IR 05000416/1998007

Insp Rept 50-416/98-07 on 980518-21.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Access Authorization,Alarm Stations, Communications,Access Control of Packages & Vehicles, Assessment Aids & Mgt Support

ML20248H297
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Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	06/02/1998
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML20248H286	List: IR 05000416/1998007 ML20248H283
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50-416-98-07, 50-416-98-7, NUDOCS 9806080140
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ENCLOSURE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION IV

Docket No.: 50-416 License No.: NPF-29 l Report No.: 50-416/98-07 Licensee: Entergy Operations, In Facility: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Location: Waterloo Road, Port Gibson, Mississippi Dates: May 18 - 21,1998 Inspector: Thomas W. Dexter, Senior Physical Security Specialist Plant Support Branch Approved By: Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Attachment: Supplementalinformation

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Grand Gulf Nuclear Station NRC Inspection Report 50-416/98-07 This was an announced inspection of the licensee's physical security program. The areas inspected included access authonzation; alarm stations; communications; access control of packages and vehicles; assessment aids; management support; audits and review of previous

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inspection findings. Implementation of the security program within the areas inspected was l excellent.

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Plan Suonort l + An excellent access authonzation program was maintained. Tha alarm stations were redundant and well protected. Alarm station operators were alert and knowledgeable of

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l The program was enhanced by the installation of new portal metal detectors and portable radios. A well trained and qualified security staff was maintained. A program was in place to property control packages and vehicle access to the protected area. An effective program for searching packages, and vehicles was maintained (Sections S1.1, S1.2, S1.3, S1.4 S6.1)

- Assessment sids were effectively maintained and provided complete assessment of the perimeter detection zones (Section S2.1).

. The annual audit of the security program was of good quality (Section S7.1).  !

. Areas of the licensee's fitness-for-duty program that were reviewed were excellen Safeguards had been implemented that prevented circumventing of tests with false specimens. Fitness-for-duty procedures were in-depth, comprehensive, and of excellent quality (Section S8.1).

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-3-Reoort Details IV. Plant Suocort S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activities l

S Access Authorization I trmpection Scoce (81700-02.01)

The Access Authorization Program was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan. The areas inspected included the review of background investigation files for individuals presently granted unescorted access and for 'ndividuals that have been denied unescorted acces Observations and Findings The inspector randomly selected and reviewed background records on 17 personnel who transferred to the facility through the Personnel Access Data System (PADS) and conducted interviews to determine the adequacy of the program. The inspector determined that prior to ar y individual being cranted or denied unescorted access, a minimum of two access authorization staff members review and concur on the action The inspector also inspected documented information concerning the licensee's i verification of identity, employment history, educational history, credit history, criminal j history, military service, and the character and reputation of the applicants before granting individuals unescorted access to protected and vital area Conclusions An excellent access authorization program was maintaine I S1.2 Alarm stations Insoection Scoce (61700-02.01)

The alarm stations were inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan. The areas inspected included the requirements and capabilities of the alarm stations, redundancy and diversity of stations, protection of the alarm stations, and systems securit Observations and Findings  ;

l The inspector verified the redundancy and diversty of the alarm stations. Action by one alarm station operator could not reduce the efice,veness of the security systems without

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the knowledge of the other alarm station operators. The central alarm station and secondary alarm station were bullet resistant. The inspector questioned the station

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I ConclusiODE The alarm stations were redundant and well protected. Alarm stat:on operators were alert and knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilitie S1.3 Communications l Insoection Scope (81700-02.01)

i The communication program was inspected to determine compliance with the l requirements of the security plan. The areas inspected included the operability of radio

• and telephone systems, and the capability to effectively communicate with the local law enforcement agencies through both of the system Observations and Findinas l l

l The inspector verified that the licensee had excellent radio and telephone systems l capable of meeting communication requirements. The licensee maintained a proper j number of portable radios for use by members of the security organization. The licensee also had a number of spare batteries to ensure that portable radios remained fully operationa {

l Conclusions An excellent communication program was maintaine S1.4 Protected Area Access Control of Packages and Vehicles Insoection Scooe (81700-02.01)

The access control program for control of packages and vehicles was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the secmity pla Observations and Findings The inspector determined through observations at the vehicle sallyport and at the warehouse delivery area that the licensee properly controlled package and vehicle access to the protected area. The inspector observed receipt and control of radiological personal clothing at the plant warehouse from an off-site laundry facility. Security  ;

personnel verified the delivery was valid and the security seal on the truck was intact before allowing the vehicle into the delivery area of the warehouse. The clothing  ;

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containers were off-loaded onto the loading dock where the containers were surveyed by

a radiological control technician. Following the radiological survey, each container's

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-5-security seal, installed at the laundry facility, was veri'ied as being intact before the containers were allowed past the protected area boundary into the warehouse are Conclusions An effective program for searching packages and vehicles was maintaine S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S Assassment Aids Insoection Scooe (81700-02.02)

The :nspector reviewed the assessment aids to determine compliance with the physical security plan. The areas inspected included the closed-circuit television monitors located in the alarm station Observations and Findinas The inspector observed the assessment aids during the hours of daylight on May 20, 1998, and determined that the licermae's overall assessment aids system was good. The inspector verified through observation that the fixed closed-circuit television cameras were positioned to ensure proper coverage of the perimeter security alarm zones. The camera resolution was good. The inspector determined through interviews that licensee technicians provided effective maintenance suppor Conclu1Lont Assessment aids were effectively maintained and provided complete assessment of the perimeter detection zone S6 Security Organization and Administration

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Insoection Scooe (81700-02.06)

