IR 05000156/1993001
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| Site: | University of Wisconsin |
| Issue date: | 09/24/1993 |
| From: | Belanger J, Creed J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| ML19063E098 | List: |
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| 50-156-93-01, 50-156-93-1, NUDOCS 9310040272 | |
| Download: ML20058M215 (3) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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REGION III
Report No. 50-156/93001(DRSS)
Docket No. 50-156 Safeguards Group II License No. R-74
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Licensee:
University of Wisconsin Nuclear Engineering Department
141 Mechanical Engineering Building Madison, WI 53705 i
Facility Name: University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor Inspection At: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Date of Inspection:
September 15-16, 1993
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Date of Previous Physical Security Inspection: April 23-24, 1991
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Type of Inspection:
Routine, Announced Physical Security C)chmo (36xgt 9[JMit3
Inspector:
Jam'es L. Belanger Date
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Senior Physical Security Inspector Approved By: bb[
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Inspection Summary Inspection on September 15-16. 1993 (Report No. 50-156/93001(DRSS))
Areas Inspected:
Routine, announced physical security inspection involving Plans, Procedures and Reviews; Fixed Site Protection of Special Nuclear Material of Moderate Strategic Significance; and Licensee's Actions on Previous ~ Inspection Findings.
Results:
The licensee was found to be in compliance with NRC requirements in the areas inspected. The licensee's physical protection system adequately implemented the applicable provisions of 10 CFR Part 73.
The physical structures, equipment, and procedures were adequate to allow the licensee to
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control access to designated security areas. The security program minimized the potential for unauthorized removal of special nuclear material and f acilitated the location and recovery of missing material.
The previous open issue pertaining to the NRC. approval status of the licensee's security _ plan revisions was closed.
Management oversight of the security program was-
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determined to be excellent.
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DETAILS
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Key Persons Contacted The following personnel were interviewed in reference to the physical security protection for the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor.
R. Cashwell, Director, Reactor Facility
J. E. Foley, Police Communications Officer, Department of Police and i
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Follow-up on Previous Inspection Findinas i
(Closed) Open Item (Report No. 50-156/88001):
This open_ item was j
addressed in Section 5 of the referenced report.
i In May 1980, the licensee submitted a modified security plan to the NRC which addressed the fixed site requirements of 10 CFR 73.67(d) and in-
transit requirements of 10 CFR 73.67(g).
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During a January 2b25, 1985, security inspection, the inspector reviewed an October 1981 letter from the NRC which requested the licensee to address the requirements of 10 CFR 73.60.
The licensee requested, and was granted, an extension of time to submit the
additional information.
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During a 1988 inspection, it was noted that the security plan submitted in 1980 was never approved. During the security plan review process, it was determined that information the licensee was requested to provide in 1981, was no longer required. However, due tc an oversight, the licensee was never notified that the security plan was acceptable as-l submitted. Telephone discussions were held between the licensee, the inspector and the cognizant Headquarters Reactor Security Specialist
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(NRR) regarding this item. The licensee was requested to submit a revised security plan and the revised plan was submitted by letter dated October 18, 1988. The licensee advised the NRC that the new plan would be implemented within 90 days of notification of approval by the NRC.
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During the April 23-24, 1991 security inspection, the Reactor Facility advised the inspector that he had not received notification that the 1988 revision to the security plan had been reviewed and approved by the NRC. Therefore, the provisions of the 1980 security plan were considered as commitments except for the intrusion detection system.
The licensee advised the NRC by letter dated May 16, 1990, that the j
intrusion alarm system would be as described in the security plan
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submitted in October 1988. After discussions with NRC Region III management and Mr. D. Carlson of NRR/RSGB, it was concluded that a separate visit to the university would be conducted on May 22, 1991 to resolve remaining issues about the licensee's security plan revisions and approval.
Subsequent to this meeting held on May 22-23, 1991, the licensee i
submitted Revision 4 of the security plan by letter dated June 17, 1991.
By letter dated October 3,1991, the Commission issued Amendment No.15
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This amendment approved Revision 4 of the
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security plan.
This open item is closed.
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Entrance and Exit Interviews a.
At the beginning of.the inspection, Mr. R. Cashwell of the licensee's staff, was informed of the purpose of the visit and the-
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functional areas to be examined.
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The inspector met with the Director, Reactor. Facility at the conclusion of the onsite inspection on September 15, 1993. A general' description of the scope of the inspection was provided.
Briefly listed below are the findings discussed during the exit interview.
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The Director, Reactor Facility was advised that no
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violations er unresolved items were identified during the inspection.
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The Director, Reactor Facility was advised that the inspection would include a visit to the campus police on September 16, 1993 to discuss police response to the reactor
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facility.
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The inspector gave his perspective that the security program
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was well managed and implemented.
No weaknesses were identified.
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Clear Proaram Areas Inspected (MC 0610)
Listed below are the areas which were examined by the inspector within the scope of the inspection activities in which no violations, deviations, unresolved or open items were identified. The areas were reviewed and evaluated as deemed necessary by the inspector to meet the
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specified " Inspection Requirements" (Section 02 of the applicable NRC Inspection Procedure (IP) and the licensee's security plan.
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reviews included interviews, observations, testing of equipment and documentation review to provide independent verification of the ability to meet security plan commitment <,. The depth and scope of activities were conducted as deemed appiopriate and necessary for the program area and operational status of the security system.
Number Proaram Area and Inspection Reauirements Reviewed 81401 Plan. Procedures. and Reviews:
(1) Plan Revisions; (2)
Unapproved Revisions; (3) Records of Revisions; and (4)
Procedures 81402 Reports of Safeauards:
(01) Trace Investigation; (02)
Incidents: (03) Events 81421 Fixed Site Physical Protection of Special Nuclear Material pf Moderate Strateoic Sianificance:
(01) Use and Storage:
(02) Detection and Surveillance; (03) Access Control; (04)
Response; (05) Search; (96) Testing and Maintenance.
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