ML20112F530
| ML20112F530 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry, Watts Bar, Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 04/21/2020 |
| From: | Tom Stephen NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB5 |
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| References | |
| Download: ML20112F530 (21) | |
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Browns Ferry, Sequoyah and Watts Bar Annual Assessments 2019 Reactor Oversight Process Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II ML20112F530
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
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 Nuclear Plant Findings and Performance Indicators
One Apparent Violation, 6 Green non-cited violations (NCVs), 6 Severity Level IV NCVs, and 2 Green Findings were identified in 2019.
All Performance Indicators were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded)
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Regulatory Response Column (Column 2) for the fourth quarter of 2019.
One Apparent Violation associated with Security Finding was identified in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Final Significance Determination of Greater than Green Finding associated with Security issued March 16, 2020 (ML20076D978).
The 95001 Supplemental Inspection will be conducted later in the year.
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 Nuclear Plant Findings and Performance Indicators
8 Green non-cited violations (NCVs) and one Severity Level IV NCV were identified in 2019.
All Performance Indicators were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded).
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 Nuclear Plant Findings and Performance Indicators
One White Emergency Preparedness (EP) Finding, 13 Green Non-cited Violations (NCVs), and 2 Severity Level IV NCVs were identified in 2019.
White Finding letter issued on April 15, 2019.
Follow up inspection completed in September 2019.
Severity Level (SL) III Violation of 10 CFR 50.9 with Civil Penalty issued on November 19, 2019.
Follow up inspection completed in March 2020.
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Findings and Performance Indicators
Watts Bar Units 1 and 2 were in the Licensee Response Column (Column 1) for the Fourth Quarter of 2019.
Watts Bar Units 1 and 2 were in the Regulatory Response Column (Column 2) for the First, Second, and Third Quarters of 2019 because of the White Emergency Preparedness Finding.
All Performance Indicators were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded).
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Findings and Performance Indicators
Follow-up inspections for the Chilling Effect Letter (CEL) and 2017 Confirmatory Order (CO) completed in January and October 2019. No Violations were identified.
Still deliberating on the appropriate time to close the Watts Bar CEL and Safety Conscious Working Environment Cross Cutting Issue.
The NRC will continue to monitor TVAs activities to maintain a SCWE at Watts Bar.
TVA Apparent Violations
Four Apparent Violations of employee protection requirements issued on March 2, 2020 (ML20058G833)
12 Apparent Violations of NRC regulatory requirements issued on March 9, 2020 (ML20065M374)
Ken OBrien is the point of contact: (630) 829-9700
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Getting in Touch with the NRC
Website - www.nrc.gov
Questions/Information - OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov or 404-997-4417
Allegations 800-695-7403
Employment - 301-415-7400 or www.usajobs.gov
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 make less frequent but regular visits to sites
- Residents use remote monitoring when not on site
- Maintaining emergency response capabilities
- Deferring inspections that require travel
- Maximizing use of telework
- Continuing enforcement and license amendments
- Receiving and communicating best practices 20
Temperature checks for all personnel before accessing the Protected Area
Telework for employees that can work remotely
Social distancing enacted to the maximum extent possible
Meetings conducted via teleconference
Main Control Room access restricted
Sequoyah Unit 2 and Watts Bar Unit 1 outages delayed two weeks
Reduced the scope of Sequoyah Unit 2 outage work to limit the number of contractors coming to the site
Surgical masks provided to all of the on-site staff 21