ML17191A695
| ML17191A695 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Dresden  |
| Issue date: | 05/26/1998 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17191A696 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-237-98-16, 50-249-98-16, NUDOCS 9806010166 | |
| Download: ML17191A695 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000237/1998016
Text
May 26, 1998
Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley
President, Nuclear Generation Group
Commonwealth Edison Company
A TIN: Regulatory Services
Executive Towers West.Ill
1400 Opus Place, Suite 500
Downers Grove, IL 60515
SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORTS 50-237/98016(DRS);
50-249/98016(DRS) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Kingsley:
On May 8, 1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Dresden Generating Station, Units 2
and 3. The enclosed report summarizes the results of this inspection.
The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to
radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the
conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures
and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel. Specifically, the
inspection focussed on the radiological planning and work controls for the Unit 3 maintenance
outage, the circumstances surrounding planned intakes of radioactive material that occurred
. during the latter stages of the recently completed Unit 2 refueling outage, and review of the
calibration and test program for radiation monitoring equipment.
One violation of NRC requirements was identified during the inspection, related to the planned
intakes of radioactive material that occurred during the tensioning of the Unit 2 drywell cover on
April 11, 1998. The violation concerned the failure to perform an adequate evaluation of the
airborne radioactivity concentrations during the job evolution. Although the incident did not
result in a significant intake of radioactive material and the potential for an exposure in excess
of regulatory limits was small, the weaknesses in implementing the air sampling program
combined with the other problems that occurred during the job placed the workers at increased
radiological risk.
Notwithstanding the above noted problems, we recognize several positive aspects in the
implementation of the station's radiation protection program. Specifically, the overall
radiological planning and control of work activities for the Unit 3 maintenance outage was good.
Outage dose goals were being met as a result of good as-low-as-is~reasonably-achievable
(ALARA) initiatives and job planning, and thorough pre-job briefings contributed to the
successful performance of radiological work. Radiation worker practices, radiological
housekeeping and plant material condition were generally good with only minor exception. In
addition; the calibration and test programs for contamination monitors and for the whole body
counters were technically sound and properly implemented.
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The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice), and the circumstances
surrounding it are described in detail in the enclosed report. Please note that you are *required
to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when
preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to determine whether
further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by John A. Grobe
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-237; 50-249
Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation .
2. Inspection Reports 50-237/98016(DRS); 50-249/98016(DRS)
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M. Wallace, Senior Vice President
D. Helwig, Senior Vice President
G. Stanley, PWR Vice President
J. Perry, BWR Vice President
D. Farrar, Regulatory
Services Manager
I. Johnson, Licensing Director
DCD - Licensing
M. Heffley, Site Vice President
P. Swafford, Station Manager
F. Spangenberg, Regulatory Assurance
Manager
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist
Office of the Attorney General
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce
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