IR 05000390/2023401

Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390 2023401 and 05000391 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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March 10, 2023

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, Signed by Worosilo, Jannette on 03/10/23 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: NPF-90 and NPF-96 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 Enclosure

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.

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)

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(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 Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71130.01 Procedures 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

NSDP-43 Adjudication Guidelines Revision 7

71130.02 Corrective Action 1813840 Tailgating Incident at Backup Security Diesel

Documents 1815265 NRC Identified: Site Services operator unloaded a 60 ft 11/21/2022

spider manlift

1815786 Adverse Trend Regarding Unsecured Vehicles Within PA 12/12/2022

1815799 NRC Identified: Key Left in Kubota 11/21/2022

Procedures NPG-SPP-14.4 Nuclear Security Revision 14

NSDP-7.6 Personnel Access Control Revision 2

NSDP-7.7 Vehicle Access Control Revision 5

71130.08 Procedures 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

NPG-SPP-14.14 Fitness-for-Duty - Training and Field Support for the Fitness- Revision 5

for-Duty Program

Self-Assessments 1701850 Determine compliance of FFD and NFR in prep for QA Audit 09/28/2021

1786072 Self Assessment Prep for NRC Inspection 10/06/2022

71151 Procedures NSDP-29 Tracking and Trending and NRC Performance Indicators

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