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Division of Radiological Safety & Security  
Division of Radiological Safety & Security  


=SUMMARY=
SUMMARY  
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Nine Mile Point 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===
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Nine Mile Point 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.  


===Additional Tracking Items===
List of Findings and Violations
None.


=INSPECTION SCOPES=
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.


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.
Additional Tracking Items


==SAFEGUARDS==
None.  
==71130.02 - Access Control==
The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following


===inspection elements:
INSPECTION SCOPES
Access Control===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71130.02|count=1}}


(1)19 Requirements (02.01 c and e, 02.02 c - g, 02.04 a - c and e, 02.05 a, 02.06 a - c, 02.08 e - g, 02.09)
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.  


==71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance==
SAFEGUARDS
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from IP:


===Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)===
71130.02 - Access Control
(1)38 Requirements (02.01 a, 02.02 a - i, 02.03 a - c, 02.04 a - c, f, g, 02.06 a, b, d, e, 02.07 a - d, 02.08 a - e, 02.09 a, 02.09 a, 02.10 a, 02.11 a, c, 02.12 a, 02.14)


==71130.07 - Security Training==
The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following  
inspection elements:


===procedure elements:
Access Control (1 Sample)
Security Training===
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71130.07|count=1}}


(1)14 Requirements (02.01 a, 02.02 a, b, c, d, f, 02.03 a, b, c, 02.04 a, 02.05 a, b, 02.06 b, 02.10.)
(1)
19 Requirements (02.01 c and e, 02.02 c - g, 02.04 a - c and e, 02.05 a, 02.06 a - c,
02.08 e - g, 02.09)  


==71130.09 - Security Plan Changes==
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following


===procedure elements:
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The
Security Plan Changes===
following elements were evaluated from IP:
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71130.09|count=1}}
: (1) Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 15 to 16 was implemented. Based on Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station's evaluation, and in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR)50.54(p)(2), the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan and the revised security plan changes continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for a potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan; however, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of those changes. Therefore, the changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.


==OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE==
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification  
 
(1)
38 Requirements (02.01 a, 02.02 a - i, 02.03 a - c, 02.04 a - c, f, g, 02.06 a, b, d, e,
02.07 a - d, 02.08 a - e, 02.09 a, 02.09 a, 02.10 a, 02.11 a, c, 02.12 a, 02.14)
 
71130.07 - Security Training
 
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
procedure elements:
 
Security Training (1 Sample)
 
(1)
14 Requirements (02.01 a, 02.02 a, b, c, d, f, 02.03 a, b, c, 02.04 a, 02.05 a, b, 02.06
b, 02.10.)
 
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
 
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following
procedure elements:
 
Security Plan Changes (1 Sample)
 
(1)
Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision
15 to 16 was implemented. Based on Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station's evaluation,
and in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR)
50.54(p)(2), the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the
security plan and the revised security plan changes continues to meet the
requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security
plan changes to evaluate for a potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the
security plan; however, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of those
changes. Therefore, the changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their
entirety.
 
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE  
 
71151 - Performance Indicator Verification  


The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:  
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:  


PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17)  
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17) (1 Sample)
 
(1)
April 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
 
INSPECTION RESULTS


===
No findings were identified.
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151|count=1}}
: (1) April 1, 2024 through September 30,


==INSPECTION RESULTS==
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
No findings were identified.


==EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS==
The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this
The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
report.  
* On December 18, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Tim Peter, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
* On December 18, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection
results to Tim Peter, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.  


