IR 05000482/1997016
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| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 10/21/1997 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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= U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ~
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T Docket No.:
502482 License No.:
NPF-42 Report No.:
50-482/97-16 Licensee:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
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Facility:
Wolf Creek Generating Station
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Location:.
1550 Oxen Lane, NE Burlington, Kansas Dates:
October 6 10,1997
. inspector:
D. W. Schaefer, Security. Specialist,' Plant Support Branch
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Approved By:
Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety-
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-2-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Wolf Creek Generating Station NRC Inspection Report 60 482/97-16
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_5 This was an announced aspection of the licensee's physical security program. The areas
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inspected included access authorization, alarm stations, communications, access control of personnel, packages, and vehicles, testing and maintenance, assessment aids, security program plans and procedures, security event logs, management support, security audit program, and review of licensee event reports.
Bant Soccort All background investigation screening files reviewed were complete and thorough.
- An excellent program for denying or revoking unescorted access authorization was in place. The licensee had an appeal process, and personnel denied access were i
advised of their right to appeal that denial (Section S1.1).
l The alarm stations were redundant and well protected. Alarm station operators
were alert and well trained. A new security computer system scheduled to be ins *alled in 1998 will provide additional enhancements to the overall security l
program (Section S1.2).
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An adequate security radio communication system was maintained. An adequate
number of portable radios was available for members of the security organization (Section S1.3).
A very good program for searching personnel packages and vehicles was maintained
(Section S1.4).
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An excellent testing and maintenance program was conducted and documented.
- Timely repair of security equipment resulted in a low number of compensatory postings (Section S2.1).
Assessment aids were excellent and provided effective and complete assessment of
the perimeter detection zones. The video capture system provi9d enhanced ability to determine the cause of perimeter security alarms. Licensee technicians provided excellent service support and routinely repaired problems with closed-circuit television cameras in a timely manner (Section 2.2).
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Changes to security programs and plans were reported within the required time
frame, implementing procedures met the performance requirements in the physical security plan (Section 3.1).
A very good records and reports program was in place. The security staff was
correctly reporting security events (Section 3.2).
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3-Senior management support for the secunty organization was very Lood. The
security program was implemented by a well trained and highly qualified staff (Section 6.1).
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Overall, the audits of the security program were adequate, A weakness was
identified regarding two security program areas that were not included in the audit program (Section 7.1).
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[V. Pfar1LS_upantt S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activities Sl.1 -
Access Authorization a.
lasoection Scone (81700-02.011 The Access Authorization Program was inspected to determine compliance with the l
requirements of the security plan and Regulatory Guide 5.66. The areas inspected
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included the review of background investigation files for individuals presently l.
granted unescorted access and for individuals that have been denied unescorted access.
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The inspector reviewed records and conducted intrtviews to determine the adequacy of the program. The inspector also reviewed information concerning the licensee's verification of identity, employment history, educational history, credit his'ory, criminal history, military service, and the character and reputation of the applicants before granting individuals unescorted access to protected and vital areas.
The inspector reviewed six background investigation files. Three of the files resulted in denial of access. The files were complete and thorough. The licensee's program ior denying or revoking unescorted access authorization was excellent. The inspector reviewed the rationale used by the licensee in its decision for denial, The persons denied access were notified of the denial of access and of their right to review and reply to anything in the recoiJs used as a reason for the access denial.
These persons were also provided with information on the appeal process that was available to them, c.
Conclusions All background investigation screening files reviewed were complete and thorough.
An excellent program for denying cr revoking unescorted eccess authorization was in place. The licensee had an appeal process, and personnel denied access were advised of their right to appeal that denial.
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Insoection Scone (81700-02.011 The alarm stations were inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan. The areas inspected included the requirements and capabilities of
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the alarm stations, redundancy and diversity of stations, protection of the alarm stations, and systems security.
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Observations 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.
The licensee has approved the installation of a nevr security computer system.
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When installed in late 1998, this system will provide additional enhancements to the overall security program, c.
Conclusions The alarm stations were redundant and well protected. Alarm station operators were alert and well trained. A new security computer system scheduled to be installed ir 1998 will provide additional enhancements to the overall security program.
S1.3 Communications a.
Insoection Scoce (81700-02.01)
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 enforcement agencies through both of the systems, b.
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The inspector verified that the licensee had an adequate 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.
The licensee had approved the installation of a new 900-MHz radio system. When installed in 1998, the security organization will operate a separate radio trunk system. The rew radio system will provide increased transmission range.
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Conclusions An adequate security radio communication system was maintained. An adequate number of portable radios was available for members of the security organization.
S 1.4 Protected Area Access Control of Personnel, Packages and Veticles a.
insoection Scone (81700-02.01}
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 Findinos The inspector determined through observations at the primary and secondary access f acilities, 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 functie.al and well maintained.
The inspector also observed use of the X-ray machine and search of packages and material at the primary and secondary access facilities and at the warehouse search j
area. Tha operators were efficient and well trained, c.
