IR 05000313/1997022
| ML20202C098 | |
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| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 11/28/1997 |
| From: | Murray B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML20202C062 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-313-97-22, 50-368-97-22, NUDOCS 9712030262 | |
| Download: ML20202C098 (10) | |
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ENCLOSURE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
i Docket Nos.:
50-313; 50 368 License Nos.:
50-313/97-22; 50-368/97 22 Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 Location:
Junction of Hwy. 64 West and Hwy. 333 South Russellville, Arkansas Dates:
November 17-21,1997 Inspector:
D. Schaefer, Security Specialist, Plant Support Branch Approved By:
Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety ATTACHMENT:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 NRC Inspection Report 50-313/97-22; 50-368/97-22 This was an announced inspection of the licensee? physical security program. The areas inspected included protected area barriers and detection aids, vital area barriers and detection aids, compensatory measures, security system power supply, security event togs, security training and qualification, and protection of safeguards information.
Plant Sucoort Very good protected area barriers and detection systems were maintained. All attempts
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to intrude into the protected area were detected (Section S2.1).
Effective vital area barriers and detection systems were in place that would provide delay
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and detection to individuals attempting unauthorized entry. Additionally, the vital area barriers and detection systems effectively limited access to only authorized personnel (S6ction S2.2).
The compensatory measures program was effectively implemented. The security
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procedure for compensatory measures met the requirements in the industrial security plan. Security personnel were well trained on the program requirements (Section S2.3).
A very good security backup power supply system was in place. A weekly test of this
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system indicated that it performed extremely well (Section S2.4).
A very good records and reports program was in place. The security staff was correctly
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reporting security events (Section S3.1).
An excellent security training program had been implemented. Medical examinations for
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security officers were thorough and well documented (Section SS.1).
An adequate program to protect safeguards information and to meet the basic
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requirements of 10 CFR 73.21 was in place (Section S8.1).
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[V. Plant SuppgIt S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S2.1 Etolected Area Barriers and.0Letection Aids a.
lDspElion Senps (71750 and 81700)
The inspector reviewed the protected area barriers and detection aids to determine compliance with the requirements of the Industrial Secunty 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 Findinos The inspector conducted a physica inspection of the protected area barriers and determined that the protected area barriers were installed and maintained as described n the industrial security plan. Additionally, the inspector determined that the protected area barriers provided penetration resistance to both forced and surreptitious entry and were adequate to ensure delay of a potential adversary.
The inspectors observed the licensee test the perimeter microwave, e-field, and infrared detection systems. The detection systems were well designed and maintained, and all attempts to intrude into the protected area were detected. The microwave heads were double stacked and presented a difficult problem for any intruder who wished to enter the plant undetected. The licensee's tests of the systems were performance based to ensure that system failures were discovered and corrected. Maintenance of the perimeter detection systems was performed in a timely manner.
Additionally, the inspector verified that an alarm for each component annunciated in the continuously manned security alarm stations.
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CraclMS10DS Very good protected area barriers and detection systems were maintained. All attempts to intrude into the protected area were detected.
S 2.2 VitalAuta_ Barriers and Detslion Aids
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Insoection Scooe (81700)
The inspector observed the licensee's vital area barriers and detection aids to determine complianc^ % th the requirements of the Industrial Security Pla.
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Qbservations and Findinas The inspector determined through observation and testing that the vital areas were appropriately locked and alarmed, and the vital area barriers wme adequate to ensure delay of a potential adversary.~ The inspector ensured that unescorted access into vital areas was limited to authorized personnel. The alarm syster.: consisted of balanced magnetic switches at the entry points to the vital areas. i he alarms annunciated in continuously manned alarm stations. The vital area door locking mechanisms and alarms were properly tested. Emergency exits from vital areas were locked and alarmed.
The inspector observed the licensee test the vital area detection aids and the associated equipment tamper alarms. All attempts to li.. rude into the vital areas were detected. The licensee's tests of the vital area detection systems were performance based to ensure that system failures were discovered and corrected. Maintenance of the vital area detection system was performed in a timely manner.
