ML20149E194

Forwards NRC RP & Chemistry Insp Rept 50-461/97-13 on 970519-23 & NOV

ML20149E194
Person / Time
Site:	Clinton
Issue date:	07/14/1997
From:	Caldwell J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Jackie Cook ILLINOIS POWER CO.
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ML20149E201	List: IR 05000461/1997013 ML20149E194 ML20149E226
References
50-461-97-13, NUDOCS 9707180132
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See also: IR 05000461/1997013

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July 14, 1997

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Mr. J. Cook

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Sr. Vice President

Clinton Power Station

Illinois Power Company

Mail Code V-275

P.O. Box 678

Clinton, IL 61727

Dear Mr. Cook:

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SUBJECT:

NRC RADIATION PROTECTION AND CHEMISTRY INSPECTION REPORT

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50-461/97013(DRS) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

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On May 23,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Clinton Nuclear Power

Station. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection.

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The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they

relate to chemistry, to radiation safety, and to compliance with the Commission's rules

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and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a

selective examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and

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interviews with personnel. The focus was to review your staff's corrective actions for the

radiological program issues described in NRC Inspection Report 50-461/96012(DRS), the

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implementation of the chemistry program, and the operability of the control room

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emergency ventilation and standby gas treatment systems.

Problems in procedural adnerence continued to be identified; however, some improvements

were observed in radiological performance. During ALARA pre-job meetings and work

planning, the plant staff demonstrated conservative planning and referenced lessons-

leamed from previous activities. In the chemistry program, your staff's analytical

capabilities were considered good. However, our inspection identified that the chemistry

self-assessment process, while effective in identifying problems, was not fully effective in

resolving them.

One violation with multiple examples was identified during the inspection. The six

examples, primarily in the chemistry area, concern the failure to properly follow station

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procedures. The examples are representative of and similar to problems with procedural

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adherence and adequacy that have affected other areas of the station. In particular, we

are concerned that your corrective actions to address these station problems did not

resolve similar issues in the chemistry department and have not fully resolved problems

with radiation worker practices.

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This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances

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surrounding it are described in detail in the enclosed report. Please note that you are

required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the

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enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part,

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regulatory requirements.

in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter

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and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

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Docket No. 50-461

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J. Sipek, Director - Licensing

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Office of the Attorney General

G. Stramback, Regulatory Services

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Project Manager, General Electric Company

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Chairman, DeWitt County Board

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State Liaison Officer

Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission

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identified a contaminated area which was not posted as required. These examples are

representative of and similar to problems with procedural adherence and adequacy that

have affected other areas of the station. In particular, we are concemed that your

corrective actions to address these station problems did not resolve similar issues in the

chemistry department and have not fully resolved problems with radiation worker

practices.

This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances

surrounding it are described in detailin the enclosed report. Please note that you are

required 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

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regulatory requirements,

in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter

and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

' We will gladly discuss any quest'ons you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely,

James L. Caldwell

Deputy Regional Administrator

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Docket No. 50-461

Enclosures:

1. Notice of Violation

2. Inspection Report 50-461/97013(DRS)

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