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Category:Enforcement Action
MONTHYEARIA-20-030, Notice of Violation, NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-009 - Lee2020-09-24024 September 2020 Notice of Violation, NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-009 - Lee IR 05000313/20204042020-09-23023 September 2020 Notice of Violation; NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2020404 and 05000368/2020404 and NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-009 ML17088A2892017-03-29029 March 2017 Revision to Confirmatory Action Letter for Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 IR 05000313/20160032016-11-0202 November 2016 NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2016003 and 05000368/2016003 and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion IR 05000313/20140102016-02-10010 February 2016 EA-14-088 Arkansas Nuclear One - Revised Notice of Violation; NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2014010 and 05000368/2014010 ML15023A0762015-01-22022 January 2015 Final Significance Determination of Yellow Finding and Notice of Violation: NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2014010 and 05000368/2014010 ML13126A2562013-05-0606 May 2013 EA-10-090;EA-10-248;EA-11-106 - Fitzpatrick - Confirmation of Completion of Actions Taken by Entergy Nuclear Operations,As Set Forth in NRC Confirmatory Order Dated January 26, 2012 2020-09-24
[Table view] Category:Inspection Report
MONTHYEARIR 05000313/20234202024-01-10010 January 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023420 and 05000368/2023420 IR 05000313/20234022024-01-0202 January 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023402 and 05000368/2023402 IR 05000313/20234052023-12-12012 December 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023405 and 05000368/2023405 IR 05000313/20230032023-11-21021 November 2023 Revised - ANO Revised Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023003 and 05000368/2023003 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07200013/ 2023001 ML23313A0962023-11-13013 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023003 and 05000368/2023003 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07200013/2023001 IR 05000313/20230112023-10-10010 October 2023 Commercial Grade Dedication Inspection Report 05000313/2023011 and 05000368/2023011 IR 05000313/20230102023-09-20020 September 2023 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000313/2023010 and 05000368/2023010 IR 05000313/20230052023-08-21021 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000313/2023005 and 05000368/2023005) - Mid Cycle IR 05000313/20243012023-08-14014 August 2023 Notification of NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination 05000313/2024301 IR 05000313/20230022023-08-11011 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023002 and 05000368/2023002 and Notice of Violation IR 05000416/20230022023-08-0808 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000416/2023002 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07200050/2023001 IR 05000313/20234032023-06-28028 June 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023403 and 05000368/2023403 IR 05000313/20234012023-06-13013 June 2023 Cyber Security Inspection Report 05000313/2023401 and 05000368/2023401 IR 05000313/20230012023-05-0909 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023001 and 05000368/2023001 IR 05000368/20233012023-05-0101 May 2023 NRC Examination Report 05000368/2023301 IR 05000313/20220062023-03-0101 March 2023 Annual Assessment Letter for Arkansas Nuclear One Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000313/2022006 and 05000368/2022006) IR 05000313/20220042023-01-26026 January 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2022004 and 05000368/2022004 - 4th Quarter IR 05000313/20220032022-11-0909 November 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2022003 and 05000368/2022003 and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion IR 05000313/20220112022-11-0909 November 2022 Notice of Violation NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2022011 and 05000368/2022011 ML22301A1532022-11-0909 November 2022 Notice of Violation NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2022011 and 05000368/2022011 ML22308A1912022-11-0606 November 2022 Information Request for the Cybersecurity Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 05000313/2023401 and 05000368/2023401 IR 05000313/20224012022-10-20020 October 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2022401 and 05000368/2022401 IR 05000313/20220502022-09-26026 September 2022 Special Inspection Reactive Report 05000313 2022050 and 05000368 2022050 Cover Letter Only ML22208A1282022-08-0404 August 2022 (2nd Quarter) Inspection Report 2022 002 IR 05000313/20224032022-06-23023 June 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2022403 and 05000368/2022403 IR 05000313/20223012022-06-15015 June 2022 NRC Examination Report 05000313/2022301 IR 05000313/20210132022-05-17017 May 2022 License Renewal Phase 4 Inspection Report 05000313/2021013 IR 05000313/20220012022-05-10010 May 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2022001 and 05000368/2022001 IR 05000313/20220102022-03-14014 March 2022 Triennial Fire Protection Inspection Report 05000313/2022010 and 05000368/2022010 IR 05000313/20210062022-03-0202 March 2022 Annual Assessment Letter for Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 & 2 (Report 05000313/2021006 and 05000368/2021006) ML22047A2702022-02-23023 February 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2022403 