ML093170246
| ML093170246 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 11/17/2009 |
| From: | Shannon M NRC/NSIR/DSO/DDSO/SPEB |
| To: | Schwarz C Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| References | |
| IR-08-201 | |
| Download: ML093170246 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000255/2008201
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
November 17, 2009
Christopher J. Schwarz
Vice President, Operations
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Palisades Nuclear Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, MI 49043-9530
SUBJECT:
PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT
Dear Mr. Schwarz:
On July 31, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a security
baseline inspection at your Palisades Nuclear Plant. The inspection covered one or more of the
key attributes of the security cornerstone of the NRCs Reactor Oversight Process. The
enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on
July 31, 2009, with Mr. David Hamilton, and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to security and
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed
personnel.
This report documents one finding of very low security significance (i.e., Green as determined
by the Physical Protection Significance Determination Process). The deficiency was promptly
corrected or compensated for, and the plant was in compliance with applicable physical
protection and security requirements within the scope of this inspection before the inspectors
left the site. This finding had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Human Performance, within
the area of Work Practices, H.4.b., because your staff failed to define and effectively
communicate expectations regarding procedural compliance and personnel follow procedures.
Because of the very low security significance, and because the issue is entered into your
corrective action program, the NRC is treating this violation as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV),
consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest the subject or
severity of this NCV, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this letter, with
the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control
Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission - Region III, 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210, Lisle, IL 60532-4352;
the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC
20555-0001; and the Resident Inspector Office at Palisades Nuclear Plant. The information you
provide will be considered in accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0305. The findings
were all NRC identified.
Enclosure contains Safeguards Information.
Upon removal this letter is decontrolled.
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
C. Schwarz
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390 of the NRC's
"Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System component of
NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from
the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading
Room). However, because of the security-related concerns contained in the enclosure, and in
accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letters enclosure will not be available for public
inspection.
Because this issue involves security-related information, your response, should you choose to
respond in writing, will not be made publicly available electronically for public inspection in the
NRC Public Document Room or from the NRCs document system ADAMS, accessible from the
NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. The material enclosed herewith
contains Safeguards Information as defined by 10 CFR Part 73.21 (or 10 CFR Part 95 for
classified information) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals is prohibited by Section 147
of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them
with you.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael Shannon, Acting Chief
Security Performance Evaluation Branch
Division of Security Operations
Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
Docket No. 50-255;72-007
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000255/2008201 (SGI)
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
C. Schwarz
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390 of the NRC's
"Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System component of the
NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from
the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading
Room). However, because of the security-related concerns contained in the enclosure, and in
accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letters enclosure will not be available for public
inspection.
Because this issue involves security-related information, your response, should you choose to
respond in writing, will not be made publicly available electronically for public inspection in the
NRC Public Document Room or from the NRCs document system ADAMS, accessible from the
NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. The material enclosed herewith
contains Safeguards Information as defined by 10 CFR Part 73.21 (or 10 CFR Part 95 for
classified information) and its disclosure to unauthorized individuals is prohibited by Section 147
of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them
with you.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael Shannon, Acting Chief
Security Performance Evaluation Branch
Division of Security Operations
Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
Docket No. 50-255;72-007
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000255/2008201 (SGI)
See attached for distribution:
Accession Number: ML093170246
Office
TL: NSIR/DSO/SPEB
RIII, BC
BC: NSIR/DSO/SPEB
Name
M. Rodriguez
E. Duncan
M. Shannon (Acting)
Date
11/12 /09
11/16/09
via
teleconference
11/17/09
OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
cc w/encl:
SPEB R/F - D. Brady, STSB
E. Duncan, R-III
J. Ellegood, SRI, PNP
J. Curry, DDSO/DSO
M. Frato, Security Manager
T. Strong, State Liaison Officer, State of Michigan
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