ML20237E693

EN-98-045:on 980611,notice of Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $55,000 Issued to Licensee.Action Based on Two Violations Re Failure to Implement Adequate Foreign Matls Exclusion Program at Facility,Which Led to Debris

ML20237E693
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	06/08/1998
From:	Holody D, Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:
References
EA-98-105, EA-98-221, EN-98-045, EN-98-45, NUDOCS 9809010116
Download: ML20237E693 (1)

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^ EN 98-045 OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT ENFORCEMENT ACTION Licensea: PECO Nuclear (EAs98-105; 98-221)

Peach Bottom, Units 1 & 2 Docket Nos. 50-277; 50-278 Subiect: PROPOSED IMPOSITION OF CIVIL PENALTY - $55,000 1

This is to inform the Commission that a Notice of Violation and Proposed imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $55,000 will be issued on or about June 11,1998, to PECO Energy Company. This action is based on two violations related to the failure to implement an adequate foreign materials exclusion program at the facility, which led to debris in the core spray system and inoperability of one of the core spray pumps because of fibrous material wrapped around the impeller, on the impeller vanes, and in piping between the system suction valve and discharge check valve. The two violations are classified in the aggregate at Severity Level 111. Because this was not the first escalated enforcement action within the past two years, the staff considered whether credit was '

warranted for identification and corrective action. Credit was not warranted for identification, even though the violation was self-identified during a surveillance test, because the licensee had prior opportunities, as a result of QA audits to identify and prevent the violations. Credit was warranted for corrective actions because PECO's

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corrective actions were considered prompt and comprehensive at the time of the '

enforcement conference.

It should be noted that the licensee has not been specifically informed of the enforcement l action. The schedule of issuance and notification is: {

Mailing of Notice June 11,1998 Telephone Notification of Licensee June 11,1998 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be notified.

The licensee has thirty days from the date of the Notice in which to respond. Following NRC evaluation of the response, the civil penalties may be remitted, mitigated, or imposed by Order.

Contacts: H. Miller, Rl, (610) 337-5299, D. Holody , RI, (610) 337-5312 Distribution OWFN OWFN TWFN Regional Offices Chairman Jackson EDO OC RI RIV Comm. Dicus DEDR AEOD Ril WCFO Comm. Diaz DEDE OP CTR Rlli Comr.1. McGaffigan OE NMSS SECY OGC IRM MAIL OCA NRR OlG NUDOCS PA 01 RES PDR IP SP ACRS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION - NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE UNTIL VERIFICATION THAT LICENSEE HAS RECEIVED ACTION t

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