IR 05000220/1989022
| ML17056A308 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/14/1989 |
| From: | Cameron D, Dexter T, Keimig R, Olsen W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML17056A306 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220-89-22, 50-410-89-17, NUDOCS 8909260089 | |
| Download: ML17056A308 (22) | |
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
50-220/89-22 Report No.
50-410/89-17 50"220 Docket No.
50-410 DPR"63 License No.
NPF-69 Licensee:
Nia ara Mohawk Power Cor oration 300 Erie Boulevard West S racuse New York 13202 Facility Name:
Nine Mile Point Units 1 and
Inspection At:
Scriba New York Inspectio'i Conducted:
Au ust 7-10 1989 Inspectors:
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T ~ Olsen, Reactor Engineer-Physical Security D.
. Cameron, Reactor Engineer-Physical Security date v/i /s date T.
W. Dexter, P ysical Security Inspector f64!~
date Approved by:
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R. Keimig, hie Safeguards Section Division of Radia on Safety and Safeguards date Ins ection Summar
Routine Unannounced Ph sical Securit Ins ection Combined Ins ection Re or t Nos.
50-220/89-22 and 50-410/89-17 Areas Ins ected:
Licensee Action on Previously Identified Items; Management Support, Security Program Plans and Audits; Protected and Vital Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access 89092b0089 8909i4 PDR ADOCK 05000220 G
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Control of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles; Alarm Stations and Communications; Power Supply; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; Security Training and gualifications; and the Safeguards Information Program.
Results:
One violation of the NRC-approved Physical Security Plan was identified in the area of vehicle searche DETAILS 1.0 Persons Contacted Licensee
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2.0 Licensee Action on Previousl Identified Items a ~
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UNR 50-220/88-30-01 and UNR 50-410/88-29-01:
Vital Area barrier weaknesses.
The licensee has installed astragals on previously deficient Vital Area (VA) doors; has installed new doors without ventilation grills on a previously deficient Unit 1 VA; and is in the process of installing additional VA barriers in previously deficient ventilation ducts, pipe and cable openings.
The work is scheduled for completion in the Fall of 1989 and will be reviewed in a subsequent inspection.
(Closed)
UNR 50-220/88-30-02 and UNR 50-410/88-29-02:
The licensee has provided annunciation in the Central Alarm Station (CAS) and the Secondary Alarm Station (SAS) when the security system is being powered by the backup power supply.
The inspectors verified this during a test of the system in both the CAS and the SAS.
3.0 Mana ement Su ort Securit Pro ram Plans and Audits a ~
Mana ement Su ort - Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined to be appreciable by the inspectors.
The determination was based upon the inspectors'eview of various aspects of the licensee's program during this inspection as documented in this repor Some examples are as folio'w:
~A modern and well-maintained physical fitness room for the security force;
~A very effective security training program for the security force that uses state-of-the-art training aids;
~A simulator for training the CAS and SAS operators;
~A very effective Intrusion Detection System (IDS) that could not be defeated by inspector-requested testing during the inspection;
~ Clean and well-maintained physical security facilities, such as the access control center and office buildings;
~A well-staffed Instrument and Control ( I&C) section that is dedicated to work on security systems and equipment;
~An exchange program for security supervisors with other nuclear power plants for auditing and evaluations of other nuclear plant security programs; and,
~A very effective Safeguards Information Program.
The inspectors considered the above examp'i s to be indicative of a high quality and performance-oriented security program.
The inspectors noted that security force members (SFMs)
~re, in general, very knowledgeable of their post duties, contents of procedures and their other responsibilities and exhibit a very professional demeanor.
. On-site. security managers and supervisors-are effectively implementing a quality program and corporate support is highly evident.
Minor security concerns identified by the inspecto~s during the inspection were discussed with on-site
- ecurity management and prompt corrective actions were taken as applicable.
The inspectors noted, however, that the licensee's protected area (PA) assessment system is in need of improvement and upgrading.
System deficiencies are being adequately compensated for by the use of SFMs, but human performance has inherent weaknesses.
In summary, the inspectors determined that the licensee has a strong security program that is generally very effective.
However, the overall effectiveness of the program could be further enhanced by improving the assessment system.
Securit Pro ram Plans - The inspectors verified that changes to the licensee s.Security, Contingency, and Guard Training and gualification Plans, as implemented, did not decrease the effectiveness of the respective plans, and had been submitted in accordance with NRC requirements.
Audits - The inspectors reviewed the 1987 and 1988 annual security program audit reports and verified that the audits had been conducted in accordance with the NRC-approved Physical Security Plan (the Plan).
The audits were comprehensive in scope with the results reported to the appropriate levels of management.