and 05000368/2022403 IR 05000313/20210042022-02-0404 February 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2021004 and 05000368/2021004 ML22011A0992022-01-14014 January 2022 IR 2021012 EOI CO3 IR 05000313/20210102022-01-13013 January 2022 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000313/2021010 and 05000368/2021010 IR 05000313/20210032021-11-0505 November 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2021003 and 05000368/2021003 IR 05000313/20210112021-09-23023 September 2021 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Teams) Inspection Report 05000313/2021011 and 05000368/2021011 IR 05000313/20214012021-08-10010 August 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2021401 and 05000368/2021401 IR 05000313/20210022021-08-0909 August 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2021002 and 05000368/2021002 IR 05000368/20213012021-05-17017 May 2021 NRC Examination Report 05000368/2021301 IR 05000313/20210012021-05-0606 May 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2021001 and 05000368/2021001 ML21095A3162021-04-13013 April 2021 ANO 2021402-Non SGI Rcl IR 05000313/20200062021-03-0303 March 2021 Annual Assessment Letter for Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000313/2020006 and 05000368/2020006) IR 05000313/20200042021-02-0303 February 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2020004 and 05000368/2020004 IR 05000313/20200032020-11-0909 November 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2020003 and 05000368/2020003 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Aging Management Inspection Report 07200013/2020001 IR 05000313/20204112020-10-22022 October 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2020411 and 05000368/2020411 IR 05000313/20204042020-09-23023 September 2020 Notice of Violation; NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2020404 and 05000368/2020404 and NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-009 IR 05000313/20204102020-09-14014 September 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2020410 and 05000368/2020410 IR 05000313/20200052020-09-0101 September 2020 Updated Inspection Plan for Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 (Reports 05000313/2020005 and 05000368/2020005) IR 05000313/20200022020-08-0505 August 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2020002 and 05000368/2020002 IR 05000313/20204032020-07-30030 July 2020 Material Control and Accounting Inspection Report 05000313/2020403 and 05000368/2020403 2024-01-02
[Table view] Category:Letter
MONTHYEARML23326A0392024-01-24024 January 2024 Issuance of Amendment No. 281 Revision to Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-505, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times - RITSTF Initiative 4b ML24017A1582024-01-17017 January 2024 Submittal of Emergency Plan Revision 50 IR 05000313/20234202024-01-10010 January 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023420 and 05000368/2023420 IR 05000313/20234022024-01-0202 January 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023402 and 05000368/2023402 ML23354A0022023-12-21021 December 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ML23349A1672023-12-21021 December 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ML23348A3572023-12-14014 December 2023 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Use Online Monitoring Methodology Slides and Affidavit for Pre-Submittal Meeting ML23352A0292023-12-13013 December 2023 Entergy - 2024 Nuclear Energy Liability Evidence of Financial Protection ML23340A1592023-12-13013 December 2023 Entergy Operations, Inc. - Entergy Fleet Project Manager Assignment IR 05000313/20234052023-12-12012 December 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023405 and 05000368/2023405 ML23341A0832023-12-11011 December 2023 Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000313/368/2023404- Cover Letter ML23305A0922023-12-0707 December 2023 Summary of Regulatory Audit Regarding License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-505, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times RITSTF Initiative 4b ML23333A1362023-11-29029 November 2023 Supplement to Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation ML23275A2072023-11-28028 November 2023 Issuance of Amendment No. 280 Removal of Technical Specification Condition Allowing Two Reactor Coolant Pump Operation ML23325A1412023-11-21021 November 2023 Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation IR 05000313/20230032023-11-21021 November 2023 Revised - ANO Revised Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023003 and 05000368/2023003 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07200013/ 2023001 ML23243B0452023-11-13013 November 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ML23313A0962023-11-13013 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023003 and 05000368/2023003 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07200013/2023001 ML23311A2082023-11-0909 November 2023 Reassignment of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Branch Chief in the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing for Plant Licensing Branch IV IR 05000313/20230112023-10-10010 October 2023 Commercial Grade Dedication Inspection Report 05000313/2023011 and 05000368/2023011 IR 05000313/20230052023-08-21021 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000313/2023005 and 05000368/2023005) - Mid Cycle IR 05000313/20243012023-08-14014 August 2023 Notification of NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination 05000313/2024301 IR 05000313/20230022023-08-11011 