The effectiveness and adequacy of management support were inspected to determine the degree of management support for the physical security progra Observations and Findings The inspector determined by discussions with security force personnel that the security program received excellent support from senior management. The licensee had recently purchased 50 new portable radios with 50 spare batteries. In addition, new portal metal detectors were recently placed in service in the primary access point. The inspector determined that the security program was implemented by a trained and qualified 1 L______-___-_______-_____-_

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S7- Quality Assurance in Security and Safeguards Activities S Security Proaram Audits Insoection Scope (81700-02.07) i The audits of the security program were inspected to detormine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(p) and the physical security pla Observations and Findinas The inspector verified that security program audits had been conducted at least every 12 months as required. The inspector reviewed Quality Programs Audit Report QPA-08.01-97. Tha inspector confirmed that audit personnel was independent of plant security management and security management supervision. The audit report had identified a number of findings that were not related to the security program. However, the inspector determined that the overall quality of the audit was goo Conclusions The audit of the security program was in compliance with requirement Miscellaneous Security and Safeguards issues (Followup 92904 and 81502)

S Fitness-for-Duty Insoection Scooe (81502)

A partial review of the licensee's implementation of their fitness-for-duty program was conducted to determine compliance with the 10 CFR Part 2 Observations and Findinas The inspector observed the operation of the fitness-for-duty testing facility, reviewed procedures, and interviewed the individuals on-duty at the facility. The inspector determined that the licensee's collection facility was being operated in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 ar:d that precautions had been taken to insure all individuals tested could not circumvent the test with false specimens and that all testing was properly conducted and monitored. The licensee's fitness-for-duty procedures were in-depth, comprehensive, and excellent qualit Conclusions i

d An excellent fitness-for-duty program was in plac S8.2 (Closed) Insoection Followuo item 416/97201-01: Deadly Force During a previous security inspection, it was noted that security officers did not have a thorough understanding of the use of force to prevent radiological sabotage as discussed in NRC Information Notice 98-05.

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The inspector observed the operation of the fitness-for-duty testing facility, reviewed

, procedures, and interviewed the individuals on-duty at the facility. The inspector i

' determined that the licensee's collection facility was being operated in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 and that precautions had been taken to insure all individuals tested could not circumvent tne test with false specimens and that all testing was properly conducted and monitored. The licensee's fitness-for-duty procedures were in-depth, comprehensive, and excellent quality.

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, An excellent fitness-for-duty program was in plac S8.2 (Closed) Inspection Followuo item 416/97201-01: Deadly Force -

During a previous security inspection, it was notea that security officers did not have a

! thorough understanding of the use of force to prevent radiological sabotage as discussed in NRC Information Notice 98-0 During this inspection, the inspector verified the licensee had completed corrective actions for this inspection followup item. All security personnel were given remedial training on the use of force described in NRC Information Notice 98-05 and current lesson plans. Personnel were then required to satisfactorily pass a written exam on the L- use of force. All documentation was maintained on file for inspection revie S8.3 (Discussed) Insoection Followuo item 416/97201-02: Weaoons Manipulation l ~ During a previous security inspection, the inspectors noted numerous examples of poor weapons' manipulation by security officers on the tactical firing range. During this inspection, the inspector discussed the licensee's actions regarding this inspection followup item. The licensee was conducting ongoing training for all security personnel and expects to have training completed by the end of the year.

S8.4 (Discussed) Insoection Followuo item 416/97201-03: Taroet Sets L During a previous inspection, the inspectors determined that the licensee had not i:

. considered one specific critical target set that involved the control room. During this inspection, this inspection followup dem was discussed with the licensee. Security and plant operations have discussed the critical target set and were developing a protection L strategy Once the strategy is developed, it will be included in the sc.Jarity response force trainin .

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-8-V. Management Meetings XI Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the 'nspection results to members of licensee management at

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ATTACHMENT PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee C. Bottemiller, Superintendent Operating Events J. Christian, Security Operations Supervisor H. Cooper. Manager, Corporate Security W. Deck, Security Superintendent W. Eaton, General Manager C. Elisaesser, Plant and System Engineering Manager W. Hughey, Director, Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Affairs R. Jackson, Licensing Specialist S. Kinne, Security Coordinator R. Moomaw, Manager, Plant Maintenance J. Owens, Licensing Specialist H. Reed, Supervisor, Security J. Roberts, Director, Quality Programs J. Venable, Operation Manager NBC J. Dixon-Herrity, Senior Resident inspector K. Weaver, Resident inspector INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81502 Fitness-for-Duty IP 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors IP 92904 Followup ITEMS OPENED. CLOSED. AND DISCUSSED Closed 50-416/97201-01 IFl Use of Deadly Force to Prevent Radiological Sabotage Discussed 50-416/97201-02 IFl Weapons Manipulation 50-416/97201-03 IFl Identification of Target Sets (-

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. LIST OF DOCUMENTATION REVIEWED Quality Programs Audit Report OPA-08.01-97, January 1,1998 I

Qualjty Programs Audit Plan APLN081. DOC, Revision 23, September 30,1998 Personnel Access Data System records on 17 Temporary employee Corporate Secunty Site Procedure NO. CS-GP-FFD-100, Fitness for-Duty Data Base, Revision 0, November 3,1997 Corporate Security Site Procedure NO. CS-GP-FFD-101, Fitness-for-Duty Section Organization, Responsibilities, Qualification and Training, Revision 0, November 3,1997 Corporate Security Site Procedure NO. CS-GP-FFD-102, Role of the MRO in the FFD Program, Revision 0, November 3,1997 Corporate Security Site Procedure NO. CS-GP-FFD-103, Positive Drug Test Appeal Process, Revision 0, November 3,1997 Corporate Security Site Procedure NO. CS-GP-FFD-105, Reports and Reportable Events, Revision 0, November 3,1997 Company Procedure NO. OM-105, Fitness-for-Duty, Revision 4, March 13,1998 l

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