IR 07200032/2025401
| ML25106A143 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 04/17/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Both J NextEra Energy Duane Arnold |
| References | |
| IR 205401 | |
| Download: ML25106A143 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CENTER - INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 07200032/2025401
Dear Justin Both:
On March 20, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) and discussed the results of this inspection with Jeff Miell, Facilities 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.
April 17, 2025
J.Both
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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket No. 07200032
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
07200032
License Number:
General License (ISFSI)
Report Number:
07200032/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0069
Licensee:
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Facility:
Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) ISFSI
Location:
Palo, IA
Inspection Dates:
March 18, 2025, to March 20, 2025
Inspectors:
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
D. Garner, Security Specialist (Nuclear)
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, 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 a security inspection of the Physical Protection Program for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI), 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
Inspection was conducted using the appropriate portions of the Inspection Procedure (IP)
===81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations. The procedure was declared complete when the inspection procedure requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC)2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71 Transportation Packaging. The inspector 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 inspector evaluated the Physical Protection Program for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation. The following elements were evaluated:
Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations===
(1)02.01 a - c; 02.02 a - h; 02.03 a - m; 02.04; 02.05 a - t; 02.06; 02.07 a, b; 02.08 a - c
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On March 20, 2025, the inspectors presented the independent spent fuel storage installation security inspection results to Jeff Miell, Facilities Manager and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
24 LLEA LOA
Brian D. Gardner
Linn County Sheriff
Cedar Rapids, IA
03/04/2024
DEAC Security Plans (ISFSI Security Plan, Training and
Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan)
National Rifle Association of America Law Enforcement
Patrol Rifle Instructor Course Completion Certificates
(44 hours5.092593e-4 days <br />0.0122 hours <br />7.275132e-5 weeks <br />1.6742e-5 months <br />)
Conducted at Doland Police Department, Doland, Alabama
03/14/2025
S.I. - Locks Combination and Location of GSA Approved
Padlock/Cabinets, and SGI Controllers
05/30/2022
Issuance of Order for Interim Safeguards and Security
Compensatory Measures for Duane Arnold Energy Center
10/16/2002
FFL#5-43-04555
Stronghold Corporation AR-15 Armorers Course Completion
Certificate, (3-year Certification)
09/08/2022
NRC Regulatory
Issue Summary
2002-12D
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations Using Dry
Storage NRC Threat Advisory and Protective Measures
System
NS125782
Safety Evaluation Report by NSIR Related to Duane Arnold
Energy Center
PDA 24-002
Audit: Access Authorization Program
05/14/2024
PDA 24-003
Audit: Security (ISFSI)
05/14/2024
81311
Miscellaneous
S.I.22-001
Safeguards Information
05/30/2022
SMP-1
Testing and Maintenance Requirements for Security
Equipment
SMP-2
PIDS System Testing & Quarterly PIDS Surveillance
Inspection
SMP-4
Security CCTV Testing and Security Low-Light Technologies
Inspection
SMP-9
Weapons Firing and Maintenance Log
SOP-11
Integrated Response Plan with LLEA
SOP-15
Locks and Keys
SOP-16
Security Building and CAS Access
SOP-3
Security Compensatory Measures
SOP-4
Alarm Station Operations
SOP-5
Alarm Responses
SOP-6
Communications
SOP-7
ISFSI Access and Controls
Control of Security Sensitive Equipment
Security Badge Control and Use
Conduct of Personnel Searches
Vehicle and Material Searches
81311
Procedures
Visitor Access Control
13