ML20248J317

Summary of 890320 Meeting W/Util in Arlington,Tx Re Security Sys Upgrade

ML20248J317
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Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	03/30/1989
From:	Kelly J F NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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, MEETING SUMI:ARY Licensee: Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC)

Facility: Wolf Creek Generating Station License No.: NPF-42 Docket No.: .50-482

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SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE On March 20, 1989, representatives of WCNOC met with Region IV personnel in Arlington, Texas, to discuss the security systems upgrade. The attendar.ce list is attached to this Summary. The meeting was held at the request of WCNOC.

Management security initiatives were discussed with regional representatives.

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Sen r Security Special (ist

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. ATTENDANCE LIST Attendance at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) - NRC Meeting on March 20, 1989 at the NRC Region IV office.

4 WCNOC G. Boyer, Plant Manager M. Williams, Manager, Plant Support

0. Maynard, Manager, Licensing NRC 1

B. Murray, Chief, Reactor Programs Branch, DRSS l J. Everett, Chief, Security and Emergency Preparedness.s Section, DRSS J. Kelly, Senior Security Specialist, DRSS 1.

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS MARCH 20,1989 W#LF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION

.A e MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS

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-WCNOC's perception of continuing NRC inspector areas of concern:

- Removal of ACADs from the site

- Perimeter intrusion detection false alarms

- Access to' Vital Are'as  ;

- Compensatory Measures

- Transfer of Weaponr.

- Contingency Drills

- CCTV Resolution We will provide a brief history for each of these areas and the actions taken, or being taken, to resolve them.

Wolf Creek Management has been and continues to be responsive to security ,

concerns and believes we have one of the finest trained and equipped security t forces in the Region.

Due to the changing regulatory environment, some required improvements are labor intensive and very costly to implement. These types of improvements are approached in a carefully throught out manner, with the appropriate studies and trials performed prior to final design and implementation.

We believe in many instances Wolf Creek has gone the extra distance, beyond

.the minimum requirements, to ensure a well trained, well staffed, fully prepared security force. ,

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We believe Security moral is good as is evidenced by.the low turnover rate of Security personnel at Wolf Creek as compared to other utilities.

We hope to show you from the following that Management is and has been responsive to identified areas of concerns.

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. REMOVAL OF ACADS FROM SITE

-0 Prior to lockdown, the potential for removal of an ACAD from the site was  ;

recognized.

- Security' system software was modified

- ACAD's not reused A method to minimize'the number of ACAD's taken offsite has been actively pursued.

- Signs were installed on the exit turnstile to remind individuals to drop their ACAD in the exit bin.. ,

- Performed a detailed evaluation of available tech,nology and survey of other utilities.

- Brought vendors ensite to evaluate their equipment.

- Traveled to Kansas City and Wichita to observe detector units in service.

- Redirected outflow traffic and installed a larger sign in the exit area.

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- Track number of ACAD's taken offsite on a monthly basis. Of. >

i approximately 22,000 turnstile exits per month, nine ACADs were removed inJanuary(0.04%)andsixwereremovedinFebruary(0.03%).

- Continuing to actively pursue an electronic surveillance device to further minimize the number of ACAD's removed from the stte (Plant ,

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PERIMETER INSTRUSION DETECTIOi!

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" Since lockdown the number of false alan 'a:: been a Management concern.

- In 1985 a major modification was initiated.

- Additional design changes needed to reduce alarms further U

A new study of the problem was initiated and several options were evaluated.

- Several microwave units from a different vendor were installed on a test basis.

- Based on the performance of these units, work was commenced with this new vendor to redesign the intrusion detection system to maximize its effectiveness.

- The design is now complete and is scheduled for im'plementation, at a cost in excess of 1.5 million, this year.

In the interim, the false and nuisance alarm rate of each zone is monitored i and tracked and compensatory measures as needed

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ACCESS TO VITAL AREAS WCNOC believes this area of concern to be satisfactorily resolved based on-our meeting of February 23, 1989. Present status of the changes we are implementing is:

- Access Control Procedures are in the revision process.

- Permanent and. Temporary access levels are being developed.

