IR 05000458/1999011
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| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 08/17/1999 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| 50-458-99-11, NUDOCS 9908240173 | |
| Download: ML20211A936 (9) | |
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ENCLOSURE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
Docket No.:
50-458 License Nos.:
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Report No.:
50-458/99 11 Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
River Bend Station Location:
5485 U.S. Highway 61 St. Francisville, Louisiana Dates:
July 19-23,1999 Inspector:
Thomas. W. Dexter, Senior Physical Security Specialist Approved By:
Gail M. Good, Chief, Plant Support Branch Division Reactor Safety Attachment:
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2-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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River Bend Station
' NRC Inspection Report 50-458/99-11
' This was an announced inspection of the licensee's physical security program. The areas
= inspected included access control of personnel, packages, and vehicles; compensatory
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Overall the licensee's security program continues to be implemented in an excellent manner.
Senior management support for the security organization was very good. Overall, the access
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authorization program was excellent. The staff was highly trained and extremely
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knowledgeable of all areas of the program. An effective program for searching personnel and packages was maintained. Equipment operators were efficient and properly trained. The
. compensatory measures program was effectively implemented. Security personnel were well trained on the program requirements. Security personnel observed in the performance of their duties and those interviewed demonstrated that they were knowledgeable of program requirements. Changes to security programs and plans were reported within the time requirements stated in 10 CFR 50.54(p). An effective training program that included conducting shift contingency drills had been implemented. Documentation of training activities was very
- good. The licensee's on-shift security staffing was properly maintained. The annual audit of the security program was intrusive and evaluated performance of individuals (Sections S1.1, S1.2, S1.3, S2.1, S3.1, S5.1, S6.1, S6.2 and S7.1).
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r-3-Report Details IV. Plant Support S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activities S1.1 Access Authorization a.
Insoection Scoce (81700-02.01)
Portions of the access authorization program were reviewed in order to determine compliance with 10 CFR 73.56 and the physical security plan.
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Observations and Findinas
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The inspector reviewed selected access authorization records and interviewed program administrators and determined that they performed their duties in an excellent manner.
The inspector reviewed the licensee's access authorization program policy and procedure and determined that the procedure contained specific guidance necessary to effectively implement the program.
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Conclusion Overall, the access authorization program was excellent. The staff was highly trained and extremely knowledgeable of all program areas.
S1.2 Protected Area Access Control of Personnel. Packaaes. and Vehicles a.
Insoection Scope (81700)
The access control program for personnel, packages, and vehicles was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan.
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Observations and Findinas Through observations at the primary access point and the vehicle sallyport the inspector determined that the licensee properly controlled access of personnel, packages, and vehicles into the protected area. The protected area access control equipment was inspected and found to be functional and maintained. The inspector also observed use of the X-ray machine and search of packages and material. The operators were j
efficient and properly trained.
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An effective program for searching personnel, packages, and vehicles was maintained.
Equipment operators were efficient and properly traine y
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l S2 Status of Security Facilities and Eauipment S2.1 ' Compensatory Measures a.
l Inspection Scope (81700)
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. The inspector reviewed the licensee's compensatory measures program to determine
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Qhage,ations and Findinos
~ The inspector determined by observation and discussion that the licensee deployed compensatory measures in a manner consistent with the requirements in the physical security plan. Through interviews, the inspector determined that the security personnel
' available for assignment to compensatory security posts were properly trained for those duties. Additionally, the inspector noted that the licensee had an adequate number of on-shift security personnel available to comply with the security plan.
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Conclusions The compensatory measures program was effectively implemented. Security personnel were well trained on the program requirements.
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S3 Security and Safeguards Procedures and Documentation S3.1 - Security Prooram Plans and Procedures a.
Insoection Scope (81700)
The physical security plan and the implementing procedures were inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(p) and the physical security plan.
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~ Observations and Findinos The inspector determined that previous plan changes were submitted to the NRC within the time requirements stated in 10 CFR 50.54(p). Additionally, the inspector concluded that the changes submitted did not reduce the effectiveness of the plan. The inspector
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determined that the licensee maintained an effective management system for the development and administration of plan changes.
