ML18065A487
| ML18065A487 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 02/06/1996 |
| From: | Kropp W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano PALISADES GENERATING CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18065A488 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9602150194 | |
| Download: ML18065A487 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1995014
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INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-255f95014.-AND NOTICE OF.'vl'o~TioN :.-:_-.---
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Dear Mr. Palmisano:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted on December 7, 1995,
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purpose of the inspection was to determine whether activities authorized by
the license were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements.
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vi_~Jations Qf N.RC requirements occurred. These violations _are cited ~.'!_the : _ ,,
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are ~escribed in detail ,in Jhe subject fospection- report. The first_vJolation --< :*;,. *
is of concern due to management's failure to initiate corrective *action
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following loss of tank level indication due to freezing.
The second violation
is of concern due to the breakdown of barriers which permitted the disabling
of a safety* system's 19gic function, when required by technical
specifications.
In addition to the violations, the inspectors expressed a concern to you with
recent operationa~ events.
Even though these events by themselves are not
safety significant, in the aggregate could represent an adverse trend in
performance.
Your response to this concern was positive. Your line
organizations have initiated an assessment to ascertain if adjustments are
needed to your long term improvement programs.
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Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the results of future
inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement action is
necessary -'~.o ensure comp 1 i ance with NRC regulatory requirements.
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We will gl~~ly discuss any questions you have concerning this ins~ect*on *
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
2. Inspection Report
Sincerely,*
/s/W. J. Kropp, Chief
W. J. Kropp, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 3
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INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/95014 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Hr. Palmisano:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted on December 7, 1995,
through January 26, 1996, at the Palisades Nuclear Generating Facility. The
purpose of the inspection was to determine whether activities authorized by
the license were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements~. ~t
the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed wit~ those,
members of your staff identified in the enclosed report.
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f\\r.eas ex_ami ned during the i nspe~t ion are _ i dent i fi ed _i !l _the report. : ,_ Wi.tb in* .... >.-.. :*--~~-~ ... :.
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. these areas, the inspection consisted* of a selective examination of-proce_dures -
- and representative records, observations, and interviews with perso~nel. This
report represents an* integrated product of a number of inspectio~s cond~cted
- during the in-spection period. The summary coritained in the report provides *an ____ *
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overview_of our assessment of your performance in the functional
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Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined .that
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. enclosed Notice .of Viol.ation (Notice) and the ci_rcumstances surrounding ,th~m .. *> *:,_
are de'scribed in detail in the-subject inspection report.
The first*'violation
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is of concern due to management's failure to initiate corrective act1on
following loss of tank level indication due to freezing.
The second violation
is of concern due to the breakdown of barriers which permitte& the disabling
of a safety system's logic function, when required by technical
specifications.
In addition to the violations, the inspectors expressed a concern to you with
recent operational events.
Even though these events by themselves are not
safety significant, in the aggregate coul~ represent an adverse trend*in
performance.
Your response to this concern was positive.
Your line
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organizations have initiated an assessment to ascertain if adjustments are
needed to your long term improvement programs .
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some operations, maintenance, engineering, and plant support ar .. ivifies. Our**
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previous inspection also identiHed a concern with management oversight of the*'-**.::.'.-
temporary modification program.
Since poor performance was identified in
those areas with weak management oversight, we request you inform us, in .
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writing within 45 days of the issuance of this report," of the actiOns you fia've'
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taken to ensure there is effective management oversight of plant activities>':*',*
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- You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions
specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response.
In your
response, you should document the specific actions taken and any additional
actions you plan to prevent recurrence.
Your response may reference or
include previous docketed correspondence, if the correspondence adequately
addresses the required response.
After reviewing your response to this
Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the results of future
inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement action is
necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of
this letter, its enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC
Public Document Room (PDR).
To the extent possible, your response s~c:iuld not
include any personal privacy, propriety, or safeguards information so that i_t
can be placed in the PDR ~ithout redaction.
The responses directed by this lettei and the accompanYing Notice 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.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
2. Inspection Report
Sincerely
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Reactor Projects Branch 3
No. 50-255/95014(DRP)
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