IR 05000313/2025403
| ML25071A022 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 03/12/2025 |
| From: | Jesse Rollins NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Pehrson D Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2025403 | |
| Download: ML25071A022 (1) | |
Text
March 12, 2025
SUBJECT:
ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000313/2025403 AND 05000368/2025403
Dear Doug E. Pehrson:
On March 6, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Arkansas Nuclear One and discussed the results of this inspection with you 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, Jesse M. Rollins, Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket Nos. 05000313 and 05000368 License Nos. DPR-51 and NPF-6
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000313 and 05000368
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000313/2025403 and 05000368/2025403
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-403-0005
Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Arkansas Nuclear One
Location:
Russellville, AR
Inspection Dates:
February 24, 2025 to March 6, 2025
Inspectors:
J. Allen, Physical Security Inspector
D. Holman, Sr Physical Security Inspector
C. Jewett, Sr Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jesse M. Rollins, Chief
Physical Security Branch
Division of Radiological Safety & Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Arkansas Nuclear One, 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
71130.05 - Protective Strategy Evaluation
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's protective strategy through completion of the following
procedure elements: Protective Strategy Evaluation
- (1) Tier I: All Requirements Tier II: 16 Requirements (02.05 a,02.06 a, b, c, d, e, f, h, i, j, m, n, 02.07 a, c, d and e)
Tier III: 4 Requirements (02.08, 02.09 a, b, 02.10 a)
- (2) The inspectors assessed the licensee's annual force on force exercise on February 27, 2025.
71130.14 - Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
The inspectors evaluated the Security Target Set Program. The following elements were evaluated:
Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
- (1) All Requirements (03.01 - 03.05)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On March 6, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Doug Pehrson and other members of the licensee staff.
- On February 26, 2025, the inspectors debriefed the inspection results of sample one of the IP 71130.05 Protective Strategy Evaluation to John LaPlante, Director, Entergy Security and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
ANO-1-2025-00266,
ANO-C-2024-02050,
ANO-C-2024-02055,
ANO-C-2024-02057,
ANO-C-202402080,
ANO-C-2024-02084,
ANO-C02024-02087,
ANO-C-2024-02111,
ANO-C-2024-02121,
ANO-C-2024-02127,
ANO-C-2024-02148,
ANO-C-2024-0465,
ANO-C-2024-0466,
ANO-C-2024-0468
Condition Report
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
ANO-C-2025-00365,
ANO-C-2025-00366,
ANO-C-2025-00367,
ANO-C-2025-00391,
ANO-C-2025-00392,
ANO-C-2025-00396,
ANO-C-2025-00398,
ANO-C-2025-00383,
ANO-C-2025-00384,
ANO-C-2025-00385,
ANO-C-2025-00386,
ANO-C-2025-00388,
ANO-C-2025-00390,
ANO-C-2025-00394,
ANO-C-2025-00397
Condition Report
Miscellaneous24-047
Security Information Bulletin (Typical)
07/29/2024
Miscellaneous
Plan
ANO Physical Security Plan
Revision 021
Miscellaneous
Quarterly Testing
Motorized Delay Barriers per Protective Strategy
Various
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Records, 2d/3d/4th
Quarters 2024
Procedures
OP-1043.012
Testing of Security Equipment
Revision 043
Procedures
OP-1043.014
Patrols and Inspections
Revision 48
Procedures
OP-1043.047
Defensive Strategy
Revision 29
Procedures
OP-1104.008
Circulating Water and Water Box Vacuum System
Operation
Change 047
Corrective Action
Documents
ANO-C-2023-04103,
ANO-C-2023-04104,
ANO-C-2024-02060,
ANO-C-2024-02061
Condition Report
Corrective Action
Documents
ANO-C-2025-00393,
ANO-C-2025-00395,
ANO-C-2025-00396,
ANO-C-2025-00398
Condition Report
Miscellaneous
Target Set Meeting Minutes
2/10/2024
Miscellaneous
Target Set Meeting Minutes
2/04/2023
Miscellaneous
Licensed Operator Cycle 2404 Security Event Training
Procedures
Development and Maintenance of Target Sets
Procedures
OP-1043.049
Target Sets
013
Procedures
OP-1203.048
Security Event
2