ML20217R337
| ML20217R337 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Zion File:ZionSolutions icon.png |
| Issue date: | 08/26/1997 |
| From: | Grant G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Mueller J COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20217R339 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-295-97-20, 50-304-97-20, NUDOCS 9709050071 | |
| Download: ML20217R337 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000295/1997020
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August 26, 1997
Mr. Johr. H. Mueller
Site Vice President
Zion Generating Station
Commonwealth Edison Company
101 Shiloh Boulevard
Zion, IL 60099
SUBJECT:
NRC ROUTINE RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT
50-295/97020(DRS); 50-304/97020(DRS) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Mueller:
On August 1,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Zion Generating Station,
Units 1 and 2. The purpnse of this inspection was to review your radiation protection
program. Specifically, we focussed on your progress in improving the material condition of
the radiation monitoring system, recent high radiation area control issues, and your
evaluations concerning the use of respiratory protection. The enclosed report presents the
results of that inspection.
Progress was noted in your staff's implementation of the radiation monitoring system
improvement program. We recognized that your staff fulfilled commitments made in
response to NRC findings contained in NRC Inspection Report No. 50-295/96016(DRS);
50-304/96016(DRS). However, your March 1997 self-assessment indicated that
continued support for and improvements of this system are warranted. Evaluations
concerning the use of respiratory protection in radiological work planning were based on
sound radiation protection principles.
We are concerned, however, about four violations of NRC requirements identified during
this inspection. The first violation concerned the inadequate control of access to high
radiation areas. The second and third violations were examples of the failure to implement
procedures: failure to label a contaminated area and improper manipulation of plant
equipment without a procedure, resulting in an unexpected containment ventilation
isolation signalin the Unit 2 control room, respectively. The final violation concerned the
failure to provide compensatory surveys for an inoperable radiation monitor. In three of
the cases, the violations were similar to a previous event or NRC violation, indicating that
earlier corrective actions were not completely effective, in addition, we observed that
plant personnel associated with the violations were not familiar with the previous events.
While we acknowledge your staff's identification of problems, we are concerned that your
corrective actions for previous violatione did not resolve these issues.
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These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the circumstances
surrounding the violations are described in detailin the enclosed report. Please note that
you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the
enclosed Notice when preparing your response. In addition, please address why previous
corrective actions were not effective in preventing the enclosed violations and include any
-actions that you plan to implement to ensure that future corrective actions are effective.
The NRC will use your response, in part, to determine whether further NRC enforcement
action is necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter,
the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document
Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by Mark L. Dapas (for)
Geoffrey E. Grant, Director
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2. Inspection Report 50-295/97020(DRS); 50-304/97020(DRS)
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T. J. Maiman, Senior Vice President,
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Office of the Attorney General
Mayor,- City of Zion
State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin
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Chairman, lilinois Commerce Commission
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