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                                                August 7, 1997
August 7, 1997
          E. Thomas Boulette, PhD
E. Thomas Boulette, PhD
          Senior Vice President Nuclear
Senior Vice President Nuclear
          Boston Edison Company
Boston Edison Company
          Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
          600 Rocky Hill Road
600 Rocky Hill Road
          Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 5599
Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 5599
          SUBJECT:       NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50 293/97 04
SUBJECT:
          Dear Dr. Boulette:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50 293/97 04
          This letter refers to the inspection conducted by an inspection teamled by
Dear Dr. Boulette:
          Mr. S. K. Chaudhary of this office from May 5 23, 1997. The purpose of the inspection
This letter refers to the inspection conducted by an inspection teamled by
          was to determine if the activities authorized by the licensee were conducted safely, and in
Mr. S. K. Chaudhary of this office from May 5 23, 1997. The purpose of the inspection
          accordance with NRC requirements. At the conclusion of the inspection, Mr. Chaudhary
was to determine if the activities authorized by the licensee were conducted safely, and in
          discussed the findings of this inspection with Mr. Leon J. Olivier.
accordance with NRC requirements. At the conclusion of the inspection, Mr. Chaudhary
          The objective of the inspection was to assess the licensee's engineering effectiveness
discussed the findings of this inspection with Mr. Leon J. Olivier.
          through an in depth review of engineering calculations as well as other engineering
The objective of the inspection was to assess the licensee's engineering effectiveness
          activities and analyses. The inspection consisted of selective examination of design bases
through an in depth review of engineering calculations as well as other engineering
          documentation of the core spray system, as well as procedures and instructions,
activities and analyses. The inspection consisted of selective examination of design bases
          representative documentation of operational tests and surveillances, and interview of
documentation of the core spray system, as well as procedures and instructions,
          personnel.
representative documentation of operational tests and surveillances, and interview of
          Based on the results of this inspection, we conclude that the current design configuration
personnel.
          of the core spray system is consistent with the design basis and the license conditions;
Based on the results of this inspection, we conclude that the current design configuration
          and the operability of the system is assured through surveillances and functional testing.
of the core spray system is consistent with the design basis and the license conditions;
          We, however, noted weak interface between organizations involved in the modification
and the operability of the system is assured through surveillances and functional testing.
          process of the ECCS strainer _ replacement process. Radiological engineering performance
We, however, noted weak interface between organizations involved in the modification
          was good in pursuing permanent shielding and other dose reduction initiatives in the
process of the ECCS strainer _ replacement process. Radiological engineering performance
          station. Regular interactions between RP/ALARA and civil engineering group regularly
was good in pursuing permanent shielding and other dose reduction initiatives in the
          occur to focus on these priorities. Notwithstanding, the more general radiological
station. Regular interactions between RP/ALARA and civil engineering group regularly
        -engineering approach to plant modifications was found to be weak in incorporation of
occur to focus on these priorities. Notwithstanding, the more general radiological
          RP/ALARA group expertise during the engineering design phase of this modification. This
-engineering approach to plant modifications was found to be weak in incorporation of
          weakness resulted in high exposure costs for installation of ECCS strainer during the spring
RP/ALARA group expertise during the engineering design phase of this modification. This
          1997 outage.
weakness resulted in high exposure costs for installation of ECCS strainer during the spring
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        No reply to this letter is requested, and your continued cooperation with us is appreciated.
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                                                    Sincerely,
No reply to this letter is requested, and your continued cooperation with us is appreciated.
                                                    ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
Sincerely,
                                                    William J. Lazarus, Chief
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
                                                    Civil, Mechanical and Materials
William J. Lazarus, Chief
                                                      Engineering Branch
Civil, Mechanical and Materials
                                                    Division of Reactor Safety
Engineering Branch
        Docket No. 50 293
Division of Reactor Safety
        Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report No. 50 293/97 04
Docket No. 50 293
        cc w/ encl:
Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report No. 50 293/97 04
        L. Olivier, Vice President Nuclear and Station Director
cc w/ encl:
        T. Sullivan, Plant Department Manager
L. Olivier, Vice President Nuclear and Station Director
        N. Desmond, Regulatory Relations
T. Sullivan, Plant Department Manager
        D. Tarantino, Nuclear Information Manager
N. Desmond, Regulatory Relations
        R. Hallisey, Department of Public Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
D. Tarantino, Nuclear Information Manager
        The Honorable Therese Murray
R. Hallisey, Department of Public Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
        The Honorable Joseph Gallitano
The Honorable Therese Murray
        B. Abbanat, Department of Public Utilities
The Honorable Joseph Gallitano
        Chairman, Plymouth Board of Selectmen
B. Abbanat, Department of Public Utilities
        Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen
Chairman, Plymouth Board of Selectmen
        Chairman, Nuclear Matters Committee
Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen
        Plymouth Civil Defense Director
Chairman, Nuclear Matters Committee
        P. Gromer, Massachusetts Secretary of Energy Resources
Plymouth Civil Defense Director
        J. Miller, Senior Issues Manager
P. Gromer, Massachusetts Secretary of Energy Resources
        J. Fleming
J. Miller, Senior Issues Manager
        A. Nogee, MASSPIRG
J. Fleming
        Office of the Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Environmental O'Jality
A. Nogee, MASSPIRG
        Engineering
Office of the Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Environmental O'Jality
        Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Engineering
        T. Rapone, Massachusetts Executivo Office of Public Safety
Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
        Chairman, Citizens Urging Responsible Energy
T. Rapone, Massachusetts Executivo Office of Public Safety
        Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SLO Designee
Chairman, Citizens Urging Responsible Energy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SLO Designee


