ML18054B389
| ML18054B389 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 12/08/1989 |
| From: | Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Hoffman D CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18054B390 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9001240331 | |
| Download: ML18054B389 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1989026
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Docket No. 50-255
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
David P. Hoffman
Vice President
Nuclear Operations
1945 West Parnall Road
Jackson, MI
49201
Gentlemen:
DEC 8. 1903
This refers to the special safety inspection conducted by Mr, J. M. Jacobson
of this office and members of the NRR staff on August 21 through October 23, 1989,
of activities at the Palisades site authorized by NRC Operating License No.
DPR-20 and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. J. Slade and others of
your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during
the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
examination of procedures and representative records, observations~ and
- interviews with personnel.
The focus of this inspection was the review of
allegations concerning alternative testing activities performed in lieu of the
ASME Code required hydrostatic pressure test.
During this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation
of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice.
A written response
is required.
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In accordance with our letter to you dated November 2, 1989, addressing this
issue, operability determinations on affected systems should be made available
and a plan for corrective actions established.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations~ a copy of
this letter, the enclosures, and yqur response to this letter will be placed
in the NRC Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Bud~et
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Enclosures:
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2.
Inspection Report
No. 50-255/89026(DRS)
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Investigation of Acoustic
Leak Mon i'tor i ng
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Mr. Kenneth W. Berry, Director
Nuclear Licensing
Gerald B. Slade, General Manager
DCD/DCB (RIDS)
Licensing Fee Management Branth
E. W. Brach, VIB, NRR
Resident Inspector, RIII
Ronald Callen, Michigan
Public Service Commission
Michigan Department of
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Division of Reactor Safety
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