8 Implementation is on schedule for completion on or before April 24, 1989.

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COMPENSATORY MEASURES l

0 In September, 1987, an inspector identified a concern with the spacing between security officers during perimeter compensatory measures.

- We-immediately modified our procedure and increased the perimeter coverage In September, 1988, an inspector again reviewed our compensatory measures i and identified a concern with the coverage of vital area barriers on loss of both computers.

- We immediately modified our procedures again and increased manpower f j

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- An Engineering Evaluation to enhance security effectiveness and reduce manpower requirements has been performed. This evaluation is presently undergoing a cost benefit analysis priod to design authorization.

WCNOC has committed considerable time and expense to enhance the training and abilities of the alarm station operators.

- WCNOC utilizes a state-of-the-art simulator. l 1

- WCNOC has dedicated software personnel who have had technical training.

- Alarm Station Operators have been trained to fully recover from a-dual  !

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Wolf Creek is committed to reducing the number of compensatory measures ,

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- Have software and hardware technicians dedicated to the security ,

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- System problems that cause compensatory measures is given a high priority for correction by management.

- WCNOC has an aggressive preventative and corrective maintenance program for security systems and components.

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TRANSFER OF WEAPONS WCNOC is dedicated to and places a high emphasis on employee safety and safe working conditions.

Prior to the decision to have security officers exchange weapons on station, an informal survey of some other utilities was performed. .No standard method of weapon transfer was identified as a result of this survey.

Security Officers have been trained in the proper method of weapon exchange and safety is continually stressed.

- Weapons are exchanged between Officers butt first in an unloaded condition. - ,

- The Relieving Officer verifies the weapon is unloaded and performs a safety / serviceability check of the weapon.

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- When the Relieving Officer is satisfied that the weapon is safe and  ;

functional,theyreceivesix(6)roundsfromtheOn-DutyOfficeroneat a time, load and then holster the weapon.

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CONTINGENCY DRIQ}.

t Wolf Creek management'has always had a strong interest in maintaining a highly competent response force.

- Proprietary Security force - more expensive but more effective.

Hazardous Devices Technicians - special training annually,

- Proprietary spent over $20,000 in special equipment - Not required but more effective.

O Specialized In-house Training - Not required but increases competence.

- Paint gun training.

- Scenario drills.

- /.dvanced firearms training.- J

- Advanced sabotage device recognition.

- Crisis control training.

Specialized External Training

- Pan Am Specialized Training - 5 days - $30,000 - Scenario drills, SRT training, site evaluation. Held in 1988 and budgeted for 1989.

L - ITC Training - 2 days - $1500 - assault shotgun, counter sniper.

- Weapons demonstrations by vendor.

- Co-training with Emporia P.D. SHIELD team and Coffey County S.O.

- PR 24 instructor training.

Specialized Equipment - not required but increases effectiveness The Secu ity organization at Wolf Creek takes special pride in its response capability. Contingency training goes well beyond what is required to meet the regulations. We have found that contingency training not only improves '

our overall competence but increases the Security Officers motivation and professionalism as well. Wolf Creek has made great strides in it's response forca capabilities and will continue to strive for excellence.

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CCTV RESOLUTION-

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1 In 1987 ins)ector concerns with the CCTV resolution was identified. As a result of t11s identified concern:

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- All CCTV tubes were replaced.

- An improved preventative maintenance program.was implemented.

- CCTV coverage was videotaped and is being evaluated.

- Resolution problems such as sunglare, shadows, and obstructions have  ;

been identified and mapped. ,

- Vendors have been contracted for assistance. New cameras, including i I

color cameras, have been tested.

- Polarizing filters have been evaluated to reduce glare.

- Surveys of other utilities have been performed to identify and evaIuate lessons learned.  ;

- Studies utilizing different siv.e lenses, and camera placement changes have been performed.

WCNOC continues to evaluate and study potential improvements for the problems identified above. Due to the complexity of the problems,  ;

state-of-the-art changes, and large investment costs associated with '

reactive changes to the system, WCNOC chooses to take a step-by-step approach to correcting the problem in a quality manner the first time.

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