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| | issue date = 05/05/1998 | | | issue date = 05/05/1998 |
| | title = Ack Receipt of 980423 Ltr Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 70-1113/98-01.Response Meets Requirements of 10CFR2.201 | | | title = Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 70-1113/98-01.Response Meets Requirements of 10CFR2.201 |
| | author name = Mcalpine E | | | author name = Mcalpine E |
| | author affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) | | | author affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| | document report number = 70-1113-98-01, 70-1113-98-1, NUDOCS 9805200102 | | | document report number = 70-1113-98-01, 70-1113-98-1, NUDOCS 9805200102 |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20217H0391999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards Final Status Survey Rept for Northwest CaF2 Storage, Dtd Oct 1999 in Support of Request for NRC Approval for Unrestricted Release of Northwest CaF2 Storage Area.Attachment 1 Is Description of Revs Showing Changes ML20217E0261999-10-14014 October 1999 Requests NRC Consent to Transfer of Ownership & Control of Wilmington Fuel Fabrication Facility License SNM-1097 & Related Certificates & Approvals,As Result of Joint Venture Being Formed by Ge,Hitachi,Ltd & Toshiba Corp ML20217N1601999-10-0808 October 1999 Forwards Amend 11 to License SNM-1097,including Rev 5 to Physical Security Plan, Dtd Aug 1999.Safeguards Evaluation Rept,Encl ML20211P0351999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards Rev to Criticality Safety Program Requirements in Chapter 6.0 & Table 6.0 of Consolidated Application, Currently Rev 2.Attachment 1 Provides Description of Changes by Section & Page ML20216F1211999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-05 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted ML20211H8861999-08-31031 August 1999 Repts That Work on All Computer Sys Required to Be Y2K Compliant IAW GL 98-03 Has Been Completed ML20211L2821999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-04 on 990726-0805.No Violation Noted ML20211F2491999-08-25025 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-202 on 990802-06.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20211B3971999-08-19019 August 1999 Forwards Amend 10 to License SNM-1097,incorporating Changes to Respiratory Protection Program & Modifying Safety Condition S-1 to Include Date of 990806.SER,which Includes Categorical Exclusion Determination Also Encl ML20211D7611999-08-19019 August 1999 Discusses 990806 Meeting Conducted at General Electric Facility Re NRC Evaluation of Performance in Five Major Areas of Safety Operations,Safeguards,Radiological Controls, Facility Support & Licensing Activities.With Encl ML20210R7271999-08-13013 August 1999 Requests Withholding of Listed Proprietary Documents Containing Info Given to a Gooden During Insp 70-1113/99-05 at Facility.Proprietary Encls Withheld ML20210V1911999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-03 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Consisted of Selective Exams of Procedures & Representative Records & Interviews with Personnel ML20211A3701999-08-12012 August 1999 Refers to ,Which Transmitted Rev 5 to Physical Security Plan.Rev Acceptable for Inclusion Into Plan ML20210L6481999-08-0505 August 1999 Forwards Proprietary Rev 5 to GE Nuclear Energy Physical Security Plan, for Fuel Fabrication Facility in Wilmington, Nc.Proprietary Plan Withheld ML20209J4461999-07-13013 July 1999 Ack Receipt of Application for Amend of Matls License SNM-1097,transmitted by .Anticipates Completion of Review by 990830 ML20209E3321999-07-0606 July 1999 Discusses Results of NRC Review of GE Program for Conducting NRC Licensed Activities for Period of 970818-990514. Determined That GE Continues to Operate Facility Safely & Demonstrated Number of Strengths.Review Outline Encl ML20196F8251999-06-25025 June 1999 Submits Status of Y2K Readiness Program for Facility as Required to Be Submitted by 990701.Facility Continues to Implement Effective Plan to Address Potential Y2K Issues & Provide Safe Operation in Compliance with NRC Matls License ML20196H8221999-06-24024 June 1999 Confirms Discussions Between R Foleck & D Ayres on 990624 Re Mgt Meeting Requested.Meeting Scheduled for 990806 at Gene Wilmington,Nc Re Results of Licensee Performance Review ML20195G7901999-06-14014 June 1999 Provides Notification of Intent to Start 1999 U Physical Inventory on 990625,which Is Approx One Week Prior to Date Stated in Section 5.1 of FNMCP ML20195D4081999-06-0404 June 1999 Forwards Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-1113/99-201 Conducted on 990510-14.