Conclusions A very good program for searching personnel packages and vehicles was maintained.
S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S2.1 Testino and Maintenance a.
Insoection Scone (81700-02.02)
The inspector reviewed selected portions of the testing and maintenance program to determine compliance with the requirements of the security plan.
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Observations and Findinns The inspector determined through interviews with security officers and supervisors and a review of records that repairs to security equipment were completed in a timely manner. The timely response to repair detection aids, access control equipment, vital area portals, alarm station equipment, and closed-circuit television cameras resulted in an extremely low number of compensatory postings, The inspector determined through interviews and a review of records that proper tests were conducted on the following: closed-circuit television cameras and video capture alarm status checks, alarm station monitors, metal and explosive detectors,
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-7-X-ray machines,' alarm station equipment; protected area lighting, protected area fence, perimeter microwave zones (probability testing), protected and vital area portals, manholes, and the security diesel generator, c.
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An excellent testing and maintenance program was conducted and documented.
Timely repair of secuhty equipment resulted in a low number of compensatory postings S2.2 Assessment Aids
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insocction Scoce (81700-02.02)
The inspector reviewed the assessment aids to determine compliance with the physical security plan. The areas inspected included the closed-ricuit television monitors located in the alarm stations.
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Observations and Findings The inspector observed the assessment aids during the hours of daylight from October 8 9, 1997, and determined that the licer'see overall assessment aids system was excellent. The inspector verified through observation that the fixed i
closed circuit television cameras were positioned to ensure proper coverage of the perimeter security alarm zones. The camera resolution was excellent. Additionally, the video capture system enhanced the licensee's ability to immediately identify the
- cause of perimeter security alarms. The inspector determined through interviews and a review of records that licensee technicians provided excellent service support.
Licensee records indicated that operational problems with assessment equipment were corrected in a timely manner, c.
Conclusions Ar.sessment aids were excellent and provided effective and complete assessment of the perimeter detection zones. The video capture system provided enhanced ability to determine the cause of perimeter security alarms. Licensee techniwans provided excellent service support and routinely repaired problems with closed-circuit television cameras in r, timely manner.
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Insoection Scoce (81700-02.03)
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 Findinas The inspector determined that previous plan changes were submitted within the required time frame and changes submitted did not reduce the effectiveness of the plan. The inspector reviewed implementing procedures for adequacy, ensured that the licensee maintained an effective management system for the development and administration of procedures, and that changes to the procedures did not reduce the effectiveness of the licensee's security program.
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Conclusions Changes to security programs and plans were reported within the required time frcma, implementing procedures met the performance requirements in the physical security plan.
3.2 Security Event Logs a.
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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, b.
Observations and Findings The inspector reviewed the security t. vent togs from January 1 through September 30,1997. 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. Tha logs and supporting security incident 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 events.
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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 determi.ned that the security program was implemented by a well trained and highly qualified security staff. All members of the security organization had a-clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities, c.
Conclusions
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- security program was implemented by a well trained and highly qualified staff.
_S7 Quality Assurance in Security and Safeguards Activities S7.1 LSanurity Proaram Audits a.
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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, b,
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.The inspector verified that security program audits had been conducted at least'
- every 12 months as required. The inspector reviewed Quality Audits and Evaluation 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.
--The inspector noted that two areas of the security program had not been included in the audits. These areas included: (1) vital area barriers and detection aids. and (2) the security emergency power system. The inspector did not identify any
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Conclusions individually, the audits of the security program were adequate. A weakness was identified regarding two security program areas that were not included in the audit program.
S8 Miscellaneous Security and Safeguards issues (92700 and 92904)
l S8.1 (Closedl Licensee Event Reoort 50-482/97-002-00: Uasecured Safeguards Container l
in accordance with 10 CFR 73.71(b), the licensee telephon!cally reported to the NRC on January 24,1997, (Event 31654), that container (cabinet) No. 61, used to store safeguards information, was found "not fully locked" during, the performance of the annual safeguards cabinet lock combination change. The conteiner was located inside the document services records vault room, inside the protected area.
Access to the records vault room was controlled and limited to designated plant administrative staff.
The licensee stated that container No. 61 was found not fully locked, in that the combination tumblers were in the " day lock" position, i.e., the container appeared to be locked but can be unlocked by turning the tumblers a partial turn. The licensee completed an audit of the contents of the container, and no documents we'a missing. There were no signs of the container or lock having been comproraised.
The licensee also stated that at the time of the discovery, direct vault access was limited to 51 specific employees. Each employee had approval for direct access to the records vault and was either qualified as a safeguards recipient or was qualified as a safeguards custodian. Any persons not on the approved list were required to be escorted by one of the access-approved employees.
The licensee's investigation determined that the root cause of the event was personnel arror. Personnel had f ailed to spin the container lock tumbler to ensure that the container was securely locked.
