IR 05000458/1998002

Insp Rept 50-458/98-02 on 980112-16.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Physical Security Program, Including Access Authorization,Alarm Stations,Communication, Access Control of Personnel & Security Event Logs

ML20199H473
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	02/02/1998
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML20199H458	List: IR 05000458/1998002 ML20199H456
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50-458-98-02, 50-458-98-2, NUDOCS 9802050057
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U.S. NUCLEAn . iGULATORY COMMISSION RF.GION IV

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Docket No.: 50-458

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License No.: NPF-47 Report No.: 50-458/98-02 Licensee: Entergy Operations, In Facility: River Bend Station Location: G485 U.S. Highway 61 St. Francisville, Louisiana Dates: January 12-16,1998 Inspector: Thornas W. Dexter, Senior Physical Security Specialist ;

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Plant Support Branch Approved By: Blaine Murray, Chief

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Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Asttachment: Supplemental Information

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l-2-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY River Bend Station NRC Inspection Report 50-458/98-02 This was an announced inspection of the licensee's physical security program. The areas inspected included access authorization; slarm stations; communications; access coatrol of persor.nel, packages, and vehicles; assessment aids; compensatory measure; tesCng and maintenance; security program plans and procedures; security event logs; security traloing and qualification; management support; and review of previous inspection finding Plant Suooort

An effective access authonzation program was in place. A noncited violation was identified involving the failure to fingerprint an individual prior to granting temporary unescotted access into the protected area (Section S1.1)

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The alarm stations were redundant and well protected. Alarm station operators were alert and knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities. (Section S1.2).

Very good radio and telephone communication systems were maintained. An adequate number of portable radios was available for members of the security organization (Section S1.3).

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A very good program for searching personnel packages and vehicles was maintained (Section S1.4)

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Assessment aids provided effective and complete assessment of the perimeter detection zones (Section S2.1). 4

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The compensatory measures program was effectively implemented (Section S2.2)

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An effective testing program had been impemented to demonstrate proper operability of security systems (Section 2.3).

Changes to security plans were properly reported. Overall, implementing procedures met the performance requirements in the physical security plan (Section S3.1)

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An excellent security event reporting program was in place. The security staff was correctly reporting security events. The security incident reports were accurate and neat (Section S3.2).

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A very good training program for security conting3ncy exercises and table top drills had been implemented. Documentation of training activities was excellent (Section SS.1)

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program was implemented by a trained and qualified staff (Section S6.1).

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-4-Report Details IV. Plant Sunoort S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activities S Access Authorization Insoection Scoce (81700-02.01)

The Access Authorization Program was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan and Regulatory Guide 5.66. The areas inspected included the review of background investigation files for individuals presently granted unescoried access and for individuals that have been denied unescorted acces Observations and Findinos The inspector inspected records and conducted interview to determine the adequacy of the program. The inspector als. aspected documented information concerning the licensee's venfication of identity, employment history, educational history, credit history, criminal history, m;litary service, and the character and reputation of the applicants before granting individuals unescorted access to protected and vital area A licerisee security incident report identified that on September 12,1997, an individual was granted temporary unescorted access into the protected area without being fingerprinte CFR 73.56(a) requires, in part, that licensees must follow an access authorization -

plan incorporated into their site Physical Security Pla Paragraph 3.1 of the licensee's NRC-approved physical security plan states, in part, "To establish an individual's reliability and to monitor their continued reliability, EOl has implemented all elements of Regulatory Guide 5.66 that satisfies the requirements of 10 CFR 73.56."

Paragraph 6.4 of the Attachment. "NUMARC 89-01," to Regulatory Guide 5.66 states, in part, "This 180-day temporary unescorted access authorization may be granted based upon satisfactory rompletion of the following conditions: e. Evidence that a request for a criminal history check of the individual by the FBI has been submitted to the NRC."

Paragraph 5.9.3.5 of the licensee's Procedure APP-20 001," Access Mgram,"

Revision 4, states, in part, " Temporary unescorted accass authorizatit .. may be granted based upon satisfactory completion of the following conditions that willinclude:

. evidence that a request has been submitted to the NRC for a Criminal History Check."