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Facility MC&A Safeguards Program.Insp Rept Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20195D2871999-06-0202 June 1999 Forwards License SNM-1097,amend 9,incorporating Changes Made to Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan.Safety Condition S-3 Has Been Revised to Reflect Changes to EP as Listed.Ser Encl ML20217B8801999-05-25025 May 1999 Forwards Amend 8 to License SNM-1097 & Safeguards Evaluation Rept,In Response to 990225 Submittal of Certain Changes to Chapter 4.0 of Fundamental Nuclear Matl Control (Fnmc) Plan ML20206B8421999-04-27027 April 1999 Forwards Rev 7 to Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan (Rc&Ep). Description of Changes by Page & Section Encl.Changes Are Indicated by Asterisk (*) in Right Hand Column of Each Page ML20206B5411999-04-27027 April 1999 Responds to ,Requesting Addl Six Months Extension for Submission of Final Status Survey Rept for Northwest Caf Storage Area on or Before 991016.Request for Extension Until 991016,has Been Approved ML20205N9731999-04-15015 April 1999 Requests Addl Six Month Extension for Submittal of Final Status Survey Rept for Release of CaF2 Storage Area to NRC on or Before 991016 ML20207M1521999-03-11011 March 1999 Informs That Encl Ltr Explains How NRC Plans to Institute Round Robin Sample Exchange Program Administered by Nbl for Verifying Quality of Licensee U Destructive Measurement Sys.Invoice FLO234-99 Encl ML20203G4531999-02-0505 February 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-01 on 990111-15.No Violations Noted.Insp Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Careful Radiological Work Controls ML20203B4281999-02-0505 February 1999 Forwards Amend 7 to License SNM-1097,incorporating Changes to Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan.Safety Evalution Rept,Including Categorical Exclusion,Encl ML20202J0721999-01-29029 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-02 on 990104-08.No Violations Noted ML20199E0561999-01-0404 January 1999 Requests Addl Info for Info Not Found During Review of Listed Licensing Documents.Nrc Is in Process of Preparing Rtm Suppl for Each Fc Facility,Per .Suppl Assist NRC Incident Response Staff as Emergency Assessment Tool ML20198M3191998-12-29029 December 1998 Provides Addl Info Re Y2K Readiness at GE Nuclear Energy Production Facility Located in Wilmington,Nc ML20198F0331998-12-0909 December 1998 Responds to 981008 & 1124 Ltrs,In Which GE Requested Changes to Final Status Survey & Release Plan for Northwest FSS Plan ML20196A6271998-11-24024 November 1998 Approves Request for Extension Until 990416 to Complete Final Decommissioning Activities Re CaF2 Area Survey & Release Plan ML20196A3931998-11-24024 November 1998 Provides Answers to NRC Questions Concerning CaF2 Area Survey & Release Plan,Per 981113 Telcon ML20154M0921998-10-15015 October 1998 Informs That CM Vaughan Assumed Responsibility as Manager, Facility Licensing for GE Nuclear Energy from Sp Murray. Telephone Number & Address for CM Vaughan,Listed PM-98-046, Requests Mod to Release Plan for Northwest CaF2 Storage Area,Incorporating Recent Guidance Into Final Survey & Release Plan.Revised Wording to Sections 4r.3-4.5 of Current Plan.Extension of Current Schedule to 990416,is Requested1998-10-0808 October 1998 Requests Mod to Release Plan for Northwest CaF2 Storage Area,Incorporating Recent Guidance Into Final Survey & Release Plan.Revised Wording to Sections 4r.3-4.5 of Current Plan.Extension of Current Schedule to 990416,is Requested ML20155A8231998-09-30030 September 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-05 on 980908-10.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp Was to Determine Whether Activities Authorized by License Were Conducted Safely & in Accordance with NRC Requirements ML20153B0081998-09-16016 September 1998 Submits 90 Day Response to GL 98-03,re Year 2000 Readiness at Nuclear Energy Production Facility Located in Wilmington,Nc ML20154C3391998-09-11011 September 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-03 on 980817-21.