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#REDIRECT [[IR 05000424/2016405]]
{{Adams
| number = ML16077A095
| issue date = 03/16/2016
| title = Final Significance Determination of Greater than Green Finding, Notice of Violation and Assessment Followup Letter Inspection Report 05000424/2016405 and 05000425/2016405
| author name = Haney C
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/ORA
| addressee name = Mcgavin S
| addressee affiliation = Southern Nuclear Operating Co, Inc
| docket = 05000424, 05000425
| license number = NPF-068, NPF-081
| contact person =
| case reference number = EA-16-017
| document report number = IR 2016405
| document type = Inspection Report, Letter
| page count = 4
}}
See also: [[see also::IR 05000424/2016405]]
 
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{{#Wiki_filter:OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA  30303-1257
          OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
        March 16, 2016
EA-16-017
 
Mr. Stephen P. McGavin
 
Fleet Security Director
 
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. 40 Inverness Center Parkway (Bin 042)
Birmingham, AL  35242
 
SUBJECT:  VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - FINAL
SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION OF GREATER THAN GREEN FINDING, NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ASSESSMENT FOLLOWUP LETTER    INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2016405 AND 05000425/2016405
Dear Mr. McGavin:
 
This letter provides you the final significance determination of a security finding that was identified during a special inspection conducted at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1
and 2, as documented in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Inspection Report
(IR) 05000424/2016404 and 05000425/2016404, dated February 12, 2016.     
 
In a letter dated February 22, 2016, Southern Nuclear Company (SNC) acknowledged the finding, stated that immediate corrective actions were taken, and also noted that a causal analysis was underway that could result in additional corrective actions.  This letter also stated
that SNC declined to attend a Regulatory Conference, and chose not to provide additional
information through a written response.  The SNC acknowledged that, in accordance with
Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, they will not be able to appeal this final determination.  Therefore, after considering the information developed during the inspection, the NRC has reached a final significance determination for the finding, as noted in Enclosure 1. 
 
The NRC has also determined that a violation occurred, as noted in Enclosure 2.  The
 
circumstances surrounding the violation(s)
were described in detail in NRC IR 05000424/2016404 and 05000425/2016404.
 
Enclosure(s) transmitted herewith contain(s) SUNSI.  When separated from Enclosure(s), this transmittal document is decontrolled.
LIMITED INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION PERMITTED
 
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION S. McGavin 2
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
In accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, this Notice of Violation (Notice) is considered an escalated enforcement action. 
 
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the
enclosed Notice when preparing your response.  If you have additional information that you believe the NRC should consider, you may provide it in your response.  The NRC's review of your response to the Notice will also determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.  If Security-Related Information is
necessary to provide an acceptable response, please mark your entire response "Security-Related Information-Withhold from public disclosure under Title 10 of the
Code of Federal
Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390" in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1), and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).  In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is
waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.
 
The NRC has determined that the finding cited in Enclosure 1 places Vogtle, Units 1 and 2, in
 
the Regulatory Response Column of the Regulatory Oversight Program Action Matrix beginning
the first Quarter of 2016.  Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct an additional inspection when you have notified us of your readiness.  This additional inspection will be conducted to provide assurance that the root and contributing causes for the performance issues are understood; to
provide assurance that the extent-of-condition and extent-of-cause of the performance issues
are understood; and to provide assurance that the corrective actions are sufficient to address
the root and contributing causes, and prevent recurrence.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, "Public inspections, exemptions, requests for withholding," 
of the NRC's "Agency Rules of Practice and Procedure," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC's Public Document Room, or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS); accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
 
 
 
 
 
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION S. McGavin 3
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
However, the material enclosed herewith contains Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1), and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security
vulnerability.  Therefore, the material in the Enclosures will not be made available for public
inspection.
      Sincerely,        /RA/        Catherine Haney      Regional Administrator
Docket Nos.  50-424 and 50-425 
 
License Nos.  NPF-68 and NPF-81
 
Enclosures:  1.  Final Signifiance Determination 2.  Notice of Violation
cc:
Michael P. Long Security Operations Manager
Southern Nuclear Operating Co., Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway (Bin B042)
 
Birmingham, AL  35242
 
Steven M. Shipman Security Projects Manager
 
Southern Nuclear Operating Co., Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway (Bin B042)
 
Birmingham, AL  35242
 
     
 
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Final Significance Determination of Greater than Green Finding, Notice of Violation and Assessment Followup Letter Inspection Report 05000424/2016405 and 05000425/2016405
ML16077A095
Person / Time
Site: Vogtle  Southern Nuclear icon.png
Issue date: 03/16/2016
From: Catherine Haney
Region 2 Administrator
To: Mcgavin S
Southern Nuclear Operating Co
References
EA-16-017 IR 2016405
Download: ML16077A095 (4)
v • d • e