=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED=
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED  


Inspection
Inspection
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
NOSA-NMP-23-01
NOSA-NMP-23-01
Security Programs Audit Report AR 4546410
Security Programs Audit Report AR 4546410  
 
February 8,
February 8,
23
2023
Procedures
Procedures
SY-AA-101-106
SY-AA-101-106
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SY-AA-101-112-104
SY-AA-101-112-104


Protected Area Search Process
Protected Area Search Process  
 
Revision 0
Revision 0
SY-AA-101-118
SY-AA-101-118
Line 188: Line 230:


Two Person Line of Sight Implementation Checklist
Two Person Line of Sight Implementation Checklist
Instructions for Security and ERO
Instructions for Security and ERO  
 
Revision 3
Revision 3
SY-NM-101-115
SY-NM-101-115
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Revision 1
Revision 1
71130.04
71130.04
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous  
23 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy
 
2023 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy
Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs  
Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs  


25 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy
2025 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy
Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs  
Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs  


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Description or Title
Description or Title
Revision or
Revision or
Date
Date  
24 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy
 
Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs
2024 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy
Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs  
 
N1
N1
S250001PWSUP003
S250001PWSUP003
NMP Security UPS Vendor Manual
NMP Security UPS Vendor Manual  
 
SY-AA-150-103
SY-AA-150-103
Firearms Maintenance, Testing and Accountability
Firearms Maintenance, Testing and Accountability
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04798700  
04798700  


Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous  
Nine Mile Point Tactical Course (PowerPoint Presentation)
 
Nine Mile Point Tactical Course (PowerPoint Presentation)  
 
4101-PP-R0
4101-PP-R0
Weapons Safety Fundamentals
Weapons Safety Fundamentals  
 
4105-PP-R0
4105-PP-R0
Rifle Marksmanship, Tactical and Night Familiarization
Rifle Marksmanship, Tactical and Night Familiarization
Firing
Firing  
 
4106-PP-R0
4106-PP-R0
Tactical Weapons Training
Tactical Weapons Training  
 
N-AN-SY-LP-4301X
N-AN-SY-LP-4301X
Annual Written Exam
Annual Written Exam  
 
Procedures
Procedures
SY-AA-150-101
SY-AA-150-101
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Revision 7
Revision 7
Self-Assessments NOSA-NMP-25-01
Self-Assessments NOSA-NMP-25-01
Security Programs Audit
Security Programs Audit  
 
71130.09
71130.09
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
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04831687  
04831687  


Procedures
Procedures  
 
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Physical Security,
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Physical Security,
Safeguards Contingency, Security Training and
Safeguards Contingency, Security Training and

Revision as of 00:32, 21 February 2026

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000220/2025404 and 05000410/2025404
ML26006A008
Person / Time
Site: Nine Mile Point  
Issue date: 01/06/2026
From: Brice Bickett
Division of Operating Reactors
To: Mudrick C
Constellation Energy Generation, Constellation Nuclear
References
IR 2025404
Download: ML26006A008 (0)


Text

January 6, 2026

SUBJECT:

NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000220/2025404 AND 05000410/2025404

Dear Christopher Mudrick:

On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Tim Peter, Site Vice President, 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, Brice A. Bickett, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security

Docket Nos. 05000220 and 05000410 License Nos. DPR-63 and NPF-69

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers:

05000220 and 05000410

License Numbers:

DPR-63 and NPF-69

Report Numbers:

05000220/2025404 and 05000410/2025404

Enterprise Identifier: I-2025-404-0020

Licensee:

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

Facility:

Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2

Location:

Oswego, NY

Inspection Dates:

December 15, 2025 to December 18, 2025

Inspectors:

T. Eck, Senior Physical Security Inspector

C. Davis, Physical Security Inspector

Approved By:

Brice A. Bickett, Chief

Security, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Branch

Division of Radiological Safety & Security

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees

performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Nine Mile Point 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

71130.02 - Access Control

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

inspection elements:

Access Control (1 Sample)

(1)

19 Requirements (02.01 c and e, 02.02 c - g, 02.04 a - c and e, 02.05 a, 02.06 a - c,

02.08 e - g, 02.09)

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)

38 Requirements (02.01 a, 02.02 a - i, 02.03 a - c, 02.04 a - c, f, g, 02.06 a, b, d, e,

02.07 a - d, 02.08 a - e, 02.09 a, 02.09 a, 02.10 a, 02.11 a, c, 02.12 a, 02.14)

71130.07 - Security Training

The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following

procedure elements:

Security Training (1 Sample)

(1)

14 Requirements (02.01 a, 02.02 a, b, c, d, f, 02.03 a, b, c, 02.04 a, 02.05 a, b, 02.06

b, 02.10.)

