IR 05000387/1990004
| ML20033H031 | |
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| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 04/03/1990 |
| From: | Keimig R, Galen Smith NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20033H030 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-387-90-04, 50-387-90-4, 50-388-90-04, 50-388-90-4, NUDOCS 9004160172 | |
| Download: ML20033H031 (5) | |
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U. S, NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
50-387/90-04 Report Nos, 50-388/90-04 50-387 Docket Nos, 50-388 NPF-14 License No. NPF-22 Licensee:
pennsylvania Power and Light Company 2 North Ninth Street Allentown, pennsylvania 18101 Facility Name: Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 Inspection At: Salem Township, Pennsylvania Inspection Conducted: March 5-8, 1990 Type of Inspection:
Routine, Unannounced Physical Security
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Inspector:
w G. C. Smith, Senior Security Specialist date
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Approved by:
M-J-90 pDivisionofRa(. R. Keim'19, Cht
, Safeguards Section date tion Safety and Safeguards Inspection Summary:
Routine, Unannounced Inspection on March 5-8, 1990 (Coinbined Inspection Nos. 50-387/90-04 and 50-388/90-04)
Areas Inspected: Management Support, Security Program Plans, and Audits; Protected Area Physical Barrier and Assessment Aids; Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles; Alarm Stations and Communications; Testing, Maintenance and Compensatory Measures; and Security Training, and Qualifications.
Results: The licensee was in compliance with NRC requirements in the areas inspected.
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DETAILS 1.
Key Persons Contacted
- G. Stanley, Superintendent of Plant
- 0. Roth, Senior Compliance Engineer
- R. Stotler, Supervisor of Security R, Gibble, Assistant to Supervisor of Security
- F. Malek, Senior Security Shift Supervisor R. Gaudreau, Security Systems Coordinator / Training Supervisor
- G. Barber, USNRC Senior Resident Inspector J. Stair, USNRC Resident Inspector The inspector also interviewed other licensee security personnel during the course of this inspection.
- present at exit interview 2.
Management Support, Security Program Plans, and Audits a.
Management Support - Management support for the licensee's physical security program was determined to be adequate by the inspector.
This determination was based upon the inspector's review of various aspects of the licensee's program during this inspection, as documented in this report.
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Security Program Plans - The inspector verified that changes to the licensee's Security, Contingency, and Security Officer Training and Qualification Plan, as implemented, did not decrease the effectiveness of the respective plans, and had been submitted in accordance with NRC requirements.
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Audits - The inspector reviewed the 1989 annual security program
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I audit report and verified that the audit had been conducted in accordance with the NRC-approved Physical Security Plan (the Plan).
The audit was comprehensive in scope with the results reported to the appropriate levels of management. The inspector's review included the response of the security organization to the audit findings. The documented corrective actions appeared appropriate for the findings.
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Protected Area Physical Barrier and Assessment Aids a.
Protected Area (PA) Barrier - The inspector conducted a physical inspection of the PA barrier on March 6, 1990.
The inspector dettrmined, by observation, that the barrier was installed and maintained as described in the Plan.
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Isolation Zones - The inspector verified that isolation zones were adequately maintained to permit observation of activities on both sides of the PA barrier.
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Assessment Aids - The inspector observed the PA perimeter assessment aids and determined that they were installed, maintained, and operated as committed to in the Plan.
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Protected and Vital Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages and Vehicles a.
The inspector determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over personnel access to the PA and Vital Areas (VAs). This determination was based on the following:
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The inspector verified that personnel are properly identified
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and authorized prior to issuance of badges /keycards.
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The inspector verified that the licensee has a program to
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confirm the trustworthiness and reliability of employees and
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contractor personnel. This program includes checks on employment history, criminal history, physical examination, and a psychological examination.
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The inspector verified that the licensee takes precautions to ensure that only authorized individuals can be added to the VA -
access list by requiring a member of management to authorize
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additions to the list and alto to review the list every 31 days as committed to in the Plan.
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The inspector determined, by observation, that individuals in
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the PA display their access badges as required.
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The inspector verified that the licensee has escort procedures for visitors to the PA and that the procedures were being complied with by the station staff, b.
The inspector determined that the licensee was exercising positive control over packages and materials that are brought into the PA.
The inspector reviewed the package and material control procedures and found that they were consistent with commitments in the Plan.
The inspector also obu rved package and material processing and interviewed members of the security force and the licensee's security staff about package and material control procedures.
No deficiencies were noted.
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The inspector determined that the licensee properly controls vehicle access into and within the PA.
The inspector verified that vehicles are properly processed prior to entering the PA and that the process was consistent with commitments in the Plan.
The inspector also reviewed the vehicle search procedures and determined that they were consistent with commitmants in the Dian. This determination was made by observing,ahicle ;
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members of the security force and licensee's security staff about vehicle processing and search procedures.
No deficiencies were noted, 5.
Alarm Station and Communications
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The inspector observed the operation of the Central hnd Secondary Alarm Stations (CAS and SAS) and determined that they were maintained and operated as committed to in the Plan.
CAS and SAS operators were interviewed by the inspector'and found to be knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities.
The inspector verified that the CAS and SAS do not contain any operational activities that would interfere with the assessment and response functions.
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The inspector observed tests of all communications capabilities in
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both the CAS and the SAS and reviewed the testing records for the communications channels. All were found to be as committed to in the Plan.
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Emergency Power Supply a.
The inspector verified that there are several systems (batteries, dedicated diesel generator, and plant on-site AC power) that provide normal and backup power to the security systems and reviewed the accompanying test and maintenance procedures for these systems. The systems and procedures were consistent with the Plan, b.
The inspector verified that the batteries, battery chargers and the diesel generators are located in vital areas.
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Testing. Maintenance and Compensatory Measures
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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 instrumentation and control technicians to repair / replace and test any security equipment which requires preventive or corrective maintenance. A check of repair records indicated that repairs /
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replacements and testing was being accomplished in a timely manner, b.
The inspector reviewed the licensee's use of compensatory measures and determined them to be as committed to in the Plan.
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Security Tra'ning and Qualification a.
The inspector randomly selected and reviewed the training and qualification records for ten security officers (S0s).
Physical qualifications and firearms qualifications records were inspected.
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These records were for armed guards and supervisory personnel.
The inspector determined that the required training had been conducted in accordance with the security program plans and that it was properly documented.
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Several S0s were interviewed to determine if they possessed the requisite knowledge and ability to carry out their assigned duties.
The interview results indicated that the S0s were very professional
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and knowledgeable of their job requirements. No deficiencies were
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noted.
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Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee representatives indicated in paragraph 1 at the conclusion of the inspection on March 8, 1990. At that time, the purpose and scope of the inspection were reviewed and the
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findings were presented.
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