IR 05000280/1997003
| ML18153A151 | |
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| Site: | Surry  |
| Issue date: | 06/13/1997 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| ML18153A150 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-280-97-03-01, 50-280-97-3-1, 50-281-97-03, 50-281-97-3, NUDOCS 9707170195 | |
| Download: ML18153A151 (7) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
50-280, 50-281 DPR-32, DPR-37 50-280/97-03 and 50-281 /97-03 Virginia Electric and Power Company Surry Power Station, Units 1 and 2 5850 Hog Island Road Surry, VA 23883 May 12 - 16, 1997 W. W. Stansberry, Safeguards Specialist P. E. Fredrickson, Chief, Special Inspection Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Surry Power Station, Units 1 & 2 NRC Inspection Report No: 50-280/97-03 and 50-281/97-03 This inspection included aspects of licensee plant support. The report covers a one week period of an announced routine inspection by a regional safeguards inspecto Plant Support
- The licensee effectively used programs that will ensure the reliability of security related equipment and devices. The testing and maintenance program was a strength in the security program. (See Section S2.4)
The licensee was complying with the weapons storage criteria in the General Order *
However, access control to the weapons storage room was identified as a weaknes (See Section S2.8)
The review of the Physical Security Plan (PSP), Training and Qualification Plan (T&QP) and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Plan changes and interviews with appropriate individuals verified that changes did not decrease the effectiveness of the Plans. (See Section S3.1)
The interviews with security force personnel, and observation of range training found that the security force was being effectively trained in accordance with the T&QP and regulatory requirements. Weapons usage, control and safety was a strength in the security program. (See Section S5.1)
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Licensee-conducted audits were thorough, complete, and effective in terms of uncovering weaknesses in the security system, procedures, and practices. The audit report concluded that the security program was effective and recommended appropriate action to improve the effectiveness of the security program; and the licensee had acted appropriately in response to recommendations made in the audit report. The audit items were reviewed, appropriately assigned, analyzed, and prioritized for corrective action. The corrective actions taken were technically adequate and performed in a timely manner. (See Section S7.1)
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Report Details IV. Plant Support Areas:
STATUS OF SECURITY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT S Testing and Maintenance Inspection Scope (81700) The inspector evaluated the licensee's program for testing and maintenance of security equipment. This was to ensure the reliability of physical protection-related equipment and security-related devices; and licensee's compliance with the criteria in the Physical Security Plan (PSP), Security Plan Implementing Procedures and Instrument Preventive Maintenance Procedure Observations and Findings The licensee's program for testing and maintenance was established to ensure that physical protection-related equipment met the general performance requirement Each intrusion alarm was tested for performance at the beginning and end of any period in which it was used but at least every seven days during continuous us Alarm station operators tested the communication equipment required for onsite communication for performance at least at the beginning of each security work shif Communication equipment required for offsite communication was tested at least once a da The inspector observed security officers conduct seven-day operability tests of explosive detectors, metal detectors, and x-ray equipment. Also observed was the annual tests of two fuel building cardreaders. The thoroughness of the testing and maintenance procedures and the timely effectiveness of the technician who conducted the annual cardreader test were noted by the inspector. Any deficiencies found during the test were efficiently analyzed and corrected on the spo Conclusion Through observations, interviews, and documentation review, the inspector concluded that the licensee effectively used programs that will ensure the reliability of security related equipment and devices. There were no violations of regulatory requirements found in this area.
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,. *s2:8 -- Security Equipment 'Storage/Armory Inspection Scope (81700)
The inspector evaluated the licensee's weapons storage facility to ensure application of the criteria in the Chapter 6 of the PSP and General Order No. 6, Revision 7, dated 12/1/84, 'Weapons and Ammunition Issuance/Accountability".
Observations and Findings The inspector verified that weapons and ammunition not in use were. stored.in the.
security weapons room or other suitable storage cabinets. The weapons storage room was within the protected area, next to an alarm station. The walls were concrete and the one access door was metal. The dropped ceiling was part of the common ceiling of the adjacent alarm station. This common ceiling was covered by volumetric detectors. One portion of this ceiling appeared to not be covered by the volumetric devices, and possibly provided access to the weapons storage room from the ceiling. The long guns and ammunition were secured in a locked metal cabinet; however, the hand guns are stored in open unsecured wall boxes. The inspector determined that access to the weapons in the security weapons room would be extremely difficult due to a 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> continuous observation of three walls and the fourth wall not giving access to the ceiling. The inspector discussed this potential access problem with the licensee, who indicated that this potential access would be examined and appropriate corrective action would be implemente Conclusions S3 S Based on this evaluation, the inspector concluded that the licensee was complying with the weapons storage criteria in the General Orders. However a potential access problem involving the weapons storage room was identified as a weakness and will be evaluated by the licensee for correction action. There were no violations of regulatory requirements found in this are SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDS PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION Security Program Plans Inspection Scope (81700)
The inspector reviewed the North Anna/Surry Power Station, Unit 1 and 2, PSP, Revision 0, dated April 1, 1996; Nuclear Security Personnel Training and Qualification Plan (T&QP), Revision 0, dated October 1, 1995; and the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) PSP, Revisions 30, 31 and the consolidated Revision 0, dated November 11, 1995, April 4, 1996 and April 24, 1996 to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.54 (p).
