ML25099A171
| ML25099A171 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Catawba  |
| Issue date: | 04/10/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS |
| To: | Wylie E Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25099A171 (8) | |
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Ernest J. Wylie Security Director Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC 4800 Concord Rd York, SC 29745
SUBJECT:
CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 & 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000413/2025401 AND 05000414/2025401
Dear Ernest J. Wylie:
On March 27, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 & 2 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, Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Nuclear Security Branch Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security Docket Nos. 05000413 and 05000414 License Nos. NPF-35 and NPF-52
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/ encl: Distribution via LISTSERV April 9, 2025 Signed by Worosilo, Jannette on 04/09/25
SUNSI Review X
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Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RII/DFRSS/NSB RII/DFRSS/NSB RII/DFRSS/NSB RII/DFRSS/NSB RII/DFRSS/NSB NAME J. Justice J. Tornow J. Stovall D. Egelstad J. Worosilo DATE 4/9/25 4/9/25 4/9/25 4/9/25 4/9/25
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Inspection Report Docket Numbers:
05000413 and 05000414 License Numbers:
NPF-35 and NPF-52 Report Numbers:
05000413/2025401 and 05000414/2025401 Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0045 Licensee:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Facility:
Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 & 2 Location:
York, SC Inspection Dates:
January 13, 2025 to January 16, 2025 (Corporate Office)
March 24, 2025 to March 27, 2025 (Catawba Nuclear Station)
Inspectors:
D. Egelstad, Physical Security Inspector J. Justice, Sr. Physical Security Inspector J. Stovall, Physical Security Inspector J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Nuclear Security Branch Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 &
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.
3 INSPECTION SCOPES Inspections 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) 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.
SAFEGUARDS 71130.01 - Access Authorization The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:
Access Authorization (1 Sample)
(1)
Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: All Requirements Tier III: All Requirements 71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from IP:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)
Tier I: All requirements Tier II: 02.09 (a, b), 02.11 (a, d)
Tier III: 02.14, 02.15 (c) 71130.07 - Security Training The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Training (1 Sample)
(1)
Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: 02.05(a, b, c, d), 02.06(a, b), 02.07(a), 02.08(a), 02.09(a, b)
Tier III: 02.10, 02.11(a), 02.12(a, b), 02.13(a, b, c)
4 71130.08 - Fitness-For-Duty Program The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program by completing the following inspection elements:
Fitness-For-Duty Program (1 Sample)
(1)
Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: (02.05 a-l, 02.06 a-g, 02.07, 02.08, 02,09 a, b, c, d)
Tier III: (02.10, 02.11 a, 02.12 a, 02.14 a, b, c)
INSPECTION RESULTS No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On March 27, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Ernest J. Wylie and other members of the licensee staff.
On January 16, 2025, the inspectors provided a debrief covering the results of the inspection at the Kings Mountain access authorization and fitness for duty facility to Teddy Reed and other members of the licensee staff.
5 DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Inspection Procedure Type Designation Description or Title Revision or Date Corrective Action Documents 02540300 02540899 Various Access Authorization Personnel Records Miscellaneous Various Self-Screener Audits AD-SY-ALL-0301 Nuclear Worker Unescorted Access Authorization Program Revision 11 AD-SY-ALL-0310 Access Authorization Processing Revision 11 AD-SY-ALL-0320 Personnel Access Data System (PADS)
Revision 5 AD-SY-ALL-0340 Access Authorization Training and Qualification Program Revision 3 AD-SY-ALL-0350 Reviewing Officials Guidance for Access Authorization Revision 4 Procedures AD-SY-ALL-0370 Access Processing of Foreign Nationals Revision 4 02411430-05 2022 PADS Self-Assessment 05/19/2022 71130.01 Self-Assessments 02432397-05 Psychological Testing 07/05/2022 Corrective Action Documents 2518887 2517013 2530114 AD-SY-ALL-0600 Testing and Inspection of Security Equipment and Barriers Rev. 00 AD-SY-ALL-0610 Nuclear Security Equipment Maintenance Program Rev. 01 AD-SY-CNS-0201
[SGI] CNS Security Operations Rev. 12 AD-SY-CNS-0600 CNS Security Testing and Inspection of Security Equipment and Barriers Rev. 13 71130.04 Procedures AD-SY-CNS-0610 CNS Security Equipment Maintenance Rev. 10 AD-SY-ALL-0510 Security Program Systematic Approach to Training Rev. 05 AD-SY-ALL-0520 Security Training Rev. 07 AD-SY-ALL-0520 Weapons Maintenance, Testing and Accountability Rev. 08 AD-SY-ALL-0524 Security On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Task Performance Evaluation (TPE)
Rev. 02 71130.07 Procedures AD-SY-ALL-0540 Security Range Safety and Control Rev. 11 71130.08 Corrective Action Documents 02532174 02521189 02439065 02416953 02410238
6 Inspection Procedure Type Designation Description or Title Revision or Date 02415751 2023 NRC FFD Program Performance Data Report Miscellaneous Generic Fitness For Duty and Behavioral Observation Lesson Plan Revision 4 AD-SY-ALL-0110 Protection of Information Related to Nuclear Security Revision 10 AD-SY-ALL-0401 Fitness For Duty Program Revision 7 AD-SY-ALL-0405 Fitness For Duty Violations Revision 6 AD-SY-ALL-0410 Fitness For Duty Drug and Alcohol Collections Revision 7 AD-SY-ALL-0415 Fitness For Duty Blind Performance Testing Procedure Revision 005 AD-SY-ALL-0420 Fitness For Duty Unscheduled Call Out Revision 2 AD-SY-ALL-0440 Fitness For Duty Training and Qualification Program Revision 3 AD-SY-ALL-0451 Behavior Observation Program Revision 6 AD-SY-ALL-0460 Managing Fatigue and Work Hour Limits Revision 8 Procedures PY-SY-ALL-0004 Duke Energy Nuclear Generation Fitness For Duty Policy Revision 3