IR 05000482/1997007

Insp Rept 50-482/97-07 on 970203-07.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Physical Security Program, Including,Updated FSAR Records & Repts,Testing & Maint, Assessment Aids,Detection aids-protected Area & Vital Area

ML20135B601
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Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	02/26/1997
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML20135B586	List: IR 05000482/1997007 ML20135B584
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ENCLOSURE l U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION l REGION IV ]

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Docket No.: 50-482  ;

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License No.: NPF-42 Report No.: 50-482/97-07 Licensee: Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation Facility: Wolf Creek Generating Station .;

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~ Location: 1550 0xen Lane, NE i Burlington, Kansas l I

Dates: February 3-7,1997 i i

Inspector: D.' W. Schaefer, Security Specialist Plant Support Branch i l

Approved By: Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch  ;

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2-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY l Wolf Creek Generating Station NRC Inspection Report 50-482/97-07 This routine announced inspection focused on the licensee's physical security progra The areas inspected included review of commitments in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report, records and reports, testing and maintenance, assessment aids, detection aids - protected area, vital area barriers and detection aids, alarm stations, communications, compensatory measures, access control of personnel and vehicles, personnel training and qualification, management support, and security program audi Enaineerina

The Updated Final Safety Analysis Report was consistent with the observed plant physical security plan and procedures (Section E2).

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A very good records and reports program was in place. The security staff was reporting security events correctly. A noncited violation was identified involving the failure of a security officer to secure a patrol vehicle parked inside the protected area (Section S1.1).

• An excellent testing and maintenance program was conducted and was documented. Timely repair of security equipment resulted in a low number of compensatory postings (Section S2.1).

Assessment aids provided excellent assessment of the perimeter detection zone Instrumentation and controls technicians provided excellent service support and repaired problems with closed circuit television cameras in a timely manner (Section S2.2).

A very good perimeter detection system was maintained. The perimeter detection system was properly performance tested. A high alarm rate was noted for three perimeter alarm zones (Section S2.3).

• The vital area barriers and detection system were in place and would be effective in

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providing delay and detection during a penetration attempt. Additionally, the vital area barriers and detection system effectively limited access to only authorized l personnel (Section S2.4). '

• The alarm stations were redundant and well protected. The operators were alert and well trained (Section S2.5).

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, * A good security radio c ommunnation system was maintained. An adequate number l of portable radios were available for members of the security organization l (Section S2.6). l

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• The compensatory measure s program was effectively implemented. The security procedure for compensatoi / measures met the requirements in the security plan, j

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Security personnel were well trained on compensatory requirements (Section S4.1).

• A very good program for searching personnel and vehicles was maintained. A weakness identified involving one of the x-ray machines was corrected. A concern was identified involving the entry turnstiles (Section S4.2).

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(Section S5.1).

• Senior management support for the security organization was strong. The security program was implemented by a well trained and highly qualified staff. The low morale of the security officers was attributed, in part, to the licensee's recent announcement to transition the majority of the security organization from a proprietary to a contract security force (Section S6.1).

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• The 1996 audits of the security program were very good. A weakness was :

identified regarding three security program areas that were not included in the l audits (Section S7.1).

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lli. Enaineerina E2 Review of Commitments in the Updated Final Safety Analysis  !

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l discussed in this report, the inspector reviewed the applicable portions of the l Updated Final Safety Analysis Report that related to the areas inspected. The j

! inspector verified that the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report wording was consistent with the observed plant practice procedures and/or parameter l

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S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activities St.1 Records and Reports (81700-02.01)  ;

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l The inspector reviewed safeguards event logs and security incident reports to l determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.21(b) and (c), j l 10 CFR 26.73, and the physical security plan, b. Observations and Findinas i

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The inspector reviewed the security event logs from April 1 through December 31, 1996. 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 logs and

incident reports were organized in numerical sequence and easy to audit. The '

l licensee's records included trending and analysis of problems with perimeter >

l intrusion detection equipment, closed circuit televisions, and inappropriate actions l (human errors). Trending was very goo * Unsecured Security Patrol Vehicle  ;

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Security incident Report 11-18-1971 identified that on November 17,1996, a security officer had left the passenger door of a security patrol vehicle unlocked. The unattended patrol vehicle had been parked inside the l protected area. Contents of the patrol vehicle included an AR-15 rifle with t 130 rounds of ammunition and a shotgun with 25 rounds of ammunition.