71130.09 - Security Plan Changes

The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following

procedure elements:

Security Plan Changes (1 Sample)

(1)

Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision

15 to 16 was implemented. Based on Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station's evaluation,

and in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR)

50.54(p)(2), the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the

security plan and the revised security plan changes continues to meet the

requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security

plan changes to evaluate for a potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the

security plan; however, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of those

changes. Therefore, the changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their

entirety.

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 02.17) (1 Sample)

(1)

April 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this

report.

  • On December 18, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection

results to Tim Peter, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

71130.02

Corrective Action

Documents

04734622 04734888

04759374 04769024

04784422 04816113

04841513 04847532

04868536

Miscellaneous

NOSA-NMP-23-01

Security Programs Audit Report AR 4546410

February 8,

2023

Procedures

SY-AA-101-106

Control and Classification of Safeguards Information and

Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information

Revision 23

SY-AA-101-112

Constellation Security Search Process

Revision 39

SY-AA-101-112-104

Protected Area Search Process

Revision 0

SY-AA-101-118

Control of Badges

Revision 11

SY-AA-101-120

Control of Security Access Control Devices

Revision 10

SY-AA-101-122-103

Performance of Access Control Device and Portal Tests

Revision 1

SY-AA-101-132-F-

Two Person Line of Sight Implementation Checklist

Instructions for Security and ERO

Revision 3

SY-NM-101-115

Operation of Power Operated Active Vehicle Barriers

Revision 7

SY-NM-101-115-101

Nine Mile Point Gate Controls

Revision 1

SY-NM-101-119

Off-Site Receiving Warehouse Control at Nine Mile Point

Revision 0

SY-NM-101-122-101

Performance of Site Specific Security System Tests

Revision 1

71130.04

Miscellaneous

2023 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy

Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs

2025 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy

Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs

Inspection

Procedure

Type

Designation

Description or Title

Revision or

Date

2024 Record of Semi-Annual Functionality and Accuracy

Tests and Firearm Maintenance Logs

N1

S250001PWSUP003

NMP Security UPS Vendor Manual

SY-AA-150-103

Firearms Maintenance, Testing and Accountability

Revision 3

SY-AA-500-127

Safety/Security Interface

Revision 7

Procedures

SY-AA-101-122

Testing Security Equipment

Revision 22

SY-AA-101-122-101

Performance of Perimeter Intrusion Detection/Camera

System Tests

Revision 1

SY-AA-150-103

Firearms Maintenance, Testing, and Accountability

Revision 3

SY-NM-101-102-

1001

NMP Compensating for Security System Failures

Revision 14

SY-NM-101-122-101

Performance of Site Specific Security System Tests

Revision 2

71130.07

Corrective Action

Documents

04759988 04765445

04798700

Miscellaneous

Nine Mile Point Tactical Course (PowerPoint Presentation)

4101-PP-R0

Weapons Safety Fundamentals

4105-PP-R0

Rifle Marksmanship, Tactical and Night Familiarization

Firing

4106-PP-R0

Tactical Weapons Training

N-AN-SY-LP-4301X

Annual Written Exam

Procedures

SY-AA-150-101

Constellation Nuclear Security Training

Revision 4

SY-AA-150-104

Constellation Nuclear Security OJT Program

Revision 3

SY-AA-152

Tactical Course Development, Approval & Conduct

Revision 7

Self-Assessments NOSA-NMP-25-01

Security Programs Audit

71130.09

Corrective Action

Documents

04831687

Procedures

Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Physical Security,

Safeguards Contingency, Security Training and

Qualification Plan, and Security Program for the Nine Mile

Point Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation.

Revision 16