ML17286B212
| ML17286B212 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 12/17/1991 |
| From: | Yuhas G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Sorensen G WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
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| ML17286B213 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9112310036 | |
| Download: ML17286B212 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000397/1991036
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Docket No. 50-397
License
No.
uNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORYCOMMISSION
REGION V
1450 MARIALANE
WALNUTCREEK, CAUFORNIA94596-5368
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Mashington Public Power Supply System
(WPPSS)
P.O.
Box 968
3000 George
May
Richland, Mashington
99352
Attention: Mr.
G.
C.
Sorensen,
Manager-
Regulatory
Programs
Subject:
NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND NRC INSPECTION
REPORT
NO. 50-397/91-36
FOR
NUCLEAR PROJECT
2 (WNP-2)
This letter refers to the inspection
conducted
by Mr.
L.
C.
Carson II on
October
7 - 11,
and 29, 1991, of activities authorized
by
NRC License
No.
Discussions
of findings were held by the inspector with
Mr. J.
Baker and other members of the
WNP-2 staff at the conclusion of the
inspection.
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 inspector.
Based
on the results of this inspection,
certain of your activities appear to
be in violation of NRC requirements,
as specified in the enclosed
Notice of
Violation (Notice).
The violation of 10
CFR 20.201 resulted in the
third suspension,
in 18 months, of your Low Level Radioactive
Maste Disposal
Site disposal privileges
by the State of Washington
on October 9, 1991.
This
violation is of concern
because it indicates
a continuing programmatic
weakness
in the control of radioactive material
shipments that could lead to
more serious safety issues.
The second violation involved not following
established
procedures,
as required
by your Technical Specification 6.8. 1.
This violation is of concern
because it indicated that
some personnel
did not
implement your management
policy related to procedural
adherence.
You are requi red 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 will determine
whether fur'ther enforcement action is
necessary
to ensure
compliance with regulatory requirements.
The responses
directed
by this letter and the enclosed
Notice are not subject
to the clearance
procedures
of the Office of Management
and Budget as required
by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1980, Public
Law No.96-511.
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In accordance
with 10
CFR 2.790(a),
a copy of this letter
and the enclosure
will be placed in the Public Document
Room.
Should you have
any questions
concerning this inspection,
we will be-pleased
to discuss
them with you.
Sincerely,
Q.Pg~
G.P.
Yuhas, Chief
Reactor
Radiological Protection
Branch
Enclosure:
1-. Notice
2. Inspection
Report
No. 50-397/91-36
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Mr. J.
W. Baker,
WNP-2 Plant Manager
Mr. A.
G. Hosier,
WNP-2 Licensing Manaqer
Dr.
G.
D. Bouchey, Director Licensing
E Assurance
Mr,
G.
E.
Doupe,
Esq.,
Mr. A.
Lee Oxsen,
Deputy Managing Director
State of Washington
Mr.
M,
H. Phillips, Esq.
(Winston
8 Strawn,
1400
L Street,
NW, Washington
D.C. 20005-3502
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