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Conclusions Changes to security programs and plans were reported to the NRC within the time -
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S5 Security and Safeguards Training and Qualification
. S5.1 Security Trainina and Qualification Plan a.
Insoection Scooe (81700)
The inspector reviewed the licensee's security training and qualification program to determine adequacy and compliance with the requirements of the security training, qualification, and contingency plans.
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Observations and Findinos 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 shift records that contingency drills were conducted periodically on each shift. Documentation of the drills was maintained on file.
On July 22,1999, the inspector observed firearms training. Excellent safety practices were noted and instructors assisted the security officers as needed.
At various times during the inspection, the inspector observed security officers during the performance of their duties. All security officers displayed excellent knowledge of the procedural requirements for the task they were performing.
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Conclusions An effective training program that included conducting shift contingency drills had been implemented. Documentation of training activities was very good.
S6 Security Organization and Administration
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S6.1 Manaaement Sucoort a.
Inspection Scope (81700)
' The effectiveness and adequacy of management support of the physical security
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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. Additionally, members
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Conclusions Senior management support for the security organization was very good. The security program was implemented by a trained and qualified staff.
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Inspection Scope
- The inspector reviewed the number of trained security officers and armed personnel
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The inspector determined from discussions with security supervisors and a review of the
' security shift personnel roster that there were an adequate number of security officers and armed personnel available to meet the number specified in the physical security
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- The licensee's on-shift security staffing was properly maintained.
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S7.1 : Security Prooram Auc~ttg_ '
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Inspection Scooe (81700)
~ 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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Observations and Findinos-The inspector verified that an audit of the security program had been conducted annually.'The inspector reviewed Security Audit 99-03-I-SECY dated May 26,1999.
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. The inspector interviewed audit perscnnel and confirmed that they were independent of plant security management and supervision.- The inspector determined that the audit of the security and contingency plans were comprehensive and accurately characterized
- the licensee's programs. The inspector noted that a security expert from another utility j
was used as a subject expert on the security audit team. The audit methodology was
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both compliance and performance-based auditing. The techniques employed to
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Jaccomplish the audit included personnel and document reviews, and performance observations. There were no audit findings identified during the audit. Two condition s
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Conclusions The annual audit of the security program was intrusive and properly evaluated performance of individuals.
V. Manaaement Meetinas XI Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on July 23,1999. The licensee acknowledged the findings presente <
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ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee Li Ballard, Supervisor - Quality R. Biggs, Coordinator - Licensing S. Boykin, Security Coordinator.
R. Buell, Manager - Project Management H. Cooper, Security Manager - Corporate D. Dormady, Manager - Plant Engineering H. Hutchens, Superintendent - Plant Security R. King, Director - Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Affairs D. Lorfing, Supervisor - Licensing
~ J. McGhee, Manager - Operations D. Myers, Senior Specialist - Licensing R. Parrion Jr., Security Technician R. Roberts, Manager - Project Outage J. Somerindyke, Supervisor Security Operations A. Shamkarami, Manager - SE S. Woodward, Security Technician Contractors S. Anders, Security Compliance Specialist, Wackenhut Security R. Etu, Shift Supervisor, Wackenhut Security G. Ingrassia, Project Manager, Wackenhut Security T. Kees, Nuclear Security Officer, Wackenhut Security J. Mills, Director, Nuclear Operations, Wackenhut Security S. Robertson, Security Shift Supervisor, Wackenhut Security D. Thomas, Security Compliance Specialist, Wackenhut Security INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors
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2-LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED ltems Opened None items Closed
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items Discussed None-LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED River Bend Physical Security Plan, Revision 18C, dated September 10,1998 River Bend Station Training and Qualification Plan, Revision 13, dated December 8,1998 Records for one individual with revoked unescorted access authorization River Bend Station Procedure AOP-0054," Security Events," Revision 3 River Bend Station Procedure PSP-4-501," Training Program (Security Force Drills),"
Revision 10, dated 6/4/98
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Agility test records on ten security officers Records of contingency drills conducted for the past year interviewed approximately eight security officers
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Audit / Surveillance Reports River Bend Station Quality Assurance Security Audit 99-03-1-SECY dated May 26,1999 i
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