IR 05000424/2009402
| ML092540335 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 09/11/2009 |
| From: | Ernstes M NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB2 |
| To: | Tynan T Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| IR-09-402 | |
| Download: ML092540335 (4) | |
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Mr. Tom E. Tynan Vice President - Vogtle UNITED STATES
SUBJECT:
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2009402 AND 05000425/2009402
Dear Mr. Tynan On August 14, 2009, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security baseline inspection at your Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. The inspection covered one or more of the key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process. The enclosed report documents the inspection results, which were discussed with Mr. J. Williams and other members of your staff. A re-exit meeting was conducted by telephone on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 with Mr. K. Dyar.
This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
This report documents one NRC identified finding of very low security significance (i.e., Green as determined by the Physical Protection Significance Determination Process). The deficiency was corrected or compensated for, and the plant was in compliance with applicable physical protection and security requirements within the scope of this inspection before the inspectors left the site. The finding had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Problem Identification and Resolution, related to the Corrective Action Program component because the licensee did not ensure that an issue potentially impacting nuclear safety was thoroughly evaluated and that the actions taken adequately addressed the cause and extent of condition [P.1 (c)]. However, because of the very low safety significance and because the deficiency was entered into your corrective action program, the NRC is treating this violation as non-cited violation (NCV)
consistent with Section VI.A 1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest this violation, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 ; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. In addition, if you disagree with the characterization of any finding in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the Regional Administrator, Region II, and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The information you provide will be considered in accordance with the Inspection Manual Chapter 0305. SNC
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system, ADAMS. ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html(the Public Electronic Reading Room). However, because of the security-related concerns contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letter's enclosure will not be available for public inspection.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response, if any. This practice will ensure that your response will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room ADAMS. If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. Otherwise, mark your entire response "Security-Related Information-Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390" and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).
Docket No.:
50-424,50-425 License No.:
Sincerely, IRA H. Christensen for I Michael E. Ernstes, Chief Plant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000424/2009402 and 05000425/2009402 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information cc w/encl.: (See page 3) SNC cc w/Encl:
N. J. Stringfellow Manager Licensing Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 L. Mike Stinson Vice President Fleet Operations Support Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 Jeffrey T. Gasser Executive Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 Ms. Moanica M. Caston Vice President and General Counsel Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 Paula Marino Vice President Engineering Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 3 OFFICE 2 In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system, ADAMS. ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html(the Public Electronic Reading Room). However, because of the security-related concerns contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letter's enclosure will not be available for public inspection.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1 )(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response, if any. This practice will ensure that your response will not be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room ADAMS. If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21. Otherwise, mark your entire response "Security-Related Information-Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390" and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).
Docket Nos.: 50-424,50-425 License Nos.: NPF-68, NPF-81
Sincerely, IRA H. Christensen for I Michael E. Ernstes, Chief Plant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000424/2009402 and 05000425/2009402 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information cc w/encl.: (See page 3)
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