IR 05000454/2001010
| ML012560173 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 09/10/2001 |
| From: | Ann Marie Stone Division Reactor Projects III |
| To: | Kingsley O Exelon Generation Co |
| References | |
| IR 2021010 | |
| Download: ML012560173 (35) | |
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September 10, 2001
SUBJECT:
BYRON STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 INSPECTION REPORT 50-454/01-10(DRP); 50-455/01-10(DRP)
Dear Mr. Kingsley:
On August 13, 2001, the NRC completed an inspection at the Byron Station, Units1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the inspection findings which were discussed on August 17, 2001, with Mr. R. Lopriore and other members of your staff.
The 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.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC identified one finding which was not quantified in terms of risk (No Color) describing a significant cross-cutting issue in the area of operator human performance. An adverse performance trend is developing in several cornerstone areas with operator errors being the common element. The finding represents multiple individual failures which were the result of incorrect knowledge-based decisions and/or the failure to correctly follow station procedures.
In addition, the NRC identified one issue of very low risk significance (Green). The issue was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. However, because of its very low safety significance and because it was entered into your corrective action program, the NRC is treating the issue as Non-Cited Violation in accordance with Section VI.A.1 of the NRCs Enforcement Policy. If you contest the Non-Cited Violation, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region III; Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Byron Station. 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/NRC/ADAMS/index.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely, Original signed by Ann Marie Stone Ann Marie Stone, Chief Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos. 50-454; 50-455 License Nos. NPF-37; NPF-66 Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-454/01-10(DRP);
50-455/01-10(DRP)
cc w/encl:
J. Skolds, Chief Operating Officer C. Crane, Senior Vice President, Midwest ROG J. Benjamin, Vice President Licensing H. Stanley, Vice President, Midwest ROG Operations R. Krich, Licensing Director, Midwest ROG R. Helfrich, Senior Counsel, Nuclear DCD - Licensing R. Lopriore, Site Vice President S. Kuczynski, Station Manager P. Reister, Regulatory Assurance Manager M. Aguilar, Assistant Attorney General Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety State Liaison Officer State Liaison Officer, State of Wisconsin Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission