IR 05000390/2021402

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2021402 and 05000391/2021402

ML21306A079
Person / Time
Site:	Watts Bar
Issue date:	11/02/2021
From:	Jannette Worosilo Division of Reactor Safety II
To:	Jim Barstow Tennessee Valley Authority
References
IR 2021402
Download: ML21306A079 (6)

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November 2, 2021

SUBJECT:

WATTS BAR NUCLEAR STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECT ION REPORT 05000390/2021402 AND 05000391/2021402

Dear Mr. Barstow:

On October 15, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NR C) completed an inspection at Watts Bar Nuclear Station. On October 19, 2021, the NRC ins pectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. T he 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/

Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Plant Support Branch Division or Reactor Safety

Docket Nos. 05000390 and 05000391 License Nos. NPF-90 and NPF-96

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 05000390 and 05000391

License Numbers: NPF-90 and NPF-96

Report Numbers: 05000390/2021402 and 05000391/2021402

Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority

Facility: Watts Bar Nuclear Station

Location: Spring City, TN

Inspection Dates: October 12, 2021 to October 19, 2021

Inspectors: J. Wallo, Senior Physical Security Inspector J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector

Approved By: Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Plant Support Branch Division or Reactor Safety

Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitori ng the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Wat ts Bar Nuclear Station, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Ove rsight 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 cond ucted in accordance with the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effe ct at the beginning of the inspection. Samples were declared complete when the IP require ments 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 inter viewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and r egulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards. Publicly available IPs are located at:

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspe ction-procedure/index.html.

SAFEGUARDS

71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation

The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy thr ough completion of the following procedure elements:

Protective Strategy Evaluation (2 Samples)

(1) Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: 14 Requirements (02.05 a, 02.06 a, d, f, g, h, i, j, m, n, 02.07 a, b, c, and e )

(2) Tier III: 4 Requirements (02.08, 02.09 a, b and 02.11 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 October 19, 2021, the inspectors presented the security bas eline inspection results to James Barstow and other members of the licensee staff.

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