IR 05000315/1999027

Partially Deleted Insp Repts 50-315/99-27 & 50-316/99-27 on 990920-24 (Ref 10CFR73.21).Noncited Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Plant Support Activities Re Physical Protection of Plant Facility. 15

ML20217J489
Person / Time
Site:	Cook
Issue date:	10/15/1999
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20217J477	List: IR 05000315/1999027 ML20217J472
References
50-315-99-27, 50-316-99-27, NUDOCS 9910250091
Download: ML20217J489 (2)

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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION lil Docket Nos: 50-315;50-316 License Nos: DPR-58; DPR-74 Report No: 50-315/99027(DRS); 50-316/99027(DRS)

Licensee: American Electric Power Company Facility: Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Location: 1 Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106 Dates: September 20-24,1999 l l

Inspector: Teny J. Madeda, Physical Security inspector Approved by: James R. Creed, Safeguards Program Manager I Enclosure Cent CAFEGUA U This 9910250091 991015 '

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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D. C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 1 NRC Inspection Report 50-315/99027(DRS); 50-316/99027(DRS)

This inspection reviewed plant support activities relating to the physical protection of the D. C. Cook facility. The inspector reviewed security activities related to the status of security equipment and facilities, knowledge and performance of the security force, security administrative responsibilities, follow-up of previous inspection findings, and review of three licensee reported security event .

Tha inspector identified a non-cited violation in that, for a period of approximately eleven months, three metal detectors were not fully capable of detecting a weapon. The detectors failed because they were improperly calibrated whcn installed. An inadequate i security testing procedure contributed to the deficient time period the detectors were l ineffective. Adequate corrective measures were implemented in a timely manne (Section S2.2) ,

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The inspector identified a vulnerability regarding an active vehicle barrier. The barrier was maintained in an unsecured position, which increased it's susceptibility to compromise. When identified, the barrier was secured. Procedures were also established to strengthened surveillance activities for the barrier. (Section S2.3)

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The licensee identified ceveral pene::ations in physica! security barriers that reduced the integrity of the barriers. The deficiencies resulted from inadequate original design and a lack of effective oversight activities. Adequate corrective actions were implemente t These findings are identified as a non-cited violation. (Section S8.1)  !

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