ML20198N826
| ML20198N826 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 12/30/1998 |
| From: | Leach M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20198N829 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-454-98-24, 50-455-98-24, NUDOCS 9901060225 | |
| Download: ML20198N826 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000454/1998024
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December 30, 1998
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.Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley
President, Nuclear Generation Group
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SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT REPORTS 50-454/98024(DRS);
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Dear Mr. Kingsley:
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On December 4,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Byron Nuclear Generating
Station. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
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The purpose of the inspection was to determine if licensed operator requalification training
activities were conducted in accordance with NRC requirements. The inspectors concluded the
licensed operator requalification program was generally implemented in accordance with
10 CFR 55 requirements with some weaknesses.
Prior to the scheduled NRC inspection, Comed personnel from the Braidwood Production
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Training Center conducted an in-house inspection of the requalification program at Byron
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Station. NRC inspectors reviewed the results of the inspection and noted the considerable
effort put forth by the inspection team as evidenced by the high quality report and number of
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findings generated from the inspection. Many of the issues identified in the in-house report are
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also identified within this report to ensure proper NRC tracking of those issues. Of particular
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concern was the ' poor quality of the Byron Station training program sample plan. Title 10 CFR
55, allowed you to implement a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) program in lieu of the
required NRC training program outlined in 10 CFR 55, provided that you properly maintain t .e
program. The inspectors determined that your program had implemented the basic elements of
the SAT program, but the controlling element (sample plan) of the program was poorly
implemented.
Despite the weakness of the sample plan, the training department's instructors have
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implemented the requalification training program and have been generally successful in
providing operators with the skills necessary to safely operate the facility. During the inspection
- week, however, one crew failed the annual operating test based on significant command and
control weaknesses. This was in contrast with the other crews evatuated during the week
where only minor deficiencies were observed and one crew exhibited strong command and
control capabilities.
During control room observations, the inspectors determined panel walkdowns and shift
turnovers were conducted appropriately.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter and the
enclosed report will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
The NRC will gladly discuss any questions you may have concerning this inspection.
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Sincerely,
Original Signed by Melvyn Leach
Melvyn N. Leach, Chief
Operator Licensing Branch
Docket Nos.: 50-454;50-455
Enclosures:
1. Inspection Reports 50-454/98021(DRS); 50-455/98021(DRS)
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2. Simulation Facility Report
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D. He' wig, Senior Vice President
H. Stanley, PWR Vice President
C. Crane, BWR Vice President
R; Krich, Regulatory Services Manager
D. Greene, Licensing Director
DCD - Licensing
K. Graesser, Site Vice President
W. Levis, Station Manager
B. Adams, Regulatory Assurance Manager
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R. Hubbard, MHB Technical Associates
M. Aguilar, Assistant Attorney General
State Liaison Officer
State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
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