ML20207G042
| ML20207G042 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 06/04/1999 |
| From: | Jordan M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20207G047 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-454-99-04, 50-454-99-4, NUDOCS 9906110004 | |
| Download: ML20207G042 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000454/1999004
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Downers Grove, IL 60515
SUBJECT:
BYRON INSPECTION REPORT 50-454/99004(DRP); 50-455/99004(DRP)
Dear Mr. Kingsley:
On May 10,1999, the NRC completed an inspection at the Byron 1 and 2 reactor facilities. The
enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
During this inspection period, control room operations were consistently performed in a safe
and professional manner. This was particularly evident during the Unit 1 startup following
refueling outage B1R09. Supervisors demonstrated good command and control, directed
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reactivity manipu!ations, and provided effective oversight of the startup activities. We observed
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that operators adhered to the station's standards for control room conduct, procedural
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adherence, annunciator response, and use of three-way communications.
There were two notable examples during this inspection period wherein maintenance personnel
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failed to follow station procedures for the control of maintenance activities. In the first example,
mechanical maintenance personnel failed to have a final cleanliness inspection quality control
hold point completed prior to re-assembly of the 1 A reactor coolant system loop stop isolation
valve. This resulted in foreign material left in the reactor coolant system following the
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maintenance. In the second example, mechanical maintenance personnel adjusted the packing
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on the 18 main steam isolation valve without approved work instructions and operations
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department authorization for the activity. We recognize that you have implemented corrective
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actions for similar human performance issues over the past year and that the effectiveness of
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those actions have not been fully demonstrated.
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Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that five violations of NRC
- requirements occurred. These violations are being treated as Non-Cited Violations (NCVs),
consistent with Appendix C of the Enforcement Policy. These NCVs are described in the
subject inspection report. If you contest any of the violations or severity level of these NCVs,
you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the
basis for yo r denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,
Washington DC 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region Ill, and the
Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington,
DC 20555-0001.
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in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
enclosure, and your response, if you choose to p ovide one, will be placed in the NRC Public
Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
/s/ M. J. Jordan
Michael J. Jordan, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 3
Docket Nos. 50-454;50-455
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-454/99004(DRP);
50-455/99004(DRP)
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D. Helwig, Senior Vice President
H. Stanley, PWR Vice President
C. Crane, BWR Vice President
R. Krich, Regulatory Services Manager
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W. Levis, Site Vice President
R. Lopriore, Station Manager
B. Adams, Regulatory Assurance Manager
M. Aguilar, Assistant Attorney General
State Liaison Officer
State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
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