ML17059B649
| ML17059B649 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 07/30/1997 |
| From: | Doerflein L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Sylvia B NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17059B650 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220-97-04, 50-220-97-4, 50-410-97-04, 50-410-97-4, NUDOCS 9708050039 | |
| Download: ML17059B649 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000220/1997004
Text
July 30,
1997
Mr. B. Ralph Sylvia
Executive Vice President
and Chief Nuclear Officer
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (NMPC)
Nuclear Learning Center
450 Lake Road
Oswego, NY 13126
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-220/97-04 AND 50-410/97-04
Dear Mr. Sylvia:
This report transmits the findings of safety inspections conducted
by NRC inspectors at the
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units
1 and 2, from May 18 through June 28, 1997. At
the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed
with you, and members of
your staff. We are providing one integrated report for all the inspections conducted
during
this period in order to better consolidate our inspection findings into a consistent regulatory
message
and more clearly communicate how these findings may reflect a change in your
performance.
During this period, your staff operated
both units safely.
Both units performed reactor
shutdowns
and startups without incident.
The identification of an abnormally high
temperature within the high pressure
core spray switchgear room," by a Unit 2 operator,
was an example of good awareness
to plant conditions.
However, the failure on the part
of a Unit 2 non-licensed
operator to properly implement the procedure for the backwash of
the reactor water cleanup filters was another example of inattention to detail.
The fire
protection program was found to be appropriately maintained; administrative controls,
equipment conditions, and training provided to the fire brigade members were also found to
be good.
The Unit 1 licensed operator requalification training program was implemented acceptably,
but several noteworthy weaknesses
were identified.
The written examination level of
difficultywas low, and the reliability of the control rod position indication system in the
simulator was degraded to the extent that it could negatively affect training.
Also, we
noted that Unit 1 did not have specific procedural guidance for determining that the reactor
is shutdown under all conditions; although Unit 2 does have specific guidance.
Based on
the nature of these concerns,
we request. that you respond,
in writing, within 30 days from
the date of this letter, stating your position on these concerns
and any planned corrective
action.
In addition, you should plan on meeting with us to discuss your response
after it is
provided to us.
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Mr. B. Ralph Sylvia
In accordance
with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice,"
a copy of this letter,
and your response
will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Your cooperation with us is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Original Signed
by:
T. A. Moslak,f6r
Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief
Projects Branch
1
Division of Reactor. Projects
Docket Nos.
License Nos.
50-220, 50-410
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report Nos. 50-220/97-04 and 50-410/97-04
cc w/enclosure:
R. Abbott, Vice President
5. General Manager - Nuclear
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C. Terry, Vice President- Safety Assessment
and Support
J. Conway, Vice President - Nuclear Engineering
K. Dahlberg, Vice President - Nuclear Operations
D. Wolniak, Manager, Licensing
J. Warden, New York Consumer Protection Branch
G. Wilson, Senior Attorney
M. Wetterhahn, Winston and Strawn
J. Rettberg, New York State Electric and Gas Corporation
Director, Electric Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York
C. Donaldson,
Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law
J. Vinquist, MATS, Inc.
P. Eddy, Power Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York
F. Valentino, President, New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority
J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority
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W. Axelson, DRA
Region
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L. Doerflein, DRP
T. Moslak, DRP
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W. Dean OEDO
B. Norris - Nine Mile Point
A. Dromerick, NRR
D. Hood, NRR
M. Campion, Rl
Inspection Program Branch (IPAS)
R. Correia, NRR
F. Talbot, NRR
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