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Forwards Insp Rept 50-456/98-16 on 980916-990121.No Violations Were Identified.Insp Was Exam of Activities Re Engineering & Maint Activities for Replacement of Steam Generators for Compliance with Commission Regulations
ML20203E952
Person / Time
Site: Braidwood Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 02/11/1999
From: James Gavula
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Kingsley O
COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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50-456-98-16, NUDOCS 9902170359
Download: ML20203E952 (3)


See also: IR 05000456/1998016

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February 11, 1999

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Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley

President, Nuclear Generation Group

Commonwealth Edison Company

ATTN: Regulatory Services

Executive Towers West It!

1400 Opus Place, Suite 500

Downers Grove, IL 60515

i SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-456/98016(DRS)

Dear Mr. Kingsley:

On January 21,1999, the NRC completed an inspection at your Braidwood Generating Station,

Unit 1. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to

the engineering and maintenance activities for the replacement of the steam generators for

compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations. Within these areas, the inspection

consisted of selective examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with

personnel, and observation of activities in progress.

Based on the results of the inspection, no violations were identified. Overall, your staff properly

implemented the special process procedures and work instructions. Procedural and equipment

improvements, based on lessons learned from the Byron steam generator replacement project,

were evident and effectively implemented. This was particularly apparent in the tendon

replacement work. The welding of the steam generator piping, both large and small bore, had

relative few repairs which resulted in increased inspectibility. These improvements

demonstrated a dedication to a high quality product which enhanced the safety culture and plant

reliability.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC'S " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, the

enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document

Room (PDR).

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection. j

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Sincerely,

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Original /s/ James A. Gavula l

James A Gavuta, Chief

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Docket No.: 50-456 i

License No.: NPF-72 )

Enclosure: Inspection Report 50-456/98016 (DRS)

cc w/ encl: D. Helwig, Senior Vice President

H. Stanley, PWR Vice President

C. Crane, BWR Vice President

R. Krich, Vice President, Regulatory Services

DCD - Licensing

T. Tulon, Site Vice President

K. Schwartz, Station Manager

T. Simpkin, Regulatory Assurance Supervisor

R. Hubbard, MHB Technical Associates

M. Aguilar, Assistant Attorney General

State Liaison Officer

Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission

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Distribution:

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RPC (E-Mail)

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B. Clayton, Rill w/ encl

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