IR 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. 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:
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
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
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
81311
Corrective Action
Documents
Miscellaneous
Law Enforcement Assistance Plan
06/04/2019
SCOC0048
Defensive Tactics
010
Procedures
Physical Security Plan
20
SPIP-SEC-05
Personnel Search Officers/Security Communications Center
Officer/Protected Area Access Point
037
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