ML20064D350

Responds to 780908 NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Inspec Rept 50-338/78-20.Corrective Actions Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790)

ML20064D350
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Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	10/02/1978
From:	Stallings C VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket No.

50-338 License No.

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Reference:

RII:DRM 50-338/78-20

Dear Mr. O'Reilly:

This is in response to the inspection conducted at North Anna l

Power Station on July 25-28, 1978, and reported in Inspection Report No.

50-338/78-20.

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i We have reviewed the Inspection Report and Notice of Violation and our response to the violation cited is enciesed. This infonnation should be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 2.790(d) of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regula-tions.

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If you have any questions concerning this reply, we wil.1 be glad to discuss them with you or your representative.

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In Reply Refer To:

RII:DRM 50-338/78-20 Virginia Electric and Power Company At'tn:

Mr. W. L. Proffitt Senior Vice President, Power P. O. Box 26666 Richmond, Virginia 23261 Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. D. R. McGuire of this office on July 25-28, 1978, of activities authorized by NRC License No. NPF-4 at North Anna 1 and to the discussion of our findings held with Mr. J. A. Ahladas at the conclusion of the inspection.

The area examined during this inspection was your program for safe-guarding special nuclear material under the applicable provisions of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 73, " Physical Protection of Plants and Materials." Within this area, the inspection consisted of selective examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspectors.

We have examined actions you have taken with regard to previously identified enforcement matters. These are discussed in the enclosed inspection report.

During this inspection it was found that certain activities under your license appear te, be in noncompliance with NRC requirements. These items and references to pertinent requirements are listed in the Notice of Violation enclosed herewith as Appendix A.

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you pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.201 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations. Section 2.201 requires you to submit to this office, within 20 days of your receipt of this notice, a written statement or explanation in reply including:

(1) l corrective steps which have been taken by you and the results achieved; i

(2) corrective steps which have been taken to avoid further noncompliance; i

and (3) the date when full compliance will be achieved. With regard to item A corrective action to prevent recurrence was completed prior to conclusion of this inspection; therefore, e reply is not requested for this item. Details of activities involving safeguards and security measures are exempt from disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(d).

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Enclosures:

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Appendix A, Notice of Violation (Exempt from Disclosure) 2.

Inspection Report No. (Exampt from Disclosure) 50-338/78-20 3.

Inspection Summary (Not Exempt) cc w/ encl:

Mr. J. A. Ahladas, Station Manager North Anna Power Station Box 402 Mineral, Virginia 23117 Mr. S. V. Lowry Senior Resident Engineer P. O. Box 38 Mineral, Virginia 23117 i

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Report l'o. : 50-338/78-20 Docket No.: 50-338 L

License No.: NPF-4 Category: B2 Licensee: Virginia Electric and Power Company P. O. Box 26666 Richmond, Virginia 23261 l

Facility Name: North Anna 1 Inspection at: Mineral, Virginia Inspection conducted: July 25-28, 1978 Inspectors:

D. R. McGuire C. L. Dav's Reviewed by:

M MG/78 I. P. Gillespie,/ Chief IDite Security and Investigation Section i

Safeguards Branch Inspection Summary Inspection on July 25-28, 1978 (Report No. 50-338/78-20)

Areas Inspected:

Routine unannounced inspection of physical security Areas inspected were selected portions of the Security Plan, program.

applicable portions of 10 CFR 73.55 that were to be implemented by May 25, 1977, including Security Organization, Physical Barriers, Access Controls, Communication Controls, Testing and Maintenance, Response Requirements, i

Records and Reports. The inspection involved 40 inspector-hours by two NRC inspectors.

Results:

Of the areas inspected, two items of noncompliance were identified. Infractions - access control (78-20-01), (78-20-02).

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