ML20127D145
| ML20127D145 | |
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| Site: | Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png |
| Issue date: | 08/10/1992 |
| From: | Philips J NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM) |
| To: | Tutak R AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| FOIA-92-255 NUDOCS 9301150108 | |
| Download: ML20127D145 (3) | |
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No erncy records sub;ect to the reasest have been located.
No add tional arncy records $ub;ect to the request have been located.
Requested records are availab'e through another pubhc distribution program. See Comments section, Agency records sub ect to the request that are identified in Append.m(es) are already available for pubhc inspection and copying at the NRC Pubhc Document Room,2120 L St eet N.W., Wash ngton, DC.
Agency records subject to the request that are.Jentified in Appendix {es) are being made available for public inspection and copying at the NRC Pubhc Document Room,2120 L Street, N W., Washington, DC, in a folder under this FOIA number.
T he nonproprietary version of the proposal (s) that you agreed to accept in a telephorie conversation with a member of my staff is now being made available
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for pubhc msu ction and copymg at the NRC Pubhc Document Room,2120 L Street, N W., Washington, DC, in a folder under this FOI A number.
Agency records subject to the request that are identified in Appendides) may be inspected and copied at the NRC Local Pubhc Document Ruom identified in the Comments section, E nciosed is mformation on how you may obtain access to and the chJrtys for copying records located at the NRC Public Document Room,2120 L Street, N W. Webmgton DC Agency records subject to the request are enclosed.
Records Abect to the request have been referred to another Federal arncybes) for review and direct response to you.
F ees You WW be bued by the NRC for fees tota:mg $
You *dl recewe a refund from the NRC in the amount of $
in view of N RC's respcnse to this request, no further dction es be,ng (3 ken on appeal letter dated
,No PART 11. A-INFORMATION WITHHELD FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
/ Certain information in the requested records is being withheld from public disclosu e pursuant to the exemptions described in and for the reasons stated r
in Part it, B, C, and D Any released portions of the documents for which only part of the record is being withheld are being made available for public s inspection and copying in the NRC Pubhc Document Room,2120 L Street N W, Washington, DC in a folder under this FOl A number.
s COMME NTS The enclosed record is identified on the enclosed Appendix A.
- Reproduction did not exceed 100 free pages.
Consequently, you will not be billed by the HRC for processing.
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,PART 11.8-APPLICABLE EXEMPTIONS Records subject '.o the f equest that are described in the enclosed Appendin(es) are be;ng withheld in their entirety or in part under the Exemption Wls) and for the reason (s) given below purwent to 5 U.S C. 552(b) and 10 CF R 9.17(a) of N RC regulations.
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- 1. %e wsthheld anformation is properly classified pursuant to E=ecutive Orde. (Enemption 1)
- 2. The withheld inforrn stion relates so6ety to the entemai personnei rules and procedu es of NRC (( semption 2) r
- 3. The withheld etoerriat,an is specificath, esempted from pubi c d.sclosues by statute indicated. (E nemptic.n 3)
' W Sections 14114$ of th9 Atomic Energy Act, which prohibits the drsclosure of Restricted Data oe Formerly Reitneted Data (42 U.S C. 21612165).
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O The withheed onioimation is a trade secret or comrnevoat or fmanciai rf cemation that is t:eing withheld for the reasonW indicated. (Exemption 4)
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The stema! by each denying offmal ident.fied in Part ll.C may be appealed to the AppeHate Officiaf identif ed there. Any such appeat must be made m wnting wohin 30 days of rece pt of this response. Appeats must be addressed, as appropecate, to the Executive Director for Operations, to the Secretary of the Commission, or to the Inspec& Geneest, U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington.DC 20555. and should clearly state on the enveloce and in the letter that it 6 an " Appeal from an Imteat FOI A Decision."
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Appendix A' F01A 92-255 To be withheld in part Qalg Description Exemption 1.
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Consuuers Power Company ATIN: Vt11iam L. Beckman Plant Manager l
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Charlevoix, MI 49720 Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine safeguards inspection conducted by Ms. G M. Christof fer of this of fice on March 11-15, 1991, of activttles at Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant authorized by NRC Operating License No. OPR-6, and to the discussion of our findings with you and other members of your staf f at the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifled areas examined during the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective eramination of procedures and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel.
No violations of NRC requirements were Identified during the course of this inspection, Areas examined during this inspection concern a subject matter which is exempt from disclosure according to Part 73, Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 73.21(c)(2), This information must be handled and protected in accorcance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73,21. Consequently, our report of this inspection will not be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this insoection.
Sincerely, L. Robert Greger, Chief Reactor Programs Branch
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Report No. 50-155/91004(0R55) l.tcense No. OPR-6 Licensee: Consumers Power Company 194' West Parnall Road i
Jackson, MI 49201 I
Facility Name: Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant Inspection At: Big Rt.k Point, Charlevoix, Michigan
- nspection Dates: March 11-15, 1991 i
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3 I n 5 P f.C l l o n_. S urm a.ry Inspection on March 11-15,,1991_(Report No. 50.1.55/9J 004,(DR$5))
A rea s._ ! n spec,t ed : Routine, unannounced physical security inspection involving:
Management Support; Security Program Plans; Audits; Protected and Vital Area physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Alarm Stations; Com unications; and Power Supply.
Rejults:
The licensee was found to be in compliance with NRC requirements-within the areas examined. A positive downward trend pertaining to the number of loggable events for unsecured vital area doors was identified, This downward trend was due in part to installation of new equipmont and attention to detail by personnel, licensee management attention to security is good, (DETAILS - SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION) i Enclosure Contains SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION Upon Separation This mOstroo95 910403 Page is Decontrolled PDR ADOCK 05000155 O
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Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant 10269 US 31 North Charlevoix, MI 49720 Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine safeguards inspection conducted by Ms. G. M. Christoffer of this office on March 11-15, 1991, of activities k
at Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant authorized by NRC Operating License
- h No. OPR-6, and to the discussion of our findings with you and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identified areas examined during the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and g
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No violations of NRC requirements were identified during the course of this inspection.