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023002 and 05000368/2023002 and Notice of Violation ML23209A6022023-08-0909 August 2023 Regulatory Audit Plan in Support of License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk- Informed Completion Times IR 05000416/20230022023-08-0808 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000416/2023002 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07200050/2023001 ML23208A2132023-08-0303 August 2023 Regulatory Audit Summary Concerning Review of License Amendment Request to Remove Technical Specification Condition Allowing Two Reactor Coolant Pump Operation ML23208A2112023-07-27027 July 2023 Entergy Operations Inc., Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-205, Revision of Channel Calibration, Channel Functional Test, and Related Definitions ML23188A1732023-07-12012 July 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ML23142A2022023-06-29029 June 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 279 and 332 Emergency Plan Staffing Requirements IR 05000313/20234032023-06-28028 June 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000313/2023403 and 05000368/2023403 ML23178A0892023-06-26026 June 2023 August 2023 Emergency Preparedness Program Inspection-Request for Information ML23166B0902023-06-21021 June 2023 Request for Relief ANO1 ISI 036 Regarding Volumetric Examination Requirements ML23180A1082023-06-20020 June 2023 ANO Unit 1 SAR Amendment 31, TRM, TS Bases, 10 CFR 50.59 Report, and Commitment Change Summary Report IR 05000313/20234012023-06-13013 June 2023 Cyber Security Inspection Report 05000313/2023401 and 05000368/2023401 ML23130A2972023-05-17017 May 2023 Notification of Inspection (NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2023003) and Request for Information ML23121A3012023-05-10010 May 2023 Regulatory Audit Plan in Support of License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk - Informed Completion Times ML23114A3572023-05-10010 May 2023 Regulatory Audit Summary Concerning Review of Request for Alternative ANO-CISI-002 Regarding Containment Inservice Inspection Frequency ML23130A2732023-05-10010 May 2023 and Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station - Response to Regulatory Issue Summary 2023-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations IR 05000313/20230012023-05-0909 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023001 and 05000368/2023001 ML23118A3202023-05-0808 May 2023 Notification of Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection and Request for Information (05000313;05000368/2023010) IR 05000368/20233012023-05-0101 May 2023 NRC Examination Report 05000368/2023301 ML23117A2172023-05-0101 May 2023 Safety Evaluation for Quality Assurance Program Manual Reduction in Commitment ML23108A1362023-04-24024 April 2023 Approval of Request for Half-Nozzle Repair of Reactor Vessel Closure Head Penetration No. 46 ML23110A1122023-04-20020 April 2023 Annual Report for Entergy Quality Assurance Program Manual Changes Under 10 CFR 50.54(a)(3), 10 CFR 71.106, and 10 CFR 72.140(d). Notification of Application of Approved Appendix B to 10 CFR 72 Subpart G 2024-01-24
[Table view] Category:Notice of Violation
MONTHYEARIR 05000313/20230022023-08-11011 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000313/2023002 and 05000368/2023002 and Notice of Violation ML22346A2052022-12-14014 December 2022 Acknowledgment of Response to NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2022011 and 05000368/2022011 and Notice of Violation ML22301A1532022-11-0909 November 2022 Notice of Violation NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2022011 and 05000368/2022011 IR 05000313/20220112022-11-0909 November 2022 Notice of Violation NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2022011 and 05000368/2022011 IA-20-030, Notice of Violation, NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-009 - Lee2020-09-24024 September 2020 Notice of Violation, NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-009 - Lee ML20267A5592020-09-23023 September 2020 Notice of Violation, NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-Hegeman IR 05000313/20204042020-09-23023 September 2020 Notice of Violation; NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2020404 and 05000368/2020404 and NRC Investigation Report 4-2019-009 ML19330E5482019-11-22022 November 2019 Notice of Violation - NRC Investigation Report 4-2018-019 IR 05000313/20170142017-02-27027 February 2017 EA-16-247 Entergy Operations, Inc., Arkansas Nuclear One Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2 - Final Significance Determination of a White Finding and Notice of Violation, NRC Inspection Report 05000368/2017014 IR 05000368/20170142017-02-27027 February 2017 EA-16-247 Entergy Operations, Inc., Arkansas Nuclear One Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2 - Final Significance Determination of a White Finding and Notice of Violation, NRC Inspection Report 05000368/2017014 IR 05000313/20140102016-02-10010 February 2016 EA-14-088 Arkansas Nuclear One - Revised Notice of Violation; NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2014010 and 05000368/2014010 ML15023A0762015-01-22022 January 2015 Final Significance Determination of Yellow Finding and Notice of Violation: NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2014010 and 05000368/2014010 IR 05000313/20140082014-06-23023 June 2014 EA-14-008_Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 - Final Significance Determination of Two Yellow Findings and Notice of Violation; NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2014008 