Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (SQN) Tool Control Program

As a result of our review of the procedures and key control activities used to track and account for tools at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (Inspection No. 2005-526I), we performed an inspection to assess the processes and key control activities used to track and account for tools at SQN. TVA Nuclear (TVAN) Business Practice 226 (BP-226), Tool and Equipment Accountability, dated August 27, 2000: Established and implemented a plant accountability system for tools and equipment. Strengthened and standardized existing tool and equipment accountability practices. Provided for periodic reporting to control and minimize equipment losses. Our inspection identified a significant lack of tool accountability/tracking resulting from (1) noncompliance with processes and key control activities prescribed by TVAN BP-226 and (2) other process/control weaknesses. However, two control mechanisms were implemented to enhance tool room security -- access to the tool room was restricted using hand geometry and closed circuit cameras were installed in the tool room. Management agreed with our findings and has initiated corrective actions.