IR 05000298/1998020
| ML20153D973 | |
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| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 09/21/1998 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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ENCLOSURE
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION l
REGION IV
Docket No.:
50-298
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License No.:
DPR 46 Report No.:
50-298/98-20 Licensee:
Nebraska Public Power District
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Facility:-
Cooper Nuclear Station j
Location:
P.O. Box 98 Brownville, Nebraska i
Dates:
August 31 to September 4,1998 Inspector:
T. W. Dexter, Senior Physical Security Specialist
Plant Support Branch Approved By:
Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Attachment:
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9909250284 900921
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I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Cooper Nuclear Station l'
NRC Inspection Report 50-298/98-20 This routine, announced inspection focused on the licensee's physical security program. The areas inspected included review of access authorization, protected area access control of personnel, packages and vehicles, testing and maintenance, protected area barrier and detection aids, security training and qualifications, fitness-for-duty audit and the fitness-for-duty program. Overall, performance in the physical security area remained strong.
Plant Sucoort The Access Authorization Program was effectively implemented. Strong senior
management support for the program was evident. An excellent program for searching personnel, packages, and vehicles was maintained. Security procedures in place properly controlled personnel, package, and vehicle access to the protected area.
Security personnel were well trained on program requirements (Sections S1.1 and S1.2).
An effective testing and maintenance program was conducted and properly
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documented. Excellent protected area barriers and detection systems were m,aintained.
During performance testing of the detection system at the protected area, all attempts to intrude into the protected area were detected (Sections S2.1 and S2.2).
A comprehensive security training program had been implemented. Security personnel
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were well trained on program requirements (Section SS.1).
The fitness-for-duty program audit was intrusive and performance based. A technical
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specialist was included as a member of the audit team (Section S2.3).
An excellent fitness-for-duty program was in place. Behavior observation training for
supervisors was being changed from training by computer to in-class attendance (Section 8.1).
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IV. Plant Support S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activitles l
S1.1 Access Authorization Proaram Activities and Oraanization a.
Inspection Scoce (81700 02.01)
Portions of the access authorization program were reviewed to determine compliance with 10 CFR 73.56 and the physical security plan, b.
Observations and Findinas The inspector conducted interviews with senior managers to determine senior management support for the program. Strong senior management support was evident.
The licensee iecently relocated access authorization processing to a remodeled processing facility. To determine adequacy of the program, the access authorization supervisor and members'of the program staff also were interviewed and observed performing processing of personnel for unescorted access. The inspector also conducted a review of information concerning the licensee's verification of identity, employment history, educational history, credit history, criminal history, military service, and the character and reputation of the applicants before granting individuals unescorted access to protected and vital areas. Documentation and verification of information were current and readily available for retrieval.
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Conclusion The Access Authorization Program was being effectively managed. Strong senior management support for the program was evident.
S1.2 Protected Area Access Control of Personnel. Packaaes. and Vehicles a.
Insoection Scope (81700-02.01)
The access control program for personnel packages and vehicles was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the physical security plan.
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Observations and Findinas Observations by the inspector of security practices at the primary access facility and at the vehicle sallyport confirmed that security procedures in place properly controlled personnel, package, and vehicle access to the protected area. The inspector also observed use of the X-ray machine and search of packages and material at the main l
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An excellent program for searching personnel, packages, and vehicles was maintained.
Security procedures in place property controlled personnel, package, and vehicle access to the protected area. Security equipment operators were efficient and well trained.
-S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S2.1 Testina and Maintenance a.
Inspection Scope (81700)
The inspector reviewed the testing and maintenance program to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan.
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Observations and Findinas The inspector determined through interviews with security officers and supervisors and l
- a review of records that repairs to security equipment were completed in a tirnely manner. The timely response to repair detection aids, access control equipment, and vital area door locks and closures was instrumental in the love number of compensatory posting.
The inspector determined through intervie"n aid review of records that the licensee's daily tests and checks included the following: fixed metal detectors, X-ray machines, outdoor lighting, duress alarms, communication equipment, and individua; equipment assigned to security personnel.
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The inspector also determined through a review of records that annual maintenance surveillances had been completed on tamper alarms.
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Conclusions An effective security system testing and maintenance program was conducted and property documented.
S2.2 ' _ Protected Area Barrier and Detection Aids a.
Inspection Scope (71750 and 81700)
The inspector reviewed the protected area barriers and detection aids to determine compliance with the requirements of the physical security plan. The areas inspected included the features of the protected area barriers and the design and capabilities of the detection aids system.
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Observations and Findinas The inspector, accompanied by the resident inspector, conducted a walkdown inspection of the protected area barriers and determined that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in the physical security plan. Additionally, the inspector l
determined that the protected area barriers provided penetration resistance to both forced and surreptitious entry and was adequate to ensure delay of a potential adversary.
The inspector observed the licensee test the protected area perimeter microwave system. The detection system was well designed and maintained. All attempts to j
intrude into the protected area were detected. The licensee's tests of the system were
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performance based to ensure that system failures were discovered and corrected.
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Conclucions Excellent protected area barre.
and detecticn systems were maintained. During
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performance testing of the detection system at the protected area, all attempts to intrude into the protected area were detected.
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S5 Security and Safeguards Staff Training and Qualification SS.1
.S_ egurity Trainina and Qualification a.
Insoection Scoce (81700)_
The inspector reviewed the licensee's sect training and qualification program to determine adequacy and compliance with t,,e requirements of the security, training, and qualification plan and the contingency plan.
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Observations and Findinas The security organization conducted all required training in accordance with its approved
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security, training, and contingency plans. The inspector confirmed, by a review of composite security training records that the required training was conducted every 12 months.
The inspector observed security officers during the performance of their duties. All security officers displayed excellent conduct and knowledge of the program requirements.
' The inspector also observed various security defensive positions throughout the protected area. These positions were manned or planned to be manned by designated armed security officers in the event of an attack upon the plant.
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Conclusions A comprehensive security training program had been implemented. Security personnel were well trained on program requirements.
S7 Quality Assurance in Security and Safeguards Activities
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Insoection Scoce (81700-02.07)
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The audit of the fitness-for-duty program was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 26 and the requirements of the physical security plan.
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Observations and Findinas Cooper Nuclear Station Fitnesser Duty / Access Authorization Quality Assurance Audit Report 98-11 dated July 28,1998, performed by the licensee's quality assurance staff was reviewed. In addition, it was confirmed that fitness for-duty audits were conducted at least every 12 months. By a review of licensee's records and interviews with licensee personnel, the inspector confirmed that the audit team personnel were independent of plant security management. The audit was comprehensive, intrusive, self critical, and appeared to accurately characterize the fitness-for-duty and access authorization -
programs. A technical specialist in the field of fitness for-duty and access authorization was employed as a consultant to provide expertise to the audit team.
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Conclusion The licensee's audit of the fitness-for-duty program was intrusive and performance based. A technical specialist in the fitness-for-duty program area was employed as a consultant to provide technical expertise to the audit team.
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A review of the fitness-for-duty program was conducted to determine compliance with 10 CFR Part 26.
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Observations and Findinas The inspector observed the operation of the fitness-for-duty testing facility, reviewed procedures, and interviewed the individuals on duty at the facility. The collection facility was being operated effectively. Precautions had been taken to insure that all testing
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-7-the test with false specimens. The licensee's fitness-for duty procedures were current and comprehensive. The fitness-for-duty staffs were highly trained professionals Behavioral observation training for managers and supervisors was also discussed with senior managers, the security manager, and the general employee training lead instructor. The inspector determined that the licensee was in the process of changing the behavior observation training required for managers and supervisors from computer-based training to a lecture discussion method of annual training. The effectiveness of the change will be assessed during a future inspection.
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Conclusions An excellent fitness-for-duty program was in place. Behavior observation training for supervisors was being changed from training by computer to in-class attendance.
S8.2 (Closed) Violation 298/9817-01: Personnel Access Control During a pervious security inspection, the inspector noted that' a tour group was not issued visitor badges as required by both the rule and the physical security plan. The members of the tour group were not processed as visitors. They did not card in and did i
not enter the protected area through the personnel turnstiles. During this inspection, the inspector verified that the licensee had revised their procedure and that it now contained clear guidance on actions to process and control all visitors entering the protected area.
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X1 Exit Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on September 3,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented. No proprietary information was identified.
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ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee M. Hale, Senior Manager, Site Support M. Hamm, Security Manager J. Harrington, Security Services Supervisor D. Madsen, Licensing Engineer T. Milke, Security Shift Supervisor L. Patzel, Access Authorization / Fitness-for-Duty Technician M. Peckham, Plant Manager J. Peters, Licensing Secretary J. Robinson, Quality Assessment Manager J. Swailes, Vice President Nuclear NRC E. Merschoff, Regional Administrator C. Skinner, Resident inspector INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED 71750 Plant Support Activities 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors ITEMS CLOSED 50-285/9817-01 VIO Personnel Access Control.
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-2-LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Physical Security Plan, Revision 36 Plant Access Training Information Manual, Revision 17 Cooper Nuclear Station Quality Assurance Audit Report, Fitness-for-Duty / Access Authorization Audit 98-11, dated July 28,1998
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Administrative Procedure O-NPG 2.3, NPG Fitness-for-Duty Program l
Maintenance Work Requests Records on Security Components for the period January 1, l
through September 1,1998 Security Procedure 2.5, Revision 15.4, " Personnel Entry / Exit" l
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