ML17279A556

Requests Addl Info Re Util Proposing Amend to Physical Security Plan,Including Schedule for Implementation of Amended Safeguards Requirements & Description of Chain of Responsibility

ML17279A556
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	09/09/1987
From:	Samworth R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Sorensen G WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
References
TAC-65279, NUDOCS 8709170456
Download: ML17279A556 (9)

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SUBJECT:

MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS/SEARCH REQUIREMENTS WPPSS NUCLEAR PROJECT NO.

2 (TAC 865279)

This is to acknowledge receipt of the Washington Public Power Supply System letter dated November 12, 1986, which transmitted a proposed amendment to the WPPSS Nuclear Project No.

2 Physical Security Plan in response to the MiscelP laneous Amendments and Search Requirements.

The submitted document has been reviewed and we have determined that additional information and revisions to the plan are required prior to our approval.

The enclosed comments are based upon pertinent NRC regulations and published guidance describing methods, acceptable to the NRC staff, for implementing specific parts of those regulations.

It is requested that you provide your response to these comments within 30 days from receipt of this letter.

The-reporting and/or record keeping requirements contained in this letter affect fewer than ten respondents; therefore, OMB clearance is not required under P. L. 96P511.

Should you have any questions concerning the enclosed

comments, please contact the reviewer, Gene McPeek, at (301) 492P4968.

Sincerely, Robert B. Samworth, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate V

Division of Reactor Projects - III, IV, V and Special Projects Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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This is to acknowledge receipt of the Washington Public Power Supply System letter dated November 12, 1986, which transmitted a proposed amendment to the WPPSS Nuclear Project No.

2 Physical Security Plan in response to the Miscel-laneous Amendments and Search Requirements.

The submitted document has been reviewed and we have determined that additional information and revisions to the plan are required prior to our approval.

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Should you have any questions concerning the enclosed

comments, please contact the reviewer, Gene McPeek, at (301) 492-4968.

Sincerely, Robert B. Samworth, Project Manager Project Directorate V

Division of Reactor Projects V

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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20036 Hr. G. E. Doupe, Esquire Washington Public Power Supply System P. 0. Box 968 3000 George Washington May Richland, Washington 99532 Hr. Curtis Eschels, Chafrman Energy Facility Sfte Evaluation Council Hail Stop PY-11 Olympia, Mashington 98504 P. L. Powell, Licensing Hanager Washington Pub1ic Power Supply System P. 0.

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Richland, WA 99352 R. B. Glasscock, Director Licensing and Assurance Washington Public Power Supply System P. 0.

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'Docket No. 50-397 WASHINGTON PUBLIC'POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM WASHINGTON NUCLEAR PROJECT, UNIT 2 Comments on Physical Security Plan Changes (Miscellaneous Amendments and Search Requirements)

Provide a schedule for implementing the amended safeguards requireme'nts within 180 days after Commission approval of the proposed security plan.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55.

10 CFR 50.54(x) and (y) limits the suspension of safeguards measures pursuant to 10 CFR 73. 55 to an emergency when the action is immediately needed to protect the public health and safety not operational emergencies involving danger to plant personnel.

Please revise your plan accordingly.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(a) and Generic Letter 87-08 ((&A ¹2).

Specify the chain of responsibility for suspension of safeguards requirements during emergencies.

Reference 10 CFR 50.54(x) and (y) and Regulatory Guide 5.65.

State that vital area access controls will not be dropped for life threatening situations not involving public health and safety.

Reference 10 CFR 50.54(x) and (y) and Generic Letter 87-08 (gM ¹3).

Provide a commitment that the suspension of safeguards measures will be reported in accordance with 10 CFR 73.71.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(a).

Provide a commitment that the search requirements will be implemented within 60 days after Commission approval of the proposed revisions.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(1).

Provide a commitment that a current authorization access list will be established for each vital area.

Reference 10 CFR 73. 55(d)(7)(i)(A).

Provide a commitment that vital area access list shall be updated and reapproved by the cognizant manager/supervisor at least every 31 days.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(7)(i)(A).

Indicate what components of the secondary power supply system will be protected as vital.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(e)(1) and Generic Letter 87-08 (gM ¹18).

Provide a commitment that an access authorization system will be established to limit unescorted access to vital areas during non-emergency conditions to those individuals required to perform specific duties.

Reference 10 CFR 3.55(d)(7)(i).

Provide a commitment to positively control, in accordance with the current approved access list, all points of personnel and vehicle access to vital areas.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(7)(i)(B).

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~ O Provide a commitment that in the case of an individual's involuntary termination for cause, the individual's unescorted facility access will be revoked, and identification badge and other entry devices shall be retrieved prior to or simultaneously upon notification of termination.

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(7)(i)(c).

Provide a commitment that the CAS will be designated as a vital area in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55(e)(1) as amended.

Reference 52 FR 12364.

Provide a commitment to ensure prompt access to vital equipment to accommodate the potential need for rapid ingress or egress of individuals during emergency conditions or situations.

Indicate how this prompt access will be ensured (e.g.,

by issuing override keys to appropriate operators and security force members at the start of each shift, or by other acceptable means).

Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(7)(ii) and Generic Letter 87-08 (/&A ¹6).

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