ML19325D226
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| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 10/12/1989 |
| From: | Wiggins J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Fitzpatrick J POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK |
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| Download: ML19325D226 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000333/1989009
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Docket No. 50-333
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This -letter transmits the results rf the routine inspection conducted _ by
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W. Schmidt and. R. Plasse of this office on July 30,1989 through
September 6' 1989, at the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power plant, Scriba, New
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York. Mr.:Schmidt discussed the inspection findings with you and other members.-
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The performance of your senior reactor operators (shift supervisors, assistant '
shift supervisors and work control center supervisors) is of_ utmost importance
and a major factor in the safety of reactor operations. Our inspectors found
two ' instances when the performance of these senior reactor operators (SR0s) was
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not up to the high standards of professionalism expected.
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' both on shift SR0s were taking a break at the same time in an area adjacent to
but=outside of the controls area'. Secondly, the shift supervisor did not. for-
mally: enter the applicable Technical Specification Limiting Conditions for
Operation -(LCO), despite recognizing the potential inoperability of the standby
gas treatment (SBGT) system and taking action to correct it.
In both -instances we conclude that there was no direct adverse impact on the
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safety.of your reactor operations and the technical significance was minimal.
However, the professionalism of operators is a matter of great significance to
the NRC. Accordingly, we request that you address these issues in. a written
response.- Please include the corrective actions you have taken and the long
term actions you plan to ensure that SRO performance maintains a high standard
of professionalism.
- We appreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely,
James T. Wiggins, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch No. 1
Division of Reactor Projects
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R. E. Beedle, Vice President Nuclear Support
S. S. Zu11a, Vice President' Nuclear Engineering
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R. L. Patch, Quality Assurance Superintendent
G. H. Wilverding, Manager, Nuclear Safety Evaluation
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