ML18067A639
| ML18067A639 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 07/09/1997 |
| From: | Grant G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18067A640 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-255-97-06, 50-255-97-6, NUDOCS 9707180246 | |
| Download: ML18067A639 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1997006
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Mr. Thomas J. Palmisano
Site Vice President and General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, Ml 49043-9530
July 9, 1997
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/97006(DRP)
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
On May 23, 1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Palisades Nuclear Generating
Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
The inspection covered a 6-week period. Areas examined during the inspection are
identified in the report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and
observation of activities in progress. The purpose of the inspection eff art was to
determine whether activities authorized by the license were conducted safely and in
accordance with NRC requirements.
Operations performance continued to improve, with better communications noted between
operators and maintenance personnel regarding the status of maintenance and surveillance
activities. However, continued attention is needed in the areas of procedural deficiencies
and plant material condition. During this inspection period, two instances of inadequate
guidance in procedures were noted, resulting in an inadvertent pump start and the failure
to report a single component actuation. Also, the use of catch basins to route the leakage
of various system components has increased. This increased leakage may be indicative of
a decline in the material condition of the plant.
No violations or deviations of NRC requirements were identified. *
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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).
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Sincerely,
ls/Geoffrey E. Grant
Geoffrey E. Grant, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
No. 50-255/97006(DRP)
cc w/encl:
Robert A. Fenech, Senior Vice
President, Nuclear, Fossil
and Hydro Operations
Thomas C. Berdine, Manager
Licensing Department
James R. Padgett, Michigan
Public Service Commission
Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality
Department of Attorney General (Ml)
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Mr. Thomas J. Palmisano
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION Ill
801 WARRENVILLE ROAD
LISLE. ILLINOIS 60532-4351
July 9, 1997
Site Vice President and General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, Ml 49043-9530
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/97006(DRP)
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
On May 23, 1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Palisades Nuclear Generating
Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
The inspection covered a 6-week period. Areas examined during the inspection are
identified in the report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel,. and
observation of activities in progress. The purpose of the inspection effort was to
determine whether activities authorized by the license were conducted safely and in
accordanc~ with NRC requirements.
.
Operations performance continued to improve, with better communications noted between
operators and maintenance personnel regarding the status of maintenance and surveillance
activities. However, continued attention is needed in the areas of procedural deficiencies
and plant material condition. During this inspection period, two instances of inadequate
guidance in procedures were noted, resulting in an inadvertent pump start and the failure
to report a single component actuation. Also, the use of catch basins to route the leakage
of various system components has increased. This increased leakage may be indicative of
a decline in the material condition of the plant.
No violations or deviations of NRC requirements were identified .
T. J. Palmisano
-2-
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).
Sincerely,
~tfo?-~+-
Geoffrey E. Grant, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
No. 50-255/97006(DRP)
cc w/encl:
Robert A. Fenech, Senior Vice
President, Nuclear, Fossil
and Hydro Operations
Thomas C. Berdine, Manager
Licensing Department
James R. Padgett, Michigan
Public Service Commission
Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality
Department of Attorney General (Ml)
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