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. Observations and.Findings Review of the changes to the PSP, T&QP and the ISFSI Plan submitted verified their compliance to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(p). Changes were structural and grammatical in that they made the plans more consistent, efficient and provided clarity
- to the consolidation process of combining the two Virginia Power nuclear power station's security programs. One area noticed was the need to provide a more uniform procedure in designating the effective date for all of the future plan change The licensee acknowledged this observation, and stated that they plan to develop an
"effective date" procedur Conclusions The review of the PSP, T&QP and ISFSI Plan changes and interviews with appropriate individuals verified that changes did not decrease the effectiveness of the Plans. There were no violations of regulatory requirements found in this are S5 SECURITY SAFEGUARDS STAFF TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION S Security Training and Qualification Inspection Scope (81700) The inspector reviewed the security training and qualification program to ensure that the licensee was complying with the criteria in the Nuclear Security Personnel Training and Qualification Plan, Revision 0, dated October 1, 1995 and General Order No. 4, Revision 3, dated November 9, 1985, "Operations".
Observation and Findings The inspector interviewed security non-supervisory personnel, supervisors, and witnessed approximately 20 other security personnel in the 'performance of their duties.. Members of the security force were knowledgeable in their responsibilities, plan commitments and procedures. Documentation and equipment inspected were found as committed to in the approved T&Q The inspector found that armed response personnel had been instructed in the use of deadly force as required by 10 CFR Part 73. Members of the security organization were requalified at least every twelve months in the performance of their assigned tasks, both normal and contingency. The inspector observed the range training of security force personnel with handguns, rifles and shotguns. The emphasis and
. constant monitoring of safety by the training staff at the range was noteworthly. The thorough application of weapons usage and control, for different contingency events was also noted by the inspecto Enclosure
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--Conclusion The inspector concluded through observation and interviews of security force personnel, and observation of range training that the security force was being effectively trained in accordance with the T&QP and regulatory requirements. There were no violations of regulatory requirements identified in this are S7 Quality Assurance in Security and Safeguards Activities S7.1 Audits and Corrective Actions Inspection Scope (81700)
Based on the commitments of Chapter 10 of the PSP, the inspector evaluated the licensee's audit program and corrective action system. This also verified compliance with the requirement for an annual audit of the security and contingency program During the inspection, a small representative sample of the problems identified by audits was evaluated by the inspector to determine whether review and analysis were appropriately assigned, analyzed and prioritized for corrective action and whether the corrective action taken was technically adequate and performed in a timely manner.. Observations and Findings The licensee's program commitments included auditing its security program, including the PSP, T&QP and the Safeguards Contingency Plan, at least every twelve month The audit included a review of routine and contingency security procedures and practices. This review evaluated the effectiveness of the physical protection system testing and maintenance program. The Nuclear Oversight Audit Report 97-01, dated April 17, 1997, conducted during the periods of January 6-17 and March 18-19, 1997 was reviewed by the inspector. The report was sent to the Vice-President, Nuclear
- Operations. Reports of audits and corrective actions were available for inspection at the plant Jar a period of three years. There were five findings, three enhancements and five differences of the North Anna and Surry portions of the consolidated PS Station Deviation Reports were submitted for appropriate findings; corrective action dates were established; and corrective actions reviewed were timely, effective and properly analyzed. The audit conclusion was that the programs implemented by the Security Department are capable of protecting company assets and deterring attempts of radiological sabotag Conclusions Licensee-conducted audits were thorough, complete, and effective in terms of uncovering weaknesses in the security system, procedures, and practices. The audit report concluded that the security program was effective and recommended appropriate action to improve the effectiveness of the security program; and the licensee had acted appropriately in response to recommendations made in the audit Enclosure
report. * The inspector determined that all the above items were reviewed, appropriately assigned, analyzed, and prioritized for corrective action. The corrective actions taken were technically adequate and performed in a timely manner. There were no violations of regulatory requirements found in this are V. Management Meetings X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspectors presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on May 16, 1997. The licensee acknowledged the findings presente Partial List of Persons Contacted Licensee M. Johnson, Nuclear Oversight M. Kacmarcik, Licensing Specialist C. Luffman, Security Manager M. Kansler, Vice President - Nuclear Operations W. Runner, Manager, Nuclear Security and Administrative Services B. Shriver, Assistant Station Manager T. Worrell, Technical Security Coordinator, Security Department R. Musser, Senior Resident Inspector IP81700:
NONE Inspection Procedures Used Physical Security Program for Power Reactors Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed Enclosure