IR 05000259/2023401
| ML23067A024 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 03/08/2023 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo Division of Reactor Safety II |
| To: | Jim Barstow Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23067A024 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2023401 AND 05000260/2023401 AND 05000296/2023401
Dear James Barstow:
On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. On February 9, 2023, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with D. Charlton 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, 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:
05000259/2023401, 05000260/2023401 and 05000296/2023401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-401-0020
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Location:
Athens, AL
Inspection Dates:
January 9-13, 2023 (TVA Corporate Office)
February 6-9, 2023 (Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant)
Inspectors:
J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector
J. Wallo, Senior Physical Security Inspector
R. Womack, 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
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.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:
Access Authorization
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: 02.05 a, b; 02.07 a, b; 02.08 a, c Tier III: 02.09; 02.10 a-c
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: (02.05 a-c, 02.06 a, 02.07 a-d)
Tier III: (02.08)
71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program
Fitness For Duty Program (1 Sample)
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: 02.05 a-h; 02.06 a-g; 02.07 a-e; 02.08 a, b; 02.09 a-e Tier III: 02.10; 02.11 a; 02.12 a - e; 02.14 a-c
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Plan Changes
- (1) Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 22, was 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 changed 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 decrease 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.
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)
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- (1) Unit 1 January 2022 through January 2023 Unit 2 January 2022 through January 2023 Unit 3 January 2022 through January
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On February 9, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to D. Charlton and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
1767276
Background Investigation Challenge
04/12/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
1786072
CAS/SAS Access
10/04/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
1803528
Interaction with Law Enforcement
09/20/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
1805629
Control Room Access
10/03/2022
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.5
Access Authorization
Revision 23
Procedures
NSDP-23
Plant Access / Badging Process
Revision 21
Procedures
NSDP-24
Access Authorization Program
Revision 15
Procedures
NSDP-38
Access Authorization - Reviewing Officials
Revision 11
Procedures
NSDP-43
Adjudication Guidelines
Revision 7
Self-Assessments 1799295
Self Assessment of the Access Authorization Program
2/07/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
29439
Loss of Alarm Capability
2/02/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
1831363
Unauthorized Individual Into a Vial Area
01/26/2023
Procedures
NSDP-23
Plant Access/Badging Process
Rev. 21
Procedures
NSDP-7.6
Personnel Access Control
Rev. 2
Corrective Action
Documents
1770106
Recommend a review to determine if a post event FFD test
may be require
04/18/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
1789640
Fatigue assessment for Security Event
07/21/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
20164
Nuclear Fatigue Rule Violation
2/01/2022
Procedures
NPG-SPP-03.21
Nuclear Fatigue Management Program
Revision 29
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.1
Fitness-For-Duty
Revision 21
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.10
Fitness-for-Duty - Alcohol and Drug Testing Requirements
Revision 6
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.11
Fitness-for-Duty - Medical Review Officers
Revision 3
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.12
Fitness-for-Duty - Intoxilyzers
Revision 6
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.14
Fitness-for-Duty - Training and Field Support for the Fitness-
Revision 5
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
for-Duty Program
Procedures
NSDP-45
Security Plan and Procedure Control Processing
Rev. 0003
71151
Procedures
NSDP-29
Tracking and Trending and NRC Performance Indicators
Rev. 10