IR 05000348/2020403
| ML20358A111 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 12/23/2020 |
| From: | Ivan Hall, James Shehee NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1 |
| To: | Mcgavin S Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| IR 2020403 | |
| Download: ML20358A111 (8) | |
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December 23, 2020
SUBJECT:
JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000348/2020403 AND 05000364/2020403
Dear Mr. McGavin:
On December 4, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. On December 8, 2020, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you 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,
/RA/
Ivan Hall, Chief (acting)
James C. Shehee, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 05000348 and 05000364 License Nos. NPF-2 and NPF-8
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000348 and 05000364
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000348/2020403 and 05000364/2020403
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-403-0030
Licensee:
Southern Nuclear Operating Co. Inc.
Facility:
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Ashford AL
Inspection Dates:
September 14 -18, 2020 (On-site)
November 30, - December 04, 2020 (Remote)
Inspectors:
J. Brown, Physical Security Inspector
J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
James C. Shehee, 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 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant,
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
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Unless otherwise noted, baseline security inspections were conducted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 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. Publicly available IPs are located at:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), regional inspectors were directed to begin teleworking. The inspection documented below was completed through a combination of remote and onsite inspection.
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: None
- Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.09)
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following procedure elements:
Review Security Plan Changes (IP Section 02.01)
- (1) Since the last NRC inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 18-FNP-1 was implemented based on your determination, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), that the changes resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan, and the revised security plan continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspectors conducted a review of the security plan changes to evaluate for potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan. However, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of the changes. Therefore, these changes remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
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)
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
(1)
(Aug 2019 - Aug 2020)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
92702 CONF - Enforcement Related Order Follow-Up-Only
Farley Inspection Report 05000348/2020402 and 05000364/2020402 issued on March 20, 2020, verified that the Confirmatory Order, EA-18-032, requirements described in Section V.1.a through V.1.l were implemented in accordance with the Confirmatory Order. During this inspection, the Inspector identified one remaining requirement at Section V.1.m which would need to be reviewed during a future inspection due to the scheduled completion date.
Enforcement Related Order Follow-Up-Only
- (1) Confirmatory Order (EA-18-032) requirement V.1.m required an Effectiveness review after 18 months and was completed by the licensee on August 13, 2020. SNC provided the Effectiveness review to the NRC on September 10, 2020. The inspector reviewed the report and verified the Effectiveness review met the requirements outlined in the Confirmatory Order. The licensees implementation of Confirmatory Order requirement V.1.m. completes all requirements of the Confirmatory Order.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On December 8, 2020, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Delson Erb and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
10689241
Security Sally Port Wedges not working per design
2/21/2020
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
10739680
Security NRC Issue of Concern
09/17/2020
Miscellaneous
10714070,
10714166,
10715065,
10717342,
10711043
Various CR Documents
Procedures
FNP-0-SP-10.0
Patrol Procedures
VERSION
34.1
FNP-0-SP-9.0
Lock and Key Control Procedures
VERSION
20.3
NMP-SE-021
Security Search Processes
VERSION
8.0
NMP-SE-023
Personnel Authorization and Badging Program
VERSION
3.2
Miscellaneous
Security Plan Changes
Version
number-18-
FNP-1
71151
Procedures
NMP-AD-029
Preparation and Reporting of Regulatory Assessment
Performance Indicator Data and the Monthly
Operating Report
VERSION
2.0
2702
CONF
Self-Assessments 1036824
Effectiveness Review Technical Evaluation
08/13/2020