ML18065A838
| ML18065A838 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 07/30/1996 |
| From: | Polich T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
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| NUDOCS 9608090221 | |
| Download: ML18065A838 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1996005
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July 30, 1996
Mr. T. Palmisano, General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, MI
49043-9530
SUBJECT:
NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/96005{DRP)
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
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On June 14, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Palisades Nuclear
Generating Plant.
The enclosed report presents the results of that
inspection.
Operation of the facility during the 7-week inspection period was generally
viewed as safety conscious.
However, the inspectors expressed concern with an
issue relating to safety related system operability. Specifically, during the
evolution of sampling safety injection tanks, the tanks are cross connected by
non-safety related nitrogen piping system.
We understand that your staff is
currently evaluating this issue. Weaknesses in your program to review design
basis documents were discussed in Report 50-255/96003. This report indicates
that an incomplete evaluations was performed with regards to testing of a
design basis requirement for the control room environment.
Your continued
attention in this area appears to be warranted.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of
this letter, and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC
Public Document Room {PDR).
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
Sincerely,
/s/T. J. Polich, Acting Chief
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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801 WARRENVILLE ROAD
LISLE, ILLINOIS 60532-4351
July 30, 1996
Mr. T. Palmisano, General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, HI
49043-9530
SUBJECT:
NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/96005(DRP}
Dear Hr. Palmisano:
On June 14, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Palisades Nuclear
Generating Plant.
The enclosed report presents the results of that
inspection.
Operation of the facility during the 7-week inspection period was generally
viewed as safety conscious.
However, the inspectors expressed concern with an
issue relating to safety related system operability. Specifically, during the
evolution of sampling safety injection tanks, the tanks are cross connected by
non-safety related nitrogen piping system.
We understand that your staff is
currently evaluating this issue. Weaknesses* in your program to review design
basis documents were discussed in Report 50-255/96003.
This report indicates
that an incomplete evaluations was performed with regards to testing of a
design basis requirement for the control room environment.
Your continued
attention in this area appears to be warranted.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of
this letter, and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC
Public Document Room (PDR).
Docket No. 50-255
license No. DPR-20
Enclosures:
Inspection Report
No. 50-255/96005(0RP}
See Attached Distrib~tion
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T. J. Polich, Acting Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 3
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T. Palmisano
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Distribution:
cc w/encl:
Robert A. Fenech, Vice President,
Nuclear Operations
R. W. Smedley, Manager, Licensing Dept.
James R. Padgett, Michigan Public
Service Conunission
Michigan Department of
Public Health
Department of Attorney General (MI)