ML20041G490
| ML20041G490 | |
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|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde, Humboldt Bay, 05000000 |
| Issue date: | 03/16/1982 |
| From: | Engelken R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Van Brunt E ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
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| ML20041G488 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 8203220374 | |
| Download: ML20041G490 (1) | |
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,p.3 March 16, 1982 Docket Nos. 50-528, 50-529, 50-530 Arizona Public Service Company P. O. Box 21666 Phoenix, Artsona 85036 Attention: Mr. E. E. Van Brunt, Jr.
Vice President, Nuclear Projects IE INFORMATION NOTICE NO. 82-07: INADEQUATE SECURITY SCREENING PROGRAMS Gentlemen:
The enclosed Information Notice provides early notification of a series of incidents that may have safety significance.
It is expected that recipients will review the Information Notice for possible applicability to their facilities.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office.
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R. H. Engelken Regional Administrator
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8202040112 IN 82-07 UNITEDS STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY C0fEISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C.
20555 March 16, 1982 IE INFORMATION NOTICE N0. 82-07:
INADEQUATE SECURITY SCREENING PROGRAMS Description of Circumstances:
In recent months, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) inspection program has determined that some contractors and subcontractors at operating nuclear power plants are not meeting all of the screening requirements set forth in the contracting licensee's facility security plan.
In some cases, individuals were certified as meeting the minimum screening requirements when, in fact, employment records had not been properly screened. Licensees who did not have effective audit programs did not discover the inadequate screening conducted by their contractors or subcontractors.
This has resulted in uncleared individuals being granted unescorted access to vital areas.
Becaun inadequate screening programs could undermine other safeguards features at a facility, this practice may pose a threat to public health and safety.
Contractors and subcontractors shnuld be made aware that they are required to screen their employees according to the requirements specified in the licensee's approved security plan. Clear specification of these screening requirements in the work contract is one method of ensuring this awareness.
Licensee audits of contractor and subcontractor procedures regarding unescorted access to protected and vital areas could be another safeguard against inadequate screening programs. These audits would provide reasonable confidence that the security h
plan conmitments were being met.
In summary, establishment of proper screening is essential because of the large number of contractor and subcontractor employees granted unescorted access to protected and vital areas during certain periods of plant operation. This information notice highlights the licensee's responsibility to ensure adequate screening. This notice is provided as early notification of a potentially significant matter.
It is expected that recipients will review the information for possible applicability to their facilities and take appropriate action as necessary.
No written response to this information notice is required.
For additional information regarding this subject, contact the Regional Administrator of the appropriate NRC Regional Office.
Attachment:
Recently issued IE Information Notices
Attachment IN 82-07 March 16, 1982 RECENTLY ISSUED 1E INFORMATION NOTICES Information Date of Notice No.
Subject Issue Issued to 82-06 Failure of Steam Generator 03/12/82 All power reactor Primary Side Manway Closure facilities holding Studs an OL or CP 82-05 Increasing Frequency of 03/10/82 All power reactor Drug-Related Incidents facilities holding an OL or CP 82-04 Potential Deficiency of 03/10/82 All power reactor Certain AGASTAT E-7000 facilities holding Series Time-Delay Relays an OL or CP 82-03 Environmental Tests of 03/04/82 All power reactor Electrical Terminal Blocks facilities holding an OL or CP 82-01 Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 02/26/82 All power reactor Rev. 1 Lockout Resulting from facilities holding Westinghouse W-2 Switch an OL or CP Circuitry. Modification 80-32 Clarification of Certain 02/26/82 All facility, Rev. 1 Requirements for Exlusive-materials and Use Shipements of Radio-Part 50 licensees active Materials
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82-02 Westinghouse NBFD Relay 01/27/82 All power reactor Failures in Reactor.
facilities holding Protection Systems at an OL or CP Certain Nuclear Power Plants 82-01 Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 01/22/82 All power reactor Lockout Resulting from facilities holding Westinghouse W-2 Switch an OL or CP Circuit Modification 81-39 EPA Crosscheck Program -
12/23/81 All power reactor Low Level Radiciodine in facilities holding Water Test Program an OL or CP OL = Operating License CP = Construction Permit