ML20198L686
| ML20198L686 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 10/17/1997 |
| From: | Beach A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Tulon T COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20198L691 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-456-97-01, 50-456-97-1, 50-457-97-01, 50-457-97-1, NUDOCS 9710270125 | |
| Download: ML20198L686 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000456/1997001
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October 17, 1997
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Mr. T. Tulon
Site Vice President
Braidwood Station
Commonwealth Edison Company
RR #1, Dox 84
Braceville,IL 00407
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Dear Mr. Tulon:
Enclosed for your reviewis the Gystematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) Report
for the Braidwood Station covering the period October 1,1995, through August 30,1997. This
report will be discussed with you at a public meeting at the Braidwood Station in the new training
building, scheduled for October 31,1997, at 9:00 a.m. (CDT). During this meeting you are
- encouraged to candidly discuss any comments you may have regarding our report.
In accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) policy, I have reviewed the results of
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the SA1.P Board assessment and concur with the recommended ratings. The functional areas of
plant operations and plant support were rated Category 1. The functional areas of maintenance
and engineering were rated Category 2. It is my view that the conduct of nuclear activities at the
Braidwood Station improved from that observed during the previous assessment period and was
very good. The details of our assessment are provided in the enclosed report.
Braldwood Station's overall performance was characterized by improvement in all four functional
areas. Effective communications, strong and conservative management involvement, and
excellent teamwork were observed acrobs the functional areas. Of particular note was the effort
at improving the material condition of the plant. The combined efforts of operations,
maintenance, engineering, and radiation protection staffs resulted in improved plant
performance.
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Strong performance in the conduct of operations and response to non routine events were key
elements to the overallimproved performance in the operations functional area. Management
involvement in planning and coordination of work activities and in oversight of infrequently
performed evolutions resulted in improved performance. However, while significant improvement
was observed in many operational areas, continued management attention is needed to address
problems noted with configuration control.
Management aitention to plant material condition, problem identification and resolution, work
control, conduct of maintenance and surveillance test activities, and self assessment resulted in
overallimprovement in the maintenance area However, detractin0 from t'ils improved
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. performance were procedural adherence deficiencies throughout the assessment period,
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Excellent day to day support to operations, maintenance, and other onsite organizations was
evident in the engineering area and was in part, responsible for the improved material condition
of plant equipment. However, occasional errors due to inattention to detail detracted from the
excellent day to day engineering support.
Performance improvements in the radiation protection, security, and emergency preparedness
program areas resulted from strong management support. Initiatives in radiologicalwork
planning and training reduced personnel exposures, and strong teamwork and effective
communications between the radiation protection staff and other organizations were evident.
Emergency preparedness training initiatives, strong teamwork, and effective communications
ensured the effectiveness of the emergency response organization. However, weaknesses in
fire protection were observed during this assessment period. The most significant problems
involved the adequacy of cable separation and fire doors problems thet resulted in potential
increases in equipment vulnerabilities.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of
federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the SALP report will be placed in the NRC's Public
Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning the SALP Report, we would be pleased to discuss
them with you. Wille no written response is required, you may provide written comments within
30 days of the SALP meeting.
Sincerely,
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A. Bill Beach
Regional Administrator
Docket No. 50-456; 50 457
Enclosure:
SALP 14 Report No. 50-456/97001; 50-457/97001
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Distribution
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' R. J. Manning, Executive
Vice President, Generatbn
' M. Wallace, Senior Vice
President, Corporate Services
H. G. Stanley, Vice President
PWR Operations
D. A. Sager, Vice President,
Generation Support
D. Farrar, Nuclear Regulatory
Services Manager
1. Johnson, Licensing
- Operations Manager -
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Document Control Desk Licensing
BraitJwood Station Manager
T. Simpkin, Regulatory
Assurance Sspervisor
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist
Office of the Attorney General
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce
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