IR 05000397/2021402

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000397/2021402

ML21246A072
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	09/09/2021
From:	Ray Kellar Plant Support Branch-1
To:	Schuetz R Energy Northwest
References
IR 2021402
Download: ML21246A072 (9)

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September 09, 2021

SUBJECT:

COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000397/2021402

Dear Mr. Schuetz:

On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Columbia Generating Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Schuetz, Chief Executive Officer, 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, Ray L. Digitally signed by Ray L. Kellar Kellar Date: 2021.09.09 10:20:05 -05'00'

Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000397 License No. NPF-21

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000397 License Number: NPF-21 Report Number: 05000397/2021402 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-402-0004 Licensee: Energy Northwest Facility: Columbia Generating Station Location: Richland, Washington Inspection Dates: August 09, 2021 to August 12, 2021 Inspectors: D. Hostetter, Sr Physical Security Inspector C. Jewett, Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Columbia Generating 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.

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.

71130.01 - Access Authorization

The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:

Access Authorization

(1)

• Tier I: All requirements

• Tier II: All requirements

• Tier III: All requirements

71130.02 - Access Control

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

inspection elements: Access Control

(1)

• Tier I: All Requirements

• Tier II: All Requirements

• Tier III: All Requirements

71130.09 - Security Plan Changes

The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:

Review Security Plan Changes (IP Section 02.01) (1 Partial)

(1) (Partial)

The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0306. This sample was not available because the licensee did not conduct the activity covered by this IP. Specifically, the licensee has not initiated a physical security plan change in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2)since the implementation of this IP and Physical Security Plan Revision 20 remains current.

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) July 2020 through July

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 12, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Schuetz, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.01 Corrective Action 00372779,

Documents 00382376,

00389707,

00399365,

00399367,

00399369,

00402572,

00410203,

00415342,

00419076,

00420173

Corrective Action 00424225

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

Miscellaneous BOP/Revalidation Report 07/19/2021

BOP/Revalidation Report 02/21/2021

Security Event Logs 07/12/2020 -

07/11/2021

NANTeL Generic Fitness-for-Duty and Behavior Observation 06/01/2021

21-001 All Clear Screening Services Audit 02/04/2021

MT000204 Fitness For Duty/Behavioral Observation Program for

Supervisors

Procedures 2019 Disaster Recovery Plan for PADS 08/07/2019

ADI-1 Green Badge Process 004

ADI-4 Psychological Evaluations 001

ISDI-TRAP-16 PADS- Technical Recovery Action Plan (TRAP) 000

SPIP-SEC-65 Access Authorization Program 009

SWP-FFD-01 Fitness for Duty Program Requirements 022

SWP-FFD-02 Behavioral Observation Program 007

SWP-SEC-04 Access of

NRC Personnel

006

SWP-SEC-06 Personnel Access Data System 008

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

SWP-SEC-07 Nuclear Power Plant Access Authorization Program 022

71130.02 Corrective Action 00410209,

Documents 00413644,

416840,

00418864,

00420374,

00420425

Corrective Action 00424118,

Documents 00424124,

Resulting from 00424172

Inspection

Miscellaneous Energy Northwest Snap Shot Self-Assessment Report 05/06/2021

Energy Northwest Vital Area Access Log Revision 4

Form 15635

Energy Northwest Vehicle Entry/Exit Logs Revision 5

Form 16090

Energy Northwest Compensatory Posting Log Sheet Revision 3

Form 25505

Security Event Mulitple

Logs Dates

Procedures SPIP-SEC-01 Sergeant & Lieutenant Duties Revision 25

SPIP-SEC-05 Personnel Search Officer, Access Control/Security Revision 37

Communications Center Officer, Protected Area Access

Point

SPIP-SEC-06 Vehicle Escort Officer, Vehicle Search Officer & Protected Revision 25

Area Perimeter Gates

SPIP-SEC-10 Special Purpose Detectors, Operability Test, Inspection, & Revision 18

Maintenance Records

SPIP-SEC-19 Key and Lock Control Revision 7

SPIP-SEC-26 Post 21 CP Procedures Revision 36

SPIP-SEC-48 Itemizer 4D Explosive Detector Revision 07

SPIP-SEC-56 Security Access Point Badge Reader Revision 7

SPIP-SEC-64 Warehouse X-Ray Revision 03

SWP-SEC-01 Vital & Protected Area Key & Lock Control Revision 7

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

SWP-SEC-02 Protection of Safeguards Information Revision 19

SWP-SEC-08 Plant Key & Lock Control Revision 3

SWP-SEC-12 PA/VA Area Personnel & Vehicle Access Controls Revision 8

71130.09 Procedures PSP-01 Physical Security Plan, Security Training & Qualification, Revision 20

Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Independent Spent Fuel

Storage Installation

71151 Miscellaneous SFI-22 IDS/CCTV NRC Performance Indicators Revision 0

Procedures GBP-AM-03 Performance Indicators Revision 01

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