ML022250669
| ML022250669 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 08/07/2002 |
| From: | Mauldin D Arizona Public Service Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 192-0118-CDM/SAB/DLK LER 02-S01-00 | |
| Download: ML022250669 (6) | |
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10CFR73.71 David Mauldin Vice President Mail Station 7605 Palo Verde Nuclear Nuclear Engineering TEL (623) 393-5553 P.O. Box 52034 Generating Station and Support FAX (623) 393-6077 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 192-01108-CDM/SAB/DLK August 7, 2002 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001
Dear Sirs:
Subject:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)
Units 1, 2, and 3 Dockets: STN 50-528, STN 50-529, STN 50-530 Licenses: NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74 Licensee Event Report 2002-SOl-00 Attached please find Licensee Event Report (LER) 50-528/2002-S01-00 that has been prepared and submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 73.71(d). This LER reports the discovery of uncontrolled safeguards material in a PVNGS office complex outside of the protected area.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.4, a copy of this LER is being forwarded to the NRC Region IV Office and the PVNGS Senior Resident Inspector.
If you have questions regarding this submittal, please contact Daniel G. Marks, Section Leader, Regulatory Affairs, at (623) 393-6492. Arizona Public Service Company makes no commitments in this letter. The corrective actions described in this LER are not necessary to maintain compliance with regulations.
Sincerely, CDM/SAB/DLK
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E. W. Merschoff J. N. Donohew D. G. Naujock N. L. Salgado A member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing) Alliance Callaway
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APPROVED BY OMB NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES 7-31-2004 NRC FORM 366 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY Estimated burden per response to comply with this mandatory information collection (7-2001)
COMMISSION request: 50 hours5.787037e-4 days <br />0.0139 hours <br />8.267196e-5 weeks <br />1.9025e-5 months <br />. Reported lessons learned are incorporated into the licensing process and fed back to industry. Send comments regarding burden estimate to the Records Management Branch (T-6 E6). U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) 20555-W01, or by Internet e-mail to bjsl@nrc.gov, and to the Desk Officer. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-1 0202 (3150-0104), Offioe of Management and (See reverse for required number of Budget, Washington, DC 20503. If a means used to impose Information collection does digits/characters for each block) not display a currently valid OMB control number, the NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, the information collection.
- 1. FACILTY NAME
- 2. DOCKET NUMBER
- 3. PAGE Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Unit 1 05000528 1
OF 5
- 4. TITLE Safeguards Material Left Unattended
- 5. EVENT DATE
- 6. LER NUMBER
- 7. REPORT DATE
- 8. OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED SEQUENTIAL REV MONTH DAY YEAR FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER MONTH DAY YEAR YEAR PNaloR NO M
Unit 05000529 SFACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER 07 11 2002 202Ve01r00 08d7e0 Unit 305000530
- 9. OPERATING 1
- 11. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR §. (Check all that apply)
MODE 120.2201(b) 20.2203(a)(3)(ii) 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B) 50.73(a)(2)(ix)(A)
- 10. POWER 99 2 120.2201(d) 20.2203(a)(4) 50.73(a)(2)(iii) 50.73(a)(2)(x)
LEVEL 20.2203(a)(1) 50.36(c)(1 )(i)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) 73.71 (a)(4) 20.2203(a)(2)(i) 50.36(c)(1 )(ii)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(A) 73.71 (a)(5) 20.2203(a)(2)(ii) 50.36(c)(2) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(B)
OTHER Voluntary 20.2203(a)(2)(iii) 50.46(a)(3)(ii) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(C)
X Specify in Abstract below or 20.2203(a)(2)(iv) 50.73(a)(2)(i)(A) 50,73(a)(2)(v)(D) in NRC Form 366A 20.2203(a)(2)(iv)
___50.73(a)(2)(i)(B)
___50.73(a)(2)(vi)(D 20.2203(a)(2)(vi) 50.73(a)(2)(i)(C) 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(A) 20.2203(a)(3)(vi) 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(B)
... 20.2203(a)(3)(i) 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(B)
- 12. LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)
Daniel G. Marks, Section Leader, Regulatory Affairs 623-393-6492
- 13. COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT MANU-REPORTA E
MANU REPORTABLE CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT FACTURER TO EPIX SYSTEM MPENT FACTURER TO EPIX
- 14. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED
- 15. EXPECTED MONTH DAY YEAR SUBMISSION YES (If yes, complete EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE)
X NO DATE
- 16. ABSTRACT (Umit to 1400 spaces, i.e., approximately 15 single-spaced typewritten lines)
On July 11, 2002 at approximately 1315 Mountain Standard Time (MST), while Units 1, 2, and 3 were in Mode 1, a Palo Verde worker self-reported a loss of control of safeguards material. The worker left a complete copy of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) Physical Security Plan unattended at his workstation in an office complex outside the protected area. The Security Plan was open but completely covered with other non-safeguards material and thus was not obvious. There was no evidence or indication that suggested that the Security Plan was compromised. The safeguards material was left unattended for a total of approximately 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> and 45 minutes.
