ML17306A559: Difference between revisions

From kanterella
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Created page by program invented by StriderTol)
(Created page by program invented by StriderTol)
Line 18: Line 18:


=Text=
=Text=
{{#Wiki_filter:OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI.  When separated from enclosure, this transmittal document is decontrolled.  OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION      November 2, 2017
{{#Wiki_filter:OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI.  When separated  
from enclosure, this transmittal  
document is decontrolled.  
  OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION  
       November 2, 2017  
   
   
EA-17-149  Mr. Adam C. Heflin, President,   
EA-17-149  
  Mr. Adam C. Heflin, President,   
 
Chief Executive Officer,  
Chief Executive Officer,  
  and Chief Nuclear Officer  
  and Chief Nuclear Officer  
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS  66839  
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  
SUBJECT: WOLF CREEK GENERATING STATION, NRC REACTIVE INSPECTION REPORT 05000482/2017407, AND PRELIMINARY GREATER THAN GREEN  
FINDING  Dear Mr. Heflin:  
FINDING  Dear Mr. Heflin:  
   
   
On August 17, 2017, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed its initial  
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  
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  
October 4, 2017, the NRC completed its special  
inspection and the ins
pector 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  
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  
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  
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  
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.  
 
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,  
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   
within 90 days from the date of this letter.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION  A. Heflin 2  OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION dialogue nor the written information you provide should affect the timeliness of our final determination.  
  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  
  A. Heflin 2  
  OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION 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  
Before we make the final decision, you may choose to communicate your position on the facts  
Line 46: Line 70:
reference the inspection report number and enforcement action number associated with this  
reference the inspection report number and enforcement action number associated with this  
letter in the subject line.   
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  
  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 the conference in an effort to make the conference more efficient and effective.  If you choose  
Line 51: Line 76:
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  
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.  
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  
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.     
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 NRC's Document Control Center, Washington, DC 20555-0001, with a copy mailed to Mr. Anton Vegel, Director, Division of Reactor Safety,  
 
  Your written response should be sent to the  
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,  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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.  
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  
  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].   
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  
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.  
Inspector at the Wolf Creek Generating Station.  
   
   
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (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   
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations  
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION  A. Heflin 3  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  
(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  
  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  
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  
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  
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).  
accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii).  
   Sincerely,   /RA/   
 
  Anton Vegel, Director  Division of Reactor Safety   
   Sincerely,
  /RA/   
  Anton Vegel, Director  Division of Reactor Safety  
   
Docket No. 50-482  
Docket No. 50-482  
License No. NPF-42  
License No. NPF-42  
  Nonpublic Enclosure:  Inspection Report 05000482/2017407  
  Nonpublic Enclosure:  Inspection Report 05000482/2017407  
w/Attachments:   
w/Attachments:   
1. Supplemental Information  
1. Supplemental Information  
2. Special Inspection Charter  
2. Special Inspection Charter  
  cc w/enclosure: Mr. Mike Skiles  
  cc w/enclosure: Mr. Mike Skiles  
Security Manager  
Security Manager  
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation  
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation  
P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839   
P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839  
   
cc w/o enclosure:  Electronic Distribution  
cc w/o enclosure:  Electronic Distribution  
    
    


   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 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
   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 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
}}
}}

Revision as of 10:22, 29 June 2018

Wolf Creek Generating Station, NRC Reactive Inspection Report 05000482/2017407, and Preliminary Greater than Green Finding EA-17-149
ML17306A559
Person / Time
Site: Wolf Creek Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation icon.png
Issue date: 11/02/2017
From: Anton Vegel
Division of Reactor Safety IV
To: Heflin A C
Wolf Creek
References
EA-17-149 IR 2017407
Download: ML17306A559 (4)
v • d • e


See also: IR 05000482/2017407

Text

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated

from enclosure, this transmittal

document is decontrolled.

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION

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 ins

pector 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 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

A. Heflin 2

OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION 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

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,

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 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

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

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

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 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

Retrieved from "https://kanterella.com/w/index.php?title=ML17306A559&oldid=740970"