IR 05000327/2026420
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| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 02/20/2026 |
| From: | David Hostetter Security Performance Evaluation Branch |
| To: | Michael K Tennessee Valley Authority |
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SUBJECT:
SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2026420 AND 05000328/2026420
Dear Kevin Michael:
On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. On January 29, 2026, the NRC inspectors 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, Jefferson K. Clark, Chief Security Performance Evaluation Branch Division of Security Operations Docket Nos. 05000327 and 05000328 License Nos. DPR-77 and DPR-79
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000327 and 05000328
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000327/2026420 and 05000328/2026420
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2026-420-0000
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Facility:
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
Location:
Soddy Daisy, TN
Inspection Dates:
January 05, 2026, to January 30, 2026
Inspectors:
J. Berry, Team Leader, NSIR
M. Hein, Physical Security Inspector, RIV
D. Hostetter, Senior Physical Security Inspector, NSIR
J. Justice, Senior Physical Security Inspector, RII
Approved By:
Jefferson K. Clark, Chief
Security Performance Evaluation Branch
Division of Security Operations
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, 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
71130.03 - Contingency Response - Force-On-Force Testing
Contingency Response - Force-On-Force Testing (1 Sample)
- (1) NRC inspectors completed the Contingency Response - Force-on-Force (FOF)
Testing inspection procedure by evaluating the licensees performance in implementing the physical protection program to detect, assess, interdict, and neutralize threats up to, and including, the design basis threat of radiological sabotage. One NRC-evaluated FOF exercise was conducted for the evaluation.
REPORT ATTACHMENTS
Supplemental Information for the report is considered Safeguards Information and is located separately within the NRCs Safeguards Information Local Area Network and Electronic Safe database (SLES), under NS125325.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On January 29, 2026, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Kevin Michael, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
CR-2060042
CR-2064275
CR-2064357
CR-2064359
CR-2064363
CR-2064367
CR-2064370
CR-2064376
CR-2064386
CR-2064393
CR-2064394
CR-2064396
CR-2064402
CR-2064403
CR-2064404
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
CR-2064406
JIT Adversary
Controller Training
NEI 05-05 Revision 7 Changes
11/25/2025
Sequoyah Nuclear
Plant Security
Analysis
Temp Vent Covers for SQN
01/05/2026
Sequoyah Nuclear
Plant Security
Analysis
Egress Concrete Structure (Door)
01/08/2026
Miscellaneous
Sequoyah Nuclear
Plant Security
Analysis
Barrier Island Analysis for Floor Joist
01/06/2026
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
CDQ000999-
2004002
MSSD Circles for AQN
Revision 003
CDQ000999-
2004002
Engineering and Modifications to comply with April 2003 DBT
Security Order MSSD Circle Key
Revision 0
LP-SEC-ANN-001
TVA SAAB Training Initial and Annual Requirement, LMS
500004510
Revision 3
LP-SEC-ANN-001
TVA Controller Training, LMS 81545 and 81974
Revision 4
LP-SEC-ANN-006
Task 16, Use of Force, LMS 50004520
Revision 5
LP-SEC-TSK-009
Conduct Security Communications, LMS Module 81950
Revision 16
LP-SEC-TSK-18
Operate Base & Security Communications, LMS Module
81959
Revision 13
NPG-SPP-14.4
Nuclear Security
Revision 0014
NSD-27
Conduct of Security Drills and Exercise/Performance
Evaluation Program
Revision 0019
NSDP-18
Administration of Security Training
Revision 0022
NSDP-7.1
Security Shift Supervision
Revision 0003
NSDP-7.2
Motor Patrols
Revision 0002
Protective Strategy Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Protective Strategy
Revision 25
Sequoyah Nuclear
Plant
Target Sets
Revision 17
Procedures
Physical Security
Plan
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Security Plan, Training and
Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Program
Revision 25
OFFICE
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
R-II/DFRSS/NSB
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
/ETB
NSIR/DSO/SPEB
/ETA
NAME
DHostetter
JJustice
JBerry
JClark
DATE
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 20, 2026