IR 05000029/1989013
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| Site: | Yankee Rowe |
| Issue date: | 08/23/1989 |
| From: | Dexter T, Kancaster W, Keimig R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| References | |
| 50-029-89-13, 50-29-89-13, NUDOCS 8909060215 | |
| Download: ML20246L062 (9) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
Report No.
50-29/89-13 Docket No. 50-29 License No.
DPR-3 Licensee: Yankee Atomic Electric Company 580 Main Street Bolt'a, Massachusetts 01740-1398 . Facility Name: Yankee Rowe Atomic Power Station Inspection At: Rowe, Massachusetts Inspection Conducted: July 24-28, 1989 Inspectors: f>t M Fo r< F/23/pf W. K. Kancaster,' physical Security Inspector date 0 7 L / n ce Mnlet T., W. Dexter, Physical Security Inspector date Approved by: } 8-25-89 /. R. RetiiT4,._ Chi Safeguards Section date Division of Radia on Safety and Safeguards Inspection Summary: Routine, Unan:,ounced Physical Security Inspection (Inspection Report No. 50-29/89-13) Areas Inspected: Licensee Action on Findings of the NRC's RER; Management Support, Security Program Plans, and Audits; Protected and Vital Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages, and Vehicles; Alarm Stations and Communications; Power Supply; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; Security Training and Qualifications.
Results: The licensee was in com911ance with NRC requirements in the areas inspected. However, concerns w's 'e identified in the areas of Protected Area Detection Aids; Vital Area Barr ars; Vital Area Access Control; Alarm Stations and Communications; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; and Security Training and Qualification.
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Key personnel Contacted 1.icensee and Contractor Personnel
- T. Henderson, Plant Superintendent (Acting)
- B. Wood, Administrative Manger
- J. Palmieri, Security Manager-
- R. Mellor, Technical Director N. St. Laurent, Manager of Operations (Acting)
- J. Kay, Technical Services Manager
- D. Neumann, Quality Assurance Engineer
- R. Clark, Trair.ing Manager S. Warner, Administrative Supervisor D. March, Security Administrator R. Sedgwick, Access Control Supervisor C. Seymour, Security Specialist J. Lynch, Security Shift Supervisor M. Rosenburg, Security Shift Supervisor D. Kloker, Security Shift Supervisor M. Fay, Security Shift Sergeant L. Crosby, Burns Project Manager USNRC John B. MacDonald, Senior Resident Iospector Mike Markley, Resident Inspector.
- indicates those present at the e. tit interview 2.
Licensee Action on previously Identified Findings: a.
(Closed) Violation (50-29/87-08-01); During a special security inspection conducted on February 18-May. 22,1987, the inspector-observed,-or confirmed, three violations. The violations were as . follows: 1) failun to take appropriate compensatory measures, notify appropriate plant personnel, and complete certain logs, when a security system was found to be degraded; 2) pernitting a visitor to enter a vital area without authorization and u cort, and not implementing appropriate corrective measures when this condition was first identified; and 3) failure to notify the NRC of this matter as required by 10 CFR 73.71.
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1 i During this inspection, the inspectors reviewed Procedure No.
, l DP-0474 " Loss / Degradation of Security Systems and Compensatory { Measures", which now requires CAS/SAS operators to notify the Security Shift Supervisor of security system problems, maintain a log and prepare speciel security reports on all security incidents for submission to security management.
The inspector also reviewed Procedure No. DP-0475 " Vital and Access Control Area Entry Controls" and DP-0428 " Entry of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles to the PA".
These procedures provide adequate instructions to security personnel to implement the requirements of the security plan effectively. Additionally, the inspector reviewed the applicable section of the security training program and found it to be consistent with the instructions in the procedures and with the security plan (the Plan).
The inspector also reviewed Procedure No. AP-0009 " Reporting of Safeguards Events".
This procedure clearly delineates the requirements of 10 CFR 73.71 and contains sufficient information for security personnel to make a proper decision regarding the reporting of safeguards events. The security training program also provides security personnel with guidance en this subject.
