IR 05000528/2022403
| ML22285A194 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 10/14/2022 |
| From: | Ray Kellar NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Heflin A Arizona Public Service Co |
| Kellar R | |
| References | |
| IR 2022403 | |
| Download: ML22285A194 (11) | |
Text
October 13, 2022
SUBJECT:
PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2022403 AND 05000529/2022403 AND 05000530/2022403
Dear Mr. Heflin:
On September 27, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. On September 27, 2022, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. E. Pittman, 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, Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket Nos. 05000528,05000529, 05000530 License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000528, 05000529 and 05000530
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000528/2022403, 05000529/2022403 and 05000530/2022403
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2022-403-0007
Licensee:
Arizona Public Service
Facility:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Location:
Tonopah, AZ
Inspection Dates:
September 12, 2022 to September 27, 2022
Inspectors:
J. Buchanan, Physical Security Inspector
N. Cuevas, Resident Inspector
D. Hostetter, Physical Security Inspector
C. Jewett, Physical Security Inspector
E. Lantz, Resident Inspector
L. Merker, Senior Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Ray L. Kellar, P.E., 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 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
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
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from this IP, dated January 1, 2019.
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: All Requirements Tier III: All Requirements
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 (02.03 d, e, non-applicable)
Tier II: All Requirements
Tier III: All Requirements (02.14 a, b, and c, non-applicable)
71130.14 - Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
The inspectors evaluated the security target set program. The following elements were evaluated:
Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
(1)02.01, 02.02 (a-e, f non-applicable), 02.03 (non-applicable), 02.04 (a-b),
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 27, 2022, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. E. Pittman, Director, Emergency Services Division, and other members of the licensee staff.
On September 27, 2022, the inspectors presented the target set inspection results to Mr.
E. Pittman, 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
2-06918,
2-07374,
2-07396,
2-07502,
2-07513,
2-07551,
2-07970,
2-08031,
2-08139,
2-08208,
2-08251,
2-08422,
2-08668,
2-08683,
2-08775.
2-09521,
AND 22-09659.
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2-09617 AND 22-09692
Quarterly Delay Netting, Doors, Tools, and Slider Testing
06/09/2022
Security Tour Equipment Checks
05-01/2022
thru
05/10/2022
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Security Plan,
Training and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency
Plan, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Security Program.
Miscellaneous
Performance Indicators
10/01/2021
thru
06/30/2022
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Protected Area Intrusion Detection Performance Testing
03/07/2022
thru
03/31/2022
SOCA Access Facility Turnstile Performance Testing
03/31/2022
Protected Area Perimeter Intrusion Detection System
Performance Testing
09/02/2021
Protected Area Perimeter Intrusion Detection System, CCTV
and PTZ Operability Testing
09/07/2021
Proximity Reader, BMS and Turnstile Testing
09/16/2021
thru
09/30/2021
SOCA Access Facility Turnstile Performance Testing
09/12/2021
SOCA Pop-Up Barrier and PA Vehicle Delay Barrier
Performance Testing
09/08/2021
Hardened Barrier Door Performance Testing
09/08/2021
PASE Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Operability
Testing
04/05/2022
thru
04/26/2022
SOCA Checkpoint - Outbound Gate Intrusion Detection
System Operability Testing.
