IR 05000220/1994001
| ML20059L456 | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 01/24/1994 |
| From: | King E, Mccabe E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20059L441 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220-94-01, 50-220-94-1, 50-410-94-01, 50-410-94-1, NUDOCS 9402070037 | |
| Download: ML20059L456 (5) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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License / Docket / Report Nos. NPR-63/50-220/94-01 DPR-69/50-410/94-01 j
Licensee:
Niagara Mohawk Power Corocration l
301 Plainfield Road Syracuse. New York 13212 Facility Name:
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station. Units 1 and 2 Inspection At:
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I Inspection Conducted:
January 3-7. 1994
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Type of Inspection:
Physical Securitv (Announced)
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Inspecter:
E. B. King, inysic[Sefurity Inspector
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E. C. McCabe, Chief, Safeguards Section date
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Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards SCOPE
Management Support; Protected Area Barriers, Detection Aids and Assessment Aids; Protected Area and Isolation Zone Lighting; Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel Packages and Vehicles; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; and Training and Qualification.
RESULTS The licensee's physical security program was determined to be effective and directed towards assuring public health and safety. Management support for the program was evident through the implementation of several program enhancements to increase its effectiveness. No safety concerns or violations of regulatory requirements were identified.
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DETAILS
1.0 Kev Persons Contacted
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1.1 Licensee
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- M. McCormick, Vice-President, Nuclear Support, Assessment and Safety
- R. Pasternak, Manager, Technical Services i
- J. Conway, Operations Manager, Unit #2
- H. Christensen, Manager, Nuclear Security
- W. Byrne, General Supervisor, Security Operations
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- R. Franssen, General Supervisor, Nuclear Security Support
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- R. Miller, Nuclear Security Specialist R. Astafan, Nuclear Security Specialist j
- A, Zallnick, Supervisor, Site Licensing i
- E. Pearson, Systems Engineer, Unit #1 Technical Support l
- F. McCarthy, Nuclear Security Investigator
- G. Darstein, Nuclear Security Investigator
- R. Keeler, Acting Supervisor, Access Authorization / Fitness-for-Duty '
- B. James, Supervisor Central Maintenance
- N. Sterio, Supervisor, Nuclear Security Administration j
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- B. Norris, Senior Resident Inspector R. Plasse, Resident Inspector W. Mattingly, Resident inspector
- Present at the exit interview on January 7,1994
The inspector also contacted other licensee security personnel.
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2.0 Manacement Suncort
i Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined to be
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consistent with program needs. This determination was based upon the inspector's review of the licensee's program during this inspection as documented in this report.
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Since the reactive physical security inspection conducted in October 1993, the licensee
has formally implemented the Commitment to Excellence Program to enhance security
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performance, and has completed a weapons upgrade, j
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3.0 Protected Area (PA) Physical Barrier. Detection and Assessment Aids 3.1 EIotected Area BatticI l
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By physical inspection of the PA barrier on January 3,1994,' the inspector
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determined by observation that the barrier was installed and maintained as described in the Plan.
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3.2 Erotected Area Detection Aids The inspector observed the PA perimeter intrusion detection systems (IDS)'on January 3,1994, and determined that they were installed and maintained as
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committed to in the Plan. On January 5,1994, from 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.,
the inspector observed testing of 28 intrusion detection system (IDS) zones at 35 j
locations under adverse weather conditions. All of the zones tested satisfactorily.
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3.3 Assessment Aids
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On January 3, 5 and 6,1994, the inspector observed the PA perimeter assessment -
aids during day and night periods. The inspector determined that the assessment
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aids were as described in the Plan.
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3.4 Protected Area ad Isolation Zone Lighting f
On January 6,1994, the inspector conducted a PA and isolation zone lighting survey from about 4:45-6:15 p.m., accompanied by a. licensee security supervisor. The inspector determined, by observation and use of a calibrated i
light meter provided by the licensee, that the station's lighting system met i
regulatory requirements and was very effective, and that the isolation zones were adequately maintained to permit observation of activities on both sides of the PA
barrier.
- In summary, the licensee's PA physical barriers, detection, and assessment aids satisfied
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NRC requirements.
4.0 Protected and Vital Area (VA) Access Control of Personnel. Packages and Vehicles
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4.1 Personnel Access Control
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Based on the following, the inspector determined that the licensee was exercising
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positive control over personnel access to the PA and VA.
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4 4.1.1 The inspector determined, based on observations, that personnel were properly identified and authorization was checked prior to issuance of badges and key cards.
4.1.2 The inspector determined, based on observations and a review of the applicable post orders and procedures, that the licensee was implementing a search program for firearms, explosives, incendiary devices and other unauthorized materials as committed to in the Plan. Both plant and visitor personnel access processing during peak and off-peak traffic periods were observed on January 4 and 6,1994. The inspector also interviewed members of the security force and licensee curity staff about personnel access procedures.
4.1.3 The inspector determined, by observation, that individuals in the PA and
VA displayed their badges as required.
4.1.4 The inspector verified, by reviewing the applicable procedures, that the licensee had escort procedures for visitors into the PA and VA.
4.1.5 The inspector verified that the licensee was taking precautions to ensure that unauthorized names were not added to the PA access list by having -
a member of management review the list every 31 days.
4.2 Package and Material Access Control
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The inspector determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over
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packages and materials that were brought into the PA through the main access portal. This determination was based on inspector review of package and material control procedures, showing that they were consistent with commitments '
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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.
4.3 Vehicle Access Control The inspector determined that the licensee was properly controlling vehicle acce!.s to and within the PA. The inspector verified that vehicles were properly authorized prior to being allowed to enter the PA, with identification verified by
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a security force nenber (SFM) at the main access portal. This was consistent--
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with the commitments in the Plan. The inspector also reviewed the vehicle search procedures and determined that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan. At least two SFMs controlled vehicle access at the main vehicle access portal. On January 4,1994, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and on January 6,1994, from 12:00 -1:30 p.m., the inspector observed vehicle searches and interviewed i
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members of the security force and the licensee's security staff about vehicle search procedures. These SFMs were knowledgeable of the requirements.
In summary, the licensee had effective programs which satisfied NRC requirements for.
I PA and VA access control of personnel, packages, and vehicles.
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5.0 Testing. Maintenance and Comnensatory Measures
The inspector determined that the licensee was testing and maintaining security systems and equipment as committed to in the Plan. This determination was based upon a review l
of the test records for security equipment. A review of these records indicated repairs
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were normally made within 24 to 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> after a repair request was generated. The inspector 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.
6.0 Security Trainine and Oualification
On January 6.1994, from approximately 3:00-4:30 p.m., the inspector met with the
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licensee's security training specialist and discussed present training activities and proposed training enhancements. The inspector randomly selected and reviewed training and qualification records for nine. SFMs.
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requalifications records were inspected for armed SFMs and security supervisors. ' The inspector determined that the training had been conducted in accordance with the security ~
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training and qualification (T&-Q) plan and that it was properly documented.
The inspector interviewed 18 SFMs to determine if they possessed the requisite knowledge and ability to carry out their assigned duties. These interviews indicated that.
t the SFMs were professional and knowledgeable of theirjob requirements.
7.0 Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee's representatives indicated in Paragraph 1.0 at the
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conclusion of the inspection on January 7,1994. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were discussed with licensee management, and the findings were presented. The licensee acknowledged the inspection findings.
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