ML120230004
| ML120230004 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 01/19/2012 |
| From: | Hay M Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Halpin E South Texas |
| References | |
| IR-11-402 | |
| Download: ML120230004 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000498/2011402
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated from enclosure, this
transmittal document is decontrolled.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
January 19, 2012
Mr. Edward D. Halpin
President and
Chief Executive Officer
STP Nuclear Operating Company
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
SUBJECT:
SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION,
UNITS 1 AND 2 - NRC SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2011402
AND 05000499/2011402
Dear Mr. Halpin:
On December 8, 2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security
baseline inspection at your South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. The
inspection covered one or more of the key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRC's
Reactor Oversight Process. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results,
which were discussed on December 8, 2011, with Mr. C. Bowman, General Manger, Nuclear
Safety Assurance, and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspector reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed
personnel.
One NRC-identified finding of very low security significance (i.e., Green as determined by the
Physical Protection Significance Determination Process) was identified during this inspection.
The deficiency was promptly corrected or compensated for, and the plant was in compliance
with applicable physical protection and security requirements within the scope of this inspection
before the inspector left the area. This finding was determined to involve a violation of NRC
requirements. Further, a licensee-identified violation which was determined to be of very low
security significance is listed in this report. However, the NRC is treating these violations as
noncited violations (NCVs) consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
RE GIO N I V
1600 EAST LAMAR BLVD
ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4511
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E. Halpin
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If you contest any NCV in the enclosed report, you should provide a response within 30 days of
the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001; with copies to the
Regional Administrator, Region IV; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspectors at the
South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2.
One crosscutting aspect was assigned to the findings in the area of Human Performance,
associated with Decision Making, Conservative Assumptions, because the licensee failed to
make an effectiveness review to identify possible unintended consequences of the activities
assigned to the alarm station operator H.2.b.. If you disagree with a crosscutting aspect
assignment in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this
inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the Regional Administrator, Region
IV; and the NRC Resident Inspectors at the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station,
Units 1 and 2.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be
available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the
Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Document Access and
Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
However, the material enclosed herewith contains Security-Related Information in accordance
with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security
vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosure will not be made available electronically
for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC's document system
(ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. If
Security-Related Information is necessary to provide an acceptable response, please mark your
entire response Security-Related Information in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow
the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). In accordance with
10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael C. Hay, Chief
Plant Support Branch-1
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos.: 50-498, 50-499
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E. Halpin
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Nonpublic Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report 05000498/2011402 and
w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
cc w/enclosure:
Mr. Charles T. Bowman
General Manager, Nuclear Safety Assurance
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Mr. Steven Sovizral
Manager, Security
STP Nuclear Operating Company
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Mr. Gerard O. Hildebrandt
Manager, Plant Protection
STP Nuclear Operating Company
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
cc w/o enclosure:
Mr. G. T. Powell
Vice President, Generation
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Mr. Kevin Richards
Senior Vice President
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
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E. Halpin
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Mr. David W. Rencurrel
Senior Vice President, Technical
Support & Oversight
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
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E. Halpin
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Distribution w/enclosure:
Ronald Albert, (Ronald.Albert@nrc.gov), Chief, Reactor Security Oversight Branch
Shyrl Coker, (Shyrl.Coker@nrc.gov) NSIR/DSO/DDSO, TWFN/T-3A5M
Clay Johnson, (Clay.Johnson@nrc.gov), NSIR/DSO/DDSO/SPEB, TWFN/3D43
Douglas Garner, (Douglas.Garner@nrc.gov) NSIR/DSP/MWSB, TWFN/4 F6
Branch Chief, RI DRS (James.Trapp@nrc.gov)
Branch Chief, RII DRS/PSB2 (Binoy.Desai@nrc.gov
Branch Chief, RIII DRS/PSB (Richard.Skokowski@nrc.gov)
Senior Resident Inspector (John.Dixon@nrc.gov)
Distribution w/o enclosure:
Electronic distribution by RIV:
Regional Administrator (Elmo.Collins@nrc.gov)
Deputy Regional Administrator (Art.Howell@nrc.gov)
DRP Director (Kriss.Kennedy@nrc.gov)
DRP Deputy Director (Troy.Pruett@nrc.gov)
DRS Director (Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov)
DRS Deputy Director (Tom.Blount@nrc.gov)
Resident Inspector (Binesh.Tharakan@nrc.gov)
Branch Chief, DRP/A (Wayne.Walker@nrc.gov)
Senior Project Engineer, DRP/A (David.Proulx@nrc.gov)
Project Engineer, DRP/A (Jason.Dykert@nrc.gov)
STP Administrative Assistant (Lynn.Wright@nrc.gov)
Public Affairs Officer (Victor.Dricks@nrc.gov)
Public Affairs Officer (Lara.Uselding@nrc.gov)
Project Manager (Balwant.Singal@nrc.gov)
Acting Branch Chief, DRS/TSB (Ryan.Alexander@nrc.gov)
RITS Coordinator (Marisa.Herrera@nrc.gov)
Regional Counsel (Karla.Fuller@nrc.gov)
Congressional Affairs Officer (Jenny.Weil@nrc.gov)
OEMail Resource
RIV/ETA: OEDO (Lydia.Chang@nrc.gov)
DRS/TSB STA (Dale.Powers@nrc.gov)
Security-Related Complete Report - OUO:
SUNSI Review Completed: Y
ADAMS: Yes
Initials: JRL
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SUNSI Review Completed: Y
ADAMS: : Yes
Initials: JRL
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