ML20209G741

Forwards Rept of 860203-07 Regulatory Effectiveness Review Re Facility Safeguards Sys Effectiveness,Vital Area Definition & Safety/Safeguards Interface.Rept Withheld (Ref 10CFR73.21)

ML20209G741
Person / Time
Site:	Farley
Issue date:	08/28/1986
From:	Rubenstein L Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Mcdonald R ALABAMA POWER CO.
References
TAC-65285, TAC-65286, NUDOCS 8609150066
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SUBJECT:

JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - REGULATORY EFFECTIVENESS REVIEW From February 3-7, 1986, the NRC conducted a Regulatory Effectiveness Review (RER) at Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2. The findings of that review are documented in the enclosed portions of the RER report:

Part I, Safeguards Systems Effectiveness Review; Part II, Vital Area Definition; and Part III, Safety / Safeguards Interface Review.

While a number of strengths were observed in your safeguards program, certain safeguards matters were found that warrant further consideration. Accordingly, it is requested that you provide comments relative to those areas indicated as needing attention in the above documents. To assist in your consideration of findings, the RER report includes some suggestions as to possible corrective measures. It should not be inferred that these are the only acceptable solutions.

The enclosed portions of the RER report present the findings of the Regulatory Effectiveness Review and do not, in themselves, constitute a requirement for any licensee action. However, some of the findings could constitute potential items of non-compliance. If such findings have not already been addressed during an inspection by the NRC Regional Office, they could be in a future inspection. We recommend that you review your plan in light of these findings and initiate any corrective action necessary to ensure g

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g mo Your comments on the RER report will be reviewed to determine the need for any subsequent regulatory actions, including the possible need to initiate

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The reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements contained in this letter affect fewer than ten respondents; therefore, OMB clearance is not required under P.L.96-511.

The enclosures to this letter contain Safeguards Information of a type specified in 10 CFR 73.21 and must be protected against unauthorized disclosure.

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Enclosures:

1. Safeguards Systems Effectiveness Review, Part I

2. Vital Area Definition, Part II

3. Safety / Safeguards Interface Review, Part III cc w/o enclosures: " VIOLATION OF PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS See next page 0F 10 CFR 73.21 SUBJECT TO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES"

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The enclosures to this letter contain Safeguards Information of a type specified in 10 CFR 73.21 and must be protected against unauthorized disclosure.

Sincerely, b)EE*d.*b5NsNin, Director PWR Project Directorate #2 Division of PWR Licensing-A Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosures:

1. Safeguards Systems Effectiveness Review, Part I

2. Vital Area Definition, Part II

3. Safety / Safeguards Interface Review, Part III cc w/o enclosures: " VIOLATION OF PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS See next page 0F 10 CFR 73.21 SUBJECT TO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES" Distribution:

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Mr. R. P. Mcdonald Alabama Power Company Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant cc:

Mr. W. O. Whitt D. Biard MacGuineas, Esquire Executive Vice President Volpe, Boskey and Lyons Alabama Power Company 918 16th Street, N.W.

Post Office Box 2641 Washington, DC 20006 Birmingham, Alabama 35291 Charles R. Lowman Mr. Louis B. Long, General Manager Alabama Electric Corporation Southern Company Services, Inc. Post Office Box 550 Post Office Box 2625 Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Birmingham, Alabama 35202 Chairman Regional Administrator, Region II Houston County Commission ll.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Dothan, Alabama 36301 101 Marietta Street, Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Ernest L. Blake, Jr., Esquire Shaw, Pittman, Potts and Trowbridge Claude Earl Fox, M.D.

1800 M Street, N.W. Stete Health Officer Washington, DC 20036 State Department of Public Health State Office Building Montgomery, Alabama 36130 Robert A. Buettner, Esquire Balch, Bingham, Baker, Hawthorne, Mr. J. D. Woodard Williams and Ward General Manager - Nuclear Plant Post Office Box 306 Post Office Box 470 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Ashford, Alabama 36312 Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Post Office Box 24 - Route 2 Columbia, Alabama 36319