IR 05000293/2007403
| ML072260043 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 08/10/2007 |
| From: | Ray Lorson Decommissioning Branch I |
| To: | Bronson K Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| References | |
| IR-07-403 | |
| Download: ML072260043 (7) | |
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August 10, 2007
SUBJECT:
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2007403
Dear Mr. Bronson:
July 10, 2007
SUBJECT:
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2007403
Dear Mr. Bronson:
On July 10, 2007, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed an inspection at your Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on July 10, 2007, with Robert G. Smith and others of your staff.
This inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety, common defense and security, and compliance with NRC Orders related to the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information. The inspection was based upon Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC). The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, no violations were identified. No reply to this letter is required.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component for the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Raymond Lorson, Chief Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Docket No.
05000293 License No.
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Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000293/2007403 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION I==
Docket No:
50-293 License No:
DPR-35 Report No:
05000293/2007403 Licensee:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Facility:
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Location:
Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Date:
July 10, 2007 Inspector:
Suresh Chaudhary, Health Physicist Approved by: Raymond Lorson Branch Chief Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety
Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000293/2007403; Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station; Inspection of Additional Security
Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)
The report covered an announced one-day inspection related to safety, common defense and security, and compliance with NRC Orders related to the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information. The inspection was conducted by a regional inspector and was based upon Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001, Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC). The inspector determined that the licensee had developed an adequate program for the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information.
NRC Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
Cornerstone: Physical Security
No findings of significance were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
4OA5 Other Activities
.1 Temporary Instruction 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for
Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC) - 1 sample
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the RAMQC program to assess the licensees implementation of the additional security measures (ASM) imposed by NRC Order EA-05-007, Imposing Additional Security Measures on the Transportation of RAMQC, issued July 19, 2005. The inspectors also reviewed the implementation of the Safeguards Information-Modified Handling (SGI-M) protection requirements specified in NRC Order EA-04-0191, Imposing Requirements for the Protection of Certain Safeguards Information, issued November 5, 2004.
The inspectors reviewed each ASM and SGI-M requirement identified in the orders referenced above. The inspector interviewed personnel and reviewed program documents and implementing procedures.
b. Findings and Observations
No findings of significance were identified. The inspector concluded that Entergy personnel developed an adequate RAMQC program.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
Exit Meeting Summary
On July 10, 2007, the NRC inspector presented the inspection results to Robert Smith.
The inspector confirmed that proprietary and safeguards information were not included in this inspection report.
Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Entergy Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
- M. Gastic, Licensing
- D. Burk, Security Operations Supervisor
- B. McDonald, Radiation Waste Department
- D. Sukanek, Entergy Supervisor
- J. Giarrusso, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, State Liason Officer
LIST OF ITEMS
OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED
OPEN Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)
CLOSED Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)