ML19350B292
| ML19350B292 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | University of New Mexico |
| Issue date: | 02/09/1981 |
| From: | Seyfrit K NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Whan G NEW MEXICO, UNIV. OF, ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8103200219 | |
| Download: ML19350B292 (1) | |
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION PDR:HQ REGION IV NbIb 511 RYAN PLAZA DRIVE. SUITE 1000 ARLINGTON. TEXAS 760n STATE February 9, 1981 In Reply Refer To:
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The enclosed IE Circular 81-02 is forwarded for your i ti on. A copy of this circular is also being mailed directly to each licensed reactor operator and senior reactor operator.
No written response is required. 'If there are any questions related to your understanding of the reconsnended actions, please contact this office.
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Enclosures:
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IE Circular No. 81-02 2.
List of Recently Issued IE Circulars cc: The University of Mexico ATTN: Dr. R. A. Knief, Chief Reactor Supervisor Chemical & Nuclear Engineering Department Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131 8103200 %
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8008220282 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEf1ENT WASHINGTON, D.C.
20555 IE Circular No. 81-02 February 9, 1981 Page 1 of 4 PERFORMANCE OF NRC-LICENSED INDIVIDUALS WHILE ON DUTY Description of Circumstances:
Recently, an NRC inspector observed two licensed reactor operators who appeared to be asleep while on duty in the control room.
A subsequent NRC investigation into the matter concluded that the operators were not r lly e
attentive to their licensed duties of monitoring reactor conditions, which is a serious matter of safety significance.
Furthermore, the investigation concluded that management controls were inadequate to assure the alertness of licensed operators while on duty.
Enforcement action was taken after it was determined that attentive operators were not present at the controls as required by 10 CFR 50.54(k).
Discussion:
NRC believes that a relationship exists between the professional attitude of a nuclear plant's operating and management personnel and the degree to which the health and safety of the public is protected.
NRC believes that l
professional attitude is reflected in high standards of performance including pride in the facility as demonstrated by the nuclear power plant staff.
I Factors making up this professional attitude include knowledge of all aspects of plant status by licensed control room operators, maintaining an orderly ard clean working environment, aggressiveness of the operating staff to prevent operational problems, and correcting observed deficiencies.
NRC believes that clarification of its position on this subject is necessary becau;e several recent even'.s involving licensed operators indicate a lack of a professional attitude at some nuclear power plants.
The following conditions and practices are among those the NRC believes to be necessary for the maintenance of a professional atmosphere in the control room and throughout the facility.
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