ML043210115

Full Implementation of the STP Security Plan and Full Compliance with NRC Orders Related to the Revised Design Basis Threat and Security Force Personnel Training

ML043210115
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	11/04/2004
From:	Jordan T Southern Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Dyer J Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
EA-03-086, NOC-AE-04001811, STI 31801408
Download: ML043210115 (3)

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Nuclear Operating Company SOWth Tcxs IWcd eCk GrictinrStaL7on PC &h 2a9 US1wrh. Tc,~s 77433 1 November 4, 2004 NOC-AE-04001811 James E. Dyer Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 South Texas Project Units 1 & 2 Docket Nos. STN 50-498, STN 50-499 Full Implementation of the STP Security Plan and Full Compliance with NRC Orders Related to the Revised Design Basis Threat and Security Force Personnel Training

References:

1. Letter, S. J. Collins to W. T. Cottle, "Issuance of Order Requiring Compliance with Revised Design Basis Threat for Operating Power Reactors," (EA-03-086), April 29, 2003

2.

Letter, S. J. Collins to W. T. Cottle, 'Issuance of Order for Compensatory Measures Related to Training Enhancements on Tactical and Firearms Proficiency and Physical Fitness Applicable to Armed Nuclear Power Plant Security Force Personnel," (EA-03-039), April 29, 2003

3. Letter, J. A. Nakoski to J. J. Sheppard, "South Texas Project Electric Generating Company, Unit I and 2 - Administrative Change To Facility Operating Licenses In Conjunction With Commission Order EA-03-086 Regarding Revised Design Basis Threat; And Revisions To Physical Security Plan, Training And Qualification Plan, And Safeguards Contingency Plan (TAC Nos. MC2974 and MC 2975), " October 28, 2004 This letter is provided in accordance with Condition C of Section III of Nuclear Regulatory Commission Order EA-03-086 (Reference 1) and Condition C.2 of Section III of Order EA-03-039 (Reference 2). STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) has fully implemented the NRC-approved revision to the South Texas Project Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan protecting against the revised design basis threat. STPNOC has achieved full compliance with both referenced Orders dated April 29, 2003.

STPNOC has reviewed the NRC Safety Evaluation Report (Reference 3) documenting the NRC's review and acceptance of the plans. As a result of STPNOC's review several discrepancies were identified. These discrepancies were discussed with your staff in a teleconference on November 4, 2004. STPNOC agreed to provide a list of these discrepancies to the staff under a separate letter. The staff will correct the Safety Evaluation Report following receipt of the letter.

/s I A ST1 31801408

NOC-AE-04001811 Page 3 of 3 If you should have any questi6ns regarding this letter please direct them to Robyn Savage at (361) 972-7438 or Scott Head at (361) 972-7136.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on: INouaibostcBo Vice sident Engineering & Technical Services STI 31801408

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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission **

Attention: Document Control Desk One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Bruce S. Mallett

• Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 76011-8064 Assistant General Counsel for Materials Litigation and Enforcement Office of General Counsel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Senior Physical Security Inspector, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 76011-8064 Jeffrey Cruz U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 289, Mail Code: MN116 Wadsworth, TX 77483 C. M. Canady City of Austin Electric Utility Department 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 A. H. Gutterman, Esquire ***

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP J. J. Nesrsta ***

City Public Service David H. Jaffe ***

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission R. L. Balcom ***

Texas Genco, LP C. A. Johnson ***

AEP Texas Central Company Jon C. Wood ***

Cox Smith Matthews R. K. Temple ***

City Public Service Office of General Counsel U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Secretary of the Commission ***

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission C. Kirksey ***

City of Austin Richard A. Ratliff Bureau of Radiation Control Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3189

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• • • electronic copy STI 31801408