IR 05000282/1997013

Security Insp Repts 50-282/97-13 & 50-306/97-13 on 970602-06.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Physical Security Program

ML20149G611
Person / Time
Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	07/18/1997
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20149G601	List: IR 05000282/1997013 ML20149G598
References
50-282-97-13, 50-306-97-13, NUDOCS 9707230375
Download: ML20149G611 (11)

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l -Docket Nos: 50-282;50-306 j Licenses No: DPR-42; DPR-60 l

l Reports No: 50-282/97013(DRS); 50-306/97013(DRS)

- Licensee: Northern States Power Company 414 Nicollet Mall

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l- Facility: Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant i

Location: 1717 Wakonade Dr. East i

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Inspector: G. Pirtle Approved by: James R. Creed, Chief, Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety l

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, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant NRC inspection Reports 50-282/97013; 50-306/97013 This inspection included a review of the physical security program, it was an announced inspection conducted by a regional physical security specialist.

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• An unresolved item was noted pertaining to the need for response to certain alarms (Section S3.b(1)).

! * An inspection followup item was noted pertaining to some weaknesses noted in procedures (Section S3 b(2)).

• Strengths were noted in reference to self-assessment efforts and general quality of the security procedures. The security equipment testing program was aggressive. Additionally, significant changes have been implemented l for the security training program (Sections S3, SS.b, S7).

• A poor practice was noted in the security armory during shift changes l (Section S4.b).

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, Report Details IV. Plant Suocort S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment

~ Insoection Scope (81700)

The inspector reviewed the condition of security equipment and facilities required by the security plan. The equipment observed included, but was not limited to, j search equipment, intrusion alarm equipment, alarm assessment equipment, and l equipment within the security alarm stations. Facilities observed included the Main l Access Facility and central alarm station.

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l 1 Security equipment observed during the inspection functioned as designed and I compensatory measures were implemented when appropriate. Maintenance i support for security equipment was adequat l l The security equipment testing frequency met or exceeded the testing frequency I required by the security plan. Test procedures and test result documentation reviewed were adequate, except for test procedures for the Closed Circuit Television system (refer to Section S3.b(2) for details).

l c Conclusions l Security facilities and equipment observed functioned as designed and compensatory measures were seldom require l l S3 Security and Safeguards Procedures and Documentation inspection Scooe (81700)

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l The inspector reviewed selected procedures pertaining to the areas inspected and also reviewed appropriate logs, records, and other document Observations and Findinas l

l (1) An unresolved item was noted pertaining to the licensee's procedure for evaluating alarms (details are Safeguards information) and the system for responding and communicating evaluations. This practice could weaken or prevent an adequate response to a alarm. The practice may violate the requirement to not enable a single individual from being able to circumvent the security program (referred to as the insider threat). An evaluation of the

! acceptability of the licensee's current alarm evaluation methods will be requested from NRR to determine compliance. Resolution of this unresolved item will be addressed by separate correspondence (50-282/97013-01; 50-306/97013-01).

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(2) An inspection followup item was noted pertaining to procedure weaknesse (50-282/97013-02; 50-306/97013-02). Examples included:

The procedure for vehicle control (Security implementing Procedure 1.3) did not address how vehicles were to exit the protected area at the main gate and still assure compliance with applicable security requirements. Additionally, the same procedure identified exit procedures for vehicles at the alternate vehicle gate that, if followed, would constitute a violation of the security plan because it would have allowed an unsearched person to enter the protected are However, no vehicles had been processed at the alternate vehicle exit point since the procedure was revise * Surveillance and testing procedures for the closed circuit television system (CCTV) did not address or require verification that the basic functions of an assessment portion of the CCTV system were functioning as designe * Procedure controls for designated vehicles were ineffective. Two vehicles on the designated vehicle list did not meet the criteria for such a designation for several months. Neither vehicle entered the protected area during the period that they were not qualified as designated vehicles. Therefore, this deficiency was considered administrative in nature, c. Conclusions Although some weaknesses were noted in some procedures, the overall quality of security procedures was considered a strength. The procedures were generally well written, detailed in nature, and reviewed at appropriate interval S4 Security and Safeguards Staff Knowledge and Performance a. Inspection Scone (81700)

The inspector toured various security posts and observed performance of duties to determine if the officers were knowledgeable of post requirements. Security event logs and other records pertaining to security force performance were also reviewe b. Observations and Findinns Security shift supervisors observed were wellinformed by alarm stations and security personnel of the ongoing security activities and provided appropriate oversight of security force activitie Two security shift changes were observed during the inspection. The shift l supervisors provided excellent exchange of information pertaining to ongoing j security situations, pending security-related tasks, status of equipment, and general information requested to be passed on to the security force. The supervisors also i provided excellent shift briefings to their personnel before assuming duty.

