IR 05000498/1998012

Insp Repts 50-498/98-12 & 50-499/98-12 on 980223-27.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Physical Security Program,Including Review of Access Authorization Program,Testing & Maint & Security Program Plans

ML20217C904
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	03/24/1998
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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Shared Package
ML20217C897	List: IR 05000498/1998012 ML20217C892
References
50-498-98-12, 50-499-98-12, NUDOCS 9803270215
Download: ML20217C904 (13)

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ENCLOSURE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION IV

Docket Nos.: 50-498 50-499 License Ncs.: NPF-76 NPF-80 Report No.: 50-498/98-12 50-499/98-12 Licensee: Houston Lighting & Power Company Facility: South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: FM 521 - 8 miles west of Wadsworth Wadsworth, Texas Dates: February 23-27,1998 i Inspectors: Thomas W. Dexter, Senior Physical Security Specialist j Plant Support Branch

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Approved By: Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch Division Reactor Safety Attachment: Supplemental Information

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-2-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 NRC inspection Report 50-498/98-12; 50-499/98-12 This routine, annour.ced inspection focused upon specific areas of the licensee's physical security program. These areas included review of access authorization program, communication, testing and maintenance, security program plans and procedures, security training and qualification, management support and management effectiveness. Implementation of the security and access authorization programs continues to be excellen Plant Sucoort

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Implementation of the access authorization program was excellent. The staff was knowledgeable and performed their duties in an excellent manner. Management support for the program was excellent. Background investigations were completed in a comprehensive and thorough manner, The licensee had implemented excellent procedures for the behavioral observation program. Supervisors were fully knowledgeable of their behavioral observation responsibilities. The reinstatement, updating, transfer, and temporary accass program elements were property administere An excellent program for denying or utrg unescorted access was in place. An excellent psychological assessmen' pOrvn had been established. (Sections S1.1,1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, and 1.6)

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Excellent radio and telephone commuincation systems were maintained. An adequ'ste number of portable radics with batteries were available for members of the security organization. (Section S1.7)

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All access control equipment functioned as required. Testing of access control equipment was excellent. (Section S2.1)

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Changes to security programs and plans were reported within the required time fram Overall, implementing procedures met the performanca requirements in the physical security plan. (Section S3.1)

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An excellent security training program had been implemented. Documentation of training activities was very good. (Section S5.1)

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New x-ray equipment was recently purchased for the access control buildings. Senior management support for the security organizatien was excellent. Security program management was excellent. (Sections 6.1 and 6.2)

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-3-Report Details IV. Plant Support S1 Conduct of Security and Safeguards Activities S Access Authorization Prooram Activities and Oroani7ation Insoection Scooe (81700)

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Training and qualifications Observations and Findinos Responsibility for overall management of the program was assigned to the Human Resources Department. The access program director or designee was responsible for making a final determination whether unescorted access would be granted. The inspector determined from a review of records and interviewing access authorization program staff members that the program properly addressed background investigation, criminal history checks, psychological evaluation, plant access training, fitness-for-duty training, and drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, supervisors were required to successfully complete Supervisory Continual Behavioral Observation Training. The psychological evaluation, plant access training and supervisory continual behavioral observation training were given to each individual on a computer at the processing facility. The inspector interviewed all members of the access authorization staff and determined that they were knowledgeable of their duties and performed them in an excellent manner. The inspector also determined from interviews of personnel that senior management support for the program was excellen Conclusions implementation of the access authorization program was excellent. The staff was knowledgeable and performed their duties in an excellent manner. Management support for the program was excellent.

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- Character and reputation Observations and Findinas The inspector verified documentation in 12 background files and determined that all elements of a successful background investigation were completed in accordance with i I

the physical security plan and Regulatory Guide 5.66. The inspector verified that when the licensee reviewed periods of employment and unemployment, they also specifically i verified employee activities during periods of unemploymen Conclusions I

Comprehensive and thorough background investigations were complete S1.3 Behavioral Observation Program Insoection Scoce (81700)

The licensee's behavioral observation program was inspected to determine whether supervisors and managers met program requirements. Supervisors were interviewed to I determine their understanding of the continuous behavioral observation program. The inspector reviewed one of the licensee's investigations involving supervisory implementation of the behavioral observation progra Observations and Findinas The implementation of the continual behavior observation program and procedures was verified against the program requirements. The procedures covered all of the program elements effectively. Supervisors were very knowledgeable of the program's requirements and the expectations placed on them to effectively implement the progra The investigation docdmentation was excellent. The investigation was completed by a trained investigator independent of the security organization.

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-5- Conclusions The licensee had implemented excellent precedures for the behavioral observation program. Supervisors were fully knowledgeable of their responsibilities within the program. This is a program strengt S Reinstatement. Uodatino. Transfer. and Temocrary Unescorted Access Authorization Insoection Scoce (81700)

Records were reviewed to determine if the licensee was reinstating, updating, transferring, and granting temporary unescorted access in accordance with the security 1 plan and Regulatory Guide 5.6 Observations and Findinas The inspector determined that access authorization files of reinstatement, updating, transfer, and/or temporary unescorted access on individuals contained all required information. The licensee had ensured that all requirements were met prior to granting ;

unescorted access to any individua l Conclusions l The reinstatement, updating, transfer, and temporary access program elements were administered properl St.5 Denial or Revocation of Unescorted Access Insoection Scoce (81700)

, A review of the licensee's system for denial or revocation of unescorted access

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authorization was conducted to determine if the licensee had implemented a proper procedure for the denial or revocation of unescorted access of an employee of the licensee, contractor, or vendor. The inspector reviewed 12 files of individuals who had

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! Observations and Findinas The licensee had excellent implementing procedures for revocation of unescorted access of an employee of the licensee, contractor, or vendor. The files were complete and included letters of notification of denial, reason for denial, and the individual's right to appeal the denia Conclusions An excellent program for denying or revoking unescorted access was in plac .

