IR 05000528/2020410
| ML20273A056 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 09/29/2020 |
| From: | Ray Kellar Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Lacal M Arizona Public Service Co |
| References | |
| IR 2020410 | |
| Download: ML20273A056 (7) | |
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September 29, 2020
SUBJECT:
PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 -
SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2020410, 05000529/2020410, AND 05000530/2020410
Dear Mrs. Lacal:
On September 23, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3. The NRC inspector 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. 05000528, 05000529, and 05000530 License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51, and NPF-74
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000528, 05000529 and 05000530
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000528/2020410, 05000529/2020410 and 05000530/2020410
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-410-0008
Licensee:
Arizona Public Service Company
Facility:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Inspection Dates:
September 21, 2020 to September 23, 2020
Inspectors:
D. Holman, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, 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.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.02 - Access Control
Access Control (1 Sample)
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 5 Requirements [02.06 c.d, 02.08 a.b.c]
- Tier III: 1 Requirement [02.09]
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) 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 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2)since the implementation of this IP.
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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The inspector verified performance indicator data listed below:
(1)
(October 1, 2019-June 30, 2020)
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 23, 2020, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Mrs. M. Lacal, Executive Vice President 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
20-00806, 20-
00336, 20-10279,
20-01956
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
20-12024, 20-
11889, 20-11924,
20-11941, 20-
11942
Miscellaneous
01-005-20
PVNGS Security Briefing, Unit 2 A5H01
2/12/2020
Test Record
Unit Proximity Reader, BMS And Turnstile Testing, Unit 2, A
H01
2/14/2020
Procedures
Power Block Protected Area Access Control - Post 2, Post 3,
and Post W-3
Revision 33
Protected Area Ingress and Egress Control
Revision 50
Personnel Escorted Access Processing
Revision 37
Sally Port Access Control
Revision 45
Security Escort Duties
Revision 24
Security Lock and Key
Revision 50
Palo Verde Badging Procedure
Revision 40
Personnel Access to Protected and Vital Areas
Revision 36
Protected and Vital Area Vehicle Access
Revision 12
Work Orders
4766325/0
All three unit's A5H01 hatch handles
4/13/2016