ML22080A166
| ML22080A166 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry, Watts Bar, Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 03/21/2022 |
| From: | NRC/RGN-II |
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| References | |
| Download: ML22080A166 (16) | |
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Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar Annual Assessments 2021 Reactor Oversight Process Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II ML22080A166
NRC Mission Statement
The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment STRATEGIC GOALS SAFETY STRATEGIC GOAL: Ensure the Safe Use of Radioactive Materials SECURITY STRATEGIC GOAL: Ensure the Secure Use of Radioactive Materials
NRC Reactor Oversight Process (ROP)
Process is implemented in each of the four NRC regions
Process involves inspection and assessment activities controlled by each NRC regions senior management
Process is implemented by regional inspectors and onsite resident NRC inspectors
Resident Inspector Program
NRC Resident Inspectors live in the local communities and perform inspection activities at Browns Ferry, Sequoyah and Watts Bar Nuclear Plants
Provide daily oversight of plant activity
Resident Inspector Program
Daily visits to Control Room
Periodic meetings with plant senior managers
Prioritize inspections based on important plant activity
Resident Inspector Program
Observe emergency drills and provide support to NRC decision makers for any real emergencies or urgent issues
Resident Inspector Program Process concerns raised by plant employees and the public Routinely discuss safety concerns with plant personnel and senior management
8 National Summary of Plant Performance Status as of 2/23/2022 Licensee Response 91 Regulatory Response 2
Degraded Cornerstone 0
Multiple/Repetitive Deg. Cornerstone 0
Unacceptable 0
IMC 0350 Oversight 0
Total 93
9 National Summary
- Performance Indicator Results for 2021*
- Green 6314
- White 5
- Yellow 0
- Red 0
- PIs are counted per unit per quarter
- Total Inspection Findings in 2021#
- Green 289
- Greater-than-Green 0
- White 1
- Yellow 0
- Red 0
- Finding data current as of 2/23/2022
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
TVA operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.
Browns Ferry Units 1, 2, and 3 were in Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for Calendar Year (CY) 2021.
Eight Non-cited violations (NCVs) and one Finding (FIN) were identified in CY 2021.
All Performance Indicators were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded).
NRC plans baseline inspection at Browns Ferry for 2022.
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
TVA operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.
Sequoyah Units 1 and 2 were in the Licensee Response Column (Column
- 1) for CY 2021.
4 Green NCVs were identified in CY 2021.
All Performance Indicators were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded).
NRC plans baseline inspection at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant for 2022.
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
TVA operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.
Watts Bar Units 1 and 2 were in the Licensee Response Column (Column
- 1) for CY 2021.
5 Green NCVs was identified in CY 2021.
All Performance Indicators were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded).
NRC plans baseline inspections at Watts Bar for 2022 with a supplemental inspection for the finalized 2015 Traditional Enforcement Violations that went final in late 2021.
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Contact NRC resident inspectors
Browns Ferry Phone: 404-997-5110
Sequoyah Phone: 404-997-5240
Watts Bar Phone: 404-997-5300
NRC Response to COVID-19
- Residents have returned to the sites
- Residents have remote monitoring capability when not on site
- Regional staff office re-entry has occurred
- Deferred inspections are being completed
- NRC COVID-19 Update Link https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/covid-19/index.html 15
TVA has implemented their re-imagined workplace with a mix of onsite and remote based staff
Following CDC guidance for masking and COVID testing
Meetings conducted via a mix of teleconference and in person
Main Control Room access limited to only those requiring access during maintenance outages 16