IR 05000213/1989009

Partially Withheld Physical Security Insp Rept 50-213/89-09 on 890626-30 (Ref 10CFR73.21 & 2.790(a)).No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Mgt Support,Program Plans, Audits & Protected & Vital Area Physical Barriers

ML20245F507
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Site:	Haddam Neck File:Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co icon.png
Issue date:	08/03/1989
From:	Keimig R, Lancaster W, Olsen W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML20245F501	List: IR 05000213/1989009 ML20245F498
References
50-213-89-09, 50-213-89-9, NUDOCS 8908140350
Download: ML20245F507 (9)

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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

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Haddam Neck Nuclear Power Plant Inspection At: Haddam Neck Nuclear Power Plant and Berlin, Connecticut Inspection Conducted: . J_une 26-30, 1989 Type of Inspection: ~ Routine Unannounced Physical Security Inspection Inspectors: . .

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/Section, DRSS-Inspection Summary: Routine Unannounced Physical Security Inspection on June 26-30,1989 (Inspection Report No. 50-213/89-09)

Areas Inspected:. Management Support, Program Plans, and Audits; Protected and ;

Vital Area Physical Barriers,-Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected and i Vital Area Access Control. of Personnel, Packages, and Vehicles; Alarm Stations and Communications; Power Supplies; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; and Personnel Training and. Qualification Results: The licensee was in compliance with NRC requirements in the areas inspecte t 8908140350 690804 PDR '

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DETAILS Key Personnel Contacted Licensee Personnel

• E. DeBarba, Station Services Superintendent, Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company (CY)

• R. Gill, Station Security Supervisor, CY

• G. Hallberg, Manager, Nuclear Security, Northeast Nuclear Energy Company (NNEco)

• P. Jewett, Station Security Coordinator, CY J. Lenois Security Shift Supervisor, CY S. Horn, Security Shift Supervisor, CY G. Mark, Chief, Burns Contract Security Force U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

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• J. Shediosky, Senior Resident Inspector A. Asars, Resident Inspector

• indicates those present at the exit interview The inspectors also interviewed other licensee personnel and members of the contract security forc , Management Support, Security Program Plans, and Audits Management Support - Management Support for tem licensee's physical j security program was determined to be adequate by tht inspector This determination was based upon the inspectors' review of various l aspects of the licensee's program during this inspectio I I'

The licensee has continued to upgrade the Haddam Neck physical security program since the previous physical security inspectio Some of these security program upgrades are as follows:

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The inspectors found these upgrades to be indicative of a high quality and performance-orientated security program. The inspectors determined through observation and interviews that security force members (SFMs) are, in general, very knowledgeable of their duties, contents of procedures and their other responsibilities. SFNs exhibited a very professional demeanor during this inspectio On-site security managers and supervisors appeared to be effectively implementing a quality security program and corporate management support is very evident in all aspects of the program. Security concerns identified by the inspectors during the inspection were addressed by on-site security management and prompt corrective actions were taken. In. summary, the inspectors determined that the licensee has a strong security program that is generally very effective. The effectiveness of the program will be further inproved when the planned upgrades, listed above, are completed.

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b. Security Program Plans - The inspectors verified that changes to the licensee's Security, Contingency, and Guard Training and Qualification Plans, as implemented, did not decrease the

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effectiveness of the. respective plans, anc had been submitted in accordance with NRC requirement No deficiencies were note Audits - The inspectors reviewed the 1988 and 1989 annual security program audit reports and verified that the audits had been conducted in accordance with the Security Pian (the Plan). The audits were very comprehensive in scope with the results reported to the appropriate levels of management. The inspectors' review. included the response of the security organization to the audit findings and the corrective actions taken to remedy any adverse finJings. The documented corrective actiocs appeared appropriate for the findings. No deficiencies were note . P l otected and Vital Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids Protected Area Barriers - The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of the PA barrier on June 26 and 27,1989. The inspectors determined, by observation, that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in t1iMS NfEGERDS T!ilsPARAGRAPHC0KlP1 liiFORMAI!3 IM is EDT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, li 15 thTENTIONAllY LEFTBLA Protected Area Detection Aids - The inspectors observed the PA oerimeter detection aids on June 27, 1989, and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committad to in the Pla IlilS PARAEP.Afil CONTA!HS SAFEGUARDS IRIORMAi!31 A!tD IS NOT FOR PUBile OlSCLOSURE, li IS INTENTIONALLY LEFTBLA Isolation Zones - The inspectors verified that isolation zones were adequately maintained to permit observation of activities on both sides of the protected area barrier. No deficiencies were note Assessment Aids - The inspectors observed the PA assessment sids and determined that several potential weaknesses existe .

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d LEfiBLAK The licensee committed to analyze these potential weaknesses and initiate corrective actions as necessary. - This matter will be reviewed in future inspections, Vital Area Barriers - The inspectors conducted a physical inspectio of vital area (VA) barriers on June 29, 1989. The inspectors determined, by observation, that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in the Plan. No deficiencies were note . Vital Area Detection Aids - The inspectors observed the VA detection aids, and det eined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan. No deficiencies were note . Protected and Vital Area Acces!. Control of Pers g la Packages and Vehicles personnel Access Control - The inspectors determined that the licensee was exercising control over personnel access to both the PA and VAs. 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 ;

keycards. No deficiencies were note ) The inspectors verified that the licensee has a program to confirm the trustworthiness and reliability of employees and contractor personnel. This program includes checks on employment, credit, and criminal history, and a psychological examination. No deficiencies were noted.

