ML20154B449

Responds to FOIA Request for Encl 1 of CE Norelius to MR Edelman Re Allegations of Improper Work by Metalweld,Inc,At Facility.Document Withheld (Ref FOIA Exemption 7)

ML20154B449
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	12/26/1985
From:	Grimsley D NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
To:	Lawless J PLAIN DEALER, CLEVELAND, OH
References
FOIA-85-775 NUDOCS 8603040307
Download: ML20154B449 (1)

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l Mr. James T. Lawless, IV Reporter '

The Plain Dealer 1801 Superior Avenue IN RESPONSE REFER Cleveland, OH 44114 TO F01A-85-775 l

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Dear Mr. Lawless:

i This is in response to your letter dated November 18,.1985, in which you '

j ' requested, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), access to

Encicsure 1 of the November 4,1985, letter from Charles E. Nurelius, NRC,  ;

to Murray 8. Edelman, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, concerning '

i allegations about improper work done by Metalweld Inc., at the Perry nuclear power plant.

l The request':d enclosure is an investigatory record compiled for law

enforceeent purposes and is being withheld from public disclosure pursuant to i Exemption 7(A) of the F0IA (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(7)(A)) and 10 CFR 9.5(a)(7)(1) of l the Commission's regulations because disclosure of the information would j

interfere with an ongolf.c investigation.

Pursuant to 10 CFR 9.0 of the Commission's regulations, it has been determined j that the information withheld is exerrpt from production or disclosure and that ,

j its production or disclosure is contrary to the public interest. The persons j responsible for this denial are the undersigned and Mr. Ja7.es G. Keppler, ,

Regioral Administrator, Region }II.  ;

} This denial may be appealed to the Cctraission's Executive Director for

, Operations within 30 days from the receipt of this letter. As provided in

, 10 CFP 9.11, any such appeal must be in writing, addressed to the Executive  ;

l Director for Operations U.S, Nuclear Regulatory Comission, L'ashington, DC 20555, and should clearly state on the envelope and in the letter that it is ,

an " Appeal from an Initial FOIA Decision," j i ,

i Sincerely, '

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Donnie H. Grimsley, Directnr Division of Pules and Eecords Office of Administration 8603040307 051226 PDR FOJA e

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Docket No. 50-441 The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company ATTN: Mr. Murray R. Edelman Vice President I Nuclear Group

• post Office Box 5000 Cleveland, OH 44101 Gentlemen:

Region III has recently received anonymous allegations concerning activities t

, . associated with Metalweld Inc., a safety related coating contracter at the Perry Nuclear Power plant. These allegations were previously discussed with '

you during an October 25, 1985, telephone call between you and Messrs.

R. C. Knop and C. H. Weil of our staff. Enclosure 1 is a description of the allegations received. ,

Due to the question of coating adequacy raised by the allegations provided in enclosure 1, Region III expects that Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (CEI) will analyze the concerns; perform recessary audits, surveillances, or appropriate investigations in order to determine the validity and significance of the alleged conditions; and take appropriate actions as ne:essary in order to address both the specific concerns and root causes, if. applicable. .

i We further request that the results of your review and dis ~sition of these matters be submitted to Region III after completion. Documentatien supporting your results should be maintained cnsite for any further inspections by j Region III. You should also be aware that the technical aspects of these r

allegations must be adequately resolved prior to fuel load. '

i The enclosures to this letter are being withheld from public disclosure in i

' accordance with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2.790(a)(b) and(7).

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-Company Your cooperation with us is appreciated. Should you have any questions with f regard to this natter, please do not hesitate to call me or Mr. R. C. Knop

(312-790-5547).

Sincerely, gA, A _ Dice 0- *-

i ' Charles E. Norelius, Director Division of Reactor Projects J .

Enclosures:

1. Description of Allegations l 1 2. List of Individuals f a

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) J. J. k'aldron,- Manager, Perry Plant Technice.1 Department i

' M. D. Lyster, Manager, Perry Plant '

l Operaticr.s Department l

L. O. Beck, General Supervising i Engineer, Nuclear Licensing and Fuel Management Section l DCS/RSB (RIDS) i t.icensing fee Management Branch i Resident Inspector, RIII Harold V. Kohn, Ohio EPA ,

i Terry J. Lodge, Esq. I

! James W. Harris, State of Ohte Robert H. Quillin, Ohio Department of Ecalth l

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THE PLAIN DEALER OHIO *S LARGEST NEWSPAPER 1801 SUPERIOR AVE.

216 344 4500 OHIO TC LL FREE CLEVELAND. OHIO 4 4 814 800-362-0727 Nov. 18, 1985 Mr. J.M. FeIton "h' 'J 'UM OF IM O*W N Division of Rules and Records Office of Administration "b U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission p yf-[

Washington, D.C. 20555 i

Dear Mr. Felton:

Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. I am requesting access to the Enclosure 1, part of a letter f rom Charles E. Norelius, Director of the Division of Reactor Projects, to Hurray R. Edelman, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.,

concerning allegations about improper work done by Metalweld Inc.

The letter is dated Nov. 4, 1985 and excludes the enclosure based on Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2.790 (a)(B) and (7).

If there are any fees for searching for, or copying the records I have requested, please inform me before you fill the request.

As you know, the Act permits you to reduce or waive the fees whien the release of the information is considered as tiprimarily benefitting the public.'s I believe that this request fits that category and I theref ore ask that you waive any fees.

If all or any part of this request is denied, please cite the specific exemptions which you think justifies your refusal to release the information and inform me of your agencyis administrative appeal procedures available to me under the law.

I would appreciate your handling this request as quickly as possible, and I look forward to hearing f rom you within 10 working days, as the law stipulates.

Yours sincerely,

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/ James T.

Lawless IV reporter Copy of letter enclosed 9/ J . s -t rl n s I

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