IR 05000482/1998001
| ML20199B327 | |
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| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 01/23/1998 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| 50-482-98-01, 50-482-98-1, NUDOCS 9801280232 | |
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ENCLOSURE U.S.' NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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REGION IV
Docket No.
50-482
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License No.
NPF42 Report No.
50-482/98-01 Licensee:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
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Facility:
Wolf Creek Generating Station Location:
1550 Oxen Lane, NE Burlington, Kansas Dates:
January 12-16,1998-Inspector:
D. W. Schaefer, Security Specialist, Plant Support Branch Approved By:
Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Attachment:
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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Wolf Creek Generating Station NRC Inspection Report 50-482/98-01
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- This was an announced inspection of the licensee's physical security program. The areas t
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aids, compensatory measures, security system power supply, security event logs, security training and qualification, and protection of safeguards information.
Plant Sucoort Effective vital area and protected area barriers and deisction systems were maintained
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(Sections S2.1 and S2.2).
The compensatory measures program was effectively implemented (Section S2.3).
- A proper security backup power supply system was maintained (Section S2.4).
- A proper program had been established for reporting security events. A noncited
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violation was identified involving the failure to immediately dispatch an officer to
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investigate a vital sector portal alarm (Section S3.1).
A very good security training program had been implemented (Section SS.1).
- An effective program was in place to protect safeguards information (Section S8.1).
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3-Report Details IV. Plant Suonort S2 Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S2.1 Protected Area Barrier and Detection Aids a,
trilpeglion Scooe (71750 and 81700)
The inspector reviewed the protected area barriers and detection aids to determine compliance with the requirements of the physical security plan. The areas inspected included the features of the protected area barriers and the design and capabilities of the detection aids system.
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Observations and Findinas
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The inspector conducted a walkdown inspection of the protected area barriers and determined that the barriers were installed and maintained as described in the physical security plan. Additionally, the inspector determined that the protected area barriers provided penetration resistance to both forced and surreptitious entry and was adequate to ensure delay of a potential adversary.
The inspector observed the licensee test the perimeter microwave system at the main protected area. The detection system was well designed and maintained. All attempts to intrude into the protected area were detected. The licensee's tests of the system were performance based to ensure that system failures were discovered and corrected.
Additionally, the inspector verified that all alarms annunciated in the continuously manned security alarm stations.
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Conclusions Very good protected area barriers and detection systems were maintained. During performance testing of the detection system at the main protected area, all attempts to intrude into the protected area were detected.
S2.2 Vital Area Barriers and Detection Aids
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Ith oection Scoog (81700)
The inspector observed the licensee's vital area barriers and detection aids to determine l
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The inspector determined through observation and testing that the vital areas were appropriately iccked and alarmed and that the vital area barriers were adequate to ensure delay of a potential adversary. The inspector's random observations determined that unescorted access into vital areas was limited to authorized personnel. The alarms annunciated in continuously manned alarm stations. Emergency exits from vital areas were locked and alarmed.
The inspector observed the licensee test the vital area door locking mechanisms and detecUon aids. All tests were properly conducted and all attempts to intrude into the vital areas were detected. The licensee's tests of the vital area detection system were performance based to ensure that system failures were discovered and corrected.
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Conclusions Effective vital area barriers and detection systems were in place that would provide delay and detection to individuals attempting unauthorized entry.
S2.3 Compensatory Measures a.
Insoection Scone (81700)
The inspector reviewed the licensee's compensatory measures program to determine compliance with the requirements of the physical security plan. The areas inspected
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included deployment of compensatory measures and the effectiveness of those measures.
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Observations and Findings The inspector confirmed through observations that the licensee deployed compensatory measures in a manner consistent with the requirements in the physical security plan.
The inspector determined through interviews that the security personnel assigned to compensatory security posts were properly trained for those duties.
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Osnclusions The compensatory measures program was effectively implemented. Security personnel were well trained on the program requirements.
S2.4 Security System Power Supply a.
Insoection Scone (71750)
The security system power supply was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the physical security plan.
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Observations and Findinas The inspector reviewed the licensee's design and operation of the security backup power supply system that provided emergency power to required security equipment. The inspector also reviewed the licensee's testing records for this equipment. As designed, upon simulating a loss of off site power, the interna! battery system immediately took over supplying required components of the security systems with power until the security diesel generator automatically started and assumed the load. The test required the system to remain on the security diesel for approximately 50 minutes. This test of the system was conducted every week as a part of the preventive maintenance and testing program. The inspector determined through a review of records and interviews of security staff that the security backup power supply system performed as required. The inspector also verified through interviews with alarm station operators that, upon transfer to the backup power system, an automatic indication was received in the alarm stations.
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Conclusions A very good security backup power supply system was in place. Weekly tests of this system indicated that it performed very well.
S3 Security and Safeguards Procedures and Documentation S3.1 Security Event Logs a.
[aspection Scooe (81700)
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 Findinas The inspector reviewed the security event logs from September 1 to December 14,1997.
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. The 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 also included trending and analysis of the major categoiles of events The licensee's security event tog for the fourth quarter 1997 and Secunty incident Report No.11-24-1187 identified that on November 24,1997, the central alarm station operator failed to immediately dispatch an officer to investigate an alarm at a vital sector portal.
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The licensee's investigation determined that at approximately 1:24 p.m., November 24, l
1997, the alarm station operator received an alarm at vital sector portal No.13291 and
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that a security officer was not dispatched to assess the cause of this alarm until
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- 1:39 p.m., approximately 15 minutes later. The licensee determined that human error by operators in the central and secondary alarm stations caused this event.