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Purpose of Insp,To Determine Whether Activities Authorized by License Conducted Safely & in Accordance with NRC Requirements ML20154C1471998-09-0404 September 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-04 on 980810-14.No Violations Noted.Conduct of Activities at GE Facility Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Careful Radiological Work Controls ML20151U0871998-09-0303 September 1998 Forwards Amend 6 to Materials License SNM-1097 for Ge.Amend Allows Time Extension for Distributing Material Repts of July 1998,physical Inventory.Temporary Safeguards License Condition SG-1.5 Being Issued Effective Immediately ML20151S7741998-09-0303 September 1998 Forwards Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-1113/98-204 on 980810-14.No Violations Noted.Rept Details Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790(d)) PM-98-034, Requests Time Extension for Addl 30 Days to Rept Results of 1998 Annual U Physical Inventory.Extension Needed Due to Lost Time Created During Preparation & Recovery Activities Associated W/Hurricane Bonnie1998-08-28028 August 1998 Requests Time Extension for Addl 30 Days to Rept Results of 1998 Annual U Physical Inventory.Extension Needed Due to Lost Time Created During Preparation & Recovery Activities Associated W/Hurricane Bonnie ML20237B4201998-08-0707 August 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-02 on 980713-17.No Violations Noted ML20236U9461998-07-29029 July 1998 Forwards Amended License SNM-1097 to Allow Requested Time Extension to Certain Specified Commitments in Fundamental Nuclear Matl Control Plan.Safeguards License Conditions SG-1.4 & SG-1.1 Were Revised.W/Safeguards Evaluation Rept PM-98-017, Requests Extension to Fundamental Nuclear Matl Control Plan Commitments.Attachment Identifies Details of GE Measurement Control Program for Safeguarding Licensed Snm.Attachment Withheld,Per 10CFR2.7901998-06-30030 June 1998 Requests Extension to Fundamental Nuclear Matl Control Plan Commitments.Attachment Identifies Details of GE Measurement Control Program for Safeguarding Licensed Snm.Attachment Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 PM-98-018, Forwards Proprietary Rev 12 to Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan, as Requested During 980604-05 Visit to Licensee Facility in Wilmington,Nc.Proprietary Info Withheld Per 10CFR2.7901998-06-24024 June 1998 Forwards Proprietary Rev 12 to Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan, as Requested During 980604-05 Visit to Licensee Facility in Wilmington,Nc.Proprietary Info Withheld Per 10CFR2.790 ML20249B5011998-06-18018 June 1998 Forwards Two non-proprietary Documents Requested by NRC During Visit of 980604-05.W/Form 10-K 1999-09-09
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MONTHYEARML20217N1601999-10-0808 October 1999 Forwards Amend 11 to License SNM-1097,including Rev 5 to Physical Security Plan, Dtd Aug 1999.Safeguards Evaluation Rept,Encl ML20216F1211999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-05 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted ML20211L2821999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-04 on 990726-0805.No Violation Noted ML20211F2491999-08-25025 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-202 on 990802-06.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20211D7611999-08-19019 August 1999 Discusses 990806 Meeting Conducted at General Electric Facility Re NRC Evaluation of Performance in Five Major Areas of Safety Operations,Safeguards,Radiological Controls, Facility Support & Licensing Activities.With Encl ML20211B3971999-08-19019 August 1999 Forwards Amend 10 to License SNM-1097,incorporating Changes to Respiratory Protection Program & Modifying Safety Condition S-1 to Include Date of 990806.SER,which Includes Categorical Exclusion Determination Also Encl ML20210V1911999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-03 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Consisted of Selective Exams of Procedures & Representative Records & Interviews with Personnel ML20211A3701999-08-12012 August 1999 Refers to ,Which Transmitted Rev 5 to Physical Security Plan.Rev Acceptable for Inclusion Into Plan ML20209J4461999-07-13013 July 1999 Ack Receipt of Application for Amend of Matls License SNM-1097,transmitted by .Anticipates Completion of Review by 990830 ML20209E3321999-07-0606 July 1999 Discusses Results of NRC Review of GE Program for Conducting NRC Licensed Activities for Period of 970818-990514. Determined That GE Continues to Operate Facility Safely & Demonstrated Number of Strengths.Review Outline Encl ML20196H8221999-06-24024 June 1999 Confirms Discussions Between R Foleck & D Ayres on 990624 Re Mgt Meeting Requested.Meeting Scheduled for 990806 at Gene Wilmington,Nc Re Results of Licensee Performance Review ML20195D4081999-06-0404 June 1999 Forwards Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-1113/99-201 Conducted on 990510-14.