ML20100F599
| ML20100F599 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 10/16/1984 |
| From: | Shell R TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| NUDOCS 8412060692 | |
| Download: ML20100F599 (3) | |
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. TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY CHATTANOOGA. TENNESSEE 37401 400 Chestnut Street Tower II 34 BCT 22 e f,.gber 16, 1984 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Cosuaission Region II Attn Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Regional Administrator 101 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323
Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1 AND 2 - NRC-0IE REGION II INSPECTION REPORT 50-327/84-21 AND 50-328/84-22 The subject OIE inspection report dated September 17, 1984 from R. C. Lewis to H. G. Parris cited TVA with two Severity Level IV Violations. Enclosed is the response to the items of violation in the subject inspection report.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with R. H. Shell at FTS 858-2688.
To the best of my knowledge, I declare the statements contained herwin are complete and true.
Very truly yours, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY e
R. H. Shell, Supervisor Pressurized Water Reactors Enclosure ao (Enclosure):
Mr. Richard C. DeYoung, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
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ENCLOSURE RESPONSE - NRC DTSPECTION REPORT NOS.
50-327/84-21 AND 50-328/84-22 R. C. LEWIS' LETTER TO H. G. PARRIS DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 Item 327, 328/84-21, 22-01 Technical Specification 6.11 states that Radiation Protection Procedures shall be written and adhered to.
RCI-3, Personnel Monitoring, states that TLDs and dosimeters shall be worn on the front of the person between the neck and waist.
Contrary to the above, the licensee did not adhere to the procedure as follows:
Although a procedure required wearing TLDs and dosimeters between the neck and waist, several individuals were observed on August 8-9, 1984, wearing TLDs and dosimeters in their trouser pockets.
This is a Severity Level IV Violation (Supplement V).
1.
Admission Or Denial Of The Alleged Violation TVA admits the violation occurred as stated.
2.
Reasons For The Violation If Admitted Personnel failed to follow approved plant procedures.
3.
Corrective Steps Which Have Been Taken And Results Achieved A.
A memorandum from the plant manager was written and transmitted to all section supervisors on August 17, 1984 This memorandum stated the problem of incorrect wearing of personnel monitoring devices and described the correct procedure for wearing these devices.
B.
This violation was discussed at a daily staff meeting by the plant manager. All section supervisors were in attendance and the importance of wearing personnel monitoring devices correctly was stressed.
C.
Internal surveys have been performed by the plant to measure the effectiveness of the memorandum. Results of this survey indicate that performance has improved.
4.
Corrective Steps Which Will Be Taken To Avoid Further Viointions Internal surveys will continue to be made to mnintain adherence to written procedures.
5.
Date When Full Compliance Will De Achieved Full compliance was achieved on August 17, 1984
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Item 327, 328/84-21. 2?-02 Technical Specification 6.11 states that Radiation Protection Procedures shall be written and adhered to.
SQA-133, Radioactive Waste Management, states that green containers shall be used for nonradioactive material and yellow containers for radioactive material.
Contrary to the above, the licensee did not adhere to the procedures as follows:
Although a procedure required that yellow containers be used for radioactive materials, yellow containers were observed on August 8-9, 1984, being used for nonradioactive material.
This is a Severity 1.evel IV Violation (Supplement V).
1.
Admission Or Denial Of The A11eaed Violation TVA admits the violation occurred as stated.
2.
Reasons For The Violation If Admitted Personnel failed to follow approved pla'st procedures.
3 Corrective Steps Which Have Been Taken And Results Achieved A.
A memorandum from the plant manager to all section supervis)rs was written on August 17, 1984. This memorandum stated the pro 11em and stated the procedure for segregating radioactive and nonradloactive material.
D.
This violation was discussed at a daily staff meeting by the plant manager. The importance of putti:.4 material in the proper containers was stressed.
C.
Administrative controls were placed on the ability of personnel to obtain yellow containers from the plant supply system. This will help eisure that the yellow containers are used properly by personnel.
D.
Surveys by personnel segmgating material indicate adherence to performance procedures has improved.
4.
Corrective Steps Whtoh Will Be Taken To Avoid Further Vloistions Internal surveys will continue to be made to maintain adherence to procedums.
5.
Date When Full Comoltance Will Me Achieved Full compliance was achieved on August 17, 1984.
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