ML20140C498

Forwards Insp Rept 70-7001/97-01 on 970107-0302.No Violations Noted

ML20140C498
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Site:	07007001
Issue date:	04/10/1997
From:	Caniano R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	John Miller UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORP. (USEC)
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April 10, 1997 Mr. J. H. Miller Vice President - Production United States Enrichment Corporation Two Democracy Center 6903 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817

SUBJECT:

PADUCAH OBSERVATION REPORT 70-7001/97001(DNMS)

Dear Mr. Miller:

This refers to routine safety and safeguard observations conducted during the period January 7 through March 2,1997, of United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) activities at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Our observations were discussed with Mr. Steven Polston, General Manager, members of his staff, and the Department of Energy Site Safety Representatives throughout and at the conclusion of the observation period.

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 noted in: (1) the oversight of ongoing operations activities; (2) the removal and return to service of safety-related equipment; and (3) staff and management's knowledge and understanding of the Safety Analysis Report (SAR) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs). These weaknesses contributed to several TSR violations.

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 enclosed observation report will be placed in the appropriate NRC Public Document Rooms. We have also provided the Department of Energy (DOE) a copy of this report for their review.

We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning these observations.

Sincerely, Original Signed by ADO ONbO1 Roy J. Caniano, Acting Director C _

PDR Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Docket No. 70-7001 i

Enclosure:

Observation Report No. 70-7001/97001(DNMS) {

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