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Facility MC&A Safeguards Program.Insp Rept Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20195D2871999-06-0202 June 1999 Forwards License SNM-1097,amend 9,incorporating Changes Made to Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan.Safety Condition S-3 Has Been Revised to Reflect Changes to EP as Listed.Ser Encl ML20217B8801999-05-25025 May 1999 Forwards Amend 8 to License SNM-1097 & Safeguards Evaluation Rept,In Response to 990225 Submittal of Certain Changes to Chapter 4.0 of Fundamental Nuclear Matl Control (Fnmc) Plan ML20206B5411999-04-27027 April 1999 Responds to ,Requesting Addl Six Months Extension for Submission of Final Status Survey Rept for Northwest Caf Storage Area on or Before 991016.Request for Extension Until 991016,has Been Approved ML20207M1521999-03-11011 March 1999 Informs That Encl Ltr Explains How NRC Plans to Institute Round Robin Sample Exchange Program Administered by Nbl for Verifying Quality of Licensee U Destructive Measurement Sys.Invoice FLO234-99 Encl ML20203G4531999-02-0505 February 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-01 on 990111-15.No Violations Noted.Insp Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Careful Radiological Work Controls ML20203B4281999-02-0505 February 1999 Forwards Amend 7 to License SNM-1097,incorporating Changes to Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan.Safety Evalution Rept,Including Categorical Exclusion,Encl ML20202J0721999-01-29029 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/99-02 on 990104-08.No Violations Noted ML20199E0561999-01-0404 January 1999 Requests Addl Info for Info Not Found During Review of Listed Licensing Documents.Nrc Is in Process of Preparing Rtm Suppl for Each Fc Facility,Per .Suppl Assist NRC Incident Response Staff as Emergency Assessment Tool ML20198F0331998-12-0909 December 1998 Responds to 981008 & 1124 Ltrs,In Which GE Requested Changes to Final Status Survey & Release Plan for Northwest FSS Plan ML20196A6271998-11-24024 November 1998 Approves Request for Extension Until 990416 to Complete Final Decommissioning Activities Re CaF2 Area Survey & Release Plan ML20155A8231998-09-30030 September 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-05 on 980908-10.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp Was to Determine Whether Activities Authorized by License Were Conducted Safely & in Accordance with NRC Requirements ML20154C3391998-09-11011 September 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-03 on 980817-21.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Purpose of Insp,To Determine Whether Activities Authorized by License Conducted Safely & in Accordance with NRC Requirements ML20154C1471998-09-0404 September 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-04 on 980810-14.No Violations Noted.Conduct of Activities at GE Facility Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Careful Radiological Work Controls ML20151U0871998-09-0303 September 1998 Forwards Amend 6 to Materials License SNM-1097 for Ge.Amend Allows Time Extension for Distributing Material Repts of July 1998,physical Inventory.Temporary Safeguards License Condition SG-1.5 Being Issued Effective Immediately ML20151S7741998-09-0303 September 1998 Forwards Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-1113/98-204 on 980810-14.No Violations Noted.Rept Details Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790(d)) ML20237B4201998-08-0707 August 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-02 on 980713-17.No Violations Noted ML20236U9461998-07-29029 July 1998 Forwards Amended License SNM-1097 to Allow Requested Time Extension to Certain Specified Commitments in Fundamental Nuclear Matl Control Plan.Safeguards License Conditions SG-1.4 & SG-1.1 Were Revised.W/Safeguards Evaluation Rept ML20249B2871998-06-0808 June 1998 Informs of NRC Plans to Develop Emergency Response Technical Manual Suppls for Fuel Fabrication Facilities