IR 05000309/1993025
| ML20058P961 | |
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| Site: | Maine Yankee |
| Issue date: | 12/08/1993 |
| From: | Albert R, Mccabe E, Galen Smith NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20058P958 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-309-93-25, NUDOCS 9312280025 | |
| Download: ML20058P961 (6) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
Report No.: 50-309/93-25 Docket No.: 50-309
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License No.: DPR-36 Licensee:
Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company
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Facility Name:
Maine Yankee Atomic Power Station
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Inspection At:
Wiscasset. Maine Inspection Conducted:
November 15 - 19. 1993
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Inspectors:
R. f. Albert, hysical Security Inspector Date Sa uards tion h'&
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/2.3 33 II. C. McCali(6hief, Safeguards Section Date Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards SCOPE Follow-up of a Previously Identified Item; Security Program Plans and Audits; Protected Area and Isolation Zone Lighting; Vital Area Physical Barriers and Detection Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access of Personnel; Power Supply; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory -
Measures; and Security Training and Qualification.
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RESULTS The licensee's security program was found to be directed toward public health and safety. One
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non-cited violation of NRC requirements was identified. Further, the security force Training and Qualification Plan did not reflect training requirements for watchpersons.
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DETAILS l
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1.0 Kev Personnel Contacted 1.1 Licensee
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S.' Bailey, Licensing Engineer
B. Blackmore, Plant Manager
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B. Castonguay, Manager - Adtrinistration ~
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G. Leitch, Vice President - Operations
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P. Lydon, Vice President - Finance and Administration
P. Metivier, Security Director
- -W. Smith, Security Programs Coordinator J. Weast, Licensing Engineer'
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W. Olsen, Resident Inspector
J. Yerokun, Senior Resident Inspector
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indicates those present at the exit meeting.
The inspectors also interviewed other licensee and contractor personnel.
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l 2.0 Follow-up on a Previousiv Identified Item
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(Closed) Unresolved Item 50-309/92-22-01: Failure to submit or resubmit fingerprint '
cards in accordance with 10 CFR 73.57.
During a previous inspection, the inspector reviewed a licensee-identified access authorization event that had been reported to the NRC by telephone within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />, j
followed by written Security Event Report (SER) 92-S01-01, dated November 30,1992,
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and Revision 1, dated December 4,1992. On November 3,1992, the licensee found six -
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fingerprint cards that had fallen between a desk and wall, apparently in May 1990. : Four-
of the cards had never been submitted to the NRC for processing. The other two cards'-
had been submitted but were returned to the licensee because they were illegible.' They ~
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Upon finding the six cards, the licensee implemented prompt corrective measures and.
j initiated an investigation. The investigation determined that, in addition to the six cards
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originally identified,28 other fingerprint cards had not been submitted or resubmitted to
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the NRC.
' Thirteen of the 34 individuals in question still had unescorted access to the station. The other 21 individuals' access was for less than 180 days and they were no longer onsite.
The licensee continued unescorted access for the individuals 'still onsite based on their-1 u
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trustworthiness and reliability. and reviewing their work history. Fingerprint cards for
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all 34 individuals were to be submitted to the NRC for processing. In consideration of~
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any criminal history that may have been identified by the fingerprint cards, this item was considered unresolved, pending further review during a subsequent inspection.
During this inspection, the inspectors reviewed licensee actions relative to the outstanding l
fingerprint cards. The inspectors determined, through a review of each fingerprint card i
result and other associated access authorization documentation, that of the 34 individuals j
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in question:
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2.1 No derogatory information was returned for the 13 individuals who had continued j
unescorted access.
2.2 The 21 other individuals had each been granted temporary unescorted access for -
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contract companies in an attempt to have the individuals who were no longer on site return to the site m be refingerprinted; only a couple of the individuals
returned. The licensee flagged those other individuals' records for future access requests. No derogatory information has been reported thus far.
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The licensee's failure to submit or resubmit 34 fingerprint cards is an apparent violation i
of 10 CFR 73.57. However, the violation was identifiext and promptly corrected by the
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licensee. Further, the inspectors' review of the licensee's corrective measures, which
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included a computer tracking ' system and frequent management oversight,. were I
determined to be comprehensive and effective, The inspector concluded that this-l I
violation met the criteria contained in 10 CFR 2, Appendix C, VII.B.2, for noncitat6n.
This item is closed.
