IR 05000528/2021401
| ML21256A034 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 09/14/2021 |
| From: | Ray Kellar Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Marjorie Mclaughlin Arizona Public Service Co |
| References | |
| IR 2021401 | |
| Download: ML21256A034 (6) | |
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September 14, 2021
SUBJECT:
PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2021401 AND 05000529/2021401 AND 05000530/2021401
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
On August 26, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. On August 26, 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, Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 05000528 and 05000529 and 05000530 License Nos. NPF-41 and NPF-51 and NPF-74
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000528, 05000529 and 05000530
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000528/2021401, 05000529/2021401 and 05000530/2021401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-401-0011
Licensee:
Arizona Public Service Company
Facility:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Location:
Tonopah, AZ
Inspection Dates:
August 23, 2021 to August 26, 2021
Inspector:
D. Hostetter, 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, 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.
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. 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.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program
The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program by completing the following inspection
elements: Fitness For Duty Program
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: All Requirements
Tier III: All Requirements
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 26, 2021, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Mike McLaughlin, Site Vice President, Site 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
CR-17-01444, CR-17-01445, CR-17-17758, CR-20-09806,
CR-20-14940, CR-20-16193, CR-21-06748
Multiple
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
CR-21-09987
08/23/2021
Fatigue
Management
End of Year Fatigue Management Review
Multiple
FFD Records
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Pre-Access, Random, For-
Cause, Post Event and Follow-up
Multiple
Nantel Study
Guides
Multiple
Nuclear
Assurance
Department Audit
Report
09/03/2019
Nuclear
Assurance
Department Audit
Report
08/25/2017
Testing Services
Contract
Testing Services between APS and Medtox Laboratories, a
division of Laboratory Corporation of American Holdings
10/26/2018
Miscellaneous
Training Records
MRO/SAE/Licensed Physician and FFD Technicians
Multiple
Managing Personnel Fatigue
Revision 12
Revision 45
Drug & Alcohol Testing Collection & Evaluation
Revision 39
Access Authorization
Revision 46
Security Event Reporting
Revision 24
Procedures
Intoxiliyzer 8000
Breath Alcohol Testing Instruction
Revision 11