IR 05000220/1991018
| ML17056B380 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/05/1991 |
| From: | Dexter T, Keimig R, King E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML17056B378 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220-91-18, 50-410-91-18, NUDOCS 9109170057 | |
| Download: ML17056B380 (14) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
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886410 01 18-50-220 Docket Nos.
~0-4~1 DPR-63 License Nos.
~NPF-6 Licensee:
Nia ara M hawk Power 301 Plainfield Road racu e N w Y rk 13212 i n Facility Name:
Inspection At:
Nine Mile P int Nuclear tation Units'1 and 2
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k Inspection Conducted:
Type of Inspection:
~PA R utine nann need Ph ical ecurit Inspectors: ti
. T. W. Dexter, Physical ecu ty Inspector date E. B. King, Physi urity Inspector date Approved by:
. R. Keim, Ch', Safeguards Section, Division of Radi
'on Safety and Safeguards date
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Pl;P dA hlM Barriers; Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages, and Vehicles; Alarm Stations and Communications; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; Security Training and Qualifications; and the
. Safeguards Information Program.
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The licensee was found to be in compliance with the NRC requirements in the areas inspected.
One unresolved item concerning the time period for security officer requalification was resolved.
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~Licen ee
- J. Beratta, Manager, Nuclear Security
- P. Carroll, General Supervisor Operations
- D. Pierce, Nuclear Security Procedures Specialist
- H. Christensen, General Supervisor of Administration]
- N. Zufelt, Nuclear Security Specialist D. Keeney, Program Coordinator D. O'ara, General Supervisor, Security Services
~W. Byrne, Administrative Assistant
- L. Stephens-Twining, Nuclear Security Specialist
- F. McCarthy, General Supervisor, Nuclear Security Operations
- C. Ouderkirk, Supervisor, Security Administration
- A. Verno, Program Director, Nuclear Security Operations
- D. Rath, Nuclear Security Investigator
- C. Boneti, Nuclear Security Specialist
- G. Gilmer, Supervisor, Technical Services - Projects
- E. Pearson, Supervisor, Technical Services - Corrective Maintenance
- A. Kovac, Quality Assurance
- W. Wampsgam, Quality Assurance - Audits
- R, Keimig, Chief, Safeguards Section, Region I (August 14, 15 and 16, 1991)
R. Temps, Resident Inspector R. Laura, Resident Inspector
- Indicates those present at the exit interview.
2.0 Licen ee Acti n n Pr vio 1 I en ifi I em 2.1 (Closed) UNR 50-220/91-29-01 and 50-410/90-25-01:
Security training and qualifications (T&Q), requalification program.
When a new requalification program was implemented the licensee failed to submit a timely T&Q plan change to refiect the utilization of a +25% allowance (plus or minus three months) for completion of the annual requalification.
Based upon a review of training records during this inspection, as well as a review of the licensee's T&Q plan changes, the inspectors determined that the licensee had taken corrective action and found it to be satisfactor ~
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3.0 Mana ement u
and Audits 3.1 anaemn u
The inspectors determined that management support for the physical security program was appropriate.
This determination was based upon the inspectors'eviews of various aspects of the licensee's program during this inspection, as documented in this report.
3.2 ecuri Pr ram Pl n The inspectors verified that changes to the Security, Contingency, and Training and Qualification Plans, as implemented, did not decrease the effectiveness of the respective plans and that they had been submitted in accordance with NRC requirements.
4.0 Pro ted Area Ph ical Barrier De ection and A e
ment Aids 4.1 Pro ec Area B rrier The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of the protected area (PA)
barrier on August 12, 1991.
The inspectors determined by observation that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in the NRC-approved Physical Security Plan (the Plan).
No deficiencies were noted.
4.2 Protected Area Int ion Detection Aids The inspectors observed the PA perimeter intrusion detection aids on August 14, 1991.
The inspectors determined that the detection aids were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
The inspectors requested the licensee to test the detection aids at over 20 locations.
All test.: results were satisfactory with no adjustments required.
No deficiencies were noted.
4.3 The inspectors verified that the isolation zones were adequately maintained to permit observation of activities on both sides of the PA barrier.
No deficiencies were note ~ '
4.4 Pr ted Area and Isolation Zone Li htin The inspectors conducted a PA and isolation zone lighting survey on August 13, 1991.
The inspectors determined by observation that the illumination levels in the PA and isolation zones were adequate and met the Plan commitment.
No deficiencies were noted.
The inspectors observed the PA perimeter assessment aids during daylight and the hours of darkness, and determined that they were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
The licensee is completing a major upgrade of the assessment system which included the repositioning and relocation of camera towers, installation of new cameras and the addition of several new cameras.
The upgrade is scheduled for completion in September 1991.
The upgrade was found to significantly enhance the licensee's assessment capabilities in and around the PA and is an excellent licensee initiative. The inspectors reviewed the documentation associated with the upgrade to include maps and charts.
