IR 05000498/2024402
| ML24296A029 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  (NPF-076, NPF-080) |
| Issue date: | 10/23/2024 |
| From: | Douglas Dodson NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Harshaw K South Texas |
| References | |
| IR 2024402 | |
| Download: ML24296A029 (1) | |
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October 23, 2024
SUBJECT:
SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2024402 AND 05000499/2024402
Dear Kimberly A. Harshaw:
On September 19, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and 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, Douglas E. Dodson, II, Acting Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & 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:
05000498/2024402 and 05000499/2024402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-402-0010
Licensee:
STP Nuclear Operating Company
Facility:
South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Inspection Dates:
September 16, 2024, to September 19, 2024
Inspectors:
T. Weir, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Douglas E. Dodson, II, Chief
Physical Security Branch
Division of Radiological Safety & Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, 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) Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan, revisions 26 to 27 were implemented. Based on the licensees evaluation and in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan and the revised security plan continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspector conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for a potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan; however, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of those changes. Therefore, the changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
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) June 13 through August 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On September 19, 2024, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Kimberly A. Harshaw, Acting President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Nuclear Officer, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-YYYY-NNNN
23-5941, 2023-7736, 2023-8232, 2023-8827, 2023-9047,
23-9170, 2024-1041, 2024-2544, 2024-3084, 2024-3080,
24-3085, 2024-4754, 2024-5395, 2024-5733, 2024-6015
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR-YYYY-NNNN
24-8869, 2024-9047
Procedures
Safeguards Information Program
Procedures
Vehicle, Material and Personnel Access Control
Procedures
Control of Keys, Locks, Cores, Keycards and Passwords
Procedures
Security
Instruction 2101
Access Control
Procedures
Security
Instruction 2201
Patrol and Alarm Response
Procedures
Security
Instruction 3701
Security Equipment Operability Tests
Procedures
Security
Instruction 3702
Explosive Detector Operability Tests
Procedures
Security
Instruction 3704
Hand Geometry Unit Test
Self-Assessments
24 71130.02
Self Assessment Access Control
09/05/2024
Self-Assessments
AUDIT REPORT
NUMBER 23-05
(SE)
STP NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY PHYSICAL
SECURITY QUALITY AUDIT REPORT
09/27/2023
Miscellaneous
Physical Security Plan/Safeguards Contingency Plan
Miscellaneous
Physical Security Plan/Safeguards Contingency Plan
Miscellaneous
Physical Security Plan/Safeguards Contingency Plan
71151
Procedures
1006
Security Performance Indicator Calculation
14