ML18067A667
| ML18067A667 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 09/01/1997 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18067A668 | List: |
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| 50-255-97-10, NUDOCS 9709050216 | |
| Download: ML18067A667 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1997010
Text
September 1, 1997
Mr. T. Palmisano
Site Vice President and General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
Consumers Energy Company
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, Ml 49043-9530
. SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/97010(DRSJ
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
On August 8, 1997, the NRC completed an inspection of your Palisades Nuclear
Generating Plant. The purpose of the inspection was to review the solid radioactive waste
management and shipping program. The enclosed report presents the results of that.
inspection.
The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they
relate to radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations
and with the conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a selective
examination of procedures and representative records, observations of work in progress,
and interviews with personnel.
Overall, our review indicated that the solid radioactive waste management and shipping
program at your facility was effectively implemented. In particular, the program to
transport radioactive material was in compliance with the recently revised Department of
Transportation and NRC regulations. However, the NRC identified several minor errors in
shipping procedures and packages which indicated a lack of attention to detail by plant
personnel. In addition, review of the status of solid radioactive waste treatment
equipment revealed material condition and housekeeping concerns in the purification filter
and demineralizer rooms which will be evaluated further during a future inspection.
No violations of NRC regulations were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules and Practice," a copy of this letter
and its enclosures will be place in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
T. Palmisano
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September 1, 1997
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by John A. Grobe
John A. Grobe, Acting Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
Enclosure:
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Robert A. Fenech, Senior Vice President,
Nuclear, Fossil and Hydro Operations
Thomas C. Bordine, Licensing Manager
James R. Padgett, Michigan Public
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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
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