ML16063A473
| ML16063A473 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 03/07/2016 |
| From: | Ray Lorson Division of Reactor Safety I |
| To: | Rausch T Susquehanna |
| Marjorie McLaughlin | |
| References | |
| 1-2015-018, ea-15-266 1-2015-018, ea-15-266 | |
| Download: ML16063A473 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I 2100 RENAISSANCE BLVD., SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-2713 March 7, 2016 EA-15-266 Mr. Timothy S. Rausch President and Chief Nuclear Officer Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC 769 Salem Boulevard - NUCSB3 Berwick, PA 18603-0467
SUBJECT:
NRC INVESTIGATION REPORT NO. 1-2015-018
Dear Mr. Rausch:
This letter refers to the subject investigation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Office of Investigations (OI) conducted at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) operated by Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC (Susquehanna). The investigation, which was completed on December 3, 2015, involved security matters, including an assertion of improper conduct by a security officer, as identified and reported to the NRC by Susquehanna. Details of the investigation are considered sensitive information and, therefore, are not included in this letter, but are described in the non-public Enclosure 1.
Based on the evidence gathered during the OI investigation, the NRC has concluded that a Severity Level IV violation occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's Web site at (http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html). After considering the factors set forth in Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy, and with the approval of the Director, Office of Enforcement, this issue has been characterized as a non-cited violation (NCV). The NRC notes that Susquehanna has taken immediate corrective actions to address any security-related vulnerability.
A response to this letter is not required. However, if you contest this NCV or its significance, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this letter, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region I, 2100 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA 19406; the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at SSES. 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.
Enclosure contains Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information. When separated from its Enclosure, this document is DECONTROLLED.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION T. Rausch 2 In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room and from the NRCs Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. 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 ADAMS.
Please note that final NRC investigation documents, such as the OI report described in this letter, may be available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) subject to redaction of information appropriate under FOIA. Requests under the FOIA should be made in accordance with 10 CFR 9.23, Requests for Records, a copy of which is enclosed for your information.
This enforcement action will be administratively tracked under Inspection Report Nos.
05000387/2016404 and 05000388/2016404. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Raymond McKinley at 610-337-5150.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Raymond K. Lorson, Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-387; 50-388 License Nos. NPF-14; NPF-22 Non-public
Enclosures:
As described (ENCLOSURES CONTAIN OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION (OUO-SRI))
cc w/o encl: Distribution via ListServ cc w/encl; w/OUO-SRI:
J. Gorman, Manager, Nuclear Security D. Allard, Director, PA DEP OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION T. Rausch 2 In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room and from the NRCs Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. 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 ADAMS.
Please note that final NRC investigation documents, such as the OI report described in this letter, may be available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) subject to redaction of information appropriate under FOIA. Requests under the FOIA should be made in accordance with 10 CFR 9.23, Requests for Records, a copy of which is enclosed for your information.
This enforcement action will be administratively tracked under Inspection Report Nos.
05000387/2016404 and 05000388/2016404. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Raymond McKinley at 610-337-5150.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Raymond K. Lorson, Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-387; 50-388 License Nos. NPF-14; NPF-22 Non-public
Enclosures:
As described (ENCLOSURES CONTAIN OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION (OUO-SRI))
cc w/o encl: Distribution via ListServ cc w/encl; w/OUO-SRI:
J. Gorman, Manager, Nuclear Security D. Allard, Director, PA DEP DOCUMENT NAME:S:\Enf-allg\Enforcement\Proposed-Actions\Region1\PUBLIC Susquehanna LICENSEE NCV Unatt Alarm Station EA-15-266.docx ML16063A473 X Non-Sensitive X Publicly Available X SUNSI Review/
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Carpenter via emal DATE 3/01/16 2/18/16 2/18/16 2/18/16 3/2/16
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION Letter to T. Rausch from R. Lorson dated March 7, 2016 D. Dorman, RA D. Lew, DRA M. Scott, DRP R. McKinley, DRP R. Lorson, DRS B. Smith, DRS D. Schroeder, DRP S. Barber, DRP D. Caron, DRS J. Cherubini, DRS S. Galbreath, DRS D. Screnci / N. Sheehan, PAO B. Klukan, ORA B. Bickett, ORA M. McLaughlin / C. Crisden, ORA N. Warnek, ORA J. Greives, SSES SRI T. Daun, SSES RI D. Bearde, RI N. McNamara / D. Tifft, RI Enforcement Coordinators RII, RIII, RIV (D. Gamberoni, R. Skokowski, J. Rollins)
D. Furst, OE R. Carpenter, OGC L. Casey, NRR S. Coker, NSIR J. Teator, OI M. Holmes, OI R1DRPMailResource R1 OE Files (with concurrences)
RidsNRRPMSusquehanna Resource RidsOEMailCenter Resource ROPreportsResource@nrc.gov OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I 2100 RENAISSANCE BLVD., SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-2713 March 7, 2016 EA-15-266 Mr. Timothy S. Rausch President and Chief Nuclear Officer Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC 769 Salem Boulevard - NUCSB3 Berwick, PA 18603-0467
SUBJECT:
NRC INVESTIGATION REPORT NO. 1-2015-018
Dear Mr. Rausch:
This letter refers to the subject investigation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Office of Investigations (OI) conducted at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) operated by Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC (Susquehanna). The investigation, which was completed on December 3, 2015, involved security matters, including an assertion of improper conduct by a security officer, as identified and reported to the NRC by Susquehanna. Details of the investigation are considered sensitive information and, therefore, are not included in this letter, but are described in the non-public Enclosure 1.
