IR 05000245/1993011
| ML20035E878 | |
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| Site: | Millstone  |
| Issue date: | 04/07/1993 |
| From: | Albert R, Keimig R, Galen Smith NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20035E877 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-245-93-11, 50-336-93-07, 50-336-93-7, 50-423-93-08, 50-423-93-8, NUDOCS 9304200010 | |
| Download: ML20035E878 (6) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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REGION I
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I Report Nos.: 50-245/93-11: 50-336/93-07: 50-423/93-08 Docket Nos.: 50-245: 50-336: 50-423
License Nos.: DPR-21: DPR-65: NPF-49 i
Licensee:
Nonheast Nuclear Enerev Company
P.O. Box 270 Hartford. Connecticut 06141-0270 i
Facility Name:
Millstone Nuclear Power Station. Units 1. 2 and 3 j
Inspection At:
Waterford. Connecticut Inspection Conducted:
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M-/-f.3 f R. Keimig,'Cliief, feguards Section Date Division of Radiatio afety and Safeguards
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Areas Inspected: Management Support, Security Program Plans and Audits; Protected and Vital
Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access l
Control of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles; Alarm Stations and Communications; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; and Personnel Training and Qualification.
l Results: The licensee's program was directed toward ensuring public health and safety and was
in compliance with the NRC requirements in the areas inspected. No safety concerns or
violations we e identified.
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DETAILS j
1.0 Kev Personnel Contacted 1.1 Licensee and Contractor Personnel
- R. Factora, Unit Services Director, Northeast Utilities (NU)
- G. Halberg, NU Manager System Security P. Marchese, Senior Security Agent, Nuclear
- P. Anhalt, Security Supervisor - Operations
- D. Atwood, Security Training Coordinator D. Heritage, Manager, Occupational Health E. Strom, Security Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Supervisor R. Bajorin, Chief of Security, Burns International Security Services (BISS)
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M. Gelinus, Security Supervisor S. Strong, Security Supervisor
- J. Slaton, Training Supervisor, F 3
- K. Harmon, Nuclear Licensing
- R. Schmit, District Manager, BISS 1.2 U.S. Nuclear Reculatorv Commission P. Swetland, Senior Resident Inspector L
- A. Asars, Resident Inspector
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The inspectors also interviewed other licensee and contractor personnel during the inspection.
2.0 Management Suonort. Security Procram Plans and Audits 2.1 Management Sunoort Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined
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to be consistent with program needs. This determination was based upon the
inspectors' review of various aspects of the program during this inspection as documented in this report.
2.2 Securitv Programs 19ans The inspectors verified that changes to the licensee's Security and Guard Training i
and Qualification plans, as implemented, did not decrease the effectiveness of the respective plans and had been submitted in accordance with NRC requirements.
The inspectors also reviewed proposed revisions to the licensee's Security and Guard Training and Qualification plans that will be submitted in the near futur.
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The Security Plan changes were being made to accommodate a temporary l
reconfiguration of the protected area (PA) perimeter to facilitate construction of an administration building outside the PA. Once completed, the building will be
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incorporated into the PA when the perimeter is retumed to its original
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configuration. The guard Training and Qualification (T&Q) Plan revisions were
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being made primarily to consolidate and realign critical T&Q tasks.
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deficiencies were noted in either of the proposed revisions that were reviewed.
2.3 Audits The inspectors reviewed the NRC-required audits of the security and the Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) programs. The security program audit report (Audit QSD l
92-4269, dated November 10,1992) disclosed that there were four findings and that appropriate action was taken for. cch finding. Review of the FFD program audit report (Audit QSD 30199, dated November 17,1992) disclosed that there were five findings. Four of the five findings had been resolved. The unresolved finding was related to the relocation of the Millstone Health Unit, FFD collection facility. The response to this finding was being revised at the time of the inspection to change the date for the facility relocation.
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During review of the FFD program audit, the inspectors also reviewed the files for the five persons terminated for FFD reasons in 1992. Review of those files
disclosed that the actions taken were in accordance with the licensee's FFD policy and procedures and met NRC requirements.
