ML20153G297
| ML20153G297 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/1988 |
| From: | Dan Collins NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20153G284 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-424-88-28, NUDOCS 8809080108 | |
| Download: ML20153G297 (2) | |
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ENCLOSURE 1 NOTICE OF VIOLATION Georgia Power Company Docket No. 50-424 Vogtle License No. NPF-68 During the Nuclear Regulatory Comission (NRC) inspection conducted on July 12-14, 1988, violations of NRC requirements were identified. <
In accordance with the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1988), the violations are listed below:
A.
10 CFR 20.203(f)(1) requires each container of licensed material to bear a visible label identifying the radioactive contents.
durable, clearly (2) requires that the label bear the radiation caution 10 CFR 20.203(f) symbol and the words "CAUTION, RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL" or "DANGER, RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL" and also provide sufficient information to pennit individuals handling or using the container, or working in the vicinity thereuf to take precautions to avoid or minimize exposure.
Contrary to the abnve, the licensee failed to label as radioactive material a control room radiation monitor containing a 1.1 microcurie Strontium 90 source which was subsequently shipped to the Westinghouse Facility in Hunt Valley, Maryland on February 10, 1988, without complying with Department of Transportation regulations.
The exceptions to labelling contained in 10 CFR 20.203 (f)(3) were not applicable _in this case.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement IV).
B.
Technical Specification 6.10.1 requires that proceduras for personnel radiation protection be prepared consistent with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and be approved, maintained, and adhered to for all operations involving personnel radiation exposure.
Plant Procedure 43532-C, Operation use of Eberline PM-6 Portal Monitor, requires daily response checks of the PM-6 portal radiation monitors.
Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to perform a response check of the PM-6 portal monitor located outside the mini Plant Entrance and Security Building between Unit 1 and Unit 2 for the period June 19-21, 1988.
1 This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement IV).
l Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.'iO1, Georgia Power Company is hereby l
required to submit a written statement or explanation to the Nuclear Regulatory Comis'; ion, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region II, and a copy to the NRC Resident 8009000100 800826 i
PDR ADOCK 65000424 G
PNV
Georgia Power Company Docket No. 50-424 Vogtle 2
License No. NPF-68 1
Inspector, within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice.
This reply should be clearly marked as a "Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should include [for each violation]:
(1) admission or denial of the violation, (2) the reason for the violation if admitted, (3) the corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved, (4) the corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations, and (5) the date when full compliance will be achieved.
Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.
If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an order may be issued to show cause why the 1
l license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked or why such other action as may be proper should not be taken.
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FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION hMNY' L
f Douglas M. Collins, Chief Emergency Preparedness and Radiological Protection Branch i
Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards Dated at Atlanta, Georgia this/(fidayofAgjv.sf 1988 i
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