Upon discovery, the worker immediately secured the safeguards material and promptly reported the event to Security. Following a determination by Security personnel that a 10 CFR 73.71 loss of safeguards event had occurred, a one-hour notification was made to NRC headquarters.
A similar unattended safeguards material event was reported in LER 50-528/2000-S01.
NRC FORM 366 (7-2001)
NRC FORM 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (7-2001)
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)
- 1. FACILITY NAME
- 2. DOCKET
- 6. LER NUMBER
- 3. PAGE YEAR SEQUENTAL REVISION Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station NUMBER NUMBER Unit 1 05000528 2
F 5 Unit12002 S01 00
- 17. NARRATIVE (If more space is required, use additional copies of NRC Form 366A)
DISCUSSION On July 11, 2002 at approximately 1315 MST a Palo Verde worker self-reported a loss of control of safeguards material. The worker inadvertently left a complete copy of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) Physical Security Plan unattended at his workstation. At approximately 1030 MST the worker left his workstation to attend a meeting. Prior to leaving the workstation, the worker checked his desktop but failed to notice the Security Plan, which was open but completely covered with other non safeguards material. The workstation is located in an office complex outside the protected area. When the worker returned to his workstation at approximately 1315 MST, he realized that the Security Plan had been left unattended. There was no evidence or indication that suggested that the Security Plan was compromised. The worker immediately secured the safeguards material and promptly reported the event to Security (Safeguards Event Program Administrator).
At approximately 1330 MST, the Safeguards Event Program Administrator determined that a 10CFR73.71 loss of safeguards event had occurred. At 1422 MST, a one-hour report was made pursuant to 1 OCFR73 Appendix (G)(I)(c) via the emergency notification system (ENS) (reference ENS 39052).
- 1.
DATE AND TIME OF EVENT (START AND END TIME).
At approximately 1030 on July 11, 2002, a Palo Verde worker inadvertently left a copy of the Palo Verde Security Plan unattended when he left his workstation to attend a meeting. The uncontrolled safeguards material was discovered on July 11, 2002 at approximately 1315 MST. At 1330 MST, the Safeguards Event Program Administrator determined that a 10CFR73.71 loss of safeguards event had occurred. At 1422 MST an ENS report was made to NRC headquarters. The total time that the Security Plan was left unattended was approximately 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> and 45 minutes.
- 2.
LOCATION OF ACTUAL OR THREATENED EVENT IN A PROTECTED AREA, MATERIAL ACCESS AREA, CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA, VITAL AREA, OR OTHER (SPECIFY AREA).
There was no actual or threatened event in the protected area, material access area, controlled access area, vital area or the office complex where the event occurred, which is located in the owner controlled area.
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NRC FORM 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (7-200l)
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)
- 1. FACILITY NAME
- 2. DOCKET
- 6. LER NUMBER
- 3. PAGE SEQUENTAL REVISION Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station NUMBER NUMBER Unit 1 05000528 3 OF 5 2002 --
S01 00
- 17. NARRATIVE (If more space is required, use additional copies of NRC Form 366A)
- 3.
