ML20116A626
| ML20116A626 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 10/21/1992 |
| From: | Conway W ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| 102-02319-WFC-T, 102-2319-WFC-T, NUDOCS 9210300049 | |
| Download: ML20116A626 (6) | |
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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-37 Washington, DC 20555
Reference:
8 etter dated September 24, 1992, from S. A. Richards, Acting Deputy Director Division of Reactor Safety anc Projects, NRC, to W. F. Conway, Executive Vice President Nucleai, Arizona Public Service Company usar Sirs.
Subject:
Palo Verde Nuck sr Generating Station (PVNGS)
Units 1,2, and 3 Docket Non STN 50-528/529/530 Notice of Notation 50-528/92-27-01 FJI_q:_92-07^-Q_26 Arizona Public Service Company (APS) has reviewed NRC Inspection Report 50-S28,529, 530/92-27 and the Notice of Violation, dated September 24, 1992. Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, APS' response i; enclosed. Appendix A to this letter is a restatement of the Notice of Violation.
If you should have any questions, please call Thomas R. Bradish at (602) 393-5421.
Sincerely, b $$NNQ o-WFC/TRB/JJN/pmm
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-7 APPENDIX A RESTATEMENT OF NOTICE OF VIOLATION 50-528/92-27-01 NRC INSPECTION CONDUCTED JULY 19,1992 - AUGUST 24,1992 INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-528, 529, AND 7
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7 BESTATEMENT OF NOTIQE OF VIOJATION 6Qd@l92i2]-01 During an NRC inspection conducted on July 19 through August 24,1092, a violation of NRC requirements was identified, in accordance with the "Generel Statement of Policy ana Procedure for NRC Enforcement Action," 10 CFR Part 2. Appendix C, the violation is listed below:
Unit 1 Technical Specificatian 6.11.1 requires procedures for personnel radiation protection to be prepared consistont with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and -
to be approved, maintained, and adhered to for all operauons invo'ving personnel radiation exposure.
Licensee procedt.re 75AC 9RP01, " Radiation Exposure and Access Control,"
Revision 1.7, dated June 29,1992, providec requirements., for radiation workers entoring radia' ion areas. Step 2.5.3 of procedure 75AC-9RP01 requires that Unit RP (Radiation Protection) and RP Gupport Services are responsible for:
Isst.ing dosimetry to individuals as specified by the REP (Ro.diation Exposure Permit)."
CEP 1-92-0010-A specifies that an alarming dosimeter with a setpoint of 50 millirem be worn in high. radiation areas, Contrary to the above, on August 20, 1992, procedure 75AC-9RP01 was not followed in that an alarming dosimeter was issued by Unit 1 RP operations to an NRC inspector to be used for entry into a high radiati_,1 area that was no' set at 50 millirem in accordance with REP 1 92-0010-A.
This is a Severity Level IV violation applicable to Unit 1 (Supplement IV).
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ENCLOSURE 1 REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION 50-528/92-27-01 NRC INSPECTION CONDUCTED JULY 19,1992 - AUGUST 24,1992 INSPECTION REPORT N0S. 50-528,529, AND 530/92-27 N.
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REiP_LY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION 50-528192-27-01 E
fleason For The Violall9D The reason for the violation was a personal error on the part of the Radiation Protection (RP) Technician. The individual adjusted the setpoint dials on the alarming dosimeter to the required setpoint but did not either cycle the dosimeter off and on, or depress the reset buttons. These subsequent actions are required for the newly dialed setpoints to 5
be entered into the dosimeter's alarm circuit. The individual was aware of these required cctions but forgot to perform them. The individual had entered new setpoints into the dosimeter in the proper sequence just prior to this occurrence.
Corrective Steps That Hove _Been Taken An_d Regits Aghleved e
The RP Technician was counseled in accordance with the APS positive discipline program.
On August 24,1992, the Unit 1 RP Manager issued a memorandum addressing the event, the personal error, and the ccrrective actions to Unit 1 management for dissemination to personnel. The memorandem also delineated the priorities for the Unit 1 RP technicians at the access control point.
On August 25,1992, the Unit 1 RP Manager issued a detailed letter af instruction to Unit 1 RP personnel stressing attention to detail and avoidance of personnel enors, and the priorities for the Unit 1 RP Technicians at the access control point.
The Site RP Manager has made the priorities discussed above a sitewide policy. A memorandum was issued reiterating these priorities.
This was distributed to unit management personnel to facilitate understanding and cooperation when working with the RP Technicians.
,t Corrective Sleps That Will_Be Taken to Avoid Further Violationg APS believes the actions taken above are adequate to prevent recurrence.
Date When Full CompIlsnce Will BeJchieved Full compliance was achieved on August 20,1992, when the alarming dosimeter was properly reset in accordance with tue Radiological Exposure Permit.
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