ML20126E533
| ML20126E533 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 12/23/1992 |
| From: | Kovach T COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9212290183 | |
| Download: ML20126E533 (3) | |
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Common:::alth Edison 4
1400 Opus Pl!.cg Downers Grove. Illinois 00515 December 23,1992 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Attention:
Document Control Desk
Subject:
LaSalle County Nuclear Power Station Unite 1 and 2 Reply to Notice of Violation Inspection Report Nos. 50-373/92026; 50-374/92026 NRC Docket Nos. 50-373 and 50-374
Reference:
Letter to Cordell Reed dated Transmitting NRC Inspection Report 50-373/92026; 50-374/92026 Enclosed is the Commonwealth Edison Company (CECO) response to the Notice of Violation (NOV) which was transmitted with the reference letter and Insp3ction Report. The NOV concerned an o aerator not comp!ying with the requirements of a specific Radiation Work Permit C ECo's response is provided in the attachment.
If your staff has any questions or comments concerning this letter, please refer them to Jim Watson, Compliance Engineer at (708) 515-7205.
Sincerely, k /. J$nsiudf',.
T.J. Fovach Nuclear Licensing Manager Attachment cc:
A.B. Davis, Regional Administrator - Region 111 iis.L. Siegel, Pro!ect Mana0er, NRR D. Hills, Senior Resident inspector 92122901e3 921223 gDR ADocK 0500o373 PDR ZNLD/2391/1
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4 ATTACHMENT I
REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION NRC INSPECTION REPORT 373/9202G; 374/92026 VICt.ATION:
LaSalle Technical Specification 6.2.B states, in part, that radiation contro!
procedures chall be maintained, made available to all station personne', and adhered to.
LaSalle Administrative Procedure (LAP)-100-22," Radiation ' ork Permit W
(RWP) Program", states, in part, that workers shall be familiar witn the requirements of the RWP Contrary to the above on October 29,1992ran operator not fully familiar ~
with the requirements 'of the RWP under which he was working, was observed climbing while wearing minimal protective clothing (booties and gloves',, which was specifically prohibited by the RWP.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement IV).
REASON FOR THE VIOLATION:
Commonwealth Edison acknowledges the violation. The reason for the non-compliance was the operator's desire to complete the work associated with an Out-of-Service in a timely manner and failure to fully consider the protective clothing requirements for climbing into overheads.
CORRECTIVE STEPS TAKEN AND THE FtiiSULTS ACHIEVED:
The operator was counseled by the Shift Engineer as to the proper requirements for climbing when working under an RWP, management's expectations that radiation protection procedures must be adhered to, and that any problem identified that hampers compliance must be immediately brought to their supervisor's attention.
On November 7,1992, a letter went out to all operating supervisors which required each suoervisor to talk to each of their personnel, one-on-one, to ensure, those incividuals understand management's expectations for compliance with the Radiation Protection Procedures. Discussions were held by the shift engineers with their crews which emphasized:
Procedural compliance Following good radiological practices Notification of supervision for identified problerm An important aspect of these discussions is that a clear message was sent to all operating personnel that any future occurrence of a radiation protection procedure violation will not be tolerated. These events will be fully investigated and appropriate disciplinary action taken.
Discussions with all crews were completed. These discussions were documented on training completion forms.
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ATTACitMENT REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION NRC INSPECTION REPORT 373/92020;374/92026 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN TO AVOID FURTHER VIOLATIONS:
A station task force was established to study the issue of radiation 3rotection procedure compliance and radiation protection procedure mprovement/ enhancement. This task force is comprised of a cross section of plant personnel (both management and bargaining unit) and is chaired by a mechanical maintenance supervisor. The results of the task force study is expected to be completed by December 28,1992. The review and action plan development of that Information will be completed by February 26, 1993.
DATE WilEN FULL COMPLIANCE WILL DE ACillEVED:
Full com 311ance was achieved on October 30,1992 when the discussion with the ndividual involved with the event had been completed.
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