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Forwards Insp Rept 50-155/96-11 on 961206 & Notice of Violation
ML20133C478
Person / Time
Site: Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date: 01/02/1997
From: Grant G
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Donnelly P
CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
Shared Package
ML20133C483 List:
References
NUDOCS 9701070196
Download: ML20133C478 (3)


See also: IR 05000155/1996011

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Mr. P. M. Donnelly '

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Charlevoix, MI 49720

SUBJECT: NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT l

NO. 50-155/96011(DRS) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION l

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Dear Mr. Donnelly: l

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This refera to the inspection which concluded on December 6,1996, at the Big Rock Point

Nuclear Plant. The purpose of the inspection was to review the implementation of the

solid radioactive waste processing and shipping program. At the conclusion of the

inspection, the findings were discussed with those members of your staff identified in the j

enclosed report.

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Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within these areas, the

inspection consisted of selective examinations of procedures and representative records, '

interviews with personnel, and observation of activities in progress. '

Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC

requirements occurred concerning the failure to follow station procedures on four

occasions. The violation is of concern because it was caused, in'part, by long standing

problems that were nut being effectively addressed by your staff. For example, the labels

on six boxes stored in the radwaste storage building (RWSB) indicated that dose rates on

contact with the boxes were significantly lower than those actually measured. This

condition existed for several years and was not identified during routine monthly

radiological surveys of the RWSB.

The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances

surrounding it are described in detailin the subject inspection report. Please note that you

are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the

enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part,

to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with

regulatory requirements.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practices," a copy of this letter

and its enclosures and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room

(PDR).

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely,

Original Signed by fielvyn Leach (for)

Geoffrey E. Grant, Direc'.or l

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-155

License No. DPR-06

Enclosures: 1. Notico of Violatior.

2. Inspection Report

No. 50-155/96011(DRS)

cc w/encls: R. A. Fenech, Vice President,

Nuclear Operations

James R. Padgett, Michigan Public

Service Commission

Michigan Department of Public Health

Department of Attorney General (MI)

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely,

Geoffry E. Grant, Director

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-155

License No. DPR-06

Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation

2. Inspection Report

No. 50-155/96011(DRS)

cc w/encls: R. A. Fenech, Vice President,

Nuclear Operations

James R. Padgett, Michigan Public

Service Commission

Michigan Department of Public Health

Department of Attorney General (MI)

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