IR 05000458/2003002
| ML032390459 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/2003 |
| From: | Troy Pruett Division of Nuclear Materials Safety IV |
| To: | Hinnenkamp P Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| IR-03-002 | |
| Download: ML032390459 (10) | |
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August 26, 2003
SUBJECT:
RIVER BEND - NRC SAFEGUARDS INSPECTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER - INSPECTION REPORT 05000458/2003-002
Dear Mr. Hinnenkamp:
From July 14 to 18, 2003, the NRC completed an inspection of your River Bend facility. The enclosed report documents the inspection findings that were discussed on July 18, 2003, during a pre-brief with you and other members of your staff and on August 7, 2003, at a telephonic exit meeting with R. King and other members of your staff.
This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with an Order issued on February 25, 2002, which required your site to implement specific measures related to the security of your facility. The inspection utilized Temporary Instruction 2515/148, Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards Interim Compensatory Measures, to verify implementation of the Order as clarified in your responses dated March 15, May 8, June 13, and September 3, 2002. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selected examination of procedures and representative records, observations of activities, and interviews with personnel.
The material enclosed herewith contains Safeguards Information as defined by 10 CFR 73.21 and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals is prohibited by Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Therefore, the material will not be placed in the Public Document Room.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of the non Safeguards Information portions of this letter, its enclosure, and your response will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public
DOCUMENT CONTAINS SAFEGUARD INFORMATION Entergy Operations, Inc-2-DOCUMENT CONTAINS ENCLOSURE(S) CONTAIN(S) UPON SEPARATION THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED Electronic Reading Room). Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely,
/RA/ MPShannon for Troy W. Pruett, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket: 50-458 License: NPF-47
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report 05000458/2003-002 w/Attachment:
Supplemental Information
REGION IV==
Docket:
50-458 License:
NPF-47 Report No.:
05000458/2003-002 Licensee:
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:
River Bend Station Location:
5485 U.S. Highway 61 St. Francisville, Louisiana Dates:
July 14 through August 7, 2003 Inspectors:
Gregory A. Pick, Senior Physical Security Inspector Lawrence E. Ellershaw, Senior Reactor Inspector Joseph L. Taylor, Reactor Inspector Accompanying Personnel:
James R. Larsen, Physical Security Inspector Approved By:
Troy W. Pruett, Chief, Plant Support Branch Attachment:
Supplemental Information
DOCUMENT CONTAINS SAFEGUARD INFORMATION DOCUMENT CONTAINS ENCLOSURE(S) CONTAIN(S) UPON SEPARATION THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED SUMMARY OF FINDINGS IR 05000458-2003-02; Entergy Operations, Inc; on 7/14-8/7/2003; River Bend Station, TI 2515/148, Verification of Compliance With Interim Compensatory Measures Order.
The inspection was conducted by one senior physical security inspector, one senior reactor inspector, and one reactor inspector.
Cornerstone: Physical Security
On February 25, 2002, the NRC imposed by Order, Interim Compensatory Measures to enhance physical security. The inspectors determined that, overall, the licensee appropriately incorporated the Interim Compensatory Measures into the site protective strategy and access authorization program; developed and implemented relevant procedures; ensured that the emergency plan could be implemented; and established and effectively coordinated interface agreements with offsite organizations.
- The inspectors identified an unresolved item regarding loss of security equipment as required by Item B.2.a.(1) of the Order. This item remains open pending review by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (Section III.A.2).
- The inspectors identified an unresolved item related to patrols of the owner-controlled area as required by Item B.4.e of the Order. This item remains open pending review by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (Section V.E.2).
DOCUMENT CONTAINS SAFEGUARD INFORMATION DOCUMENT CONTAINS ENCLOSURE(S) CONTAIN(S) UPON SEPARATION THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee K. Aitken, Senior Security Lead Coordinator B. Allen, Emergency Preparedness Manager L. Ballard, Supervisor, Quality J. Clark, Operations Shift Manager T. Gates, Manager, Systems Engineering P. Hinnenkamp, Vice President Operations J. Hurst, Senior Emergency Planner J. Holmes, Manager, Technical Support A. James, Security Superintendent R. King, Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance J. Leavines, Manager, Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Affairs B. Starnes, Supervisor, Security Operations NRC P. Alter, Senior Resident Inspector ITEMS OPENED URI 05000458/2003002-01 Loss of security equipment (Section III.A.2).
URI 05000458/2003002-02 Failure to effectively perform owner-controlled area patrols (Section V.E.2)
DOCUMENT CONTAINS SAFEGUARD INFORMATION DOCUMENT CONTAINS-2-DOCUMENT CONTAINS ENCLOSURE(S) CONTAIN(S) UPON SEPARATION THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED PARTIAL LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Letter RBF1-02-0040, Entergy Operations, Inc. - Response to Issuance of Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures, dated March 15, 2002 Letter RBF1-02-0076, Entergy Operations, Inc. - Clarification of Response to Issuance of Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures, dated May 9, 2002 Letter RBF1-02-0100, Entergy Operations, Inc. - Supplemental Response to Issuance of Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures, dated June 12, 2002 Letter RBF1-02-0134, Entergy Operations, Inc. - Final Response to Issuance of Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures, dated September 3, 2002