IR 07200035/2024401
| ML24220A202 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 08/19/2024 |
| From: | Christopher Jewett NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Schuetz R Energy Northwest |
| Jewett C | |
| References | |
| IR 2024401 | |
| Download: ML24220A202 (7) | |
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August 19, 2024
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000397/2024402 and 07200035/2024401
Dear Robert Schuetz:
On July 18, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Columbia Generating Station and discussed the results of this inspection with you 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, Christopher A. Jewett, Acting Branch Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket No. 07200035 License No. NPF-21
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket No.
07200035
License No.
Report No.
07200035/2024401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-401-0017
Licensee:
Energy Northwest
Facility:
Columbia Generating Station
Location:
Richland, WA
Inspection Dates:
July 15, 2024, to July 18, 2024
Inspectors:
R. Lanfear, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Christopher A. Jewett, Acting Branch 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 Columbia Generating Station, in accordance with the Inspection Procedure 81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations.
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 Inspection Procedure 81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations, and review of general license requirements contained in 72.212(b), the approved physical security plan, and applicable independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) security orders. 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.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations
- (1) Inspection Scope 02.01 Review of General License Requirements a. The inspector verified the licensee protects the spent fuel against the design basis threat of radiological sabotage in accordance with the provisions and requirements as are set forth in the licensees physical security plan pursuant to 10 CFR 73.55 and the conditions and exemptions under the provisions of 10 CFR 72.212(b)(9) and any site-specific security orders.
b. The inspector verified the licensees ISFSI physical protection measures do not decrease the effectiveness of the physical protection program for the protection of vital equipment associated with the reactor and spent fuel pool required by 10 CFR 73.55. (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(i))
c. The inspector verified the storage of spent fuel is within a protected area (PA), in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55(e), but need not be within a separate vital area.
Existing PAs may be expanded or new PAs added for the purpose of storage of spent fuel in accordance with the general license. (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(ii))
d. The inspector verified, at a minimum, personnel searches are performed by physical pat-down searches or by firearms and explosives detection equipment prior to admission to the PA. (10 CFR 73.55(h)(3)) and (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(iii))
e. The inspector verified that the PA assessment capability provides for the assessment of detected activity at the PA perimeter and the initiation of timely response. (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(iv) and 10 CFR 73.55(i)(3))
f. The inspector verified the licensee protects safeguards information against unauthorized disclosure. (10 CFR 73.21 and 10 CFR 73.22)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On July 18, 2024, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Grover Hettel and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
AU-DC-24
ISFSI Program Audit
05/02/2024
SPIC-SEC-23
ISFSI Escort Procedure
SPIP-SEC-05
Personnel Search Officers/Security Communications Center
Officer/Protected Area Access Point
SPIP-SEC-09
Intrusion Detection System, Alarm Annunciation, Operability
Test, Inspection and Maintenance Records
SPIP-SEC-19
Key and Lock
SPIP-SEC-22
ISFSI Access Control Personnel/Vehicle Search Officer
SPIP-SEC-24
ISFSI Security Patrol and Response
Procedures
SPIP-SEC-49
Intrusion Detection System Operability Test
81311
Self-Assessments
GBP-ASU-03
Energy Northwest Snapshot Self-Assessment Report
5/16/2024