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, Weapon and equipment handling was conducted in a safe manner, but a poor

- practice was noted. Some personnel brought coffee mugs, soft drinks, etc. with them into the armory and placed them on the loading station cabinet area (the loading station is the cabinet area where weapons are loaded and unloaded and other equipment such as mace is issued). The presence of unnecessary containers with liquids, or any other personal material, at the loading station cabinet area has l

the potential to spill or otherwise distract the officer during the weapon loading or I unloading proces Conclusions l

Security force members were knowledgeable of post requirements and performed the duties in an adequate manner. Strong oversight of security activities was provided by security shift supervisors. Observed shift changes were excellent l except for an observed unsafe practic S5 Security and Safeguards Staff Training and Quatification Insoection Scoce (81700)

Seventeen training files for new hire and randomly selected security personnel were reviewed. Recent changes to the security force training program were also reviewed with the licensee's and contractor security staf Observations and Findinas Significant effort has been expended within the past year to strengthen the security training program. Many of the programs exceed minimum regulatory requirement Examples include: the written component portion of critical task evaluation was redesigned and strengthened; a supervisor initial training program was implemented; a new stress fire course for weapons was implemented; an "on-post-training" program was implemented; and a tactical training course for threat confrontation was developed. Additionally, two time-on-task performance studies have been completed to evaluate the impact of training and administration on the l security shift supervisors time. Such surveys are planned to be a periodic evaluation too No deficiencies were noted during the review of security force training and qualification record Conclusions Observed staff training and qualification were adequat S7 Quality Assurance in Security and Safeguards Activities Insoection Scope (81700) l l

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The inspector reviewed self-initiated performance evaluations conducted by security i staff and personnel (licensee and contractor).

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, Observation and Findinas The self-assessment program was flexible and varied. In addition to quarterly monitoring 'of security force performance and security equipment performance, other programs were implemented. Self-assessment audits by the security force

' had identified many issues worthy of evaluation. Eighteen such audits have been completed since January of this year.- The security contractor Quality improvement Suggestion program also identified many security related issues. Security surveillance reports were prepared by site and corporate security supervisor Semiannual analysis of security deficiency reports were completed and distributed to plant superintendents to show trends and recommendations to address adverse trends. Over 30 backshift checks were performed by contractor security supervisors since January 1997, and several concerns have been identified and are being addressed. Finally, external security events are reviewed for possible applicability to the site and disseminated to security force supervisors or officer The challenge for the security team was to effectively monitor the issues identified and assure timely resolution of those issues that have a regulatory basis, Conclusions Self-assessment efforts were varied and offered a higher degree of flexibility. The self-assessment program was supported by alllevels of licensee and contractor security personnel. Self assessments were considered a strengt S8 Miscellaneous Security and Safeguards issues (92904)

S8.1 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/95003-01:50-306/95003-01: Potential impact of loss of three onsite contractor security support positions that could increase the administration and training burden on security shift supervisors. Two of the three positions have been reinstated and will be available on-site to address administrative and training issues. The other position (site manager) will continue to be an offsite support functio S8.2 -(Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/96013-01; 50-306/96013-01:

Excessive compensatory measures for temporary lighting in two locations withi_n the protected area. Compensatory measures for the temporary lighting have been terminated because adequate lighting has been installed. The need to address other issues pertaining to protected area lighting and options available were being evaluated by the license S8.3 (Closed) Violation 50-282/96013-02: 50-306/96013-02: Potential plant and personnel safety concerns caused by security measures were not reviewed. The required review was completed by Operations and Security personnel on October 8, 1996, and the NRC Region lli was provided a copy of the review results. No concerns were identified. The requirement that Security and Operations personnel complete the review has also been added as an audit item for the annual security program audi {

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l , S8.4 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/96013-03: 50-306/96013-03: Review correction of self-identified training record deficiencies. Inspector review of 19 randomly selected training records found no significant deficiencie S8.5 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/96013-04: 50-306/96013-04: Revision required for the Security Force Training and Qualification (SFT&Q) Plan. The SFT&Q Plan has been revised and sent to the NRC. The plan review results will be addressed by separate correspondenc S8.6 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/96013-05: 50-306/96013-05: The Generation Quality Services Department had not scheduled a review of the security testing and maintenance program as required by the licensee's security plan. The required audit of the program was completed between November 5-12,1996, and the results were addressed in Observation Report No. 199639 S8.7 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/97007-03: 50-306/97007-03: The l Vehicle Barrier System Summary Report sent to the NRC required revision. A i

