ML20134C927
| ML20134C927 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png |
| Issue date: | 01/29/1997 |
| From: | Caldwell J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Donnelly P CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20134C929 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9702040159 | |
| Download: ML20134C927 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000155/1996001
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P. M. Donnelly, Plant Manager
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SUBJECT:
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Dear Mr. Donnelly:
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On November 29, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Big Rock Point
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Nuclear Plant.
The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
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During this 6-week inspection period, the inspectors observed that operations,
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maintenance, engineering, and plant support activities were normally performed
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in a satisfactory manner. We are concerned, however, that five violations of
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NRC requirements were identified. The first violation is of concern because
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it involved a licensed senior operator who failed to recognize that closing an
emergency condenser (EC) inlet valve rendered the associated EC tube bundle
inoperable. The second violation, for an inadequate cold weather preparations
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procedure, is of concern because it involved a performance weakness previously
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identified by the NRC. The third violation is of concern because it involved
the failure to perform a surveillance required by technical specifications
(TS). The fourth and fifth violations, involving failures to implement
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radiological protection program and fire protection Technical Specifications,
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are of concern because they involve a continuing problem in the area of
contractor control. As discussed in the attached report, and previously
discussed in Inspection Report 50-155/95012, the NRC expects that your
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contractors' performance will be in full compliance with your license, its
conditions, and our regulations.
The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the
circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detail in the
enclosed report.
Please note that you are required to respond to this letter
and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when
prep & ring your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to
determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance
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/s/ John A. Grobe for
James L. Caldwell, Director
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Docket No. 50-155
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Robert A. Fenech, Vice President,
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Department of Attorney General (MI)
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SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-lE5/96010(DRP)
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Dear Mr. Donnelly:
On November 29, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Big Rock Point
Nuclear Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
During this 6-week inspection period, the inspectors observed that operations,
maintenance, engineering, and plant support activities were normally performed
in a satisfactory manner. We are concerned, however, that five violations of
NRC requirements were identified. The first violation is of concern because-
it involved a licensed senior operator who failed to recognize that closing an
emergency condenser (EC) inlet valve rendered the associated EC tube bundle
inoperable. The second violation, for an inadequate cold weather preparations
procedure, is of concern because it involved a performance weakness previously
identified by the NRC. The third violation is of concern because it involved
the failure to perform a surveillance required by technical specifications
(TS). The fourth and fifth violations, involving failures to implement
radiological protection program and fire protection Technical Specifications,
are of concern because they involve a continuing problem in the area of
contractor control. As discussed in the attached report, and previously
discussed in Inspection Report 50-155/95012, the NRC expects that your
contractors' performance will be in full compliance with your license, its
conditiens, and our regulations.
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The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the
circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detail in the
enclosed 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.
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