IR 05000272/2007406

IR 05000272-07-406 and 05000311-07-406 on 06/27/2007, for Salem Generating Station; Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)

ML072050357
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	07/20/2007
From:	Ray Lorson Decommissioning Branch I
To:	Levis W Public Service Enterprise Group
References
IR-07-406
Download: ML072050357 (8)

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UNITED STATES uly 20, 2007

SUBJECT:

SALEM GENERATING STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000272/2007406 & 05000311/2007406

Dear Mr. Levis:

On June 27, 2007, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed an inspection at your Salem Generating Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on June 27, 2007, with Mr. Robert Gary and other members of your staff.

This inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety, common defense and security, and compliance with NRC Orders related to the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information. The inspection was based upon Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC). The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, no violations were identified. No reply to this letter is required.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component for the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely, Original signed by RLorson Raymond Lorson, Chief Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety uly 20, 2007

SUBJECT:

SALEM GENERATING STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000272/2007406 & 05000311/2007406

Dear M

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000272/2007406 & 05000311/2007406; Salem Generating Station; Inspection of

Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)

The report covered an announced one-day inspection related to safety, common defense and security, and compliance with NRC Orders related to the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information. The inspection was conducted by two regional inspectors and was based upon Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001, Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC). The inspectors determined that the licensee had developed an adequate program for the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information.

Cornerstone: Physical Security

No findings of significance were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

None ii

REPORT DETAILS

4OA5 Other Activities

.1 Temporary Instruction 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for

Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC) - 1 sample

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the RAMQC program to assess the licensees implementation of the additional security measures (ASM) imposed by NRC Order EA-05-007, Imposing Additional Security Measures on the Transportation of RAMQC, issued July 19, 2005. The inspectors also reviewed the implementation of the Safeguards Information-Modified Handling (SGI-M) protection requirements specified in NRC Order EA-04-0191, Imposing Requirements for the Protection of Certain Safeguards Information, issued November 5, 2004.

The inspectors reviewed each ASM and SGI-M requirement identified in the orders referenced above. The inspectors interviewed personnel and reviewed program documents and implementing procedures. The inspectors reviewed notifications 20328320 and 20328351 related to development of the site implementing procedures.

b. Findings and Observations

No findings of significance were identified. The inspectors concluded that PSEG personnel developed an adequate RAMQC program.

40A6 Meetings, Including Exit

Exit Meeting Summary

On June 27, 2007, the NRC inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. Gary and staff members. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary and safeguards information was not included in this inspection report.

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

PSEG Salem

J. Frick, Radiation Protection Supervisor

R. Proctor, Security

LIST OF ITEMS

OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED

OPEN Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)

CLOSED Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)