ML18057B394
| ML18057B394 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 11/26/1991 |
| From: | Shafer W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Slade G CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18057B395 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9112060045 | |
| Download: ML18057B394 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1991018
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.Docket No. 50-255
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
Gerald B. Slade
General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, MI
49043
Dear Mr. Slade:
NOV 2 S 18~1
This refers to the routine safety inspection, conducted by Messrs.
J. K. Heller and J. R. Roton of this office during the period of
September 24 through November 4, 1991, of activities at the Palisades
Nuclear Generating Plant authorized by NRC Facility Operating License
No. DPR-20 and to the discussion of our findings with you 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.
During the inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation
of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice of Violation. A
written response is required.
Certain other activities, as described in paragraph 7
11Reportable Events
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the enclosed report, also appeared to be in violation of NRC requirements.
However, you identified these violations and to encourage and support licensee
initiatives for self-identification and correction of violations, the
violations are not being cited because the criteria specified in Section V.G.
of the
11General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions,
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(Enforcement Policy, 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1991)), were satisfied.
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.
The response directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice of Violation
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.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Enclosures:
2. Inspection Report
No. 50-255/91018(DRP)
cc w/enclosures:
David P. Hoffman, Vice President
Nuclear Operations
P. M. Donnelly, Safety and
Licensing Director
DCD/DCB (RIDS)
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Resident Inspector, RIII
James R. Padgett, Michigan Public
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Michigan Department of
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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Docket No. 50-255
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
Gerald B. Slade
General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, MI
49043
Dear Mr. Slade:
NOV 2 6 *1991
This refers to the routine safety inspection, conducted by Messrs.
J. K. Heller and J. R. Roton of this office during the period of
September 24 through November 4, 1991, of activities at the Palisades
Nuclear Generating Plant authorized by NRC Facility Operating License
No. DPR-20 and to the discussion of our findings with you 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.
During the inspectio~, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation
of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice of Violation. A
written response is required.
Certain other activities, as described in paragraph 7 Reportable Events" of
the enclosed report, also appeared to be in violation of NRC requirements.
However, you identified these violations and to encourage and support licensee
initiatives for self-identification and correction of violations, the
violations are not being cited because the criteria specified in Section V.G.
of the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions,"
(Enforcement Policy, 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1991)), were satisfied.
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.
The,response directed by this letter ~nd the accompanying Notice of Violation
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.
J
NOV 2. 6 1991
Consumers Power Company
2
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Enclosures:
2. Inspection Report
No. 50-255/91018(DRP)
cc w/enclosures:
David P. Hoffman, Vice President
Nuclear Operations
P. M. Donnelly, Safety and
Licensing Director
DCD/DCB (RIDS)
OC/LFDCB
Resident Inspector, RIII
James R. Padgett, Michigan Public
Service Commission
Michigan Department of
Public Health
Palisades, LPM, NRR
SRI, Big Rock Point
Sincerely,
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Reactor Projects Branch 2