ML17286B116
| ML17286B116 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 10/16/1991 |
| From: | Scarano R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Sorensen G WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
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| ML17286B117 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9111040046 | |
| Download: ML17286B116 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000397/1991031
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UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION V
1460 MARIALANE, SUITE 210
WALNUTCREEK. CALIFORNIA94596-6368
OCT
1 o 19"I
Oocket No.:
50-397
License No.:
Washington Public Power Supply System
P.O.
Box 968
,3000 George Washington
Way
Richland, Washington
99352
Attention:
Mr.
G. C.'orensen,
Manager
Regulatory
Programs
Subject:
NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND INSPECTION
REPORT NO.'0-397/91-31
Gentl erne
n.'his
refers to the routine inspection
conducted
by Messers.
H.
Chancy
and
L.
Carson of this office on September
2-6, 1991, of activities authorized
by
NRC
license
No.
and to the findings discussed
with Mr. J. Baker,
and other
WNP-2 staff members identified in the enclosed
inspection report.
Areas
examined during this inspection
are described
in the enclosed
inspection
report.
Within these
areas,
the inspection consisted of selective
examinations
of procedures
and representative
records,
interviews with personnel
and
observations
by the inspectors.
Based
on the results of this inspection,
certain of your activities appeared
to
be in violation of NRC requirements,
as specified in the enclosed
Notice of
Violation (Notice).
These violations are of concern
because
they involve the
monitoring and control of personnel
radiation exposures
in high radiation
areas,
The enforcement discretion provided by Section
V.G of the Enforcement
Policy is not.being exercise for,these violations because
you failed to
promptly and fully evaluate. the violations to prevent future occurrences.
This
=report also describes
examples of poor air sampling technique,
radiation monitoring equipment,
and poor storage
practices
involving a sealed
'ource
of significant size that deserve your attention.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions
specified in the enclosed
Notice when preparinq your response.
In your
response,
you should document the specific actions
taken
and any additional
actions you -plan to prevent recurrence.
After reviewing your response
to this
notice, including your proposed corrective actions
and the results of future
inspections,
the
NRC wi'll determine
whether further
NRC enforcement action
necessary
to ensure
compliance with NRC requirements.
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In accordance
with 10
CFR 2.790 of the NRC's."Rules of Practice,"
a copy of
this. letter
and, its enclosures will be placed in the
NRC Public Document
Room.
Should you have
any questions .concerning this inspection,
we will be pleased
to
discuss
them with you.
Sincer ely,
C.P.
Ross
A.
ano, Director
Division of Radiation Safety
and
Safeguards
Enclosures:
1)
2)
Inspection
Report
No. 50-397/91-31
cc w/enclosures:
Mr. J.
W. Baker,
WNP-2 Plant Manager
Mr. A.
G. Hosier,
WNP-2 Licensing Manager
Dr.
G.
D. Bouchey, Director, Licensing
8 Assura'nce
Mr.
G.
E.
Doupe,
Esq.,
Mr.
A.
Lee Oxsen,
Deputy Managing Director
State of Washington
Mr,
M.
H.
Phi lips,
Esq.
(Winston
8 Strawn)
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bcc w/enclosures:
Docket File
Resident
Inspector
Project Inspector
G.
Cook
.
A. Johnson
B. Faulkenberry
'=.. J. Martin
bcc w/o enclosures:
J. Zollicoffer
M. Smith
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