IR 05000461/2021402
| ML21235A138 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Clinton  |
| Issue date: | 08/23/2021 |
| From: | Steven Orth Plant Support Branch II |
| To: | Rhoades D Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2021402 | |
| Download: ML21235A138 (7) | |
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SUBJECT:
CLINTON POWER STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000461/2021402
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On August 6, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Clinton Power Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Ms. N. Plumey, Plant 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, Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000461 License No. NPF-62
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000461
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-402-0064
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:
Clinton Power Station
Location:
Clinton, IL
Inspection Dates:
August 02, 2021 to August 06, 2021
Inspectors:
J. Kutlesa, Physical Security Inspector
A. Woyansky, Security Specialist
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 Clinton Power 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.
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. 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, Clinton Power Station pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements (ML20323A434 for specific exemptions approved). 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 inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following procedure elements:
Protective Strategy Evaluation (2 Samples)
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: All requirements
Tier III: 02.09; 02.10; 02.11
- (2) Observed annual Force-on-Force conducted on 08/03/2021.
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) Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 19 to 20 was implemented based on your determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), that the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan, and that the revised security plan changed continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan. However, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 6, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Ms. N. Plumey, Plant Manager and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Design Analysis Minor Revision
Calculations
Design of Passive VBS
71130.05 NRC Day One Observations
08/02/2021
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
71130.05 NRC Day Four Observations
08/05/2021
Force on Force Drill Folders
2018 - 2020
Security Aid 16
Security Power System Configuration
Security Aid 17
Subterranean Penetration Pictures
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-101-133-
F-01
Supporting Law Enforcement Agency Response Capability
01/19/2021
SY-AA-150-1006-
F-01
Responder Timeline Worksheet
Safety/Security Interface
Procedures
SY-CL-101-501
Site Specific Defensive Strategy
Clinton Power Station Security Plan
Miscellaneous
Clinton Power Station Security Plan
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