IR 05000528/2003006

IR 05000528-03-006 & 05000529-03-006 & 05000530-03-006 on 01/13 - 17/2003, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2 and 3; Ti 2515/148, Verification of Compliance with Interim Compensatory Measures Order

ML030550800
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	02/24/2003
From:	Troy Pruett Plant Support Branch Region IV
To:	Overbeck G Arizona Public Service Co
References
IR-03-006
Download: ML030550800 (9)

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ary 24, 2003

SUBJECT:

NRC SAFEGUARDS INSPECTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER INSPECTION REPORTS 50-528/03-006; 50-529/03-006; and 50-530/03-006

Dear Mr. Overbeck:

On January 17, 2003, the NRC completed an inspection at your Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station facility. The enclosed report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on January 17, 2003, with you and other members of your staff. On January 27, 2003, the NRC informed Mr. Stroud of your staff of another finding related to processing individuals with denied access.

This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with an Order issued on February 25, 2002, which required your site to implement specific measures related to security of your facility. The inspection utilized Temporary Instruction 2515/148, Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards Interim Compensatory Measures, to verify implementation of the Order as clarified in your responses dated March 15, June 18, and August 30, 2002. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selected examination of procedures and representative records, observations of activities, and interviews with personnel.

The material enclosed herewith contains Safeguards Information as defined by 10 CFR 73.21 and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals is prohibited by Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Therefore, the material will not be placed in the Public Document Room.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of DOCUMENT CONTAINS ENCLOSURE(S) CONTAIN(S) UPON SEPARATION THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED

Arizona Public Service Company -2- DOCUMENT CONTAINS NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at Http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

//RA//

Troy W. Pruett, Chief Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Dockets: 50-528 50-529 50-530 Licenses: NPF-41 NPF-51 NPF-74

Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report 50-528, 50-529, and 50-530/03-006

REGION IV==

Dockets: 50-528 50-529 50-530 Licenses: NPF-41 NPF-51 NPF-74 Report No.: 50-528/03-006 50-529/03-006 50-530/03-006 Licensee: Arizona Public Service Company Facility: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Location: 5951 S. Wintersburg Road Tonopah, Arizona Dates: January 13 - 17, 2003 Inspectors: Gregory A. Pick, Senior Physical Security Inspector Frank L. Brush, Senior Resident Inspector Gilbert L. Guerra, Resident Inspector Approved By: Troy W. Pruett, Chief, Plant Support Branch DOCUMENT CONTAINS ENCLOSURE(S) CONTAIN(S) UPON SEPARATION THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS IR 50-528/03-006; 50-529/03-006; 50-530/03-006 on January 13-17, 2003; Arizona Public Service Company, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; TI 2515/148, Verification of Compliance With Interim Compensatory Measures Order The inspection was conducted by a regional physical security inspector and by resident inspectors.

Cornerstone: Physical Security

• On February 25, 2002, the NRC imposed by Order, Interim Compensatory Measures to enhance physical security. The inspectors determined that, overall, the licensee appropriately incorporated the Interim Compensatory Measures into the site protective strategy and access authorization program; developed and implemented relevant procedures; ensured that the emergency plan could be implemented; and established and effectively coordinated interface agreements with offsite organizations.

• The inspectors identified an unresolved item related to evaluations of personnel and equipment required by Item B.2.(a).1 of the Order. This item remains open pending review by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (Section III.A.2).

• The inspectors identified an unresolved item related to processing of individuals who had been denied access as required by B.3.b of the Order. This item remains open pending review by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (Section IV.B.2).

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