ML20216C935
| ML20216C935 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 08/22/1997 |
| From: | Grant G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Graesser K COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20216C941 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-454-97-12, 50-455-97-12, NUDOCS 9709090176 | |
| Download: ML20216C935 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000454/1997012
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Byron Station
Commonwealth Edison Company
4450 N. German Church Road
Byron, IL 61010
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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50 454/97012(DRP); 50-455/97012(DRP)
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Dear Mr. Graesser:
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On July 24,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Byron 1 & 2 reactor facilities.
The enclosed report presents the inspection results.
During this 6 week inspection period, the inspectors observed that operations personnel
were knowledgeable of plant conditions, responsive to alarms, and thorough in conducting
shift turnovers. Operations management continued to communicate human performance
expectations with regard to reactivity evolutions. Site quality verification surveillances and
field monitoring reports in the areas of overtime and maintenance activities were thorough
and perfortnance-based.
Of particular note, on July 15,1997, the first Unit 1 replacement steam generator (SG)
arrived at the Byron site. The on site transport of the SG was well coordinated with
strong management oversight rhserved. Other activities in support of the SG replacement
project are progressing on schip sie and appear effectively managed.
No violations of NRC requirernents were identified during the course of this inspection.
in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice.' a copy of this letter
and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
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Docket Nos. 50 454: 50-455
License Nos. NPF 37: NPF-66
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Mr. K. Gre:sser
Site Vice President
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Commonwealth Edison Company
4450 N. German Church Road
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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50 454/97012(DRP); 50 455/97012(DRP)
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~ Dear Mr. Graesser:
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On July 24,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Byron 1 & 2 reactor facilities.
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The enclosed report presents the inspection results.
During this 6 week inspection period, the inspectors observed that operations personnel
were knowledgeable of plant conditions and responsive to alarms, and thorou9h in
conducting shift turnovers. Operations management continued to communicate human
- performance expectations with regard to reactivity evolutions. Site quality _ verification
surveillances and field monitoring reports in the areas of overtime and maintenance
activities were thorough and performance based.
- Of particular note, on July 15,1997, the first Unit 1 replacement steam generator (SG)
arrived at the Byron site. The on site transport of the SG was wMI coordinated with _
strong management oversight observed. Other activities in support of the SG replacement
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pro}ect are progressing on schedule and appear effectively managed.
No violations of NRC requirements were identified during the course of this inspection.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
Sincerely,
/s/ M. L. Dapas for
Geoffrey E. Grant, Director,
Division of Reactor Projects
' Docket Nos. 50 454; 50-455
License Nos. NPF 37; NPF-66
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-454/97012(DRP);
50 455/97012(DRP)
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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-454/97012(DRP); 50-455/97012(DRP)
Dear Mr. Graesser:
On July 24,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Byron 1 & 2 reactor facilities.
The enclosed report presents the inspection results.
During this 6 week inspection period, the inspectors continue to observe knowledgeable
and responsive operations personnel. Operations management continues to communicate
human performance expectations with regard to reactivity evolutions. Also noted were
thorough and performance-based site quality verification surveillances and field monitoring
reports in the areas of overtime and maintenance activities.
Of particular note, on July 15,1997, the first Unit 1 replacement steam generator (SG)
arrived at the Byron site. The on site transport of the SG was well coordinated with
strong management oversight observed. Cnhor activities in support of the SG replacement
project are progressing on schedule and appear effectively managed.
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No violations of NRC requirements were identified during the course of this inspection.
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in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
Sincerely,
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Geoffrey E. Grant, Director,
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos. 50 454; 50 455
License Nos. NPF 37; NPF-66
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-454/97012(DRP);
50-455/97012(DRP)
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