ML20154J686

Discusses Insp Rept 50-400/88-21 on 880718-22 & Forwards Notice of Violation.Violation Re 880713 Failure to Detect & Identify Loaded Revolver Passed Through Security x-ray & Into Protected Area.Encl Withheld (10CFR2.790(d) & 73.21)

ML20154J686
Person / Time
Site:	Harris
Issue date:	09/13/1988
From:	Grace J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To:	Utley E CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
References
NUDOCS 8809230108
Download: ML20154J686 (3)

See also: IR 05000400/1988021

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SEP 131988

Docket No. 50-400

License No. NPF-63

EA 88-205

Carolina Power and Light Company

ATTN: Mr. E. E. Utley

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Senior Executive Vice President

Power Supply and Engineering

and Construction

P. O. Box 1551

Raleigh, NC 27602

Gentlemen:

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION

(NRCINSPECTIONRt.PORTN0.50-400/88-21)

This refers to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) inspection conducted at

the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant on July 18-22, 1988. The inspection included

a review of the circumstances surrounding the introduction of contraband into

the site protected area. The report documenting this inspection was sent to

yov by letter dated August 10, 1988. As a result of this inspection, a signif-

icant failure to comply with NRC regulatory requirements was identified, and i

accordingly, NRC concerns relative to the inspection findings were discussed in

an Enforcement Conference held on August 16, 1988. The letter summarizing this

Conference was sent to you on August 26, 1988.

The violation described in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) involved a

failure by your site security staff on July 13, 1988, to identify and detect a  ;

loaded .38 caliber revolver which was passed through a security X-ray screening -

console undetected by the console operators and subsequently carried into the

protected area. The unusual facts and circumstances disclosed during your

investigation of the event serve to emphasize strengths and weaknesses in your

site security program. This event occurred at the end of a twelve-hour shift

being worked by the security staff which coincided with the beginning of the

site work day, the pet *iod of heaviest personnel traffic into the site. It is

evident that this combination of circumstances contributed to the event's occur-

rence. It was fortunate, however, that the employee who unknowingly carried

the revolver into the protected area had the integrity, honesty, and presence )

of mind to innediately and properly report the incident when she discovered the

revolver in her purse. Her awareness of security requirements and her subsequent ,

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actions reflect favorably on your general security training. Nevertheless, the l

fact that this significant event occurred points out that diligence and atten- l

tion to detail by the security staff can never be permitted to lapse, even

momenta rily.

In accordance with the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC

Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1988), the violation described

in the enclosed Notice has been classified as a Severity Level III violation. ,

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Normally, a civil penalty is considered for a Severity Level III violation.

However, after consultation with the Director, Office of Enforcement, and the

Deputy Executive Director for Regional Operations, I have decided that a civil  ;

penalty will not be proposed in this case because this event was identified and  ;

immediately reported by your staff, prompt corrective action was initiated, and

because of your good past perforaance in the area of physical security. I also

noted that you have initiated long term corrective action to improve the ,

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working conditions for the security staff, particularly their return to eight

hour shifts.

You are required to respond to this letter and the enclosed Notice and should

follow the instructions specified therein when preparing your response. In

your response, you should document the specific ' actions, taken and any additional

actions you plan to prevent recurrence. After reviewing your response to this

Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the results of future

inspections, the NRC will determine whether'further NRC enforcement action is

necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.

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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(d) and 10 CFR 73.21, safeguards activities and

security measures are exempt from public disclosure. Therefore, the enclosure

to this letter will not be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

The responses directed by this letter and its enclosure are not subject to the

clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. No.96-511. i

Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.

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sincerely,

J. Nelson Grace

Regional Administrator

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R. A. Watson, Vice President

Harris Nuclear Project

D. L. Tibbitts, Director of Regulatory

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C. S. Hinnant, Plant General Manager

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