IR 05000498/2022403

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000498/2022403 and 05000499/2022403

ML22252A102
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	09/08/2022
From:	Ray Kellar NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB
To:	Harshaw K South Texas
Kellar R
References
IR 2022403
Download: ML22252A102 (8)

Text

September 8, 2022

SUBJECT:

SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2022403 AND 05000499/2022403

Dear Ms. Harshaw:

On September 1, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at South Texas Project and discussed the results of this inspection with you 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, Signed by Kellar, Ray on 09/09/22 Ray L. Kellar, P.E. Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket Nos. 05000498, 05000499 License Nos. NPF-76, NPF-80

Enclosure:

As stated,

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 05000498 and 05000499 License Numbers: NPF-76 and NPF-80 Report Numbers: 05000498/2022403 and 05000499/2022403 Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-403-0008 Licensee: STP Nuclear Operating Company Facility: South Texas Project Location: Wadsworth, TX Inspection Dates: August 29, 2022 to September 02, 2022 Inspectors: R. Lanfear, Physical Security Specialist A. Meyen, Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Ray L. Kellar, P.E. Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & 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.

71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance

The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from this IP dated January 1, 2019

Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)

(1) Tier I: All requirements Tier II: All requirements Tier III: All requirements

71130.07 - Security Training

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

procedure elements: Security Training

(1) Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: All Requirements Tier III: All Requirements

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

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

On September 1, 2022, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Kimberly Harshaw and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.04 Corrective Action CR 22-8111, 22-8329, 22-8205, 22-2828,

Documents

Corrective Action CR 22-8532, 22-8561, 22-8543, 22-8542, 22-8539, 22-8563

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

Miscellaneous STP Handgun

Semi-Annual

Maintenance

Records

STP Rifle Semi-

Annual

Maintenance

Records

Procedures SI 2002 Security Force Weapons Control 28

SI 3301 Protected Area Intrusion Detections System Performance 8

Testing

SI 3301 Protected Area Lighting Test 8

SI 3415 Sick Laser Electrical Test 2

SI 3701 Security Equipment Operability Tests 41

Work Orders wan 639562 Microwave Receiver Zone 07/05/2022

71130.07 Corrective Action CR 22-8078 22-7576 22-7946 22-7410 22-4477 22-8006

Documents

Corrective Action CR 22-8590

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

Miscellaneous IQCC Initial Qualification Checkout Card (OJT) 2

T&Q Physical Security Plan/Safeguards Contingency 24

Plan/Training and Qualification Plan

Procedures OPGP03-ZA- Administration of On the Job Training and Task Performance 19

0131 Evaluation

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

OPGP03-ZS- Implementing Procedure for Security Personnel Training and 7

0016 Qualification

SPLP 16 Determine the Amount of Force Required to Prevent 3

Unauthorized Act

SPLP 22 Comply With Physical Fitness Performance Requirements 2

SPLP 22 Vehicle Search 3

SPLP 25 Demonstrate Proficiency with Handgun 4

SPLP 27 Demonstrate Proficiency with Rifle 5

SPLP 29 Physical Fitness Test and Tactical Qualification Corse 5

SPLP 8 Conduct Security Patrols 3

Self-Assessments SSA 22-8078 Security Training Snapshot Self-Assessment 08/25/2022

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