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Forwards Insp Rept 50-155/97-04 on 970313-0429 & Notice of Violation
ML20140G866
Person / Time
Site: Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date: 06/10/1997
From: Grant G
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Powers K
CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
Shared Package
ML20140G871 List:
References
50-155-97-04, 50-155-97-4, NUDOCS 9706170117
Download: ML20140G866 (3)


See also: IR 05000155/1997004

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SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-155/97004(DRP)

AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Powers:

On April 29,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant.

The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

During the 6-week period covered by this inspection, operations, maintenance, and

engineering activities were generally performed satisfactorily. Based on the results of this

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inspection, one violation of NRC requirements was identified. The violation involved two

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examples of failure to follow procedures relating to working clearances and protective

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tagging. This violation is of concern because it involved personnel safety issues and

caused damage to safety related components. The licensee raised expectations for

procedure adherence after these violations were identified.

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The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the circumstances

surrounding the violation are described in detailin 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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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter,

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

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

Sincerely,

Original signed by

Ronald N. Gardner for

Geoffrey E. Grant, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket No. 50-155

License No. DPR-6

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1. Inspection Report

No. 50-155/97004(DRP)

2. Notice of Violation

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