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| | number = ML17306A559 | | | number = ML17306A559 |
| | issue date = 11/02/2017 | | | issue date = 11/02/2017 |
| | title = Wolf Creek Generating Station, NRC Reactive Inspection Report 05000482/2017407, and Preliminary Greater than Green Finding EA-17-149 | | | title = NRC Reactive Inspection Report 05000482/2017407, and Preliminary Greater than Green Finding EA-17-149 |
| | author name = Vegel A | | | author name = Vegel A |
| | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRS | | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRS |
| | addressee name = Heflin A C | | | addressee name = Heflin A |
| | addressee affiliation = Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp | | | addressee affiliation = Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp |
| | docket = 05000482 | | | docket = 05000482 |
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| See also: [[followed by::IR 05000482/2017407]] | | See also: [[see also::IR 05000482/2017407]] |
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| {{#Wiki_filter:OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION | | {{#Wiki_filter:OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION |
| Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated | | November 2, 2017 |
| from enclosure, this transmittal | | EA-17-149 |
| document is decontrolled. | | Mr. Adam C. Heflin, President, |
| OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
| | Chief Executive Officer, |
| November 2, 2017
| | and Chief Nuclear Officer |
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| | Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation |
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| | P.O. Box 411 |
| EA-17-149
| | Burlington, KS 66839 |
| Mr. Adam C. Heflin, President,
| | SUBJECT: WOLF CREEK GENERATING STATION, NRC REACTIVE INSPECTION |
| | REPORT 05000482/2017407, AND PRELIMINARY GREATER THAN GREEN |
| | FINDING |
| | Dear Mr. Heflin: |
| | On August 17, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed its initial |
| | assessment of the circumstances surrounding the security event identified on August 11, 2017, |
| | at the Wolf Creek Generating Station. Based on this initial assessment, the NRC sent a |
| | physical security inspector to Wolf Creek Generating Station on August 21, 2017. On |
| | October 4, 2017, the NRC completed its special inspection and the inspector discussed the |
| | results of the inspection with Mr. S. Smith, Plant Manager, and other members of your staff. |
| | The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed inspection report. |
| | The enclosed report documents a finding, with an associated apparent violation, that the NRC |
| | has preliminarily determined to have a greater than very low security significance that may |
| | require additional inspections, regulatory actions, and oversight. We assessed the significance |
| | of each finding using the Baseline Security Significance Determination Process using best |
| | available information. The deficiencies were promptly corrected or compensated for, and the |
| | plant was in compliance with applicable physical protection and security requirements within the |
| | scope of the inspection before the inspectors left the site. We are considering escalated |
| | enforcement for the apparent violation in accordance with our Enforcement Policy, which can be |
| | found at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html. Because we |
| | have not made a final determination, no notice of violation is being issued at this time. Please |
| | be aware that further NRC review may prompt us to modify the number and characterization of |
| | the apparent violations. |
| | We intend to issue our final significance determination and enforcement decision, in writing, |
| | within 90 days from the date of this letter. The NRCs significance determination process is |
| | designed to encourage an open dialogue between your staff and the NRC; however, neither the |
| | Enclosure transmitted herewith |
| | contains SUNSI. When separated |
| | from enclosure, this transmittal |
| | document is decontrolled. |
| | OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION |
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| Chief Executive Officer,
| | OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION |
| and Chief Nuclear Officer
| | A. Heflin 2 |
| | dialogue nor the written information you provide should affect the timeliness of our final |
| | determination. |
| | Before we make the final decision, you may choose to communicate your position on the facts |
| | and assumptions used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance by either (1) attending |
| | and presenting at a regulatory conference or (2) submitting your position in writing. The focus of |
| | a regulatory conference is to discuss the significance of the finding. Written responses should |
| | reference the inspection report number and enforcement action number associated with this |
| | letter in the subject line. |
| | If you request a regulatory conference, it should be held within 40 days of your receipt of this |
| | letter. Please provide information you would like us to consider or discuss within 10 days prior |
| | to the conference in an effort to make the conference more efficient and effective. If you choose |
| | to attend a regulatory conference, it will be closed for public observation since security-related |
| | information will be discussed. If you choose not to request a regulatory conference or to submit |
| | a written response, you relinquish your right to appeal the final SDP determination, in that by not |
| | doing either, you fail to meet the appeal requirements stated in the Prerequisite and Limitations |
| | sections of Attachment 2 of NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609. |
| | If you decide to submit a written response, it should be sent to the NRC within 40 days of your |
| | receipt of this letter. Written responses should be clearly marked as a Response to an |
| | Apparent Violation; EA-17-149 and should include for the apparent violation: (1) the reason for |
