ML20196G288

Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/98-09 & 50-318/98-09 on 980906-1024.NRC Review of Bg&E Efforts in self-identification & Correction of Problems in Radiation Protection Indicated Improvement

ML20196G288
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	11/30/1998
From:	Doerflein L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Cruse C BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
Shared Package
ML20196G293	List: IR 05000317/1998009 ML20196G288
References
50-317-98-09, 50-317-98-9, 50-318-98-09, 50-318-98-9, EA-98-484, GL-89-10, NUDOCS 9812070301
Download: ML20196G288 (3)

See also: IR 05000317/1998009

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November 30, 1998

EA 98-484

Mr. Char les H. Cruse

Vice President - Nuclear Energy l

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) '

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant

1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway

Lusby, MD 20657-4702

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SUBJECT: NRC REGION 1 INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/98-09

AND 50-318/98-09 AND EXERCISE OF DISCRETION

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Dear Mr. Cruse: '

This report transmits the findings of the safety inspection conducted by NRC inspectors at

the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant from September 6,1998 to October 24,1998. At ,

the conclusion of the inspection, these findings were discussed with Mr. Katz and others I

of your staff.

Overall, the NRC has concluded that your facility was operated in a safe manner. During

the inspection period we reviewed your motor operated valve program and determined that

you have satisfied the recommendations in Generic Letter (GL) 89-10, " Safety-Related

Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," to verify the design-basis capability of the

safety-related motor operated valves at Calvert Cliffs. Therefore, NRC review of your GL 89-10 program is completed.

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The inspectors also reviewed previously identified radiation protection violations and

concerns. The review found numerous BGE initiatives directed toward improving the j )

quality and implementation of the raoiation protection program. Fourteen previously {

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identified matters, including violations, were closed during the inspection. Field $

observations indicated BGE was effectively implementing its radiological controls j

requirements for external and internal exposure control. , l

In addition, NRC's review of BGE efforts in self-identification and correction of problems in

radiation protection indicated improvement. For example, BGE identified instances of

personnel failing to follow some radiological control procedures during work on a refueling l

bridge hoist box during the period July 5-18,1998, and implemented corrective actions for

these instances. The instances were in violation of NRC requirements. However, after

consultation with the Director, Office of Enforcement, and the Director, Division of Reactor

Safety, the NRC has decided to not to cite the violation in accordance with the provisions

provided in Section Vll B.4 of the NRC Enforcement Policy.

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We appreciate your cooperation. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC " Rules of

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Docket / License Nos.: 50-317/DPR-53

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Enclosure: NRC Region 1 Integrated Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/98-09

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B. Montgomery, Director, Nuclear Regulatory Matters (CCNPP)  ;

R. McLean, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations  !

J. Walter, Engineering Division, Public Service Commission of Maryland  !

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B. Boger, ADPH, NRR

J. Goldberg, OGC

J. Lieberman (OEMAIL)

D. Holody, ORA

T. Walker, ORA

L. Manning, ORA

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