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The licensee's investigation of this event determined that:

• - _On September 12,1997, the licensee granted the individual unescorted access to River Bond Station without being fingerprinte .

The licensee discovered the incident while validating the information being entered into the Personnel Access Data Syste *

This was an isolated human error even ,

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The individual was immediately fingerprinted and the prints forwarded to the NRC for processin =

A check of over 650 files granting unescorted access since July 1,1997, was conducted, and no other discrepancies were note .

A checklist was developed for personnel to follow and complete as required documents are complete *

The licensee also obtained the results of fingerprints taken by Virginia Power in 1993. The results showed no recor The failure of the licensee to fingerprint an individual prior to granting temporary unescorted access is considered a violation of Section 3 of the licensee's physical security plan. The violation was licensee identified, nonrepetitive, and corrected wkhin'a

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' reasonable period of time. Accordingly, the violation is being treated as a noncited -.

violation consistent with Section Vll.B.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy (458/9802-01)

The inspector also reviewed _ twelve background investigat on files'. All files were complete. Three of the background investigations resulted in denial of access. The licensee's program for denying or revoking unescorted access authorization was

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excellent. The inspector reviewed the rationale used ley the licensee in its decision for denie!.- 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 denia These persons were also provided with information on the appeal process that was available to the The licensee's manner of meeting all access authorization requirements of the security plan and Regulatory Guide 5.66 was excellent, Conclusions The access authorization program was excellent. A noncited violation for failure to fingerprint an individus' prior to granting temporary unescorteo~ access was identified.

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The~ alarm stations were inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the secur;ty 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 ' 'Q aervations and Findings The inspector verified the redundancy and diversity of the alarm stations. A ' ction by one - i slarm station operator coulo 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 property trained and knowledgeable of their dutie Conclusions

!' The alarm stations were redundant and well protected. Alarm station operators were alert and well traine .3 Communications Inanechon Scone (81700-02.01)

The communication capabilities were inspected to determine compliance with the ,

requirements of the security plan.' The areas inspected included the operability (,f radio - l and telephone systems and the ce pability to effectively communicate with the local law enforcement agencies through both of the system Observations and Findinas The inspector verified that the libensee had very good radio and telephone systems capable of meeting communication requirements. The licensee maintained an adequate number of portable radios for use by members of the secuiity organization. The licensee also had an effective maintenance program to insure that the batteries for the portable radios remained at maximum operating power, Conclusions Very good radio and telephone communication systems were maintained. An adequate number of portable radios was available for members of the security organizatio _ _ _ - _ - _ _

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S1.4 Protected Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages, and Vehicles Insoection Scooe (81700-02.01)

The access control program for personnel packages and vehicles was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security pla Observations and Findinos The inspector determined through observations at the primary access facility and at the vehicle sallyport that the licensee properly controlled personnel, package, and vehicle access to the protected area The protected area access control equipment was inspected and found to be functional and well maintained. The inspector also ot, served use of the X-ray machine and search of packages and material at the main access facility. The operators were efficient and well traine Conclusions A very good program for searching personnel packages and vehicles was maintained, i S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S Assessment Aids Insoection Scooe (81700-02.02)

The inspector reviewed the assessment aids to determine compliance with the physical i security plan. The areas inspected included the closed-circuit television monitors located in the alarm stations, Observations and Findinos The in.pector observed the assessment aids during the hours of daylight and inclement weather on January 15,1998, and determined that the licensee's overall assessment aids system was very 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 excellent. The inspector determined through interviews that licensee technicians provided excellent maintenance suppor Conclusions

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compliance with the requirements of the physical security plan. The areas inspected included deployment of compensatory measures and the effectiveness of those measure Observations and Findinas The inspector confirmed through observations that the licensee deployed compensatory measures in a manner consistent with the requirements in the physical security pla Conclusions The compensatory measures program was effectively implemente S2.3 Testing and Maintenance Insoection Scone (81700-02.02)

The inspector reviewed the testing and maintenance records on security system and testing of access control equipmer.t to determine compliance with the requirements of the security pla Observations and Findinas Security personnel had an excellent knowledge of testing procedures conceming the access control equipment. The inspector determined that the testing and maintenance records for the vital area doors, card readers, cameras, explosive, metal detectors, and x-ray machines were properly maintained. All access control equipment functioned as require Conclusions Security personnel had an excellent knowledge of testing procedures conceming the access control equipment. All access control equipment functioned as require . .

