ML20137E251

FOIA Request for Access to Encl 1 of CE Norelius to MR Edelman Re Allegations About Improper Work Done by Metal Weld,Inc

ML20137E251
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	11/18/1985
From:	Lawless J PLAIN DEALER, CLEVELAND, OH
To:	Felton J NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
References
FOIA-85-775 NUDOCS 8601170211
Download: ML20137E251 (1)

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THE PLAIX DEALER OHIO'S LARGEST NEWSPAPER 216-344-4500 1801 SUPERIOR AVE.

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44814 OHIO TOLL FREE 800-362-o727 Nov. 18, 1985 Mr. J.M. Feiton FRE6bOM OF INFORM AT!Of Division of Rules and Records MU PE7 6"'

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Washington, D.C. 20555

Dear Mr. Felton:

Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, I am requesting access to the Enclosure 1, part of a letter from Charles E. Norelius, Director of the Division of Reactor P ro j e c t s , to Murray R. Edelman, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.,

concerning allegations about improper work done by Metalweld Inc.

The letter is dated Nov. 4, 1985 and excludes the enclosure based on Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2.790 (a)(B) and (7).

If there are any fees for searching for, or copying the r2 cords I have requested, please inform me before you fill the request.

As you know, the Act permits you to reduce or waive the fees whien the release of the information is considered as ssprimarily benefitting the public.ss I believe that this request fits that category and I therefore ask that you waive any fees.

If all or any part of this request is denied, please cite the specific exemptions which you think Justifies your refusal to release the information and inform me of your agencyis administrative appeal procedures available to me under the law.

I would appreciate your handling this request as quickly as possible, and I look forward to hearing from you within 10 working days, as the law stipulates.

Yours sincerely, t

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' Docket No. 50-440 Docket No. 50-441 The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company ATTN: Mr. Murray R. Edelman Vice President Nuclear Group

• Post Office Box 5000 Cleveland, OH 44101 Gentlemen:

Region III has recently received anonymous allegations concerning activities

, associated with Metalweld Inc., a safety related coating contractor at the Perry Nuclear Power plant. These allegations were previously discussed with you during an October 25, 1985, telephone call between you and Messrs.

R. C. Knop and C. H. Weil of our staff.. Enclosure 1 is a description of the allegations received. ,

Due to the question of coating adequacy raised by the allegations provided in enclosure 1, Region III expects that Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company

~ (CEI) will analyze the concerns; perform necessary audits, surveillances, or appropriate investigations in order to determine the validity and significance of the alleged conditions; and take appropriate actions as necessary in order to address both the specific concerns and root causes, if. applicable.

We further request that the results of your review and disposition of these matters be submitted to Region III after completion. Documentation supporting your results should'be maintained onsite for any further inspections by Region III. You should also be aware that the technical aspects of these allegations must be adequately resolved prior to fuel load.

The enclosures to this letter are being withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2.790(a)(b) l and(7).

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Your cooperation with us is appreciated. Should you have any questions with'

- regard to this matter, please' do not hesitate to ca-11 me.or Mr. R. C. Knop-(312-790-5547).

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Enclosures:

, 1. Description of Allegations -

2. List of Individuals cc w/o

Enclosures:

J. J. Waldron, Manager, Perry Plant Technical Department M. D. Lyster, Manager, Perry Plant Operations Department L. O. Beck, General Supervising Engineer, Nuclear Licensing and Fuel Management Section DCS/RSB(RIDS) j Licensing Fee Management Branch ,

i Resident' Inspector, RIII

Harold W. Kohn,- Ohio EPA Terry J. Lodge, Esq.

James W. Harris, State of Ohio Robert H. Quillin, Ohio Department of Health a-

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