ML12279A303
| ML12279A303 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 10/11/2012 |
| From: | Peter Bamford Plant Licensing Branch 1 |
| To: | Harden P FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co |
| Bamford P | |
| References | |
| Download: ML12279A303 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555*0001 October 11, 2012 Mr. Paul A. Harden Site Vice President FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Beaver Valley Power Station Mail Stop A-BV-SEB 1 P.O. Box 4, Route 168 Shippingport, PA 15077
SUBJECT:
BEAVER VALLEY POWER STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY PLAN REVIEW
Dear Mr. Harden:
By letter dated Augl,lst 1, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML12216A358), First Energy Nuclear Operating Company submitted the Beaver Valley Power Station Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan, Revision 12.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has been reviewing the submittal and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific question is found in the enclosed request for additional information (RAI). The question was sent via electronic transmission on October 4, 2012, to Mr. Phil Lashley, of your staff. The draft question was sent to ensure that the question was understandable, the regulatory basis was clear, and to determine if the information was previously docketed. In a telephone conversation with Mr.
Lashley on October 5, 2012, it was agreed that a clarification phone call was not necessary, and that a response to this RAI would be submitted by November 13, 2012.
Please contact me at 301-415-2833, if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Peter Bamford, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-334 and 50-412
Enclosure:
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) CHANGES TO THE SECURITY PLAN FIRSTENERGY NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY BEAVER VALLEY POWER STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-334 AND 50-412 By letter dated August 1, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML12216A358), FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (the licensee),
submitted Beaver Valley Power Station's Physical Security Plan (PSP), Training and Qualification Plan (T&QP), and Safeguards Contingency Plan, Revision 12. The enclosure to the letter contained Safeguards Information and has been withheld from public disclosure. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, or Commission) staff is currently reviewing the submittal to ensure compliance with Title 10 of the Code ofFederal Regulations (10 CFR),
Section 50.54(p)(2). The NRC staff has determined that the additional information requested below is needed to complete its review.
Backg round/Reg ulatorv Basis:
Consistent with 10 CFR 73.55(c)(1)(i), the licensee's security plans must describe how the licensee will implement requirements of this section through the establishment and maintenance of a security organization, the use of security equipment and technology, the training and qualification of security personnel, the implementation of predetermined response plans and strategies, and the protection of digital computer and communication systems and networks.
Consistent with 10 CFR 73.55(d)(3), the licensee may not permit any individual to implement any part of the physical protection program unless the individual has been trained, equipped, and qualified to perform their assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with Appendix B of 10 CFR Part 73 and the T&QP.
Consistent with 10 CFR Part 73, Appendix B, Criteria VI, A.3, the licensee shall establish, maintain, and follow a Commission-approved T&QP, describing how the minimum training and qualification requirements set forth in this appendix will be met, to include the processes by which all individuals, will be selected, trained, equipped, tested, and qualified.
Request for Additional Information:
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The critical task matrix (CTM) in the T&QP lists duty positions at the site and the critical tasks for the training and qualification of members of the security organization, consistent with 10 CFR Part 73, Appendix B, Criteria VI. The CTM identifies the conduct of critical task training and qualifications for the duty position of the Alarm Station Operator (ASO).
The CTM indicates that critical tasks 17, 18 and 19 are not required for this position. In Section 4.1 of the PSP, the description of the ASO indicates that one or more of these critical tasks are a function within the duties and responsibilities of ASOs at the site. If this is an administrative oversight, confirm that the ASOs at the site perform these duties and Enclosure
- 2 responsibilities and are required to be trained and qualified in these critical tasks. If the ASOs are not assigned these duties and responsibilities, describe the duty position that is assigned to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with critical tasks 17, 18, and 19, and describe how these personnel are trained and qualified to perform these duties. In addition, appropriate changes should be made during the next revision of the site's PSP and T&QP to ensure that the language clearly describes the duties and responsibilities for each duty position and the minimum training and qualification requirements associated with each duty position.
October 11, 2012 Mr. Paul A. Harden Site Vice President FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Beaver Valley Power Station Mail Stop A-BV-SEB1 P.O. Box 4, Route 168 Shippingport, PA 15077
SUBJECT:
BEAVER VALLEY POWER STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY PLAN REVIEW
Dear Mr. Harden:
By letter dated August 1, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML12216A358), First Energy Nuclear Operating Company submitted the Beaver Valley Power Station Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan, Revision 12.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has been reviewing the submittal and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific question is found in the enclosed request for additional information (RAI). The question was sent via electronic transmission on October 4, 2012, to Mr. Phil Lashley, of your staff. The draft question was sent to ensure that the question was understandable, the regulatory basis was clear, and to determine if the information was previously docketed. In a telephone conversation with Mr.
Lashley on October 5, 2012, it was agreed that a clarification phone call was not necessary, and that a response to this RAI would be submitted by November 13, 2012.
Please contact me at 301-415-2833, if you have any questions.
Sincerely, IRA!
Peter Bamford, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-334 and 50-412
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