The inspectors'eview included the response of the security organization to the audit findings and the corrective actions taken to remedy any adverse findings.
The documented corrective actions appeared appropriate for the finding.0 Protected and Vital Area Ph sical Barriers Detection and Assessment Aids a.
Protected'Area Barriers - The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of the protected area (PA) barrier on August 7 and
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8, 1989.
The inspectors determined, by observation, that the barriers were installed and..jMintaiqa4<~gdescribed in the Plan.
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Protected Area Uetection Aids - The inspectors observed the PA perimeter detection aids on August 7 and 8, 1989, and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committe'd to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were noted.
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Isolation Zones - The inspectors verified that isolation zones were adequately maintained to pe~mit observation of activities on both sides of the PA barrier.
No deficiencies were noted.
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Protected Area and Isolation Zone Li htin - The inspectors conducted a lightinq survey of the PA and'solation zones on August 8, 1989, from approximately 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.,
accompanied by a representative of the licensee's security organization.
The licensee's calibrated light meter was used during the survey.
The inspectors found several areas that did not meet the minimum illumination level committed to in the Plan because of burned out light bulbs.
The inspectors questioned whether lighting deficiencies were being identified and reported by the routine security patrols.
The licensee took immediate corrective action in all the deficient areas and committed to provide additional training to the patrols.
This will be reviewed in a subsequent inspection.
e, Assessment Aids - The inspectors observed the PA perimeter assessment.
aids and determined they were generally installed, maintained, and operated. as committed to in the Plan.
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Vital Area Barriers - The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of several VA barriers on August 8 and 9, 1989.
The inspectors determined, by observation, that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in the Plan.
No deficiencies were noted.
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Vital Area Detecti.on Aids - The inspectors observed the VA detection aids and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were identified.
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Packa e and Material Access Control - The inspectors determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over packages and material that are brought into the PA at the main access 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 material processing and interviewed members of the se-"urity force and the licensee's security.
staff about package and material control procedures.
No deficiencies were noted.
Vehicle Access Control " The in'spectors determined.that the licensee '
properly controls vehicle access to and within the protected area.
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 porte 1.
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.
The inspector determined that at least two SFMs control vehicle assess at the main vehicle assess point.
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The inspectors determined that the licensee's failure to comply with the above requirements in the Plan and its implementing procedures is an apparent violation of NRC requirements (50-220/89-22-01; 50-410/89-17-01).
6.0 Alarm Station and Communications The inspectors observed the operation of the CAS and SAS and determined that they were maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
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and SAS operator's were interviewed by the inspectors and found to be knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities.
The inspectors verified that the CAS does not contain any operational activities that would interfere with the assessment and response functions.
The inspectors also observed tests of all communications capabilities in both the CAS and the SAS and reviewed the testing records for the communications channels.
All were found to be as committed to in the Plan.
7.0 Emer enc Power Su
The inspectors verified that there are several systems that provide backup power to the security systems and reviewed the accompanying test and maintenance procedures.
The systems
'and procedures were consistent with the Plan.
The systems and their components are located in VAs.
No deficiencies were noted.
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Testin Haintenance and Com ensator Neasures The inspectors reviewed testing arid maintenance records.
The testing and maintenance records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily available for.l.icensee and.NRC review.
The security. organization has a
dedicated maintenance sect~on to ensure prompt repair and return to service of malfunctioning ecurity equipment.
The efforts of this section ensures minimal use of compensatory measures and corresponding security force overtime.
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LfB 5LQIL The inspectors also reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were noted.
9.0 Securit Trainin and uglification The inspectors randomly selected and reviewed the training and qualifications records for fifteen SFHs.
Physical qualifications and firearms qualifications records were inspected.
These records were for armed guards, security monitors and supervisory personnel.
The inspectors determined that the required training had been conducted in
accordance with the security program plans and that it was properly documented.
No deficiencies were noted.
0 Safe uards Information Pro ram The inspectors reviewed the licensee's site procedure and records, interviewed personnel and inspected Safeguards Information (SGI)
repositories in the security buildings, Security Training Center, and the Securi'ty IEC Shop to determine if the licensee's on-site program for the protection of SGI meets the requirement of 10 CFR 73.21.
The inspectors'eview encompassed the types of information being protected, physical protection (in-use and in-storage),
markings, access, personnel training, external transmissions, and automatic data processing systems.
No discrepancies were identified.
11.0 Exit Interview The inspectors met with the licensee representatives indicated in paragraph 1 at the conclusion of the inspection on August 10, 1989.
At the time., the purpose and scope for the inspection were reviewed and the findings were presented.
The inspectors also confirmed commitments made by licensee representatives as documented in other paragraphs in this report.
At no time during this inspection was Mritten material provided to the licensee by the inspectors.