IR 05000220/1990012
| ML20042D813 | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 03/22/1990 |
| From: | Dexter T, Keimig R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20042D812 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220-90-12, 50-410-90-13, NUDOCS 9004090419 | |
| Download: ML20042D813 (7) | |
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50-220/90- 12 Report No.
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50-220 Docket No.
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DPR-63 License No. gF-69
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Licensee:
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
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301 Plainfield Road Syracuse, New York Facility Name: Nine Mile Point Units 1 and 2 l
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Inspection At: Scriba, New York
Inspection Conducted:
February 26 - March 2, 1990
Type of Inspection:
Routine Unannounced Physical Security
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Inspector:
T. W. Dexter, Physical Se90rity inspector
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/.R.KeimigNie afeguards Section date Division of Radia n Safety and Safeguards Inspection Summary: Routine Unannounced Physical Security Inspection on February 26 - March 2,1990 (Report Nos. 50-220/90- 12 and 50-410/90-13_1 Areas Inspected: Management Support and Security Program Plans; Protected and Vital Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles; Alarm Stations l
I and Communications; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; Security Training and Qualifications; and the establishment of contingency procedures for land vehicle bombs.
l Results:
The licensee was in compliance with NRC requirements in the areas inspected. The licensee was in the process of a major upgrade in the Protected
Area detection and assessment aids.
This area will require additional
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inspection upon completion.
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DETAILS I
1.0 Persons Contacted
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Licensee
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J. Beratta, Supervisor, Nuclear Security
- D. O'Hara, Manager, Security Projects and Services
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- H. Christensen, Manager, Security Administration P. Carroll, Manager, Security Operations
- W. Mittag, Supervisor, Security Maintenance
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- D. Pierce, Security Specialist, Procedures
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'R. Franssen, Assistant Nuclear Security Specialist
- W. Taubel, Project Designer
- R. Holliday, Chief Technician l
- K. Scott, Chief Technician
- C. Hart, Engineering
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'A. Yebolski, Lock Shop, Chief Technician
'M. Chamers, Engineering
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- C, Boniti, Supervisor, Training Nuclear Security
- B. Pearson, Assistant Supervisor, Technical Services
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- A. Berns, Captain, Nuclear Security
- W. Byrne, Training Instructor, Security
- N. Zufelt, Nuclear Security Specialist, Audits
- M. Smith, Unit Security Supervisor
- F. McCarthy, Supervisor, Security Investigations USNRC B. Cook, Senior Resident Inspector
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- indicates those present at the exit interview 2.0 Licensee Action on Previously Identified Items
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(0 pen) UNR 50-220/88-30-01 and 50-410/88-29-01:
Vital area (VA)
barrier weaknesses. The licensee has completed the installation of VA barriers in previously identified deficient ventilation ducts, pipe and cable openings. However, other areas have been identified that also require barriers. The licensee is presently completing this work.
This item will remain open and will be reviewed in a subsequent inspection.
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(Closed) VIO 50-220/89-22-01 and 50-410/89-17-01: Failure to conduct adequate searches of cargo entering the protected area.
The inspector verified that corrective measures were taken that included retraining of security personnel on vehicle searches, briefings to t
warehouse personnel and revision of Security Procedure 3.4, Deliveries and Package Control. No deficiencies were noted.
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3.0 Management Support, and Security Program Plans a.
Management Support - Management support for the licensee's physical security program was clearly evident to the inspector. This was determined from the inspector's review of various aspects of the licensee's program during this inspection as documented in this report, b.
Security Program Plans - The inspector verified that changes to the
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Security, Contingency, and Guard Training and Qualification Plans, as imp.emented, did not decrease the effectiveness of the respective plans and that they had been submitted to the NRC in accordance with NRC requirements.
4.0 Protected and Vital Area physical Barriers. Detection and Assessment Aids i
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Protected Area Barriers - The inspector conducted a physical Espection of the protected area (PA) barrier on February 28, 1990.
The inspector determined, by observation, that the barrier was
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installed and maintained as described in the NRC-approved Physical Security Plan (the Plan).
No deficiencies were noted, b.
Protected Area Detection Aids - The inspector observed the PA.
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perimeter detection aids on7ebruary 27-28, 1990, and determined
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that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan. No deficiencies were noted, c.
Isolation Zones - The inspector verified that isolation zones were adequately maintained to permit observation of activities on both sides of the PA barrier.
No deficiencies were noted, d.
Protected Area and Isolation Zone Lighting - The inspector conducted a lighting survey of the PA and isolation zones on
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February 28, 1990, accompanied by representatives of the licensee's l
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The inspector also interviewed several
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security force members (SFMs) about reporting lighting deficiencies. There were no deficient areas observed, and SFMs were knowledgeable of their responsibilities to report lighting problems, e.
Assessment Aids - The inspector 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 inspector conducted a physical inspection of several VA barriers on March 1,1990.
The inspector determined, by observation, that the barriers were' installed and maintained as described in the Plan. No deficiencies were noted, ni'S l'I.RI.BRAHI C0XTES SkfEGM3 1 3 3T104 W 13 MT[0R1%l10 MSCLOSUT,E, IT is INT 9til0NAllY LUT WJ1 g.
Vital Area Detection Aids - The inspector observed the VA detection aids and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were noted.
During the previous inspection, a concern was identified about whether the licensee had determined the root cause for a number of incidents involving unsecured VA doors.
The inspector reviewed the latest testing data provided by the licensee which indicated that the problem had been examined further by Instrument and Control (l&C)
technicians and that the root cause had been identified and the problem was being corrected.
5.0 Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles a.
Personnel Access Control - The inspector determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over personnel access to the PA and VAs. This determination was based on the following:
(1) Personnel are properly identified and authorization is checked prior to issuance of badges and key-cards.
