ML20210K225

Requests Comments Re Proposed Essex Evaluation Technique to Provide Systematic Analysis of Effectiveness of Security Programs to Detect,Assess & Respond to Intrusions

ML20210K225
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Site:	Diablo Canyon
Issue date:	03/28/1986
From:	Jennifer Davis NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	Harold Denton, Taylor J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE), Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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%,*****,o! 2 8 MAR 1986 MEMORANDUM FOR: Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation James M. Taylor, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement FROM: John G. Davis, Director Office of Nuclear flaterial Safety and Safeguards

SUBJECT:

ESSEX EVALUATION This is to advise you of an evaluation technique designed to provide a systematic analysis of the effectiveness of security programs to detect, assess and respond to intrusions. It was developed by the Defense Nuclear Agency and utilized at military facilities with meaningful results. In addition to providing an evaluation of security system effectiveness to intrusions the real time documentation of the guard force response also has served as a valuable training tool in enhancing guard force perfomance.

'This program, contracted by the Essex Corporation of Goleta, California, is designed to stimulate an intrusion detection system while recording the responses of security equipment and personnel. It is the only analysis technique available that provides a wide range of related information. We propose to apply the technique to one, and perhaps two, volunteer reactor facilities. Additional details 'are contained in the enclosure.

Since some of the most conron problem areas identified by the Regulatory Effectiveness Review (RER) Program at power reactors include intrusion detection and alann assessment systems, the infomation gathered would be of great benefit to NRC and licensees by providing feedback regarding their training and response techniques to intrusions and the effective-ness of their security system layout at the protected area barrier.

This effort would not be regarded as an inspection since its purpose is to evaluate the usefulness of this analysis technique at NRC licensed facili-ties. The licensee would be advised of any non-compliance items noted, as would the cognizant Region for followup during their next inspection.

We propose that the following candidate sites be approached to identify sites that would be willing to participate in this project:

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Turkey Point Farley Only one site would be selected for this initial evaluation. We would expect NRR, and the appropriate Region to act as observers and to work closely with the licensee.

Based upon the current Essex schedule we need to conduct the pilot evaluation in April, 1986. Please advise us of any comments you may have regarding this proposal . It is our intention to start contacting the candidate licensees the end of March 1986.

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Jo n G. Da is, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards

Enclosure:

As stated i

Details of the Program Security Systen Operational Recording and Analysis (SSORA)

SSORA provides a method for giving performance feedback to security personnel concerning their success or failure in dealing with realistic intrusion scenarios.

It also provides a means by which site personnel can identify security syste, and performance deficiencies in various combinations of equipment, personnel, environment, and p.rocedures.

Basic operation of the SSORA system:

a. Stimulates security systen

b. Records all system responses

c. Iieasures response effectiveness

d. Gives feedback on effectiveness As a tool for security managers at site locations, SSORA can be a diagnostic 4

system which serves to evaluate performance and is a ready mechanism by which corrective action can be taken immediately. SSORA also gathers performance data needed for baseline evaluation and long range planning for future systen design. Additionally, SSORA provides graphic illustrations as to vulner-ability at a particular location.

The SSORA system consists of:

a. Field portable Video Camera Recorder (VCR)

b. VCR monitor

- c. Data recorder terminal

d. Computer console / monitor

e. Immediate playback system In the actual operation of the SSORA system, a monitor terminal and computer console gather data on all activity (exercises, sensor responses, security force performance) at the site. This data is then joined with the audio and video portions that were recorded separately and edited into a final product.

The final video tape is utilized as training feedback to the site personnel upon completion of the exercises. The completed tapes can be then kept on site as a reference or training aid.

It is expected that the field team from ESSEX will be on site for two weeks.