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3.0 Protected and Vital Area Physical Barrier. Detection and Assessment Aids-l 3.1 PA Barrier The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of the PA barrier on March 9, 1993. The inspectors determined by observation that the barrier was installed and maintained as described in the NRC-approved Physical Security Plan (the Plan).
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3.2 PA Detection Aids
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The inspectors reviewed documentation of licensee-conducted tests of the PA i
perimeter intrusion detection aids. The inspectors determined that the detection aids were tested and operated as committed to in the Plan.
3.3 Assessment System The inspectors observed the PA perimeter assessment system and determined that
it was installed, maintained, and operated as committed to in the Plar.
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3.4 Vital Area (VA) Barriers
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The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of VA barriers on March 11, 1993, and determined by observation that the barriers were installed and j
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maintained as committed to in the Plan.
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No deficiencies were noted by the inspectors in the protected and vital area barriers, or
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in the licensee's detection and assessment aids.
4.0 Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel. Packaces and Vehicles 4.1 Personnel Access Control The inspectors determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over
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personnel access to the PA and VAs. This determination was based on the following:
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The inspectors verified that personnel were properly identified and
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authorization was checked prior to issuance of badges and key cards.
- 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 personnel access processing during peak and off-
peak periods. The inspector also interviewed members of the security
force and the licensee's security staff about personnel access procedures.
- The inspectors determined by observation that individuals in the PA and VAs displayed their access badges as required.
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4.2 Packace and Material Access Control The inspectors determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over
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packages and materials that were brought into the PA at the access control point.
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The inspectors reviewed the package and material control procedures and found
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that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan.
4.3 Vehicle Access Control
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The inspectors determined that the licensee properly controlled vehicle access to and within the PA. The inspectors verified that vehicles were properly authorized prior to being allowed to enter the PA and that identification was verified by security officers posted at the main vehicle access portal. The procedures were
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consistent with commitments in the Plan. On March 10, 1993, the inspectors observed vehicle searches and interviewed members of the security force and the licensee's staff about vehicle search procedures.
No deficiencies were noted in the licensee's protected and vital areas access control for personnel, packages and vehicles.
l 5.0 Alarm Stations and Communications
The inspectors observed the operations in the Central Alarm Station (CAS) and Secondary Alarm Station (SAS) and determined that they were operated as committed to in the Plan. CAS and SAS operators were interviewed by the inspectors and found to be generally knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities.
i On March 9,1993, the inspectors observed a CAS operator's actions taken in response to a licensee initiated duress alarm test. The operator demonstrated some hesitancy in initiating the proper response.
The licensee initiated immediate action to retrain all shifts on the proper response to this type of alarm. The inspectors observed another duress alarm test on March 11, 1993, and the alarm station operators performed in a timely and appropriate manner.
The inspectors verified that the CAS and SAS did not require any operational activities that would interfere with assessment and response functions. The inspectors verified that the licensee has communications with local law enforcement agencies as committed to in the Plan. No deficiencies were noted.
6.0 Testine. Maintenance and Compensatory Measures The inspectors reviewed the testing and maintenance records and confirmed that the records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily available for licensee and NRC review.
The Security Department's I&C technicians conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on security equipment.
A review of corrective maintenance records indicated that repairs were being accomplished in a timely manner.
The inspectors reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were noted in the licensee's testing, maintenance and compensatory measure.
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7.0 Security Training and Oualification The inspectors reviewed the licensee's proposed revision to the T&Q Plan as described in paragraph 2.2. The licensee stated that this revision to the plan will make it a more user-friendly document and will result in better defmition of the training. The inspectors ako observed firearms qualification on the range. All persons observed successfully qualified with both handguns and shotguns. No deficiencies were noted.
8.0 Exit Interview The inspectors met with the licensee representatives denoted in Section 1.0 at the conclusion of the inspection on March 12,1993. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed, and the findings were presented. The licensee agreed with the inspection findings.
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