IR 05000482/2016404

NRC Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000482/2016404

ML16313A501
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	11/08/2016
From:	Mark Haire Plant Support Branch-1
To:	Heflin A Wolf Creek
References
IR 2016404
Download: ML16313A501 (4)

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" " November 8, 2016

Adam C. Heflin, President,

Chief Executive Officer

and Chief Nuclear Officer

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839

SUBJECT: WOLF CREEK GENERATING STATION - NRC SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000482/2016404

Dear Mr. Heflin:

On August 25, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security inspection at your Wolf Creek Generating Station, and on September 27, 2016, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. S. Smith, Plant Manager, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

NRC inspectors documented three findings of very low security significance (Green) in this report. All of these findings involved violations of NRC requirements. The NRC is treating these violations as non-cited violations (NCVs) consistent with Section 2.3.2.a of the Enforcement Policy.

If you contest the violations or significance of these NCVs, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; the Director, the Director of Enforcement; the Director of Nuclear Security and Incident Response; and the NRC resident inspector at the Wolf Creek Generating Station.

If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV and the NRC Resident Inspector at Wolf Creek Generating Station.

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV 1600 E. LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON, TX 76011-4511 SEC URITY-RELATED INFORMATION SEC URITY-RELATED INFORMATION Three cross-cutting aspects were assigned to these findings in the area of human performance. Specifically, the licensee failed to ensure: (1) individuals follow processes, procedures, and work instructions [H.8]; (2) the organization operates and maintains equipment within design margins. Margins are carefully guarded and changed only through a systematic and rigorous process. Special attention is placed on maintaining fission product barriers, defense-in-depth, and safety related equipment [H.6]; and (3) the organization provides training and ensures knowledge transfer to maintain a knowledgeable, technically competent workforce and instill nuclear safety values [H.9].

This letter will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, and Request for Withholding.

However, the enclosed report contains Security-Related Information, so the enclosed report will not be made publically available in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1). If you choose to provide a response that contains Security-Related Information, please mark your entire response "Security-Related Information material-Withhold from public disclosure under 10 CFR 2.390" in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). The NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Mark S. Haire, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-482 License No. NPF-42

Nonpublic Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000482/2016404 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information cc w/enclosure:

Mr. David Erbe Security Manager Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839

cc w/o encl: Electronic Distribution SEC URITY-RELATED INFORMATION