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==SUBJECT:==
BYRON STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2021401 AND 05000455/2021401
 
==Dear Mr. Rhoades:==
On March 1, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Curtis Catencamp 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,
/RA/
 
Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
 
Docket Nos. 05000454 and 05000455 License Nos. NPF-37 and NPF-66
 
===Enclosure:===
As stated
 
==Inspection Report==
Docket Numbers:
05000454 and 05000455
 
License Numbers:
NPF-37 and NPF-66
 
Report Numbers:
05000454/2021401 and 05000455/2021401
 
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-401-0112
 
Licensee:
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
 
Facility:
Byron Station
 
Location:
Byron, IL
 
Inspection Dates:
January 12, 2021 to March 01, 2021
 
Inspectors:
A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector
 
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
 
J. Gilliam, Physical Security Inspector
 
J. Kutlesa, Physical Security Inspector
 
Approved By:
Steven K. Orth, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
 
=SUMMARY=
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Byron Station, 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, baseline 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), regional inspectors were directed to begin telework. The inspection documented below was determined that the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed, in part, remotely.
 
==SAFEGUARDS==
==71130.01 - Access Authorization==
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program through completion of the following
 
===inspection elements:
Access Authorization===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71130.01|count=1}}
 
(1)
* Tier I: All
* Tier II: 02.05 a; 02.06 a, c; 02.07 a, b; 02.08 a, c
* Tier III: 02.09; 02.10 a, b; 02.11 a
 
==71130.02 - Access Control==
The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
 
===inspection elements:
Access Control===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71130.02|count=1}}
 
(1)
* Tier I: All
* Tier II: 02.06 a - c; 02.07 a; 02.08 a, c, f, i
* Tier III: 02.09; 02.10 a
 
==OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE==
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
 
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 03.17)
 
===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151|count=1}}
 
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below
: (1) August 2020 - January
 
==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 1, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Curtis Catencamp and other members of the licensee staff.
 
=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED=
 
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
71130.01
Corrective Action
Documents
AR 4308339
Security Programs Audit Report; NOSA-BYR-20-02
01/21/2020
through
2/14/2020
AR 4394288
Security Programs Audit Exit Meeting Handout; Audit NOSA-
BYR-21-01
01/19/2021
through
2/05/2021
Procedures
SY-AA-103-500-
F-04
Critical Group Inclusion Removal Form
2
SY-AA-103-500-
F-05
Exelon Legal Action Self-Reporting Form
2
SY-AA-103-500-
F-07
Maintaining Unescorted Access Authorization
000
SY-AA-103-500-
F-09
Behavior Observation Program (BOP) - Annual Supervisor
Review
000
SY-AA-103-506
Utilizing The Personnel Access Data System (PADS)
016
SY-AA-103-506-
F-01
Request For Information
000
SY-AA-103-506-
F-02
PADS Monthly Review Form
000
SY-AA-103-507
Review Criteria For Determining Trustworthiness and
Reliability
007
SY-AA-103-507-
F-02
Access Authorization Fitness For Duty Determination-of-
Fitness Review
000
SY-AA-103-507-
F-03
Adjudication of Potentially Disqualifying Information (PDI)
000
SY-AA-103-507-
F-06
Exelon Access Authorization (Licensee Employee) Reported
Legal Action
000
SY-AA-103-507-
F-07
Exelon Access Authorization (Contractor Employee)
Reported Legal Action
000
SY-AA-103-511
Access Authorization In-processing, Out-processing of
Personnel
26
SY-AA-103-511-
Access Request Form
2
 
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
F-01
SY-AA-103-511-
F-02
Request for Permanent Security Access Status Level
000
SY-AA-103-511-
F-04
Out-processing Checklist, Non-outage Contractor Personnel
001
SY-AA-103-511-
F-05
Out-processing Checklist, Outage Contractor Personnel
001
71130.02
Corrective Action
Documents
AR 04400320
NOS ID-Annual Malware Scans Were Not Completed
2/04/2021
Procedures
SY-AA-101-106
Control and Classification of Safeguards Information (SGI)
and Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information
(SUNSI)
21
SY-AA-101-112-
1004
Protected Area Search Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
1005
Owner Controlled Area Inspection Processes
SY-AA-101-112-
F-06
Protected Area Entry - Vehicle Search
SY-AA-101-115
Controlling Gates and Power Operated Active Vehicle
Barriers
SY-AA-101-117-
F-03
Visitor/Vehicle Registration Log; multiple date entries
003; 10/2020
- 01/2021
SY-BY-101-112-
1001
Owner Controlled Area (OCA) Receiving Building Search
Activities
71151
Miscellaneous
LS-AA-2160 Rev
5-2020-08, 09,
10, 11, 12 and
2160-2021-01;
SY-AA-101-155-
F-01, Rev 3
Security Performance Indicator Reports, IDS Compensatory
Measures Sheet and Supporting SERs and ARs
Rev 005 for
08/01/2020 -
01/31/2021
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 10:04, 29 November 2024

