IR 07200059/2023401
| ML23264A081 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 10/05/2023 |
| From: | Daniel Schroeder Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch |
| To: | Reid B Vermont Yankee |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23264A081 (1) | |
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October 5, 2023
SUBJECT:
VERMONT YANKEE - INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 07200059/2023401
Dear Billy Reid:
On September 14, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) security inspection at the Vermont Yankee, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation in Vernon, VT. The inspection covered the licensees physical security plan and the October 16, 2002, Interim Compensatory Measures for Dry Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations Order and was conducted using NRC Inspection Procedure 81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations.
The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed with you and other members of your staff, on September 14, 2023.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, no violations of more than minor security significance were identified.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely, Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Enclosure:
Inspection Report No. 07200059/2023401
REGION I==
INSPECTION REPORT
Docket No.
07200059
License No.
Report No.
07200059/2023401
Licensee:
Northstar Nuclear Decommissioning Company, LLC (Northstar NDC)
Address:
320 Governor Hunt Rd.
Vernon, VT 05354
Location Inspected:
Vermont Yankee, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI)
Inspection Dates:
September 13 - 14, 2023
Inspectors:
Dana Caron, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Sammy McCarver, Physical Security Inspector Chad Davis, Physical Security Inspector (Training)
Joel Edwards, Physical Security Inspector (Training)
Approved by:
Daniel L. Schroeder, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response
Branch, Division of Radiological Safety and Security
REPORT DETAILS
a. Inspection Scope
Inspection activities 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 (IMC) 2690, Inspection Program for Dry Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations. 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. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
The inspectors evaluated this area by reviewing the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) security plan, implementing procedures, and records; conducting interviews with responsible security personnel and plant employees; and performing walk-downs of the ISFSI.
The inspectors: (1) reviewed the access authorization program for the ISFSI; (2) verified and assessed the licensees testing and maintenance program to assure the functionality and reliability of security equipment; and (3) verified that a rapid, capable response to safeguards contingency events had been appropriately developed and effectively implemented.
The inspectors conducted the following specific inspection activities and evaluated the program to determine if: (a) the access authorization program provided reasonable assurance that individuals granted unescorted access to the ISFSI Protected Area (PA)
were trustworthy and reliable and did not constitute an unreasonable risk to public health and safety; (b) procedures were in place to ensure that vehicles accessing the ISFSI PA had proper authorization and were properly searched; (c) keys, locks, combinations, and associated hardware used in the ISFSI PA were properly controlled; (d) the intrusion detection system (IDS) had the ability to detect and assess unauthorized penetration of the ISFSI PA and adequate response capability existed; (e) alarms for the ISFSI IDS annunciated at a continually staffed alarm station; (f) the ISFSI PA was illuminated to facilitate adequate assessment of PA penetration or unauthorized activity; (g) a program was in place for testing and maintenance of the physical protection systems associated with the ISFSI; (h) the spent fuel storage was within a PA and was protected by two barriers; (i) the vehicle barrier system satisfied the design vehicle bomb attack requirements; (j) communications had been established between onsite security forces and a designated response force or local law enforcement agency (LLEA); (k) a security organization with written procedures had been established; (l) members of the security organization were trained, equipped, qualified, and requalified to perform assigned duties; (m) the committed responders provided for an adequate armed response; (n) written response procedures were established and maintained; (o) training included ISFSI activities; (p) safeguards events were being properly reported; (q) audits of the physical protection system were conducted; (r) signs were posted in accordance with requirements; (s) the licensee established an emergency plan; (t) the response force or
LLEA had unimpeded access to the ISFSI PA during contingency events; and (u) staffing, procedures, and resources were adequate to protect against radiological sabotage.
b. Findings and Observations
No findings were identified.
The inspectors reviewed approximately seven condition reports, self and independent assessments, training records, access authorization records, weekly testing records, daily patrol records, and intrusion alarm system performance testing records.
c. Conclusions
No violations of greater than minor security significance were identified.
Exit Meeting Summary
On September 14, 2023, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Billy Reid Jr.,
NorthStar Vice President, and other members of the licensees staff. The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained by the inspectors or documented in this report.
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ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
B. Reid, Site Vice President, NorthStar S. Kelly, Holtec Security International Project Manager A. Stosz, Holtec Security International Security Operations Supervisor
LIST OF ITEMS OPEN, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened None
Opened and Closed None
Closed None
INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED
IP 81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Procedures Vermont Yankee ISFSI PSP, Revision 0 Vermont Yankee ISFSI Defensive Strategy, Revision 0 VY-SP-4, Issue, Control and Inventory of Security Keys, Revision 3 VY-SP-7, ISFSI Access Control, Revision 6 VY-SP-8, Security Force Training and Qualification, Revision 1 VY-SP-13, Operational Inspection and Testing of Security Equipment, Revision 7 VY-SP-16, Unescorted Access Authorization Program, Revision 4 VY-SP-28, Weapons Maintenance Accountability Program, Revision 1 VY-SP-36, Protection of Unclassified Safeguards Information, Revision 0
Condition Reports Reviewed 2020000206 2020000207 2021000027 2021000105 2021000116 2022000218 2023000018
Miscellaneous Documents Vermont Yankee ISFSI Operations Audit VY-IM-21-016