See also: IR 05000424/2016405

Text

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

March 16, 2016

EA-16-017

Mr. Stephen P. McGavin

Fleet Security Director

Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. 40 Inverness Center Parkway (Bin 042)

Birmingham, AL 35242

SUBJECT: VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - FINAL

SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION OF GREATER THAN GREEN FINDING, NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ASSESSMENT FOLLOWUP LETTER INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2016405 AND 05000425/2016405

Dear Mr. McGavin:

This letter provides you the final significance determination of a security finding that was identified during a special inspection conducted at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1

and 2, as documented in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Inspection Report (IR) 05000424/2016404 and 05000425/2016404, dated February 12, 2016.

In a letter dated February 22, 2016, Southern Nuclear Company (SNC) acknowledged the finding, stated that immediate corrective actions were taken, and also noted that a causal analysis was underway that could result in additional corrective actions. This letter also stated

that SNC declined to attend a Regulatory Conference, and chose not to provide additional

information through a written response. The SNC acknowledged that, in accordance with

Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, they will not be able to appeal this final determination. Therefore, after considering the information developed during the inspection, the NRC has reached a final significance determination for the finding, as noted in Enclosure 1.

The NRC has also determined that a violation occurred, as noted in Enclosure 2. The

circumstances surrounding the violation(s)

were described in detail in NRC IR 05000424/2016404 and 05000425/2016404.

Enclosure(s) transmitted herewith contain(s) SUNSI. When separated from Enclosure(s), this transmittal document is decontrolled.

LIMITED INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION PERMITTED

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION S. McGavin 2

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

In accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, this Notice of Violation (Notice) is considered an escalated enforcement action.

You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the

enclosed Notice when preparing your response. If you have additional information that you believe the NRC should consider, you may provide it in your response. The NRC's review of your response to the Notice will also determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. If Security-Related Information is

necessary to provide an acceptable response, please mark your entire response "Security-Related Information-Withhold from public disclosure under Title 10 of the

Code of Federal

Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390" in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1), and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is

waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.

The NRC has determined that the finding cited in Enclosure 1 places Vogtle, Units 1 and 2, in

the Regulatory Response Column of the Regulatory Oversight Program Action Matrix beginning

the first Quarter of 2016. Therefore, the NRC plans to conduct an additional inspection when you have notified us of your readiness. This additional inspection will be conducted to provide assurance that the root and contributing causes for the performance issues are understood; to

provide assurance that the extent-of-condition and extent-of-cause of the performance issues

are understood; and to provide assurance that the corrective actions are sufficient to address

the root and contributing causes, and prevent recurrence.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, "Public inspections, exemptions, requests for withholding,"

of the NRC's "Agency Rules of Practice and Procedure," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC's Public Document Room, or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS); accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION S. McGavin 3

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

However, the material enclosed herewith contains Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1), and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security

vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the Enclosures will not be made available for public

inspection.

Sincerely, /RA/ Catherine Haney Regional Administrator

Docket Nos. 50-424 and 50-425

License Nos. NPF-68 and NPF-81

Enclosures: 1. Final Signifiance Determination 2. Notice of Violation

cc:

Michael P. Long Security Operations Manager

Southern Nuclear Operating Co., Inc.

40 Inverness Center Parkway (Bin B042)

Birmingham, AL 35242

Steven M. Shipman Security Projects Manager

Southern Nuclear Operating Co., Inc.

40 Inverness Center Parkway (Bin B042)

Birmingham, AL 35242

ML16077A095 SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DRS/PSB2 RII:DRS/PSB2 RII:DRS/PSB2 RII:DRS RII:EICS RII:ORA/RC SIGNATURE BBD for RLP5 JXJ5 BBD ATG DLG2 SAP1 NAME R. Patterson J. Justice B. Desai A. Gody D. Gamberoni S. Price DATE 3/ 4 /2016 3/ 7 /2016 3/ 7 /2016 3/9/2016 3/ 7 /2016 3/ 7 /2016 E-MAIL COPY

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES

NO OFFICE RII:ORA OE NSIR NRR RII:ORA SIGNATURE LXW1 DXF4 via e-mailAJP2 via e-mail LRC1 via e-mailCXH NAME L. Wert D. Furst A. Pretzello L. Casey C. Haney DATE 3/ 15 /2016 3/ 14 /2016 3/ 15 /2016 3/ 14 /2016 3/ 16 /2016 E-MAIL COPY

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO

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