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Forwards Insp Rept 50-293/97-04 on 970505-23.No Violations Noted.Insp Was to Assess Licensee Engineering Effectiveness Through in-depth Review of Engineering Calculations as Well as Other Engineering Activities & Analyses
ML20217K862
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Site: Pilgrim
Issue date: 08/07/1997
From: Lazarus W
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To: Boulette E
BOSTON EDISON CO.
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E. Thomas Boulette, PhD

Senior Vice President Nuclear

Boston Edison Company

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station

600 Rocky Hill Road

Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 5599

SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50 293/97 04

Dear Dr. Boulette:

This letter refers to the inspection conducted by an inspection teamled by

Mr. S. K. Chaudhary of this office from May 5 23, 1997. The purpose of the inspection

was to determine if the activities authorized by the licensee were conducted safely, and in

accordance with NRC requirements. At the conclusion of the inspection, Mr. Chaudhary

discussed the findings of this inspection with Mr. Leon J. Olivier.

The objective of the inspection was to assess the licensee's engineering effectiveness

through an in depth review of engineering calculations as well as other engineering

activities and analyses. The inspection consisted of selective examination of design bases

documentation of the core spray system, as well as procedures and instructions,

representative documentation of operational tests and surveillances, and interview of

personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, we conclude that the current design configuration

of the core spray system is consistent with the design basis and the license conditions;

and the operability of the system is assured through surveillances and functional testing.

We, however, noted weak interface between organizations involved in the modification

process of the ECCS strainer _ replacement process. Radiological engineering performance

was good in pursuing permanent shielding and other dose reduction initiatives in the

station. Regular interactions between RP/ALARA and civil engineering group regularly

occur to focus on these priorities. Notwithstanding, the more general radiological

-engineering approach to plant modifications was found to be weak in incorporation of

RP/ALARA group expertise during the engineering design phase of this modification. This

weakness resulted in high exposure costs for installation of ECCS strainer during the spring

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Civil, Mechanical and Materials

Engineering Branch

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50 293

Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report No. 50 293/97 04

cc w/ encl:

L. Olivier, Vice President Nuclear and Station Director

T. Sullivan, Plant Department Manager

N. Desmond, Regulatory Relations

D. Tarantino, Nuclear Information Manager

R. Hallisey, Department of Public Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Honorable Therese Murray

The Honorable Joseph Gallitano

B. Abbanat, Department of Public Utilities

Chairman, Plymouth Board of Selectmen

Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen

Chairman, Nuclear Matters Committee

Plymouth Civil Defense Director

P. Gromer, Massachusetts Secretary of Energy Resources

J. Miller, Senior Issues Manager

J. Fleming

A. Nogee, MASSPIRG

Office of the Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Environmental O'Jality

Engineering

Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

T. Rapone, Massachusetts Executivo Office of Public Safety

Chairman, Citizens Urging Responsible Energy

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SLO Designee

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