ML18057A572
| ML18057A572 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 11/09/1990 |
| From: | Greger L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Hoffman D CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18057A573 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9011190231 | |
| Download: ML18057A572 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1990030
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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:
NOV o 9 1990
This refers to the special safety inspection conducted by Dr. J. E. House-*
and Ms. B. L. Hamrick of this office on October 16-17, 1990, of activiti~s
at the Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant, authorized by NRC Operating
License No. DPR-20, and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. R. M. Rice
and others of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection and on November 2,
1990.
The inspection was conducted to review the circumstances surrounding your
identification of falsification of quality control records in the Chemistry
Department.
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.
No violations of NRC requirements were identified during this inspection.
However, we are concerned with the apparent falsification of proficiency
testing records by a chemistry technician and its implications for the quality
of laboratory analytical data.
We request that you inform us, in writing
within thirty days of the date of this letter, of your corrective actions taken
to address the specific problems noted in this event and to ensure the -
integrity of laboratory data.
We understand that your corrective actions will
include testing the chemistry technician upon his return to duty following his
suspension to ensure he is capable of performing required analyses.
You should
also be prepared to discuss this matter in the _enforcement conference scheduled
for November 15, 1990, in Region III.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC
Public Document Room.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
No. 50-255/90030(DRSS)
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Mr. Kenneth W. Berry, Director
Nuclear Licensing
Gerald B .. Slade, General Manager
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