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000454/2021401 and 05000455/2021401
ML21083A104
Person / Time
Site: Byron  Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 03/24/2021
From: Steven Orth
Plant Support Branch II
To: Rhodes D
Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
References
IR 2021401
Download: ML21083A104 (8)


Text

March 24, 2021

SUBJECT:

BYRON STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000454/2021401 AND 05000455/2021401

Dear Mr. Rhoades:

On March 1, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Byron Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Curtis Catencamp 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,

/RA/

Steven K. Orth, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety

Docket Nos. 05000454 and 05000455 License Nos. NPF-37 and NPF-66

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers:

05000454 and 05000455

License Numbers:

NPF-37 and NPF-66

Report Numbers:

05000454/2021401 and 05000455/2021401

Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-401-0112

Licensee:

Exelon Generation Company, LLC

Facility:

Byron Station

Location:

Byron, IL

Inspection Dates:

January 12, 2021 to March 01, 2021

Inspectors:

A. Anderson, Physical Security Inspector

G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector

J. Gilliam, Physical Security Inspector

J. Kutlesa, Physical Security Inspector

Approved By:

Steven K. Orth, Chief

Plant Support Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Byron Station, 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, baseline 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), regional inspectors were directed to begin telework. The inspection documented below was determined that the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed, in part, remotely.

SAFEGUARDS

71130.01 - Access Authorization

The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program through completion of the following

===inspection elements:

Access Authorization===

(1)

  • Tier I: All
  • Tier II: 02.05 a; 02.06 a, c; 02.07 a, b; 02.08 a, c
  • Tier III: 02.09; 02.10 a, b; 02.11 a

71130.02 - Access Control

The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following

===inspection elements:

Access Control===

(1)

  • Tier I: All
  • Tier II: 02.06 a - c; 02.07 a; 02.08 a, c, f, i
  • Tier III: 02.09; 02.10 a

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification

The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:

PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 03.17)

=

The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below

(1) August 2020 - January

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 1, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Curtis Catencamp and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

71130.01

Corrective Action

Documents

AR 4308339

Security Programs Audit Report; NOSA-BYR-20-02

01/21/2020

through

2/14/2020

AR 4394288

Security Programs Audit Exit Meeting Handout; Audit NOSA-

BYR-21-01

01/19/2021

through

2/05/2021

Procedures

SY-AA-103-500-

F-04

Critical Group Inclusion Removal Form

2

SY-AA-103-500-

F-05

Exelon Legal Action Self-Reporting Form

2

SY-AA-103-500-

F-07

Maintaining Unescorted Access Authorization

000

SY-AA-103-500-

F-09

Behavior Observation Program (BOP) - Annual Supervisor

Review

000

SY-AA-103-506

Utilizing The Personnel Access Data System (PADS)

016

SY-AA-103-506-

F-01

Request For Information

000

SY-AA-103-506-

F-02

PADS Monthly Review Form

000

SY-AA-103-507

Review Criteria For Determining Trustworthiness and

Reliability

007

SY-AA-103-507-

F-02

Access Authorization Fitness For Duty Determination-of-

Fitness Review

000

SY-AA-103-507-

F-03

Adjudication of Potentially Disqualifying Information (PDI)

000

SY-AA-103-507-

F-06

Exelon Access Authorization (Licensee Employee) Reported

Legal Action

000

SY-AA-103-507-

F-07

Exelon Access Authorization (Contractor Employee)

Reported Legal Action

000

SY-AA-103-511

Access Authorization In-processing, Out-processing of

Personnel

26

SY-AA-103-511-

Access Request Form

2

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

F-01

SY-AA-103-511-

F-02

Request for Permanent Security Access Status Level

000

SY-AA-103-511-

F-04

Out-processing Checklist, Non-outage Contractor Personnel

001

SY-AA-103-511-

F-05

Out-processing Checklist, Outage Contractor Personnel

001

71130.02

Corrective Action

Documents

AR 04400320

NOS ID-Annual Malware Scans Were Not Completed

2/04/2021

Procedures

SY-AA-101-106

Control and Classification of Safeguards Information (SGI)

and Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information

(SUNSI)

21

SY-AA-101-112-

1004

Protected Area Search Processes

SY-AA-101-112-

1005

Owner Controlled Area Inspection Processes

SY-AA-101-112-

F-06

Protected Area Entry - Vehicle Search

SY-AA-101-115

Controlling Gates and Power Operated Active Vehicle

Barriers

SY-AA-101-117-

F-03

Visitor/Vehicle Registration Log; multiple date entries

003; 10/2020

- 01/2021

SY-BY-101-112-

1001

Owner Controlled Area (OCA) Receiving Building Search

Activities

71151

Miscellaneous

LS-AA-2160 Rev

5-2020-08, 09,

10, 11, 12 and

2160-2021-01;

SY-AA-101-155-

F-01, Rev 3

Security Performance Indicator Reports, IDS Compensatory

Measures Sheet and Supporting SERs and ARs

Rev 005 for

08/01/2020 -

01/31/2021