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C/o Ms..P. A. Loftus, Director - Regulatory
            /o Ms..P. A. Loftus, Director - Regulatory
. Affairs for Millstone Station ~
            . Affairs for Millstone Station ~
NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPANY
          NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPANY
PO Box 128
          PO Box 128_
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          Waterford, CT 06385
Waterford, CT 06385
          SU3 JECT:       - NRC OPERATIONAL SAFETY TEAM INSPECTION (OSTI) REPORT NO.
SU3 JECT:
                            50-423/97-83 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
- NRC OPERATIONAL SAFETY TEAM INSPECTION (OSTI) REPORT NO.
          Dear Mr. Bowling:
50-423/97-83 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
        LThis letter transmits the report of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Dear Mr. Bowling:
          Operational Safety Team inspection (OSTI), conducted from April 13-24,1998, of activities
LThis letter transmits the report of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
          authorized by NRC operating license NPF-49, at your Millstone Unit 3 facility. On May 5,
Operational Safety Team inspection (OSTI), conducted from April 13-24,1998, of activities
          1998, the Team findings were discussed with you and members of your staff at an
authorized by NRC operating license NPF-49, at your Millstone Unit 3 facility.
          inspection exit meeting that was open for observation by members of the public.
On May 5,
          The OSTI performed an independent, broad scope assessment of management controls,
1998, the Team findings were discussed with you and members of your staff at an
          administrative programs, equipment and personnel and their readiness to support restart
inspection exit meeting that was open for observation by members of the public.
          and safe operation of the Millstone Unit 3 facility. The OSTI evaluated the areas of
The OSTI performed an independent, broad scope assessment of management controls,
          Management Programs; independent Oversight; Operations; Engineering; and Maintenance
administrative programs, equipment and personnel and their readiness to support restart
          and Surveillance. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examinations of
and safe operation of the Millstone Unit 3 facility. The OSTI evaluated the areas of
          documents, direct observation of plant equipment and activities, and interviews with plant
Management Programs; independent Oversight; Operations; Engineering; and Maintenance
          staff.
and Surveillance. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examinations of
          The team noted that significant progress had been made in enhancing overall station
documents, direct observation of plant equipment and activities, and interviews with plant
          performance. In particular, the team observed management involvement in directing plant
staff.
          activities; an intrusive and independent Quality Assurance organization; an improved         '
The team noted that significant progress had been made in enhancing overall station
          corrective actions program; and an effective self assessment process. However, two
performance. In particular, the team observed management involvement in directing plant
          issues were identified by the team that require corrective action prior to plant restart.
activities; an intrusive and independent Quality Assurance organization; an improved
        . These issues include the implementation of corrective actions for the operational events
corrective actions program; and an effective self assessment process. However, two
          that ' occurred during plant heatup and verification that the valve and system alignment
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          program has been effectively implemented. We will inspect your implementation of the -
issues were identified by the team that require corrective action prior to plant restart.
                                            .
. These issues include the implementation of corrective actions for the operational events
          corrective actions for these issues before restart. Both these issues are the subject of
that ' occurred during plant heatup and verification that the valve and system alignment
          Notices of Violation that are included as an Enclosure to this letter.
program has been effectively implemented. We will inspect your implementation of the -
          Based on the observations documented in the attached inspection report, the team has
.
          concluded that, pending the completion of the restart issues identified in your tracking
corrective actions for these issues before restart. Both these issues are the subject of
          systems and by the OSTI, the plant equipment, staff, management, programs and
Notices of Violation that are included as an Enclosure to this letter.
          processes are in place to support a safe restart and continued operation of Millstone
Based on the observations documented in the attached inspection report, the team has
          Unit 3.
concluded that, pending the completion of the restart issues identified in your tracking
                                                                                              /       l
systems and by the OSTI, the plant equipment, staff, management, programs and
                                                                                                    -
processes are in place to support a safe restart and continued operation of Millstone
Unit 3.
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                      Mr. M. L. Bowling .                                                                   2
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                    The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the circumstances
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                      surrounding the violations are described in detail in the enclosed report. Please note that
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                      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,
Mr. M. L. Bowling .
                      to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with
