IR 05000029/1993008
| ML20058B647 | |
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| Site: | Yankee Rowe |
| Issue date: | 11/09/1993 |
| From: | Mccabe E, Ratta A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20058B636 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-029-93-08, 50-29-93-8, NUDOCS 9312020153 | |
| Download: ML20058B647 (1) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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Report No.: 50-29/93-08 v
Docket No.: 10-22 License No.: DPR-3 i
Licensee:
Yankee Atomic Electric Company
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iB9_ Main Street Edton. Massachusetts 01740-1398 Facility Name:
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E_ owe. Massachusens Inspection Conducted:
Ogioier 18 and 19.1993 Inspector:
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H-c'/ - M A. Della Ratta, Physical Security Inspector Date Approved By:
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E. C. McCabe, Chief, Safeguards Section Date Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards SCOPE Management Support and Audits; Protectcd Area Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected Area Access Control of Personnel; Alarm Stations and Communications; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Meacures; and Security Training and Qualifications.
RESULTS The security program was found to be effective and directed toward assuring public health and safety. No safety concerns or violations were identified.
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DETAIIS
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i 1.0 Kev Personnel Contacted i.
1.1 Licensee and Contractor Personnel
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- N. St. Laurent, Plant Superintendent
- B. Wood, Security Manager
- L. X. Bozek, Quality Assurance Engineer
- S. Garvie, Security Administrator, Access and Barriers.
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- D. R. March, Secudty Administrator, Plans and Procedures
- D. L. Calsyn, Surveillance and Inspection Supervisor K. Dennison, Security Officer, Burns Contract Security Force S. Wheeler, Security Officer, Burns Contract Security Force
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2.0 Purpose and Scone of the Inspectjan i
Following the issuance of a possession only license on July'30,1992, the licensec:
submitted a revised physical security plan titled "Defueled Security Plan" (the Plan) to -
the NRC for approval due to the significantly reduced scope of operations at the station.
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The Plan was approved by the NRC on November 24,1992, and was implemented by
the licensee on December 19,1992. The Plan was inspected by the NRC during March
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1993 and was found to have been satisfactorily implemented. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure that the licensee continued to implement the Plan satisfactorily.
i 3.0 Mananement Support and Audits i
3.1 Mananement Support I
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Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined to be consistent with program needs. This determination was based upon the inspector's review of various aspects of the licensee's program. during this
inspection, as documented in this report.
3.2 Audits
The inspector reviewed the licensee's anncal Quality Assurance (QA) audit of the security and fitness-for-duty (FFD) programs.
The combined Report No.
Y-93-04, dated April 29, 1993, documented one finding and one observation, neither of which were indicative of programmatic weakness. The audit was very comprehensive in scope and the results were reported to the appropriate level of management. A. review of the licensee's response to the audit finding indicated that proposed corrective action was adeqmte and that the programs were being properly administered. No deficiencies were noted.
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4 The inspector also found that the Security Administrator was continuing to supplement the NRC-required annual program audit by performing assessments of security activities. The inspector reviewed the assessments and found that they were thorough and objecdve. Appropriate corrective actions were noted to have been recommended and initiated, where applicable.
4.0 Protected Area Barriers. Detection and Assessment Aids 4.1 Protected Area Barriers The protected area (PA) includes the New Fuel Vault. The area inside the former PA barrier, but outside the current PA, is now referred to as the Industrial Area.
On October 19, 1993, the inspector conducted a physical inspection of the PA barriers and determined, by observation, that barriers were installed and maintained as described in the Plan.
4.2 PA Detection Aids The inspector observed licensee testing of the PA detection aids on October 19, 1993, and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan. The inspector's review of the licensee's testing procedure and test records indicated that the licensee's test methods are such that the detection aids are being properly challenged.
4.3 Assessment Aids The inspector observed the PA barrier assessment aids on October 19,1993, and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
There were no deficiencies identified in the licensee's implementation of its PA and Industrial Area barriers, detection or assessment aids.
5.0 PA Access Control of Personnel The inspector determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over personnel access to the PA. This determination was based on the following:
The inspector verified that personnel were properly identified and authorization e
was checked prior to issuance of badges and keycards.
The inspector verified that the licensee has a search program, as committed to in
the Plan, for firearms, explosives, incendiary devices and other unauthorized material.
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The inspector determined, by observation, that individuals in the Industrial Area
and in the PA display their access badges as required.
The inspector verified that unescorted access to the PA is limited to authorized
individuals with a need to work in the area. The access list is revalidated at least once every 31 days as committed to in the Plan.
There were no deficiencies identified in the licensee's implementation ifits PA personnel access control practices.
6.0 Alarm Station and Communications The inspector observed the operations of the Security Alarm Station (SAS) and determined that it was maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan. The SAS operator was interviewed by the inspector and was found to be knowledgeable of his duties and responsibilities. The inspector verified that the SAS operator does not perform any operational functions that would interfere with the assessment and response functions. No deficiencies were identified.
7.0 Testine. Maintenance and Camoensatory Measures The inspector reviewed the testing and maintenance records for security-related equipment and confirmed that tests were conducted, maintenance was performed and records were maintained as committed to in the Plan. A review of repair records by the inspector indicated that repairs or replacements and testing were being accomplished in a timely manner.
The inspector reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the Plan.
8.0 Security Trainine and Oualification The inspector randomly selected and reviewed the training and qualification records for six security force members. Physical qualifications and firearms qualification records were also inspected. These records were for armed, unarmed and supervisory personnel.
The inspector determined that training had been conducted in accordance with the security program plans and that it was properly documented.
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l 9.0 Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee's representatives indicated in paragraph 1.0 at the conclusion of the inspection on October 19, 1993. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and the findings were presented. The licensee agreed with the findings.
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