IR 05000445/1998013
| ML20249C607 | |
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| Site: | Comanche Peak  |
| Issue date: | 06/26/1998 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML19044A070 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-445-98-13, 50-446-98-13, NUDOCS 9806300400 | |
| Download: ML20249C607 (11) | |
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ENCLOSURE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
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Docket Nes.: 50-445 l
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License Nos.: NPF-87 NPF-89 Report No.:
50-445/98-13 50-446/98-13 Licensee:
TU Electric Facility:
Comanche Peak Steam Electric Staiion, Units 1 and 2 Location:
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June 15-19,1998 l
Inspector:
D. Schaefer, Security Specialist, Plant Support Branch
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- Approved By: Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch l
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Attachment: Supplemental Information
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-2-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 NRC Inspection Report 50-445/98-13; 50-446/98-13 This was an announced inspection of the licensee's physical security program. The areas -
inspected included access authorization; alarm stations; communications; assessment aids; security program plans and procedures; security event logs; management support; security program audits; and miscellaneous security and safeguards issues.
Plant Support Performance in the physical security and access auth' orization areas was excellent. The
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alarm stations were redundant and well protected. A good radio and telephona communication systems were maintained. Assessment aids provided a high quaiity and complete assessment of the perimeter detection zones. Changes to security plans were L
. properly implemented in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p). A very good security event reporting program was in place. Background investigation screening files were complete
. and thorough. Senior management support for the security organization was very good
~ as demonstrated by ongoing support for improved equipment and facilities. Audits of the security, access authorization, and fitness-for-duty programs were effective, thorough, intrusive, and performance based. (Sections S1,1, S1.2, S1.3, S2.1. S3.1;
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S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activities i
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St.1 Access Authorization l
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Insoection Scooe (81700)
The Access Authorization Program was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan and Regulatory Guide 5.6G. The areas inspected included the review of background investigation files for individuals presently granted unescorted access and for individuals that had been denied unescorted access. Eight background investigation files were mviewed.
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. Observations and Findinas The inspector reviewed records and conducted interviews to determine the adequacy of the program. The inspector also reviewed information concernirg the licensee's verification of identity, employment history, educational history, credit history, criminal
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Two of the I ght background investigation files had resulted in denial of access. The files were complete and thorough. The licensee's program for denying or revoking j
unescorted access authorization was excellent.
The persons denied access were notified of the denial of access and of their right to review and reply to anything in the records used as a reason for the access denial.
These persons were also provided with information on the appeal process that was -
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l The inspector reviewed the licensee's Personal History Statement completed by individuals seeking unescorted plant access. The criminal history section of this questionnaire was excellent.
The licensee stated that upon completing the Personal History Statement, each individual seeking unescorted plant access had been interviewed (one-on-one) by a
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member of the licensee's security (access authorization) staff. The licensee stated that the results of these interviews have been especially helpful in insuring that individuals
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or omissions of facts may constitute causa for access denial and NRC enforcement I
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Conclusions Background investigation screening files were complete and thorough. An excellent program had been established for denying, revoking, and appealing unescorted access authorization. The Personal History Stats.nent emphasized the need for allindividuals to provide cor %te criminal history prior to being granted unescorted plant access.
S1.2 Alarm stations a.
Insoection Scoce (81700)
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 security.
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D11errations and Findinas The inspector verified the redundancy and diversity of the alarm stations. Action by one alarm station operator could not reduce the effectiveness of the security systems without the knowledge of the other alarm station operators. The central alarm station and secondary alarm station were bullet resistant. The inspector questioned the station operators and determined that they were properly trained and knowledgeable of their duties.
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Conclusions The alarm stations were redundant and well protected. Alarm station operators were alert and well trained.
S1.3 Communications a.
Insoection Scoce (81700)
The communication capabilities were inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan. The areas inspected included the operability of radio and telephone systems and the capability to effectively communicate with the locallaw
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enforcement agencies through both of the systems.
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Observations and Findinas The inspector verified that the licensee had Good radio and telephone systems capable of meeting all communication requirements of the security organization. The licensee
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maintained an adequate number of portable radios for use by members of the security organization. The licensee also had a maintenance program to insure that the battertes for the portable radios remained at maximum operating power.
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- A good radio and telephone communication systems were maintained. An adequate -
number of portable radios was available for members of the security organization.
S2 Status of Security Facilities and Eauinment i
- S2.1 Assessment Aids a.