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I l I 3) The inspectors verified that the licensee has a fitness-for-duty program in plac The drug testing program consists of:

• Testing of all new hires (licensee and contractors) before being granted unescorted access, and

• Trsting for cause of all personne ) The inspectors reviewed the security lock and key procedures and I determined that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan. The inspectors also reviewed the PA and VA key inventory logs, and discussed lock and key procedures with members of the security force and the licensee's security staff. No (

deficiencies were note j 5) The inspectors verified that the licensee takes precautions to ensure that an unauthorized name cannot be added to the access <

list by having a member of management review the list every 31 l days. No deficiencies were note l 6) The inspectors verified that the 11cansec has a search program, as committed to in the Plan, for firearms, explosives, f incendiary devices and other unauthorized materials. The inspectors observed personnel access processing during shift changes, visitor access processing, and interviewed members of the security force and licensee's security staff about personnel access procedures. No deficiencies were note ) The inspectors determined, by observation, that individuals in the PA and VAs display their access badges as reouire THIS PARAGRAPH CONTAINS SAFEGUARDS IHi0 mil 3 AW 13 HOT FOR PUBLIC DiSOLOSURE, li IS INTENTIONALLY LEFTBLA ) The inspectors verified that the licensee has escort procedures for visitors to the PA cnd VAs. No deficiencies were note ) The inspectors verified that the licensee has a mechanism for expediting access to vital equipment during emergencies and that the mechanism is adequate for its purpose. No deficiencies were note ) The inspectors verified that unescorted access to VAs is limited to authorized individuals. The access list is revalidated at least once every 31 days as committed to in the Plan. No deficiencies were note _ _

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the licensee was exercising positive control over packages and '

materials that are brought into the PA at the main access control portal. The inspectors reviewed the package and material control procedures and found that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan. The inspectors also observed package and caterial ;

processing and interviewed members of the security force and the '

licensee's security staff about package and material control procedures. No deficiencies were identifie Vehicle Access Control The inspectors determined that the licensee properly controls vehicle access to and within the PA. The inspectors . verified that vehicles are properly authorized prior to being allowed to enter the PA. Identification is verified by the SFM at the vehicle access control portal. This procedure is consistent with the commitments in the Plan. The inspectors also reviewed the vehicle search procedures and determined that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan. This determination was made by observing vehicle processing and search, inspection of vehicle logs, and by interviewing members of the security force and licensee's security staff about vehicle search procedures. The inspectors also 4 determined that at least two SFMs control vehicle assess at the main vehicle access control point. No deficiencies were note . Alarm Station and Communication The inspectors caserved the operation of the central and secondary alarm stations (CAS/SAS) and determined that they were maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan. CAS and SAS operators were interviewed by the inspectors and found to be knowledgeable of their duties and responsi-bilities. The inspectors verified that the CAS does not contain any operational activities that would interfere with the assessment and response functions. Fo deficiencies were note I The inspectors also observed tests of all communications capabilities in both the CAS and the SAS and reviewed the testing records for the comeur.ications channels. All were found to be as committed to in the Plan. No deficiencies were note . Emergency Power Supply The inspectors verified that there are several systems (batteries, security diesel generator, plant emergency diesel generators, and plant on-site AC power) that provide backup power to the security systems and

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reviewed the accompanying test and maintenance procedures. The systems and procedures were consistent with the Plan. The batteries, battery !

chargers, inverters, and the diesel generators are located in locked I areas. No deficiencies were note l Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures The inspectors reviewed testing and maintenance records. The testing and maintenance records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily 1 available for review. The security systems are maintained and repaired by l

I&C staff technicians. A review of maintenance records Indicated that repairs of security systems were being accomplished in a timely manne i No deficiencies were note !

The inspectors also reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the Pla T!DS PARAGRAPH CONIAiWS SAFEGUARDS l IMDRMAll3N ED IS HDT FOR PUBLIC l CiSCLOSURE, IT IS INTENTIONALLY j

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The inspectors randomly selected and reviewed the training and qualifi- l cations records for ten SFMs. Physical qualifications and firearms 1 qualifications records were inspected. These records were for armed guards, security monitors and supervisory personnel. The inspectorr determined that the required training had been conducted in accordance l with the security program plans and that it was properly documented. The i licensee administers the training program with eight professionals (one j supervisor, two instructors on-site, three instructors on-shift, one clerk j and one part-time instructor). Newly hired SFMs receive a minimum of five '

weeks of basic training (including thirty hours of firearms training).

SFMs are assigned to permanent shif ts. This allows for training schedules to be developed six months in advanc No deficiencies were note Several SFMs were interviewed to determine if they possessed the requisite 1 knowledge and ability to carry out their assigned duties. The interview l results indicated that they are very professional and knowledgeable of l their job requirements. No deficiencies sere note The inspectors determined that the turnover rate in the security force (both proprietary and contractor personnel) is very high (approximately 50 percent a year). While the inspectors considered.the turnover rate to be high, no training or qualification problems were indicated. The licensee committed to assess this problem. This matter will be reviewed in future i inspection I l

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At the time of the inspection, the licensee's security force consisted of 77 personnel (30 supervisory personnel, 10 security system operators, 37 SFMs), and 15 contract watchmen. 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. No deficiencies were note . Exit Interview-The inspectors met _with the licensee representatives indicated in paragraph 1 at the conclusion of the inspection on June 30, 1989. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection was reviewed and the

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findings were presente At no time during this inspection was written material provided to the licensee by the inspector i

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