ML20248D2361998-05-27027 May 1998 Forwards Amend 4 to License SNM-1097,correcting Errors in Chapter 1.0 of License & Ser.Mod of Safety Condition S-1, Discussed ML20247H9761998-05-14014 May 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-202 on 980420-24.One Noncited Violation Re Cutting & Welding Permit Program Was Identified ML20247H8381998-05-13013 May 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-203 on 980504-08.Minor Violation Was Identified But Not Cited for Listed Reason ML20247F9671998-05-0505 May 1998 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 70-1113/98-01.Response Meets Requirements of 10CFR2.201 ML20216D2841998-04-0808 April 1998 Forwards Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-1113/98-201 on 980309-13.No Violations Identified.Insp Details Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) ML20216H4561998-04-0606 April 1998 Responds to Requesting Six Month Delay in Completion of Northwest CaF2 Storage Area Decommissioning Project,Due to Adverse Weather Conditions.Determined That Request Is Justified & Expects Completion by 981016 ML20217G0871998-03-26026 March 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/98-01 on 980223-27 & Notice of Violation.Violation Involved Drums Containing Used Solvent for Nuclear Criticality Safety Requirements ML20216G7201998-03-10010 March 1998 Forwards Amended License SNM-1097,re Organizational Changes at General Electric.Safety Conditions S-3,S-1 & SG-1.1, Revised as Listed ML20217P8771998-02-20020 February 1998 Forwards Matl License SNM-1097,amended to Permit Personnel Movement Between Controlled Areas & non-controlled Areas Through Access Points Other than Change Rooms ML20203B5331998-02-17017 February 1998 Informs That Revs to Chapters 3.0,4.0 & 7.0 of Fundamental Nuclear Matl Control Plan Are Acceptable & Safeguards License Condition SG-1.1 of License SNM-1097 Will Updated in Future License Amend.Ser Summarizing NRC Review,Encl ML20202A6871998-02-0303 February 1998 Informs of NRC Region II Mgt Changes,Effective 980215. Revised Organization Chart Encl ML20198Q0591998-01-15015 January 1998 Informs That NRC Completed Review of Licensee Submittal Re Revs to Emergency Plan & Determined Proposed Changes Do Not Decrease Effectiveness of Ep,Per 10CFR70.32(i),no Action by NRC Required Prior to GE Affecting Changes ML20199B3961998-01-0606 January 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 70-1113/97-08 on 971208-12.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Purpose of Insp Was to Determine Whether Activitieds Authorized Conducted Safely & Per NRC Requirements ML20199J9961997-11-20020 November 1997 Informs That NRC Has Regulatory Authority to Require GE to Monitor & Remediate Groundwater as Necessary to Protect Human Health & Environ,In Response to 971112 Telcon ML20212B8901997-10-20020 October 1997 Confirms Discussions Between C Vaughan & a Gooden on 971014 Re Mgt Meeting Requested to Discuss Results of Licensee Performance Review for GE Nep Facility.Meeting Scheduled for 971028 in Wilmington,Nc ML20198K0281997-10-0707 October 1997 Informs That Which Transmitted Rev 4 to Physical Security Plan,Contains 10CFR2.790(d) Info.Submittal Deemed to Be Commercial or Financial Info & Shall Be Subject to Public Disclosure on IAW Provisions of 10CFR9.19 ML20198K1001997-10-0101 October 1997 Informs That NRC Completed Review of Submitted Changes & Determined Changes Do Not Decrease Effectiveness of Radiological Contingency & Emergency Plan & Is Acceptable Per 10CFR70.32(i) ML20211G8801997-09-26026 September 1997 Forwards Amend 1 to License SNM-1097,allowing Changes to Table 6.0 Re H F Effluent Recovery & Storage Facility for Dry Conversion Process.Ser Accepting Amend,Encl ML20211D4671997-09-18018 September 1997 Concurs W/Licensee Determination That Calcium Flouride Central Storage Area Was Improperly Identified Under 10CFR70.38.Notification Ltr of 960913 Is Withdrawn ML20211A0851997-09-0505 September 1997 Proposes That Ge/Nrc Conduct Workshop on Integrated Safety Analysis During Wk of 970929.Comments on Proposal & Suggested Agenda,Requested 1999-09-08
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May 5, 1998 General Electric Company ATTN: Mr. C. P. Kipp, General Manager GE Nuclear Energy Production P. O. Box 780 Wilmington, NC 28402
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 70-1113/98-01
Dear Mr. Kipp:
Thank you for your response of April 23, 1998 to our Notice of Violation.