Insoection SconeJ81700)
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The inspector reviewed the assessment aids to determine compliance with the physical security plan. The areas inspected included the closed-circuit television monitors located
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The inspector observed the assessment sids during tne hours of daylight from June 17-18,1998, and determined that the licensee overall asses 4 ment aids system was
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very good. The inspector verrified through observation that the fixed closed-circuit
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television cameras were positioned to ensure proper coverage of the perimeter security alarm zones. Without exception, the camera resolution was very good. The inspector determined through interviews that licensee technicians provided excellent support.
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Conclusions Assessment aids provided a high quality and complete assessment of the perimeter detection zones.
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S3.1. Security Prooram Plans and Procedures a.-
Insoection Scoce (81700)
The physical security plan and the implementing procedures were inspected to l
L determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(p) and the physical security pian.
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. Observations and Findinas The inspector determined that plan changes were submitted to the NRC within the required time frame and the changes did not reduce the effectiveness of the plan. The p
inspector reviewed two implementing procedures for adequacy, verified that the licensee
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security' program.
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Conclusions Changes to security plans were properly implemented in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p). Overall, implementing procedures met the performance requirements in the physical security plan.
S3.2 Security Event Loas a.
Insoection Scoce (81700)
The inspector reviewed safeguards event logs and security incident reports to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.21(b) and (c),10 CFR 26.73, and the physical security plan.
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Observations and Findirigs The inspector reviewed the Safeguards Event Logs from January 1 through June 9, 1998. The records were available for review and maintained for the time required by regulations. The inspector 6termined that the licensee conformed to the regulatory requirements regarding the reporting of security events. The inspector also reviewed seven Security Field (Incident) Reports. The logs and supporting reports were accurate, neat, and contained sufficient detail for the reviewer to determine deportability and corrective action taken. The licensee's records included trending and analysis of events.
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A very good security event reporting program was in place. The security staff was l
correctly reporting security events. The security field reports were accurate and neat.
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Insoection Scoce (81700)
The effectiveness and adequacy of management support were inspected to determine j
I the degree of management support for the physical security program.
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Observations and Findinas
The inspector determined by discussions with security force personnel that the security program received very good support from senior management. The inspector determined that the security program was implemented by a trained and qualified security staff. All members of the security organization had a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities. The security manager discussed the completed upgrade to security alarms at primary vital area doors, and the initial on-site development of a weapons firing range.
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Senior management support for the security organization was very good as demonstrated by ongoing support for improved equipment and facilities. The security.
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program was implemented by a trained and qualified staff.
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The audits of the security program were inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(p) and the physical security plan.
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. The inspector verified that security program, access authorization, and fitness-for-duty audits had been conducted at the proper interval. The inspector reviewed the 15 security, access authorization,' and fitness-for-duty audits listed in the attachment.
The inspector interviewed audit personnel and confirmed that they were independent of plant security management and plant security management supentision.. The inspector
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- determined that the audit of the Security Plan and Contingency Plan were effective, thorough, intrusive, and performance based.
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~ Audits of the security, access authorization, and fitness-for-duty programs were effective,
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88-Miscellaneous Security and Safeguards issues (92700,92904)
- S8.1 : Information Notice 98-05 Criminal Historv Record Information
- Information Notice 98-05, dated February 11,1998, was issued to alert licensees to a -
recent clarification of the legal constraints associated with Criminal History Record
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- information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Specifically, the FBI has s.
reiterated its position that this information provided by the FBI to the NRC and its licensees may not be released to third parties, such as contractors.
~ During this inspection, the licensee indicated that they had received this Notice and had.
reviewed it for applicability. Upon receipt of this Notice, the 9censee immediately took
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actions to preclude access of criminal history record information to contractors. All contract' personnel previously involved in processing of these records and evaluation of e
personnel for unescorted access to the plant have been converted to members of the L
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S8.2 : (Closed) Insoection Followuo item 445:446/9811-02: Procedural Requirements to
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During a previous inspection, a resident inspector identified that a vehicle's cargo had not been completely searched at the north vehicle access point. The cargo consisted, in part,'of radiologically contaminated equipment. Later, the licensee stated to a security inspector that the cargo on the vehicle had been subsequently searched by radiation protection personnel, when it was unloaded inside the pNtected area. The licensee also stated that pant radiological procedures did not contain requirements for radiation protection personnel to search contaminated equipment / cargo inside the protected or vital areas, when unloaded. During the previous inspection, the licensee committed to review plant procedures and to change, as appropriate, those procedures that do not l
contain requirements to search hazardous cargo.
