ML20211L018
| ML20211L018 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fermi  |
| Issue date: | 08/09/1986 |
| From: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Connelly S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTOR & AUDITOR (OIA) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20211K949 | List: |
| References | |
| FOIA-86-244, FOIA-86-245, FOIA-86-A-144, FOIA-86-A-145 NUDOCS 8612150270 | |
| Download: ML20211L018 (12) | |
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50' Y k August 9, 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR:
Sharon R. Connelly, Director, Office of the Inspector and Auditor FROM:
James G. Keppler, Regional Administrator, Region III
SUBJECT:
FERMI CRTICALITY INCIDENT - REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION On July 2, 1985, Fermi 2 achieved criticality using an improper control rod withdrawal sequence. This fact was not brought to Regional management's attention until July 15, 1985 --- five days after the Commission meeting approving a full power authorization. Tne enclosed PN's sumarize this matter.
At my request, the Office of Investigation is investigating the circumstances associated with this incident to determine if any " wrongdoing" was involved on the part of the licensee.
On August 7, 1985, I learned from Detroit Edison Company that the Monroe County Board of Comissioner had voted to send scparate letters to Detroit Edison, NRC, and Congressman Dingall expressing their displeasure over the performance of the utility and NRC regarding this incident.
The enclosed draft letters were picked up following a recent County Board meeting and are expected to be signed out next week. Also, enclosed is a PN we just issued concerning this development.
In view of the questions raised concerning NRC's performance, it is requested that DIA initiate an investigation into Region III's performance related to this event.
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- c. I~., ie r James G. Keppler Regional Administrator
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