IR 05000327/2024401
| ML24072A011 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 03/12/2024 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | Jim Barstow Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2024401 | |
| Download: ML24072A011 (8) | |
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SUBJECT:
SEQUOYAH, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2024401 AND 05000328/2024401
Dear James Barstow:
On March 7, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Thomas F. Marshall 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. 05000327 and 05000328 License Nos. DPR-77 and DPR-79
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000327 and 05000328
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000327/2024401 and 05000328/2024401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-401-0046
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Soddy Daisy, TN
Inspection Dates:
March 4 to March 7, 2024
Inspectors:
R. Womack, Senior 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 Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, 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
Type Issue Number Title Report Section Status LER 05000327,05000328/20 23-S002-00 LER 2023-S-02-00,
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,
Units 1 and 2 - Temporary Suspension of Security Measures Due to Tornado Warning 71153 Closed
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: 02.06 a., d.; 02.08 a., d.-f., h., i.
Tier III: 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) Unit 1: February 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024 Unit 2: February 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024 71153 - Follow Up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion The inspectors evaluated the following licensee event report (LER)
Follow Up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion===
- (1) LER 50-327 and 328/2023-S02-00, "Temporary Suspension of Security Measures Due to Tornado Warning," ADAMS accession: ML23143A341 The inspectors determined that the cause of the condition described in the LER was not reasonably within the licensees ability to foreseen and corrected and therefore was not reasonably preventable. No performance deficiency nor violation of NRC requirements was identified
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 7, 2024, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Thomas F. Marshall and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
1891339
11/13/2023
1893558
11/29/2023
Corrective Action
Documents
1914482
03/06/2024
1914606
03/06/2024
1914619
03/04/2024
1914886
03/06/2024
1914892
03/06/2024
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
1915190
03/06/2024
23-01-021
Safeguards Event Report
03/16/2023
23-02-032
Safeguards Event Report
04/05/2023
23-02-038
Safeguards Event Report
05/22/2023
23-04-070
Safeguards Event Report
11/13/2023
24-01-012
Safeguards Event Report
01/31/2024
TVA 42015
Vehicle Search Review/Audit
January
24
Miscellaneous
TVA 42015
Vehicle Search Review/Audit
February
24
NPG-SPP-22.201
Oversight of the Human Performance Program
Revision 14
NSDP-4
Security Organization, Expectations and Standards
Revision 27
NSDP-7.1
Security Shift Supervision
Revision 4
NSDP-7.6
Personnel Access Control
Revision 6
NSDP-7.6
Personnel Access Control
Revision 5
NSDP-7.7
Vehicle Access Control
Revision 7
Procedures
NSDP-8
Keys and Locks
Revision 9
Self-Assessments
L17 231120 800
Audit Report SSA2308: Physical Security, Contingency Plan,
and Safeguards Information - Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (SQN)
11/27/2023
Miscellaneous
PP01 - Protected
Area Security
Equipment
PI Summary Report
February
23 through
February
24
71151
Procedures
NSDP-29
Tracking and Trending and NRC Performance Indicators
Revision 11
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Self-Assessments
1903776
IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification, IP 71130.02
Access Control, IP 71130.09 Security Plan Changes NRC
Pre-Inspection Self-Assessment
2/14/2024
23-02-030
Safeguards Event Report
04/01/2023
NSDP-7.5-3
TVA 41945, Severe Weather Warning Checklist
04/01/2023
Miscellaneous
OPDP-1
SQN Unit 1 Operations Log - Day Shift
04/01/2023
Tornado Watch / Warning
Revision 46
Procedures
NSDP-7.5
Special Situations Affecting Security
Revision 4