IR 05000313/2025401
| ML25114A065 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 04/24/2025 |
| From: | Jesse Rollins NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/MLB |
| To: | Pehrson D Entergy Operations |
| Lanfear R | |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25114A065 (1) | |
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April 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000313/2025401 AND 05000368/2025401
Dear Doug Pehrson:
On April 15, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Arkansas Nuclear One and discussed the results of this inspection with Mike Fields, acting General Manager Plant Operation, 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, Jesse M. Rollins, Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket Nos. 05000313 and 05000368 License Nos. DPR-51 and NPF-6
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000313 and 05000368
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000313/2025401 and 05000368/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0000
Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Arkansas Nuclear One
Location:
Russellville, AR
Inspection Dates:
April 7, 2025, to April 11, 2025
Inspectors:
R. Lanfear, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jesse M. Rollins, Chief
Physical Security Branch
Division of Radiological Safety & Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline 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.
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 inspector 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 inspector evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
inspection elements: Access Control
(1)
- Tier I: All Requirements
- Tier II: All Requirements
- Tier III: All Requirements
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspector 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 inspector verified licensee performance indicator submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17) (1 Sample)
- (1) September 30, 2024, through March 31,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On April 15, 2025, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Mike Fields, acting General Manager Plant Operation, and other members of the licensee staff.
- On April 10, 2025, the inspector presented a debrief of the security baseline inspection to Todd Kauffman, Security Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-ANO-C-2024-
001970, CR-
ANO-C-2024-
001974, CR-
ANO-C-2024-
001976, CR-
ANO-C-2024-
2035, CR-ANO-
C-2025-00332,
CR-ANO-C-2025-
00328
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR-ANO-C-2025-
00632, CR-ANO-
C-2025-00640,
CR-ANO-C-2025-
00641, CR-ANO-
C-2025-00642,
CR-ANO-C-2025-
00643, CR-ANO-
C-2025-00645
Procedures
Procedure and Work Instruction Use and Adherence
Procedures
EN-NS-224-01
Personnel Access Control and Search
Procedures
EN-NS-224-02
Vehicle Access Control and Search
Procedures
En-NS-224-03
Visitor Access Control
Procedures
EN-NS-224-04
Access Control of Emergency Responders
Procedures
General Employee Security Responsibilities
Procedures
Lock and Key
Procedures
OP-1043.002
Access Control
099
Work Orders
54180420-01
ED-05
1/31/2025
71151
Miscellaneous
Performance
Indicator data
Security PI data