issued on March 26, 19" concerning activities conducted at your General Electric facility. We iave evaluated your response and found that it meets the requirements of 10 CFR 2.201. We will examine the implementation of your corrective actions during future inspections.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely.
(original signed by W. B. Gloersen)
Edward J. McAlpine. Chief Fuel Facilities Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety cc: Charles Vaughan. Acting Manager Fuels and Facility Licensing General Electric Company P. O. Box 780. Mail Code J26 Wilmington. NC 28402 Mel Fry. Director Division of Radiation Protection N. C. Department of Environmental Health & Natural Resources 3825 Barrett Drive Raleigh. NC 27609-7721 Distribution:
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- O Bos 180 Wimmgton. NC 8407 9'O 675 S000 April 23,1998 Director Office of Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001
Subject:
Reply to Notice of Violation
References:
- 1) NRC License SNM-1097, Docket 70-1113
- 2) NRC Inspection Report 98-01,3/26/98 GE's Nuclear Energy Production (NEP) facility, in Wilmington, N.C., hereby responds to the Notice of Violation dated March 26,1998. This violation resulted from an NRC team inspection conducted at our licensed fuel fabrication facility by inspectors D. Ayres and D.
Seymour.
Our reply to the item of apparent noncompliance with NRC requirements is provided as an attachment to this letter.
The NRC inspection report comments and suggestions are helpful to us in our constant efforts to improve our programs, to ensure continued health and safety of plant personnel, and to ensure our compliance with NRC regulations and licensed conditions.
Neither your inspection report (referred to above) nor our response contains information which we believe to be proprietary. We also welcome further discussion with your staff on our reply, as you deem appropriate.
Please contact me on (910) 675-5656 if you wish to discuss this matter further.
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Region 11 Administrator D. A. Ayres - Region ll H. M. Astwood - NRC - Washington Oh
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U.S. Nucleir Regulatory Commission Docum:nt Control Desk April 23,1998 Attachment I Page 1 of 1 The information given below refers to the Notice of Violation dated March 26,1998, relative to NRC Inspection Report 70-1113/98-01.
Violation (70-1113/96-01-01)
License Condition S-1 of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) License No. SNM-1097 requires that licensed materials be used in accordance with statements, representations, and conditions of Part i of the application dated June 6,1997, ar.d supplements thereto.
,i Part I, Chapter 3, Section 3.9, of the license application (LA) requires that j
" License material processing or activities wl!I be conducted in accordance with
... operating procedures." Subsection 3.9.2 further describes that Nuclear Safety Release / Requirement (NSR/R) limitations and requirements are incorporated into Operating Procedures.
NSR/Rs document number 04.06.06 dated September 16,1996, required unscanned solvent drums to be storud at a distance of at least 12 feet from other drums and drum arrays.
Contrary to the above, on February 26,1998, three unscanned solvent drums were being stored at distances of four to ten feet from other drum arrays.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement VI).
GE Response to Violation:
GE concurs with the violation.
When the finding was identified by the inspector, it was immediately corrected by moving the drums to obtain the correct spacing.
Our investigation indicated that the nuclear safety requirements for minimum drum spacing of 12 feet were not maintamed as required by the responsible individual.
Discussions with the individual determined that he was familiar with the spacing requirements and failed to follow them. As a result, appropriate disciplinary actions have been taken consistent with Company policy.
The finding was communicated to other affected individuals, and they were reminded of the importance to maintain container spacing requirements.
Subsequent audits and inspections have identified no further problems.
Full compliance has now been achieved.
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