IR 05000528/2023403

NRC Security Inspection Report 05000528 2023403, 05000529 2023403, 05000530 2023403 (Full Report)

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)

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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, Signed by Kellar, Ray on 11/13/23 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: NPF-41, NPF-51 and NPF-74 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 Enclosure

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.

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 Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.01 Corrective Action 23-03368, 23-

Documents 01393, 23-03198,

2-01353, 22-

08561, 22-08562,

2-08564, 23-

00055, 22-10097,

23-06617

Corrective Action 23-11601, 23-

Documents 11485

Resulting from

Inspection

Miscellaneous Audit 2023-005 Fitness for Duty (FFD) and Access Authorization (AA) 0

Procedures 20DP-0SK23 Personnel Escorted Access Processing 38

20DP-0SK39 Palo Verde Badging Procedure 42

20DP-0SK40 Access Authorization 47

20DP-0SK46 Personnel Access Data System (PADS) Process 46

Self-Assessments Access Access Authorization Readiness 06/02/2023

Authorization

Readiness

71130.02 Corrective Action 22-04696, 22-

Documents 10265, 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 23-11608, 23-

Documents 11602, 23-11564,

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Resulting from 23-11565

Inspection

Procedures 20DP-0SK21 Protected Area Security Extension (PASE) and Security Rev. 34

Headquarters Access Control and Operation

20DP-0SK23 Personnel Escorted Access Processing Rev. 38

20DP-0SK24 Protected Area Warehouse, Sally Port and ISFSI Access Rev. 46

20DP-0SK26 Security Escort Duties Rev. 24

20DP-0SK30 Security Lock and Key Control Rev. 50

20DP-0SK42 Personnel Access to Protected and Vital Areas Rev. 39

20DP-0SK43 Control of Safeguards Information Rev. 37

20DP-0sK45 SOCA Vehicle Access, Egress and Parking Controls Rev. 23

20DP-0SK55 Protected and Vital Area Vehicle Access Rev. 14

20DP-0SK70 Security Ingress Equipment Testing Rev. 2

20DP-0SK72 Security Doors, Hatches, and Turnstiles Testing Rev. 3

20DP-0SK99 SOCA Access Control Rev. 8

Self-Assessments 2023-001 Nuclear Security Audit Rev. 0

23-07414 NRC Security Baseline Inspection Readiness Assessment 07/18/2023

Checklist

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