ML20136D862
| ML20136D862 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 03/04/1997 |
| From: | Grant G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Stanley H COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20136D867 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9703130044 | |
| Download: ML20136D862 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000456/1997003
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March 4,1997
Mr. H. G. Stanley
Site Vice President
Braidwood Nuclear Power Station
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Commonwealth Edison Company
R.R. #1, Box 84
Braceville, IL 60407
SUBJECT:
NRC BRAIDWOOD CHEMISTRY INSPECTION REPORTS 50-456/97003
(DRS); 50-457/97003(DRS) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Stanley:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. S. Orth and Ms. D. Hart of this office which
concluded on February 7,1997. The inspection included a review of authorized activities
for yoer Braidwood Generating Station, Units 1 and 2.
The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they
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relate to chemistry, to radiation safety, and to compliance with the Commission's rules
and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a
selective examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and
interviews with personnel.
The water chemistry management program was effective in reducing chemical
contaminants which contribute to primary and secondary system. corrosion and radiological
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source term. Chemistry technician analytical technique and knowledge of the chemistry
program were very good. - However, problems were identified in the implementation of the
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laboratory quality control program indicating that oversight in this area was not as
effective. in additionia number of problems were identified concoming the lack of
acceptance criteria in quality control procedures and post accident sampling system
surveillances. Although your staff has corrected previously identified post acci6c
sampling system material condition and procedural problems, additional improvements are
needed to correct the remaining problems in these areas as documented in the enclosed
inspection report.
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- Based on the results of this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation
of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice). The first
violation concerns four examples of the failure to adhere to procedures and to adequately
establish procedures. The second violation concerns inadequate instructions. In the post
' accident sampling system surveillance procedure.
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You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the
enclosed Notice when preparing your response. In your response, you should document
the specific actions taken and any additional actions you plan to prevent recurrence. After
reviewing your response to this Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the
' results of future inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement
action is necessary to ensure compliance with NRC 'ragulatory requirements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC'S " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
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and the snclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
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Sincerely,
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Original Signed by Geoffrey E.. Grant
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Geoffrey E. Grant, Director
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Division of Reactor Safety
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Docket Nos. 50-456;50-457
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Enclosures:
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2. Inspection Reports 50-456/97003(DRS); 50 457/97003(DRS)
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T. J. Maiman, Senior Vice President,
Nuclear Operations Divi.sion
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D. A. Sager, Vice President,
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Generation Support
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H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear
Operating Officer
T. Tulon, Station Manager
T. Simpken, Regulatory Assurance
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Supervisor
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I. Johnson, Acting Nuclear
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Regulatory Services Manager
Document Control Desk - Licensing
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Richard Hubbard
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Nathan Schloss, Economist,
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Office of the Attorney General
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State Liaison Officer
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Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
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DOCUMENT NAME: G:DRS\\ BRA 97003.DRS
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