and 05000368/2014008 ML14174A8322014-06-23023 June 2014 EA-14-008_Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 - Final Significance Determination of Two Yellow Findings and Notice of Violation; NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2014008 and 05000368/2014008 IR 05000313/20135042013-06-10010 June 2013 IR 05000313-13-504, 05000368-13-504, and Notice of Violation, on 12/14/2012 & 03/11/2013, Arkansas Nuclear One, NRC Emergency Preparedness Inspection and NRC Investigation Report 4-2012-024 IR 05000333/20110092012-01-26026 January 2012 EA-10-090, EA10-248, EA-11-106 Fitzpatrick/Entergy - Confirmatory Order (Effective Immediately) and Notice of Violation, Investigation Report Nos. 1-2009-041, 1-2010-019 and 1-2010-031, Inspection Repot No. 05000333-11-009 IR 05000313/20100042010-11-12012 November 2010 IR 05000313-10-004 & 05000368-10-004, and Notice of Violation, on 07/01/10 - 09/30/10, Arkansas Nuclear One - NRC Integrated Inspection ML0509001812005-03-29029 March 2005 Draft Ltr to Arkansas Nuclear One from Mallet, Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 - Final Significance Determination for a White Finding and Notice of Violation ML0409901002004-04-0707 April 2004 EA-03-016 Entergy Operations, Inc., Final Significance Determination for a White Finding & Notice of Violation (NRC Inspection Report No. 50-313/01-06; 368/01-06, Arkansas Nuclear One) 2023-08-11
[Table view] Category:OI Investigation Report
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September 23, 2020
SUBJECT:
ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNITS 1 AND 2 - NOTICE OF VIOLATION; NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000313/2020404 AND 05000368/2020404 AND NRC INVESTIGATION REPORT 4-2019-009
Dear Mr. Dinelli:
This letter refers to the investigation completed on February 27, 2020, by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Office of Investigations (OI) at Arkansas Nuclear One. The purpose of the investigation was to determine whether several contractor employee supervisors willfully failed to notify security after discovering prohibited items, unauthorized ammunition, within the protected area.
In a telephonic exit briefing on June 23, 2020, Mr. Ray Kellar of my staff informed Ms. Stephenie Pyle, Fleet Director, Regulatory Compliance, and other members of your staff that the NRC was considering escalated enforcement for an apparent violation involving the deliberate failure of several contractor employee supervisors to notify security upon discovering prohibited items in the protected area. Mr. Kellar also informed you that we had sufficient information regarding the apparent violation and your corrective actions to make an enforcement decision without the need for a predecisional enforcement conference or a written response. On June 25, 2020, Ms. Pyle indicated that Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) did not believe that a predecisional enforcement conference or written response was needed and that Entergy accepted the violation.
Based on the information developed during the investigation, the NRC determined that a violation of NRC requirements occurred. This violation is cited in Enclosure 1, Notice of Violation (Notice), and the circumstances surrounding the violation are described in the factual summary (Enclosure 2) and in the inspection report (Enclosure 3). In total, four contractor employee supervisors deliberately chose not to inform security of the discovery of prohibited items, unauthorized ammunition, in the protected area. This caused Entergy to be in violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 73.55(a)(3). This violation has been categorized in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy as a Severity Level III violation.
The Enforcement Policy can be found on the NRCs Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html. In accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, a base civil penalty in the amount of $150,000 is considered for a Severity Level III violation.
Because the Severity Level III violation was associated with a willful violation, the NRC considered whether credit was warranted for Identification and Corrective Action in accordance with the civil penalty assessment process in Section 2.3.4 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. The NRC determined that Identification credit is warranted because your staff identified the violation while interviewing one of the individuals involved in the willful violation about an unrelated matter. The NRC determined that Corrective Action credit is warranted based on the prompt and comprehensive corrective actions you implemented. The corrective actions to address the violation are documented in Enclosure 3.
Therefore, to encourage identification and prompt and comprehensive correction of violations, I have been authorized, after consultation with the Director, Office of Enforcement not to propose a civil penalty in this case. However, significant violations in the future could result in a civil penalty.
In Section V of the Confirmatory Order, EA-17-132/153, issued to Entergy on March 12, 2018, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No.
ML18072A191), the NRC indicated it would consider enforcement discretion for violations that meet the criteria for discretion under Section 3.3 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. Although the violation was identified by Entergy, the NRC is not exercising discretion in this instance because it was not identified as part of the corrective action for a previous enforcement action.