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The inspector reviewed the licensee's program for administering psychological tests and the methodology of evaluating the result Observations and Findinas The licensee had developed an effective procedure for the psychological evaluation portion of the program. A psychological test was given at the plant site during initial training as a part of the licensee's computer data-based training. The testing was always proctored to prevent compromise and persons taking the test were positively identifie )

The licensee was aware of NRC informathn notices addressing access authorization concerns in the area of psychologica! lestin i The licensee had contracted with a psychologist to evaluate the test results of individuals )

seeking access. The inspector interviewed the contract psychologist and verified that he followed industry standards in reviewing test results. The inspector also verified during the interview that, if the psychologist was absent from the area, his replacement would use the same set of standards to reach approximately the same evaluation that the contract psychologist would have mad c. Conclusions An excellent psychological assessment program had been establishe S1.7 Communi"%ons Insoection Scone (81700)

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1 Observations and Findinas l The inspector verified that the licensee had excellent radio and telephone systems capable of meeting all communication requirements of the security organization. The !

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-7- CQuG!W1iQat Excellent radio and telephone communication systems were maintained. An adequate number of portable radios with batteries were available for members of the security organizatio S Status of Security Facilities and Equipment S2.1 Testina and Maintenance a. Insoection Scooe (81700)

The testing and maintenance program was inspected to determine compliance with the requirements of the physical security pla b. Observations and Findinas The inspector observed testing of the explosive and metal detectors and the package X-ray equipment on February 26,1998. The access equipment tested were Mark 100 AT (Astrophysics Corp.) metal detectors; ITI Entry Scan explosive detectors, Model 85s; and Scanray Model 10 X-ray machines. The testing was conducted using the licensee's test equipment. There were no observed weaknesses identified in the detection procedures, and all of the detectors and X-ray machine performed acceptably. The individual conducting the testing was thorough and very organized while conducting the testing. Testing and maintenance was a program strength, c. Coriciusions All access control equipment functioned as required. Testing of the equipment was a program strengt S3 Security and Safeguards Procedures and Documentation S3.1 Security Proaram Plans and Procedures a. Insoection Scoce (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, b. 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 i inspector reviewed implementing procedures for adequacy, ensured that the licensee maintained an effective management system for the development and administration of i

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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 training records that contingency drills were conducted on shift. Documentation of the shift drills was maintained on fil Additionally, the inspector observed security officers during the performance of their duties. All security officers displayed excellent knowledge of the procedural l requirements for the task they were performing.

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implemented. Documentation of training activities by the security shifts and training section was very goo S6 Security Organization and Adrninistration S6.1 Manaaement Sucoort 'nsoection Scoce (81700)

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. Observations and Findinas The inspector determined by discussions with security force personnel that the security program received excellent support from senior management. For example, new state-of-the-art X-ray equipment was recently purchased and security officer training was being conducted on the new equipment during the inspectio Conclusions Senior management support for the security organization was excellen S6.2 Manaaement Effectiveness Insoection Scooe (81700)

The effectiveness and adequacy of the security management staff's administration of the security program were evaluate Discussion The security program was managed by a well trained and highly qualified security staf Management effectiveness of the security organization was excellent. The inspector determined from interviews with security personnel that management of the security organization had improved significantly from past year Conclusion Management of the security program was excellen V. Management Meetings X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on February 27,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented. No proprietary information was identified by the licensee.

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l PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee P. Arrington, Assistant Licensing Specialist D. Brune, Senior Access Coordinator l J. Bowles, Supervisor, General Employee Training

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J. Drymiller, Supervisor, Security G. Frasier, Access Coordinator Associate l J. Groth, Vice President, Nuclear Operations

! M. Hall, Senior Operations Coordinator, Security l W. Hinson, Manager, Employee Relations i A. Harrison, Senior Consulting Engineer L. Martin, Vice President Nuclear Assurance and Licensing

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W. Mookhoek, Licensing Engineer J. Northrop, Security System Engineer i C. Pinkett, General Manager, Human Resources l l R. Piggott, Senior Quality Assurance Specialist l R. Rehkugler, Director of Quality L. Smith, Records Supervisor ]

M. Smith, Manager, Plant Support Quality l R. Young, Senior Access Coordinator

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NRG l W. Sifre, Resident inspector

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l LIST OF INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED i

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-2-LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED South Texas Project Physical Security Plan, Revision 7A, January 14,1997

South Texas Project Procedure OPGPO9-ZA-0001, " Plant Access Authorization Program,"

Revision 9, February 19,1998

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I South Teilas Project Procedure OHRPO1-ZA-0001, " Unescorted Access Evaluation Process," J Revision 3, December 19,1996 South Texas Project Procedure OPGPO9-ZA-0003. " Continual Behavior Observation Program,"

Revision 4, February 18,1998 South Texas Project Security Force Instruction #2201, " Patrol and Alarm Response," Revision 5, February 4,1998 South Texas Project Security Force Instruction #2402, " Alarm Station Operator," Revision 3, November 13,1997 Access Authorization Files on 12 individuals Licensee Investigation concerning contractor behavior that resulted in access denia i l

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