IR 05000528/2023403
| ML23313A170 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 11/13/2023 |
| From: | Ray Kellar NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Heflin A Arizona Public Service Co |
| References | |
| IR 2023403 | |
| Download: ML23313A170 (9) | |
Text
November 13, 2023
SUBJECT:
PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2023403 AND 05000529/2023403 AND 05000530/2023403
Dear Adam Heflin:
On November 2, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. On November 7, 2023, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Cory Harbor, Vice President, Nuclear Regulatory & Oversight 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:
05000528/2023403, 05000529/2023403 and 05000530/2023403
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-403-0006
Licensee:
Arizona Public Service
Facility:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Location:
Tonopah, AZ
Inspection Dates:
October 30, 2023 to November 03, 2023
Inspectors:
R. Lanfear, Physical Security Inspector
T. Weir, Physical Security 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
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:
Access Authorization
(1)
- Tier I: All requirements
- Tier II: All requirements
- Tier III: All requirements
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
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) October 1, 2022 through September 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 November 7, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Cary Harbor, Vice President, Nuclear Regulatory & Oversight and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
23-03368, 23-
01393, 23-03198,
2-01353, 22-
08561, 22-08562,
2-08564, 23-
00055, 22-10097,
23-06617
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
23-11601, 23-
11485
Miscellaneous
Audit 2023-005
Fitness for Duty (FFD) and Access Authorization (AA)
Personnel Escorted Access Processing
Palo Verde Badging Procedure
Access Authorization
Procedures
Personnel Access Data System (PADS) Process
Self-Assessments
Access
Authorization
Readiness
Access Authorization Readiness
06/02/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
2-04696, 22-
265, 22-08871,
23-05971, 23-
04622, 23-05971,
23-01140, 23-
08061, 23-07314,
23-03374, 23-
249, 23-03592,
23-03368, 23-
00055, 23-10097,
23-06617
Corrective Action
Documents
23-11608, 23-
11602, 23-11564,
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Resulting from
Inspection
23-11565
Protected Area Security Extension (PASE) and Security
Headquarters Access Control and Operation
Rev. 34
Personnel Escorted Access Processing
Rev. 38
Protected Area Warehouse, Sally Port and ISFSI Access
Rev. 46
Security Escort Duties
Rev. 24
Security Lock and Key Control
Rev. 50
Personnel Access to Protected and Vital Areas
Rev. 39
Control of Safeguards Information
Rev. 37
SOCA Vehicle Access, Egress and Parking Controls
Rev. 23
Protected and Vital Area Vehicle Access
Rev. 14
Security Ingress Equipment Testing
Rev. 2
Security Doors, Hatches, and Turnstiles Testing
Rev. 3
Procedures
SOCA Access Control
Rev. 8
23-001
Nuclear Security Audit
Rev. 0
Self-Assessments
23-07414
NRC Security Baseline Inspection Readiness Assessment
Checklist
07/18/2023