IR 05000002/1998201

Insp Rept 50-002/98-201 on 980106-07.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plans,Procedures & Reviews 81401, Protection of Safeguards info,81810 Matl Control & Accounting of SNM & 85102 Fixed Site Physical Protection

ML20199A164
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Site:	University of Michigan
Issue date:	01/16/1998
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Uconsee: University of Michigan i e ' Facility Name: Ford Nuclear Reactor i

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Dates:. January 6 7, 1998 '

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i Executive Summary I Ford Nucleer Reactor i Report No. 50-002/98201(DRPM)

This routine, announced inspection included aspects of plans, procedures, and reviews (81401); protection of safeguards information (81810); material control and accounting of SNM (85102); fixed site physical protection of special nuclear material (SNM) of low strategic significance (81431);.

Plans. Proceduras. and Reviews (81401) Protection of Safaauards information (81810)!

Matarip' Control and Accountina (85102)! and Physical Protection (814311

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REPORT DETAILS Facility Summary The Ford Nuclear Reactor at the University of Michigan had continued to support teaching in the graduate and undergraduate programs and various research and irradiation service The University concluded this past summer that the reactor had provided a worthwhile purpose and supported it's future operation for the duration of the current license. A search for a permanent Reactor Manager has been ongoin .0 Plans, Procedures, and Reviews ADgoection Stone (81401)

The inspectors reviewed the licensee's security plan to assure that changes, if any, had not reduced the overall effectiveness of the plan and that the implementation procedures were sufficient to meet regulation b. Findinos and Observations One licensee procedure that tho inbpectors reviewed had last been revised in 1989 and was no longer appropriate based on the last NRC approved change to the licensee's security program in 1992. The licensee acknowledged that the procedure had not reflected the current program implementation and will take steps to correct or eliminate the procedure as appropriat Af ter reviewing selected annual audits required by Technical Specifications the inspe:: tors concluded that the required security program audits were conde:,ted and, although there were no negativo findings or observations, these audits did not identify the procedure described above. The auditors were qualified individuals who had no responsibility for the Ford Nuclear Reactor, c. Conclusion The licensee had implemented their approved security plan and periodically reviewed it ss require .0 Protection of Safeguards Information a. Insangtlon Scone (81810)

To verify that safeguards information was protected as required against unauthorized disclosure, b. Observations and Findinos No concerns were identified.

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2-c. Conclusions Accepteble measures were taken by the licensee to protect information regarding the security pla .0 Material Control and Accounting a. insnaction Scone (85102)

Determine whether the licenses had limited possession and use of Special Nuclear Material (SNM) to the locations and purposes authorized under the license and whether an adequate and effective program existed to account for and control the SNM in the licensee's possession, b. Observations and Findinas Gefected records of iraventory and receipt were raviewed and verified to be accurate. The inspectors made a dotalled accounting of all fuelIn the licensee's possession and found it to b9 consistent with licensee record c. Conclusion Licensee records and reports for SNM possession and receipt were complete and accurat .0 Fixed Physical Protection of SNM of Low Strategic Significance j a. Insu*ction Scoos (81431) j To assure that the 1:censee's physical protection system would have minimized the potential for unauthorized removal of SNM and would have f acilitated the location i and recovery of missing SN b. Observations and Findinas On August 13,1997, at 12:10 p.m., an assistant reactor manager exited the Controlled Access Area (CAA) and failed to properly secure the locking mechanism. The door was closed but not locked. On August 14,1997 at 12:17 a.rn., a reactor operator, during a routine sc'eduled building check, discovered that the door was unlocked and immediately locked the door. The licensae stated that the alarm systems were active during 'no time the door was unlocked and the

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The licensee promptly corrected this personnel error. The licensee's corrective  :

, actions included a discussion among the assistant managers of the importance of 3 i properly securing the leck and the addition of a requirement that the reactor shift j l operator will check the CAA door to assure that the door is locked immediately  !

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was a violation of Section 5.4.2 of the Security Plan for the Ford Nuclear Reactor, Revision 1. This licensee identified and corrected violation is being treated as a Non Cited Violation, consistent with Section Vll.B.1 of the NMC Enforcamant .

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The licensee responded effectively to the inadvertent failure to secure the door to the CAA.

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management at ra exit meeting on January 7,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented. The inspector asked the licenses whether any material examined i during the inspection should be considered proprietary. The licensee identified the PSP

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Eglons Contacted University of Michloan

'R. Fleming Director, Phoenix Memorial Laboratory

'B. Ducamp Assistant Manager, Reactor Operations

'P. Simpson Assistant Manager, Radiation Services

'J. Lee Chair, Safety Review Committee G. Hill Ueutenant, Department of Public Safety and Security The inspector also contacted other technical and administrative staff personnel during the inspectio * Denotes those attending the exit meeting on Jsnuary 7,199 Insoection Proce.fures Used IP 81431 Fixed Site Physical Protection of SNM of Low Strategic Significance IP 81401 Plans, Procedures, and Reviews IP 01810 Protection of Safeguards Information IP 85102 Material Control and Accounting items Onened and Closed None List of Doruments Reviewed Administrative Proc 3dures Physical Secur';y Plan Reactor Operating License Tcchnical Specifications List of Acronyms Used CAA Controlled Access Area CFR Code of Federal Regulations DRPM Division of Re6ctor Project Management NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission PDR Public Document Room PSP Physical Security Plan SNM Special Nucleer Material TS Technical Specifications

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