IR 05000272/1993028
| ML18100A775 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 12/16/1993 |
| From: | Albert R, Mccabe E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML18100A774 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-272-93-28, 50-311-93-28, 50-354-93-28, NUDOCS 9312270260 | |
| Download: ML18100A775 (4) | |
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':;.r U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
License/Docket/Report No DPR-70/50-272/93-28 DPR-75/50-311/93-28 NPF-57 /50-354/93-28 Licensee:
Facility Name:
Inspection At:
Inspection Dates:
Inspector:
Approved By:
Public Service Electric and Gas Company Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations Hancocks Bridge. New Jersey December 1-3. 1993 R. J. Albert, Physical Security Inspector E. C. McCabe, Chief, Safeguards Section Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards SCOPE n.,/1~/95 Date 12/ah?
Date Licensee security force strike contingency plans; protected area assessment aids; protected area access control of packages and vehicles; alarm stations and communications; and security training and qualificatio RESULTS The licensee's security program was found to be directed toward public health and safet However, assessment aids appeared to have deteriorated to a point where maintenance was no longer properly effective. In addition, some alarm station operators did not readily demonstrate knowledge of the compensatory measures that were in plac PDR ADOCK 05000272 G
DETAILS Key Personnel Contacted 1.1 _ Licensee
- M. Ivanick, Senior Security Regulatory Coordinator
- S. Mannon, Licensing Engineer
- P. Moeller, Manager - Site Protection
- D. Renwick, Nuclear Security Manager
- B. Weiser, Senior Staff Engineer Contractor
- R. Matthews, Security Program Manager, The Wackenhut Corporation U.S. Nuclear Re&Ulatory Commis'lion - Reei,on I
- C. Marschall, Senior Resident Inspector
- Present at the exit meeting The inspector also interviewed other licensee and contractor personne.0 Licensee Security Force Strike Contin1ency Plans At 11:59 p.m. on November 14, 1993, the licensee was 1 minute away from a possible security force labor strike. The strike did not occur, but the licensee had prepared for immediate implementation of strike contingency plans, if neede During this inspection, the inspector reviewed the licensee's strike contingency plans. Based on that review and discussions with the licensee, the plans appeared satisfactory. The inspector verified that the plans provided the following: Replacement security force members to satisfy regulatory requirement.2 Unimpeded access of personnel to the statio.3 Uncumbered delivery of support goods to the station and unencumbered off-site shipment of radioactive material.4 Mitigation of possible threats to the station, including abusive or violent strikers. Unimpeded access of medical care and ambulance services to injured or contaminated person *
3 Unimpeded access of the local fire department to supplement the station fire fighting uni.0 Protected Area AMessment Aids The inspector observed the protected area (PA) perimeter assessment aids and concluded that some of these appeared to have deteriorated to a point where even aggressive maintenance is no longer properly effective. The licensee was in the final phase before upgrading the assessment aids early next year, but had not yet finalized a start date for the upgrade. This inspection follow-up item (IFI 50-272/93-28-01, 50-311/93-28-01, and 50-354/93-28-01) will be reviewed during a subsequent inspectio.0 Protected Area CPA) Vehicle Ace~ Control During a previous inspection, the inspector had noted that factory-sealed items were exempt from search but the guidance was not clear on how to verify factory seals. In addition, the lesson plans and the instructors who were interviewed by the inspectors indicated that a vehicle was to be searched from start to finish by a single search officer. In actuality, a team search approach had evolved. The licensee committed to review this matter and take appropriate action. This area was identified for further NRC review (IFI 50-272/93-28-02, 50-311/93-28-02, 50-354/93-28-01).
During this inspection, the inspector reviewed the licensee's corrective measures, which included a procedural change specifying one search officer per vehicle and enhancement training on vehicle searches. The inspector also observed vehicle searches and concluded that the licensee's corrective measures appeared effectiv The inspector also reviewed the circumstances surrounding a vehicle search performance test failure documented in a local newspaper. No impropriety or regulatory concern was foun However, the licensee's method of performance testing appeared intimidating to the security force in some instances. The licensee had begun reviewing the testing process during this inspection. Performance testing is an inspector follow-up item (IFI 50-272/93-28-03, 50-311193-28-03, and 50-354/93-28-03) which will be reviewed furthe.0 Alarm Stations and Communications The inspector observed operations of one central alarm station (CAS) and the secondary alarm stations (SAS) and determined that they were maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan. However, some operators did not readily demonstrate knowledge of the equipment outage and compensatory measures that were in place. The licensee took immediate corrective measures to ensure that alarm station operators were more sensitive to equipment status and compensatory measures. This is an inspector follow-up item (IFI 50-272/93-28-04, 50-311/93-28-04, and 50-354/93-28-04) which will be reviewed further.
4 Security Trainine and Qualification The inspector reviewed training records for personnel who had been trained to serve as replacement security force members in the event of a security force labor strike. The records were those of five security-contract administrative personnel and 10 new-hires. The training, as documented, appeared to be commensurate with the duties that they were slated to perform. No deficiencies were identifie.0 Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee representatives indicated in Section 1. 0 at the conclusion of the inspection on December 3, 1993. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and the preliminary inspection findings were presented. The licensee representatives present acknowledged the findings of the inspectio __J