The NRC has concluded that information regarding: (1) the reason for the violations; (2) the corrective actions that have been taken and the results achieved; and (3) the date when full compliance was achieved is already adequately addressed on the docket in Enclosure 3.
Therefore, you are not required to respond to this letter unless the description therein does not accurately reflect your corrective actions or your position. In that case, or if you choose to provide additional information, you should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice (Enclosure 1).
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice and Procedure, a copy of this letter, its enclosures, and your response, if you choose to provide one, will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room and in ADAMS, accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy or proprietary information so that it can be made available to the public without redaction. The NRC also includes significant enforcement actions on its Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/enforcement/actions. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Ray Kellar of my staff at 817-200-1527.
Sincerely, John D. Digitally signed by John D.
Monninger Monninger Date: 2020.09.23 14:37:27-05'00'
John D. Monninger Deputy Regional Administrator Docket Nos. 50-313 and 50-368 License Nos. DPR-51 and NPF-6
Enclosures:
1. Notice of Violation 2. Factual Summary 3. Inspection Report 05000313/2020404 and 05000368/2020404
ML20267A403 SUNSI Review: ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword:
By: CAJ Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive NRC-002 OFFICE SES/ACES TL:ACES C:DRS/PSB1 RC C:DRP/D OE NAME JKramer JGroom RKellar DCylkowski JDixon GWilson SIGNATURE /RA/ E /RA/ E /RA/ E /RA/ E /RA/ E /RA/ E DATE 08/21/20 08/21/20 08/24/20 08/27/20 08/21/20 09/17/20 OFFICE NSIR OGC D:DRS DRA NAME TKeane NMoron RLantz JMonninger SIGNATURE /RA/ E /NLO/ E /RA/ E /RA/ E DATE 09/17/20 09/15/20 09/17/20 09/23/20
NOTICE OF VIOLATION Entergy Operations, Inc. Docket Nos. 50-313 and 50-368 Arkansas Nuclear One License Nos. DPR-51 and NPF-6 EA-20-018 During an NRC investigation completed on February 27, 2020, a violation of NRC requirements was identified. In a
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers: 05000313 and 05000368 License Numbers: DPR-51, NPF-6 Report Numbers: 05000313/2020404 and 05000368/2020404 Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-404-0000 Licensee: Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility: Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Inspection Dates: February 27, 2020, to June 23, 2020 Inspectors: A. Meyen, Physical Security Inspector D. Hostetter, Physical Security Inspector Approved By: Ray L. Kellar, P.E., Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure 3
SUMMARY The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an inspection at Arkansas Nuclear One 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. NRC-identified and self-revealed findings, violations, and additional items are summarized in the table below.
List of Findings and Violations Failure to Notify Security of Prohibited Items in the Protected Area Cornerstone Significance Cross-cutting Inspection Aspect Procedure Not Severity Level III Not Not Applicable NOV 05000313/2020404 and Applicable Applicable 05000368/2020404 Open EA-20-018 Based on the information developed in Investigation 4-2019-009, the NRC identified a Severity Level III violation of 10 CFR 73.55(a)(3) involving the failure of four contract supervisors to notify security of the presence of prohibited items (unauthorized ammunition) inside the protected area in accordance with site procedures.
MISCELLANEOUS - TRADITIONAL ENFORCEMENT On November 29, 2018, a licensee security manager notified the NRC resident inspector assigned to Arkansas Nuclear One that the swing shift general foreman had discovered prohibited items (unauthorized ammunition) in his belongings while within the protected area, had notified his supervisors, and had disposed of the ammunition without informing security with his supervisors consent.
Based on the licensees initial reporting of this issue to the NRC, the NRC Office of Investigations (OI) performed an investigation of actions of the licensee contractor staff involved in this event. The inspectors independently reviewed the licensees and OIs investigations.
The inspectors also reviewed long term corrective actions (CR-HQ-2019-02897) intended to address deliberate misconduct. The inspectors reviewed the licensees Confirmatory Order EA-17-132/152 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)
Accession No. ML18072A191).
INSPECTION RESULTS Failure to Notify Security of Prohibited Items in the Protected Area Cornerstone Significance/Severity Cross-cutting Inspection Aspect Procedure Not Applicable Severity Level III Not Not NOV 05000313/2020404 and Applicable Applicable 05000368/2020404 Open EA-20-018 Based on the information developed in Investigation 4-2019-009, the NRC identified a Severity Level III violation of 10 CFR 73.55(a)(3) involving the failure of four contract supervisors to notify security of the presence of prohibited items (unauthorized ammunition)
inside the protected area in accordance with site procedures.
