ML20012F368
| ML20012F368 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 03/27/1990 |
| From: | Greger L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Reed C COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20012F369 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9004120055 | |
| Download: ML20012F368 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000454/1990009
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Docket No. 50-454
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Docket No. 50-455
Commonwealth Edison Company
ATTN: Mr.-Cordell Reed
Senior Vice President
Post Office Box 767
Chicago, IL 60690
Gentlemen:
This' refers to the routine safeguards inspection and allegation review conducted
by Messrs. J. L Belanger and J. R. Kniceley of this office between February 26
and March 2, 1990, of' activities at Byron Nuclear; Station, Units l'and 2,
authorized by Licenses No. NPF-37 and No. NPF-66 and to the discussion of
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our findings with Mr. R. Pleniewicz and other members of your staff at the
conclusion of the inspection.
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The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during
the inspection.
Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a, selective
examination of procedures and representative records, observations', and
. interviews with personnel.
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During this inspection, certain of your activities appeared 'to 'be in violation.
of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed! Notice. 'The71nspection'showed
that actions had been taken to correct'the' identified violation and to prevent-
recurrence. Our understanding of'your corrective actions is described >in
Paragraph 5.a of,the enclosed inspection report.
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violation is required and we have no further questions regarding this matter at -
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Sections S.b(2) a'nd 5.c of the report details' describe some v,ulnerabilities
in your ingress search equipment and an. adverse' trend noted .regarding
'the CCTV system.
These two issues were identified as long' as' two years agn
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and your corrective actions have not been effective in resolving -the issues.
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actions, in' writing, within 30 days of your receipt of this letter.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
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The responses, directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget
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as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
We will gladly discuss any q"estions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
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L. Robert Greger, Chief
Reactor Programs Branch
Enclosures:
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Inspection Report
No. 50-454/90009(DR55);
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No. 50-455/90008(DRSS)
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