IR 05000445/1997011
| ML20151L979 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron, Comanche Peak  |
| Issue date: | 08/01/1997 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Graesser K COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20151L983 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-454-97-11, 50-455-97-11, NUDOCS 9708080104 | |
| Download: ML20151L979 (3) | |
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August 1, 1997
SUBJECT:
BYRON SECURITY INSPECTION REPORTS NO. 50-454/97011(DRS);
50-455/97011(DRS) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Graesser:
On July 7,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Byron Nuclear Generating Plant reactor facility. The objective of the inspection effort was to determine whether activities authorized by the license were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC requirements occurred. The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation and the circumstances pertaining to the violation are described in detailin the enclosed report. The
violation is of concern because it was identified by the NRC and demonstrated that the security staff was unaware of a requirement, clearly delineated in the security plan, pertaining to testing of the perimeter alarm system. This violation is being cited because it occurred over a long period of time and was not identified through self-assessment efforts.
The NRC has concluded that information regarding the reason for the violation, the corrective actions taken and planned to correct the violation and prevent recurrence is addressed in Section S2 of the Report Details. Therefore, you are not required to respond to this letter unless the information in Section S2 of the Report Details does not accurately reflect your corrective actions or your position, or if you choose to provide additional information.
Concerns were also noted pertaining to some procedure weaknesses, and actions by alarm station operators which reduced a required alarm assessment capability. Conversely, attainment of self-established security performance goals, which were monitored on a j
monthly basis, was considered a program strength.
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. August 1, 1997 In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
Sincerely, Original Signed by John A. Grobe John A. Grobe, Acting Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-454;50-455 j
Enclosures:
1. Notice of Violation 2. Inspection Reports 50-454/97011(DRS); 50-455/97011(DRS)
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T. J. Maiman, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Operations Division D. A. Sager, Vice President, Generation Support H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear Operating Officer K. Kofron, Station Manager D. Brindle, Regulatory Assurance
, Supervisor 1. Johnson, Acting Nuclear Regulatory Services Manager Document Control Desk - Licensing Richard Hubbard Nathan Schloss, Economist Office of the Attorney General State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin State Liaison Officer Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission DOCUMENT NAME: G:DRS\\BYR97011.DRS To receive a copy of this document, Indicate in the box: "C" = Copy without attachment / enclosure
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