ML20199E589
| ML20199E589 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 01/27/1998 |
| From: | Doerflein L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Cruse C BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20199E592 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-317-97-07, 50-317-97-7, 50-318-97-07, 50-318-97-7, NUDOCS 9802020201 | |
| Download: ML20199E589 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000317/1997007
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January 27,1998
Mr. Charles H. Cruse
Vice President - Nuclear Energy
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway
Lusby, MD 20657- 4702
SUBJECT:
NRC REGION 1 INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50 317/97-07
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AND 50 318/97-07 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Cruse:
This report transmits the findings of the safety incpection conducted by NRC inspectors at
the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant from November 2 to December 20,1997. The
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enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. At the conclusion of the
inspection, these findings were discussed with Mr. Katz and others of your staff.
Overall, the NRC has concluded that your facility was operatad in a safe manner. During
the period, very good control of plant operations was observed. This controlincluded daily
evaluations completed to ensure the risk imposed by maintenance and testing activities
was minimized.
We reviewed your radiatio
stection program including the corrective actions taken in
response to the Unit 2 spe.w .uel pool diving event and the high radiation area access
control events that occurred in 1997. The review identified good efforts to review,
evaluate, and upgrade the radiation protection prograrn. We noted that you performed
seve.al audits of the radiation protection program to better understand the causes of the
events, developed programmatic improvements to address their root causes, and were
developing a radiation protection improvement plan. We found these actions consistent
with your response to the Notice of Violation and will continue to monitor the
implementation of the actions during future inspections.
We also noted weaknesses in the selection and training of radiation protection personnel,
including selection of the radiation protection manager (RPM). After the inspection period,
in a December 22,1997, letter to us, you provided your actions to ensure that an
appropriately qualified RPM was in place at the station. We note that you intend to
formalize the duties and responsibilities of the interim RPM until full qualification of the
selected RPM is achieved.
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Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC
requirements occurred. The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice)
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and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail in the enclosed inspection
report. The violation involves a failure to follow a special (radiation) work permit
requirement to conduct a radiation survey once per shift during work on the spent fuel pool
bridge.
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You are required to respond to this letter ano should follow the instructions specified in the
enclosed Notice when preparing your responso. The NRC will use your response, in part,
to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
The radiation protection inspection noted above was observed by radiation specialists from
the Ministry for Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety, Ukraine. The visiting
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inspectors were accompaniea by a translator and an NRC contracted escort. We
appreciate your staff's cooperation and efforts associated with all aspects of the inspection
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observation.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and
its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
Sincerely,
Original Signed by:
Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief
Projects Branch 1
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket / License Nos.:
50-317/DPR 53
50-318/DPR-69
Enclosures
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NRC Region 1 Integrated Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/97-07
and 50-318/97-07.
cc w/encis:
T. Pritchett, Director, Nuclear Regulatory Matters (CCNPP)
R. McLean, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations
J. Walter, Engineering Division, Public Service Commission of Maryland
K. Burger, Esquire, Maryland People's Counsel
R. Ochs, Maryland Safe Energy Coalition
State of Maryland (2)
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H. Miller, RA/W. Axelson, DRA (1)
Nuclear Safety information Center (NSIC)
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B. McCabe, RI EDO Coordinator
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