ML19263C460
| ML19263C460 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 01/31/1979 |
| From: | Gilleland J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19063C789 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7902230005 | |
| Download: ML19263C460 (2) | |
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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY CHATTANOOGA. TENNESSEE 37401 500C Chestnut Street Tower II January 31, 1979 Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regien II - Suite 3100 101 Marietta Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
Enclosed is our response to W.
B. Kenna's January 8, 1979, letter, RII:KHB 50-259/78-34, 50-260/78-37, and 50-296/78-35, concerning activities at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant which appeared to be in noncompliance with NRC requirements.
We have reviewed the above inspection report and find no proprietary information in it.
Very truly yours, J. E. G111 eland Assistant Manager of Power Enclosure 79022300d6 yggg on =a cors;
t ENCLOSURE RESPONSE TO INSPECTION REPORT R11:KHB 50-259/78-34, 50-260/78-37, 50-296/78 W. B. KENNA'S LETTER TO N. B. HUGHES DATED JANUARY 8, 1979 FINDINGS A.
Paragraph 73.55(d)(1) of 10 CFR Part 73 requires, in part, that at the point of access into the protected area, search of all individuals shall be made for the detection of firearms, explosives, and incendiary devices.
Contrary to the above, on Decenber 18, 1978, at approximately 1930-1945 hours, at least six persons entering the protected area were not searched for firearms, explosives, and incendiary devices.
Specifically, one individual being patted down after causing an annunciation of the metal detector was not required to remove his headgear during the pat down.
Also, a group of five persons entered the protected area and passed through the metal detector at approximately the same time causing several annunciations. The individuals were stopped by a Public Safety Of ficer but not searched for firearms, explosives, or incendiary devices prior to being permitted access to the protected area.
This is a deficiency.
B.
Paragraph 73.55(d)(2) of 10 CFR Part 73 requires, in part, that at the point of personnel access to the protected area, all hand-carried packages shall be searched for devices such as firearms, explosives, and incendiary devices.
Contrary to the above, on December 18, 197S, at approximately 1930-1945 hours, at least four persons entered the protected area with hand-carried packages which were not searched for devices such as firearms, explosives, and incendiary devices.
This is a deficiency.
RESPONSE
Corrective Steps Taken Administrative action has been taken against the security force personnel responsible for the deficiency.
Corrective Steps Taken to Avoid Further Noncompliance Additional training sessions were conducted on January 20, 1979, reemphasizing security employees' search responsibilities and knowledge of search procedures.
Date Full Compliance Achieved Full compliance was achieved January 20, 1979.