ML20199J592
| ML20199J592 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 01/29/1998 |
| From: | Ohanlon J VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| To: | Paperiello C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| 98-047, 98-47, NUDOCS 9802050353 | |
| Download: ML20199J592 (5) | |
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VIRGINI A El.ECTRIC ANr> Powl:n CONWANY Ricussosis, Vim INI A 23261 January 29, 1998-Mr. Carl J. Paperiello, Director Serial No.98-047 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards NL&OS/MAE R1 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket No. 72 Washington, D. C. 20555 Gentlemen:
VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NORTH ANNAISFS]
REVIEW OF 10 CFR 73.55 Virginia Electric and Power Company (Virginia Power) submitted an application for the review and approval of a site-specific license for an independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) at North Anna Power Station on May 9,1995 (Serial No.95-195).
The NRC requested that Virginia Power review -10 CFR 73.55, Requirements For Physical Protection Of Licensed Activities in Nuclear Power-Reactors Against Radiological Sabotage, and explain which sections Virginia Power satisfies in the Physical Security Plan for the ISFSI. This was requested since 10 CFR 73 does not
'specifically address requirements for ISFSis. Attached is the result of that review.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require additional information.
Very truly yours, l
- James P. O'Hanlon Senior Vice President - Nuclear Attachment Commitments made by this letter
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~ ATTACHMENT 1
- Review of 10 CFR 73.55 :
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i' (a) i General performance obiective and reauirements.
"As anfaltemative to this; paragraph Virginia Power maintains an onsite physicalf
. protection l system 3 and i security organizationi which : protects ? against : radiological:
, sabotage and provides appropriate measures for protection for an ISFSI.~ This includes '
the_ capability.to meet selected requirements contained in' paragraphs (b) through (h) of.-
- 10 CFR 73.55, as specified in this attachment.
(b)
- Physical Security Oraanization.
Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of this paragraph.
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L(c)
' Physical barriera.
T Subparagraphs (1) and (2) do not apply since the_ ISFSI does not have any vital _ areas
{or vital' equipment.E However, spent nuclear fuel will be stored.only'within a protected.-
' area so that-access.to this material requires passage through or penetration of two physical barriers,' one barrier at the perimeter 'of the protected area and one barrier Loffering substantial penetration resistance. The barrier offering s'ubstantial penetration resistance will be the approved storage cask.
' Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of Subparagraph'(3).
Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of Subparagraph (4) with the clarification that adequatej response will be.;provided1 by the security organization and/or.localLlaw enforcement authorities as appropriate.
- Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of Subparagraph (5).
R Subparagraphs (6)/ (7), (8), (9), and (10) do not apply since the ISFSI does not have a reactor control room or any vital areas.
(d)'
Access Reauirementsi (Note: Subparagraphs (d)(1), (d)(4),o (d)(5), (d)(7)(i)(A)
L and (d)(8) were revised effective January 16,1998.)
_ Virginia _ Power: satisfies the requirements of Subparagraph (1) with the following
- exceptions: 1)i Security personnel'are exempt from pat-down searches. 2) The
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iunction.for_ detection of firearms, explosives,'and incendiary devices is accomplished by 'a pat-down search by a security officer or satisfying special purpose detectors. -3)
The individual responsible for controlling admirsion to the protected area is not isolated-within a builet resisting structure.
Virginia Power satisfies the 7quirements of Subparagraphs'(2), (3), (4), (5), and (6).
_ Subparagraphs (7)(i) and (7)(ii)(A)-do not apply since there are no vital areas at the ISFSt.
Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of Subparagraph (7)(ii)(B).
Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of Subparagraph (8).
-(e)
Detection akht Virginia Power. satisfies the requirements of Subparagraph (1) with the following clarification. The central alarm station is located within the station protected area.
o Virginia Power satisfies tha requirements of Subparagraph (2).
Subparagraph (3) does not apply since there are no emergency exits at the ISFSI.-
(f)
Communication reaulrementqL
-Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of Subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4).
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Testina and maintenance.
> Virginia Power satisfies the requ!rements of Subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4).
(h)
Response requiarreg
- Virginia Power satisfies the requirements of Subparagraphs (1) and (2).
~ As.an al+emative to Subparagraph (3), The central alarm station and the secondary alarm station'will provide for monitoring of detection and surveillance systems and for-
-ccmmunications wiih a designated response force or local law enforcement agencies in the event of detection of unauthorized penetration or activities.
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Virginia' Power satisfies tne requirements of Subparagraph-(4) with the exception of (4)(lii)(A)/.This is not possible since the ISFSI protected area is not continuously _
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Subparagraph (5) does.not apply, Appropriate responses are identified in approved security procedures, Virginia Power satisfies -the requirements of _ Subparagraph _.(6)-with the -following clarification._ Cameras provide surveillance of the intrusion detection system and the protected area barrier..
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