IR 07200035/2021401

Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Nrc Security Inspection Report 07200035/2021401

ML21084A184
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	03/25/2021
From:	Ray Kellar Division of Reactor Safety IV
To:	Sawatzke B Energy Northwest
References
IR 2021401
Download: ML21084A184 (7)

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March 25, 2021

SUBJECT:

COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION NRC SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 07200035/2021401

Dear Mr. Sawatzke:

On March 9, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Columbia Generating Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. R. Schuetz, 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 (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely, Ray L. Digitally signed by Ray L. Kellar Kellar Date: 2021.03.25 12:33:59 -05'00'

Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 07200035

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

ISFSI Docket Number: 07200035 License Number: NPF-21 Report Number: 07200035/2021401 Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-401-0126 Licensee: Energy Northwest Facility: Columbia Generating station Location: Richland, WA Inspection Dates: March 08, 2021 to March 09, 2021 Inspectors: 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 Inspection Procedure 81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations.

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 Inspection Procedure 81311, Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations, and review of general license requirements contained in 72.212(b), the approved physical security plan, and applicable independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) security orders. The inspector 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.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 81311 - Physical Security Requirements for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations

(1) Inspection Scope 02.01 Review of General License Requirements a. The inspector verified the licensee protects the spent fuel against the design basis threat of radiological sabotage in accordance with the provisions and requirements as are set forth in the licensees physical security plan pursuant to 10 CFR 73.55 and the conditions and exemptions under the provisions of 10 CFR 72.212(b)(9) and any site-specific security orders.

b. The inspector verified the licensees ISFSI physical protection measures do not decrease the effectiveness of the physical protection program for the protection of vital equipment associated with the reactor and spent fuel pool required by 10 CFR 73.55. (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(i))

c. The inspector verified the storage of spent fuel is within a protected area (PA), in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55(e), but need not be within a separate vital area. Existing PAs may be expanded or new PAs added for the purpose of storage of spent fuel in accordance with the general license. (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(ii))

d. The inspector verified, at a minimum, personnel searches are performed by physical pat-down searches or by firearms and explosives detection equipment prior to admission to the PA. (10 CFR 73.55(h)(3)) and (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(iii))

e. The inspector verified that the PA assessment capability provides for the assessment of detected activity at the PA perimeter and the initiation of timely response. (10 CFR 72.212(b)(9)(iv) and 10 CFR 73.55(i)(3))

f.

The inspector verified the licensee protects safeguards information against unauthorized disclosure. (10 CFR 73.21 and 10 CFR

INSPECTION RESULTS

No findings were identified.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

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

• On March 9, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. R. Schuetz, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

81311 Corrective Action AR00412816

Documents

Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Assistance Plan 06/04/2019

SCOC0048 Defensive Tactics 010

Procedures Physical Security Plan 020

SPIP-SEC-05 Personnel Search Officers/Security Communications Center 037

Officer/Protected Area Access Point

SPIP-SEC-22 ISFSI Access Control - Personnel/Vehicle Search Officer 009

SPIP-SEC-23 ISFSI - Escort Procedures 005

SPIP-SEC-24 ISFSI - Security Patrol and Response 005

SPIP-SEC-25 ISFSI - Cask Transportation 007

SPIP-SEC-49 Intrusion Detection System Operability Test 013

SPIP-SEC-59 Protective Strategy 007

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