Areas examined during this inspection concern a subject matter which is exempt from disclosure according to Part 73. Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 73.21(c)(2). This information must be handled and protected in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21. Consequently, our report of this inspection will not be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely, L. Robert Greger, Chief Reactor Programs Branch
Enclosure:
Inspection Report Information in this recvd vas ddated No. 50-155/91004(DRSS) i, ace:dwn 3; h the Wa 'J :-dv#v
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REGION III Report No. 50-155/91004(DRSS)
License No. OPR-6 Licensee: Consumers Power Company 1945 West Parnall Road Jackson, HI 49201 Facility Name:
Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant Inspection At:
Big Rock Point, Charlevoix, Michigan Inspection Dates: March 11-15, 1991
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Ames h. Creed, Chief Date safeguards Section Inspection Summary Insper'.lon on March 11-15, 1991 (Report No. 50-155/91004(DRSS))
Xrer~s' inspected:
Routine, unannounced physica fsecurity inspection involving:
Ranagement Support; Security Program Plans; Audits; Protected and Vital Area Physical Barriers, Detection and Assessment Aids; Alarm Stations; Communications; and Power Supply.
Results:
The licensee was found to be in compliance with NRC requirements Miiin the areas examined.
A positive downward trend pertaining to the number of loggable events for unsecured vital area doors was identified.
This downward trend was due in part t.o installation of new equipment and attention to detail by personnel.
Licensee management attention to security is good.
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DETAILS 1.
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- p. ersons Contacted In addition to the key members of the licentee's staff listed below, the inspector interviewed other licensee employees and members of the security organization.
The asterisk (*) denotes those present at the Exit Interview conducted on March 15, 1991.
- W. Beckman, Plant Manager, Consumers Power Company (CPCo)
- G. Withrow, Engineering Superintendent, CPCo
- B. Alexander Technical Engineer, CPCo
- R. Krchmar, dcting Quality Assurance Superintendent, CPCo
- H. Van Alst, Property Pr a : tion Supervisor, CPCo
- B. Rabideau, property Protection Operations Supervisor, CPCo
- D. Zastrow, District Manager, Burns International Security Services,Inc.(BISSI)
- E. Plettner, Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC 2.
Entrance and Exit Interviews a.
At the beginning of the inspection, Mr. W. Beckman of the licensee's y
staff was informed of the purpose of this visit and the functional e
areas to be examined.
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The inspectcr met with the licensee representativos denoted in Section 1 at the conclusion of the inspection on March 15, 1991. A general description of the scope of the inspection was provided.
Briefly listed below are the findings discussed during the exit interview.
The details of each finding discussed are referenced, as noted, in this report.
Included below is a statement provided by or describing licensee management's response to each finding.
(1) The licensee was informed of and acknowledged the inspector's comments that no violations, deviations or unresolved items were identified during this inspection.
(2) The inspector commented that the decrease in open vital area doors was noted and management's attention to this area should continue.
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ProgramAreasInspected(MC0610):
Listed below are the areas which were examined by the inspector within the scope of these inspection activities in which no violations, deviations, unresolved or open items were identified.
These areas were reviewed and evaluated as deemed necessary by the inspector to meet the specified
" Inspection Requirements" (Section 02) of the applicable NRC Inspection Procedure (IP) and the licensee's approved security plan. Only those areas in which findings were identified are discussed in subsequent
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verification of your ability to meet security commitments.
The depth and scope of activities were conducted as deemed appropriate and necessary 1
for the program area and operational status of the security system.
Number Program Area and Inspection Rejuirements Reviewed 81700 Mysical Security Program for Power Reactors a.
Manag~ement Support:
(Ola): Degree of Management Support;
{D 5) Change to Security Plans Properly Reported and do not Reduce Security Effectiveness; (Olc) Program and Corrective Action System for Annual Audits; Qualifications and Independence of Auditors; b.
Protected and Vital Area Barriers:
(02a) PA and VA Barrierslieet Commitments and Provide Required Penetration Resistance; (02b) Isolation Zones Adequately Maintained; (02c) Detection Aids Functionally Effective, Meet Commitments, and no Vulnerabilities to Avoid Detection (02d) Assessment Aids Functional and Effective and Meet Commitments; X8equatelylquippe3d with Alarm,lurv(04a) Alarm Stations Alarm Stations and Communications:
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eillance, and Cornmunications; Continuourly Manned and Independent
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OperationalActivities;(d4c)AlarmStationsHave Functioning Capability; 04b) No CAS Interfering Continuous Communication Capability with Guards and LLEA; d.
Power Supply:
(05a) Secondary Power Source for Alarm and
.Com-enication Systems; (05b) Emergency Ingress and Egress During loss of Power; 4.
@ ysical Security Program for Power Reactor M IP 817001 The inspector conducted an analysis of the licensee's security event logs for t?e period, January 1930 through February 1991.
ThereviewindicQed that.52 out of,,,185 events h
The 'nusber of This is an overall improvement in performance from f*O Ms two.
the previousTy analyzec' loggable events (October 1,1988 through September 28, 1989), when y
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Plad senior management has increased their attention to this area, resu(ting in increased emphasis by personnel to ensure [
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Additionally, installation of three new doors with,
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The licensee was advised that this area needs continued management support for continued improvement.
Additionally, progress will be monitored during future inspections.
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