ML20202A838
| ML20202A838 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Clinton  |
| Issue date: | 02/02/1998 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Walter MacFarland ILLINOIS POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20202A841 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-461-98-02, 50-461-98-2, NUDOCS 9802100186 | |
| Download: ML20202A838 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000461/1998002
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February 2, 1998
Mr. Walter G. MacFarland, IV
Chief Nuclear Officer
Clinton Power Station -
Idinois Power Company
Mall Code V 275
P.O. Box 678
Clinton,IL 61727
SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT
50-461/98002(DRS)
Dear Mr. MacFarland:
On January 9,1998, '.he NRC completed an inspection at your Clinton Nuclear Power Station.
The enclosed report presents the results of this Inspection.
The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to
radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the
conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures
and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel. Specifically, the
inspection focussed on your respiratory protection program, radioactive material transportation
program, and the operability of area and process radiation monitors. No violations of NRC
requirements were identified.
. We observed strong ownership sr.d oversight of your respiratory protection program. The
program was well implemented, and your staff had taken initiatives to improve the program and
procedures. Your staff also properly implemonted the radioactive material tramportation
program. . Radioactive shipments were packaged properly, and shipping documents were well
prepared. We observed several minor inconsistencies conceming the implementing
procedures that your staff acknowledged and will resolve.
We also observed problems with the scheduling and completion of area and process radiation
monitor surveillances. The area and process radiation monitor control console, which is located
in the control room, has been continuously monitored by a radiation protection technician so
. that numerous nuisance alarms can be acknowledged in a timely manner. Operators indicated
that the control console is a distraction to them and that the data provided by the console may
not be reliable. Although your staff has recently placed a high priority on correcting these
issues, these problems have existed for a long period of time. This is a good example of your
staff's willingness to live with problems at the station.
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in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this W'er and its
enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by John A. Grobe
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of R3 actor Safety
Docket No. 50-461
License No. NPF-6
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50 461/98002(DRS)
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Inspection Report 50-461/98002(DRS)
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R. Phares, Manager, Nuclear Safety and
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