IR 05000259/2021401
| ML21243A028 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 08/31/2021 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo Division of Reactor Safety II |
| To: | Jim Barstow Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2021401 | |
| Download: ML21243A028 (7) | |
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August 31, 2021
SUBJECT:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2021401 AND 05000260/2021401 AND 05000296/2021401
Dear Mr. Barstow:
On July 28, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant 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,
/RA/
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000259 and 05000260 and 05000296 License Nos. DPR-33 and DPR-52 and DPR-68
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000259, 05000260 and 05000296
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000259/2021401, 05000260/2021401 and 05000296/2021401
Enterprise Identifier: I-2021-401-0037
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Location:
Athens, AL 35611
Inspection Dates:
July 19, 2021 to July 28, 2021
Inspectors:
J. Justice, Security Specialist
J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector
J. Wallo, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, 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.
SAFEGUARDS
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: 8 Requirements 02.06(a-d), 02.08(a,b,c,e,)
- Tier III: 1 Requirement 02.10(a)
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following procedure elements:
Protective Strategy Evaluation (2 Samples)
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 14 Requirements (02.05 a, 02.06 a, d, f, g, h, i, j, m, n, 02.07 a, b, c, and e)
(2)
- Tier III: 4 Requirements (02.08, 02.09 a, b and 02.11 a)
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 Sample)
- (1) Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revisions 19 and 20 were implemented based on your determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), that the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan, and that the revised security plan continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for potential decreases in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan. However, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On July 28, 2021, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to James Barstow and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
1665183
1675425
1676957
1680501
1680782
1701255
Procedures
NSDP-7.6
Personnel Access Control
NSDP-7.7
Vehicle Access Control
NSDP-8
Keys and Locks
Corrective Action
Documents
1699358
1699412
Procedures
NSDP-27
Conduct of Security Drills and
Exercises/Performance Evaluation
Program
Rev. 0017
Procedures
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Physical Security Plan
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Physical Security Plan
71151
Procedures
NSDP-29
Tracking and Trending and NRC
Performance Indicators
Rev. 0009