IR 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 Docket No. 07200044 License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
07200044
License Number:
Report Number:
07200044/2024401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-401-0022
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
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
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
24-09544, 24-
09616
Lighting Survey
7/22/2023
Lighting survey
11/11/2023
Miscellaneous
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
Protected Area Security Extension (PASE) and Security
Headquarters Access Control and Operation
Protected Area Warehouse, Sally Port and ISFSI Access
Control and Operations
Security Lock and Key Control
Palo Verde Badging Procedure
Access Authorization
Personnel Access to Protected and Vital Areas
Protected and Vital Area Vehicle Access
Security Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Testing
Security Weapons Maintenance
81311
Procedures
Conduct of Maintenance
85