IR 05000390/2025401
| ML25143A270 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  (NPF-090, NPF-096) |
| Issue date: | 05/27/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS/NSB |
| To: | Erb D Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR 2025401 | |
| Download: ML25143A270 (1) | |
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SUBJECT:
WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 & 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000390/2025401 AND 05000391/2025401
Dear Delson Erb:
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2 and discussed the results of this inspection with Kenny Mize 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 Nuclear Security Branch Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security 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:
05000390/2025401 and 05000391/2025401
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-401-0051
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2
Location:
Spring City, Tennessee
Inspection Dates:
May 12, 2025, to May 15, 2025
Inspectors:
J. Brown, Senior Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief
Nuclear Security Branch
Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 &
2, 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
71130.02 - Access Control
The inspector evaluated the access control program through completion of the following
inspection elements: Access Control
(1)
1. Tier I: All Requirements
2. Tier II: 8 Requirements 02.06 a - d, 02.07 a, 02.08 a,b, e
3. Tier III: 1 Requirement 02.09
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspector 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 inspector verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
PP01: Protected Area Security Equipment Performance Index Sample (IP Section 02.17) (1 Sample)
- (1) March 1, 2024, through April 30,
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspector verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On May 15, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Kenny Mize and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
CR 1925199
CR 1947148
CR 1953082
CR 1961038
CR 1968462
CR 1968507
CR 1970522
CR 1976192
CR 2001971
CR 2008079
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 2009979
Miscellaneous
QA-WB-24-001
Fleet Security Assessment
11/12/2024
NSDP-1
Safeguards Event Reporting Guidelines
Revision 16
NSDP-7.6
Personnel Access Control
Revision 7
NSDP-7.7
Vehicle Access Control
Revision 9
Procedures
NSDP-8
Keys and Locks
Revision 8
Procedures
Watts Bar Physical Security Plan
Revision 27
Corrective Action
Documents
CR 1994730
Regulatory Assessment Performance PI Guideline
Revision 7
71151
Procedures
NSDP-23
Tracking and Trending an NRC Performance Indicator
Revision 11