IR 05000269/1995028
| ML15118A057 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 12/28/1995 |
| From: | Fredrickson P, Stratton L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML15118A056 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-269-95-28, 50-270-95-28, 50-287-95-28, NUDOCS 9601190039 | |
| Download: ML15118A057 (6) | |
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A REGU0 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
101 MARIETTA STREET, N.W., SUITE 2900 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30323-0199 Report Nos. 50-269/95-28, 50-270/95-28 and 50-287/95-28 Licensee: Duke Power Company 422 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28242 Docket No, 50-270, and 50-287 License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55 Facility Name:
Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2 and 3 Inspection Condipcted:
No ber 27 - December 1, 1995 Inspector:
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Lo i Str n, Safe ards Inspectar DRS Date Signed Approved by:
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A-4 Paul Fredrickson, Chief Ddte Signe Special Inspection Branch Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY Scope:
This routine, announced inspection was conducted in various aspects of the Physical Security Program for Power Reactors. Specifically, the inspector reviewed management support; training and qualification; and testing, maintenance and compensatory Measures. The inspector also reviewed the licensee's actions on previous NRC inspection finding Results:
There were no violations identified. The inspector found management support was timely and adequate. Training and qualification was in accordance with the licensee's Training and Qualification Plan and was proactive in weapons qualification. Testing and maintenance was timely and in accordance to the licensee's procedures. Compensatory measures were few and appropriate when needed. Violation 95-04-01 regarding the failure to protect Safeguards Information will remain open pending further review. Unresolved Item 94-27-01 regarding questionable access authorization practices will be close PDR ADOCK 05000269 PDR
REPORT DETAILS Persons Contacted
- L. Bolin, Manager, Organizational Effectiveness, Oconee Nuclear Station (ONS)
@#*E. Burchfield, Manager, Regulatory Compliance, ONS
- B. Dobson, Manager, Modification Engineering, ONS
- D. Durham, Security Specialist, ONS R. Eller, Corporate Licensing Coordinator, Duke Power Company
- B. Jones, Manager, Training, ONS
- T. McQuarrie, Security Manager, ONS
- J. Peele, Station Manager, ONS
- J. Smith, Specialist, Regulatory Compliance, ONS Other licensee employees contacted during this inspection included craftsmen, engineers, operators, mechanics, security force members, technicians, and administrative personne Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- P. Fillion, Regional Inspector
- G. Humphries, Resident Inspector
- L. Keller, Resident Inspector
- N. Salgado, Resident Inspector
- Attended Exit Interview on November 30, 1995
- Attended Exit Interview on December 1, 1995
@Telecon on December 8, 1995 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors (81700) Management Support The inspector evaluated the degree of licensee management support to the Physical Security Program at the Oconee Nuclear Statio Based on the requirements contained in Chapter 3 of the Physical Security Plan, the inspector reviewed the licensee's commitments pertaining to the areas evaluated during this inspection. In addition, the inspector reviewed the licensee's quarterly Safeguard Event Logs for the period of January 1, 1995 to present to verify compliance with 10 CFR 73.71. This review and analysis of report log entries was performed to ascertain whether the licensee appropriately assigns, analyzes, and set priorities for corrective action regarding loggable events and whether that action was adequate and timel On November 20, 1995, the licensee inadvertently admitted an empty transport cask for contaminated oil into the protected area without being searched. Although some transport casks are exempt from search requirements, this particular one did not meet the criteria. The cask was secured with approximately 30 "bolt down" fasteners and tamper-indicating seals. In order to search the cask, a crane would had to have been utilized to remove the cove The vehicle itself was searched in accordance with the licensee's procedure, but the cask was overlooked. The cask remained inside the protected area for approximately one hour before discovery of the error. The licensee immediately posted an escort on the cask and began the search, which was completed with no findings. An officer remained posted on the transport cask until the vehicle exited the protected area. In addition to these corrective actions, the licensee initiated a Security Pertinent Information Bulletin to all security force members reminding them of regulatory material/equipment search requirements and criteria which constitutes material exempt from searche The inspector concluded through document review and discussion with licensee representatives that management provided suitable support for the Physical Security Program, which was evidenced by timely and appropriate corrective action to events identified in the Safeguards Event Lo There are no violations of regulatory requirements noted in this are Security Training and Qualification The licensee's security training program was reviewed to verify compliance with the provisions of the licensee's approved Training and Qualification Plan, Revision 1, dated October 1, 199 Review of security training facilities, personnel training records, and observation of security personnel performance of routine duties confirmed that the licensee continues to provide an acceptable security training program. In addition to the required training for initial qualification and requalification of security force members on an annual basis, the licensee also provides weapons training on a quarterly basis to assist in keeping personnel current in their responsibilitie The inspector observed, during the course of this inspection, rifle training being performed by members of the security force at the licensee's firearms range. Although the licensee is not regulatory committed to using rifles, training of select members is available to those who would respond to an adversarial situation with the provided rifles. The licensee provides night