| | the apparent violation or, if contested, the basis for disputing the apparent violation; (2) the |
| | corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved; (3) the corrective steps that will |
| | be taken; and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. |
| | Your written response should be sent to the NRCs Document Control Center, Washington, |
| | DC 20555-0001, with a copy mailed to Mr. Anton Vegel, Director, Division of Reactor Safety, |
| | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 1600 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, |
| | TX 76011-4511, within 40 days of the date of this letter. If an adequate response is not |
| | received within the time specified or an extension of time has not been granted by the NRC, the |
| | NRC will proceed with its enforcement decision or schedule a regulatory conference. |
| | Please contact Mr. Jeremy Groom at 817-200-1527, and in writing, within 10 days from the |
| | issue date of this letter to notify the NRC of your intentions. If we have not heard from you |
| | within 10 days, we will continue with our significance determination. |
| | One cross-cutting aspect was assigned to the finding in the area of human performance. |
| | Specifically, leaders failed to ensure that personnel and procedures were available and |
| | adequate to support nuclear safety [H.1]. |
| | If you disagree with this cross-cutting aspect assignment, you should provide a response within |
| | 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis of your disagreement, to the |
| | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, |
| | DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC Resident |
| | Inspector at the Wolf Creek Generating Station. |
| | In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, of the NRCs |
| | Rules of Practice and Procedure, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public |
| | inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room and in the NRC's Agencywide Documents |
| | OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION |
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| Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839 | | OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION |
| | A. Heflin 3 |
| | Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at |
| | http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. |
| | However, the enclosed report contains Security-Related Information, in accordance with |
| | 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security |
| | vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosure will not be made available for public |
| | inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or in ADAMS. If you choose to provide a |
| | response that contains Security-Related Information, please mark your entire response |
| | Security-Related Information-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/ |
| | Anton Vegel, Director |
| | Division of Reactor Safety |
| | Docket No. 50-482 |
| | License No. NPF-42 |
| | Nonpublic Enclosure: |
| | Inspection Report 05000482/2017407 |
| | w/Attachments: |
| | 1. Supplemental Information |
| | 2. Special Inspection Charter |
| | cc w/enclosure: |
| | Mr. Mike Skiles |
| | Security Manager |
| | Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation |
| | P.O. Box 411 |
| | Burlington, KS 66839 |
| | cc w/o enclosure: Electronic Distribution |
| | OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION |
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| SUBJECT: WOLF CREEK GENERATING STATION, NRC REACTIVE INSPECTION REPORT 05000482/2017407, AND PRELIMINARY GREATER THAN GREEN
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| FINDING Dear Mr. Heflin:
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| On August 17, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed its initial
| | Entire Report: ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword: |
| assessment of the circumstances surrounding the security event identified on August 11, 2017, at the Wolf Creek Generating Station. Based on this initial assessment, the NRC sent a physical security inspector to Wolf Creek Generating Station on August 21, 2017. On
| | SUNSI Review By: ADM Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive _______MD 3.4 A.3 |
| | | ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: ML17306A559 |
| October 4, 2017, the NRC completed its special
| | Cover Letter Only: ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword: |
| inspection and the ins
| | SUNSI Review By: ADM Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive NRC-002 |
| pector discussed the results of the inspection with Mr. S. Smith, Plant Manager, and other members of your staff.
| | OFFICE PSI:PSB1 PSI:PSB1 C:PSB1 C:PBB TL:ACES D:DRS |
| The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed inspection report.
| | NAME AMeyen CJewett JGroom NTaylor MVasquez AVegel |
| The enclosed report documents a finding, with an associated apparent violation, that the NRC
| | SIGNATURE /RA/ /RA/ /RA/ DP for JK for /RA/ |
| has preliminarily determined to have a greater than very low security significance that may require additional inspections, regulatory actions, and oversight. We assessed the significance
| | DATE 10/23/17 10/5/17 10/23/17 10/26/17 11/01/17 11/2/17 |
| of each finding using the Baseline Security Significance Determination Process using best
| |
| available information. The deficiencies were promptly corrected or compensated for, and the plant was in compliance with applicable physical protection and security requirements within the scope of the inspection before the inspectors left the site. We are considering escalated
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| enforcement for the apparent violation in accordance with our Enforcement Policy, which can be
| |
| | |
| found at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html. Because we have not made a final determination, no notice of violation is being issued at this time. Please be aware that further NRC review may prompt us to modify the number and characterization of the apparent violations.
