IR 05000272/2009403

IR 05000272-09-403, 05000311-09-403 and 05000354-09-403, on 11/03/2009 - 11/19/2009, Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations, Access Control, Protective Strategy

ML093630010
Person / Time
Site:	Salem, Hope Creek
Issue date:	12/29/2009
From:	James Trapp Plant Support Branch 1
To:	Joyce T Public Service Enterprise Group
References
IR-09-403
Download: ML093630010 (5)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION I

475 ALLENDALE ROAD KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-1415 SAFEGUARDS INFORI\1ATION December 29, 2009 Enclosure Contains Safeguards Information.

When separated from enclosure, this Document is not Safeguards Information.

Mr. Thomas President and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear LLC-N09 P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 SUBJECT: SALEM AND HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATIONS - NRC SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000272/2009403,0500311/2009403 AND 05000354/2009403

Dear Mr. Joyce:

On November 19, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security baseline inspection at your Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. The inspection covered one or more of the key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on November 19,2009, with Mr. Carl Fricker, Vice President Operations Support, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to identification and resolution of problems related to security and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

This report documents two NRC Identified findings of very low security significance {Le., Green as determined by the Physical Protection Significance Determination Process (PPSDP)). The deficiencies were promptly corrected or compensated for, and the plant was in compliance with applicable physical protection and security reqUirements within the scope of this inspection before the inspectors left the site. DETERMINATION Warning: Violation of Section 147 of the MADE BY:

Atomic Energy Act, "Safeguards Information" NAMEITITLE: James M. Trapp. Chief is subject to civil and criminal penalties ORGANIZATION: RlfDRS/PSB1 BASIS: * DG GI,\I (300) Physic Protection Program

.1 DATE: 12~/09 SAFEGU.~DSINFORl~TION

SAFEGU-ftRDS INFORPIATION One of the findings had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Problem Identification and Resolution, because the licensee did not implement a con-ective action program with a low threshold for identifying issues [P.1 (a)]. If you disagree with the characterization of any finding in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis of your disagreement, to the Regional Administrator, Region I, and the NRC Resident Inspector at Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. The information you provide will be considered in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0305.

Additionally, one licensee-identified violation which was determined to be of low security significance is listed in the report. However, because of the very. low security significance and because the findings were entered into your corrective action program, the NRC is treating these violations as a non-cited violations (NCV) consistent with Section VI.A 1 ofthe NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest these non-dted violations, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, A TIN.: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional AdministratorRegion I; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Roomorfrom the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system, ADAMS. ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html(the Public Electronic Reading Room). However, because of security-related concems contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 and 10 CFR 73.21, a copy of this letter's enclosure will not be available for public inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b) (1) (ii), the! NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response, if any. This practice will ensure that your response will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room orfrom the NRC's document system, ADAMS. If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. OthelWise, mark your entire response "Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390" and follOW the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b){1). .

Sincerely,

~1T~Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Region I Docket Nos. 50-272, 50-311, 50-354 License Nos. DPR-70, DRP-75, NPF-57 Nonpublic Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report Nos. 0500027212009403,05000311/2009403 and 0500035412009403 w/Attachment: Supplemental Inbrmation CONTAINS (SGI)

SAFEGUARDS INFOR~lIATION

SAFEGUARDS INFORI'I!'J'.TION One of the findings had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Problem Identification and Resolution, because the licensee did not implement a corrective action program with a low threshold for identifying issues [P.1 (a)]. If you disagree with the characterization of any finding in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis of your disagreement, to the Regional Administmtor, Region I, and the NRC Resident Inspector at Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. The information you provide will be considered in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0305.

Additionally, one licensee-identified violation which was determined to be of low security significance is listed in the report. However, because of the very low security significance and because the findings were entered into your corrective action program, the NRC is treating these violations as a non-cited violations (NCV) consistent with Section VI,A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest these non-dted violations, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATIN.: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555"'()001; with copies to the Regional Administrator Region I; the Director, Office of Enforcement. United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington DC 20555"'()001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letterwill be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room orfrom the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system, ADAMS. ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html(the Public Electronic Reading Room). However, because of security-related concerns contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 and 10 CFR 73.21, a copy of this letter's enclosure will not be available for public inspection.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b) (1) (ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response, if any. This practice will ensure that your response will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room orfrom the NRC's document system, ADAMS. If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, 'please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. Otherwise, mark your entire response "Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390" and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).

Sincerely, IRA!

James Trapp. Branch Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Region I Docket Nos. 50-272, 50-311, 50-353 License Nos. DPR-70, DPR-75, NPF-57 Nonpublic Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report Nos. 05000336/2009403,05000423/2009403 w/Attachment: Supplemental Inbrmation CONTAINS (SGI)

SUNSI Review Complete: JMT (Reviewer'S Initials)

Non-Public Designation Category: MD 3.4 Non-Public A.a ADAMS ACC #ML093630010 DOCUMENT NAME: A:\sHC PI&R Rev 2.doc After declaring this doCument*An Official Agency Record" it will be released to the Public.

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OFFICE RIIDRS RIIDRP NAME JCherublni/JRC ABurrittlALB DATE 12121/09 12/21/09 12128/09 OFFIClAL RECORD COpy SAf'EGUl~RDS INFORI\IIATION

SA.I:EGlJ,,\RDS INFORMATION cc w/encl: w/SGI M. Bruecks, Nuclear Security Manager R. Canas. Director, NJ Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness P. Baldauf, Atlsistant Director, NJ Radiation Protection Programs H. Otto, Ph.D., Administrator, DE Interageny Programs, DNREC Div of Water Resources cc wlo encl; w/o SGI: Distribution via ListServ SA.I;EGUARDS INFORMATION

SAfEGUARDS INFORN'ATION Distribution wlo encl: w/o SGI: (via email)

S. Collins, RA (R10RAMaii Resource)

M. Dapas, ORA (R10RAMaii Resource)

D. Lew, DRP (R10RPMaii Resource)

J. Clifford, ORP (R10RPMaii Resource)

D. Jackson, DRP T.Setzer, DRP C. Kowalyshyn, Resident OA L. Pinkham, DRP L. Trocine, RI OEDO RIDSNRRPMMILLSTONE RESOURCE ROPreports@nrc.gov Region I Docket Room (wlth concurrences) .

D. Roberts, DRS (R10RSMaii Resource)

P. Wilson, DRS (R10RSMaii Resource)

J. Trapp, DRS Distribution cc w/encl; w/SGI:

J. Cherubini, DRS B. Welling, DRP, Senior Resident Inspector D. Schroeder, DRP, Senior Resident Inspector R. Albert, NSIR S. Coker, NSIR SAfiGUA!IDS INFORMATION