ML21260A022

STP Inspection Report 2021 FOF (IP92707)

ML21260A022
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas, Perkins
Issue date:	09/22/2021
From:	Clark J Security Performance Evaluation Branch
To:	Gerry Powell South Texas
Clark J
References
IR 2021420
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September 21, 2021 Mr. G. T. Powell President and CEO STP Nuclear Operating Company P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, TX 77483

SUBJECT:

SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2021420 AND 05000499/2021420

Dear Mr. Powell:

On August 26, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at South Texas Project, Units 1 and 2. On September 9, 2021, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Aldo Capristo 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, Signed by Clark, Jefferson on 09/21/21 Jefferson K. Clark, Chief Security Performance Evaluation Branch Division of Security Operations Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response Docket Nos. 05000498 and 05000499 License Nos. NPF-76 and NPF-80

Enclosure:

Inspection Report cc w/Encl.: L. Kokensparger, Security Manager ldkokensparger@STPEGS.COM

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR SECURITY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE (NSIR)

INSPECTION REPORT Docket Numbers: 05000498 and 05000499 License Numbers: NPF-76 and NPF-80 Report Number: 05000498/2021420 and 05000499/2021420 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-420-0000 Licensee: STP Nuclear Operating Company Facility: South Texas Project, Units 1 and 2 Location: Wadsworth, Texas Inspection Dates: July 12, 2021, to August 27, 2021 Inspectors: J. Berry, Team Leader E. Byre, Senior Physical Security Inspector R. Lanfear, Physical Security Inspector R. Ober, Senior Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Jefferson K. Clark, Chief Security Performance Evaluation Branch Division of Security Operations Enclosure

SUMMARY

The NRC continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security inspection at South Texas Project, Units 1 and 2, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/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 Unless otherwise noted, 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 2201, Security Inspection Program for Commercial Nuclear Power Reactors. 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. Publicly available IPs are located at:

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.

Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), inspectors were directed to begin teleworking. In addition, regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or a portion of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.

OTHER ACTIVITIES - TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 92707 - Security Inspection of Facilities Impacted by a Local, State, or Federal Emergency Where the NRCs Ability to Conduct Triennial Force-On-Force Exercises is Limited (1 Sample)

NRC inspectors completed this inspection by gathering sufficient information to develop a scenario that can be segmented into limited scope tactical response drills that allows for a limited assessment of the ability of licensees physical security systems and security organization to meet the general performance objective of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 73.55(b) and to ensure changes made to the physical protection program in response to a local, State, or Federal emergency (e.g., state of emergency, disaster, or public health emergency) have not adversely impacted the licensees implementation of their protective strategy.

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REPORT ATTACHMENTS Supplemental Information for the report is considered Safeguards Information and is located separately within the NRCs Safeguards Information Local Area Network and Electronic Safe database (SLES), under NS125814.

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 9, 2021, the inspectors presented the security inspection results to Mr.

Aldo Capristo and other members of the licensee staff.

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DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or Procedure Date 92707 Corrective Action Condition Report CR-21-8992-1 8-25-21 Documents Summary CR-21-8992-2 CR-21-8992-3 CR-21-8992-4 CR-21-8992-5 Miscellaneous EPT446 STP Controller Training Revision 3 SI 2501 Tactical Drill and Force on Force Exercise Program Revision 13 South Texas 2021 Target Sets Revision 5 Project South Texas Physical Security Plan Revision 24 Project SPLP 20.0 Respond to Contingency Events and Execute Protective Revision 2 Strategy 4

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/ETB /ETA NAME RStone RS JBerry JB RLanfear RL JClark JC DATE Sep 20, 2021 Sep 20, 2021 Sep 21, 2021 Sep 21, 2021