ML20198T037
| ML20198T037 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 01/07/1999 |
| From: | Howell A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Edington R ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| References | |
| 50-458-97-20, NUDOCS 9901120105 | |
| Download: ML20198T037 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000458/1997020
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Randall K. Edington, Vice President - Operations
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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-450/97-20
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Dear Mr. Edington:
Mr. David Lorfing's letter of February 23,1998, responded to our letter and Notice of Violation
dated February 5,1998. In this reply, Entergy Operations, Inc. stated that the controlled area
access records indicated that the radiation protection technician was actually working under
Radiological Work Permit (RWP) 97-9002 at the time of the event rather than RWP 97-0002,
which was referenced in the Notice of Violation. Our letter (EA 98-132), dated January 5,1999,
addresses this issue..
We will review the implementation of your corrective actions, in particular, the process used and
appropriateness of the changes you have implemented relative to active RWP protective
clothing dress requirements. We will also review the overallimplementation effectiveness of
the RWP program. Mr. Larry Ricketson, of my staff, will contact your staff to schedule this
inspection.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 817/860-8180,
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Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of 10CFR2.201, Attachment A provides the Entergy
Operations, Inc. response to the Notice of Violation (NOV) described in NRC Inspection
Report (IR) 50-458/97-020.
The subject violation,50-458/97020-01, involves a procedural non-compliance in that a
Senior Radiation Protection (RP) Technician utilized professional judgment in lieu of
strictly following the minimum anti-contamination clothing requirements set forth in a
general Radiation Work Permit (RWP) 97-0002.
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Should you have any questions regarding the attached infomtation, please contact Mr.
David Lorfing of my staff at (504) 381-4157.
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A'ITACHMENT A
REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION 50-458/97020-01
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Violation:
During an NRC inspection conducted on October 8-15,1997, one violation of NRC
requirements was identified. In accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and
Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," NUREG-1600, the violation is listed below:
Technical Specification 5.4.1.a states, in part, that written procedures shall be
implemented covering the applicable procedures recommended in Appendix A of
Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2,1973.
Appendix A of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Section 7.e.1, recommends procedures for
the radiation work permit system.
River Bend Nudcar Procedure RBNP-024, Revision 7, " Radiation Protection
Plan," states, in part," Adherence to the requirements of the RWP is mandatory."
Radiation Work Permit (RWP)97-002, Revision 1, which authorized work
activities in the 95-foot elevation of the fuel storege building on October 10,1997,
listed minimum anti-contamination clothing requirements as " booties and
gloves."
Contrary to the above, on October 10,1997, a radiation protection technician
working in the 95-foot elevation of the fuel storage building reached into a posted
contaminated area without adhering to the anti-contamination clothing
requirements of Radiation Work Permit 97-002, Revision 1. Specifically, the
radiation protection technician was wearing only cotton glove liners rather then
the required booties and gloves.
'This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement IV) (50-458/97020-01)
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Clarification:
Radiologically Controlled Area (RCA) e
ss records indicate that the RP technician was
not working under 97-0002. The RP technician was actually working under RWP 97-
9002 at the time of this event, with the specified minimum anti-contamination clothing
requirement set as " singles" (i.e., a full set of protective clothing, including booties and
gloves). This information is provided for clarification of the RWP in use at the time of
the violation.
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REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION 50-458/97020-01
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Reasons for the Violation:
A root cause analysis was performed which determined that the primary reason for the
-violation was poorjudgment by the contract RP technician. The RP technician indicated
that he was aware of the requirements of his RWP 97-9002, while also acknowledging
that compliance with RWP requirements was mandatory. Despite this, the RP Tecimician
chose to exercise professionaljudgment based on his knowledge of the conditions
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present. The RWP did not permit the RP technician this latitude.
Corrective Actions That Have Been Taken:
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The following actions have been taken:
- The RP technician and the crew with which he was working frisked using
PCM-1Bs and no contamination was found.
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e The technician was interviewed and counseled on the importance of complying
with the requirements of the RWP.
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- Active RWPs were reviewed to ensure that protective clothing requirements
were clearly stated.
. Active RWPs were changed, as necessary, to simplify the method for
stipulating protective clothing requirements.
- The causes and corrective actions related to this event were discussed with RP
personnel.
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Corrective Actions That Will Be Taken to Avoid Further Violations:
The above actions are adequate to preclude recurrence.
Date When Full Compliance Will Be Achieved:
Full compliance was achieved when the RP technician exited the posted contamination
area on October 10,1997.
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