PNO-II-96-057, on 960814,licensee Reported Tampering on Three Hot Shutdown Panel Key Lock Switches.Tampering Involved Introduction of Foreign Matl Into Key Switches Disabling Use.Replacement of Affected Switches in Progress
| ML17229A002 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Saint Lucie  |
| Issue date: | 08/14/1996 |
| From: | Landis K NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | |
| References | |
| PNO-II-96-057, PNO-II-96-57, NUDOCS 9608150020 | |
| Download: ML17229A002 (2) | |
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ACCESSION NBR:9608150020 DOC.DATE: 96/08/14 NOTARIZED: NO FACIL:50-335 St. Lucie Plant, Unit 1, Florida Power !'ight Co.
50-389 St. Lucie Plant, Unit 2, Florida Power a Light Co.
AUTH.NAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION LANDISFK.
Region 2 (Post 820201)
RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION DOCKET 05000335 05000389
SUBJECT:
PNO-II-96-057:on 960814,licensee reported tampering on three hot shutdown panel key lock switches. Tampering involved introduction of foreign matl into key switches disabling use.Replacement of affected switches in progress.
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August 14, 1996 PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OP EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE PNO-II-96-057 This preliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of events of POSSIBLE safety or public interest significance.
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2 Jensen Beach, Florida Dockets:
50-335,50-389 Licensee Emer enc Classification X Notification of Unusual Event Alert Site Area Emergency General Emergency Not Applicable
Subject:
TAMPERING WITH KEY LOCK SWITCHES On August 14,
- 1996, the licensee reported tampering on three hot shutdown panel key lock switches (two on unit 2, one on unit 1).
The tampering involved introduction of foreign material (glue) into the key switches disabling their use.
The licensee declared a Notice of Unusual Event (NOUE) due to placing the facility in a state of security alert and has increased security measures.
A corporate security investigator and the FBI are onsite.
An investigation has been initiated.
Corrective actions involve the checking of all other key lock switches and key locked valves.
No other tampering has been identified as a result of the licensee's actions.
The affected switches did not operationally impact the plant.
Both units remain at 100 percent power.
Replacement of affected switches is in progress.
The Resident Inspectors are following the licensee's corrective actions.
Two Regional Security inspectors have been dispatched.
The licensee is issuing a press'elease.
Press interest is anticipated.
The state of Florida and local officials have been notified.
Contact:
K. LANDIS (404)331-5509 9608i50020 9'60814'DR XSE PNO-I E-96-057 PDR