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Conclusions Effective vital area barriers and detection systems were in place that would provide delay and detection to individuals attempting unauthorized entry. Additionally, the vital area barriers and detection systerr3 effectively limited access to only authorized personnel.
S2.3 Comnensaton.Mawures a.
Insoection Scooe (81700)
The inspector reviewed the licensee's compensatory measures program to determine compliance with the requirements of the Industrial Security Plan. The areas inspected included deployment of compensatory measures and the effectiveness of those measures.
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Obseryations and Findinas The inspector confirmed through a review of Security Procedure 1043.004,
" Compensatory Measures for Security System Comporient Outages," that the licensee deployed compensatory measures in a manner consistent with the requirements in the Industrial Security Plan. The inspector determined through interviews that the security personnel available for assignment to compensatory security posts were properly trained for those duties.
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Conclusions The compensatory measures program was effectively implemented. The security procedure for compensatory measures met the requirements in the Industrial Security Plan. Security personnel were well trained on the program requirements.
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S2A S.ecurity System Power Supoly a.
Insoection Scooe (71750)
The secunty system power supply was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the Industrial Security Plan b.
Qhsgrvations and Findinas The inspector reviewed the licensee's design and operation of the security backup power supply system that provided emergency power to required security equipment. As designed, the required personnel search equipment (X ray machines, metal and explosive detectors) received emergency power from the security diesel generator via a manual transfer switch. The inspector determined through interviews thet the action to manually restore (emergency) power to this equipment had not been identified in a licensee procedure. The licensee stated that a station procedure would be revised to ensure the manual transfer of emergency power from the security diesel generator to the personnel search equipment.
Additionally, the inspector observed the licensee test the security backup power supply system. Upon simulating a loss of off-site penar, the intemal battery system immediately took over supplying required components of the security system with power until the security diesel generator automatically started and assumed the load. The diesel startup was almost instantaneous. The test required the system to remain on the diesel for approximately 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />. This test of the system was conducted every week as a part of the preventive maintenance and testin0 program. The backup power supply system performed as required. There was an automatic indication to the alarm station operators that there was a transfer to the backup power system.
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Conclusions A very good security backup power supply system was in place. A weekly test of this system indicated that it performed extremely well.
S3 Security and Safeguards Procedures and Documentation S3,1 Security Event Legs a.
Insoection Scope (81700)
The inspector reviewed safeguards event logs and security incident reports to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.21(b) and (c),10 CFR 26.73, and the Industrial Security Plan.
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Observations and Findinos The inspector reviewed the security event logs from July 1 to November 17,1997. The records were available for review and maintained for the time required by regulations.
The inspector determined that the licensee conformed to the regulatory requirements regarding the reporting of security events.' The logs and supporting security incident reports were accurate, neat, and contained sufficient detail for the reviewer to determine root cause, reportability, and corrective action taken.
The licensee's records included trending and analysis of the mejor categories of events, c.
Conclusions A very good records and reports program was in place. The security staff was correctly reporting security events.
S5 Security and Safeguards Staff Training and Qualification S5.1 Security Training and Qualification a.
Insoection Scooe (81700)
The inspector reviewed the licensee's security training and qualification program to determine adequacy and compliance with the requirements of the Security, Training and Qualification Plan and the Contingency Plan, b.
Observations and Findinas The security organization conducted all required training in accordance with its approved Security, Training, and Contingency Plans. The inspsctor confirmed, by a review of the composite security training records that the requireo training was conducted every 12 months.
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The inspector interviewed three members of a licensee's initial security training class. At the time of interview, the individuals had successfully completed 200 hours0.00231 days <br />0.0556 hours <br />3.306878e-4 weeks <br />7.61e-5 months <br /> of required security classroom and range qualification training, and had begun their 80 hours9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br /> of on-the-job training. The inspector determined through interviews that the licensee's initial training had been very thorough and met all requirements of the approved security plans.
