ML25163A178
| ML25163A178 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 06/16/2025 |
| From: | Jannette Worosilo NRC/RGN-II/DFRSS/NSB |
| To: | Erb D Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| EPID I-2025-402-0025 IR 2025402 | |
| Download: ML25163A178 (1) | |
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Delson C. Erb Vice President, OPS Support Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT:
SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2025402 AND 05000328/2025402
Dear Delson C. Erb:
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant and discussed the results of this inspection with Kevin Michael 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. 05000327 and 05000328 License Nos. DPR-77 and DPR-79
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/ encl: Distribution via LISTSERV June 16, 2025 Signed by Worosilo, Jannette on 06/16/25
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Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RII/DFRSS/NSB RII/DFRSS/NSB RII/DFRSS/NSB NAME M. Denman J. Tornow J. Worosilo DATE 06/12/2025 06/16/2025 06/16/2025
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Inspection Report Docket Numbers:
05000327 and 05000328 License Numbers:
DPR-77 and DPR-79 Report Numbers:
05000327/2025402 and 05000328/2025402 Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-402-0025 Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority Facility:
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Location:
Soddy-Daisy, TN Inspection Dates:
June 02, 2025 to June 05, 2025 Inspectors:
M. Denman, Physical Security Inspector J. Tornow, Physical Security Inspector Approved By:
Jannette G. Worosilo, Chief Nuclear Security Branch Division of Fuels, Radiological Safety, and Security
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Sequoyah 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.
3 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 71130.04 - Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance The inspectors evaluated the security equipment testing and maintenance program. The following elements were evaluated from IP:
Equipment Performance, Testing, and Maintenance (1 Sample)
(1)
Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: 2.09 a., b.; 2.11 d.; 2.12 a.
Tier III: 2.14; 2.15 a., c.
71130.07 - Security Training The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following procedure elements:
Security Training (1 Sample)
(1)
Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: All Requirements Tier III: 6 Requirements (02.10, 02.11 a, 02.13 a-c, 02.14 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 June 5, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Kevin Michael and other members of the licensee staff.
4 DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Inspection Procedure Type Designation Description or Title Revision or Date Corrective Action Documents Resulting from Inspection CR 2017848 06/03/2025 Miscellaneous LP-SEC-TSK-12 Test Intrusion Detection Equipment and Special Purpose Detectors Revision 0024 0-PI-OPS-000-677.0 Functionality Test of Security Backup Diesel Generator Revision 0049 0-PI-SFT-245-004.0 Security UPS Operability Test Revision 0007 CTP-0-SEC-FPI-245.S Performance Intrusion Detection System Performance Testing Revision 007 CTP-0-SEC-FPI-245.S Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Performance Test Revision 0007 CTP-0-SEC-FPI-623.W Card Reader And Balanced Magnetic Switch Operability Test Revision 0006 CTP-0-SEC-FPI-630.W Perimeter Intrusion Detection and CCTV Systems Operability Test Revision 0004 CTP-0-SEC-FPI-643.W X-Ray Equipment Operability / Performance Tes Revision 0006 CTP-0-SEC-FPI-646.W Walk Through Metal Detector Operability / Performance Test Revision 0004 CTP-0-SEC-FPI-647.W Explosive Detector Operability / Performance Test Revision 0008 NSDP-15.1 Testing and Maintenance Rev. 0005 71130.04 Procedures NSDP-26 Weapons Accountability and Security Response Equipment Rev. 0026 Corrective Action Documents 1961877 09/30/2024 71130.07 Corrective Action Documents Resulting from Inspection CR 2018156 06/04/2025
5 Inspection Procedure Type Designation Description or Title Revision or Date Firearms Instructor / Armorer Certifications Annual Rifle Day, Low Light, Qualification Course Approval 04/09/2025 Security Officer Training Files (samples) 2024/2025 LP-SEC-ANN-005 Tamper and Sabotage 05/18/2017 LP-SEC-ANN-006 Use of Force 11/01/2018 LP-SEC-GEN-010 Security Reportability Revision 002 LP-SEC-TSK-22 Physical Fitness Test 07/06/2020 LP-SEC-TSK-278 Rifle Familiarization Revision 008 Miscellaneous LP-SEC-TSK-27C Annual Tactical Qualification Course Revision 039 TVA Physical Security Plan and Training and Qualification Plan Revision 23 NSDP-18 Administration of Security Training Rev. 0023 NSDP-30 Security Duty Restrictions Revision 0012 NSDP-44 Graded Systematic Approach to Security Training (GSAST)
Rev. 0012 NSDP-44.1 Security On The Job Training Rev. 0008 Procedures NSDP-44.2 Security Task Performance Evaluation Rev. 0013 Self-Assessments L17 231120 800 /
SSA 2308 Physical Security, Contingency Plan, and Safeguards Information Quality Assurance Audit 09/11/2023-11/27/2023