ML20216C676
| ML20216C676 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 09/03/1997 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Kraft E COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20216C680 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-254-97-15, 50-265-97-15, NUDOCS 9709090117 | |
| Download: ML20216C676 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000254/1997015
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September 3, 1997
Mr. E. Kraft
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Commonwealth Edison Company
22710 206th Avenue North
Cordova, IL 61242
Dear Mr. Kraft:
SUBJECT:
NHC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT 50-254/97015(DRS);
50-265/97015(DRS)
On August 14,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Quad Cities Nucinar Power
Station. The purpose of the inspection was to review the implementation of the station
chemistry and radiological environmental monitoring programs. We also reviewed station
radiological performance and an event occurring in September 1996, regarding a spill
during the transfer of radioactive resin. The enclosed report presents the results of this
inspection.
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Overall the above programs were acceptably implemented and no violations were
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identified, in particular, we noted that reactor water chemistry was excellent, that prompt
actions were taken in response to the Unit 2 fuelleakage, and that chemistry sampling and
analysis was effectively performed. Additionally, your radiological environmental
monitoring program continued to identify no significant impact from operation of the
station and radiological performance had improved since the Unit 2 refueling outage,
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notably in the control of contaminated areas.
However, some problems were identified with specific aspects of the above programs.
We were especially concerned with the,se problems that were recurrent. Several examples
were identified where chemistry procedures or equipment did not reflect the Final Safety
Analysis Report. These were similar to examples observed in other plant areas during past
NRC inspections. Maintenance work requests associated with the High Range Sample
System were not being timely addressed, forcing technicians to rely on alternate, non-
preferred sampling paths. In one case, the failure to address a work item, increased the
possibility of damage to the system panel. Continuing examples where radiologicallabels
were either illegible or unsecured were also observed.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Decument Room.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by Gary L. Shear (for)
John A. Grobe, Acting Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-254; 50-265
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-254/97015(DRS); 50-265/97015(DRS)
cc w/ encl:
T. J. Malman, Senior Vice President,
Nuclear Operations Division
D. A. Sager, Vice President,
Generation Support
H.' W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear
Operating Officer
L. W. Pearce, Station Manager
C. C. Peterson, Regulatory Affairs Manager
1. Johnson, Licensing Operations Manager
Document Control Desk - Licensing
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist,
Office of the Attorney General
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
J. R. Bull, Vice President, General &
Transmission, MidAmerican Energy Company
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SRis, Quad Cities,
R. A. Capra, NRR w/enct
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