ML20211J876

Forwards Radiation Protection Insp Repts 50-266/97-18 & 50-301/97-18 on 970825-29 & Nov.Nrc Concerned About Length of Time Taken to Resolve Calibr Problems Once Identified

ML20211J876
Person / Time
Site:	Point Beach
Issue date:	10/04/1997
From:	Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Patulski S WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO.
Shared Package
ML20211J879	List: IR 05000266/1997018 ML20211J876 ML20211J883
References
50-266-97-18, 50-301-97-18, NUDOCS 9710090008
Download: ML20211J876 (2)

See also: IR 05000266/1997018

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October 4.1997

Mr, S. A. Patuiski

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Site Vice President

Point Beach Nuclear Plant

Wisconsin Electric Power Company

6610 Nuclear Road

Two Rivers, WI 54241

SUBJECT: NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORTS 50-266/97018(DRS);

50-301/97018(DRS) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Patuiski:

On August 29,1997, the NRC completed an inspection of the radiation protection program at

your Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant. The results of this Inspection were discussed en that

date with Mr. Paul Tindall and other members of your staff. The enclosed report presents the

results of that inspection.

Areas examined during this Inspection included a review of self reading dosimeter celibration,

radiation work permit program and condition reporting system implementation, health physics

. organization effectiveness, and transportation of radioactive material. Within these areas, the

inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records,

observations, and interviews with personnel,

Overall, the radiation work permit program, health physics organization and radioactive material

transportation program were effectively implemented. However, a violation of NRC

requirements was identified, involving the failure to calibrate several emergency plan self

reading dosimeters within the required time frame and the failure to maintain calibration reccrd

for many of the dosimeters calibrated in June 1997 Of particular concem with this violation

was the length of time it tcok to resolve the calibration problems once they were identified.

This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the circumstances surrounding the

violation are described in detail in the enclosed report. Please note that you are required to

respond to this letter and should follow the instruction specified in the enclosed Notice when

pieparing your response. The NRC will uso your response, in part, to determine whether

further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements,

in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its

enclosures, and your response io this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely.

Original Signed' by John A. Grobe

John A. Grobe, Acting Director

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DMslon of Reactor Safety

Docket Nos. 50-266; 50-301

License Nos. DPR 24; DPR 27

Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation

2. Inspection Reports 50-266/97018(DRS); 50-301/97018(DRS)

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Chief Operating Officer, WEPCo

, A. J. Cayla, Plant Manager

Virgil Kanable, Ohlef, Boiler Section

Cheryl L. Parrino, Chairman,

Wisconsin Public Service Commission

State Liaisoa Officer

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