ML20235G321

Partially Withheld Response to a Francis Re Concerns Relative to Test Program at Facility.Based on Review from NRC Inspectors Onsite,Potential Safety Issues Identified Already Being Resolved

ML20235G321
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Site:	Hope Creek, 05000000
Issue date:	04/23/1987
From:	Norrholm L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Francis A AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
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FOIA-87-413 NUDOCS 8709290562
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Dear Mr. Franci s :

This refers to our letter to you dated September 6,1985, which indicated that we would initiate action to examine the facts and circumstances surrounding your Station.concerns relative to the test program at the Hope Creek Generating Company, dated September 6,1985 andCopies January 8,1986.Part of are attached.

The company responded by letters dated October Copies of these responses are also attached. 24, 1985 and March 21, 1986 .

We understand that you have already seen at least the first of these responses.

Based on review of the correspondence and feedback from our inspectors on site it would appear that the potential safety issues you identified were already ,

being resolved or were subsequently resolved, in a manner consistent with the site quality and pre-operational test programs. Our Of fice of Investigations also conducted an inquiry into your concern regarding fa existed.

we have also enclosed several additional inspection repor observations pertinent to your concerns at Hope Creek.

These include: the Technical Specification review (December 1985, report 85-64); the As-Built verification inspection (December 1985, report 85-58); and, resident inssiection reports 86-47 (Para. 8) and 87-05 (Para. 9). In addition to the reports enclosed, over two dozen NRC inspections have examined surveillance pr operational, and startup test activities in the areas of your concer,ns.e-We believe that the specific tachnical concerns you identified have been resolved satisfactorily and plan no further action on them.

telephone conversation. followup on the items you brought to20,our attention during 1987 Another issue you identified relates to your demotion to technician. We understand this action is still under review by the Department of Labor.Any of that agency. action we may take in this matter will depend, in part, on the final dec We appreciate you informing us of your concerns.

further questions regarding this matter, please feel free 215-337-5114 We regret the delay in responding to you. l Information in this record was deleted {nA 0709290562 8709g4 n accordance wu,2e Freedom of Information) 413 PDR M en pties- b hWE FOIA-

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Mr. Al Francis 2 2 3 APR 1987 Please be assured that we will coatinue to perform inspections to ens.-+ tha; procedures are properly followed at nuclear power plants to protect tre ea'th and saf?ty of the public. We take our safety responsibilities to the :.:li:

very seriously and I can assure yev that we will contine to do so vigc-:_si;.

within the bounds of our lawf ul authority.

Sincerely,,

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Leif ydrrholm, Chief Reactor Projects Section 2B i

Enclosures:

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