IR 05000528/2020411
| ML20280A873 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 10/09/2020 |
| From: | Ray Kellar Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Lacal M Arizona Public Service Co |
| References | |
| IR 2020411 | |
| Download: ML20280A873 (7) | |
Text
October 9, 2020
SUBJECT:
PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 -
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2020411, 05000529/2020411, AND 05000530/2020411
Dear Ms. Lacal:
On September 24, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3. On September 24, 2020, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. S. West, Director, Emergency Services, 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,
/RA James R. Larsen Acting for/
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:
05000528/2020411, 05000529/2020411, and 05000530/2020411
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-411-0008
Licensee:
Arizona Public Service
Facility:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3
Location:
Tonopah, AZ
Inspection Dates:
September 21, 2020 to September 25, 2020
Inspectors:
D. Hostetter, Physical Security Inspector
C. Jewett, 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 NRC 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
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)
- Tier I: All requirements
- Tier II: 7 Requirements [02.09 a, 02.10 a, 02.11 a,c,d, 02.12 a, 02.13 a]
- Tier III: 1 Requirement [02.14]
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
===procedure elements:
Security Training===
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 7 Requirements [02.05 b-c, 02.06 b, 02.07 a, 02.08 a, 02.09 a-b]
- Tier III: 2 Requirements [02.10, 02.13 a]
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 24, 2020, the inspectors presented the NRC inspection results to Mr. S. West, Director, Emergency Services, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Corrective
Actions
20-09937, 20-10414, 20-10852
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
20-11953, 20-11961, 20-11963, 20-11971, 20-12009, 20-
2059
Miscellaneous
Nuclear
Assurance
Department
Audit Plan and Report, Cyber and Nuclear Security
2018-008 & 2019-001
Revision 1
PV-E2293
Security Compensatory Post Worksheets
Multiple
Security Event
Logs
September 2019 - September 2020
Procedures
Procedure Action Request
Multiple
Procedure & Work Instruction Use & Adherence
Revision 19
Conduct of Security
Revision 53
Security Weapons and Equipment Control
Revision 34
Safety/Security Interface
Revision 10
Security Ingress Equipment Testing
Revision 2
Security Perimeter Intrusion Detection Testing
Revision 8
Security Doors, Hatches, and Turnstiles Testing
Revision 3
Security Miscellaneous Testing
Revision 1
SOCA Access Facility (SAF) Post 1
Revision 8
Conduct of Maintenance
Revision 84
Corrective Action
Documents
19-15289, 20-01387, 20-02016, 20-11987, 20-11994, 20-
11996, 20-12070
Miscellaneous
Universal Thermal Mono-Sight
04/14/2020
Basic Pistol Qualifications Course
08/06/2020
Basic Rifle Qualifications Course
08/06/2020
Night Fire Pistol Qualifications Course
2/22/2019
Night Fire Rifle Qualifications Course
2/22/2019
Security Post Orders
004
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Plant Security Plan
2
Universal Thermal Mono-Sight (Gas Mask)
04/14/2020
CSA-61
Cyber Security Tampering Continuing Training
001
ESD 07
Tactical Firearms Qualification
08/05/2020
ESD 30
Familiarization Firearms Enhancement Course
08/21/2020
ESD 86-52
Nuclear Security Training: Tamper Tour Lesson Plan
2
Procedures
Armed Security Personnel Medical Examinations
017
Safety/Security Interface
010
Security Personnel Training
28
Conduct of Security Training
019