IR 05000334/1993018
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| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 08/30/1993 |
| From: | Keimig R, Galen Smith NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20057A528 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-334-93-18, 50-412-93-19, NUDOCS 9309140355 | |
| Download: ML20057A531 (7) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
50-334/93-1 8 Report Nos.: 50-412/93-1 9 50-334 Docket Nos.: 50-412 DPR-66 License Nos.: NPF-73
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i Licensee:
Duquesne Licht Company
435 Sixth Avenue l
Pittsburch. Pennsylvania l
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Facility Name:
Beaver Valley Power Station. Units 1 and 2.
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Inspection At:
Shippinenort. Pennsylvania
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Inspection Conducted:
Aucust 9-13. 1993
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i Inspector:
I-0 F/Sc/95 G. C. Smith, fenior S[:durity Inspector
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[-3'-93 Approved By:
. R. KeiinigMh afeguards Section.
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Division of Radia '
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i Areas Insoected: Management Support, Audits and Security Program Plans; Protected and Vital l
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Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles; Alarm Stations and Communications; Testing,
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Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; and, Security Training and Qualifications.
Results: The licensee was implementing an effective security program that was directed toward j
public health and safety. No safety concerns or violations of NRC requirements in the areas
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l DETAIIS 1.0 Kev Persons Cor'
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- J. Sieber, Senior hee President and Chairman Nuclear Operations
- G. Thomas, Vice President, Nuclear Services
- E. Chatfield, General Manager - Nuclear Support W. Roy, General Manager, Human Resources l
- M. Johnston, Manager of Security l
- D. Kline, Director, Nuclear Security Operations l
- N. DiPietro, Nuclear Security Administrator i
- R. Hecht, I&C Maintenance Director l
- D. Szucs, Senior Engineer, Licensing l
- J. Belfiore, Senior QA Specialist
- S. Vicinie, Senior QA Specialist
- F. Lipchick, Senior Licensing Supervisor i
D. Kopp, Medical Administrator T. Ethridge, Assistant Special Agent in Charge - Pittsburgh Office of the j
l Federal Bureau of Investigation l
R. Barkanic, Nuclear Engineer, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources I
l L. Rossbach, Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC
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l S. Greenlee, Resident Inspector, USNRC 2.0 Mananement Support. Audits and Security Pronram Plans
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l 2.1 Management Suonort
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Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined
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i to be consistent with program needs. This determination was based upon the j
inspector's review of various aspects of the licensee's program during this inspection, as documented in this repo't.
Security program enhancements made since the last physical security inspection in September 1992 (50-334/92-21 and 50-412/92-21) were as follows:
a tactical response training manual was developed by the training e
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tactical response weapons were redeployed to facilitate access e
handguns were upgraded to improve tactical response o
the perimeter assessment system was upgraded i
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Based upon the inspector's review of the security program and the efforts being made to upgrade and enhance it, the insper determined that the program was continuing to receive proper management attention and support.
j 2.2 Audits The inspector reviewed the report of the licensee's 1993 Nuclear Quality
Assurance Audit of the security program, audit number BV-C-93-12, conducted i
March 4 - May 19,1993. The audit was very comprehensive in scope and the i
results were reported to the appropriate level of management. There were no l
adverse findings. Four minor deficiencies were identified; none were indicative of programmatic problems. Appropriate and timely actions were taken to correct
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them.
The inspector also reviewed the report of the Nuclear Quality Assurance Audit of the licensee's fitness-for-duty (FFD) program.
The FFD Audit, NG3DSA0922, was conducted July 9 - October 14,1992. The 1992 FFD audit i
identified two minor non-programmatic deficiencies, which had been corrected.
The annual audit of the FFD program for 1993 was in progress during this I
inspection.
In addition to reviewing the FFD audit report, the inspector reviewed the actions taken by the licensee for persons who tested positive on a FFD test in the six month period prior to the inspection. During that period, three persons tested positive, one for alcohol and two for drugs. The inspector interviewed medical
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and human resources personnel and reviewed the licensee's FFD program manual and procedures. The inspector determined that all three of the persons who had tested positive were processed in accordance with the licensee's FFD procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
2.3 Security Program Plans The inspector verified that the changes to the licensce's Security and Guard Training and Qualification Plans, as implemented, did not decrease the effectiveness of the respective plans, and had been submitted in accordance with NRC requirements.
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3.0 Protected and Vital Area Phyclent Barriers. Detectla= and Accacemant Aids
3.1 Protected Area (PA) Barrier i
The inspector conducted a physical inspection of the PA barrier on August 9 and 10,1993. The inspector determined by observation that the barrier was installed and maintained as described in the NRC-approved Physical Security Plan (the
Plan).
