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==Dear Mr. Rhoades:==
==Dear Mr. Rhoades:==
On August 19, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Frank Sturniolo, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
On August 19, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Frank Sturniolo, Site Vice Pres ident, 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.
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.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be m ade available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm /a dam s.h tm l and at the NRC Public Docum ent Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.


Sincerely, Digitally signed by Fred Fred L. L. Bower Date: 2021.08.24 Bower 13:36:37 -04'00'
Sincerely, Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Re sp onse Bran ch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000352 and 05000353 License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85
 
Docket Nos. 05000352 and 05000353 License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
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==Inspection Report==
==Inspection Report==
Docket Numbers: 05000352 and 05000353 License Numbers: NPF-39 and NPF-85 Report Numbers: 05000352/2021402 and 05000353/2021402 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-402-0069 Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC Facility: Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Sanatoga, PA Inspection Dates: August 16, 2021 to August 19, 2021 Inspectors: D. Caron, Senior Physical Security Inspector K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Enclosure
Docket Num bers: 05000352 and 05000353
 
License Numbers: NPF-39 and NPF -85
 
Report Numbers: 05000352/2021402 and 05000353/2021402
 
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-402-0069
 
Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC
 
Facility: Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2
 
Location: Sanatoga, PA
 
Inspection Dates: August 16, 2021 to August 19, 2021
 
Inspectors: D. Caron, Senior Physical Security Inspector K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector
 
Approved By: Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security
 
Enclosure


=SUMMARY=
=SUMMARY=
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Limerick Generating Station,
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licens ees performance by conducting a security baseline ins pection at Limerick Generating 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.
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===
===List of Findings and Violations===
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.


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=INSPECTION SCOPES=
=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:
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 pr ocedures 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.
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.


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. 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 telework. 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.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed act ivities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
 
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the Pr esident of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID -19), inspectors were directed to begin telework. 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.


In response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declared on January 31, 2020, by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services on the public health risks of the coronavirus, Limerick Generating Station pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements (ML20211L699). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives allowed in response to health concerns within existing regulatory guidance available in Regulatory Guide 5.75 to ensure annual Force on Force exercises were conducted as safely as possible while maintaining the requirements to simulate as closely as practicable site specific conditions and minimizing the number and effects of artificialities associated with these exercises (Part 73, Appendix B, VI.C.3).
In response to the COVID -19 Public Health Emergency declared on January 31, 2020, by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services on the public health risks of the coronavirus, Limerick Generating Station pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements ( ML20211L699 ). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives allowed in response to health concerns within existing regulatory guidance available in Regulatory Guide 5.75 to ensure annual Force on Force exercises were conducted as safely as possible while maintaining the requirements to simulate as closely as practicable site specific condit ions and minimizing the number and effects of artificialities associated with these exercises (Part 73, Appendix B, VI.C.3)


==SAFEGUARDS==
==SAFEGUARDS==
==71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation==
==71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation==
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through complet ion of the following procedure elements:


The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following
===Protective Strategy Evaluation (1 Sample)===
 
===procedure elements: Protective Strategy Evaluation===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71130.05|count=1}}
: (1) The inspectors observed an annual Force on Force exercise to verify implementation of the Performance Evaluation Program sample.
: (1) The inspectors observed an annual Force on Force exercise to verify implementation of the Performance Evaluation Program sample.


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==EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS==
==EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS==
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
* On August 19, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Frank Sturniolo, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
* On August 19, 2021, the inspector s presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Frank Sturniolo, Site Vice Pres ident, and other members of the licensee staff.


=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED=
=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED=


Inspection Type       Designation   Description or Title                                   Revision or
Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or
Procedure                                                                                 Date
Procedure Date
71130.05   Procedures SY-AA-101-132 Security Assessment and Response to Unusual Activities Revision 32
71130.05 Procedures SY-AA-101-132 Security Assessment and Response to Unusual Activities Revision 32
 
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Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000352/2021402 and 05000353/2021402
ML21236A227
Person / Time
Site: Limerick  Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 08/24/2021
From: Fred Bower
Decommissioning, ISFSI, and Reactor Health Physics Branch
To: Rhoades D
Exelon Generation Co LLC, Exelon Nuclear
Bower F
References
IR 2021402
Download: ML21236A227 (7)
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August 24, 2021

SUBJECT:

LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000352/2021402 AND 05000353/2021402

Dear Mr. Rhoades:

On August 19, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Frank Sturniolo, Site Vice Pres ident, 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 m ade available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm /a dam s.h tm l and at the NRC Public Docum ent Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely, Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Re sp onse Bran ch Division of Radiological Safety and Security

Docket Nos. 05000352 and 05000353 License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Num bers: 05000352 and 05000353

License Numbers: NPF-39 and NPF -85

Report Numbers: 05000352/2021402 and 05000353/2021402

Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-402-0069

Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC

Facility: Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2

Location: Sanatoga, PA

Inspection Dates: August 16, 2021 to August 19, 2021

Inspectors: D. Caron, Senior Physical Security Inspector K. Hussar, Senior Physical Security Inspector

Approved By: Fred L. Bower, III, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security

Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licens ees performance by conducting a security baseline ins pection at Limerick Generating 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

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 pr ocedures 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.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed act ivities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the Pr esident of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID -19), inspectors were directed to begin telework. 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.

In response to the COVID -19 Public Health Emergency declared on January 31, 2020, by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services on the public health risks of the coronavirus, Limerick Generating Station pursued an exemption to security officer training and requalification requirements ( ML20211L699 ). In addition to these exemptions, licensees implemented additional actions or alternatives allowed in response to health concerns within existing regulatory guidance available in Regulatory Guide 5.75 to ensure annual Force on Force exercises were conducted as safely as possible while maintaining the requirements to simulate as closely as practicable site specific condit ions and minimizing the number and effects of artificialities associated with these exercises (Part 73, Appendix B, VI.C.3)

SAFEGUARDS

71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation

The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through complet ion of the following procedure elements:

Protective Strategy Evaluation (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors observed an annual Force on Force exercise to verify implementation of the Performance Evaluation Program sample.

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 19, 2021, the inspector s presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Frank Sturniolo, Site Vice Pres ident, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.05 Procedures SY-AA-101-132 Security Assessment and Response to Unusual Activities Revision 32

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