IR 05000498/2022402

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2022402 and 05000499/2022402

ML22075A333
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	03/21/2022
From:	Ray Kellar NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS
To:	Gerry Powell South Texas
References
IR 2022402
Download: ML22075A333 (7)

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March 21, 2022

SUBJECT:

SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2022402 AND 05000499/2022402

Dear Mr. Powell:

On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at South Texas Project and discussed the results of this inspection with Ms. Kimberly Harshaw, Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear 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: 2022.03.21 16:30:07 -05'00'

Ray L. Kellar, P.E. Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000498 and 05000499 License Nos. NPF-76 and NPF-80

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 05000498 and 05000499 License Numbers: NPF-76 and NPF-80 Report Numbers: 05000498/2022402 and 05000499/2022402 Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-402-0010 Licensee: STP Nuclear Operating Company Facility: South Texas Project Location: Wadsworth, TX Inspection Dates: February 7, 2022 to February 10, 2022 Inspector: J. Rollins, Sr Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Physical Security Branch Div of Radiological Safety and Security Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at South Texas Project, 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.

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:

Security Plan Changes (1 Partial)

(1) 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 Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.54(p)(2) since the last performance of this IP. Revision 24 of the licensee's Physical Security Plan was finalized on June 26, 2019 and 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) February 1, 2021, through January 31,

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

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

• On February 10, 2022, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Ms. Kimberly Harshaw and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.02 Corrective Action 21-8176, 21-8188, 21-8438, 21-9342, 21-9609, 21-11300,

Documents 21-12148, 21-12372, 21-12396

Miscellaneous South Texas Project Physical Security Plan 24

NOC-NOC- SGI Repository Custodians List February 2,

2035924 2022

RSS POL-1317 Remote Search and Seal Policy and Procedure 11/14/2022

Procedures 0PGP03-ZS-0001 Vehicle, Material, and Personnel Access Control 55

0PGP03-ZS-0005 Control of Keys, Locks, Cores, Keycards and Passwords 24

0POP04-ZO- Response to a Credible Threat of Sabotage or Tampering 14

SEC2 Guideline

AA-010 Security Badging 9

Security Access Control 36

Instruction 2101

Security Alarm Station Operator 32

Instruction 2402

Security Turnstile Electrical Test 13

Instruction 3302

Security Security Equipment Operability Tests 41

Instruction 3701

Self-Assessments 21-08 Physical/Cyber Security Quality Audit Report

Work Orders PIDAS Illuminator Testing, Maintenance, and Calibration

Instructions

71151 Miscellaneous Security Performance Indicator Records from February 2021

to January 2022

Procedures Security Security Performance Indicator Calculation 12

Instruction 1006

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