IR 05000271/1994012
| ML20029E822 | |
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| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 05/12/1994 |
| From: | Albert R, Mccabe E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| 50-271-94-12, NUDOCS 9405230067 | |
| Download: ML20029E822 (5) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT License / Docket Nos.:
DPR-28/50-271 Report No.:
50-271/94-12 i
Licensee:
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corporation
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Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Inspection At:
Vernon, Vermont Inspection Dates:
May 02-05,1994 fMAb d
Inspectors:
a R. 3. Albert, PKysical Security Inspector G. C. Smith, Senior Physical Security Inspector bb V<
Approved By:
E. C. McCabe, Chief, Safeguards Section SCOPE.
Announced physical security inspection of:
Management Support and Audits; Protected Area Physical Barriers, Intrusion Detection System and Assessment Aids; Vital Area Intrusion Detection Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel; Alarm Stations and Communications; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; Emergency Power Supply; and Security Training.
RFSULTS. Inspected aspects of the licensce's physical security program were determined to be appropriately directed toward assuring public health and safety. However, the protection of one component of station vital equipment did not appear to be sufficient.
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DETAILS 1.0 Key Personnel Contacted 1.1 Licensee
- J. Herron, Technical Services Superintendent
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- G. Morgan, Security Manager
- J. Moriarity, Security Operations Specialist
- W. Peterson, Manager - Quality Assurance
- A. Wonderlick, Quality Assurance Engineer i
1.2 Contractor
- F. Harper, Project Manager, The Wackenhut Corporation (TWC)
E. Wright, Security Operations Supervisor, TWC 1.3 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- P. Harris, Resident Inspector
- indicates those present at the exit meeting The inspectors also interview other licensee and contractor personnel.
2.0 Management Support and Audits 2.1 Management Support Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined to be good by the inspectors. This determination was based upon the inspectors' review of various program activities during this inspection, as documented in this report.
2.2 Audits The inspectors reviewed the report of the combined annual audit, conducted on February 22-26 and 28,1994, and March 4,1994, of the Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) and Access Authorization (AA) programs (Audit No. VY-94-19).
In addition, the inspectors reviewed the report of the annual audit, conducted on October 25-29,1993, of the Security Program and verified that both audits had been conducted in accordance with the licensee's FFD program and Security Plan (the Plan). The audits were comprehensive in scope, did not identify any adverse findings, and the results were reported to the appropriate level of management.
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3.0 Protected Area Physical Barriers, Intrusion Detection System and Assessment Aids 3.1 Protected Area Physical Barriers The inspectors physically inspected the Protected Area (PA) barriers on May 2,1994, and determined by observation that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in the Plan.
3.2 PA Intrusion Detection System The inspectors observed the licensee conduct operability tests of the perimeter intrusion detection system (IDS); reviewed documentation of licensee-conducted tests of the PA IDS; and reviewed test procedures and inspected the installation of the IDS. The inspectors determined that the IDS was installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
3.3 PA Assessment Aids The inspectors observed the PA perimeter assessment aids and determined that they were installed and operated as committed to in the Plan. Video images on the monitors in both alarm stations were sharp and provided excellent assessment capability.
3.4 Isolation Zones l
The inspectors verified that the isolation zones were adequately maintained to permit j
observation of activities on both sides of the PA barrier.
i 4.0 Vital Area Intrusion Detection Aids The inspectors observed the licensee conduct operability testing of selected Vital Area (VA) intrusion detection aids on May 4 and 5,1994, and determined that the aids were installed and maintained as described in the Plan.
5.0 PA and VA Access Control of Personnel The inspectors observed access control activities during peak and non-peak periods and determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over personnel access to the PA and VAs. This determination was based on the inspectors' verification of the following:
The licensee properly identified personncl-and checked authorization prior to
issuance of badges and key cards.
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The licensee was implementing a search program for firearms, explosives,
incendiary devices and other unauthorized materials as committed to in the Plan.
Individuals in the PA and VAs displayed their access badges as required.
- The licensee had a mechanism for expediting access to vital equipment during
emergencies and that the mechanism was adequate for its purpose.
6.0 Alarm Stations and Communications The inspectors observed the operations of the Central Alarm Station (CAN) and the Secondary Alarm Station (SAS). Both the CAS and SAS were being maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
Station operators were interviewed by the inspectors and found to be knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities. The inspectors verified that neither station was involved in operational activities that would interfere with the execution of assessment and response functions. Each station maintained internal licensee communications and communications with the security force. The inspectors also verified that each station maintained communications with local law enforcement authorities.
7.0 Testing Maintenance and Compensatory Measures
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7.1 Testing and Maintenance The inspectors reviewed testing and maintenance records and confirmed that the records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily available for NRC and licensee review.
A check of repair records indicated that timely maintenance and testing were being accomplished.
7.2 Compensatory Measures The inspectors reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the Plan. The need for compensatory measures for failed equipment was minimal. This was assessed as being the result of good tumaround time in equipment repairs.
8.0 Emergency Power Supply The inspectors verified that there were several systems (batteries, dedicated diesel generator within a VA, and plant on-site AC power) that provided backup power. to the security system.
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In addition to implementing interim actions and developing long-term actions to address j
day-tank protection, the licensee committed to review and revalidate, within 90 day; 3s designation of vital equipment and vital areas. Review of the licensee's resolution of L.
specific and generic implications of this matter is an inspector follow-up item (IFI 50-271/94-12-01).
9.0 Security Training The licensee is scheduled to undergo another Operational Safeguards Response Evaluation (OSRE) in July 1994. During this inspection, the inspectors reviewed with the licensee its tactical readiness, which included target set analysis, tactical support equipment, assessment of defensive strategy, and tactical training for the security force. Based on tilat review, the licensee showed good initiative in preparation for the upcoming OSRE.
10.0 Exit Interview The inspectors met with the licensee representatives identified in Section 1.0 at the conclusion of the inspection on May 5,1994. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and preliminary NRC findings were presented. The licensee's commitment, as documented in this report, was reviewed with and confirmed by the licensee. Licensee representatives acknowledged the inspection fm' dings.