No deficiencies were noted.
(2) 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 i
a psychological examination.
No deficiencies were noted, i
(3) The licensee is implementing a fitness-for-duty program designed to comply with NRC requirements.
(4) The security lock and key procedures were consistent with
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commitments in the Plan. The inspector also discussed lock and
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key procedures with members of the security force and the licensee's security staff. No deficiencies were noted.
( 5 ) The licensee takes precautions to ensure that an unauthorized 5-name cannot be added to the access list by having only one
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member of security management authorized to make changes to the
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access list. No deficiencies were noted.
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(6) The licensee has a search program, as committed to in the Plan,
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for firearms, explosives, incendiary devices and other i
unauthorized materials. The inspector observed personnel access processing during shift changes, visitor access
processing, and interviewed members of the security force and
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licensee's security staff about personnel access procedures, l
The inspector also observed the licensee implement a change to the access control program that enhanced its overall i
effectiveness.
It was evident that there had been proper
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pre planning and communications with other plant groups about the change from the cooperation and consideration received from
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those groups when the change was implemented. No deficiencies were identified.
l (7) Individuals in the PA and VA display their access badges as
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required. No deficiencies were noted.
f (8) The licensee has escort procedures for visitors into and within the PA and VAs.
No deficiencies were noted.
(9) The licensee has a mechanism for expediting access to the vital equipment during emergencies and that mechanism is adequate for its purpose.
No deficiencies were noted.
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(10) 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 noted, b.
Package and Material Access Control - The inspector determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over packages and materials that are brought into the PA through the main access t
portal. The inspector reviewed the package and material control procedures and found that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan.
The inspector also observed package and material processing and interviewed members of the security force and the licensee's security staff about package and material control procedures.
No deficiencies were noted.
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Vehicle Access Control - The inspector determined that the licensee properly controls vehicle access to and within the protected area.
The inspector verified that vehicles are properly authorized prior to being allowed to enter the PA.
Identification is verified by a member of the security force at the vehicle access portal. This procedure is consistent with the commitments in the Plan.
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inspector also reviewed the vehicle search procedures and determined I
that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan. The I
inspector determined that at least two security force members control
i vehicle access at the main vehicle access point. No deficiencies l
were identified.
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l 6.0 Alarm Station and Communications
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The inspector observed the operation of the Central and Secondary Alarm Stations (CAS and SAS) and determined that they were maintained and
operated as committed to in the Plan.
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interviewed by the inspector and found to be knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities.
The inspector verified that the CAS does not contain any operational activities that would interfere with assessment i
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and response functions.
7.0 Emergency Power Supply The inspector verified that there are several systems that provide backup
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power to the security systems. The systems and procedures were consistent with the Plan.
The systems and their components are located
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in VAs. No deficiencies were noted.
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8.0 Testing. Maintenance and Compensatory Measures
The-inspector # reviewed testing and maintenance records. The testing and maintenance records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily available for licensee and NRC review.
The security organization has a dedicated maintenance group to ensure prompt repair and return-to-service of malfunctioning security equipment.
The efforts of this group ensures minimal use of compensatory measures and corresponding security force overtime.
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The inspector also reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined that they were as committed to in the Plan.
No defi-ciencies were noted.
9.0 Security Training and Qualification The inspector randomly selected and interviewed security force members on i
their qualifications.
Physical and firearms qualifications were also discussed with the licensee. The inspector determined that the. training was in accordance with the security program plans. No deficiencies 'were noted.
10.0 Assessment Regarding Restart Action Plan:
Underlying
Root Causes 2 and 4 The NRC's Nine Mile Point Restart Panel has requested all inspectors conducting inspection at the facility to include, as part of their inspection, an assessment of the licensee's progress to correct two l,
underlying root causes of poor performance identified by the licensee for l
which the NRC believes improvements could still be made.
Following is the I
inspector's assessments made during this inspection.
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Underlying Root Cause 2:
Problem Solving - Within the security organization, working level personnel are encouraged and recognized for reporting problems.
They are also provided with feedback on perceived problems that are not addressed in procedures. The
security organization effectively utilizes a team concept in problem solving to identify the root causes of problems and to determine
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those actions necessary to prevent recurrence. One supervisor is
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charged with the responsibility to ensure that all problems are addressed in a timely and proper manner, b.
Underlying Root Cause 4:
Standards of Performance /Self-Assessment -
t The security organization participates in the "Committment to Excellence Program" that encourages and promotes the highest
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standards of performance.
Several security force members also referred to their Standard of Performance cards, which they carried on their person, while engaged in casual conversation with the
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inspector. The "Committment to Excellence Program" for security
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includes a self-assessment program which is carried out on a routine basis in accordance with a written procedure. Also, management
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oversight and employee acceptance of new procedures was clearly evident during the implementation of a new access control procedure
(reference Details, Paragraph 5.0 a.(6)).
In addition, security and
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I&C personnel interviewed were cognizant of their duties and responsibilities, and knew the procedural requirements for activities for which they were responsible.
It was also evident to the
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inspector that security force supervision and management personnel were interviewing personnel on all shif ts and discussing various responsibilities with them without signs of being intimidated.
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Land Vehicle Bomb Contingency Procedure The inspector conducted a review of the licensee's Land Vehicle Bomb Contingency Procedure.
The licensee's procedure detailed short-term
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actions that would be taken to protect against attempted radiological sabotage involving a land vehicle bomb in the event such a threat were to materialize. The procedure appeared adequate for its intended purpose.
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No discrepancies were noted.
12.0 Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee's representatives indicated in paragraph I at the conclusion of the inspection on March 2, 1990. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and the findings were presented.
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