IR 05000327/2025402
| ML25163A178 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 06/16/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS/NSB |
| To: | Erb D Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| EPID I-2025-402-0025 IR 2025402 | |
| Download: ML25163A178 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2025402 AND 05000328/2025402
Dear Delson C. Erb:
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Kevin Michael 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. 05000327 and 05000328 License Nos. DPR-77 and DPR-79
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000327 and 05000328
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000327/2025402 and 05000328/2025402
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-402-0025
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Location:
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Inspection Dates:
June 02, 2025 to June 05, 2025
Inspectors:
M. Denman, Physical Security Inspector
J. Tornow, 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 Sequoyah 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
71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance
The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from IP:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: 2.09 a., b.; 2.11 d.; 2.12 a.
Tier III: 2.14; 2.15 a., c.
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: All Requirements
- Tier III: 6 Requirements (02.10, 02.11 a, 02.13 a-c, 02.14 a)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On June 5, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Kevin Michael and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR 2017848
06/03/2025
Miscellaneous
LP-SEC-TSK-12
Test Intrusion Detection Equipment and Special Purpose
Detectors
Revision
24
0-PI-OPS-000-
677.0
Functionality Test of Security Backup Diesel Generator
Revision
0049
0-PI-SFT-245-
004.0
Security UPS Operability Test
Revision
0007
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-
245.S
Performance Intrusion Detection System Performance
Testing
Revision 007
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-
245.S
Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Performance Test
Revision
0007
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-
23.W
Card Reader And Balanced Magnetic Switch Operability Test
Revision
0006
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-
630.W
Perimeter Intrusion Detection and CCTV Systems Operability
Test
Revision
0004
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-
643.W
X-Ray Equipment Operability / Performance Tes
Revision
0006
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-
646.W
Walk Through Metal Detector Operability / Performance Test
Revision
0004
CTP-0-SEC-FPI-
647.W
Explosive Detector Operability / Performance Test
Revision
0008
NSDP-15.1
Testing and Maintenance
Rev. 0005
Procedures
NSDP-26
Weapons Accountability and Security Response Equipment
Rev. 0026
Corrective Action
Documents
1961877
09/30/2024
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR 2018156
06/04/2025
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Firearms Instructor / Armorer Certifications
Annual Rifle Day, Low Light, Qualification Course Approval
04/09/2025
Security Officer Training Files (samples)
24/2025
LP-SEC-ANN-005
Tamper and Sabotage
05/18/2017
LP-SEC-ANN-006
Use of Force
11/01/2018
LP-SEC-GEN-
010
Security Reportability
Revision 002
LP-SEC-TSK-22
Physical Fitness Test
07/06/2020
LP-SEC-TSK-278
Rifle Familiarization
Revision 008
Miscellaneous
LP-SEC-TSK-27C
Annual Tactical Qualification Course
Revision 039
TVA Physical Security Plan and Training and Qualification
Plan
Revision 23
NSDP-18
Administration of Security Training
Rev. 0023
NSDP-30
Security Duty Restrictions
Revision
0012
NSDP-44
Graded Systematic Approach to Security Training (GSAST)
Rev. 0012
NSDP-44.1
Security On The Job Training
Rev. 0008
Procedures
NSDP-44.2
Security Task Performance Evaluation
Rev. 0013
Self-Assessments
L17 231120 800 /
SSA 2308
Physical Security, Contingency Plan, and Safeguards
Information Quality Assurance Audit
09/11/2023-
11/27/2023