The licensee's 30-day Licensee Event Report 97-002-00, dated February 21,1997, accurately summarized this event. The inspector determined that this event did not violate the requirements of 10 CFR 73.21 in that the (unlocked) safeguards container was located inside a locked vault. The vault door was secured with a-combination lock, and allindividuals having authorized access to this vault had also been authorized access to safeguards informatio _----
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The licensee's investigation determined that on January 28,1997, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a routine security key inventory was performed and all security keys were accounted for. At approximately 8:41 p.m., Januar*; 28,1997, another key inventory was performed and key No. 8839 was ioentified as missing from the high
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security key box. (Note: While the key would allow unauthorized access to vital areas, an alarm would be received in the central and secondary alarm stations for
l any vital door opened with a key.) The licensee's search of surrounding areas and extensive interviews with security personnel did not locate the missing key. A review of computer alarms did not identify any unexplained openings of vital area doors.
The licensee stated that between 1:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., January 29,1997, the security locksmith changed all high security keys' cores on vital area doors. During this time, security personnel maintained a heightened awareness of plant activities.
The licensee's investigation determined that the root cause of the event was inadequate administrative control of security keys. Corrective action included changing the lock core for all vital area doors and locking the key cabinet. The inspector verified that the key cabinet was maintained locked.
The licensee's 30-day Licensee Event Report 97-003-00, dated February 21,1997, accurately summarized this event. This event did not violate requirements of the licensee's security plan.
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XI Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on October 10,1997. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented.
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LIIACHMENI SU?PLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED LiceDita O. Maynard, President and Chief Executive Officer R. Andrews, Engineering Specialist, Licensing M. Angus, Manager, Licensing and Corrective Actions J. Birk, Specialist. Access Screening
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G. Boyer, Chief Administrative Officer T. Damashe. :.pervisor, Licensing R. Flannigan.<,anager, Nuclear Engineering Safety and Licensing S. Good, Assistant Secur,ty Administrative Coordinator S. Haten, Licensing N. Hoadley, Managtr, Suppert Engineering G. luon, Supervisar, Warehouse J. Johnson, Sur stintendent, Security M. Lutz, Coordinator, Security Administration B. McKinney, Plant Manager D. Moore, Manager, Maintenance R. Muench, Vice President, Engineering J. Peerson, St pervisor, Access Screening E. Schmotter, Manager, Purcl.asing and Material Services R. Sims, Manager, System Engineering L. Stevens, Supervisor, Nuclear Safety Engineering C. Warren, Vice President Operations / Chief Operating Officer NflC F. Ringwald, Senior Resident inspector C. Johnson, Reactor inspec',or INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81700 Physical Security Progrem for Power Reactors IP 92700 On-site Review of Licensee Event Reports
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LIST OF ITEMS OPENED CLOSED AND DISCUSSED ltems Closed 50 482/9702 00 LER Unlocked Safeguards Container
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50 482/9703 00 LER Lost Security Key LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Security event logs from January 1 through September 30,1997, and 7 incident reports Vehicle Access Log, SECF 01207 01 (September 22 through October 8,1997)
Background investigation records for 3 individuals granted and for 3 individuals denied-unescorted acceas authorization Testino Rmords: Auaust 1-31.1997 Shif t Device Test Log, SECF 01 108 01, Rev 3 Weekly Device Test Log, Sundays / Nights, SECF 01 108-03, Rev 4 Weekly Device Test Log, Tuesday / Nights, SECF 01 108 05, Rev 5 Weekly Device Test Log, Wednesday / Nights, SECF 01 108 06, Rev 3 Weekly Device Test Log, Thursday / Nights, SECF 01 108 07, Rev 1 Weekly Device Test Log, Wednesday, Days, SECF 01 108 08, Rev 3 Weekly Device Test Log, Saturday / Nights, SECF 01 10810, Rev 3 Weekly Device Test Log, Tuesday / Days, SECF 01 10811, Rev 1 Detection Probability Testing Results, SECF 01 10812, Rev 0 Manhole Test Log, SECF 01 10813, Rev 1 Audit /Self Assessment Renorts Security Response Plan, SEL 97 004, dated 4/08/97 Secondary Entry Station Control, dated 7/07/97 P_lacLEvaluac.an Reoorts Review of Problem identification Reports for 1 Year, dated 4/23/97 Security Contingency Drills, dated 5/06/97 Review of Industry Experience Via the Nuclear Network, dated 6/27/97
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ElanLfaaklation Checklists Ingress to the Protected Area, dated 1/30/97 Licensee Designated Vehicle Inspection, dated 1/31/97 Vehicle Barrier and Protected Area Boundary Walk Down, dated 2/25/97 Non Licensee Designated Vehicle Search and Entry, risted 2/28/97 l
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Control of Licensee Designated Vehicles, dated 5/21/97 Control of Licensee Designated Vehicles, dated 6/27/97 Control of Licensee Designated Vehicles, dated 7/08/97 Sscurity Procedures SEC 01202, Personnel Access to the Protected Area, Revision 33 SEC 01207, Vehicle Access Control, Revision 34