During this inspection, the licensee provided the inspector a copy of revised Procedure STA-904, Revision 9, titled, " Vehicle and Material / Package Control." As revised, this procedure required that plant security search the areas of the vehicle / shipment as directed by the licensee's authorizing organization; Additionally, the licensee established a system in which security department tag the portion (s) of the vehicle / shipment that has not been searched. In this situation, completion of the.
vehicle / shipment search is the responsibility of the licensee's authorizing organization.
S8.3 - (Oneni Inanection Followuo item 445:446/9811-03: Activation of HALON Fire Sunoression Svatem -
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- During a previous inspection, the licensee reported that on March 20,1998, the activation of the licensee's HALON fire suppression system had forced the evacuation of the central alarm station for approximately 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br />. The HALON audio alarm system had
- been installed immediately outside the central alarm station if the a! arm station operator had known that the alarm outside the' central alarm station pertained to the interior portion of the central alarm station, he could have manually shut off the HALON prior to.
its activation in ther absence of a fire.
During this inspection, the licensee stated that the March 20,1908, activation of the HALON fire suppression system was caused by a faulty component. Additionally, the
. licensee stated that the HALON system had been changed to manual activation and that a HALON alarm would be installed inside the central alarm station. The item remains open pending review of the installed alarm.
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The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at
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the conclusion of the inspection on June 19,1998. The licensee acknowledged the i
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ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee D. Alps Security Manager J. Amin, Year-2000 Project Manager J. Ardizzoni, Administrative Security Coordinator B. Bird, Plant Support Manager K. Britt, Compliance Security Coordinator J. Britt, Corporate Security Manager
- M. Blevins, Vice President, Nuclear Operations J. Braun, Systems Security Coordinator J. Brown, Fitness-for-Duty Coordinator P. Combs, Nuclear Support Assistant W. Cravey, Security Training Coordinator
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D. Davis, Manager, Nuclear Overview Department A. Hall, Operations Overview Manager N. Harris, Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist J. Kelley, Vice President, Nuclear Engineering and Support D. Leigh, Supervisor, Nuclear Oversight Department, Plant Support M. Marciniak, Smart Team 1 - Security l
J. Martin, Smart Team 1 Supervisor P. Mills, Nuclear Overview Sr. Specialist P. Passalugo, Smart Team 1, System Engineer J. Shoemake, Human Resource Manager C. Terry Sr. Vice President and Principal Nuclear Officer R. Wakeman, Maintenance Supervisor, Fire Protection
- D. Woodlan, Docket Licensing Manager Contractor B. Boedeker, Security Test Group Supervisor, Bums Security M. Gilleland, Training Supervisor, Burns Security K. Hayes, Project Manager, Burns Security B. Nickels, Security Test Group, Bums Security D. Shuford, Security Alarm Station Operator, Bums Security C. Young, Security Test Group, Bums Security E
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-2-INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors IP 92700 Onsite Followup of Written Reports of Non Routine Events at Power Reactor Facilities IP 92904 Followup - Plant Support LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED ltems Ooened None items Closed 50-445;-446/9811-02 IFl Procedural Requirements to Search Hazardous Cargo
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items Discussed 50-445;-446/9811-03 IFl Activation of Halon Fire Suppression System
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LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Safeguards Event Logs from Januar,1 through June 9,1998
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Background investigation records for six individuals granted and for two additional individuals denied unescorted access authorization Audit / Surveil!ance Reoorts EVAL-98-000015, Plant Process and Programs, dated May 1,1998 EVAL-98-000011, Security Key, Locks, Records and Reports, dated February 5,1998 EVAL-98-000002, Fitness for Duty Program, dated February 19,1998 EVAL-97-000081, Physical Security Program, dated August 18,1997 EVAL-97-000066, Pharmchem Laboratory, dated June 3,1997 EVAL-97-000001, Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, FFD Program, dated February 27, 1997
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EVAL-96-000145, Access Authorization Program, dated September 4,1996 EVAL-96-000143. Protection of Safeguards Information, dated July 23,1996 EVAL-96-000126, Vehicle Barrier System, dated June 25,1996 EVAL-96-000114, Security Program, dated August 26,1996 Imolementina Procedures Station Procedure STA-904, " Vehicle and Material / Package Control, Revision 9 Security Instruction 3.10, " Alarm Stations," Revision 10 with Change Notice No. 3 e