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| We intend to issue our final significance determination and enforcement decision, in writing,
| |
| within 90 days from the date of this letter.
| |
| The NRC's significance determination process is designed to encourage an open dialogue between your staff and the NRC; however, neither the
| |
| OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
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| A. Heflin 2
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| OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION dialogue nor the written information you provide should affect the timeliness of our final
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| determination.
| |
| | |
|
| |
| Before we make the final decision, you may choose to communicate your position on the facts
| |
| and assumptions used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance by either (1) attending and presenting at a regulatory conference or (2) submitting your position in writing. The focus of a regulatory conference is to discuss the significance of the finding. Written responses should
| |
| reference the inspection report number and enforcement action number associated with this
| |
| letter in the subject line.
| |
| | |
| If you request a regulatory conference, it should be held within 40 days of your receipt of this letter. Please provide information you would like us to consider or discuss within 10 days prior
| |
| to the conference in an effort to make the conference more efficient and effective. If you choose
| |
| to attend a regulatory conference, it will be closed for public observation since security-related
| |
| information will be discussed. If you choose not to request a regulatory conference or to submit a written response, you relinquish your right to appeal the final SDP determination, in that by not doing either, you fail to meet the appeal requirements stated in the Prerequisite and Limitations
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| sections of Attachment 2 of NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609.
| |
| | |
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| If you decide to submit a written response, it should be sent to the NRC within 40 days of your receipt of this letter. Written responses should be clearly marked as a "Response to an Apparent Violation; EA-17-149" and should include for the apparent violation: (1) the reason for the apparent violation or, if contested, the basis for disputing the apparent violation; (2) the
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| corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved; (3) the corrective steps that will be taken; and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved.
| |
| | |
| Your written response should be sent to the
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| NRC's Document Control Center, Washington, DC 20555-0001, with a copy mailed to Mr. Anton Vegel, Director, Division of Reactor Safety,
| |
| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 1600 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington,
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| TX 76011-4511, within 40 days of the date of this letter. If an adequate response is not
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| received within the time specified or an extension of time has not been granted by the NRC, the
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| NRC will proceed with its enforcement decision or schedule a regulatory conference.
| |
| Please contact Mr. Jeremy Groom at 817-200-1527, and in writing, within 10 days from the
| |
| issue date of this letter to notify the NRC of your intentions. If we have not heard from you
| |
| within 10 days, we will continue with our significance determination.
| |
| | |
| One cross-cutting aspect was assigned to the finding in the area of human performance. Specifically, leaders failed to ensure that personnel and procedures were available and
| |
| adequate to support nuclear safety [H.1].
| |
| | |
|
| |
| If you disagree with this cross-cutting aspect assignment, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis of your disagreement, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC Resident
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| Inspector at the Wolf Creek Generating Station.
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| | |
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| In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations
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| (10 CFR) 2.390, of the NRC's "Rules of Practice and Procedure," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public
| |
| inspection in the NRC's Public Document Room and in the NRC's Agencywide Documents
| |
| OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
| |
| A. Heflin 3
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| OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
| |
| However, the enclosed report contains Security-Related Information, in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security
| |
| vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosure will not be made available for public
| |
| | |
| inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or in ADAMS. If you choose to provide a response that contains Security-Related Information, please mark your entire response "Security-Related Information-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
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| 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1). The NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for your response in
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| accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii).
