ML17174B019
| ML17174B019 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Dresden  |
| Issue date: | 11/22/1991 |
| From: | Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Reed C COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17174B021 | List: |
| References | |
| EA-91-165, NUDOCS 9112110024 | |
| Download: ML17174B019 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000249/1991032
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Docket No. 50-249
License No~ DPR-25
EA 91-165
commonwealth Edison Company
ATTN:
Mr. Cordell Reed
NOV 2 2 1991
Senior Vice President
Opus West III
1400 Opus Place
Downers Grove, IL
60515
SUBJECT:
SPECIAL NRC INSPECTION (REPORT NO. 50-249/91032(DRS))
Dear Mr. Reed:
This refers to the speqial safety inspection conducted by
Peggy R. Rescheske from this off ice on October 21 through
November 12, 1991.
The inspection included a review* of
activities authorized by NRC Operating License No. DPR-25 for
the Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Unit 3.
A discussion of our
.findings was held with Mr. L. Gerner. and other meinbers of your
staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
The inspection focused on the October 18-19; 1991, fuel handling
event in.which two fuel bundle bail handles were damaged in the
spent fuel pool.
The enclosed copy of our inspection repqrt
identifies the areas examined during the inspection.
Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination
of procedures and representative records, observations, and
interviews. with personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, one apparent violation .
was identified.
The apparent violation involved the failure to
adequately implement the station procedure for fuel movement
within the spent fuel pool, as required by Dresden Technical
Specification 6.2.A.
The inattention to detail during fuel
movement resulted in damage to two fuel assembly bail handles.
Subsequently, three additional fuel assemblies were moved with
the damaged mast. *operations management (other.than the fuel
handling supervisor) was not informed of the personnel error, or
damage to the fuel assemblies and* mast, until the next shift.
Expectations that work should be stopped in the event of
personnel error or unusual occurrence had not been clearly
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communicated to the individuals involved in the event.
Further,
a lack of training and a lack of procedures regarding response.to
unusual incidents were evident.
On October 22, 1991, as a result
of this event, Region III issued a Confirmatory Action Letter
(CAL-RIII-91-014) regarding resumption of fuel movement at
Dresden.
The apparent violation discussed above, along with three other
apparent violations involving recent operational events (NRC
Inspection Reports No. 237/91035(DRP): No. 249/91038(DRP)), are
being considered for escalated enforcement action in accordance
with the "General*Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC
Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), 10 CFR Part 2,
Appendix C (1991).
No Notice of Violation is being issued at
this time for these inspection findings.
Please be advised that
the number and characterization of the apparent violations may
change as*a result of further NRC review.
An enforcement conference to discuss the apparent violations has
been scheduled for December 10, 1991.
The purposes of this
conference are to discuss the apparent violations, the causes,
and safety significance: to provide you with the opportunity to
point out any errors in our inspection report: to provide an
opportunity for you to present your proposed corrective actions: .
. and to discuss any other information that will help us determine
the appropriate enforcement action in accordance with the
You will be advised by separate
correspondence of the results of our deliberations on this
matter.
No response regarding the apparent violation described
in the enclosed inspection report is required at this time.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations,
a copy of this letter and .its enclosure will be placed.in the NRC
Public Document Room.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this
inspection. *
Sincerely,
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ORIGINAL SIGNED BY T.O. MARTIN FOR
Hubert J. Miller, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclo~ure:
Inspection Report
No. 50-249/91032(DRS)
cc w/enclosure:
D. Galle, Vice President -
Operations
T. Kovach, Nuclear
Licensing Manager
c. Schroeder, Station Manager
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Dresden, Quad Cities .
Richard Hubbard
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J. w. Mccaffrey, Chief, Public
Utilities Division
Robert Newmann, Office of P~blic
Counsel, State of Illinois Center
Licensing Project Manager, NRR
B. Berson, Regional Counsel, RIII
J. Lieberman, OE
J. Goldberg, OGC
J. Partlow, NRR
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