ML20126B476
| ML20126B476 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Clinton  |
| Issue date: | 12/11/1992 |
| From: | Beverly Clayton NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Jamila Perry ILLINOIS POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20126B480 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9212220105 | |
| Download: ML20126B476 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000461/1992020
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DEC 1 1 592
Docket No. 50-461
Illinois Power Company
ATTN: Mr. J. S. Perry
Senior Vice President
Clinton Power Station
Mail Code V-275
Post Office Box 678
Clinton, IL 61727
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-461/92020(DRP)
Dear Mr. Perry:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. P
G. Brochman,
F. L. Brush, and M. J. Miller of this office on October 27 through December 7,
1992. The inspection included a review of authorized activities for your
Clinton Power Station facility. At the conclusion of the inspection, the
findings were discussed with those members of your staff identified in the
enclosed report.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures
and representative records, observations of' activities in progress, and
interviews with personnel.
Based on the' results of this inspection, certain of your activities appeared
to be in violation of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice of
Violation (Notice). The violation is of concern because it indicated a
weakness in the control of software in safety-related microprocessors as well
as a lack of understanding of what constituted maintenance.
In your response
you are requested to specifically address whether your newly issued " software
QA" program adequately controls activities on the type of safety-related
microprocessor involved in this event.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions-
specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response.
In your
response, you should document the specific actions taken and any additional
actions you plan to prevent recurrence. After reviewing your response to this
Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the results of future
inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement action is
necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
In addition,
we request you provide a written evaluation within 60 days concerning_
potential radiological releases following an offgas charcoal bed fire, as-
discussed in.the unresolved item, identified in paragraph 2.b.
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Docket No. 50-461
Illinois Power Company
ATTN: Mr. J. S. Perry
Senior Vice President
Clinton Power Station
Mail Code V-275
Post Office Box 678
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Clinton, IL 61727
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-461/92020(DRP)-
Dear Mr. Perry:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. P. G. Brochman,
F. L. Brush, and M. J. Miller of this office on October 27 through December 7,
1992. The inspection included a review of authorized activities for your
Clinton Power Station facility. At the conclusion of the inspection, the
findings were discussed with those members of your staff identified in the
enclosed report.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures
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and representative records, observations of activities in progress, and
interviews with personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection,_certain of your activities appeared
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to be in violation of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice of
Violation (Notice). The violation is of concern because it indicated a
weakness in the control of software in safety-related microprocessors as well
as a lack of understanding of what constituted maintenance.
In your response
you are requested to specifically address whether your newly issued " software
QA" program adequately controls activities on the type of safety-related
microprocessor involved in this event.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions
specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response.
In your
response, you should document the specific actions taken and any additional
actions you plan to prevent recurrence. After reviewing your response to this
Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the results 'of future
inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement action is
necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
In addition,
we request you provide a written evaluation within 60 days concerning
potential radiological releases following an offgas charcoal bed fire, as
discussed in the unresolved item, identified in paragraph 2.b.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed
in the NRC Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. No.96-511.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
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Enclosures:
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Inspection Report
No. 50-461/92020(DRP)
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J. Cook, Vice President and Manager,
Clinton Power Station
F. Spangenberg, III, Manager,
Licensing and Safety
DCD/DCB (RIOS)
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Resident Inspectors, Clinton,
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Dresden, LaSalle, Quad Cities
Licensing Project Manager, NRR
J. W. McCaffrey, Chief, Public
Utilities Division
R. Newmann, Office of Public
Counsel, State of Illinois Center
S. Zabel, Esquire, Schiff, Hardin &
Waite
K. Berry, Licensing Services Manager,
General Electric Company
Chairman, DeWitt County Board
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy- of
this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed
in the NRC Public Document Room.-
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. No.96-511.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
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Brent Clayton, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 1
Enclosures:
1.
2.
Inspection Report
No. 50-461/92020(DRP)
cc w/ enclosure:
J. Cook, Vice President and Manager,
Clinton Power Station
F. Spangenberg, III, Manager,
Licensing and Safety
DCD/DC8 (RIDS)
OC/LFDCB
Resident Inspectors, Clinton,
Dresden, LaSalle, Quad Cities
Licensing Project Manager, NRR
J. W. McCaffrey, Chief, Public
Utilities Division
R. Newmann, Office of Public
Counsel, State of Illinois Center
S. Zabel, Esquire, Schiff, Hardin &
Waite
K. Berry, Licensing Services Manager,
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General Electric Company
Chairman, DeWitt County Board
State Liaison-Officer
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