IR 05000259/2025401
| ML25076A683 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 03/18/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS/NSB |
| To: | Erb D Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25076A683 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2025401 AND 05000260/2025401 AND 05000296/2025401
Dear Delson Erb:
On March 6, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Daniel Komm 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 Nuclear Security Branch Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security 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:
05000259/2025401, 05000260/2025401 and 05000296/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0047
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Location:
Athens, AL
Inspection Dates:
March 03, 2025, to March 06, 2025
Inspectors:
J. Brown, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief
Nuclear Security Branch
Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security
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
71130.02 - Access Control
The inspectors evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
inspection elements: Access Control
(1)
1. Tier I: All Requirements
2. Tier II: 8 Requirements (02.06 a - c, 02.07 a, 02.08 a, b, d, e)
3. Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Plan Changes (1 Partial)
(1)
(Partial)
The opportunity to apply this procedure was not available in accordance with IMC 0306. This sample was not available because the licensee did not conduct the activity covered by this IP. Specifically, the licensee has not initiated a physical security plan change in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p(2) since the last performance of this IP.
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)
- (1) February 2024 - February
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 6, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Daniel Komm and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
CR 1948039
CR 1949403
CR 1953262
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 1979775
CR 1996211
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR 1996987
Miscellaneous
SEC-SSA-25-01
SA/BM Report
11/14/2024
NSDP-7.5
Special Situations Affecting Security
Revision
0006
NSDP-7.6
Personnel Access Control
Revision 006
Procedures
NSDP-7.7
Vehicle Access Control
Revision
0009