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| ML20212B294 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 10/15/1997 |
| From: | Leach M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Subalusky W COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20212B296 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-373-97-11, 50-374-97-11, NUDOCS 9710280037 | |
| Download: ML20212B294 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000373/1997011
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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50 373/97011(DRP); 50 374/97011(DRP),
NOTICE OF VIOLATION, AND EXERCISE OF ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION
Dear Mr. Subalusky:
Cin August 8,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your LaSalle reactor facility. The
enclos6d report presents the results of this inspection.
During this 6-week inspection period, your conduct of activltles at the LaSalle facility was
generally characterized by inconsistent personnel performance and continuing problems with the
surveillance and out-of service programs. Personnel errors resulted in two missed surveillances,
several missed opportunities to identify a broken fuel rod in the spent fuel pool, and the
implementation of a seismic equipment modification without making revisions to the affected
operating procedures for the equipment.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that three violations of NRC
requirements occurred as described in the attached Notice of Violation (Notice). The first
violation involved the failure to ensure effective corrective actions for a previously identified
deficient procedure. The inspectors determined that a manual backwash for the 1A emergency
diesel generator cooling water strainer could not be performed as specified by a procedure which
was previously revised to address the manual backwash function. The second violation
pertained to two instances where plant personnel failed to follow plant administrative procedures.
The third violation involved the failure to perform required surveillance tests on the process
radiation monitors. Although the third violation was identified by members of your staff, this
violation was cited because its cause was similar to a previous violation for a missed survelttance
identified in inspection Report 50 373/97003; S0 374/97003. Continued problems with
implementation of your surveillance program remains a concem. In your response to these
violations, please include a discussion on actions taken or planned to ensure surveillance tests
are performed as required.
The violations cited in the enclosed Notice and the circumstances surrounding them are
described in detailin the subject inspection leport. Please note that you are required to respond I
to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing
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your response. The NRC will use your responsu, in part, to determine whether further
enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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In addNion, the inspedors idenWed a violation of desion control with respect to permanently
storing unsecured equ8pment in non quaMed locations. The NRC is exercising enforooment
discretion and not issuing a Notice of Violation because the criteria specified in Section Vll B.2,
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" Violations idenMod During Extended Shutdowns or Work Stoppages," of the NRC Enforcement
Pol 6cy are satisfied. e;=#-r";, the violation is based upon your activities prior to the events
leading to your decision in December 1996 to enter into an extended shutdown to address
longstanding performance issues. The violation would not have been categottrod at Severity
Levelli, the violation was not willful, and enforcement action was not considered necessary to
achieve remedial action, in addition, actions specified in Confirmatory Adion Letter Rill 96-0088
effectively prevent you from starting up LaSalle County Station without implicN NRC approval.
. in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, Hs
enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC Publi: Document Room.
Sincerely,
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Melvyn N. Leach, Chief
Operator Licensing Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos: 50 373; 50-374
License Nos: NPF.11; NPF 18
Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation
2. Inspection Rsport
No. 50L 373/97011(DRP);
50 374/97011(DRP)
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In addition, the inspectors identified a violation of design control with respect to permanently
storing unsecured equipment in non-qualified locations. The NRC is exercising enforcement
discretion and not issuing a Notice of Violation because the criteria specified in Section Vll.B.2, ,
" Violations identified During Extended Shutdowns or Work Stoppages," of the NRC Enforcement
Policy are satisfied. Specifically, the violation is based upon your activities prior to the events
leading to your decision in December 1996 to enter into an extended shutdown to address
longstanding performance issues. The violetion would not have been categorized at Severity
Level ll, the violation was not willful, and enforcement action was not considered necessary to
achieve remedial action, in addition, actions specified in Confirmatory Action Letter Rlll 96-008B
effectively prevent you from starting up LaSalle County Station without implicit NRC approval,
in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
enclosure (s), and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
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Sincerely,
Orig, signed by Melvyn Leach
Melvyn N. Leach, Chief
Operator Licensing Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos: 50 373;50 374
License Nos: NPF 11; NPF 18
Enclosures: 1. Notice of Violation
2. Inspection Report
No. 50 373/97011(DRP);
50-374/97011(DRP)
See Attached Distribution
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M. Wallace, Senior Vice
President, Corporate Services
E. Kraft, Vice President
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Liaison Officer, NOC BOD ,
D. A. Sager, Vice President,
Generation Support
D. Farrar, Nuclear Regulatory
Services Manager
1. Johnson, Licensing
Operations Manager
Document Control Desk Licensing
F. Decimo, Plant General Manager
P. Bames, Regulatory Assurance
Supervisor
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist
Office of the Attomey General
State Llaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce
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Services Manager ;
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Operations Manager ,
Document Control Desk Lloonsing
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