IR 05000259/2021403
| ML22019A085 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 01/19/2022 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | Jim Barstow Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2021403 | |
| Download: ML22019A085 (6) | |
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January 19, 2022
SUBJECT:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2021403, 05000260/2021403 AND 05000296/2021403
Dear Mr. Barstow:
On December 17, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Joe Quinn 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, 05000260 and 05000296 License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52 and DPR-68
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000259, 05000260 and 05000296
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000259/2021403, 05000260/2021403 and 05000296/2021403
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-403-0032
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Location:
Athens, AL 35611
Inspection Dates:
December 13-17, 2021
Inspectors:
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 NRC 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
Type Issue Number Title Report Section Status NOV 05000259,05000260,05 000296/2020404-01 Failure to Complete a Fatigue Assessment and Report a Fitness for Duty Event 92702 Closed
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.
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)
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
- (1) Unit 1 December 2020 through December 2021 Unit 2 December 2020 through December 2021 Unit 3 December 2020 through December
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL 92702 - Follow-Up on Traditional Enforcement Actions Including Violations, Deviations, Confirmatory Action Letters, and Orders The inspectors conducted a follow-up inspection of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) response to a Notice of Violation (NOV) EA-20-048 issued on January 21, 2021.
Follow-Up on Traditional Enforcement Actions Including Violations, Deviations, Confirmatory Action Letters, and Orders===
- (1) The inspectors conducted a follow-up inspection of TVAs response to a NOV EA-20-048 issued on January 21, 2021. The inspectors evaluated the corrective actions that were implemented by TVA to determine whether they were adequate to address the identified deficiencies and to prevent recurrence. The inspectors concluded that TVA's corrective actions were both timely and appropriate. Base on the results of this review, no additional NRC actions are necessary, and violation 05000259,05000260,05000296/2020404-01 is closed.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On December 17, 2021, the inspectors presented the NRC inspection results to Joe Quinn and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
71151
Miscellaneous
Licensee Security Performance Indicator Records
December
20-
December
21
Corrective Action
Documents
1564940
Licenssee Event Assessment
Various Licensee Emplyee Training Records
Miscellaneous
LMS 50008440
Fatigue Assessment Training
NPG-SPP-03.21
Nuclear Fatigue Management Program
Revision 26
NPG-SPP-14.1
Fitness for Duty and Fatigue Management
Revision 16
2702
Procedures
NPG-SPP-22.300
Corrective Action Program
Revision 22