ML20203D399
| ML20203D399 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Point Beach  |
| Issue date: | 02/19/1998 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Patulski S WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20203D404 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-266-97-23, 50-301-97-23, NUDOCS 9802260050 | |
| Download: ML20203D399 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000266/1997023
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February 19. 1998
Mr. S. A. Patuiski-
Site Vice P esident
Point Beach Nuclear Plant
Wisconsin Electric Power Company
G610 Nuclear Road
Two Rivers, WI 54241
SUBJECT:
POINT BEACH NRC NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND INSPECTION REPORT
NO. 50-266/97023(DRS); 50-301/97023(DRS)
Dear Mr. Patulski:
On November 7,1997, the NRC compkted an inspection at your Point Beach 1 and 2 reactor
facilities. This inspection evaluated the effectiveness of your staffs controls in identifying,
resolving, and preventing proWms. It also reviewed the safety evaluation process for
compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59. Finally, the inspection review 0d correctivo
actions to several of the issues identified during the Operational Safety Team inspection
conducted in late 1996. The enclosed report presents the results of our inspection.
Overall, the laspection noted many positives in the performance of plant staff, In particular,
Initiatives to address performance issues in plant operations resulted in improvement in control
room command and control. Maintenance procedures contained the necessary
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post maintenance testing required to assure adequate return-to-service of equipment. In the
engineering area, safety evaluation training and procedural upgrades were considered to be
successful, based upon the quality of the safety evaluations reviewed.
Additionally, the quality assurance audits and self-assessments appeared thorough and
provided a critical review of the areas assessed. However, the inspection did identify a need to
better prioritize and manage the large volume of issues entered into the corrective action
program, While the quality assurance organization identified several good issues, your staffs
handling of the issues was not always timely, lacked priority, and did not address specifics. The
Inspection also noted deficiencies in handling some important operating experience reviews.
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Finally, although overall improvements in control room operator performance were noted,
- performanc(. during the low temperature overpessure protection event was less then
adequate.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determineo that violations of NRC
requirements occurred. These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice)
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and the circumstances surrounding them are described in detail in the subject inspection report.
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The violations involved two examples of failure to follow procedure, two examples where the
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final safety analysis report was not updated, and identification that uncalibrated equipment was
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used during performance of a technical specification surveillance. You are required to respond
to this letter and should follow the instructions specif:ad in the enclosed Notice when preparing
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. your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to determine whether further
enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.700 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
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enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
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/s/J.A. Grobe
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50 206,50-301
Enclosures:
2. Inspection Report No. 50-266/97023(DRS);
50-301/97023(DRS)
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R. R. Grigg, President and
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A. J. Cayla, Plant Manager
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Cheryl L, Parrino, Chairman,
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
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