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memorandum for record to describe the vehicle barrier designs finally installed and noting that the correct barrier locations were described in the security plan was prepared May 23,1997, and made part of the executive summary package maintained onsit )

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information requested to be passed on to the security force. The supervisors also provided excellent shift briefings to their personnel before assuming dut I Weapon and equipment handling was conducted in a safe manner, but a poor practice was noted. . Some personnel brought coffee mugs, soft drinks, etc. with l them into the armory and placed them on the loading station cabinet area (the

loading station is the cabinet area where weapons are loaded and unloaded and

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other equipment such as mace is issued). The presence of unnecessary containers with liquids, or any other personal material, at the loading station cabinet area has the potential to spill or otherwise distract the officer during the weapon loading or ,

unloading proces I Conclusions Security force members were knowledgeable of post requirements and performed the duties in an adequate manner. Strong oversight of security activities was !

provided by security shift supervisors. Observed shift changes were excellent except for an observed unsafe practic S5 Security and Safeguards Staff Training and Qualification I Inspection Scoce (81700)

I Seventeen training files for new hire and randomly selected security personnel were >

reviewed. Recent changes to the security force training program were also I reviewed with the licensee's and contractor security staf Observations and Findinas Significant effort has been expended within the past year to strengthen the security training program. Many of the programs exceed minimum regulatory requirement I Examples include: the written component portion of critical task evaluation was )

redesigned and strengthened; a supervisor initial training program was l implemented; a new stress fire course for weapons was implemented; an "on-post- l training" program was implemented; and a tactical training course for threat I confrontation was developed. Additionally, two time-on-task performance studies I have been completed to evaluate the impact of training and administration on the security shift supervisors time. Such surveys are planned to be a periodic evaluation too No deficiencies were noted during the review of security force training and l qualification record j

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Observed staff training and qualification were adequat l

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S7 Quality Assurance in Security and Safeguards Activities inspection Scope (81700)

The inspector reviewed self-initiated performance evaluations conducted by security staff and personnel (licensee and contractor). Observation and Findinas The self-assessment program was flexible and varied. In addition to quarterly monitoring of security force performance and security equipment performance, other programs were implemented. 5"-assrssment audits by the security force had identified many issues worthy of evat atio, Eighteen such audits have been completed since January of this year. The security contractor Quality Improvement Suggestion program also identified many security related issues. Security surveillance reports were prepared by site and corporate security supervisor Semiannual analysis of security deficiency reports were completed and distributed to plant superintendents to show trends and recommendations to address adverse trends. Over 30 backshift checks were performed by contractor security supervisors since January 1997, and several concerns have been identified and are being addressed. Finally, external security events are reviewed for possible applicability to the site and disseminated to security force supervisors or officer The challenge for the security team was to effectively monitor the issues identified !

and assure timely resolution of those issues that have a regulatory basi l l Conclusions Self-assessment efforts were var ed and offered a higher degree of flexibility. The self-assessment program was supported by all levels of licensee and contractor security personnel. Self-assessments were considered a strengt l S8 Miscellaneous Security and Safeguards issues (92904) '

S (Closed) Inspection Followup Item 50-282/95003-01: 50-306/95003-01: Potential impact of loss of three onsite contractor security support positions that could increase the administration and training burden on security shift supervisors. Two

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of the three positions have been reinstated and will be available on-site to address i administrative and training issues. The other position (site manager) will continue to be an offsite support functio S8.2 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/96013-01: 50-306/96013-01:

Excessive compensatory measures for temporary lighting in two locations within the protected area. Compensatory measures for the temporary lighting have been terminated because adequate lighting has been installed. The need to address other issues pertaining to protected area lighting and options available were being evaluated by the license S8.3 (Closed) Violation 50-282/96013-02:50-306/96013-02: Potential plant and personnel safety concerns caused by security measures were not reviewed. The

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l , required review was completed by Operations and Security personnel on October 8, l 1996, and the NRC Region lit was provided a copy of the review results. No

! concerns were identified. The requirernent that Security and Operations personnel complete the review has also been added as an audit item for the annual security program audi S8.4 (Closed) Insoection Followuo item 50-282/96013-03: 50-306/96013-03: Review l correction of self-identified training record deficiencies, inspector review of 19 randomly selected training records found no significant deficiencies.

1 S8.5 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/96013-04: 50-306/96013-04: Revision l l

required for the Security Force Training and Qualification (SFT&Q) Plan. The ,

SFT&Q Plan has been revised and sent to the NRC. The plan review results will be l l

addressed by separate correspondence.