The passenger door of the patrol vehicle remained unlocked for approximately 35 minutes. Another security officer discovered the unlocked

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License Condition 2.E of the Wolf Creek Generating Station Facility Operating

License, as amended, dated June 4,1985, requires that the licensee fully

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implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission approved l . physical security plan.

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Paragraph 1.2.2 of the physical security plan requires that all security duties i be performed in strict accord with approved security procedures.

d Paragraph 6.2.3.10 of Security Procedure SEC 01-103," Patrol Duties,"

, Revision 17, requires patrol officers utilizing vehicles containing weapons to

ensure that the vehicle's windows are rolled up and the doors secured prior to leaving the vehicle unattende The f ailure of the security officer to secure a patrol vehicle is a violation of Security Procedure SEC 01-103. During the exit meeting on February 7, 1997, the inspector stated that this licensee identified event was significant in that it provided an opprs rtunity for a security officer to loose control of weapons and ammunition inside the protected area. This licensee identified and corrected violation is being treated as a noncited violation, consistent with Section Vll.B.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy (50-482/9707-01) Conclusions A very good records and reports program was in place. The security staff was correctly reporting security events. A noncited violation was identified involving the failure of a security officer to secure a patrol vehicle parked inside the protected are S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S2.1 Testino and Maintenance (81700-02.07) Inspection Scope The inspector reviewed the testing and maintenance program to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan, Observations and Findinas The inspector determined through interviews with security officers and supervisors !

and a review of records that repairs to security equipment were completed in a j timely manner. The timely response to repair detection aids, access control equipment, and vital area door locks was instrumental in the extremely low number l of compensatory posting hours for security officer l

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The inspector determined through a review of records that licensee periodic tests ;

were conducted on the following: security computer, closed circuit television cameras and video capture alarm status check, on and off site communications, metal and explosive detectors, X-ray machines, perimeter microwave zones, vehicle barrier system, protected and vital area barriers and portals, protected area lighting,

warehouse fence, and security diesel generator.

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An excellent testing and maintenance program was being conducted and was

properly documented. Timely repair of security equipment resulted in a low number

. of compensatory posting hours for security officer S2.2 Assessment Aids (81700-02.06)

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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 i monitors located in the alarm station Observations and Findinas

, The inspector observed the assessment aids during the hours of daylight and darkness from February 4-5,1997, and determined that the licensee had an

, excellent assessment aids system. The fixed and pan-tilt-zoom closed circuit

television cameras were placed to ensure effective coverage. Camera resolution j was excellent. Additionally, the inspector determined through interviews that

. instrumentation and controls technicians provided excellent service support.

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Conclusions Assessment aids provided excellent assessment of the perimeter detection zone Instrumentation and controls technicians provided excellent service support and routinely repaired problems with closed circuit television cameras in a timely manner.

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compliance with the requirements of the physical security plan. The areas i inspected included the detection systems' capabilities, zoning of the alarm systems,

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The inspector discussed with members of the security force the procedures for conducting the 7-day test of the perimeter microwave system. The detection systems were well designed and maintained. The microwave heads presented a difficult problem for any intruder attempting to enter the plant undetected. The licensee's tests of the systems were performance oriented to ensure that system failures were identified and correcte The inspector noted that recent efforts to reduce the alarm rate for the perimeter intrusion detection system had some positive effect. However, three alarm zones continued to have a significantly higher alarm rat Conclusions A very good perimeter detection system was maintained. The perimeter detection system was performance tested weekly by security officers. A followup item was identified pertaining to the continued high alarm rate for three perimeter alarm zone S2.4 Vital Area Barriers and Detection Aids (81700-02.05) Insoection Scoce The inspector observed the licensee's vital area barriers and detection aids to determine compliance with the requirements of the physical security pla ! Observations and Findinas The inspector determined through observation that the vital areas were appropriately locked and alarmed and that the vital area barriers were adequate to ensure delay of a -'tential adversary, and to ensure that unescorted access was limited to author; _ personnel. The alarm system consisted of balanced magnetic switches at the entry points to the vital areas. The alarms annunciated in continuously manned alarm stations, the vital area door locking mechanisms and alarms were tested every 7 days for operability. Emergency exits from vital areas were locked and alarmed, Conclusions