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| | |
| Sincerely,
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| /RA/
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| Anton Vegel, Director Division of Reactor Safety
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|
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| Docket No. 50-482
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| License No. NPF-42
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| Nonpublic Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000482/2017407
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| w/Attachments:
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| 1. Supplemental Information
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| 2. Special Inspection Charter
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| cc w/enclosure: Mr. Mike Skiles
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| Security Manager
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| Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
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| P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839
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| cc w/o enclosure: Electronic Distribution
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| ML17306A548
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| Entire Report: ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword: SUNSI Review By: ADM Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive _______MD 3.4 A.3 ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: ML17306A559 Cover Letter Only: ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword: SUNSI Review By: ADM Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive NRC-002 OFFICE PSI:PSB1 PSI:PSB1 C:PSB1 C:PBB TL:ACES D:DRS NAME AMeyen CJewett JGroom NTaylor MVasquez AVegel SIGNATURE /RA/ /RA/ /RA/ DP for JK for /RA/ DATE 10/23/17 10/5/17 10/23/17 10/26/17 11/01/17 11/2/17 | |
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Report 46 ML24032A1742024-02-0202 February 2024 Withdrawal of Requested Licensing Action Exemption from Specific Provisions in 10 CFR 73.55 ML24025A0992024-01-25025 January 2024 Withdrawal of Request for Exemption from Specific 10 CFR Part 73 Requirements ML24018A0792024-01-22022 January 2024 Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License, Proposed Nshcd and Opportunity for a Hearing (EPID L-2024-LLA-0007) (Letter) ML24018A1382024-01-18018 January 2024 Inservice Inspection Request for Information ML24018A2482024-01-18018 January 2024 License Amendment Request to Modify the Implementation Date of License Amendment No. 238 IR 05000482/20230042024-01-11011 January 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000482/2023004 ML23356A0722024-01-0404 January 2024 Supplemental Information Needed for Acceptance of Requested Licensing Actions Exemption from Specific 10 CFR Part 73N Requirements (EPID L-2023-LLE-0048) (Redacted Version) WO 23-0002, Operating Corp., Summary of Actions Implemented for EA-18-165, Confirmatory Order, NRC Inspection Report 05000482/2019010 and NRC Investigation Report 4-2018-0082023-12-26026 December 2023 Operating Corp., Summary of Actions Implemented for EA-18-165, Confirmatory Order, NRC Inspection Report 05000482/2019010 and NRC Investigation Report 4-2018-008 ML23348A3662023-12-18018 December 2023 Notification of an NRC Fire Protection Baseline Inspection (NRC Inspection Report 05000482 2024012) and Request for Information ML23334A2502023-11-30030 November 2023 Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation ML23299A2662023-11-29029 November 2023 Issuance of Amendment No. 238 Modified Implementation Date of License Amendment No. 237 ML23331A4972023-11-27027 November 2023 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Modify the 90-Day Implementation of License Amendment No. 237 ML23325A2112023-11-20020 November 2023 Submittal of Request for Exemption from Specific Provisions in 10 CFR 73.55 ML23320A2772023-11-16016 November 2023 License Amendment Request to Revise Ventilation Filter Testing Program Criteria in Technical Specification 5.5.11.b and Administrative Correction of Absorber in Technical Specification 5.5.11 ML23311A2082023-11-0909 November 2023 Reassignment of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Branch Chief in the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing for Plant Licensing Branch IV ML23305A3472023-11-0101 November 2023 Revision of One Form That Implements the Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) ML23292A3592023-10-19019 October 2023 License Amendment Request to Modify the 90-Day Implementation of License Amendment No. 237 2024-07-31
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November 2, 2017
EA-17-149
Mr. 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 REACTIVE INSPECTION
REPORT 05000482/2017407, AND PRELIMINARY GREATER THAN GREEN
FINDING
Dear Mr. Heflin:
On August 17, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed its initial
assessment of the circumstances surrounding the security event identified on August 11, 2017,
at the Wolf Creek Generating Station. Based on this initial assessment, the NRC sent a
physical security inspector to Wolf Creek Generating Station on August 21, 2017. On
October 4, 2017, the NRC completed its special inspection and the inspector discussed the
results of the inspection with Mr. S. Smith, Plant Manager, and other members of your staff.
The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed inspection report.
The enclosed report documents a finding, with an associated apparent violation, that the NRC
has preliminarily determined to have a greater than very low security significance that may
require additional inspections, regulatory actions, and oversight. We assessed the significance
of each finding using the Baseline Security Significance Determination Process using best
available information. The deficiencies were promptly corrected or compensated for, and the
plant was in compliance with applicable physical protection and security requirements within the
scope of the inspection before the inspectors left the site. We are considering escalated
enforcement for the apparent violation in accordance with our Enforcement Policy, which can be
found at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html. Because we
have not made a final determination, no notice of violation is being issued at this time. Please
be aware that further NRC review may prompt us to modify the number and characterization of
the apparent violations.
