IR 05000255/1998008

Partially Withheld Insp Rept 50-255/98-08 on 980504-08 (Ref 10CFR73.71).No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Effectiveness of Access Control Functions & Testing & Maint Activities Related to Security Equipment

ML20248C122
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	05/28/1998
From:	Creed J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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Shared Package
ML20248C102	List: IR 05000255/1998008 ML20248C097
References
50-255-98-08, 50-255-98-8, NUDOCS 9806020068
Download: ML20248C122 (2)

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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION 111 Docket No:

50-255 License No:

DPR-20 Report No:

50-255/98008(DRS)

Licensee:

Consumers Energy Facility:

Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant Location:

27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway Covert, MI 49043-9530 Dates:

May 4 - 8,1998 Inspector:

T. J Madeda, Physical Security inspector Approved by:

James R. Creed, Chief, Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety 10N miro Cent

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Palisades Nuclear Power Plant NRC Inspection Report 50-255/98008 This inspection reviewed plant support activities relating to the physicai protection of the Palisades facility. Specific areas reviewed and evaluated included the effectiveness of access control functions, testing and maintenance activities rr.ited to security equipment, effectiveness of compensatory measures, adequacy of security procedures and event logs, management effectiveness, staffing levels, quality controi functions, and follow up of previous inspection findings. The inspection was conducted between May 4-8,1998.

The inspector identified that the effectiveness of the package search program was

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reduced because physical searches of certain packages were generally conducted in a superficial or cursory manner. (Section S1.1)

The inspector identified that required reviewc of some security and contingency

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procedures were not documented. The licensee initiated corrective measures to ensure that completed procedure reviews are properly documented. (Section S3.1)

Security personnel generahy demonstrated an appropriate level of awareness and

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knowledge of security requirements to effectively implement security plan requirements and to respond to routine security issues and reactive problems. Security management was properly focused to address security issues. (Section S4)

The licensee identified a failure to properly implement compensatory measures in a

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timely manner. The event appeared to be an individual security supervisor personal error caused by weak attention-to-detail and a failure to use procedure guidance.

Corrective action was comprehensive and implemented in a timely manner. (Section S8.5)

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