ML18057A784
| ML18057A784 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 03/07/1991 |
| From: | Davis A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Slade G CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18057A786 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9103180045 | |
| Download: ML18057A784 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1991001
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UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION Ill
799 ROOSEVELT ROAD
GLEN f;LLYN, ILLINOIS 60137
Docket No. 50-255
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
Gerald B. Slade
General Manager
MAR ~ 7 1991
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27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, MI
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Enclosed for your review, prior to our scheduled meeting of March 22, 1991, is
the Initial SALP 10 Report for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, covering the period
September 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990.
In accordance with NRC policy, I have reviewed the SALP Board Assessment
and concur with their ratings. It is my view that your conduct of nuclear
activities in connection with the Palisades facility was appropriately
directed to the assurance of safety.
In the areas of plant operations, maintenance/surveillance and security, your
activities reflected a degree of management attention and levels of performance
which were commendable and, th-us, these areas were rated Category 1.
The
operations and the maintenance/surveillance areas improved from the last
assessment period.
In the area of radiological controls, excellent preparation,
training and program implementation to maintain low doses during the Steam
Generator Replacement Project (SGRP) were noted.
However, performance declined in the areas of emergency preparedness and
engineering/technical support.
Both were rated Category 2 with a declining
trend. It is significant that the lower rating in engineering/technical
support stems principally from weaknesses in design control, which was a
problem identified in the last assessment period. Staffing and training were
particular weaknesses in the area of emergency preparedness.
Management
attention to these functional areas is suggested.
At the SALP meeting, you should be prepared to discuss our assessments and
your plans to improve performance where ~eeded. The meeting is intended to be
a candid dialogue wherein any comments you may have regarding our report are
discussed. Additionally, you may provide written comments within 30 days after
the meeting.
Your comments, a summary of our meeting, and my disposition of
your comments will be issued as the Final SALP Report.
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In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice, 11 Part 2,
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the Initial
SALP Report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning the Initial SA~P Report, we would be
pleased to discuss them with you.
Enclosure:
InitiaL.-SA'rP--ro)
Report No. 059r~o5/910~~
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cc w/enclosurc==-
David P. Hoffman, Vice President
Nuclear Operations
Mr. D. J. VandeWalle, Safety and
Licensing Director
DCD/DCB (RIDS)
OC/LFDCB
Resident Inspector, RIII
James R. Fadgett, Michigan Public
Service Commission
Michigan Department of
Public Health
Palisades, LPM, NRR
J. H. Sniezek, DEDR
T. E. Murley, Director, NRR
K. M. Carr, Chairman
K. C. Rogers, Commissioner
J. R. Curtiss, Commissioner*
F. J. Remick, Commissioner
L. R: Plisco, NRR
Sincerelv.
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A. Bert Davis
Regional Administrator
B. Holian, NRR Project Manager
L. B. Marsh, NRR Director, Project Directorate III-1
J. Lieberman, Director, Office of
Enforcement
E. W. Brach, NRR
M. L. Dapas, NRR
See Continued Distribution
Consumers Power Company
Distribution (continued)
C. F. Holden, NRR
R. L. Wharton, NRR
RIII PRR
State Liaison Officer, State
of Michigan
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L. R. Greger, RIII
M. J. Pearson, RIII
L. L. Cox, RIII
TSS, RIII
RIII Files
MAR . 7 1991
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