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I Observations and Findinas l The inspector confirmed 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 i alarm station and secondary alarm station were bullet resistant. The inspector asked questions of the station operators and determined that they were very effectively trained and knowledgeable of their dutie Conclusions

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S2.6 Communications (81700-02.06)  ; Inspection Scoce The communication capabilities were inspected to determine compliance with the ,

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requirements of the physical security plan. The areas inspected included the operability of radio and telephone systems and the capability to effectively communicate with the locallaw enforcement agencies through both of the system Observations and Findinas The inspector confirmed that the licensee had a very good radio and telephone systems capable of meeting all communication requirements of the security organization. The licensee maintained an adequate number of portable radios for use by members of the security organization. However, at times, the " fully charged" radio batteries provided only limited service before they were exchanged for another batter The licensee had approved the installation of a new 900 Mhz radio system at the plant. When installed, the security organization will operate a separate trunk system. Approximately 60-70 hand held multi-channel radios will be provided to the security organizatio .

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A good security radio communication system was maintained. An adequate number of portable radios was available for members of the security organizatio S4 Security and Safeguards Staff Knowledge and Performance

S4.1 Comnensatorv Measures (81700-02.07) Inspection Scop _e The inspector reviewed the licensee's compensatory measures program to determine 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 a review of Security Procedure SEC 50-130, ;

" Compensatory Requirements," that the licensee deployed compensatory measures j

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I The inspector observed the licensee test the turnstile at the entrance to the i protected area. During these tests, the licensee determined that multiple I successive insertions of a security badge into the entrance card readers 'i unlocked the turnstile allowing entry each time into the protected are .

The inspector stated that, although not governed by regulatory requirements, l an improved method of controlling personnel access to the protected area l would allow only one insertion of a security badge to unlock an entry turnstile. A second successive badge insertion to enter the protected area would cause an alarm. As currently designed, the badge readers at the entrance turnstiles would allow an authorized employee to grant protected area access to an unauthorized individua The licensee's configuration of the security building partially mitigates the concern with the turnstiles. As designed, security personnel inside the secondary alarm station are capable of continuously observing employees (and the card readers) as they utilize the turnstiles to enter the plant protected area. The inspector discussed this concern during the exit meeting on February 7,1997, and stated that the licensee's turnstile system satisfied regulatory requirement (2) X-rav Machines The inspector observed the licensee conduct limited testing of the two x-ray machines in the security building. During these tests, it was determined that the monitors for one of the x-ray machines were not showing a complete side-to-side view of items passed through the x-ray tunnel. As a result, J portions of objects passed along the extreme edges of the x-ray belt and the area between the belt and the side of the x-ray tunnel could not be viewed by the machine operator. Specifically, the inspector observed that, whenever an object was passed through one of the x-ray machines along one of the outer edges, approximately 2-1/2 inches of the object could not .

be viewed on either the color or the black and white x-ray machine monito Information Notice 90-67, " Potential Security Equipment Weaknesses,"

dated October 29,1990, specifically informed licensees of similar weaknesses in x-ray machine Prior to the end of the inspection, the licensee had adequately adjusted the x-ray machine to allow for complete viewing of all objects passed through the x-ray tunnel. Additionally, during the inspection, the licensee stated that j

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The inspector reviewed the licensee's security training and qualification program to determine adequacy and compliance with the requirements of the training and j qualification plan and the contingency plan.

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! approved security, training, and contingency plans. The inspector confirmed, by a j review of the composite security training records, that the required training was conducted every 12 month The inspector observed security officers during the performance of their duties. All security officers displayed excellent conduct, and knowledge of the procedural requirement * Medical Examinations The inspector reviewed medical examination records for five armed security officers and one (unarmed) security watchman. The medical records were complete and indicated that the required annual medical examinations were thorough and conducted in a timely manner. The results of the medical examinations were properly documente The inspector identified two armed security officers that had been granted medical waivers in accordance with the above paragraph. The corrected distance vision in the "other" eye for an officer was 20/100(as opposed to the required maximum of 20/40), and the hearing loss at 2,000 Hz for another officer was 60 decibels (as opposed to the maximum of 40 decibels).

