ML20238D916

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Notice of Violation from Insp on 870803-07.Violation Noted:On 870704 & 05,licensee Failed to Analyze Two Independent Samples & Verify Rate Calculations & Discharge Line Valving Prior to Initiating Planned Release
ML20238D916
Person / Time
Site: Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date: 09/04/1987
From: Shafer W
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20238D913 List:
References
50-155-87-19, NUDOCS 8709110498
Download: ML20238D916 (1)


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  • NOTICE OF VIOLATION Consumers Power Company Docket No. 50-155 As a result of the inspection conducted on August 3-7, 1987, and in accordance with " General Policy and Procedures for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1987), the following violation was identified:

Big Rock Point Radiological Effluent Technical Specification 13.1.1 requires that the Radwaste Effluent Monitor be in service at all times. However, the action statement for this specification (Teble 13-1 Notation, Action 1) permits effluent releases via this pathway with the monitor inoperable, provided that prior to initiating a release:

a. At least two independent samples are analyzed in accordance with Specification 13.1.2.2, and
b. The release rate calculations and discharge line valving are verified by at least two technically qualified members of the Facility Staff.

1 Contrary to the above, on July 4 and 5, 1987, the licensee did not analyze i two independent samples and did not verify the rate calculations and discharge  ;

line valving prior to initiating a planned release while the Radwaste Effluent l Monitor valve was closed and hence, inoperable.

This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement IV).

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, you are required to submit to i this office within thirty days of the date of this Notice a written statement or explanation in reply, including for each violation: (1) corrective action taken and the results achieved; (2) corrective action taken to avoid further violations, and (3) the date when full compliance will be achieved.

Consideration may be given to extending your response time for good cause shown.

i SEP O 4198'7 Dated (l & v /L /

C E Shafer,1 C hief Emergency Preparedness and Radiological Protection Branch e

R09110498 G70904 a ADOCK 05000155 PDR

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