IR 05000348/2025403
| ML25246A929 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 09/03/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS/NSB |
| To: | Coleman J Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| IR 2025403 | |
| Download: ML25246A929 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000348/2025403 AND 05000364/2025403
Dear Jamie Coleman:
On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Gene Surber 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. 05000348 and 05000364 License Nos. NPF-2 and NPF-8
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000348 and 05000364
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000348/2025403 and 05000364/2025403
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-403-0010
Licensee:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Facility:
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant
Location:
Columbia, AL
Inspection Dates:
August 25, 2025 to August 28, 2025
Inspectors:
M. Denman, 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 Joseph M. Farley 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 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: 02.01 (a,c,d,e), 02.02 (a-g), 02.04 (a,b,d,e), 02.05 (a), 02.06 (c)
- Tier II: 02.08 (e)
- Tier III: 02.09
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 indicators submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17) (1 Sample)
- (1) November 2024 - July
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On August 28, 2025, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to Gene Surber and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
11118242,
11131639,
11131649,
11144319,
11146610,
11149380,
11115538,
11110410,
11110105,
11184490,
11167800,
11166398,
11164888,
11162806,
11103589
Condition Report
206855
08/26/2025
Condition Report
206864
08/26/2025
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Condition Report
207025
08/27/2025
1142225
Technical Evaluations Quality Record
2/05/2023
1168817
Technical Evaluations Quality Record
01/13/2025
Miscellaneous
1169401
Technical Evaluations Quality Record
01/23/2025
FNP-0-SP-9.0
Lock and Key Control Procedures
Version 22.0
NMP-AD-013
Control of Safeguards Information
Version 6.0
NMP-SE-021
Security Search Processes
Version 17.0
Procedures
NMP-SE-023
Personnel Authorization and Badging Program
Version 6.3
Self-Assessments
FLEET-SEC-2024
Security Audit
04/08/2024-
05/14/2024
SNC2341559
03/11/2025
Work Orders
SNC2341611
2/26/2025
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
Security Plan change transmittal letter
04/19/2024
Procedures
FNP-3
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Security Plan
Revision 18
71151
Procedures
NMP-AD-034
Key Performance Indicators
Version 15.0