IR 05000244/2003013
| ML040140347 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Ginna  |
| Issue date: | 01/14/2004 |
| From: | Rogge J NRC/RGN-I/DRS/EB |
| To: | Mecredy R Rochester Gas & Electric Corp |
| References | |
| IR-03-013 | |
| Download: ML040140347 (22) | |
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January 14, 2004
SUBJECT:
R. E. GINNA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - TRIENNIAL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT 05000244/2003013
Dear Dr. Mecredy:
On November 21, 2003, the NRC completed a triennial fire protection inspection at your R. E. Ginna facility. The enclosed report documents the inspection findings that were discussed on November 21, 2003, with Mr. Widay, Vice President/ Plant Manager, and other members of your staff. Additional information was provided by your staff, after this date, to address questions the team had concerning the adequacy of some cold shutdown repairs and the combustibility of the control room wall coverings. The team evaluated this information and discussed the results with Mr. Mark Flaherty of your staff on December 31, 2003.
This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety 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 concerning the fire resistance of the cable tunnel escape hatch. This finding has potential safety significance greater than very low significance. We plan to conduct a site visit the week of March 16, 2004, to obtain information required to complete the significance determination process. We will inform you of the results of these activities in subsequent correspondence. This finding did present an immediate safety concern.
However, compensatory measures were established while long-term corrective measures are being implemented.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARs) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Dr. Robert We appreciate your cooperation. Please contact me at (610) 337-5146, if you have any questions regarding this letter.
Sincerely,
/RA/
John F. Rogge, Chief Electrical Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No.
50-244 License No.
DPR-18 Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report 05000244/2003013 cc w/encl:
J. Laurito, President, Rochester Gas and Electric P. Eddy, Electric Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York C. Donaldson, Esquire, State of New York, Department of Law N. Reynolds, Esquire, Winston & Strawn P. Smith, Acting President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority D. Stenger, Ballard, Spahr, Andrews and Ingersoll. LLP T. Wideman, Director, Wayne County Emergency Management Office M. Meisenzahl, Administrator, Monroe County, Office of Emergency Preparedness T. Judson, Central New York Citizens Awareness Network
Dr. Robert