05000219/LER-2003-001, Regarding License Violation Due to Security Officers Inattentive to Duty

Regarding License Violation Due to Security Officers Inattentive to Duty

ML031400557
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	05/12/2003
From:	Harkness E AmerGen Energy Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
2130-03-30140 LER 03-001-00
Download: ML031400557 (4)

LER-2003-001, Regarding License Violation Due to Security Officers Inattentive to Duty

Event date:
Report date:
Reporting criterion:	10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i) 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(viii)
2192003001R00 - NRC Website

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AmerGen SM An Exelon/British Energy Company AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Oyster Creek US Route 9 South P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ o8731-0388 May 12, 2003 2130-03-30140 File No.

03062 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington DC 20555

Dear Sir:

Subject:

Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Docket No. 50-219 Licensee Event Report 03-01:

Security Officers Inattentive to Duty Enclosed is Licensee Event Report 03-01. This event did not affect the health and safety of the public or plant personnel.

If any additional information or assistance is required, please contact Rick Ewart, of my staff, at 609.971.4949.

Very tru}

ours, Ernest J. Harkness, Site Vice President Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station EJH/DGS cc:

Administrator, Region I NRC Project Manager Senior Resident Inspector 5
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NRC FORM 366 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (4-95)

APPROVED BY OMB NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES 04/30/98 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MANDATORY INFORMATION COLLECION REQUEST: 50.0 HRS. REPORTED LESSONS LEARNED ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE UCENSING PROCESS AND FED BACK TO INDUSTRY.

FORWARD COMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE IFRMATION AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT BRANCH (T-6 F33). U.S. NUCLEAR LICENSEEEVENTREPORT(LER)

REGULATORY COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, DC 20555-01.

AND TO THE I1VI~~ANi REPORT I~Lt~~K)

PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104). OFFCE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, WASHINGTON, DC 20503.

OCILITY NANIE (e)

U DOCKET NUMBER (2)

PAGE (3)

Oyster Creek Unit 1 05000 - 219 1 of 3 T ITLE (4)

License Violation Due to Security Officers Inattentive to Duty EVENT DATE (5)

LER NUMBER (6)

REPORT DATE (7)

OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED (8)

MONTH DAY VR YEAR SEQUENTIAL REVISI MONT DAY YEAR I FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER NUMBER N

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~~05000 OPERATING THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR 8: (Check one or more) (11)

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NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER (IncIu& Aa Co&)

Rick Ewart 609.971.4949 COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT (13)

CAUSE

SYSTEM COMPONEN MANUFACTUR REPORTABLE

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ER TONPRDS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED (14)

EXPECTED MONTH DAY Y

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ABSTRACT (Limit to 1400 spaces, i.e., approximately I single-spaced typewntten lines) (16)

On April 15, 2003, at approximately 4:50 A.M. the Oyster Creek Operations Director arrived at the station and was appropriately processed by the Outer Owner Controlled Area (OCA) checkpoint.

He proceeded to the Inner OCA checkpoint where he noticed that the security guards did not immediately exit the guardhouse to verify his identification and check his vehicle. He proceeded to the Guardhouse where he observed the guards, apparently asleep.

An immediate search of the Inner OCA was conducted to ensure that no unauthorized vehicles had entered. The Inner OCA checkpoint is monitored by a surveillance camera. A review of the videotape revealed that no vehicles entered the Inner OCA during this period. This information was corroborated by an interview with the Outer OCA guard.

Both guards were relieved from all duties. Two new guards manned the Inner OCA post. Both guards were "For Cause" Fitness for Duty tested. All readings were negative. All required NRC and Exelon notifications were made. Security reinforced management expectations to all Security Personnel on attentiveness to duty.

NRC FORM 366 (4-95)

NRC FORI 366A US. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMIION (4-95)

LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)

TEXT CONTINUATION FACILITY NAME (1)

DOCKET (2)

LER NUMBER (6)

PAGE (3) 05000 yEAR SEQUENTAL REV Oyster Creek, Unit 1

- 219 03 --

01 00 2 of 3

1 (If nore space is required, use additional copies of NRC Form 366A) (17)

DATE OF DISCOVERY The event described in this report occurred on April 15, 2003.

IDENTIFICATION OF OCCURRENCE At 4:50 A.M., two on-watch security officers were found to be asleep.

Operating License condition 2.C.(4) requires:

"The licensee shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provision of the Commission approved physical security, guard training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plans..."

By order dated February 25, 2002, the license was modified to require manning the Inner OCA security checkpoint. This occurrence was a violation of that order. Operating License condition 2.E requires:

"...the licensee shall report any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of this license...(by an) initial notification...within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to the NRC Operations Control Center via the Emergency Notification System with written follow-up within 30 days..."

CONDITIONS PRIOR TO DISCOVERY At the time of the occurrence, the reactor was at 100% power with all temperatures and pressures normal for full power operation.

DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE At approximately 4:50 A.M., the Oyster Creek Operations Director arrived at the station and was appropriately processed by the Outer Owner Controlled Area (OCA) checkpoint. He proceeded to the Inner OCA checkpoint where he noticed that the security guards did not immediately exit the guardhouse to verify his identification and check his vehicle. He proceeded to the Guard House where he observed the guards, apparently asleep. Notifications were made both to AmerGen Energy Company, LLC personnel, and the USNRC Emergency Notification System Line.US. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (4-95)

LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)

TEXT CONTINUATION FACILITY NANME (1)

DOCKET (2)

LER NUMIBER (6)

PAGE (3)

05000 YEAR SEQUENTIAL REV Oyster Creek, Unit 1

- 219 103-01 00 3 of 3

TEXT (If more space is required use additional copies of NRC Form 366A) (17)

APPARENT CAUSE The apparent cause of the license violation was the inattention of the of the security officers to their assigned duties.

ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCE AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT The guards were observed to be attentive to duty at 4:20 A.M. by a Security Supervisor during his normal rounds, and they responded to a radio check at 4:30 A.M. Therefore, the condition could not have existed for more than approximately 20 minutes. Upon discovery, an immediate search of the Inner OCA was conducted to ensure that no unauthorized vehicles had entered. The Inner OCA checkpoint is monitored by a surveillance camera.

Review of the videotape revealed that no vehicles entered the Inner OCA during this 20-minute period. This information was corroborated by an interview with the Outer OCA guard. This occurrence did not involve a potential breech of the protected area or the vital areas of the plant.

A review of time records revealed that both guards were in compliance with corporate overtime limitations.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Immediate Actions

1. Both guards were relieved from all duties. Two new guards manned the Inner OCA post.

2. Both guards were "For Cause" Fitness for Duty tested. All readings were negative.

3. All required NRC and Exelon notifications were made.

4. Security reinforced management expectations to all Security Personnel on attentiveness to duty.

Short Term

1. Fitness for Duty training for Security supervisors was reviewed to ensure that fatigue and/or drowsiness is routinely assessed.

2. The frequency of remote post checks was increased.

3. A Corrective Action Program document was issued to track the resolution of these issues.

Long Term

1. The Security Contractor was notified of changes to procedures and processes to prevent recurrence.

SIMILAR EVENTS

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