IR 05000390/2023401
| ML23068A133 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 03/13/2023 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo Division of Reactor Safety II |
| To: | Jim Barstow Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2023401 | |
| Download: ML23068A133 (7) | |
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SUBJECT:
WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000390/2023401 AND 05000391/2023401
Dear James Barstow:
On March 2, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. Tony Williams 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 Plant Support Branch Division of 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:
Report Numbers:
05000390/2023401 and 05000391/2023401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2023-401-0022
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Location:
Spring City, TN
Inspection Dates:
January 9 to 13, 2023 (TVA Corporate Office)
February 27 to March 02, 2023 (Watts Bar Nuclear Plant)
Inspectors:
A. Richardson, Physical Security Inspector
J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector
J. Wallo, Senior Physical Security Inspector
R. Womack, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, 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 Watts Bar 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 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
71130.01 - Access Authorization
The inspectors evaluated the access authorization program. The following elements were evaluated:
Access Authorization
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: 02.05 a, b; 02.07 a, b; 02.08 a, c
Tier III: 02.09; 02.10 a-c
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: 02.05 a-c; 02.06 a; 02.07 a-d
Tier III: 02.08
71130.08 - Fitness For Duty Program
The inspectors evaluated the fitness for duty program by completing the following inspection
elements: Fitness For Duty Program
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements
Tier II: 02.05 a-h; 02.06 a-g; 02.07 a-e; 02.08 a, b; 02.09 a-e
Tier III: 02.10; 02.11 a; 02.12 a - e; 02.14 a-c
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) February 2022 through February
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On March 2, 2023, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Mr. Tony Williams and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
NPG-SPP-14.5
Access Authorization
Revision 23
NSDP-23
Plant Access / Badging Process
Revision 21
NSDP-24
Access Authorization Program
Revision 15
NSDP-38
Access Authorization - Reviewing Officials
Revision 11
Procedures
NSDP-43
Adjudication Guidelines
Revision 7
1813840
Tailgating Incident at Backup Security Diesel
1815265
NRC Identified: Site Services operator unloaded a 60 ft
spider manlift
11/21/2022
1815786
Adverse Trend Regarding Unsecured Vehicles Within PA
2/12/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
1815799
NRC Identified: Key Left in Kubota
11/21/2022
NPG-SPP-14.4
Nuclear Security
Revision 14
NSDP-7.6
Personnel Access Control
Revision 2
Procedures
NSDP-7.7
Vehicle Access Control
Revision 5
NPG-SPP-03.21
Nuclear Fatigue Management Program
Revision 29
NPG-SPP-14.1
Fitness-For-Duty
Revision 21
NPG-SPP-14.10
Fitness-for-Duty - Alcohol and Drug Testing Requirements
Revision 6
NPG-SPP-14.11
Fitness-for-Duty - Medical Review Officers
Revision 3
NPG-SPP-14.12
Fitness-for-Duty - Intoxilyzers
Revision 6
Procedures
NPG-SPP-14.14
Fitness-for-Duty - Training and Field Support for the Fitness-
for-Duty Program
Revision 5
1701850
Determine compliance of FFD and NFR in prep for QA Audit
09/28/2021
Self-Assessments
1786072
Self Assessment Prep for NRC Inspection
10/06/2022
71151
Procedures
NSDP-29
Tracking and Trending and NRC Performance Indicators