It was apparent that all aspects of the work was carefully planned, reviewed and carried out.
No deficiencies were noted.
The completed upgrade willbe reviewed in a subsequent inspection.
5.0 Pr tected and Vital Areas Acces ntr 1 f Per nnel Packa e
nd V hicle 5.1 Per nnel Ac s
ntr I The inspectors determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over personnel access to the PA and VAs. This determination was based on the following:
5.1.1 The inspectors verified that personnel are properly identified and
. authorization is checked prior to issuance of badges and key cards.
No deficiencies were noted.
5.1.2 The inspectors verified that the licensee was implementing a search program for.firearms, explosives, incendiary devices and other unauthorized materials as committed to in the Plan.
The inspectors observed both plant and visitor personnel access processing during peak and off-peak traffic periods.
The inspectors also interviewed members of the security force and licensee's security staff about personnel access procedures.
No deficiencies were note '
5.1.3 The inspectors determined, by observation, that individuals in the PA and VAs display their badges as required.
No deficiencies were noted.
5.1.4 The inspectors verified that the licensee has escort procedures for visitors into the PA and VAs. No deficiencies were noted.
5.1.5 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.
5.2 ck e
n M terial A ntr
The inspectors determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over packages and materials that are brought into the PA through 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 security force and the licensee's security staff about package and material control procedures.
No deficiencies were noted.
5.3 Vehicle Acce ntr l 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 security force member (SFM) at the main vehicle access 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.
The inspectors determined that at least two SFMs control vehicle access at the main vehicle access portal.
On August 15, 1991, the inspectors also observed vehicle searches and interviewed members of the security force and the licensee's security staff about vehicle search procedures.
No deficiencies were noted.
5.4 ks Ke and mbinations The inspectors reviewed the licensee's procedures 'for lock and key control on August 15, 1991, and determined that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan.
During inspection 50-220/90-29 and 50-410/90-25, conducted on December 17-21, 1991, the inspectors questioned the manner in which security key inventory verification was being carried out for those keys assigned to the control room in each unit. A review of the security key control procedures
indicated that applicable procedures had been revised to address the inspectors'uestion and to implement a more positive key verification method.
The inspectors determined that all parties responsible for security key issuance and verification were knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities.
No deficiencies were noted.
6.0 Alarm i n n
mmuni ti n The inspectors observed the operations in the Central Alarm Station (CAS) and Secondary Alarm Station (SAS) and determined they were 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 responsibilities.
The inspectors verified that the CAS and SAS did not require any operational activities that would interfere with the assessment and response function No deficiencies were noted.
7.0 Testin Maintenance and m
nsato Measures The inspectors determined that the licensee was conducting testing and maintaining security systems and equipment as committed to in the Plan.
This determination was based upon a review of the test records for security equipment.
The security organization has a dedicated maintenance group, composed of 13 I&C technicians and one electrician, which conducts preventive maintenance and ensures prompt repair and return to service of security equipment.
A review of these records indicate repairs are normally made within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> after a repair request is generated.
The inspectors also reviewed the use of compensatory measures and security force overtime and found them to be minimal, largely due to the efforts and prompt response of the maintenance group.
No deficiencies were noted.
8.0 ec irit Trainin and ualifi ti n The inspectors randomly selected and reviewed training and qualification records for 12 SFMs.
The physical qualification records for unarmed and armed SFMs and firearm qualification records for armed SFMs were inspected and found to be in accordance with the NRC-approved Training and Qualification (T&Q) Plan.
During the previous inspection, the inspectors identified a discrepancy between the training department's requalification tracking system and the training records relative to a requalification date.
Subsequently, the licensee reviewed all training records and found several other discrepancies, none of which resulted in an SFM exceeding the requalification period.
The licensee stated that the discrepancies occurred when the data base for the computerized tracking system had to be reestablished as a result of a computer failure.
The licensee further stated that all dates have now been corrected in the tracking syste ~
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r Inf rm ti n Pr ram The inspectors reviewed the licensee's procedure and records, interviewed personnel and observed the licensee's training filmutilized for initial and requalifiication training of SFMs and other security department personnel on the identification, control and protection of Safeguards Information (SGQ.
The film included the types of information to be protected, physical protection (in use and in storage), markings, access, external transmissions, and automatic data processing systems.
The inspectors were advised by the licensee that all SGI pertaining to the Nine Mile Point facility is maintained within the facility protected area, i.e., there is no SGI maintained at other licensee off-station offices.
The inspectors determined that the licensee's program for the protection of SGI meets the requirement of 10 CFR 73.21.
No discrepancies
'ere noted.
10.0 Exit Interview The inspectors met with the licensee's representatives indicated in paragraph 1.0 at the conclusion of the inspection on August 16, 1991. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed, and the findings were presente P
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