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The physical security plan and the implementing procedures were inspected to; determine conipliani 3 with the requirements of 1.0 CFR 50.54(p) and the physical security pla Observations and Findinas The inspector determined that plan changes were submitted within the required time frame and the changes submitted did not reduce the effectiveness of the plan. The -

inspector did not find any problems with imp lementing procedures. The inspector -

reviewed several implementing procedures for adequacy, ensured that the licensee maintained an eNective management system for the development and administration of procedures, and that changes to the procedures did no' reduce the effectiveness of the -

licensee's security progra Conclusions Changes to security programs ard plans _were reported within the required time fram Overall, implementing procedures met the performance requirements in the physical-security plan.

t 83.2 Security Event Logs - Insoection Scope (81700-02.03)

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, Observations and Findinas The inspector reviewed the security event logs for the third and fourth quarters of 199 The records were available for review and maintained for the time required by regulations. The inspector determined that the licensee conformed to the regulatory requirements regarding the reporting of security events. The inspector also reviewed several condition reports. The logs and supporting reports were accurate, neat, and contained sufficient detail for the reviewer to determine root cause, reportability, and corrective action taken. The licensee's records included trending and analysis of event .--

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-- An excellent cecurity event reporting program was in place. The security staff was correctly reporting sacarity event S5 Security and Safeguards Staff Training and Qualification S Security Training and Qualification Insoectian Scoce (81700-02.05i The inspector reviewed the licensee's security training and qualification program to determine adequacy and compliance with the requirements of the security, training, and qualification plan and the contingency plan, Observations and Findinas The inspector verified that the security organization conducted security training in accordance with its approved security, training, and contingency plans. The inspector confirmed by a review of the security training records that contingency exercises were conducted on shift and that table top drills were routinely conducted during training at least every a months. Documentation of the shift exercises and table top drills was excellen The inspector interviewed the security training instructor and security shift personne The inspector detfrmined through interviews that the licensee's initial training had been very thorough t . met all requirements of the approved security plans. The individuals'

knowledge of station security procedures and requirements was excellen Additionally, the inspector observed security officers during the performance of their duties. All security officers disple"ed excellent conduct and knowledge of the procedural

- requirement Conclusions A very good training program for security contingency exercises and tabie top drills had been implemented. Documentation by the security shifts and training section was excellen S6 Security Organization and Administration S Management Support Insoection Scoce (81700-02.06)

The effectiveness and adequacy of management support were inspected to determine the degree of management support for the physical security prnora i

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program received 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 responsibilitie Conclusions Senior management support for the security organization was good. The security program was implemented by a well trained and highly qualife:1 staf S8 Miscellaneous Security and Safeguards issues (Followup 92904)

S (Closed) Notice of Violation 458/9711-01: Audible Alarm on Comouter During a previous security inspection, it was noted that when the licensee replaced their security computer, they failed to re_ install the Video Capture System with the same capability required by the security plan of generating an audible alarm independent of the computer syste De ing this inspection, the inspector verified that the licensee had reinstalled Video Cs )ture System audible alarm and has enhanced their security plan change review prs a% to prevent recurrence of this type of violatio S8.2 (Closed) Licensee Event Reoort 97-S01-00: Contractor Emolovee Failed to Disclose Felony Arrest and Conviction

During this inspection, the inspector reviewed the licensee's investigation of a contractor employee's falsification of his criminal history. The individual was denied access, his employment terminated, and denial of plant access entered into the Personnel Access Data System for all participating utilities' review.' The licensee was in full compliance with

, their security plans and procedure S8.3 (Closed) Licensee Event Reoort 97-S02-00: Contractor Emolovee Failed to Disclose an Emolovment Termination Due to a Positive Drua Test

