ML20209G403
| ML20209G403 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 07/14/1999 |
| From: | Shear G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20209G407 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-373-99-11, 50-374-99-11, NUDOCS 9907190157 | |
| Download: ML20209G403 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000373/1999011
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July 14, 1999
Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley.
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ATTN: Regulatory Services
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1400 Opus Place, Suite 500:
Downers Grove,'IL; 60515
SUBJECT:
NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT 50-373/99011(DRS);
50-374/99011(DRS)
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Dear Mr. Kingsley:
On June 18,1999, the NRC completed a routine inspection at the LaSalle Nuclear Generating
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Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report summarizes the results of this inspection. No
violations of NRC requirements were identified.
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. Specifically, the inspection focused on the solid radioactive waste
(radwaste) management and transportation programs including the processing, classification
and packaging of waste for burial at a licensed disposal site, and recent audits relative to these
areas, in addition, we reviewed the radiological plans and preparations completed in support of
the pending hydrogen addition program for Unit 1. Within these areas, the inspection consisted
of selective examinations of procedures and representative records, observations, independent
measurements, and interviews with plant personnel.
Overall, the solid radwaste management and transportation programs were effectively
implemented. . in particular, the scaling factor program for determining the concentration of
radioactive materials in waste streams was comprehensive and included refinements which
enhanced your waste classification capabilities. We concluded that radioactive waste streams
were processed into solid, dewatered forms in accordance with the process control program
'(PCP) and that radwastes were characterized, packaged, and shipped in accordance with NRC
and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and station procedures. We also
concluded that supervisory involvement and oversight of vendor waste processing activities was
effective, that audits of the waste processing and transportation programs were properly focused
J and of sufficient' scope _ and depth to assess program performance, and that adequate
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radiological preparations were completed to support the hydrogen addition program.
' However, some deficiencies were identified during the inspection. For example, we identified
that a radiation protection technician that provided job coverage during a spent resin transfer
evolution was not aware of the radiation work permit requirements, and that the station radiation
protection staff was not well versed in the computations performed by the computer code used
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to classify waste shipments. Also, deficiencies were identified with the consistency between the
Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and current waste processing activities. Your staff
acknowledged these problems and was considering actions to address them.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.
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Sincerely,
Original /s/ G. L. Shear
Gary L. Shear, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Docket Nos. 50-373; 50-374
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Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-373/99011(DRS); 50-374/99011(DRS)
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D. Helwig, Senior Vice President
H. Stanley, PWR Vice President
C. Crane, BWR Vice President
R. Krich, Vice President, Regulatory Services
DCD - Licensing
J. Benjamin, Site Vice President
J. Meister, Station Manager
R. Brady, Jr., Regulatory Assurance Supervisor
M. Aguilar, Assistant Attomey General
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
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