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The licensee's corrective actions included job counseling sessions with the two alarm station operators and thorough discussion of this event with all alarm station console operators. The licensee emphasized to all alarm station operators that their first priority was response to vital sector alarms.
Section 6.2.3 of Security Procedure SEC 01-110,"CAS/SAS Operational Duties,"
Revision 19, requires, in part, that the operator in the security central alarm station immediately dispatch security personnel to investigate all alarms associated with vital sector portals.
The licensee's failure to immediately dispatch security personnel to investigate the security alarm on vital sector portal No.13291 is a violation of Section 6.2.3 of Security Procedure SEC 01 110. This nonrepetitive, licensee-identified, and corrected violation is
- being treated as a noncited Violation consistent with Section Vll.B.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy (50-482/9801-01).-
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C_onclusions A good program for reporting security events was in place. The security staff was
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correctly reporting security ovents. A noncited violation was identified involving the
failure to irr. mediately dispatch an officer to investigate a vital sector portal alarm.
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- Secui ty and Safeguards Staff Training and Qualification S5.1 Security Training and Qualification a.
Insoection Scoce (81700)
The inspector reviewed the licensee's security training and qualification program to
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determine adequacy and compliance with the requirements of the security, training, and
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Observations and Findinos The security organization conducted all required training in accordance with its approved security, training, and contingency plans. The inspector confirmed,- by a review' of the
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- composite security training records, that the required training was conducted every
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12 months.
The inspector interviewed a member that recently completed initial security cfficer training. The inspector determined through interviews that the licensee's initial training
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duties. All security officers displayed excellent conduct and knowledge of the procedural requirements.
The inspector reviewed training and qualincation records for six security officers. The training records were complete and maintained in a very orderly fashion The results of the medical examinations were properly documented in the training records. The inspector interviewed security officers and confirmed that the medical examinations were thorough.
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Conclusions A very good security training program had been implemented. Medical examinations for security officers were thorough and well documented.
S8 Miscellaneous Security and Safeguards issues (MC 81810,92700,92904)
S8.1 Protection of Safeguards Information t
a, Insoection Scooe (81810)
The inspector reviewed the licensee's program for protection of safeguards information to determine adequacy and compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.21.
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Observations and Findinos The inspector reviewed 11 of the 14 locations used to store safeguards information. The inspector determined through interviews and observations that the licensee conformed to the regulatory requirements regarding the protection of safeguards information. The licensee restricted access to safeguards to authorized persons with a need to know and disclosed this information only to authorized persons. When unattended, safeguards information was stored in a locked security storage container, and the combination to each container was known only by authorized individuals. Additionally, while in use or otherwise outside of a locked security storage container, safeguards information was under the control of an authorized individual.
The inspector also verified that each page of documents containing safeguards information was conspicuously marked. Additionally, the front of each document was conspicuously marked, and these documents were reproduced only to the minimum extent necessary. The licensee property destroyed documents containing safeguards information via shredding. Additionally, when transmitted outside an authorized place of use or storage, these documents were packaged to conceal the presence of safeguards
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Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on January 16,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented.-
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ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensem O. Maynard, President and Chief Executive Officer C. Warren, Vice President Operations / Chief Opereting Officer R. Andrews, Engineering Specialist, Licensing M. Angus, Manager, Licensing and Corrective Actions T. Damashek, Supervisor, Licensing D. Erbe, Acting Superintendent, Security R. Flannigan, Manager, Nuclear Engineering S. Good, Security Administrative Coordinator N. Hoa:Jiey, Manager, Support Engineering D. Hooper, Senior Engineering Specialist, Licensing J. Johnson, Manager, Resource Protection S. Koenig, Supervisor, Quality Evaluations B. McKinney, Plant Manager M. McKinney, Supervisor, Security Training R. Muench, Vice President, Engineering E. Peterson ll, Supervisor, Quality Control K. Petersen, Supervising Engineer, Training R. Sims, Manager, Systems Engineering F. Stockwell, Supervisor, Civil Design C. Younie, Manager, Operations NRC F. Ringwald, Senor Resident inspector INSPEC_ TION PROCEDURES USED IP 71750 Plant Support Activities IP 81700 Physical Security Program for Power Reactors i
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i i-2-LIST OF ITElJIS OPENED AND CLOSED ltems Opened 50-482/9801-01 NCV Failure to immediately dispatch an officer to investigate a vital sector porial alarm i
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504 82/9801-01 NCV Failure to immediately dispatch an officer to investigate a vital sector portal alarm LIST OF DOCUMENTATION REVIEWED Safeguards Event Log from September 1 to December 14,1997 Safeguards Event Log Trending Report,1997 Composite computer listing of security officer training in 1997 Weekly Device Test Log (Tuesday / Days) for Security Diesel Generator Wolf Creek Procedure AP 27-004, " Controlling Safeguards information," Revision 1 Wolf Creek Procedure INC C-3307, " Fence Sensor System Preventive Maintenance,"
Revision 9 Wolf Creek Procedure INC C-3308, " Fence Sensor Protection Units Preventive Maintenance,"
P.avision 6 Wolf Creek Procedure INC C-3311," Security System Remote Multiplexer Preventive Maintenance," Revision 11 Wolf Creek Procedure INC L-3320, " Card Reader Preventive Maintenance," Revision 5 Wolf Creek Procedure MPM H401-01, " Security Building Standby Diesel Generator Semi-Annual Preventive Maintenance," Revision 4 Wolf Creek Procedure SEC 01 108, " Security System Performance Testing," Revision 42 Wolf Creek Procedure SEC 01-110, "CAS/SAS Operational Duties," Revision 19 Wolf Creek Procedure SEC 50-130,"Compensatnry Requirements," Revision 36
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