ML16341G387
| ML16341G387 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 11/29/1991 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML16341G386 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-275-91-29, 50-323-91-29, NUDOCS 9112160256 | |
| Download: ML16341G387 (4) | |
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION Pacific Gas 8 Electric Company Diablo Canyon Power Project Docket Nos.
50-275 and 50-323 License Nos.
DPR-80 and DPR-82 During an NRC inspection conducted September 23-27, 1991 and October 15-18, 1991, violations of NRC requirements were identified.
In accordance with the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR 2, Appendix C (1991), the violations are listed below:
A.
10 CFR 20.203(f) requires, that except as provided by 10 CFR 20,203(f)(3),
each container of specified amounts of licensed material bear a durable, clearly visible label identifying the radioactive contents.
1.
Contrary to the above, on September 24, 1991, a shielded High Integrity Container (HIC) (No.
14195) of dewatered
- resins, located on the 115'evel of the east radwaste processing and storage yard, containing approximately 83.413 Curies of mixed radionuclides did not bear any label identifying the radioactive contents and the container was not excepted from such labeling.
2.
Contrary to the above, on October 16, 1991, a B-25 Box (No.
5), located immediately outside of the Radwaste Building at Bay No. 6,of assorted radioactive material containing approximately 7.28 milliCuries (mCi) of mixed radionuclides did not bear any label identifying the radioactive contents and the container was not excepted from such labeling.
This is a Severity Level IV violation.
(Supple'ment IV)
B.
10 CFR 20.203(b) re'quires that each radiation area be conspicuously posted with a sitYn or signs bearing the radiation caution symbol and the words:
Caution Radiation Area."
1 ~
Contrary to the above, on October 16, 1991, a radiation area at the resin dewatering facility (115'evel of the Rad Waste Yard) was not posted as required.
Radiation levels measuring 6 mi llirem per hour (mrem/hour ) were detected at eighteen inches (18") from the surface of B-25 Box No.
40.
2.
Contrary to the above, on October 16, 1991, the radiation area in the 115'evel of the Rad Waste Yard, immediately adjacent to Bay No.
3 of the Rad Waste Building, was not posted as required.
Radiation levels measuring 6 mrem/hour were detected at 18" from the surface of B-25 Box No. 5.
3.
Contrary to the'bove, on October 16, 1991, a radiation area adjacent to the reactor coolant drain tank (RCDT) discharge drain line located on the 55'evel of Unit 2's Auxiliary Building was not posted as required.
Radiation levels 91 12160256 91 1 129 PDR ADOCK 05000275 8
measuring 30 mrem/Hr were detected at 18" from the surface of valve LMS-2-9D.
This is a Severity Level IV violation.
(Supplement IV)
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Diablo Canyon Power Plant is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the U,S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN:
Document Control Desk, Mashington, D.C.
20555 with a Copy to the Regional Administrator, Region V, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector, within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice of Violation (Notice).
This reply should be clearly marked as a "Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should include for the violation: (1) the reason for the violation, or, if contested, the basis for disputing the violation, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results
- achieved, (3).the corrective actions that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved.
If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, the Commission may issue an or der or a demand for information as to why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked, or why such other action as may be proper should not be taken.
Mhere good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.
Dated at Walnut Creek, California this~A'mday of November, 1991