ML032190378

Submittal of PVNGS Physical Security Plan, Amendment 48

ML032190378
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	07/31/2003
From:	Mauldin D Arizona Public Service Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
102-04977-CDM/AKK/SAB/DJS, RIS-01-005
Download: ML032190378 (2)

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1OCFR 50.54(p)

David Mauldin Vice President Mail Station 7605 Palo Verde Nuclear Nuclear Engineering TEL (623) 393-5553 P.O. Box 52034 Generating Station and Support FAX (623) 393-6077 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 102-04977-CDM/AKK/SAB/DJS July 31, 2003 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001

SUBJECT:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)

Units: 1, 2, 3 Dockets: STN 50-528, 50-529, 50-530 and 72-44 Licenses: NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74 Submittal of PVNGS Physical Security Plan, Amendment 48 Pursuant to 50.54(p)(2), Arizona Public Service Company (APS) hereby submits Amendment 48 to the PVNGS Physical Security Plan (hereafter Plan).

The enhancements implemented in this amendment include: designating each page of the Plan as Safeguards information, elimination of the separate Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facility (ISFSI) access authorization list, implementation of NEI 03-01 guidance in lieu of Regulatory Guide 5.66 requirements, and implementation of vendor recommended testing frequencies for certain personnel search equipment.

APS has evaluated the Plan changes in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) and NRC Generic Letter 95-08 and has concluded the amendment does not result in a decrease in the effectiveness of the Plan. The safeguards effectiveness evaluations for each of the Plan changes is available for NRC review upon request. (safeguards) contains a summary of the individual changes and the composite Plan has been provided in Enclosure 2 (safeguards). Accordingly, this submittal is being controlled in accordance with 10 CFR 73.21.

A member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing) Alliance Callaway Comanche Peak

• Diablo Canyon

• Palo Verde South Texas Project

• Wolf Creek SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION ENCLOSED WHEN SEPARATED FROM ENCLOSURES THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Submittal of PVNGS Physical Security Plan, Amendment 48 Page 2 In accordance with 10 CFR 50.4(b)(4) and Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS)01-005, copies of this report are being forwarded to the NRC Region IV Administrator and the resident inspector. The signed original and three copies of the Plan amendment are being submitted to the Document Control Desk and two additional copies are being forwarded to the Regional Administrator, NRC Region IV. Should you have questions regarding this submittal, please contact Scott Bauer at (623) 393-5978.

No commitments are made to the NRC in this submittal.

Sincerely, 3AQ 4md4 CDM/AKK/SAB/DJS/kg ENCLOSURES:

1.

SUMMARY

OF CHANGES - PVNGS PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN, AMENDMENT 48

2. PVNGS PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN, AMENDMENT 48 cc: Regional Administrator, NRC Region IV (two hardcopies w/safeguards)

Sr. Physical Security Inspector, RIV/DRS/PSB (hardcopy w/safeguards)

J. N. Donohew (w/o enclosures)

N. L. Salgado (wlo enclosures)

SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION ENCLOSED WHEN SEPARATED FROM ENCLOSURES THIS PAGE IS DECONTROLLED