ML18054A830
| ML18054A830 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 07/06/1989 |
| From: | Cooper R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Hoffman D CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18054A831 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8907120198 | |
| Download: ML18054A830 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1989014
Text
Docket No. 50-255
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
David P. Hoffman
Vice President
Nuclear Operations
1945 West Parnall Road
Jackson, MI
49201.
Gentlemen:
JUL 6 1989
This r~fers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Mr. Joseph Ulie *Of
thi*'office on May 16-18 and June 9, 1989, of activities at the Palisades
Nuclear Plant authorized by NRC Operating License No. DPR-20, and to the
discussion of our findings with Mr. T. J. Palmisano at the conclusion of the
inspection.
The purpose of this inspection was to review the implementation
of the licensee's fire protection program.
'
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during
the inspecti6n.
Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selectiYe
examinatiori of procedures and representative records, observations, and
interviews with personnel.
Certain othe~ activities, set forth in the enclosure to this letter, appear to
be a deviation from commitments which you have made in previous correspondence
with the Commission.
A written response is required.
With regard to the item
described in the Notice of Deviation, we are concerned that other vital
equipment may be susceptible to the inadvertent spraying of internal
components with water which could result in an equipment operability problem.
Additional review by appropriate technical staff appears.necessary to ensure
that unacceptable water spraying of vital equipment does not occur.
In your
response to the Notice of Deviation, please address the actions you are taking
or plan to take to address this concern.*
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will- be placed
in the NRC Public Document Room.
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Consumers Power Company
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JUL 6
1989
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Enclosures.:
1.
Notice of Deviation
2.
Inspection Report
No. 50-255/89014(DRS)
cc w/enclosures:
Mr. Kenneth W. Berry, Director
Nuclear Licensing
Gerald B. Slade, General Manager
DCD/DCB (RIDS)
Licensing Fee Management Branch
Resident Inspector, RIII
Ronald Callen, Michigan
Public Service Commission
Michigan Department of
Public Health
C. McCracken, NRR
A. Krasopoulas, RI
D. Ward, RI!
A. Singh, RIV
C. Ramsey, RV
RIII
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Sincerely,
R. W. Cooper. Chief
Engineering Branch
RIII
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