IR 05000498/2022402
| ML22075A333 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 03/21/2022 |
| From: | Ray Kellar NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS |
| To: | Gerry Powell South Texas |
| References | |
| IR 2022402 | |
| Download: ML22075A333 (7) | |
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March 21, 2022
SUBJECT:
SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2022402 AND 05000499/2022402
Dear Mr. Powell:
On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at South Texas Project and discussed the results of this inspection with Ms. Kimberly Harshaw, Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, 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 Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
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:
05000498/2022402 and 05000499/2022402
Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-402-0010
Licensee:
STP Nuclear Operating Company
Facility:
South Texas Project
Location:
Wadsworth, TX
Inspection Dates:
February 7, 2022 to February 10, 2022
Inspector:
J. Rollins, Sr Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief
Physical Security Branch
Div 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 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
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: 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:
Security Plan Changes (1 Partial)
- (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 Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.54(p)(2) since the last performance of this IP. Revision 24 of the licensee's Physical Security Plan was finalized on June 26, 2019 and 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 Sample)
- (1) February 1, 2021, through January 31,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On February 10, 2022, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Ms. Kimberly Harshaw and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
21-8176, 21-8188, 21-8438, 21-9342, 21-9609, 21-11300,
21-12148, 21-12372, 21-12396
Miscellaneous
South Texas Project Physical Security Plan
NOC-NOC-
2035924
SGI Repository Custodians List
February 2,
22
RSS POL-1317
Remote Search and Seal Policy and Procedure
11/14/2022
Procedures
Vehicle, Material, and Personnel Access Control
Control of Keys, Locks, Cores, Keycards and Passwords
SEC2
Response to a Credible Threat of Sabotage or Tampering
Guideline
AA-010
Security Badging
Security
Instruction 2101
Access Control
Security
Instruction 2402
Alarm Station Operator
Security
Instruction 3302
Turnstile Electrical Test
Security
Instruction 3701
Security Equipment Operability Tests
Self-Assessments 21-08
Physical/Cyber Security Quality Audit Report
Work Orders
PIDAS Illuminator Testing, Maintenance, and Calibration
Instructions
71151
Miscellaneous
Security Performance Indicator Records from February 2021
to January 2022
Procedures
Security
Instruction 1006
Security Performance Indicator Calculation
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