ML20135B397
| ML20135B397 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant |
| Issue date: | 12/02/1996 |
| From: | Ting P NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | John Miller UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORP. (USEC) |
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| NUDOCS 9612050005 | |
| Download: ML20135B397 (3) | |
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December 2, 1996 Mr. J. H. Miller Vice President - Production United States Enrichment Corporation Two Democracy Center 6903 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817
SUBJECT:
PORTSM0UTH OBSERVATION REPORT 70-7002/96-203
Dear Mr. Miller:
l This refers to the special nuclear criticality safety readiness review l
conducted during the period September 30 through October 4,1996, of United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) activities at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Our observations were discussed with Mr. Dale Allen, General Manager, members of his staff, and the Department of Energy Site Safety Representatives throughout and at the conclusion of the review.
Areas reviewed during the observation period are identified in the report.
Within these areas, the activities consisted of selective examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations.
Based upon the areas observed, weaknesses were identified in your configuration control program and in the tracking of surveillance and maintenance requirements. Also, it does not appear that you will meet your schedule for completion of NCSAs/NCSEs by December 31, 1996, as required by Compliance Plan Issues 8 and 9.
Your proposed justification for the schedule change is requested.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations and the Department of Energy - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Memorandum of Understanding for the gaseous diffusion plants, a copy of this letter and the
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enclosed observation report will be placed in the appropriate NRC Public l
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of this report for their review.
l We will gladly discuss any questions ycu have concerning these observations.
Sincerely, (Original signed by) l Philip Ting, Chief l
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Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket No. 70-7002 i
Enclosure:
Observation Report No. 70-7002/96-203 cc w/ encl:
S. A. Polston, Paducah General Manager W. E. Sykes, Paducah Regulatory Affairs Manager D. I. Allen, Portsmouth General Manager R. W. Gaston, Portsmouth Regulatory Affairs Manager l
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J. D. Jackson, DOE DISTRIBUTION w/ enclosures:
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Enclosure:
Observation Report No. 70-7002/96-203 cc w/ encl:
S. A. Polston, Paducah General Manager W. E. Sykes, Paducah Regulatory Affairs Manager D. I. Allen, Portsmouth General Manager R. W. Gaston, Portsmouth Regulatory Affairs Manager cc w/o encl:
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