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                      regulatory requirements.
The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the circumstances
                      In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
surrounding the violations are described in detail in the enclosed report. Please note that
                      and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the
                                                                                                        Sincerely,
enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part,
;.                                                                                                       ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with
                                                                                                        Wayne D. Lanning
regulatory requirements.
                                                                                                        Deputy Director of Inspections
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
                                                                                                        Special Projects Office, NRR
and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
                      Docket Nos.: 50-423
Sincerely,
                      License Nos: NPF-49
;.
                      Enclosures:
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
                        1.-                                           Notice of Violation
Wayne D. Lanning
                      2.                                             Inspection Report 50-423/97-83
Deputy Director of Inspections
                      cc w/encis:
Special Projects Office, NRR
                      B. Kenyon, President and Chief Executive Officer - Nuclear Group
Docket Nos.: 50-423
H                     M. H. Brothers, Vice President - Operations
License Nos: NPF-49
                      J. McElwain, Recovery Officer - Millstone Unit 2
Enclosures:
                      J. Streeter, Recovery Officer - Nuclear Oversight
1.-
                      J. A. Price, Director - Unit 2
Notice of Violation
                      D. Amerine, Vice President - Human Services
2.
                      E. Harkness, Director, Unit 1 Operations
Inspection Report 50-423/97-83
                      J. Althouse, Manager - Nuclear Training Assessment Group
cc w/encis:
B. Kenyon, President and Chief Executive Officer - Nuclear Group
H
M. H. Brothers, Vice President - Operations
J. McElwain, Recovery Officer - Millstone Unit 2
J. Streeter, Recovery Officer - Nuclear Oversight
J. A. Price, Director - Unit 2
D. Amerine, Vice President - Human Services
E. Harkness, Director, Unit 1 Operations
J. Althouse, Manager - Nuclear Training Assessment Group
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                . F. C. Rothen, Vice President, Work Services
. F. C. Rothen, Vice President, Work Services
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J. Cantrell, Director - Nuclear Training (CT)
S. J. Sherman, Audits and Evaluation
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                      S. J. Sherman, Audits and Evaluation
L. M. Cuoco, Esquire
                      L. M. Cuoco, Esquire
J. R. Egan, Esquire
                      J. R. Egan, Esquire
V. Juliano, Waterford Library
                      V. Juliano, Waterford Library
J. Buckingham, Department of Public Utility Control
                      J. Buckingham, Department of Public Utility Control
S. B. Comley, We The People
                      S. B. Comley, We The People
State of Connecticut SLO Designee
                      State of Connecticut SLO Designee
. D. Katz, Citizens Awareness Network (CAN)
                . D. Katz, Citizens Awareness Network (CAN)
R.- Bassilakis, CAN
                      R.- Bassilakis, CAN
J. M. Block, Attorney, CAN
                      J. M. Block, Attorney, CAN
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l.                     S. P. Luxton, Citizens Regulatory Commission (CRC)
S. P. Luxton, Citizens Regulatory Commission (CRC)
1                     Representative T. Concannon, NEAC
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L                     E. Woollacott, Co-Chairman, NEAC
Representative T. Concannon, NEAC
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                Distribution w/encis:
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Distribution w/encis:
                PUBLIC
Region i Docket Room (with snay of concurrences)
                FILE CENTER, NRR (with Oriainal concurrences)
-Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
                SPO Secretarial File, Region 1 -
PUBLIC
                NRC Resident inspector
FILE CENTER, NRR (with Oriainal concurrences)
                B. ' Jones, PIMB/ DISP
SPO Secretarial File, Region 1 -
                W. Lanning, Deputy Director of Inspections,' SPO, RI
NRC Resident inspector
                D. Screnci, PAO
B. ' Jones, PIMB/ DISP
                W. Travers, Director, SPO, NRR
W. Lanning, Deputy Director of Inspections,' SPO, RI
                Distribution w/encls (VIA E-MAIL):
D. Screnci, PAO
                J. Andersen, PM, SPO, NRR
W. Travers, Director, SPO, NRR
                M. Callahan, OCA
Distribution w/encls (VIA E-MAIL):
                R. Correia,' NRR
J. Andersen, PM, SPO, NRR
                B. McCabe, OEDO
M. Callahan, OCA
                S. Dembek, PM, SPO, NRR
R. Correia,' NRR
                E. Imbro, Deputy Director of ICAVP Oversight, SPO, NRR
B. McCabe, OEDO
                D. Mcdonald, PM, SPO, NRR
S. Dembek, PM, SPO, NRR
                P. McKee, Deputy Director of Licensing, SPO, NRR                                                                                                   ,
E. Imbro, Deputy Director of ICAVP Oversight, SPO, NRR
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Forwards Insp Rept 50-423/97-83 on 980413-24 & Notice of Violation
ML20249B040
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Issue date: 06/12/1998
From: Lanning W
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To: Bowling M, Loftus P
NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY CO.
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Mr. M.' L. Bowling, Recovery Officer - Technical Services '