time familiarization training as another proactive measur *
3 It was also noted that a new firearms range was almost finished at the time of the inspection. The licensee was proactive in remodeling a new firearms range in an effort to reduce lead content around the surrounding area, in which some portions are designated as protected wildlife area Approximately ten randomly selected training records were reviewed by the inspector for the period of 1993 to present to determine if members of the security force were qualified for responsibilities they were currently assigned. This review revealed records that were detailed, well documented and contained current documentation. Discussion with members of the security training staff disclosed that the security training function was well staffed with knowledgeable and dedicated personne Based on review of the security organization's training program, facilities and equipment, observation of security personnel, and discussion with licensee representatives, the inspector concluded that the training program was adequate and in compliance with regulatory requirements and commitment's of the licensee's approved Training and Qualification Pla There were no violations of regulatory requirements noted in this are Testing, Maintenance, and Compensatory Measures The licensee's established program for maintaining operable security systems, equipment, and facilities was reviewed and evaluated to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and commitments contained in Chapter 9 of the licensee's approved Physical Security Pla The inspector reviewed licensee procedures specific to the testing and maintenance of security related equipment and found them to be in accordance with regulatory requirement All security maintenance related activities were documented and maintained by a computerized tracking program, including maintenance work requests and nuclear station modifications. The inspector reviewed several randomly chosen.work requests to verify timeliness of closur All requests reviewed were timely and showed a dedicated response to security related equipment failur The inspector reviewed seven day testing and maintenance records for security related equipment for the period of October 1995 to present. All records reflected that the operational tests were done in accordance with the licensee procedure and within the regulatory timeframe. Effective for all shifts, beginning the week of this inspection, the Security Shift Supervisor's Daily Journal has been incorporated into a computer software progra This program generates tasks to be conducted per shift, to include seven day operational testing. Each shift, the supervisor reviews
checklists applicable to each task to be performed then enters data into the computer to document the task as being complete The computer is password protected to ensure only select personnel can enter data. The program also includes an audit function to ensure tasks and tests are performed within specified parameter The inspector observed the licensee's test of three zones (zones 21, 22, 23) of the protected area by having an individual break the zone of detection with a slow walk, average walk, run, and craw The licensee simulates crawling by using an aluminum ball on a cord that is slowly pulled through the zone. In addition, the licensee tested one area per zone in zones 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 by walking through each. All zones alarmed and detected as required by the regulatory requirements and the licensee's Physical Security Plan. In addition, the licensee demonstrated to the inspector a microwave tamper alarm test, which alarmed as required also. Communication equipment required for offsite communication was tested at least once per day. Alarm station operators tested onsite communication for performance at the beginning of each shif Tours of the protected area, observation of operational activity, and discussion with security management confirmed that the security organization had established and maintained an effective and adequate program for testing and maintenance of security related equipment and hardwar Compensatory measures were minimal for the period of 6 months prior to the date of this inspection. Those compensatory measure that were implemented through either equipment or security personnel were in accordance with procedures, which ensured that effectiveness of the security system was not reduce There were no violations of regulatory requirements noted in this are.
Action on Previous Inspection Findings (92702)
(OPEN) Violation 95-04-01: The licensee's procedure Nuclear System Directive 206, "Safeguards and Information Control" will not be effective until January 1, 1996, as committed to in their response to the NRC dated June 8, 1995. Therefore, this item will remain open pending further inspectio (CLOSED) Unresolved Item 94-27-01:
This item pertaining to questionable access authorization practices will be closed based on the following information:
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Duke Power Company's letter to NRC, dated November 4, 1994 responding to Unresolved Item 94-27-0 Licensee procedure titled "Access Authorization Program,"
Revision 6, dated November 15, 199 Licensee procedure "Nuclear Access Program for Approved Non-Licensee Companies," dated September 11, 199 Licensee's "Guidelines for Evaluating Adverse Information to Determine Suitability for Unescorted Access to Nuclear Site," dated December 1, 199 The inspector reviewed and evaluated all of the information discussed above and concluded that although there was poor communication and access authorization practices, there were no violations of regulatory requirements. This item will be close.
Exit Interview The inspection scope and results were summarized on November 30 and December 1, 1995, with those persons indicated in Paragraph 1. The inspector discussed that Violation 95-04-01 will remain open pending implementation of the licensee's procedure and a subsequent followup inspection. Also, the inspector addressed with the licensee the closure of Unresolved Item 94-27-01 that is contained in this report. Further discussion with the licensee took place on December 8, 1995, at which time the licensee was informed that there were no violations of regulatory requirements in conjunction with Unresolved Item 94-27-0 There were no dissenting comments received from the licensee.