ML20237J754
| ML20237J754 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 08/25/1987 |
| From: | Norelius C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Reed C COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20237J756 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-GTECI-A-26, REF-GTECI-RV NUDOCS 8709040062 | |
| Download: ML20237J754 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000456/1987023
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AUG 2 51907
Docket No. 50-456
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Commonwealth Edison Company
ATTN:
Mr. Cordell Reed
Vice President
Post Office Box 767
Chicago, IL 60690
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This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Messrs. T. M. Tongue,
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W. J. Kropp, T. E. Taylor, and N. Choules of this office on June 21 through
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August 1, 1987, of activities at the Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2,
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authorized by NRC Operating License No. NPF-72 and Construction Permit
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No. CPPR-133 and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. E. E. Fitzpatrick
and others of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during
the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
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examination of procedures and representat.ive records, observations, and
interviews with personnel.
During this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation
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of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice. A written response
is required.
In accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, escalated enforcement action
was considered for Item 1 of the Notice of Violation.
Review of this matter
revealed that the safety significance of the event was not as serious as if it
had occurred under other conditions such as a history of higher power levels
and, upon discovery, prompt effective corrective measures were taken.
We are
concerned about sone of the circumstances that contributed to the event, such
as personnel not believing instrumentation, e.g. , alarms clearing without
explanation, and the need to pursue conflicting information,
e.g., the cleared
annunciator and the observations of personnel involved.
In addition to your
response to the Nctice of Violation, please describe your actions that you
have taken or will take regarding our concerns.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter and the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be
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placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
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Charles E. Norelius, Director
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Enclosures:
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Inspection Report
No. 50-456/87023(DRP);
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No. 50-457/87022(DRP)
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cc w/ enclosures:
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D. Butterfield, Nuclear
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Licensing Manager
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M. Wallace, Manager of Projects
D. Shamblin, Project Manager
W. Vahle, Construction
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Superintendent
E. E. Fitzpatrick, Station
Manager
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P. L. Barnes, Regulatory
Assurance Supervisor
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Licensing Fee Management Branch
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Resident Inspector, RIII
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Braidwood
Resident Inspector, RIII Syron
D. W. Cassel, Jr., Esq.
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Richard Hubbard
J. W. McCaffrey, Chief, Public
Utilities Division
H. S. Taylor, Quality Assurance
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Division
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E. Chan, OGC
G. Berry, OGC
J. Stevens, NRR
The Honorable A. Dixon Callihan, ASLB
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The Honorable Richard F. Cole, ASLB
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The Honorable Ivan W. Smith, ASLB
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The Honorable Gary J. Edles, ASLAP
The Honorable Dr. W. Reed Johnson, ASLAP
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