IR 07200044/2024401

Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Inspection Report 07200044/2024401

ML24278A123
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	10/08/2024
From:	Douglas Dodson NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB
To:	Helfin A Arizona Public Service Co
References
IR 2024401
Download: ML24278A123 (6)

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October 08, 2024

SUBJECT:

PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 07200044/2024401

Dear Adam Helfin:

On September 12, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Todd Horton, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Regulatory and 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, Douglas E. Dodson, II, Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Signed by Dodson, Douglas on 10/08/24

A. Helfin 2

Docket No. 07200044 License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 07200044

License Number: NPF-41, NPF-51, and NPF-74

Report Number: 07200044/2024401

Licensee: Arizona Public Service Company

Facility: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station

Location: Tonopah, AZ

Inspection Dates: September 09, 2024, to September 12, 2024

Inspectors: C. Jewett, Senior Physical Security Inspector

Approved By: Douglas E. Dodson, II, 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 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

Unless otherwise noted, independent spent fuel storage installation security inspections were conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection. 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 and Reactor-Related Greater-Than-Class C Waste at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for 10 CFR Part 71 Transportation Packings. 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.

81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations

The inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station was conducted using sections 02.01 through 02.08 of Inspection Procedure 81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations, applicable to 10 CFR Part 50 or Part 52 licensees issued a general license for an independent spent fuel storage installation.

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

• On September 12, 2024, the inspector presented the independent spent fuel storage installation security inspection results to Todd Horton, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Regulatory and Oversight, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

81311 Corrective Action 24-09544, 24-

Documents 09616

Resulting from

Inspection

Miscellaneous Lighting Survey 7/22/2023

Lighting survey 11/11/2023

24-00035, 24-

00562, 24-00563,

24-01150, 24-

2112, 24-02562,

24-03699, 24-

03824, 24-03887,

24-04256, 24-

05157, 24-05161,

24-09091, 24-

09525

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

Headquarters Access Control and Operation

20DP-0SK24 Protected Area Warehouse, Sally Port and ISFSI Access 47

Control and Operations

20DP-0SK30 Security Lock and Key Control 50

20DP-0SK39 Palo Verde Badging Procedure 42

20DP-0SK40 Access Authorization 49

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

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

20DP-0SK71 Security Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Testing11

20DP-0TR04 Security Weapons Maintenance 00

30DP-9MP01 Conduct of Maintenance 85

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