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3.2 PA Detection Aids The inspector reviewed documentation of licensee-conducted tests of the PA perimeter intrusion detection aids, reviewed test procedures and inspected the installation of the detection aids. The inspector determined that the detection aids i
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were installed, maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
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l The inspector observed the PA perimeter assessment aids and determined that
they were installed and operated as committed to in the Plan. The inspector noted l
that the video images on the monitors in bo$ alarm stations were improved since
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the last inspection.
The improved images resulted from recent, focused l
maintenance on the assessment system.
3.4 Vital Area (VA) Barriers and Detection Aids
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The inspector conducted a physical inspection of VA barriers and detection aids on August 11, 1993, and determined by observation that the barriers were installed and maintained as committed to in the Plan.
No deficiencies were noted in the licensee's protected and vital area physical barriers, detection and assessment aids.
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4.0 Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel. Packnees and Vehiclec 4.1 Personnel Access Control The inspector determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over personnel access to the PA and VAs. This determination was based on the following:
4.1.1 The mspretor verified that the licensee was implementing a search program for firearms, explosives, incendiary devices and other unauthorized materials as committed to in the Plan.
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observed both plant and visitor personnel access processing during peak and off-peak traffic periods on August 9 and 10,1993. The inspector also interviewed members of the security force and licensee's security staff and l
reviewed the personnel access procedures.
I 4.1.2 The inspector determined, by observation, that individuals in the PA and VAs display their badges as required.
4.1.3 The inspec;or verified that the licensee has escort procedures for visitors into the PA and VAs.
4.1.4 The inspector reviewed the licensee's program for granting or denying unescorted access to the PA.
As part of the review the inspector examined the cases where unescorted access had been denied during the last outage. The inspector determined that each case was processed in accordance with applicable NRC regulatory requirements and Regulatory l
l Guide 5.66, " Access Authorization Program for Nuclear Power Plants."
The commitment to follow the Regulatory Guide has been incorporated into the licensee's NRC-approved security plan.
4.2 Packane and Material Control
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packages and materials that are brought into the PA through the main and j
secondary access ponals. The inspector reviewed the package and material control procedures and found that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan.
The inspector also observed package and material processing and interviewed members of the security force and the licensee's security staff about package and material control procedures.
4.3 Vehicle Access Control i
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'1he inspector determined that the licensee properly controls vehicle access to and
within the PA. The inspectors verified that vehicles are properly authorized prior l
to being allowed to enter the PA. Identification is verified by the Security Officer at the main vehicle access portal.
The procedure is consistent with the commitments in the Plan. On August 12,1993, the inspector observed vehicle searches and interviewed members of the security force and the licensee's staff about vehicle search procedures.
No deficiencies were noted in the control of personnel, packages and vehicles into the protected and vital area !
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5.0 Alarm Stations and Communications The inspector observed the operations of the Central Alarm Station (CAS) and the Secondary Alarm Station (SAS) and determined that they were maintained and operated l
as committed to in the Plan. CAS and SAS operators were interviewed by the inspector j
aad found to be knowledgeaSle of their duties and responsibilities. No deficiencies were noted.
The inspector verified that the CAS and SAS operators do not perform any operational activities that would interfere with the assessment and response functions. The inspector verified that the licensee has communications with local law enforcement agencies as
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committed to in the Plan. No deficiencies were noted.
6.0 Testine. Maintenance and Compensatory Measures The inspector reviewed testing and maintenance records and confirmed that the records committed to in the Plan were on file and readily available for licensee and NRC review.
The station provides instnimentation and controls technicians to repair, replace and test
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security equipment which requires corrective maintenance. A review of maintenance records indicated that malfunctioning equipment that required compensatory measures l
mvolving security force members (SFMs) was corrected in a timely manner.
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50-412/92-21) the inspectors noted that maintenance on equipment that did not require compensatory measures by SFMs was backlogged to about 200 requests. The licensee comr.iitted to explore ways to reduce this backlog and keep it under better control.
During this inspection, the inspector noted that maintenance on equipment that did not require compensatory measures was being controlled better than it had been in the past.
The backlog on non-emergency, non-compensatory maintenance was reduced to about 85 since the last inspection. The majority of the remaining work orders do not appear l
to significantly affect program implementation. Therefore, Inspector Followup Item (IFI)
l 50-334/412-92-21-01 is closed.
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l 7.0 Security Trainine end Oualification
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The inspector observed four members of the security organization qualify on a recently adopted course of fire using the new handguns. The new course of fire is much more challenging than the one previously used. The SFMs displayed excellent familiarity and proficiency with the new weapons. The weapons transition was well-planned and was accomplished with only a few minor problems.
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8.0 Exit Interview
The inspector met with the licensee representatives indicated in Paragraph-1.0 at the conclusion of the inspection on August 13, 1993. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and the findings were-presented.
The licensee-representative acknowledged the iuspector's findings.
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