The inspector found that proper and comprehensive corrective actions had been taken to prevent violations of this nature in the future.
b) (Closed) Violation (50-29/69-04-01); During a routine inspection conducted on April 3-7, 1989, the inspector observed a search being performed on a vehicle, and its cargo, that was preparing te enter the protected area.
The cargo was not searched and subsequently, the vehicle, with the unsearched cargo, entered the protected area and was unloaded.
During this inspection, the inspectors reviewed Procedure No. 0425 " Entry of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles to the PA", and Procedure No. 0458 " Package and Material Search" and determined that both . procedures, consistent with the Plan, contain concise and clear instructions for security personnel in this area. The inspector determined, from interviewing and observing security and storeroom personnel performing vehicle and package searches, that they had been retrained on the proper conduct of those procedures.
The inspectors determined that corrective ections taken by the licensee were satisfactory and have been fully implemented.
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Management Support, Security Plans, and Audits a.
Management Suppon - Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined to be adequate by the inspectors.
This determination was based upon the inspectors' reviews of various aspects of the licensee's program during this inspection, as documented in this report.
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1 Since the last routine physical security inspection conducted on April 3-7, 1989.(Inspection No. 50-29/89-04) the licensee has continued to upgrade the security program as described below:
- Weaponry' for members of the security force was upgraded and a weapons training simulator for. the firearms program was purchased;
- " Security Awareness"' training sessions for shift operations crews were conducted;
- A firearms practice program for the security force was implemented;
- Eighteen shift mini-drills and five major security contingency exercises were conducted; and
- A physical security survey report covering all Vital / Access Control Areas was completed.
Based upon the inspectors' reviews of the licensee's security program and the efforts being made to upgrade and enhance it, tra inspectors determined that the program continues to receive appropriate management attention and support b.
Security Program Plans - The inspectors verified that changes to the licensee's secu ity, contingency, and guard training and qualification plans, as implemented, do not decrease the effectiveness of the respective plans, and were submitted in accordance with NRC requirements.
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Protected and Vital Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids a.
Protected Area Barriers - The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of the Protected Area (PA) barrier on July 25 and 27, 1989. The inspectors determined, by observation, that the barrier was installed and maintained as described in the Plan, b.
Protected Area Detection Aids - The inspectors observed the PA perimeter detection aids on July 25 and 27,1989, and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan, except as discussed in IR No. 50-29/89-04. The inspectors . verified that compensatory measures are still in effect and resolution is expected by August 1, 1989. This will be reviewed in subsequent inspections.
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Isolation Zones - The inspectors verified that isolation zones were adequately maintained to permit observation of activities on both sides of the PA barrier.
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Protected Area and Isolation Zone Lighting - The inspectors conducted a lighting survey of the PA and isolation zones on July 27,1989. The inspectors determined, by observations, that lighting in the isolation zones and PA was adequate.
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Assessment Aids - The inspectors observed the PA perimeter assessment aids and determined that they were installed, maintained, and operated as committed to in. the plan. Three previcasly identified areas of marginal assessment were reviewed du ing this ' inspection and found to be adequate.
f.. Vital Area Barriers - The insptetors conducted a physical inspection.
of Vital Area (VA) and Access Controlled Area (ACA) barriers on July 26, 1989.
The inspectors determined, by observation, that the barriers.were installed and maintained as described in the Plan, except as discussed in Inspection Report No. 50-29/89-04. The inspectors verified that compensatory measures are still in effect and a preliminary analysis to effect resolution is expected to be complete by August 15, 1989. This will be reviewed in subsequent ' inspections.
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Vital Area Detection Aids - The inspectors observed the VA detection aids and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
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Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, backages and Vehicles i The inspectors determined that the ifcensee was exercising positive a.
control over personnel access to the PA, VAs and AVAs. This determination was based on the following: 1) The inspectors verified that personnel are properly identified and authorization is checked prior to issuance of badges and key-cards.
2) The inspectors verified that the licensee has a fitness-for-duty program in place. A drug testing program has been implemented and individuals are tested annually or for cause.
3) The inspectors verified that the licensee has a search program, I as committed to in the Plan, for firearms, explosives, incendiary devices and other unauthorized materials. The inspectors observed plant personnel access processing during shift changes and visitor access processing, and interviewed members of the security force and the licensee's security staff about personnel access procedures. No deficiencies were identified.
