IR 05000382/2025403
| ML25050A106 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 02/19/2025 |
| From: | Jesse Rollins NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Sullivan J Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2025403 | |
| Download: ML25050A106 (1) | |
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February 19, 2025
SUBJECT:
WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000382/2025403
Dear Joseph Sullivan:
On February 06, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 and 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, Jesse M. Rollins, Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket No. 05000382 License No. NPF-38
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000382
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-403-0000
Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3
Location:
Killona, LA
Inspection Dates:
February 03, 2025 to February 06, 2025
Inspectors:
R. Lanfear, Physical Security Specialist
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 05000382/382/2024-S001-00 LER 2024-S01-00 for Waterford, Unit 3, Follow-Up Report for a Security One-Hour Report on July 25, 2024; and LER 2024-S02-00, Follow-up Report for a Security One-Hour Report on July 31, 2024 71153 Closed LER 05000382/2024-S003-
LER 2024-S03-00 for Waterford, Unit 3, Follow-Up Report for a Security On-hour Report on September 26, 2024 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: All Requirements Tier III: All Requirements
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) January 01, 2023 through December 31, 2024 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 reports which can be accessed at https://lersearch.inl.gov/LERSearchCriteria.aspx:
Licensee Event Report 50-382/2024-S01-00, Undisclosed PDI on July 25, 2024 The inspectors determined that the cause of the condition described in the LER was not reasonably within the licensees ability to foresee and correct and therefore was not reasonably preventable. No performance deficiency nor violation of NRC requirements was identified.
- (2) Licensee Event Report 50-382/2024-S02-00, Undisclosed PDI on July 31, 2024.
The inspectors determined that the cause of the condition described in the LER was not reasonably within the licensees ability to foresee and correct and therefore was not reasonably preventable. No performance deficiency nor violation of NRC requirements was identified.
- (3) Licensee Event Report 50-382/2024-S03-00, Undisclosed PDI on November 11, 2024.
The inspectors determined that the cause of the condition described in the LER was not reasonably within the licensees ability to foresee and correct 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 February 6, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Joseph Sullivan and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
CR-WF3-2024-
294, CR-WF3-
24-04279, CR-
WF3-2024-
278, CR-WF3-
24-04277, CR-
WF3-2024-
04302, CR-WF3-
24-04321, CR-
WF3-2024-
04303, CR-WF3-
24-04526, CR-
WF3-2024-
04535, CR-WF3-
24-04624, CR-
WF3-2024-
283, CR-WF3-
24-05952, CR-
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR-WF3-2025-
00388, CR-WF3-
25-00401, CR-
WF3-2025-
00425, CR-WF3-
25-00445
EN-NS-101-06
Terminating, Denial and Appeal of Unescorted Access
Authorization/Unescorted Access
SOCA Access Controls
Protected Area Search
Warehouse Material Search
Lock and Key
Procedures
PS-016-103
Vital Area Access During Periods of a Credible Threat (Two-
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Person Rule)
71151
Miscellaneous
Performance
Indicator Data
January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2024
Employee
personnel
Records
Personal History Questionnaires, PADS Synopsis Reports,
Clinical Interview Letter of Explanation
Security Follow up Reports 50-382/2024-S01-00 and 50-
2/2024-S02-00
09/23/2024
Miscellaneous
Security Follow up Reports 50-382/2024-S01-00 and 50-
2/2024-S02-00
11/21/2024