ML081820005
| ML081820005 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fort Calhoun  |
| Issue date: | 07/07/2008 |
| From: | Markley M NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLIV |
| To: | Bannister D Omaha Public Power District |
| Markley, M T, NRR/DORL/LP4, 301-415-5723 | |
| References | |
| BL-07-002, LIC-08-0010, TAC MD7602 | |
| Download: ML081820005 (7) | |
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July 7, 2008 Mr. David J. Bannister Vice President and CNO Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Post Office Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0550
SUBJECT:
FORT CALHOUN STATION, UNIT 1 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO RESPONSE TO NRC BULLETIN 2007-01, SECURITY OFFICER ATTENTIVENESS (TAC NO. MD7602)
Dear Mr. Bannister:
By letter dated February 8, 2008 (LIC-08-0010), Omaha Public Power District (OPPD, the licensee) submitted the required written response to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Bulletin 2007-01, Security Officer Attentiveness, for the Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1.
The response was submitted to the NRC in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 50.54(f) and 10 CFR 70.22(d).
The NRC staff has reviewed LIC-08-0010 and determined that additional information is required to complete the final staff assessment of the licensee response to NRC Bulletin 2007-01. NRC Bulletin 2007-01 requested licensees to provide information regarding administrative and managerial programs and controls established to prevent, identify, and correct 1) security personnel inattentiveness and complicity, and 2) failures to implement the behavioral observation program for licensee security personnel including security contractors and subcontractors. The staff will use the additional information received to inform the Commission and to determine if further regulatory action is warranted or if additional assessment of licensee program implementation is needed.
The specific information requested is addressed in the enclosure to this letter. Responses are requested within 35 days of the issuance of this letter. Before submitting responses to the NRC, licensees must evaluate them for proprietary, sensitive, safeguards, or classified information and mark such information appropriately.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-5723.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael T. Markley, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-285
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION RELATED TO RESPONSE TO NRC BULLETIN 2007-01, SECURITY OFFICER ATTENTIVENESS OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT FORT CALHOUN STATION, UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-285 In responding to each of the following questions, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD, the licensee) is requested to provide information that addresses the measures that are currently in place, and any additional planned actions with expected completion dates:
Related to the OPPD response to Question 1b., the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requests the following additional information:
- 1.
Please describe any licensee processes or programs that are in place to identify problems in climate-controlled security areas. What methods are used to track, inspect, and ensure timely repairs are completed?
Please include the following information in your response:
A description of how the security areas are maintained including, but not limited to: (1) a discussion of the maintenance and/or preventive maintenance process and programs in place for these security areas including an overview and brief discussion on routine inspection schedules by maintenance personnel; (2) a discussion on the process a security officer can follow to report concerns with the upkeep and maintenance of his or her post; and (3) a discussion on the timeliness of repairs and any follow-up actions taken by the licensee to ensure the repairs are completed and resolved adequately.
Related to the OPPD response to Question 1c., the NRC requests the following additional information:
- 2.
What is the level of involvement from management who do not have direct responsibility for the security program (including executive and corporate management) in conducting behavior observations of security personnel?
Please include the following information in your response:
A description of any processes in place for licensee and/or contract management, who work day-to-day at the site or visit the site on a routine basis from a corporate office or other applicable offsite location, for conducting behavior observations of security personnel while on duty at their assigned posts. Examples should include, but are not limited to, a discussion of ENCLOSURE
random or scheduled observations conducted by licensee and/or contract management such as the Plant Operations Shift Managers or other Plant Operations Shift Supervisors, Plant Maintenance Supervisors (licensee and contractor), or Quality Assurance Supervisors, etc. The discussion should include whether these random or scheduled observations are proceduralized and the required or recommended level of licensee and/or contract management involvement.
Related to the OPPD response to Question 1, the NRC requests the following additional information:
- 3.
Are security personnel provided opportunities to participate in any personnel surveys regarding the work environment? If so, what is the frequency of the surveys, the average participation rate of security personnel as compared to the general site average, and the process for providing feedback and addressing the results from the survey?
- 4.
How is the licensees policy regarding site employee attentiveness and/or inattentiveness communicated to personnel, both licensee and contractor, and at what frequency?
Related to the OPPD response to Question 2, the NRC requests the following additional information:
- 5.
Please describe the process for employees to file reports through the site corrective action program (CAP). Can employees file CAP reports without prior supervisory/management review or approval?
Please include the following information in your response:
Describe the process for employees to file reports through the CAP. Discuss the supervisor/
management review and/or approval process including, but not limited to: (1) does a supervisor/manager have the authority to reject a report before entering it into the CAP without additional management review and approval; and (2) does a supervisor/manager have the authority to modify the report before such report has been entered into the CAP?
- 6.
Can the employees view the status and disposition of reports directly, or must this information be requested? If yes, please describe the process.
Related to the OPPD response to Question 4, the NRC requests the following additional information:
- 7.
Are formal assessments of the security program conducted by organizations/
individuals that do not have direct responsibility for the security program? If so, provide information on the process, including, but not limited to, the organizations and levels of management involved, the frequency of such activities, and any tracking of how findings are resolved.
Related to the OPPD response to Question 5, the NRC requests the following additional information:
- 8.
How do you assess the effectiveness of your oversight of contractors and subcontractors?
Please include the following information in your response:
Describe the licensees program for oversight of contractors and subcontractors including, but not limited to: (1) a brief overview and description of licensees procedures that describe the oversight process; (2) a detailed list (bulleted is preferred) of assigned duties for the licensee supervisor(s) or manager(s) responsible for overseeing contractors and subcontractors at the site; (3) a detailed list (bulleted is preferred) of the assigned duties for the contractor and subcontractor supervisor(s) or manager(s) responsible for overseeing the contractor and subcontractor staff at the site; and (4) a brief discussion of the corporate (management) involvement with the oversight of contractors and subcontractors at the site.