ML20128Q723

Forwards Insp Repts 50-454/85-15 & 50-455/85-10 on 850610-13.No Noncompliance Noted.Weaknesses in Offsite Environ Monitoring Listed in Encl

ML20128Q723
Person / Time
Site:	Byron
Issue date:	07/08/1985
From:	Paperiello C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Reed C COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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ML20128Q727	List: IR 05000454/1985015 ML20128Q723
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NUDOCS 8507150068
Download: ML20128Q723 (3)

See also: IR 05000454/1985015

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Docket No. 50-454

Docket No. 50-455

Commonwealth Edison Company

ATTN: Mr. Cordell Reed

Vice President

Post Office Box 767

Chicago, IL 60690

Gentlemen:

This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Mr. T. Ploski and

others of this office on June 10-13, 1985, of activities at the Byron Nuclear

Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-23

and Construction Permit CPPR-131 and to the discussion of our findings with

Messrs. R. Querto, G. Wagner, and others of your staff at the conclusion of

the inspection.

The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during

the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective '

i examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and

interviews with personnel.

No items of noncompliance with NRC requirements were identified during the

course of this inspection. However, one weakness was identified which will

l require corrective action by your staff. This weakness is summarized in the

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appendix to this letter. As required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E (IV.F),

I any weaknesses that are identified must be corrected. Accordingly, please

advise us within 45 days of the date of this letter of the corrective action

you have taken or plan to take, showing the estimated date of completion.

The response directed by this letter is not subject to the clearance procedures

of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction

Act, PL 96-115.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of

this letter and the enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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1. Appendix - Exercise Weakness

2. Inspection Reports

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Gunner Sorensen, Site Project ,s

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EXERCISE WEAKNESS

Performance demonstrated by the offsite environmental monitoring team was' weak ,

as shown by-the following: inadequate contamination control practices;  !

uncertainty in operating the SAM II; and failure to follow EG-3 in taking

radiation surveys. (Paragraph 5.e) (454/85015-01 and 455/85010-01)

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