IR 05000413/2025420
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| Site: | Catawba  (NPF-035, NPF-052) |
| Issue date: | 12/15/2025 |
| From: | Clark J Security Performance Evaluation Branch |
| To: | Flippin N Duke Energy Carolinas |
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SUBJECT:
CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000413/2025420 AND 05000414/2025420
Dear Nicole Flippin:
On December 4, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2, and discussed the results of this inspection with Ernest J. Wylie (Josh), Security Director, 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, Jefferson K. Clark, Chief Security Performance Evaluation Branch Division of Security Operations Docket Nos. 05000413 and 05000414 License Nos. NPF-35 and NPF-52
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000413 and 05000414
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000413/2025420 and 05000414/2025420
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-420-0004
Licensee:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Facility:
Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:
York, South Carolina
Inspection Dates:
June 23, 2025, to December 05, 2025
Inspectors:
J. Berry, Team Leader, NSIR
J. Brown, Senior Physical Security Inspector, RII
P. Coughlin, Senior Physical Security Inspector, RII
D. Hostetter, Senior Physical Security Inspector, NSIR
J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector, RII
A. Woyansky, Senior Physical Security Inspector, NSIR
Approved By:
Jefferson K. Clark, Chief
Security Performance Evaluation Branch
Division of Security Operations
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 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
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
71130.03 - Contingency Response - Force-On-Force Testing
Contingency Response - Force-On-Force Testing (1 Sample)
- (1) NRC inspectors completed the Contingency Response - Force-on-Force (FOF)
Testing inspection procedure by evaluating the licensees performance in implementing the physical protection program to detect, assess, interdict, and neutralize threats up to, and including, the design basis threat of radiological sabotage. Two NRC-evaluated FOF exercises were conducted for the evaluation.
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 NS126197.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On December 4, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Ernest J. Wylie (Josh), Security Director, 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
Corrective
Actions
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-02
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-03
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-04
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-05
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-06
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-07
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-08
2/2/2025
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-09
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-10
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-11
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-12
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-13
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578207-14
2/2/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578214-02
2/3/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578214-03
2/3/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578214-04
2/3/2025
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578214-05
2/3/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02578214-06
2/3/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02559168-02
06/25/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02559168-03
06/25/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02559168-04
06/25/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02559168-05
06/25/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Corrective
Actions
AR-02559168-06
06/25/2025
Engineering
Evaluations
CNC-1346.07-00-
0001
Engineering Evaluation for the Use of Multiple Integrated
Laser Engagement System (MILES) and Blank Ammunitions
During Force-on-Force Exercises at Catawba Nuclear Station
N/A
Miscellaneous
LP-SY-ALL-0559
Duke Energy, Controller/Evaluator Training
N/A
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
N/A
CNS Response Positions
04/25/2025
Miscellaneous
N/A
Catawba Blast Analysis
01/25/2021
Miscellaneous
N/A
Catawba Table of Responders
04/28/2025
Miscellaneous
N/A
Duke Energy Physical Security Plan for Catawba, McGuire,
and Oconee Nuclear Stations
Revision 30
Miscellaneous
N/A
Catawba Nuclear Station, Protective Strategy Brief
Revision 08
Miscellaneous
N/A
MILES Orientation & Safety Briefing
N/A
Procedures
AD-SY-All-0220
Duke Energy, Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative
Procedure, Security Communications Program
Revision 04
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0520
Duke Energy, Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative
Procedure, Security Training
Revision 07
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0540
Duke Energy, Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative
Procedure, Security Range Safety and Control
Revision 11
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0560
Duke Energy, Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative
Procedure, Security Drill and Exercise Program
Revision 11
Procedures
AD-SY-ALL-0600
Duke Energy, Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative
Procedure, Testing and Inspection of Security Equipment
and Barriers
Revision 0
Procedures
AD-SY-CNS-
251
Duke Energy, Catawba Unit 0 Administrative Procedure,
CNS Security Contingency Response
Revision 04
Procedures
AD-SY-CNS-
254
Duke Energy, Catawba Unit 0 Administrative Procedure,
CNS Security Protective Strategy
Revision 06
Procedures
AD-SY-CNS-
0600
Duke Energy, Catawba Unit 0 Administrative Procedure,
CNS Security Testing and Inspection of Security Equipment
and Barriers
Revision 013
Procedures
AD-SY-CNS-
0610
Duke Energy, Catawba Unit 0 Administrative Procedure,
CNS Security Equipment Maintenance
Revision 010
Procedures
AD-SY-CNS-
0611
Duke Energy, Catawba Unit 0 Administrative Procedure,
Revision 002
Procedures
CSD-SY-CNS-
0130-02
Duke Energy, Catawba Unit 0, CNS Formal Target Sets
Revision 006
Procedures
PY-SY-ALL-0005
Duke Energy, Nuclear Operating Fleet Policy, Fleet Nuclear
Security Use of Force Policy
Revision 02
Procedures
PY-SY-ALL-0006
Duke Energy, Nuclear Operating Fleet Policy, Nuclear
Revision 0
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Camera Use and Photography Policy
Procedures
TG-SY-CNS-
0506
Catawba Nuclear Station, Nuclear Security Training, Tactical
Qualification Course of Fire
Revision 6
OFFICE
NSIR/DPCP/RSB
R-II/DFRSS/NSB
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
/ETB
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
/ETA
NAME
DHostetter
JTornow
JBerry
JClark
DATE
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 15, 2025