ML20249A581

Insp Rept 70-7002/98-09 on 980608-11.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Selected Records,Interviews W/Personnel & Direct Observation of Work Activities in Area of Physical Security

ML20249A581
Person / Time
Site:	Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant
Issue date:	06/15/1998
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20249A577	List: ML20249A576 ML20249A581
References
70-7002-98-09, 70-7002-98-9, NUDOCS 9806170096
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' Docket No.: 70-7002 Report No.: 70-7002/98009(DNMS)

Facility Operator: United States Enrichment Corporation Facility Name: Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Location: 3930 U.S. Route 23 Piketon, Ohio 45661 Dates: June 8-11,1998 inspector: J. Kniceley, Physical Security inspector Approved by: Patrick L. Hiland, Chief Fuel cycle Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety I

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SUMMARY

United States Enrichment Corporation Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant l NRC Inspection Report 70-7002/98009(DNMS)

The NRC performed a security inspection of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant located in Piketon, Ohio, on June 8-11,1998. The objective of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the certificate holder's approved Physical Security Plan for the Protection of Special Nuclear Material of Low Strategic Significance, in addition, the inspector reviewed all the findings that led to two violations identified in Inspection Report 70-7002/970%(DNMS). These violations involved the failure to: (1) provide the Commission complete and accurate information, and (2) implement various aspects of the Classified Matter Security Plan. These violationr, have been adequately addressed and are considered closed.

This insoection was conducted through a review of selected records, interviews with personnel, 3

and direct observation of work activities in the area of physical security.

. Implementation of the Physical Security Plan for the Protection of Special Nuclear Material of Low Strategic Significance and associated implementing procedures were in compliance with NRC criteria.

. Security event reports were adequately reviewed and reported to the NRC.

• Security Plan revisions, which did not decrease the effectiveness of the security plan, were adequately implemented and submitted to the NRC.

. Security personnel were knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities.

. Two violations identified in inspection Report 70-7002/97006(DNMS) have been adequately addressed and are closed.

. The inspector conducted a review of the X-326 building confirmatory measurement ,

project and the proposed security requirements to be implemented upon completion of the project. The United States Enrichment Corporation (USriC) will submit an addendum to their Physical Security Plan, identifying the proposed security changes, to NRC Headquarters for approval.

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Report Details 1.0 Safeauards Proaram implementation

a. Inspection Scope (81401. 81402. 81431)

The inspector reviewed the Portsmouth Safeguards Program to determine whether physical security requirements were implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Physical Security Plan (PSP), " Fixed Site Requirements for Special Nuclear Material of Low Strategic Significance," and site security procedures.

The inspector also reviewed the proposed security requirements for the X-326 building confirmatory measurement project.

b. Observations and Findinas To determine if adequate protection was being afforded the low enriched uranium (LEU),

the inspector toured the Controlled Access Area (CAA) and observed the integrity of the fence, gates, and the vehicle barrier. Fences, gates, and the vehicle barrier were intact and adequately maintained. Personnel were identified, registered, br.dged, and escorted, as required. Clearances and the need for access were being verified. Packages were visually inspected by security officers at the entrance to the CAA as required by the PSP.

Officers at the CAA vehicle gate adequately performed random entry / exit search of vehicles.

All the officers were armed with a handgun and equipped with a radio. The inspector witnessed radio tests and concluded that there was appropriate communication capability within the CAA.

Locks and seals were inventoried as required and were adequately utilized. The inspector also interviewed officers posted and on patrol and found them to be knowledgeable of their duties and responsibilities. Security procedures were reviewed and updated as required and located at the appropriate locations.

The inspector reviewed security procedures and determined that they provided adequate guidance for security officer duties.

The inspector toured the CAA for the purpose of observing the storage of LEU and determined that the Lb : is stored or used only within a CAA.

The confirmatory meast.rement project in the X-326 building is on schedule and is nearing completion. Upon completion, the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) will submit an addendum to their PSP which will identify the proposed security requirements for the X-326 building leased by USEC. The inspector toured the X-326 l building, selectively reviewed the actions taken to complete the confirmatory measurement project and discussed the proposed security requirements which are approved by the Department of Energy (DOE) and will be implemented upon completion of the confirmatory measurement project. USEC plans to have meetings with the NRC to explain the DOE security requirements for the X-326 building and to discuss their proposed USEC security requirements for buildings leased by UCEC.

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f The inspector reviewed the USEC response letter dated November 19,1997, to NRC Inspection Report 70-7002/97006(DNMS) dated October 20,1997, which transmitted two violations involving: (1) failure to provide complete and accurate information, and (2) failure to implement numerous aspects of an approved Security Plan. The inspector verified through records review and interviews with personnel that all the corrective actions identified in the USEC response letter have been completed, effectively implemented and should prevent recurrence. These items are considered closed.

c. Conclusions Through observations, interviews, independent verification and records review, the inspector verified that the protection being afforded the LEU at Portsmouth is in compliance with PSP commitments.

The inspector concluded that security measures are effectively in place, procedures are adequate, training is effective and that the certificate is meeting the requirements of the PSP.

2.0 - Security Event Renorts (81402)

The certificate made the following security-related event reports since January 1,1998.

' The inspector reviewed any immediate security concems at the time of the initial verbal

- notification. There were no significant issues identified from these reviews. The root cause for these events was personnel error and appropriate corrective actions were taken. These event reports are considered closed.

Number Data Iitle 33495 01/05/98 Unsecured classified storage repository 33755 02/20/98 Lost experimental device contelning classified restricted matter 34340 06/04/98 Potential compromise of classified information due to an unsecured classified repository 3.0 Frit " : Sng summary The inspection scope and results were summarized and discussed with the plant management during a exit briefing on June 11,1998. There were no dissenting comments expressed by the certificate.'

The certificate did not identify any of the materials provided during the inspection as proprietary.

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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED J. Brown, General Manager, LMUS R. Coriell, HEU Confirmatory Measurement Project Manager, LMUS D. Hupp, Manager, Security Department, LMUS J. Moore, Plant Support Manager, LMUS E. Smith, Security Section Manager, LMUS J. Snodgrass, Manager, Police Operations, LMUS B. Stapleton, Safeguards and Security Associate, USEC D. Waters, Acting Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Manager, LMUS INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 81401: Plans and Procedures IP 81402: Reports of Safeguards Events IP 81431: Fixed Site Physical Protection of SNM of Low Strategic Significance ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Closed 70-7002/97006-01 (a-1) VIO Failure to provide the Commission complete and accurate information in all material aspects conceming the Security plan for the Protaction of Classified Matter.

70-7002/97006-02 (a-f) VIO Numerous aspects of the approved Security Plan for the Protection of Classified Matter were not implemented.

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