ML20207G176

Forwards Insp Rept 50-213/99-01 on 980119-990419 & Closure of CAL 1-97-010.No Violations Noted.Conduct of Activities Associated with Control of Radiological Work at Haddam Neck Generally Characterized as Careful & Thorough

ML20207G176
Person / Time
Site:	Haddam Neck File:Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co icon.png
Issue date:	05/21/1999
From:	Bellamy R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Mellor R CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER CO.
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ML20207G179	List: IR 05000213/1999001 ML20207G176
References
50-213-99-01, 50-213-99-1, NUDOCS 9906110047
Download: ML20207G176 (3)

See also: IR 05000213/1999001

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May 21,1999

Mr. R. A. Mellor

Vice President - Operations and Decommissioning

Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company

362 Injun Hollow Road

East Hampton, CT 06424-3099

SUBJECT: NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-213/99-01 AND CLOSURE OF

CONFIRMATORY ACTION LETTER (CAL) NO. 1-97-010, dated March 7,1997

Dear Mr. Mellor:

On April 19,1999, the NRC completed an inspection at the Haddam Neck Plant. The enclosed

repcrt presents the results of that inspection.

During the three-month period covered by this inspection, your conduct of activities at the

Haddam Neck facility was characterized by the continuation of radiological work and completion

of several tasks for transition to a decommissioning status. Your conduct of activities associated

with control of radiological work at Haddam Neck was generally characterize" as careful and

thorough.

Effective programs were observed for: (1) the processing of plant liquids, collection and

processing of solid radioactive waste, and the transportation of radioactive materials; (2) training

of plant personnel involved in the transport of radioactive materials and the disposal of solid

radioactive waste; and, (3) the identification and tracking of !ssues related to the solid radwaste

program. Some problems with the classification of self-identified deficiencies and the timely I

implementation of corrective actions were identified by your audits. Components and systems

needed for the continued collection and processing of radioactive waste appeared to be in

appropriate condition.

Effective radioactive effluent and radiation protectior, controls with respect to the Bus-10 f/

removal project were established and implemented. An effective program with respect to

electronic calibrations, radiological calibrations, system reliability, and tracking and trending was /[

established, implemented, and maintained. An effective quality assurance program for the

radioactive effluent control program with resoect to audit scope and depth, audit team

experience, and response to audit findings was also established, implemented, and maintained . l

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Regarding your correspondence, in response to our Confirmatory Action Letter (CAL) 1-97-010,

dated March 7,1997, based on your icsponse and an inspection, the NRC has found that all the

commitments relative to Haddam Neck listed in the CAL have been met. No further response is i

required regarding the CAL.

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Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that two Severity Level IV

violations of NRC requirements occuired during this inspection period. These violations concem

. the potential for intemal uptakes in September 1998, and inadequate compensatory sampling of

gaseous effluents. These violations are being treated as Non-Cited Violations (NCVs), .

consistent with Appendix C of the Enforcement Policy. The NCVs are described in the subject

inspection report. If you contest the violations or severity level of the NCVs , you should provide

a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to

' the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-

0001; with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region 1; and the Director, Office of

Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

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 provide one) will be placed in the NRC Public

Document Room (PDR).

Sincerely,

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Original Signed by:

Ronald R. Bellamy, Chief

Decommissioning and Laboratory Branch

Division of Nuclear Material Safety

Docket No. 50-213

License No. DPR-61

Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report No. 50-213/99-01 with attachment

Attachment: Slides from Management Meeting with CYAPCo held on March 10,1999

cc w/e act:

D. Dav,4, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

T. Bennet, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

K. Heider, Decommissioning Director

G. Bouchard, Unit Director

J. Haseltine, Strategic Planning Director

G. van Noordonnen, Regulatory Affairs Manager ,

J. Ritsher, CYAPCO Counsel  !

R. Bassilakis, Citizens Awareness Network (CAN)

J. Block, Attomey for CAN

J. Brooks, CT Attomey General Office j

K. Ainsworth, Town of Haddam

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M. Miller, DNMS

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