Description: On or about October 10, 2018, a licensee contract supervisor working inside the Arkansas Nuclear One protected area identified, within their personal backpack, unauthorized ammunition rounds, which are considered prohibited items at the site. The licensee contract supervisor then reported or discussed the discovery of the unauthorized ammunition with two other contract supervisors. Rather than report the unauthorized ammunition to security, the three contract supervisors collectively decided to remove the ammunition from the protected area and dispose of it at a private residence. A fourth contract supervisor was contacted at their residence about the issue and was informed of the decision to dispose of the ammunition; this supervisor did not follow up with security to report the issue. On November 29, 2018, the licensee became aware of this event and took immediate corrective action to suspend the site access for all the individuals suspected of failing to report the prohibited items. The licensee also initiated Condition Report CR-HQN-2019-02897 and notified the NRC resident inspector.
From February 21, 2019 through February 27, 2020, OI investigated this event and concluded that the failure to report the prohibited items to security is contrary to Entergy Fleet procedure EN-NS-232, General Employee Security Responsibilities. Following subsequent review of this issue, the NRC concluded that the licensees corrective actions were prompt and comprehensive. In addition to the access authorization decisions made by a reviewing official, licensee corrective actions included sharing of operating experience related to this
event with Entergy fleet peers to reinforce expectations and warn of the potential consequences of failing to make proper notifications. This information was issued to the senior project managers responsible for oversight and management of the contract craft employees on February 25, 2020.
The NRC also noted that corrective actions required by Confirmatory Order EA-17-132/153 remain in effect at ANO through the remainder of 2020. This Order was issued as a result of a successful Alternative Dispute Resolution mediation session resulting in a settlement agreement related to apparent violations involving deliberate misconduct that occurred at a different Entergy fleet site. The Order confirmed licensee commitments made by the licensee to deter and detect deliberate misconduct at all power reactor licensees owned and operated by Entergy, which included ANO. The NRC determined that the corrective actions required by Confirmatory Order EA-17-132/153 were in the implementation phase during the October 10, 2018 event involving prohibited items and would provide a high likelihood of deterring a similar event.
Enforcement:
Significance: The Reactor Oversight Processs significance determination process does not specifically consider willfulness in its assessment of licensee performance. Therefore, it is necessary to address this violation which involves willfulness using the traditional enforcement process.
Notice of Violation:
Title 10 CFR 73.55(a)(3), states, in part, that the licensee is responsible for maintaining the onsite physical protection program in accordance with Commission regulations through the implementation of written security implementing procedures.
Entergy Fleet Procedure EN-NS-232, General Employee Security Responsibilities, Revision 1, Section 5.0, Definitions defines Prohibited Items as Items that the licensee has determined not appropriate for introduction into the Protected Area. Alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia and unauthorized ammunition are some examples of prohibited items.
Entergy Fleet Procedure EN-NS-232, Section 6.0.11 requires, in part, that plant employees must continuously be aware and alert for unauthorized activities and/or personnel in the protected area and notify Security as soon as possible.
Entergy Fleet Procedure EN-NS-232, Section 7.21, requires, in part, that all plant personnel report to security prohibited items found in their area of work or suspected on the person of any individual in the protected area.
Contrary to the above, on or about October 10, 2018, the licensee failed to maintain the onsite physical protection program in accordance with Commission regulations through the implementation of written security implementing procedures. Specifically, several licensee contract plant employees failed to notify security of a prohibited item, namely unauthorized ammunition, located in the licensee protected area.
Enforcement Actions: This violation is categorized in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy as a Severity Level III violation.
The staff determined that the licensee should receive credit for identification of the problem.
The licensee took prompt action to escort the individuals involved from the protected area and removed their protected area access, notified the NRC, and worked with the contractor to perform an investigation.
The staff determined that the licensee should receive credit for corrective actions for the violation. The staff determined that licensee took substantive corrective action, including initiating a Condition Report (CR-HQN-2019-02897) intended to deter future misconduct, and implemented those actions at each site in the Entergy fleet.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS On July 23, 2020, the NRC staff presented the inspection results to Ms. Stephenie Pyle, Fleet Director, Regulatory Compliance, and other members of the licensee staff in a telephonic exit meeting. The NRC staff verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
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