ML20246L375

Forwards Safety Insp Repts 50-295/89-02 & 50-304/89-02 on 890104-0217 & Notice of Violation.Concerned W/Apparent Lack of Communications Between Plant Mgt & Plant Staff,Most Notably Station Operators

ML20246L375
Person / Time
Site:	Zion  File:ZionSolutions icon.png
Issue date:	03/10/1989
From:	Greenman E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Reed C COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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ML20246L381	List: IR 05000295/1989002 ML20246L375 ML20246L388
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Download: ML20246L375 (2)

See also: IR 05000295/1989002

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Docket No. 50-295

Docket No. 50-304

Commonwealth Edison Company

ATTN: Mr. Cordell Reed

Senior Vice President

Post Office Box 767

Chicago, IL 60690

Gentlemen:

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This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by NRC inspectors

Messrs. M. M. Holzmer, D. J. Damen, R. M. Lerch, L. P. Zerr, J. M. U11e and

Ms. P. L. Eng of this office on January 4, 1989 through February 17, 1989,

of activities at the Zion Nuclear Generating Station, authorized by Licenses

No. DPR-39 and No. DPR-48, and to the discussion of our findings with

Mr. G. Plim1 at the conclusion of the inspection. Additional findings were

discussed with Mr. T. Joyce on February 17, 1989.

The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during

the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective

examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and

interviews with personnel.

During this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation

of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice. A written response

is required. Paragraph 13 of this report documents our findings with regard

to allegations of problems with communications at Zion. I am concerned with

the apparent lack of communications between the Zion plant management and the

plant staff, most notably the station operators. I feel this is significant

and have discussed this matter in general terms with T. Maiman of your staff

on several occasions. Once you have had an opportunity to review this report,

I would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your perception of the problems

and corrective actions that have or will be taken to avoid similar future

problems. Please contact me or W. Forney of my staff.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of

this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed

in the NRC 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.

Sincerely,

"Orfginal Sfgrad by E.G. Crr..an"

Edward G. Greenman, Director 1

Division of-Reactor Projects

Enclosures:

1. Inspection Reports

No. 50-295/89002(DRP);

No. 50-304/89002(DRP)

2. Notice of Violation

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T. J, Maiman, Vice President, -

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T. Kovach, Nuclear

Licensing Manager

T. Joyce, Station Manager

DCD/DCB (RIDS)

Licensing Fee Management Branch

Resident Inspector, RIII

Richard Hubbard

J. W. McCaffrey, Chief, Public

Utilities Division

Mayor, City of Zion

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