ML18039A598
| ML18039A598 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 11/02/1998 |
| From: | Christensen H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Scalice J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18039A599 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-259-98-06, 50-259-98-6, 50-260-98-06, 50-260-98-6, 50-296-98-06, 50-296-98-6, NUDOCS 9811090237 | |
| Download: ML18039A598 (12) | |
See also: IR 05000259/1998006
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ACCESSION NBR:9811090237
DOC.DATE: 98/11/02
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FACIL:50-259 Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1,
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"50-296 Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Station, Unit 3,
AUTH.NAME,
AUTHOR AFFILIATION
CHRISTENSEN,H.
Region
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SCALICE,J.A.
Valley Authority
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05000259
05000260
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November 2,
1998
Valley'Authority
ATTN: Mr. J. A. Scalice
Chief Nuclear Officer and
Executive Vice President
6A Lookout Place
~ 1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT:
NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-259/98-06, 50-260/98-06,
50-296/98-06, NOTICE OF VIOLATIONAND NRC OFFICE OF
INVESTIGATIONSREPORT 2-1 998-007 SYNOPSIS
Dear Mr. Scalice:
On October 3, 1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Browns Ferry facility. The
enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
Additionally, enclosed is NRC Office of
Investigations synopsis 2-1998-007 on a mispositioned control rod event.
During the six-week period covered by this inspection period, your conduct of activities at the
Browns Ferry facilitywas generally characterized by safety conscious operations, effective
maintenance and engineering troubleshooting, and good plant support.
Based on the results of the inspection, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC
requirements occurred. The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violatiori (Notice) and
the circumstances sunounding it are described in detail in the subject inspection report.
The NRC has concluded that information regarding the reason for the violation, the corrective
actions taken and planned to correct the violation and prevent Jecurrence are already
adequately addressed
on the docket in the enclosed Inspection Report. Therefore, you are not
required to respond to this letter unless the description does not accurately reflect your
corrective actions or your position.
In that case, or if you choose to provide additional
information, you should followthe instructions specified in the enclosed Notice.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosures willbe placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely,
(Original signed by Harold O. Christensen)
Harold O. Christensen, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 6
Division of Reactor Projects
9Bff090237 98ff02
ADOCK 050002S9'
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Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, 50-296
License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68
Enclosures:
2. NRC Inspection Report
3. NRC Office of Investigations Report Synopsis
cc w/encls:
Senior Vice President
Nuclear Operations
Valley Authority
6A Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Jack A. Bailey, Vice President
Engineering and Technical Services
Valley Authority
3B Lookout
Place'101
Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Karl W. Singer, Site Vice'President
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tenriessee Valley Authority
P. O. Box2000-
Decatur, AL 35609
General Counsel
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Valley Authority
ET 10H
400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
Raul R. Baron, General Manager
Nuclear Assurance
Valley Authority
4J Blue Ridge
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga,
TN 37402-2801
R. G. Jones, Acting Plant Manager
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Valley Authority
P. O. Box 2000
Decatur, AL 35609
cc w/encls continued: See page 3
cc w/encls: Continued
Mark J. Burzynski, Manager
Nuclear Licensing
Valley Authority
4J Blue Ridge
1101 Market 'Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Timothy E. Abney, Manager
Licensing and Industry Affairs
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Valley Authority
P. O. Box 2000
Decatur, AL 35609
Chairman
Limestone County Commission
310 West Washington Street
Athens, AL 35611
State Health Officer
Alabama Department of Public Health
434 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-1701
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L. R. Plisco, RII
L. Raghaven, NRR
A. DeAgazio,
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R. P. Carrion, Rll
W. C. Bearden, Rll
C. F. Smith, Rll
E. D. Testa, Rll
D. H. Thompson, Rll
L. S. Mellen, Rll
PUBLIC
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NRC Senior Resident Inspector
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S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
10833 Shaw Road
Athens, AL 35611
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