ML20236J129

Forwards Comments on Util 861126 Proposed Amend to Physical Security Plan for Response within 60 Days

ML20236J129
Person / Time
Site:	Braidwood
Issue date:	10/27/1987
From:	Sands S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Butterfield L COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
References
TAC-65275, TAC-65276, NUDOCS 8711050148
Download: ML20236J129 (4)

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OCT' 17 1987 mLDocketHos.50456/457 EMr. L. D. Butterfield, Jr. I Nuclear Licensing Manager b Commonwealth Edison Company P. 0. Box.767~

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SUBJECT:

MISCELLANE0US AMEN 0MENTS/ SEARCH' REQUIREMENTS lBRAIDWOOD NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2  :

(TAC #65275/65276)

-This is to acknowledge-receipt of the Commonwealth Edison Company letter, dated. November 26, 1986, which transmitted a proposed amendment to the L Braidwood Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2, Physical Security Plan,.

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in response to the Miscellaneous Amendments and Search Requirements.

The' submitted document has been reviewed and we have determined that additional infomation and Lrevisions to' the plan are required prior to our approval. The enclosed ~ comments are based upon pertinent NRC regulations and published guidance describing methods, acceptable to the NRC staff, for implementing. specific parts of those regulations.

It is' requested that you provide your response to these comments within 60 days from receipt of this letter.

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

Sh'ould you have any questions.concerning the enclosed comments, please contact the reviewer, Robert Skelton, at (301) 492-5433.

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Stephen Sands, Project Manager 8711050148 071027 Project Directorate III-2 PCR ADOCK 050 6 Division of Reactor Projects III, IV, V

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, Suite 5200 C. Allen Bock,isq.. Chicago, Illinois 60602 Post Offices Box 342 Urbana,. Illinois 61801- Mr. Charles D. Jones, Director Illinois Emergency Services-

. Ms.-Bridget Little Rorem and Disaster Agency Appleseed Coordinator 110 East Adams Street 2 117 North Linden Street Springfield, Illinois 62706

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(.. Mr. Edward R. Crass Nuclear Safeguards 'and Licensing Division Michael Miller, Esq.

Isham, Lincoln & Beale One First National Plaza 42nd Floor Sargent & Lundy Engineers Chicago, Illinois 60603 55 East Monroe Street

' Chicago, Illinois 60603 George L. Edgar Newman & Holtzinger, P.C.

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1615 L Street, N.W.

Resident Inspectors Office Washington, D.C. 20036  !

RR#1, Box 79 Braceville Illinois _ 60407 Attorney General 500 South 2nd Street Regional Administrator, Region III Springfield, Illinois 62701 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 799 Roosevelt Road EIS Review Coordinator Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 EPA Region V 230 S. Dearborn Street Chairman Chicago, Illinois 60604 Will County Board of Supervisors )

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Docket No. 50-456/457 ENCLOSURE COMMENTS ON PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN CHANGES I (MISCELLANE0US AMENDMENTS AND SEARCH REQUIREMENTS) l BRAIDWOOD NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 l l

Provide a schedule for implementing the amended safeguards requirements within 180 days after Commission approval of the proposed security plan. Reference 10 CFR 73.55.

Stipulate that in a plant safety emergency, reasonable action may be taken to suspend any safeguards measures in accordance with'10 CFR 50.54(x) and (y) when this action is immediately needed to protect the public health and safety. Reference 10 CFR 73.55(a) and Generic Letter 87-08 (Q&A #2).

State that vital. area access controls will not be dropped for life threatening situations not involving public health and safety. Reference 10 CFR 50.54(x) and-(y) and Generic Letter 87-08 (Q&A #3).

Provide a commitment that the search requirements wi'l be implemented within 60 days after Commission approval of the proposed revisions. Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(1).

Provide a commitment that if the firearms and explosives portal detection equipment fails to operate satisfactorily and handheld equipment with similar capability is unavailable, a physical pat-down search of all persons entering the protected area will be conducted. Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(1).

Provide a commitment that if security force members leave the protected area to perform official duties subsequent to their initial entry and search, they will be searched prior to re-entry into the protected area if they have not been under direct observation or accompanied by another member of the security force. Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(1) and Generic Letter 87-08 (Q&A #11).

Provide a statement that only bona fide Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel on official duty are exempt from the required equipment searches upon entry to the protected area. Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(1).

l Provide a commitment that in the case of an individual's involuntary termination for cause, the individual's unescorted facility access will be revoked, and identification badge and other entry devices shall be retrieved prior to or simultaneously upon notification of termination. Reference 10.CFR 73.55(d)

(7)(i)(C).

Provide a commitment to ensure prompt access to vital equipment to accommodate the potential need for rapid ingress or egress of individuals during emergency conditions or situations. Indicate how this prompt access will be ensured (e.g., by issuing override keys to appropriate operators and security force members at the start of each shift, or by other acceptable means), i Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(7)(ii) and Generic Letter 87-08 (Q&A #6). l f

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Provide a commitment that all keys, locks, combinations, and related' access control devices used to control' access to protected and vital areas shall be j changed or rotated at least every 12 months or whenever there is evidence or suspicion that any of these devices may have been compromised. Reference 10 {

CFR.73.55(d)(9).

Provide a commitment that'whenever an individual's unescorted access is revoked due to lack of trustworthiness, reliability, or> inadequate work performance, keys, locks, combinations, and related access. control devices to which that' L person had-access shall be. changed'or rotated. Reference 10 CFR 73.55(d)(9).

Indicate'what components of the secondary power supply system will be protected j as vital. Reference-10 CFR 73.55(e)(1).and Generic Letter 87-08 (Q&A #18). ]

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