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part, that distant visual acuity for armed security individuals shall be i correctable to 20/30in the better eye and 20/40in the other eye with corrective lenses. Additionally, this paragraph also requires that the hearing for armed individuals (at 500 Hz,1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz) shall have no hearing loss greater than 40 decibels at any one frequency. Further, this ,

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the past plant hiring freeze and the current plan to transition the majority of the !

security organization from a proprietary security force to a contract security I compan l l

On January 8,1997, the licensee announced that, based upon a recent " business ;

decision," during the next 2 years, portions of the proprietary security force would l be transitioned to a contract security company. This announcement indicated that the . security superintendent, the security administrative staff, the security training ;

and compliance sections, and shift lieutenants would remain employed by the plan {

The remaining security sergeants, security officers, and watchmen would be transitioned to the contract security compan '

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S7.1 Security Proaram Audit (81700 02.01) insoection Scope The audits of the security program were inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(p), the physical security plan, and Technical Specification 6.5.2. Observation and Findinas The inspector confirmed that security program audits had been conducted at least every 12 months as required. The inspector reviewed Quality Evaluations Audit Reports listed in the attachment. The inspector interviewed audit personnel and confirmed that they were independent of plant security management and plant security management supervision. Additionally, the inspector reviewed Self Assessment Reports and Surveillance Reports listed in the attachmen During the exit meeting on February 7,1997, the inspector stated that three areas of the overall security program had not been included in the audits. These areas included: protected and vital area detection aids, assessment aids, and communications. The inspector did not identify any specific violations of regulatory requirements, but this observation is considered a weakness in the licensee's overall audit of the security program, Conclusions Individually, the 1996 audits of the security program were adequate. A weakness was identified regarding three security program areas that were not included in the audit V. Manaaement Meetinas X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on February 7,1997. The licensee acknowledged the findings presente I l

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i i l PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED l ' Licensee i i

j J. Birk, Specialist, Access Screening i

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l G. Burchart, Manager, Human Resources L T, Damashek, Supervisor, Licensing l

D. Erbe, Supervisor, Security Operations l R.' Flannigan, Manager, Nuclear Engineering Safety and Licensing C. Fowler, Manager, Integrated Plant Scheduling J. Johnson, Superintendent, Security S. Koenig, Supervisor, Quality Evaluations l M. Lutz, Coordinator, Security Administration O. Maynard, President and Chief Executive Officer B. McKinney, Plant Manager W. Norton, Manager, Performance improvement and Assessment

! P. O'Connor, Specialist, Access Screening C. Reekie, Engineering Specialist 111, Licensing E. Schmotzer, Manager, Purchasing and Material Services C. Younie, Manager, Operations NRC F. Ringwald, Senior Resident inspector INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors l

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED AND CLOSED Open

i 50-482/9707-01 NCV Failure to Lock Security Patrol Vehicle j Closed i 50-482/9707-01 NCV Failure to Lock Security Patrol Vehicle

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I l-2- l LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Security event logs from April 1 through December 31,1996, and miscellaneous security incident reports Wolf Creek Plant Procedurec: l AP 27-004 Controlling Safeguards Information, Revision 1 AP 27-005, Cargo Search, Revision 2 SEC 01-108, Security System Performance Testing, Revision 41 SEC 01-402, Security Personnel Training and Qualification, Revision 13 l SEC 50-130, Compensatory Requirements, Revision 35

Wolf Creek Plant Access Training, ACAD 93-009, Revision 27 (partial)

Surveillance Reports:

Controlling Safeguards information, January 16,1996 )

Security Contingency Drills, January 24,1996

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I SEL 96-019, Material / Cargo Entry, May 1,1996 SEP 96-020, Key Issue and Control, August 23,1996

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Security and Visitor Control, August 6,1996

Fitness For Duty and Access Control, September 10,1996 Security Officer Training Records (composite listing)

Background investigation (file) Records for Four Individuals Granted Unescorted Access Authorization to the Protected Area Medical Records for Six Members of the Security Organization Security System Testing Logs for 1996 (partial) Regarding: Detection Probability, Manholes, Passive Barrier Tests, Shift Device Tests, Weekly Device Tests, and Visual Alarm Displays