ML18067A747
| ML18067A747 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 10/25/1997 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18067A748 | List: |
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| 50-255-97-12, NUDOCS 9710300191 | |
| Download: ML18067A747 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1997012
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October 25, 1997
Mr. T. Palmisano
Site Vice President and General Manager
Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
Consumers Energy Company
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
Covert, MI 49043-9530
SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT 50-255/97012(DRS)
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
On September 26, 1997, the NRC completed an inspection of your Palisades Nuclear
Generating Plant. 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 rule.s and regulations and with the
conditions of your license. The purpose of the inspection was to review your programs for
gaseous and liquid effluents control and radiological environmental monitoring. The inspection
consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, observations of
work in progress, and interviews with personnel. No violations of NRC regulations were
identified.
Overall, our review indicated that the radiological effluents control and radiological
environmental monitoring programs at your facility were well managed and effectively
implemented. In particular, your staff maintained both liquid and gaseous effluents at low levels
as a result of implementing effective ALARA practices. The response of the radiation
protection staff to an abnormal release of radioactive gas in which several workers were
contaminated was appropriate. In addition, due to our concern over waste gas system material
condition and performance we intend to closely monitor your efforts for improvement in this
area.
In accordance with 1 O CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules and Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by John A. Grobe
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-255
License No. DPR-20
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Robert A. Fenech, Senior Vice President,
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