C/o Ms..P. A. Loftus, Director - Regulatory

. Affairs for Millstone Station ~

NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPANY

PO Box 128

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Waterford, CT 06385

SU3 JECT:

- NRC OPERATIONAL SAFETY TEAM INSPECTION (OSTI) REPORT NO.

50-423/97-83 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Bowling:

LThis letter transmits the report of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Operational Safety Team inspection (OSTI), conducted from April 13-24,1998, of activities

authorized by NRC operating license NPF-49, at your Millstone Unit 3 facility.

On May 5,

1998, the Team findings were discussed with you and members of your staff at an

inspection exit meeting that was open for observation by members of the public.

The OSTI performed an independent, broad scope assessment of management controls,

administrative programs, equipment and personnel and their readiness to support restart

and safe operation of the Millstone Unit 3 facility. The OSTI evaluated the areas of

Management Programs; independent Oversight; Operations; Engineering; and Maintenance

and Surveillance. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examinations of

documents, direct observation of plant equipment and activities, and interviews with plant

staff.

The team noted that significant progress had been made in enhancing overall station

performance. In particular, the team observed management involvement in directing plant

activities; an intrusive and independent Quality Assurance organization; an improved

corrective actions program; and an effective self assessment process. However, two

'

issues were identified by the team that require corrective action prior to plant restart.

. These issues include the implementation of corrective actions for the operational events

that ' occurred during plant heatup and verification that the valve and system alignment

program has been effectively implemented. We will inspect your implementation of the -

.

corrective actions for these issues before restart. Both these issues are the subject of

Notices of Violation that are included as an Enclosure to this letter.

Based on the observations documented in the attached inspection report, the team has

concluded that, pending the completion of the restart issues identified in your tracking

systems and by the OSTI, the plant equipment, staff, management, programs and

processes are in place to support a safe restart and continued operation of Millstone

Unit 3.

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Mr. M. L. Bowling .

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The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the circumstances

surrounding the violations 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

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

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 (PDR).

Sincerely,

.

ORIGINAL SIGNED BY

Wayne D. Lanning

Deputy Director of Inspections

Special Projects Office, NRR

Docket Nos.: 50-423

License Nos: NPF-49

Enclosures:

1.-

Notice of Violation

2.

Inspection Report 50-423/97-83

cc w/encis:

B. Kenyon, President and Chief Executive Officer - Nuclear Group

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M. H. Brothers, Vice President - Operations

J. McElwain, Recovery Officer - Millstone Unit 2

J. Streeter, Recovery Officer - Nuclear Oversight

J. A. Price, Director - Unit 2

D. Amerine, Vice President - Human Services

E. Harkness, Director, Unit 1 Operations

J. Althouse, Manager - Nuclear Training Assessment Group

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. F. C. Rothen, Vice President, Work Services

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J. Cantrell, Director - Nuclear Training (CT)

S. J. Sherman, Audits and Evaluation

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L. M. Cuoco, Esquire

J. R. Egan, Esquire

V. Juliano, Waterford Library

J. Buckingham, Department of Public Utility Control

S. B. Comley, We The People

State of Connecticut SLO Designee

. D. Katz, Citizens Awareness Network (CAN)

R.- Bassilakis, CAN

J. M. Block, Attorney, CAN

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S. P. Luxton, Citizens Regulatory Commission (CRC)

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Representative T. Concannon, NEAC

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E. Woollacott, Co-Chairman, NEAC

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Mr. M. L. Bowling

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Distribution w/encis:

Region i Docket Room (with snay of concurrences)

-Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)

PUBLIC

FILE CENTER, NRR (with Oriainal concurrences)

SPO Secretarial File, Region 1 -

NRC Resident inspector

B. ' Jones, PIMB/ DISP

W. Lanning, Deputy Director of Inspections,' SPO, RI

D. Screnci, PAO

W. Travers, Director, SPO, NRR

Distribution w/encls (VIA E-MAIL):

J. Andersen, PM, SPO, NRR

M. Callahan, OCA

R. Correia,' NRR

B. McCabe, OEDO

S. Dembek, PM, SPO, NRR

E. Imbro, Deputy Director of ICAVP Oversight, SPO, NRR

D. Mcdonald, PM, SPO, NRR

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