IR 07200010/2023401
| ML23353A178 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 12/20/2023 |
| From: | Steven Orth NRC/RGN-III/DRSS/SEPIR |
| To: | Convoy T Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23353A178 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 07200010/2023401
Dear Thomas Convoy:
On November 21, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Greg Brown, Plant Manager, 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, Steven K. Orth, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket No. 07200010
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
07200010
License Number:
Report Number:
07200010/2023401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-401-0084
Licensee:
Northern States Power Company
Facility:
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant
Location:
Welch, MN
Inspection Dates:
August 28, 2023 to November 21, 2023
Inspectors:
S. Cavanaugh, Physical Security Inspector
M. Ziolkowski, Sr. Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident
Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) security inspection at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, in accordance with the Spent Fuel Storage Oversight Process. The Spent Fuel Storage Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe storage of spent nuclear fuel. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/waste/spent-fuel-storage/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 2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations And for 10 CFR Part 71 Transportation Packagings. 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.
ISFSI SECURITY
===81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations The inspectors evaluated the Physical Protection Program for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. The following elements were evaluated for this specific licensed ISFSI:
Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations===
- (1) Requirements: 02.09 a-z
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 21, 2023, the inspectors presented the independent spent fuel storage installation security inspection results to Greg Brown, Plant Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Independent Spent
Fuel Storage Installation Security Plan
08/05/2022
NEI 11-08 Physical Security Plan Change Evaluation
08/05/2022
11/29/2016
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant ISFSI Training and
Qualification Plan
1-2200
LLEA Agreement PINGP and Redwing Police Department
06/22/2023
CAP 01192644
Additional Information to Address ISFSI Inspection Issue July
2009
07/29/2009
LM-0311
Qualified Totals
Sample of officer current Qualifications
08/29/2023
Miscellaneous
Zone Alarm
History Report
Sample of Alarms
08/30/2023
FP-S-FSIP-16
Security Training
FP-S-FSIP-17
Security Program Administration
SP 1379
Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) Performance
Test
Procedures
SP 1651
Weekly Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS)
Operability Test
23 No 013
Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Test for
Nuclear Security Officers. Job Analysis-Final
06/01/2023
81311
Self-Assessments
23 No. 030
Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Test for
Nuclear Security Officers Test Validation-Final
06/01/2023