FOR POWER REACTORS, THE OPERATING PHASE, E.G., SHUTDOWN, OPERATING.
At the time of discovery, Units 1, 2 and 3 were in Mode 1 (Power Operations) operating at approximately 99, 98, and 99 percent power, respectively.
- 4.
SAFETY SYSTEMS AFFECTED OR THREATENED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.
There were no systems affected or threatened, directly or indirectly during this event.
- 5.
TYPE OF SECURITY FORCE ONSITE (PROPRIETARY OR CONTRACT).
APS employs proprietary security personnel.
- 6.
NUMBER AND TYPE OF PERSONNEL INVOLVED, E.G., CONTRACTORS, SECURITY, VISITORS, NRC PERSONNEL, OTHER (SPECIFY).
One individual was involved with the event. He was a non-licensed, permanent direct APS employee.
- 7.
METHOD OF DISCOVERY OF INCIDENT, E.G., ROUTINE INSPECTION, TEST, MAINTENANCE, ALARM, CHANCE, INFORMANT, COMMUNICATED THREAT, UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES (GIVE DETAILS).
The loss of control of safeguards material was self-identified and self-reported by the employee who left the material unattended.
- 8.
PROCEDURAL ERRORS INVOLVED, IF APPLICABLE.
PVNGS has a procedure to administratively protect against unauthorized disclosure of safeguards material. The current procedure number is 20DP-0SK43, "Control of Safeguards Documents."
NR*C FORM 36MA (7-200iPJ)
NRC FORM 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (7-200l)
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)
- 1. FACILITY NAME
- 2. DOCKET
- 6. LER NUMBER
- 3. PAGE YEAR SEQUENTAL REVISION Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station NUMBER NUMBER Unit 1 05000528 4 OF 5 Unit I2002 S01 00
- 17. NARRATIVE (If more space is required, use additional copies of NRC Form 366A)
This procedure clearly identifies the requirements for maintaining control of safeguards documents and clearly specifies that while in use, safeguards material shall be under the control of an authorized individual. Further, while unattended, safeguards material shall be stored in an approved locked Safeguards Storage Container.
The responsible individual, although approved to have safeguards access, did not follow the procedure requirements for maintaining control of safeguards documents.
- 9.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TAKEN IN RESPONSE TO EVENT.
The Palo Verde worker who discovered the unattended safeguards material immediately secured the safeguards material, verified that all safeguards material left out was accounted for, and notified Security (Safeguards Event Program Administrator). The Safeguards Event Program Administrator evaluated the event for reportability and made a 1 OCFR73.71 safeguards event log entry (02-07-099). A one-hour report was then made pursuant to 10CFR73 Appendix (G)(I)(c) via the ENS (reference ENS 39052).
- 10. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN OR PLANNED.
The worker responsible for leaving the safeguards material unattended was coached by his Department Leader about his responsibilities concerning the handling and storage of safeguards material. A Condition Report/Disposition Request (CRDR) was generated to document and evaluate the event.
- 11. LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES CONTACTED.
No local, state or federal law enforcement agencies were notified as a result of this event.
- 12. DESCRIPTION OF MEDIA INTEREST AND PRESS RELEASE.
There has been no media interest in this event and a press release related to this event is not planned.
NRC FORM 366A (7-2001)
NRCFORM 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (7-20M)
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)
- 1. FACILITY NAME
- 2. DOCKET
- 6. LER NUMBER
- 3. PAGE Y
SEQUENTAL REVISION Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 05000528NUMBER NUMBER 5 OF 5 Unit1 2002 --
S01 00
- 17. NARRATIVE (If more space is required, use additional copies of NRC Form 366A)
- 13. INDICATION OF PREVIOUS SIMILAR EVENTS.
One previous similar event was reported in August 2000 (reference LER 50-528/2000 S01-00) - a safe containing safeguards material was found unlocked and unattended.
The corrective actions taken for LER 50-528/2000-S01-00 would not have prevented this event.
- 14. KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACT.
Daniel G. Marks, Section Leader, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs, (623) 393-6492 NIC IFORM 36A (I-2u01J