IR 05000219/2007404

IR 05000219-07-404, on 05/23/2007; Oyster Creek Generating Station; Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)

ML071720072
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	06/19/2007
From:	Ray Lorson Decommissioning Branch I
To:	Crane C AmerGen Energy Co
References
IR-07-404
Download: ML071720072 (8)

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June 19, 2007

SUBJECT:

OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000219/2007404

Dear Mr. Crane:

On May 23, 2007, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed an inspection at your Oyster Creek Generating Station. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on May 23, 2007, with Mr. A. Farenga of your staff.

This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety, common defense and security, and compliance with NRC Orders related to the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information. The inspection was based upon Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC). The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, no violations were identified. No reply to this letter is required.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Raymond Lorson, Chief Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Docket No.

05000219 License Nos. DPR-16

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000219/2007404 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

ML071720072 DOCUMENT NAME: G:\\D&LB\\RAMQC Non-Safeguards Inspection Reports\\Oyster Creek Inspection Report TI 2201-001.wpd After declaring this document An Official Agency Record it will/be released to the Public.

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DNMS/RI DNMS/RI NAME LKauffman/lap SChaudhary/skc RLorson/rkl DATE 06/12/07 06/12/07 06/19/07

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Docket No:

50-219 License No:

DPR-16 Report No:

05000219/2007404 Licensee:

AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen)

Facility:

Oyster Creek Generating Station Location:

Forked River, NJ 08731 Date:

May 23, 2007 Inspectors:

L. Kauffman, Health Physicist S. Chaudhary, Reactor Engineer Approved by: Raymond Lorson, Chief Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety

Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000219/2007404; 05/23/2007; Oyster Creek Generating Station; Inspection of Additional

Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)

The report covered an announced one-day inspection related to safety, common defense and security, and compliance with NRC Orders related to the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information. The inspection was conducted by two regional inspectors and was based upon Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001, Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC). The inspectors determined that the licensee had developed an adequate program for the transportation of radioactive material and the handling of safeguards information.

Cornerstone: Physical Security

None.

Licensee-Identified Violations

None.

REPORT DETAILS

4OA5 Other Activities

.1 Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for

Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC) - 1 sample

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed the RAMQC program to assess the licensees implementation of the additional security measures (ASM) imposed by NRC Order EA-05-007, Imposing Additional Security Measures on the Transportation of RAMQC, issued July 19, 2005. The inspectors also reviewed the implementation of the Safeguards Information-Modified Handling (SGI-M) protection requirements specified in NRC Order EA-04-0191, Imposing Requirements for the Protection of Certain Safeguards Information, issued November 5, 2004.

The inspectors reviewed each ASM and SGI-M requirement identified in the orders referenced above. The inspectors interviewed personnel and reviewed program documents and implementing procedures.

b. Findings and Observations

No findings of significance were identified. The inspectors concluded that AmerGen personnel developed an adequate RAMQC program.

40A6 Meetings, Including Exit

Exit Meeting Summary

On May 23, 2007, the NRC inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. A. Farenga. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary and safeguards information were not included in this inspection report.

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

AmerGen Energy Company

A. Farenga, Radiation Protection Technical Support Manager

G. Ewart, Site Security Supervisor

M. McKenna, Operations Shift Supervisor

LIST OF ITEMS

OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED

OPEN Temporary Inspection (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)

CLOSED Temporary Inspection (TI) 2201/001 - Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC)