IR 05000382/2025402
| ML25233A240 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/2025 |
| From: | Jesse Rollins NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Sullivan J Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2025402 | |
| Download: ML25233A240 (1) | |
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August 26, 2025
SUBJECT:
WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000382/2025402
Dear Joseph Sullivan:
On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Waterford Steam Electric Station and discussed the results of this inspection with John Twarog, Regulatory Assurance Manager, 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.
If you contest the minor violation documented in this inspection report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 205550001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Waterford Steam Electric Station.
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 Signed by Rollins, Jesse on 08/26/25 Docket No. 05000382 License No. NPF-38
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000382
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-402-0008
Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3
Location:
Killona, LA
Inspection Dates:
August 4, 2025, to August 7, 2025
Inspectors:
M. Hein, Physical Security Inspector
C. Jewett, Senior Enforcement Specialist
M. Ordoyne, 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 Waterford Steam Electric Station,
Unit 3, 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 05000382/2025-S01-00 71153 Closed LER 2025-S01-00 for Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3, Follow-up Report for a 10 CFR 73 Security Report on January 31, 2025
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
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following
procedure elements: Protective Strategy Evaluation
(1)
- Tier I: 13 Requirements (02.01 b, d, h, i, k; 02.02 a, c, f; 02.03 a 02.04 b-e)
- Tier II: 9 Requirements (02.06 d, f, i, n; 02.07 a-e)
- Tier III: 1 Requirement (02.08)
- (2) The inspectors assessed the licensee's annual force on force exercise on August 5, 2025
71130.14 - Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
The inspectors evaluated the Security Target Set Program. The following elements were evaluated:
Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
(1)
- 8 Requirements (03.01 a; 03.02b, d, e; 03.03 a; 03.04 a, b; 03.05 a)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
BASELINE
71153 - Follow Up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion Follow Up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the following licensee event report (LER) which can be accessed at https://lersearch.inl.gov/LERSearchCriteria.aspx LER 50-382/2025-S01-00 for Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3, Follow-up Report for a 10 CFR 73 Security Report on January 31, 2025 (ADAMS Accession ML25091A241)
The inspectors determined that the cause of the condition in the LER was a minor violation.
INSPECTION RESULTS
Minor Violation 71153 Failure to complete access authorization refresher training.
The inspectors reviewed LER 50-382/2025-S01-00 dated April 1, 2025, regarding an actual entry of unauthorized personnel into the protected area (PA). In this LER, the licensee reported that two employees had retained their unescorted access to the site despite having expired plant access training. This training covers individual fitness-for-duty (FFD) and behavior observation program (BOP) responsibilities and must be completed on a nominal 12-month frequency for individuals maintaining unescorted access to the PA.
Of the two individuals, both made entries into the licensees PA unescorted without meeting all the requirements for maintaining unescorted access. The licensee reported this as an actual entry of unauthorized personnel into the PA. The inspectors determined that the individuals had received initial FFD and BOP training and were still subject to other required elements of the licensees access authorization program that provide assurance of trustworthiness and reliability.
10 CFR 73.56(f)(2)(ii) states, in part, Behavioral observation training must be: (C) Maintained in a current status during any period of time an individual possesses unescorted access or unescorted access authorization in accordance with paragraph (f)(2)(iv) of this section.
10 CFR 73.56(f)(2)(iv) states, in part, Individuals shall complete refresher training on a nominal 12-month frequency, or more frequently where the need is indicated.
Contrary to the above, from November 29, 2024, to February 6, 2025, the licensee failed to ensure that behavioral observation training was maintained in a current status during any period of time an individual possesses unescorted access or unescorted access authorization. Specifically, two individuals with unescorted access to Waterford Steam Electric Station were allowed to retain their access to the site despite having expired training.
These individuals failed to complete behavior observation refresher training within a nominal 12-month frequency. Both individuals made entry into the sites protected area.
Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was minor. The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was minor because it could not be viewed as a precursor to a significant event, would not have the potential to lead to a more significant safety concern if left uncorrected, and did not adversely affect the security cornerstone objective.
Enforcement:
This failure to comply with 10 CFR 73.56(f)(2)(ii) constitutes a minor violation that is not subject to enforcement action in accordance with the NRCs Enforcement Policy.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On August 7, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to John Twarog, Regulatory Assurance Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-WF3-2025-
00401; CR-WF3-
25-00454; CR-
WF3-2025-
00443; CR-WF3-
25-00524; CR-
WF3-2025-
00548; CR-WF3-
25-00677; CR-
WF3-2025-
00946; CR-WF3-
25-01229; CR-
WF3-2025-
01680; CR-WF3-
25-01755; CR-
WF3-2025-
01779; CR-WF3-
25-01963; CR-
WF3-2025-
2374; CR-WF3-
25-02645; CR-
WF3-2025-
296; CR-WF3-
25-01489; CR-
WF3-2025-
01473; CR-WF3-
25-02124
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR-WF3-2025-
03791; CR-WF3-
25-03789; CR-
WF3-2025-
03790; CR-WF3-
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
25-03788
Miscellaneous
SGI-WF3-2011-
Security Drill Scenario Book
06/23/2025
Conduct of Security Force Exercises and Drills
EN-NS-215-01
Tactical Response Drills
EN-NS-215-02
Annual Force on Force Exercises
EN-NS-215-03
Triennial Force on Force Exercises
Controller Responsibilities Guidelines
Managing the Safety/Security interface
005
Force on Force Mock Adversary Program
Security Patrols, Tours, and Inspections
001
OP-901-523
Off Normal Procedure Security Events
29
PS-015-101
Security Patrols
310
Procedures
PS-018-115
Defensive Strategy and Tactical Deployment
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-WF3-2024-
2958; CR-WF3-
24-05260; CR-
WF3-2025-
01769; CR-WF3-
25-02940
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR-WF3-2025-
03801
Vital Target Set Identification Basis
05/01/2000
Miscellaneous
Critical target Sets
Development and Maintenance of Target Sets
Procedures
OP-901-523
Security Events
29