IR 05000260/2024401
| ML24096B765 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 04/10/2024 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo Division of Reactor Safety II |
| To: | Jim Barstow Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2024401 | |
| Download: ML24096B765 (10) | |
Text
April 10, 2024
SUBJECT:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1, 2 & 3 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2024401 AND 05000260/2024401 AND 05000296/2024401
Dear James Barstow:
On March 28, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 & 3 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 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:
05000259/2024401, 05000260/2024401 and 05000296/2024401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-401-0048
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 & 3
Location:
Athens, Alabama
Inspection Dates:
March 25, 2024, to March 28, 2024
Inspectors:
J. Brown, Senior Physical Security Inspector
R. Patterson, Senior Physical Security Inspector
J. Tornow, 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, Units 1, 2 & 3, 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)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 8 Requirements 02.06 a - d, 02.07 a, 02.08 a, b, e
- Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from this IP dated January 1, 2024.
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: 4 Requirements (02.09 a, b, 02.10 a, 02.11 e)
- Tier III: 2 Requirements (02.14, 02.15 b)
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Training
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: (02.05 b, c, 02.06 a, b, 02.07 a, 02.08 a)
- Tier III: (02.10, 02.12 a, 02.13 a, b, 02.14 a)
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 2023 through 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 28, 2024, 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
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 1840783
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 1854669
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 1881046
Procedures
NSDP-24
Procedures
NSDP-7.6
Procedures
NSDP-7.7
Procedures
NSDP-8
Procedures
Self-Assessments BFN-SEC-SSA-24-001
Corrective Action
Documents
1771367
Corrective Action
Documents
1832196
Corrective Action
Documents
1840762
Corrective Action
Documents
1841293
Corrective Action
Documents
1859783
Corrective Action
Documents
1874856
Corrective Action
Documents
1882634
Corrective Action
Documents
1885739
Corrective Action
Documents
1889421
Corrective Action
Documents
1890745
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
1892888
Corrective Action
Documents
1907344
Corrective Action
Documents
1908868
Corrective Action
Documents
1909356
Corrective Action
Documents
1911067
Corrective Action
Documents
1919439
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
1918493
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
1919833
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
1919841
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
1919982
Miscellaneous
TVA Browns Ferry Harris Radio Coverage and
Radiax Integrity Check
February 23,
22
Miscellaneous
LP-SEC-TSK-009
Conduct Security Communications
Miscellaneous
Non-Critical, Low Duty Cycle, Mild Service Conditions
December 3,
22
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-245.S
Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Performance
Revision 6
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Test
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-623.W
Card Reader and Balanced Magnetic Switch
Operability Test
Revision 5
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-625.S
Card Raeder and Biometric Scanner Performance
Test
Revision 5
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-630.W
Perimeter Intrusion Detection and CCTV Systems
Operability Test
Revision 3
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-643.W
X-Ray Equipment Operability/Performance Test
Revision 4
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-645.W
Handheld Metal Detector Performance/Performance
Test
Revision 2
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-646.W
Walk Through Metal Detector
Operability/Performance Test
Revision 3
Procedures
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-647.W
Explosive Detector Operability/Performance Test
Revision 7
Procedures
FPI-0-260-BAT005
Security UPS Battery Bank Inspection
Revision 17
Procedures
FPI-0-260-BAT007
Security UPS Battery Bank Maintenance
Revision 23
Procedures
FPI-0-260-SEC008
Security Diesel Generator Inspection and Manual
Operability Test
Revision 31
Procedures
NPG-SPP-07.01
Online Work Management
Revision 33
Procedures
NPG-SPP-07.1.4
Work Management Prioritization-On-line
Revision 28
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.6
Safety/Security Interface
Revision 9
Procedures
NSDP-15.1
Testing and Maintenance
Revision 3
Procedures
NSDP-16.1
Compensatory Measures
Revision 4
Procedures
NSDP-26
Weapons Accountability and Security Response
Equipment
Revision 24
Procedures
NSDP-4
Security Organization, Expectations and Standards
Revision 27
Procedures
SII-0-SEC-260-258
Site Security Computer System Supervision Alarm
Testing
Revision 5
Corrective Action
Documents
1832962
Corrective Action
Documents
1875226
Corrective Action
Documents
1879575
Corrective Action
1882304
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Documents
Corrective Action
Documents
1902647
Corrective Action
Documents
1902647
Procedures
NSDP-18
Administration of Security Training
Rev. 22
Procedures
NSDP-26
Weapons Accountability
Rev. 24
Procedures
NSDP-44.1
Security On The Job Training
Rev. 8
Procedures
NSDP-44.2
Security Task Performance Evaluation
Rev. 10