IR 05000282/1992031
| ML20126J174 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 12/23/1992 |
| From: | Christoffer G, Creed J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML19063D986 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-282-92-31-MM, 50-306-92-31, NUDOCS 9301060066 | |
| Download: ML20126J174 (4) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULA10RYaCOMMISS10N REGION 111-
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Report-Nos. 50-282/92031(DRSS); 50-306/92031(DRSS)
Docket Nos. 50-282; 50-306 License Nos. DPR-42; DPR-60 Licensee:
Northern States Power Company 414 Nicollet Mall-Minneapolis, MN 55401-
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Prairie Island Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 Meeting At:
HRC Region III Office, Glen Ellyn, Illinois Meeting Conducted:
Decem er 10, 1992
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' G. M. Christoffer -UU Date Physical Security inspector i
Sogard hdb o /r4 / W Approved By:fr> James R9 Creed,, Chief Date Safeguards Section
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Meetina Summary
Manaaement Meetina on December 10. 1992 (Report Nos. 50-282/92031(DRSS):
50-306/92031(DRSS))
-Areas-Discussed:
A meeting was conducted at the request'of the_ licensee-to-discuss the results of.the physical security inspection conducted on
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November 2-6, 1992, and. security _ program upgrades.-
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Meetino Attendees Northern States Power Company E. L. Watzl, Site Manager, Prairie Island G. Miserendino, Manager, Corporate Security R. Conklin, Security Consultant, NSP F. Evitch, Superintendent, Security Nuclear Reaulatory Commission. Recion III C. E. Norelius, Director, Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards
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C. D. Pederson, Chief, Reactor Support Programs Branch l
J. R. Creed, Chief, Safeguards'Section G. M. Christoffer, Physical Security Inspector T. J. Madeda, Physical Security Inspector E
R. Schweibinz, Senior Project Engineer 2.
Meetina Details This meeting was held at the request of the licensee to discuss the results of the physical security inspection conducted _on November 2-6, 1992,-(50-282/92023(DRSS); 50-306/92023(DRSS)), and security-program
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upgrades at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating-P1 ant.-
Following opening remarks by the NRC-and the licensee, the _ licensee -
re)resentatives presented an overview of actions they have recently
ta<en.regarding the improvement of the security program.
They include the following:
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GUARDFORCE MORALE ISSUES This topic was discussed in-security-inspection Report Nos.-
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Two audits were conducted separately by NSP Power Supply e
Quality Assurance Group and Burn.s -International Security Services (BISSI).
These audits were aimed at evaluating potential problems with guard force morale.
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Audit identified morale issues
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The issues perceived to be affecting morale dealt with personnel
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and management concerns. associated with program changes.
Additionally, the security officer's allegiance is toward NSP versus a contractor.
The officers are striving te be NSP-
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Although there is a perceived-morale problem, recent audits conducted by NRC, NSP and Burns concluded-that:
e There are no operational commitment problems or concerns, e
The security force remains dedicated toward the job and security program at _ Prairie Island.
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SECURITY AWAREHE15 CONCERNS This topic was discussed in security inspection-report 50-282/92023(DRSS);50-306/92023(DRSS). Discussion involved:
Root causes regarding incidents of inadequately controlled Safeguards Information.
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e Root causes regarding incidents of degraded vital area barriers.
e Observations and conclusions regarding the-significant escalation in vital area door loggable events.
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SECURITY AWApENESS MEASURES
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This topic was discussed in security inspection report 50-
282/92023(DRSS);50-306;92023(DRSS). Actions initiated incluaed:
Modify initial and requalification GET (General Employee
Training) _to include specific awareness issues.
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e include security awareness issues in the revised " Attention to Detail" video.
e Conduct employee meetings that stress security awareness, e
Use communication tools, i.e., newsletters, to stress __
security awareness, Use reminders such as new vital area door signs, e
o Positive discipline and coaching / counseling for _ employees who violate security practices.
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EB0 ACTIVE POSITIVE SECURITY MEASURES An overview'of improvement actions taken regardiag the security _
program was provided, e-Security projects completed included: perimeter upgrades; guardhouse remodeling; upgrades to doors, readers,- devices;.
security for the Station Black-Out Complex; and non-hardware enhancements.
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Access authorization improvements included:
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Rewrite of access authorization implementing e
procedures Conducting orientation training for Corporate security e
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personnel Terminated all (except INPO) contractor programs due e
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e In conclusion, the Site Manager, Prairie Island, expressed the plant's position that they are committed to having a sound security program and are open to suggestions to further improve ti e secur';r rogram.
Region III representatives acknowledged the licensee's comments.
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