IR 05000498/2021402

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2021402 and 05000499/2021402

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)

Text

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, Signed by Kellar, Ray on 08/16/21 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: NPF-76 and NPF-80 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 Enclosure

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.

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)

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(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 Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.01 Corrective Action CR-20-1127, CR- Multiple

Documents 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

Miscellaneous AA-013 Psychological Assessment Process Revision 3

AA-014 PADS Operation and Maintenance Revision 3

AA-019 31 Day Access Review Report Revision 1

AA-022 Transmittal of Access Records Revision 0

AA-024 Finger Printing Process Revision 5

Procedures OPGP-ZA-0006 PADS Revision 11

OPGP09-ZA- Access Authorization Program Revision 39

0001

OPGP09-ZA- Fitness for Duty Program Revision 35

0002

OPGP09-ZA- Behavior Observation Program Revision 18

0003

OPGP09-ZA- Unescorted Access Evaluation Process Revision 17

0007

OPGP09-ZA- Access Authorization Processing Procedure Revision 8

0008

OPGP09-ZA- Critical Group Screening Process Revision 5

0009

Self-Assessments Audit Pinnacle Investigations, Background Investigation Program 07/10/20

71130.02 Corrective Action CR-20-9859, CR- Multiple

Documents 20-11901, CR-20-

2779, CR-21-

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

1187, CR-21-

2786, CR-21-

5568, CR-21-

27, CR-21-

7054

Miscellaneous Security Event Multiple

Logs

Security General Purpose Log Form 1, Revision 2 Revision 8

Instruction 1014

Security Access Control Log, Form 15, Revision 1 Revision 8

Instruction 1014

Security Hazardous Materials - Armed Security Event 02/14/2018

Technical

Instruction

Procedures OP0PO4-ZO-SEL Response to Credible Threat of Sabotage or Tampering Revision 14

Guidelines

OPGP03-ZA- Safeguards Information Program Revision 26

0108

OPGP03-ZS- Vehicle, Material, and Personnel Access Control Revision 54

0001

OPGP03-ZS- Control of Keys, Locks, Cores, Keycards and Passwords Revision 24

0005

Security Access Control Revision 35

Instruction 2101

Security Entry Scan 4 Explosive Detector Testing Revision 1

Instruction 3502

Security Explosive Detector Operability Test Revision 5

Instruction 3702

Security Walk Through Metal Detector Performance Test Revision 3

Instructions 3503

Security Security Operability Tests Revision 41

Instructions 3701

Security Hand Geometry Unit Test Revision 4

Instructions 3704

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Self-Assessments South Texas Physical/Cyber Security Quality Audit Report 20-06 09/24/2020

Project Operating

Company

71130.09 Procedures Physical Security South Texas Project Physical Security Plan, Training and Revision 24

Plan Qualification, and Safeguards Contingency Plan and

Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation

71151 Procedures Security Security Performance Indicator Calculator Revision 12

Instructions 1006

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