ML18058A382
| ML18058A382 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 04/27/1992 |
| From: | Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Slade G CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18058A384 | List: |
| References | |
| EA-92-074, EA-92-74, NUDOCS 9205040078 | |
| Download: ML18058A382 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1992011
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Docket No. 50-255
EA 92-074
c9nsumers Power Company
ATTN:
Gerald B. Slade
General Manager
APR 2 7 1992
Pali$ades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
_covert, MI
49043
Dear Mr. Slade:
License No *. DPR-20
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO.
50~255/920ll(DRS}
This letter refers to the special inspection conducted by
Messrs. G. Hausman and D. Schrum of this office on February 12-
14, 25-27, March 24-27, and April 16, 1992.
This lnspectiori*at
the Palisades Nuclear Plant included a review of the matters
associated wit& the main steam isolation valves bei~g inoperable
in.the event of a high energy line break, which led to a plant
shutdown on February 6, 1992.
At the conclusion of the
inspection, we discussed our findings with you and those members
of your staff identified in the enclosed report.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the
inspection report.
Within these areas, we selectively examined
procedures and representative records, made observations, and
conducted fnterviews with your personnel~
Based on the results of this inspection, two apparent violations
were iqentif ied and are being considered for escalated
. enforcement action in accordance *with the "General Statement of
Policy and Procedure for Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement
Policy), 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1991).
Accordingly, n6
Notice of Violation is currently being issued for these
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inspection findings.
In addition, please be advised that the '*----- -- -!
number. and characterization of the apparent.violations described
in the enclosed inspection report may change as a result of
further NRC review.
An enforce~ent cohference to discuss ~hese apparent vioiatioris
has been scheduled for May.1, 1992.
The purposes of this
conference are to discuss the apparent violations; their causes
and safety sign1ficance; to provide you wit_h the opportunity to
point out any errors in our inspection report; to provide an
opportunity for you to present your proposed .corrective actions;
and to discuss any other information that will. help us to
determine the appropriate enforcement action in accordance with
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the Enforcement Policy.
Y.ou will be advised. by separate
correspondence of the results of our deliberations* *on -this
.matter.
No response regarding the apparent violations is
required at this time.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice,"
a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC
Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you ha_ve concerning this
inspection.
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
No. 50-255 /92011 (DRS) .
cc w/enclosure:
sincerely,
QRlGJf~ SIGNED. B.Y T. 0,. MARTIN
H .. J. Miller, D1rector
Division _of Reactor Safety
.David P. Hoffman, Vice President
Nuclear Operations
P. M. Donnelly,. S~fety and
Licensing Director
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James R. Padgett, Michigan
Public Service Commission
Michigan Department of
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