IR 05000498/2021402
| ML21224A016 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 08/16/2021 |
| From: | Ray Kellar Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Gerry Powell South Texas |
| References | |
| IR 2021402 | |
| Download: ML21224A016 (9) | |
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August 16, 2021
SUBJECT:
SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2021402 AND 05000499/2021402
Dear Mr. Powell:
On July 30, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at South Texas Project. On July 29, 2021, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you 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 Nos. 05000498 and 05000499 License Nos. NPF-76 and NPF-80
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000498 and 05000499
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000498/2021402 and 05000499/2021402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-402-0011
Licensee:
STP Nuclear Operating Company
Facility:
South Texas Project
Location:
Wadsworth, TX
Inspection Dates:
July 26, 2021 to July 30, 2021
Inspectors:
D. Hostetter, Sr Physical Security Inspector
A. Meyen, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at South Texas Project, 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
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:
Access Authorization
- (1) Tier I: All requirements
Tier II: All requirements
Tier III: All requirements
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: All Requirements
Tier III: All Requirements
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 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 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 Physical Security Plan Revision 24 remains current.
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) Unit 1 (August 2020 through July 2021)
Unit 2 (August 2020 through July 2021)
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 29, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to G.T. Powell and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-20-1127, CR-
20-11278, CR-20-
279, CR-20-
280, CR 20-
9099, CR-21-758,
CR-21-1055, CR-
21-2545, CR-21-
239, CR-21-
6013, CR-20-
7439
Multiple
AA-013
Psychological Assessment Process
Revision 3
AA-014
PADS Operation and Maintenance
Revision 3
AA-019
Day Access Review Report
Revision 1
AA-022
Transmittal of Access Records
Revision 0
Miscellaneous
AA-024
Finger Printing Process
Revision 5
OPGP-ZA-0006
Revision 11
OPGP09-ZA-
0001
Access Authorization Program
Revision 39
OPGP09-ZA-
0002
Fitness for Duty Program
Revision 35
OPGP09-ZA-
0003
Behavior Observation Program
Revision 18
OPGP09-ZA-
0007
Unescorted Access Evaluation Process
Revision 17
OPGP09-ZA-
0008
Access Authorization Processing Procedure
Revision 8
Procedures
OPGP09-ZA-
0009
Critical Group Screening Process
Revision 5
Self-Assessments
Audit
Pinnacle Investigations, Background Investigation Program
07/10/20
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-20-9859, CR-
20-11901, CR-20-
2779, CR-21-
Multiple
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
1187, CR-21-
2786, CR-21-
5568, CR-21-
27, CR-21-
7054
Security Event
Logs
Multiple
Security
Instruction 1014
General Purpose Log Form 1, Revision 2
Revision 8
Security
Instruction 1014
Access Control Log, Form 15, Revision 1
Revision 8
Miscellaneous
Security
Technical
Instruction
Hazardous Materials - Armed Security Event
2/14/2018
OP0PO4-ZO-SEL
Response to Credible Threat of Sabotage or Tampering
Guidelines
Revision 14
OPGP03-ZA-
0108
Safeguards Information Program
Revision 26
OPGP03-ZS-
0001
Vehicle, Material, and Personnel Access Control
Revision 54
OPGP03-ZS-
0005
Control of Keys, Locks, Cores, Keycards and Passwords
Revision 24
Security
Instruction 2101
Access Control
Revision 35
Security
Instruction 3502
Entry Scan 4 Explosive Detector Testing
Revision 1
Security
Instruction 3702
Explosive Detector Operability Test
Revision 5
Security
Instructions 3503
Walk Through Metal Detector Performance Test
Revision 3
Security
Instructions 3701
Security Operability Tests
Revision 41
Procedures
Security
Instructions 3704
Hand Geometry Unit Test
Revision 4
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Self-Assessments
South Texas
Project Operating
Company
Physical/Cyber Security Quality Audit Report 20-06
09/24/2020
Procedures
Physical Security
Plan
South Texas Project Physical Security Plan, Training and
Qualification, and Safeguards Contingency Plan and
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Revision 24
71151
Procedures
Security
Instructions 1006
Security Performance Indicator Calculator
Revision 12