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Forwards Security Insp Rept 50-461/96-16 on 970107.Violation Noted in Security Program & Procedures & Another Weakness
ML20134F534
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Site: Clinton Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 02/04/1997
From: Caldwell J
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Connell W
ILLINOIS POWER CO.
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See also: IR 05000461/1996016

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Mr. W. Connell

Vice President

Clinton Power Station

Illinois Power Company

Mail Code V-275

P. O. Box 678

Clinton, IL 61727

SUBJECT: NRC SECURITY INSPECTION REPORT N0. 50-461/96016(DRS) AND NOTICE OF

VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Connell:

On January 7, 1997, the NRC completed a security inspection of your Clinton

Nuclear Power Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that

inspection.

During the inspection period, we determined your security program to be

adequate to protect public health and safety. We identified two violations of

your security program and procedures and another weakness. These findings

demonstrated weakness in procedure adherence. They also indicated some lack

of understanding of the purpose and reasons for some requirements as noted in

the inspection details. Our identification of these problems was accomplished

by direct observation, and comparisons of readily available information, that

could have been accomplished by your staff.

These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice), and

the circumstances surrounfing the violations are described in detail in the

enclosed report. Please note that you are required to respond to this letter

and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when

preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to

determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance

with regulatory requirements.

Also of concern, were two licensee-identified failures to implement

compensatory measures for failed security equipment. Despite the fact that

full credit was given for your identification of these violations, it appears

that their causes are similar to those violations that were cited and involved

failure to follow established procedures. Please address this issue in your

response. In addition, the inspector identified a vulnerability in a portion

of your vehicle barrier system (VBS). Details of these findings are described

in the enclosed report.

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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 by placed in the Public Document Room.

Sincerely,

Original Signed by James L. Caldwell

, James L. Caldwell, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

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Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation

2. Inspection Report l

No. 50-461/96016(DRS)

(SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION)

cc w/encls: P. Yocum, Plant Manager

Clinton Power Station

R. Phares, Manager, Nuclear Assessment

P. J. Telthorst, Director - Licensing

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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION: Nathan Schloss, Economist,

Office of the Attorney General

K. K. Berry, Licensing Services Manager

General Electric Company

Chairman, DeWitt County Board

State Liaison Officer

Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission

Distribution:

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DOCUMENT NAME: A:\CLI96016.DRS

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