03/02/2022
thru
04/06/2022
SOCA Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Intrusion
Detection System Operability Testing
03/03/2022
thru
04/27/2022
Alarm/Event Condition Report
09/13/2022
Condition Reporting Process
Security Weapons and Equipment Control
Security Ingress Equipment Testing
Security Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Testing
Security Doors, Hatches, and Turnstiles Testing
Security Miscellaneous Testing
SOCA Access Facility (SAF) - Post 1
Security CAS/SAS Operations
Procedures
Maintenance of Plant Security Systems Components
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Self-Assessments
2-05653
4967363
Outdoor Microwave Link Receiver Zone 133
10/07/2019
5135918
Perform Annual Security UPS & Battery Inspection
08/20/2020
5195732
Outdoor Microwave Link Receiver Zone
04/26/2021
245350
Security Building Basement
11/11/2021
245350
Perform Annual Security UPS & Battery Inspection
11/11/2021
267484
Security Diesel Generator
11/17/2021
294535
Security Diesel Generator
2/15/2022
5304307
04/01/2022
5316963
Perform Loss of Power Test for the Security Diesel
05/18/2022
5343644
Perform Loss of Power Test for the Security Diesel
08/31/2022
5344969
Perform Annual Security UPS & Battery Inspection
08/25/2022
thru
11/11/2021
20644
Alarm Station Cameras
2/17/2022
5434939
Communications Cabinet
08/04/2022
5467908
Badging Workstation
08/23/2022
5468177
Excessive Number of Intrusion Alarms
09/09/2022
Work Orders
5468700
Diesel Generator Train A Missile Door
08/24/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
Condition Reports
20-05578, 20-11505, 20-11994, 20-16399, 21-03298, 21-
219, 21-13882, 22-06868, 22-06871, 22-06883, 22-08636
Multiple
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Condition Reports
2-09613, 22-09615, 22-09686, 22-09694, 22-09698
Multiple
ESD-01
Physical Agility
Version 2
ESD-07
Tactical Firearms Qualification
08/18/2022
ESD-30
Familiarization Firearms Enhancement Course
08/18/2022
ESD-31
Familiarization Firearms Enhancement
08/18/2022
ESD-86-06
Power to Arrest, Authority to Detain, and Handcuffing
Revision 0
ESD-86-08
Pepper Spray
Revision 4
ESD-86-18
Use of Force
Revision 4
Miscellaneous
ESD-86-33
Security Access Facility
Revision 4
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
ESD-86-34
Security Owner Controlled Area (SOCA Checkpoint)
Revision 5
ESD-86-48
Rifle
Revision 0
ESD-86-49
Handgun
Revision 0
Familiarization
Fire Course
Universal Thermal Mono-Sight
01/07/2022
PVGS Appendix
B
Day Fire Pistol Course
08/06/2020
PVGS Appendix
B
Day Rifle Course
08/06/2020
PVGS Appendix
B
Night Fire Pistol Course
01/06/2022
PVGS Appendix
B
Night Fire Rifle Course
01/06/2022
Task Performer
Evaluator
Instructor/Job Familiarization Guide
11/01/2018
Security Weapons, & Equipment Control
Revision 35
Security Personnel Training
Revision 28
Conduct of Security Training
Revision 21
Security Training Fire Range Operations
Revision 5
Record Management Control
Revision 35
Procedures
Physical Security
Plan
PVNGS Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan,
Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Independent Spent Fuel
Storage Installation
Revision 23
Self-Assessments
NRC Security
Baseline
Inspection
Readiness
Assessment
Checklist
Self-Assessment (22-05652)
06/04/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
17-17929, 19-04591, 19-06510, 19-08882, 19-12038, 19-
13608, 20-01522, 20-02657, 20-12420, 21-06647, 21-11784,
2-06616, 22-07289
Corrective Action
Documents
2-10066, 22-10067
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Resulting from
Inspection
PVNGS Target Sets
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Target Set Basis
PVNGS Design Basis Manual Safety Injection System
13-CH-003
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Controls Analysis
Package Chemical & Volume Control System Units 1, 2, 3
Group 3, Transmitters
13-NS-C096
Internal Flooding PRA - Characterization of Flood Scenarios
Miscellaneous
OMA-CH-03
Palo Verde Generating Station Ongoing Monitoring and
Assessment (OM&A) Report Chemical & Volume Control
System (CH) Units 1, 2, 3 Group 3, Transmitters
Target Set Development
Security Contingencies
Deliberate Acts Against PVNGS
Watch Standing Practices
Procedures
Lower Mode Functional Recovery
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