ML20044C483
| ML20044C483 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 03/01/1993 |
| From: | Scarano R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Conway W ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20044C484 | List: |
| References | |
| EA-93-039, EA-93-39, NUDOCS 9303230108 | |
| Download: ML20044C483 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000528/1993003
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Docket Nos. 50-528, 50-529, and 50-530
License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51, and NPF-74
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Arizona Public Service Company
P. O. Box 53999, Sta. 9082
Phoenix, Arizona 85072-3999
Attention: William F. Conway
Executive Vice President, Nuclear
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT N05. 50-528/93-03, 50-529/93-03, AND 50-
530/93-03
During the period of January 11-15 and February 10-12, 1993, Mr. R. Bocanegra
of this office conducted an inspection of your Palo Verde Nuclear Generating
Station. The purpose of the inspection was to review the circumstances that
led to a radiation exposure to a worker which exceeded regulatory limits. The
findings of the inspection were discussed with Mr. W. Ide on January 15, 1993,
and Mr. Pat Hughes on February 12, 1993.
Areas examined during this inspection are described in the enclosed report.
Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examinations of
procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and
observation of activities in progress.
Based on the results of this inspection, four apparent violations were
identified and are being considered for escalated enforcement action in
accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC
Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy), 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C.
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apparent violations included 1) an exposure in excess of dose limits in 10 CFR-
20.101(a); 2) failure to perform a survey in accordance with 10 CFR 20.201(b);
3) failure to follow radiation protection (RP) procedures; and.4) failure to
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supply appropriate dosimetry as specified in 10 CFR 20.202(a). Accordingly,
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no Notice of Violation is presently being issued for these inspection
findings. The number and characterization of apparent violations described in
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the inspection report may change as a result of further NRC review.
An enforcement conference to discuss these apparent violations has been
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scheduled for March 16, 1993. The purposes of this conference are to discuss
the apparent violations, their causes and safety significance; to provide an
opportunity to point out any errors in our inspection report; to provide an
opportunity for you to present your proposed corrective actions;-and to.
discuss other information that will help us determine the appropriate
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enforcement action in accordance with the Enforcement Policy. You will be
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advised by separate correspondence of the results of our deliberations on this
matter. No response regarding these apparent violations is required at this
time.
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Additionally, a deviation from your UFSAR commitments was identified. The
deviation relates to calibration of containment high range radiation monitors,
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as specified in the enclosed Notice of Deviation (Notice). You are requested
to respond to this deviation and should follow the instructions specified in
the enclosed Notice.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of
this letter and the enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely,
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Division of Radiation Safety and
Safeguards
Enclosures:
Inspection Report Nos. 50-528/93-03, 50-529/93-03, and 50-530/93-03
cc w/ enclosure:
Mr. O. Mark DeMichele, APS
Mr. James M. Levine, APS
Mr. R. Stevens, APS
Hr. E. C. Simpson, APS
Mr. S. Guthrie, APS
Mr. Thomas R. Bradish, APS
Mr. Robert W. Page, APS
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Ms. Nancy C. Loftin, Esq., APS
Mr. Al Gutterman, Newman & Holtzinger P.C.
Mr. James A. Beoletto, Esq., Assistant Counsel, SCE Company
Mr. Charles B. Brinkman,-Combustion Engineering, Inc.
Mr. Aubrey-V. Godwin, Director, Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency-
Chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Mr. Steve M. Olea, Chief Engineer, Arizona Corporation Commission
Mr. Curtis Hoskins, El Paso Electric Company
Roy P. Lessey, Jr., Esq., Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld
Brr.dley W. Jones, Esq., Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld
Mr. Jack R. Newman, Esq. (Newman & Holtzinger)
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