3.0 Security Proeram Plans and Audits
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i 3.1 Security Proeram Plans
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i The inspectors verified through discussions and observations that changes to the l
licensee's Security and Contingency Plans, as implemented, did not decrease the
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i effectiveness of the respective plans, and had been submitted in accordance with -
NRC requirements. However, the inspectors determined that the Security Force
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Training and Qualifications (T&Q) Plan did not reflect training requirements for
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watchpersons. The inspectors verified, through training records review, that L i
appropriate training had been conducted for watchpersons despite lack of specific j
guidance.
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The licensee committed to review the T&Q plan, make necessary revisions, and
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submit a revised plan to the NRC by December 15, 1993. This is an inspector-
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follow-up item (IFI 50-309/93-25-01) which will be reviewed during a subsequent inspection.
3.2 Audits
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The inspectors reviewed the annual security program audit report no. MY-93-04
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and verified that the audit had been conducted in accordance with the hTC-approved Physical Security Plan (the Plan). The audit also included reviews of the fitness-for-duty (FFD) and access authorization programs. The inspectors'
review found that the audit was comprehensive in scope and did not identify any programmatic weaknesses.
The results of the audit were reported to the appropriate levels of management. There were three audit findings, all within the FFD program, and 11 observations.
Corrective Action Requests (CARS) were written for the three audit findings.
The inspectors determined, by a review of the CARS and the licensee's responses to audit observations and recommendations, that adequate corrective actions were
taken.
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The most significant finding was the licensee's selection and utilization of breath analysis equipment that did not conform to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standard, in accordance with section 2.7(0)(3)(ii) of 10 CFR Part 26. The licensee took immediate corrective actions, which included leasing until purchase of equipment that conformed to NHTSA standard, reevaluating all positive alcohol tests to ensure that they were within acceptable limits, and conducting a comparative analysis of the equipment to those which conformed to the NHTSA standard.
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The inspectors reviewed the results of the licensee's reevaluations, which did not indicate any discrepancies. The licensee's analysis showed that the equipment, which was purportedly selected because it was the same as used by the State of Maine, was as accurate as equipment meeting the NHTSA standard, but did not conform because of its fragility.
This matter was discussed with NRC Headquarters. In view of the licensee's purchase of equipment which conforms to NHTSA standards and results of the reevaluations and comparative analysis, this matter is not a regulatory concern and requires no further actions.
4.0 Protected Area (PA) and Isolation Zone Lichtine The inspectors conducted a lighting survey of the PA and isolation zones on November 18, 1993. The inspectors determined by observation that the lighting in the
PA and isolation zones was adequate. No deficiencies were identified.
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5.0 Vital Area (VA) Physical Barriers and Detection Aids 5.1 VA Barriers The inspectors conducted a physical inspection of selected VA barriers on November 17, 1993, and determined by observation that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in the Plan.
5.2 VA Detection Aids The inspectors observed licensee testing of selected VA detection aids on November 17,1993. These were found to be installed, maintained, and operated as committed to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were identified in these areas.
6.0 Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel 6.1 Personnel Access Control The inspectors determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over personnel access to the PA and VAs. This determination was based on the following:
6.1.1 In addition to daily safeguards, the inspectors verified that the licensee took precautions to ensure that unauthorized names were not added to the access list.
6.1.2 The inspectors verified that the licensee had a mechanism for expediting access to vital equipment during emergencies and that the mechanism was adequate for its purpose.
6.1.3 The inspectors verified that unescorted access to VAs is limited to authorized individuals. The access list is revalidated at least once every -
31 days as committed to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were identified in these areas.
7.0 Emergency Power Sunnly The inspectors verified that several systems (batteries, dedicated diesel generator, and plant on-site AC power) provided backup power to the security systems. The inspectors reviewed the test and maintenance records and procedures for these systems and found that they were consistent with the Plan. No deficiencies were identified.
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8.0 Testine. Maintenance nnd Compensatory Measures
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8.1 The inspectors reviewed testing and maintenance records and confirmed that the
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records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily available for NRC and.
licensee review. A check of repair records indicated that maintenance and testing were being accomplished in a timely manner.
8.2 The inspectors reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the Plan.
There were no discrepancies identified in these areas.
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The inspectors randomly selected and reviewed the training qualification, physical, and firearms qualifications records for eight security force members (SFMs), including.
supervisors. The records were well maintained and organized. The inspectors also observed SFMs during weapons qualification and familiarization. Other than the T&Q plan weakness mentioned in Section 3.1 of this report, there were no other deficiencies identified in this area.
10.0 Exit Interview i
The inspectors met with the licensee representatives indicated in Section 1.0 at the conclusion of the inspection on November 19,1993. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and the findings were presented. The licensee's commitment, as documented in this report, was reviewed and confirmed with the licensee.
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