The individuals' knowledge of station security procedures and requirements was excellent.
Additionally, the inspector observed security officers during the performance of their duties. All security officers displayed excellent conduct and knowledge of the procedural requirements.
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The inspector reviewed copies of medical examination records for six security officers.
The medical records were complete and indicated that the required annual medical
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medical examinations were properly documented. The inspector interviewed security officers and confirmed that the medical examinations were thorough.
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Conclusions An excellent security training program had been implemented and was determined to be a strength in the overall security program. Medical examinations for security officers were thorough and well documented.
S8 Miscellawus Security and Safeguards issues 88.1 Protection of Safeguards information a.
Insoection SgM2e (81810)
The inspector reviewed the licensee's program for protection of safeguards information to determine adequacy and compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.21, b.
Observations and Findinos The inspector reviewed 6 of the 13 locations used to store safeguards information. The inspector determined through interviews and observations that the licensee conformed to the regulatory requirements regarding the protection of safeguards information. The licensee restricted access to safeguards to authorized persons with a need to know and disclosed this information only to authorized persons. When unattended, safeguards information was stored in a locked security storage container and combinations to these containers were known only by authorized individuals. Additionally, while in use or otherwise outsioe of a locked security storage container, safeguards information was under the control of an authorized individual.
The inspector also verified that documents containing safeguards information were conspicuously marked on the cover (top) page and that these documents were reproduced only to the minimum extent necessary. The licensee properly destroyed documents containing safeguards information via shredding. Additionally, when transmitted outside an authorized place of use or storage, these documents were packaged to conceal the presence of safeguards information.
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Conclusions An adequate program to protect safeguards information and to meet the basic
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requirements of 10 CFR 73.21 was in place.
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V. Management Meetings X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on Noverober 21,1997.- The licensee acknowledged the~
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ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee G. Ashley, Supervisor, Licensing R. Bement, Manager, Radiation Protection / Chemistry R. Buckley, Senior Staff Coordinator, Nuclear Support D. Calloway, Environmental Specialist M. Cooper, Specialist, Licensing R. Dawdy, Security Coordinator, Access Authorization D. Denton, Director,'I.. ) port R. Edington, General Menager R. Gresham, Manager, Emergency Planning B. Hennesy, Specialit,t, Information Technology M. Higgins, Supervisor, Security Operations K. Jeffery, Ser,urity Coordinator L. Miller, Adrninistrative Technologist, Administrative Services D. Mimms, Director, Licensing R. Partridge, Acting Supervisor, Chemistry F. Philpott, Senior Oversight Specialist M. Prock, Supervisor, Chemistry S. Pyle, Specialist, Licensing D. Smith, Electrical Design Engineer, Engineering Department K. Tate, Supervisor, Security Access Authorization J. Vandergrift, Director, Quality H. Williams, Jr., Superintendent, Plant Security lEQ J. Melfi, Acting Senior Resident inspector G. Guerra, Radiation Specialist, Region IV Contractors G. Dunn, Security Shift Commander, Wackenhut S. Graves, Security Shift Commander, Wackenhut K. Hubbard, Project Manager, Wackenhut INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors IP 81810 Protection of Safeguards Information IP 71750 Plant Support Activities
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LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Safeguards Event Logs from Joly 1 to November 17,1997, and two Security incident Reports Safeguards Ev6nt Log Trending Report, third quader,1997 Computer print out for individual qualification record and weapons expiration dates L
Medical Examination Reports for six security officers Arkansas Nuclear One Procedure 1000.019 " Station Security Requirements," Revision 30 Arkansas Nuclear One Procedure 1043.004," Compensatory Measures for Security System Component Outages," Revision 22 Arkansas Nuclear One Procedure 1043.012, " Functional Test of Gates and Doors," Revision 21 Arkansas Nuclear One Procedure 1043.015, " Intrusion Detection Equipment Testing," Revision
Arkansas Nuclear One.' rocedure 1104.046, " Security Diesel Generator Operation," Revision 4
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