We intend to issue our final significance determination and enforcement decision, in writing,
within 90 days from the date of this letter. The NRCs significance determination process is
designed to encourage an open dialogue between your staff and the NRC; however, neither the
Enclosure transmitted herewith
contains SUNSI. When separated
from enclosure, this transmittal
document is decontrolled.
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A. Heflin 2
dialogue nor the written information you provide should affect the timeliness of our final
determination.
Before we make the final decision, you may choose to communicate your position on the facts
and assumptions used to arrive at the finding and assess its significance by either (1) attending
and presenting at a regulatory conference or (2) submitting your position in writing. The focus of
a regulatory conference is to discuss the significance of the finding. Written responses should
reference the inspection report number and enforcement action number associated with this
letter in the subject line.
If you request a regulatory conference, it should be held within 40 days of your receipt of this
letter. Please provide information you would like us to consider or discuss within 10 days prior
to the conference in an effort to make the conference more efficient and effective. If you choose
to attend a regulatory conference, it will be closed for public observation since security-related
information will be discussed. If you choose not to request a regulatory conference or to submit
a written response, you relinquish your right to appeal the final SDP determination, in that by not
doing either, you fail to meet the appeal requirements stated in the Prerequisite and Limitations
sections of Attachment 2 of NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0609.
If you decide to submit a written response, it should be sent to the NRC within 40 days of your
receipt of this letter. Written responses should be clearly marked as a Response to an
Apparent Violation; EA-17-149 and should include for the apparent violation: (1) the reason for
the apparent violation or, if contested, the basis for disputing the apparent violation; (2) the
corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved; (3) the corrective steps that will
be taken; and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved.
Your written response should be sent to the NRCs Document Control Center, Washington,
DC 20555-0001, with a copy mailed to Mr. Anton Vegel, Director, Division of Reactor Safety,
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV, 1600 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington,
TX 76011-4511, within 40 days of the date of this letter. If an adequate response is not
received within the time specified or an extension of time has not been granted by the NRC, the
NRC will proceed with its enforcement decision or schedule a regulatory conference.
Please contact Mr. Jeremy Groom at 817-200-1527, and in writing, within 10 days from the
issue date of this letter to notify the NRC of your intentions. If we have not heard from you
within 10 days, we will continue with our significance determination.
One cross-cutting aspect was assigned to the finding in the area of human performance.
Specifically, leaders failed to ensure that personnel and procedures were available and
adequate to support nuclear safety [H.1].
If you disagree with this cross-cutting aspect assignment, you should provide a response within
30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis of your disagreement, to the
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington,
DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region IV; and the NRC Resident
Inspector at the Wolf Creek Generating Station.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, of the NRCs
Rules of Practice and Procedure, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public
inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room and in the NRC's Agencywide Documents
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Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
However, the enclosed report contains Security-Related Information, in accordance with
10 CFR 2.390(d)(1) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals could present a security
vulnerability. Therefore, the material in the enclosure will not be made available for public
inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or in ADAMS. If you choose to provide a
response that contains Security-Related Information, please mark your entire response
Security-Related Information-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/
Anton Vegel, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-482
License No. NPF-42
Nonpublic Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000482/2017407
w/Attachments:
1. Supplemental Information
2. Special Inspection Charter
cc w/enclosure:
Mr. Mike Skiles
Security Manager
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
P.O. Box 411
Burlington, KS 66839
cc w/o enclosure: Electronic Distribution
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ML17306A548
Entire Report: ADAMS: Non-Publicly Available Non-Sensitive Keyword:
SUNSI Review By: ADM Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive _______MD 3.4 A.3
ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: ML17306A559
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SUNSI Review By: ADM Yes No Publicly Available Sensitive NRC-002
OFFICE PSI:PSB1 PSI:PSB1 C:PSB1 C:PBB TL:ACES D:DRS
NAME AMeyen CJewett JGroom NTaylor MVasquez AVegel
SIGNATURE /RA/ /RA/ /RA/ DP for JK for /RA/
DATE 10/23/17 10/5/17 10/23/17 10/26/17 11/01/17 11/2/17