ML20236W198
| ML20236W198 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 07/31/1998 |
| From: | Grant G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20236W200 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-454-98-14, 50-455-98-14, NUDOCS 9808050149 | |
| Download: ML20236W198 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000454/1998014
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SUBJECT:
BYRON INSPECTION REPORT 50-454/98014(DRP); 50-455/98014(DRP)
Dear Mr. Kingsley:
On July 13,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at the Byron 1 and 2 reactor facilities. The
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enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
During this inspection period, control room operations were performed in a professional manner.
Specifically, operators maintained the control room decorum by effectively controlling the activity
level and the number of personnelin each unit's operating area. Operators also responded
appropriately to alarms by announcing the alarm and reviewing the annunciator response
. procedure if the alarm was unexpected. In addition, operators closely monitored main control
room panels and were knowledgeable of plant conditions.
. We are concemed about a violation of NRC requirements that was identified during this ~
inspection period. The violation involves the failure to have design features to prevent
inadvertent draining of the spent fuel pool below 423 feet 2 inches as required by Technical
Specifications. This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice), and the
circumstances surrounding the violation are described in detail in the enclosed report. Please
note that you are requiied to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in
the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response. in part, to
determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.
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Docket Nos.: 50-454;50-455
Enclosures:
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Inspection Report 50-454/98014(DRP);
50-455/98014(DRP)
cc w/encis:
M. Wallace, Senior Vice President
D. Helwig, Senior Vice President
G. Stanley, PWR Vice President
J. Perry, BWR Vice President
D. Farrar, Regulatory Services Manager
1. Johnson, Licensing Director
DCD - Licensing
K. Graessor, Site Vice President
D. Wozniak, Acting Station Manager
D. Brindle, Regulatory Assurance Supervisor
R. Hubbard, MHB Technical Associates
N. Schloss, Economist
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
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enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.
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Geoffrey E. Grant, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Dockd Nos.: 50-454;50-455
Enclosures:
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Inspection Report 50-454/98014(DRP);
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50-455/98014(DRP)
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M. Wallace, Senior Vice President
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D. Helwig, Senior Vice President
G. Staliley, PWR Vice President
J. Perry, BWR Vice President
D. Farrar, Regulatory Services Manager
1. Johnson, Licensing Director
DCD - Licensing
K. Graesser, Site Vice President
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D. Wozniak, Acting Station Manager
D. Brindle, Regulatory Assurance Supervisor
R. Hubbard, MHB Technical Associates
N. Schloss, Economist
Office of the Attomey General
State Liaison Officer
State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
DOCUMENT NAME: R:\\lNSPRPTS\\BYRO\\BYR98014.DRP
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