ML18066A255
| ML18066A255 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 07/29/1998 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18066A256 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-255-98-14, NUDOCS 9808040045 | |
| Download: ML18066A255 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1998014
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Mr. Thomas J. Palmisano
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION Ill
801 WARRENVILLE ROAD
LISLE, ILLINOIS 60532-4351
July 29, 1998
Site Vice President and General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, Ml 49043-9530
SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/98014(DRS)
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
On July 10, 1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Palisades Nuclear Generating
Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. The inspection examined
activities conducted under your license related to radiation safety and to compliance with the
Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
Specifically, this inspection reviewed the planning and radiological controls for a spent resin
sluice, the calibration of personal contamination monitors (PCMs), the management of the area
and process radiation monitors, and the actions completed to address open items regarding the
waste gas system and the accident gaseous iodine effluent determination. To this end, the
inspection consisted of a selective examination of representative procedures and records,
walkdowns throughout the plant, observations of radworker practices and work activities in
progress, and interviews with plant personnel.
No violations of NRC requirements were identified. Overall, the management and operation of
the PCMs and the radiation monitoring system (RMS) were effective, as evidenced by the high
reliability of these monitors. The compensatory measures for inoperable RMS monitors were
completed as required, and the control functions of the RMS performed as intended. However,
the inspectors identified that the frequency of several RMS calibrations were extended beyond
their Technical Specification (TS) required 18-month interval. Although the calibrations were
performed within the 25% exte.nsion window of the TS, this practice increases the probability
that calibration frequencies will not be met, particuiarly should problems arise during the
calibrations. Your staff indicated that they would review the scheduling process to resolve this
issue. Additionally, the planning and radiological controls for the resin sluice were effective.
The sluice was well conducted, and the radiation protection controls enabled your staff to
minimize the dose to accomplish this job. Finally, plant staff have implemented numerous
actions to correct previously identified problems with the operation of the waste gas system and
the accident iodine determination.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790*of the NRC's "Rules and Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
9808040045 980729
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
s/John A. Grobe
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
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R. Fenech, Senior Vice
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N. Haskell, Director, Licensing
R. Whale, Michigan
Public Service Commission
Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality
Department of Attorney General (Ml)
Emergency Management
Division, Ml Department
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