ML25234A204
| ML25234A204 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 08/29/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Hafen S Northern States Power Company, Minnesota |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25234A204 (1) | |
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Shawn Hafen Site Vice President Northern States Power Company Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant 2807 West County Road 75 Monticello, MN 55362-9637
SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2025401
Dear Shawn Hafen:
On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant 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, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/ encl: Distribution via LISTSERV August 29, 2025 Signed by Ziolkowski, Michael on 08/29/25
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Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RIII/DRSS RIII/DRSS NAME KMaloney:dc MZiolkowski DATE 08/29/2025 08/29/2025
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Inspection Report Docket Number:
05000263 License Number:
DPR-22 Report Number:
05000263/2025401 Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0083 Licensee:
Northern States Power Company Facility:
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location:
Monticello, MN Inspection Dates:
July 28, 2025, to August 01, 2025 Inspectors:
K. Maloney, Sr Physical Security Inspector Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of 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 Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, 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 71130.02 - Access Control The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following inspection elements:
Access Control (1 Sample)
(1) 2.01.a-e; 2.02.a-g; 2.04.c; 2.05.a; 2.06.c; 2.08.a, d; 2.09; 2.10.a 71130.07 - Security Training The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Training (1 Sample)
(1) 02.01.a; 02.02.a - e; 02.03.a - c; 02.04.a; 02.05.a; 02.06.b; 02.10; 02.13.a INSPECTION RESULTS No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On August 1, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Shawn Hafen and other members of the licensee staff.
4 DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Inspection Procedure Type Designation Description or Title Revision or Date QF2415 Protected & Vital Area Access Control Device Rotation 3
Miscellaneous QF2435 General Key/Lock Change Out Requirements 0
FP-S-FSIP-04 Equipment Inventory, Maintenance, Testing and Calibration 32 FP-S-FSIP-06 Searches 21 FP-S-FSIP-07 Access Control 24 FP-S-FSIP-10 Security Response to Emergency Events 16 71130.02 Procedures FP-S-FSIP-17 Security Program Administration 14 NRA Approval Letter Daylight Thermal Course of Fire NRA Approval Letter Lowlight Qualification Course of Fire 03/07/2023 NRA Approval Letter Daylight Qualification Course of Fire 01/10/2023 2023 No. 013 Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Test for Nuclear Security Officers - Job Analysis - Final 6/01/2026 FL-BSE-008-001 Conduct PA Patrol 4
FL-BSE-008-004O Conduct ISFSI Patrol 3
FL-BSE-026-005O Conduct Tactical Operations of Weapons 18 FL-BSE-500-001L Security Patrols 5
FL-BSE-STATE-002L Legal Authority of the Security Officer 1
MN-1901-13 NRA Range Evaluation Report 09/06/2013 MNPG.TRN.055 Tactical Qualification Course Score Sheet 2
Miscellaneous MNPG.TRN.056 Tactical Qualification Grading Criteria 3
FL-BSE-026-005 Tactical Qualification Course of Fire 6
71130.07 Procedures FP-S-FSIP-16 Security Training 16