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memorandum for record to describe the vehicle barrier designs finally installed and I noting that the correct barrier locations were described in the security plan was prepared May 23,1997, and made part of the executive summary package l maintained onsit S8.8 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 50-282/97007-05: 50-306/97007-05:

Procedure weaknesses pertaining to the vehicle barrier system. The appropriate procedures were revised to address the weaknesses noted.

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l l , PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee: I K. Albrecht, General Superintendent, Engineering (Acting Plant Manager)

J. Eirikis, District Manager, The Wackenhut Corporation (TWC) l

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D. Hutchson, Nuclear Security Specialist ,

C. Johnson, Training Lieutenant, TWC  !

! L. Mattfield, Operations Manager, TWC l D. Pallansch, Training Coordinator, TWC D. Schlintz, Generation Quality Services M. Sleigh, Superintendent, Security E. Timmer, Nuclear Security Specialist NRC l l

Steven Ray, Senior Resident inspector l

INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81700 Physical Security Program For Power Reactors l lP 92904 Followup Plant Support ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened 50-282/97013-01 URI Evaluation and Response to Certain Alarms 50-306/97013 01 URI Evaluation and Response to Certain Alarms 50-282/97013-02 IFl Some Weaknesses Were Noted in Security Procedures 50-306/97013-02 IFl Some Weaknesses Were Noted in Security Procedures

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Closed 50-282/95003-01 IFl Potential Impact of Loss of Three Onsite Contractor Security Support Positions 50-306/95003-01 IFl Potential Impact of Loss of Three Onsite Contractor Security Support Positions 50-282/96013-01 IFl Excessive Time For Temporary Lighting l 50-306/96013-01 IFl Excessive Time For Temporary Lighting l

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, 50-28 <@; '013-02 VIO A Required Review Was Not Completed by The Security and Operations Department Personnel 50-306/96013-02 VIO A Required Review Was Not Completed by The Security and Operations Department Personnel

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50-282/96013-03 IFl Monitoring Correction of Self-identified Training Record Deficiencies 50-306/96013-03 IFl Monitoring Correction of Self-identified Training Record Deficiencies 50 282/96013-04 IFl Revision to the Security Force Training Plan ;

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50-306/96013-04 IFl Revision to the Security Force Training Plan 50-282/96013-05 IFl Auditing Maintenance Support For Security 50-306/96013-05 IFl Auditing Maintenance Support For Security )

50-282/97007-03 IFl Vehicle Barrier System Summary Required Revision 50-306/97007-03 IFl Vehicle Barrier System Summary Required Revision 50-282/97007-05 IFl Procedure Weaknesses For Vehicle Barrier System 50-306/97007-05 IFl Procedure Weaknesses For Vehicle Barrier System LIST OF ACRONYMS USED CAS Central Alarm Station l IFl inspection Followup ltrm j URI Unresolved item SFT&Q Security rorce Training and Qualification VIO Violation

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, PARTIAL LISTING OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED j Security Force Incident Reports from January through May 1997 Security Event Log from January 1,1997 through May 31,1997 Prairie Island Security Quarterly Reports from January 1,1996 to March 31,1997 Generation Quality Services Observation Report Nu, 1996394 (Security System Maintenance and Testing Program) dated November 12,1996 i

Generation Quality Services Internal Audit Report No. AG 1996-S-4, covering the period between October 1,1996 and January 17,1997 Internal Memorandum dated May 23,1997, Subject: Update to Summary Description to l j Reflect As-Bailt Conditions (Addressed changes in the installation of the Vehicle Barrier l System) ,

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Safeguards Contingency Plans (Addressed potential plant and personnel safety concerns caused by security practices and prncedures. None were identified).

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l Surveillance Procedure 1654, " Annual Door Alarm Tamper Test, Revision 4, Approved November 18,1994 l

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a i Surveillance Procedure 1621, " Explosive Vapor Detector Annual Test," Revision Surveillance Procedure 1620, " Quarterly Metal Detector Calibration," Revision 8, Approved

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, Surveillance Procedure 1653, " Quarterly X-Ray Machine Test," Revision 4, Approved November 10,1995

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Surveillance Procedure 1655, "Annuai Perifield, Microwave and CCTV Tamper Alarm

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Test," Revision 7, Approved November 29,1994

Surveillance Procedure 1652, " Card Reader Quarterly Test," Revision 6, Approved October 23,1996

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Approved December 19,1995 Surveillance Procedure 1651, " Weekly Perimeter intrusion Detection (PIDS) System Test,"

Revision 17, Approved May 22,1996 Surveillance Procedure 2661, " Monthly Guardhouse Emergency Diesel Generator Operation," Revision 2, Approved February 12,1997 Periodic Test Procedure 1814, " Security UPS Battery Qual.erly Inspection," Revision 2, Approved June 5,1996 1

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