ML20217F789
| ML20217F789 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 10/08/1999 |
| From: | Jordan M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217F794 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-454-99-12, 50-455-99-12, NUDOCS 9910210079 | |
| Download: ML20217F789 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000454/1999012
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Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley
President, Nuclear Generation Group
Commonwealth Edison Company
ATTN: Regulatory Services
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1400 Opus Place, Suite 500
Downers Grove,IL 60515
SUBJECT:
BYRON INSPECTION REPORT 50-454/99012(DRP); 50-455/99012(DRP)
Dear Mr. Kingsley:
On September 16,1999, the NRC completed an inspection at the Byron 1 and 2 reactor
facilities. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
During this inspection period, control room operations were conducted in a safe, professional,
and controlled manner. Throughout this inspection period, we observed that operators
responded appropriately to alarms, closely monitored main control room panels, were
knowledgeable of plant conditions, and generally used three-way communications. We also
observed that your staff's response to a minor earthquake, which occurred approximately
30 miles from Byron Station, was appropriate. Operators walked down all accessible plant
areas, checked plant structures and equipment, and identified no equipment damage.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that one violation of NRC
requirements occurred with two examples, for failure to implement procedural instruction. This
violation is being treated as a Non-Cited Violation (NCV), consistent with Appendix C of the
Enforcement Policy. The NCV is described in the subject inspection report. If you contest the
violation or severity level of the NCV, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date
of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional
Administrator, Region lil; and the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
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in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
enclosure, and your response, if you choose to provide one, will be placed in the NRC Public
Document Room.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.
Sincerely,
/s/ M. J. Jordan
Michael J. Jordan, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 3
Docket Nos. 50-454; 50-455
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-454/99012(DRP); 50-455/99012(DRP)
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D. Helwig, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Services
C. Crane, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Operations
H. Stanley, Vice President, Nuclear Operations
R. Krich, Vice President, Regulatory Services
DCD - Licensing
W. Levis, Site Vice President
R. Lopriore, Station Manager
B. Adams, Regulatory Assurance Manager
M. Aguilar, Assistant Attomey General
State Liaison Officer
State Liaison Officer, State of Wisconsin
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
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