ML20217K862
| ML20217K862 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 08/07/1997 |
| From: | Lazarus W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Boulette E BOSTON EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217K867 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-293-97-04, 50-293-97-4, NUDOCS 9708180224 | |
| Download: ML20217K862 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000293/1997004
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E. Thomas Boulette, PhD
Senior Vice President Nuclear
Boston Edison Company
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
600 Rocky Hill Road
Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 5599
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50 293/97 04
Dear Dr. Boulette:
This letter refers to the inspection conducted by an inspection teamled by
Mr. S. K. Chaudhary of this office from May 5 23, 1997. The purpose of the inspection
was to determine if the activities authorized by the licensee were conducted safely, and in
accordance with NRC requirements. At the conclusion of the inspection, Mr. Chaudhary
discussed the findings of this inspection with Mr. Leon J. Olivier.
The objective of the inspection was to assess the licensee's engineering effectiveness
through an in depth review of engineering calculations as well as other engineering
activities and analyses. The inspection consisted of selective examination of design bases
documentation of the core spray system, as well as procedures and instructions,
representative documentation of operational tests and surveillances, and interview of
personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, we conclude that the current design configuration
of the core spray system is consistent with the design basis and the license conditions;
and the operability of the system is assured through surveillances and functional testing.
We, however, noted weak interface between organizations involved in the modification
process of the ECCS strainer _ replacement process. Radiological engineering performance
was good in pursuing permanent shielding and other dose reduction initiatives in the
station. Regular interactions between RP/ALARA and civil engineering group regularly
occur to focus on these priorities. Notwithstanding, the more general radiological
-engineering approach to plant modifications was found to be weak in incorporation of
RP/ALARA group expertise during the engineering design phase of this modification. This
weakness resulted in high exposure costs for installation of ECCS strainer during the spring
1997 outage.
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No reply to this letter is requested, and your continued cooperation with us is appreciated.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
William J. Lazarus, Chief
Civil, Mechanical and Materials
Engineering Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50 293
Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report No. 50 293/97 04
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L. Olivier, Vice President Nuclear and Station Director
T. Sullivan, Plant Department Manager
N. Desmond, Regulatory Relations
D. Tarantino, Nuclear Information Manager
R. Hallisey, Department of Public Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Honorable Therese Murray
The Honorable Joseph Gallitano
B. Abbanat, Department of Public Utilities
Chairman, Plymouth Board of Selectmen
Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen
Chairman, Nuclear Matters Committee
Plymouth Civil Defense Director
P. Gromer, Massachusetts Secretary of Energy Resources
J. Miller, Senior Issues Manager
J. Fleming
A. Nogee, MASSPIRG
Office of the Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Environmental O'Jality
Engineering
Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
T. Rapone, Massachusetts Executivo Office of Public Safety
Chairman, Citizens Urging Responsible Energy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SLO Designee
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