= During this inspection, the inspector reviewed the licensee's investigation of a contractor employee's failure to reveal his past positive drug test and subsequent employrrant termination. The individual was denied access, his employment terminated, and denial of plant access entered into the Personnel Access Data System for all participating utilities' review. The licensee was in full compliance with their security plans and procedure I i

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-12-S8A (Closed) Licensee Event Rscort 97-S03-00: Contractor Emolovee Falsified Emolovment History During this inspection, the inspector reviewed the licensee's investigation of a contractor employee's failure to identify that he was denicd unescorted access at another utility and some employment that resulted in termination. The individual was denied access, his employment terminated, and denial of plant access entered into Personnel Access Data System for all paitiedpating utilities' review. The licensee was in full compliance with their security plans and procedure V. Management Meetings XI Exit Meeting Suremary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on January 15,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presente ,

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ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED U:ensee K. Aitken, Security Coordinator S. Boykin, Security Coordinator R. Brian, Manager, Mechanical / Civil Design Engineering R. Buell, Manager, Project Management O. Bulich, Manager, Coordinator, Safety and Regulatory Affairs H. Cooper, Manager Security - Corporate M. Dietrich, Director, Quality Programs J. Dimmete, General Manager, River Bend Station D. Dormady, Manager, Maintenance W. Fountain, Technical Specialist IV J. Fowler, Manager, Quality Assurance T. Hildebrandt, Manager, Maintenance H. Hollkamp, Quality Assurance

' H. Hutchens, Security Superintendent D. Jeff, Modification Support Supervisor R. King, Director, Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Affairs V. Kico, Senior Staff Engineer - Trending J. Leavinas, Rotational Manager P. Lefort, Trainir'g Supervisor D. Lorfing, Supervisor, Licensing W. O'Malley, Manager, Cperations J. Parker, Security Technician P. Sicard, Manager, Safety and Engineering Analysis J. Somerindyke, Supervisor, Security Operations and Training T. Watkins, Plant Engineer S. Woodward, Security Technician NEG G. Replogie, Senior Resident inspector N. Garrett, Resident inspector

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Contractors S. Anders, Security Compliance Specialist R. Creel, Security Shift Supervisor K. Kimball, Central / Secondary Alarm Station Operator R. Major, Nuclear Sectaity Officer W. Moses, Security Compliance Specialist 3 G. Richmond, Project Manager D. Thomas, Security Compliance Specialist R. Younp-Kin, Security Training Specialist INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors

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50-458/9802-01 NCV Failure to Fingerprint individual Prior Granting Temporary Unescorted Access items Closed 50-458/9802-01 NCV - Failure to Fingerprint Individual Prior Granting Temporary Unescorted Access 50-458/97-S01-00 LER Contractor Employee Failed to Disclose Felony Arrest and Conviction 50-458/97-S02-00 LER Contractor Employee Failed to List Empfoyment That He was Terminated from Because of a Positive Drug fest 50-458/97-S03-00 LER Contractor Employee Failed to List a Denial at Another Utility and *

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-3-LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Security event logs from July 1 through December 31,199 Security Incident Reports from July 1 through December 31,1997 Security Shop Work Orders for December 199 hending and Analysis records for 3rd and 4th quai.er of 1997 Security Position Instruction SPI 13, " Compensatory Officer," Revision 12 Plant Security Procedure 301-07-01, " Security System Operational Test Perinister and Doors,"

Revision 14 Plant Security Procedure 307-07-05, "Sacurity System Operational Test, Explosive Detectors '

Revision 8 Plant Security Procedure 30107-04," Security System Operational Test, Metal Detectors,"

Revis'on 8 Plant Security Procedure 301-07-02, " Security System Operational Test, X-ray Machine,"

Revision 7 River Bend Station Physical Security Plan, Revision 18 and Revision 18A Background Investigation (file) Records of Twelve Individuals Granted Unescorted Access Authorization to the Protected Area Security System Testing Logs for 1997 (partial) Regarding: security drills, on and off site communications capabilities, lighting checks, vital area and firewatch patrols, and other security equipment in daily use,