ML20211N697
| ML20211N697 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Yankee Rowe |
| Issue date: | 02/18/1987 |
| From: | Lear G Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Heider L YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC CO. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8703020195 | |
| Download: ML20211N697 (4) | |
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February 18, 1987 Docket No.50-029 Mr. Lou H. Heider Vice President of Operations Yankee Atomic Electric Company 1671 Worcester Road Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
Dear Mr. Heider:
SUBJECT:
YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION - REGULATORY EFFECTIVENESS REVIEW From July 28 through August 1, 1986, the NRC conducted a Regulatory Effectiveness Review (RER) at Yankee Nuclear Power Station. The findings of that review are documented in the enclosed portions of the RER report:
Part I, Safeguards Systems Effectiveness Review; Part II, Vital Area Definition; and Part III, Safety / Safeguards Interface Review.
While a number of strengths were observed in your safeguards program, certain safeguards matters were found that warrant further consideration. Accordingly, it is requested that you provide coments relative to those areas indicated as needing attention in the above documents. To assist in your consideration of findings, the RER report includes some suggestions as to possible corrective measures.
It should not be inferred that these are the only acceptable solutions.
The enclosed portions of the RER report present the findings of the Regulatory Effectiveness Review and do not, in themselves, constitute a requirement for any licensee action. However, some of the findings could constitute potential items of non-compliance.
If such findings have not already been addressed during an inspection by the NRC Regional Office, they could be in a future inspection. We recommend that you review your plan in light of these findings and initiate any corrective action necessary to ensure that any possible items of non-compliance are corrected expeditiously.
Your comments on the RER report will be reviewed to determine the need for any subsequent regulatory actions, including the possible need to initiate any backfit procedures. A response within 45 days of the date of this letter will be appreciated.
The vital area part of the report is provided to keep you informed of the results of the Los Alamos National Laboratory vital area analysis of your plant.
It is not intended to convey any new or changed NRC staff position or backfit.
In fact, NRC policy concerning vital areas is presently undergoing staff review. Once the NRC adopts a final position regarding the identification of vital equipment, the vital area analyses of all plants, including Yankee Nuclear Power Station, will be reevaluated from a licensing perspective.
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. The reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements contained in this letter affect fewer than ten respondents; therefore, OMB clearance is not required under P.L.96-511.
The enclosures to this letter contain Safeguards Information of a type specified in 10 CFR 73.21 and must be protected against unauthorized disclosure.
Sincerely, ht CG n ( )2lu l /A n A 4L-George Lear, Director PWR Project Directorate #1 Division of PWR Licensing-A Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Safeguards Systems Effectiveness Review, Part I 2.
Vital Area Definition, Part II 3.
Safety / Safeguards Interface Review, Part III cc w/o enclosures:
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Mr. James E. Tribble, President Yankee Atomic Electric Company 1671 Worcester Road Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 Thomas Dignan, Esquire Ropes and Gray 225 Franklin Street Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Mr. N. N. St. Laurent Plant Superintendent Yankee Atomic Electric Company Star Route Rowe, Massachusetts 01367 Chairman Board of Selectmen Town of Rowe Rowe, Massachusetts 01367 Resident Inspector Yankee Nuclear Power Station c/o U.S. NRC Post Office Box 28 Monroe Bridge, Massachusetts 01350 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Robert M. Hallisey, Director Radiation Control Program Massachusetts Departmer.t of Public Health 150 Tremont Street, 7th Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02111 Mr. George Papanic, Jr.
Senior Project Engineer-Licensing Yankee Atomic Electric Company 1671 Worcester Road Framingham, Massachusetts 01701