ML20135B552

Forwards Insp Repts 50-456/96-19 & 50-457/96-19 on 961019- 1129 & NOV

ML20135B552
Person / Time
Site:	Braidwood
Issue date:	02/18/1997
From:	Caldwell J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Stanley H COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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ML20135B553	List: ML20135B552 ML20135B588 ML20135B645
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NUDOCS 9703030099
Download: ML20135B552 (2)

See also: IR 05000456/1996019

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February 18, 1997

Mr. H. G. Stanley ,

Site Vice President l

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Commonwealth Edison Company j

RR #1, Box 84

Braceville, IL 60407

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-456/96019;50-457/96019 I

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Dear Mr. Stanley: I

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On November 29,1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Braidwood 1 & 2

reactor facilities. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. I

During the period covered by this report, the inspectors concluded that the plant was l

operated safely; however, we are concerned about several incidents of poor performance I

by operations and maintenance.

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The inspectors identified that the procedure was not followed when the 1C Steam

Generator primary manway was being replaced which was in violation of NRC

requirements. We are concerned that the individual performing the work, the individual

dedicated to monitor the procedure steps, and the quality control inspector did not detect

this procedural violation. In responding to this specific violation please also address the

actions you are taking to improve your oversight of significant activities. The inspectors

also identified a violation regarding the adequacy of your facilities controls to prevent

introduction of foreign materials into safety-related systems. This resulted in foreign

material being dropped into the essential service water system intake structure.

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 ection is necessary to ensure compliance with

regulatory requirements. ,

Two other issues arose during this inspection period. One resulted in poor reactivity j

control and the other involved electricalleads that were reversed in an emergency diesel

generator control circuit. These licensee identified and corrected issues are Non-Cited

Violations.

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

, and the enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

Sincerely,

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/s/ J. A. Grobe for i

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James Caldwell, Director i

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Docket Nos.: 50-456,50-457

License Nos: NPF-72, NPF-77

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1. Notice of Violation i

2. Inspection Report 50-456/96019;50-457/96019

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H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear Operating Officer ,

T. Tulon, Station Manager

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T. Simpkin, Regulatory Assurance Supervisor

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