Based on the evidence gathered during the OI investigation, the NRC has concluded that a Severity Level IV violation occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's Web site at (http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html). After considering the factors set forth in Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy, and with the approval of the Director, Office of Enforcement, this issue has been characterized as a non-cited violation (NCV). The NRC notes that Susquehanna has taken immediate corrective actions to address any security-related vulnerability.
A response to this letter is not required. However, if you contest this NCV or its significance, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this letter, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region I, 2100 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA 19406; the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at SSES. 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.
Enclosure contains Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information. When separated from its Enclosure, this document is DECONTROLLED.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION T. Rausch 2 In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room and from the NRCs Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. 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 ADAMS.
Please note that final NRC investigation documents, such as the OI report described in this letter, may be available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) subject to redaction of information appropriate under FOIA. Requests under the FOIA should be made in accordance with 10 CFR 9.23, Requests for Records, a copy of which is enclosed for your information.
This enforcement action will be administratively tracked under Inspection Report Nos.
05000387/2016404 and 05000388/2016404. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Raymond McKinley at 610-337-5150.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Raymond K. Lorson, Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-387; 50-388 License Nos. NPF-14; NPF-22 Non-public
Enclosures:
As described (ENCLOSURES CONTAIN OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION (OUO-SRI))
cc w/o encl: Distribution via ListServ cc w/encl; w/OUO-SRI:
J. Gorman, Manager, Nuclear Security D. Allard, Director, PA DEP OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION T. Rausch 2 In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room and from the NRCs Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. 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 ADAMS.
Please note that final NRC investigation documents, such as the OI report described in this letter, may be available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) subject to redaction of information appropriate under FOIA. Requests under the FOIA should be made in accordance with 10 CFR 9.23, Requests for Records, a copy of which is enclosed for your information.
This enforcement action will be administratively tracked under Inspection Report Nos.
05000387/2016404 and 05000388/2016404. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Raymond McKinley at 610-337-5150.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Raymond K. Lorson, Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-387; 50-388 License Nos. NPF-14; NPF-22 Non-public
Enclosures:
As described (ENCLOSURES CONTAIN OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION (OUO-SRI))
cc w/o encl: Distribution via ListServ cc w/encl; w/OUO-SRI:
J. Gorman, Manager, Nuclear Security D. Allard, Director, PA DEP DOCUMENT NAME:S:\Enf-allg\Enforcement\Proposed-Actions\Region1\PUBLIC Susquehanna LICENSEE NCV Unatt Alarm Station EA-15-266.docx ML16063A473 X Non-Sensitive X Publicly Available X SUNSI Review/
Sensitive Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RI/ORA RI/ORA RI/DRS RI/DRP RI/DRP RI/ORA D Schroeder/ S M Scott/ J NAME S Galbreath/ SMG* N Warnek/ NSW* R McKinley/ RRM* B Klukan/ BMK*
Barber for* Colaccino for*
DATE 2/19/16 2/19/16 2/22/16 2/23/16 2/26/16 2/29/16 OFFICE RI/ORA NSIR OGC OE RI/DRS NLO from R NAME B Bickett/ BAB* S Coker via email D Furst via email R Lorson/
Carpenter via emal DATE 3/01/16 2/18/16 2/18/16 2/18/16 3/2/16
- See Previous Page OFFICIAL RECORD OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION Letter to T. Rausch from R. Lorson dated March 7, 2016 D. Dorman, RA D. Lew, DRA M. Scott, DRP R. McKinley, DRP R. Lorson, DRS B. Smith, DRS D. Schroeder, DRP S. Barber, DRP D. Caron, DRS J. Cherubini, DRS S. Galbreath, DRS D. Screnci / N. Sheehan, PAO B. Klukan, ORA B. Bickett, ORA M. McLaughlin / C. Crisden, ORA N. Warnek, ORA J. Greives, SSES SRI T. Daun, SSES RI D. Bearde, RI N. McNamara / D. Tifft, RI Enforcement Coordinators RII, RIII, RIV (D. Gamberoni, R. Skokowski, J. Rollins)
D. Furst, OE R. Carpenter, OGC L. Casey, NRR S. Coker, NSIR J. Teator, OI M. Holmes, OI R1DRPMailResource R1 OE Files (with concurrences)
RidsNRRPMSusquehanna Resource RidsOEMailCenter Resource ROPreportsResource@nrc.gov OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION