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IR 05000298-02-010, Nebraska Public Power District, 11/18-22/02; Cooper Nuclear Station, Ti 2515/148 Verification of Compliance with Interim Compensatory Mesures Order

ML030220326
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	01/22/2003
From:	Troy Pruett NRC Region 4
To:	Warren C Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
References
IR-02-010
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ary 22, 2003

SUBJECT:

COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - NRC SAFEGUARDS INSPECTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER INSPECTION REPORT 50-298/02-010

Dear Mr. Warren:

On November 22, 2002, the NRC completed an inspection at your Cooper Nuclear Station facility. The enclosed report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on November 22, 2002, with you and other members of your staff.

This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with an Order issued on February 25, 2002, which required your site to implement specific measures related to security of your facility. The inspection utilized Temporary Instruction 2515/148, Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards Interim Compensatory Measures, to verify implementation of the Order as clarified in your responses dated March 18, and July 26, 2002. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selected examination of procedures and representative records, observations of activities, and interviews with personnel.

The material enclosed herewith contains Safeguards Information as defined by 10 CFR 73.21 and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals is prohibited by Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Therefore, the material will not be placed in the Public Document Room.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

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Nebraska Public Power District -2-Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

//RA//

Troy W. Pruett, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket: 50-298 License: DPR-46

Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report 50-298/02-010

REGION IV==

Docket: 50-298 License: DPR-46 Report No.: 50-298/02-10 Licensee: Nebraska Public Power District Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station Location: P.O. Box 98 Brownville, Nebraska Dates: November 18 - 22, 2002 Inspectors: Gregory A. Pick, Senior Physical Security Inspector Dennis Schaefer, Physical Security Inspector Paul Elkman, Emergency Preparedness Inspector Frank Brush, Senior Resident Inspector, Wolf Creek Approved By: Troy W. Pruett, Chief, Plant Support Branch DOCUMENT CONTAINS ENCLOSURE(S) CONTAIN(S) UPON SEPARATION THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Cooper Nuclear Station NRC Inspection Report 50-298/02-10 IR 05000298/02-10; Nebraska Public Power District; 11/18 - 22/02; Cooper Nuclear Station; TI 2515/148, Verification of Compliance With Interim Compensatory Measures Order The inspection was conducted by regional physical security inspectors, an emergency preparedness specialist, and a senior resident inspector.

Cornerstone: Physical Security

• On February 25, 2002, the NRC imposed by Order, Interim Compensatory Measures to enhance physical security. The inspectors determined that, overall, the licensee appropriately incorporated the Interim Compensatory Measures into the site protective strategy and access authorization program; developed and implemented relevant procedures; ensured that the emergency plan could be implemented; and established and effectively coordinated interface agreements with offsite organizations.

• The inspectors identified an unresolved item regarding an evaluation of hazardous material as specified in Item B.5.c of the Order. This item remains open pending review by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (Section VI.C.2).

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