal of Unescorted Access
Authorization/Unescorted Access
Revision 5
Protection of Unclassified Safeguards Information
Revision 16
Protected Area Search
Revision 2
General Employee Security Responsibilities
Revision 2
SDI-012
Security Lock and Key Control
Revision 11
SDI-016
Protected Area and Vital Area Access Control
Revision 11
SPI-02
Patrol Officer
Revision 35
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
SPI-04
Access Control Officer(s)
Revision 67
SPI-06
Alarm Station Supervisor
Revision 67
SPI-09
Vehicle/Material Search
Revision 41