E 4) The inspectors determined, by observation, that individuals in the PA, -VAs and ACAs display their access badges as required.
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The inspectors determiaed that the licensee was exercising positive control over hand-carried items that are brought into the PA at the access control portal.
The inspector reviewed the search procedures for the access control portal and found them consistent with commitments in the Plan.
Additionally, the inspectors also reviewed the vehicle, package and material control procedures and found that they were consistent with commitments.in the Plan.
The inspector observed vehicle, package and material processing and interviewed members of the security force and'the licensee's security staff about vehicle, package and material control procedures. No deficiencies were identified.
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Alarm Station and Communications The inspectors observed the operation of the Cd5 and SAS and determined that they were maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan. CAS and SAS operators were interviewed by the inspector and found to be knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities. The inspector verified that the CAS and SAS do not contain any operational activities that would interfere with the assessment and response functions.
l The inspectors also observed tests of all communications capabilities 3 ' both the CAS and the SAS and reviewed the testicg records for the communications channels. All were found to be as committed to in the Plan.
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This inspector follow up item is resolved.
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This item will be reviewed again dtring subsequent inspections.
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Emergency Power Supply The inspectors verified that there are several systems (batteries, dedicated diesel generator, and plant on-site AC power) that provide backup power to the security systems and reviewed the accompanying test and maintenance procedures for these systems.
The systems and procedures were consistent with the Plan. One back up source of power is located in a VA.
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Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures The inspectors reviewed testing and maintenar,ce records and confirmed that the records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily available for NRC review. The station provides instrumentation and controls technicians to repair / replace and test any security equipment which requires preventive or corrective maintaance. A check of repair records indicated that' repairs, replacements and testing are generally - being accomplished in a timely manner.
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The inspectors reviewed the 1989 Quarterly Security Event Logs and the 1989 Maintenance Work Request records and determined that the licensee . . .a i.
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I- ~ .was experiencing a large number of security system component failures in the following areas: ims PARAGRhPil C0 gams SAIEGM ' tRFORMATISH AND IS El IE O DISCl.0$URE, li IS 51EM10NAlli LUT O!1NK.
.i The-licensee h'as reviewed this matter and developed a security equipment ' trend analysis system that is being used to track and evaluate the.
i security system components for reliability.
The inspectors also reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the plan.
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Security Training and Qualification Several Security Officers (50) were interviewed to determine if they possess the requisite knowledge and ability to carry out their. assigned duties. The-interview results indicated that they wen, very professional and knowledgeable of their job requirements.
The licensee's contract security force consists of $0s and five supervisory personnel.
The inspectors verified that the armed response force meets the commitments in the Plan and that there is always one full-time member of the security organization on site who has the authority to direct security activities.
The inspector also verified that , the licensee uses roprietary Security Shift Supervisors (five) to oversee
and direct the ac'.vities of the security force contractor.
Interviews of these supervisors indicated that they were very professional and , knowledgeable of.their job requirements.
i The inspectors reviewed ta training lesson plans, which were recently updated. The lesson plans are clear and well-organized. Written tests were also reviewed and the inspectors noted that only one version of a test - for each training module was available for use.- There was no backup test
in the event of a test being compromised or if retesting was required.
This weakness was pointed out by the inspectors. The licensee stated , that the matter would be reviewed.
~ Security training and suitability records were reviewed and two of ten records reviewed were missing copies of the individual's high school diploma. The licensee committed to obtain these documents and to conduct a 100 percent review of all records to identify any other discrepancies.
~ These matters will be reviewed during subsequent inspections.
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During the evening of July-27, 1989, the inspectors observed a Security l Contingency Drill that involved response by local law enforcement personnel. Plant operations, security and law enforcement personnel participated in the drill and performed well..The critique of the drill was comprehensive', in-depth and very constructive. Security officers l demonstrated a strong desire to perform well.and effectively.
10.0 Exit Interview The inspectors met with the licensee representatives indicated in paragraph I at the conclusion of the inspection on July 28, 1989. At the
time, the purpose and scope the for inspection were reviewed and the
findings were presented.
At no time during this inspection was written material provided to the licensee by the inspectors.
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