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          Mr. Charles H. Cruse
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          Vice President - Nuclear Energy
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March 20, 1998
Mr. Charles H. Cruse
Vice President - Nuclear Energy
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)
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  s       Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)
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          Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
          1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway
1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway
          Lusby, MD 20657- 4702
Lusby, MD 20657- 4702
          SUBJECT:       NRC REGION 1 INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/97-08
SUBJECT:
                            AND 50-318/97-08 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NRC REGION 1 INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/97-08
          Dear Mr. Cruse:
AND 50-318/97-08 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Cruse:
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          This report tranrnits the findings of the safety inspection conducted by NRC inspectors at
This report tranrnits the findings of the safety inspection conducted by NRC inspectors at
          the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant from December 21,1997, to February 7,1998. The
the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant from December 21,1997, to February 7,1998. The
          enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. At the conclusion of the
enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. At the conclusion of the
          inspection, these findings were discussed with Mr. Katz and others of your staff.
inspection, these findings were discussed with Mr. Katz and others of your staff.
        Overall, the NRC concluded that your facility was operated in a safe manner. During the
Overall, the NRC concluded that your facility was operated in a safe manner. During the
        period, we observed continued good control of plant operations. BGE established
period, we observed continued good control of plant operations. BGE established
        processes for self-checking and three-way communications were well implemented.
processes for self-checking and three-way communications were well implemented.
        Thorough and detailed pre-test briefings were a strength of the surveillance testing
Thorough and detailed pre-test briefings were a strength of the surveillance testing
        observe,d. We found the security program was effectively maintained and administrated.
observe,d. We found the security program was effectively maintained and administrated.
        Audits of the security and emergency planning programs were thorough and detailed.
Audits of the security and emergency planning programs were thorough and detailed.
        We also found the self-assessment for compliance with Appendix R to 10 CFR 50,
We also found the self-assessment for compliance with Appendix R to 10 CFR 50,
        conducted by BGE in October and November of 1996, to be a good initiative and valuable
conducted by BGE in October and November of 1996, to be a good initiative and valuable
        in identifying areas for improvement. We plan to review the specific issues later for final
in identifying areas for improvement. We plan to review the specific issues later for final
        disposition.
disposition.
        Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that violations of NRC
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that violations of NRC
        requirements occurred. These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation
requirements occurred. These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation
        (Notice) snd the circumstances surrounding them are described in detail in the subject
(Notice) snd the circumstances surrounding them are described in detail in the subject
        inspection report. All of the violations were identified by the NRC, and included: (1)
inspection report. All of the violations were identified by the NRC, and included: (1)
        failure to recognized that the secondary control element assembly (CEA) position indicating
failure to recognized that the secondary control element assembly (CEA) position indicating
        system was inoperable and operating the plant outside the technical specifications;
system was inoperable and operating the plant outside the technical specifications;
        (2) failure to develop adequate test procedures for the CEA position indicating system;
(2) failure to develop adequate test procedures for the CEA position indicating system;
        (3) failure to perform emergency planning communication circuit testing at the required
(3) failure to perform emergency planning communication circuit testing at the required
        periodicity; and, (4) inadequate assessment of offsite dose projections during emergency
periodicity; and, (4) inadequate assessment of offsite dose projections during emergency
        planning training which was noted as a recurring issue.
planning training which was noted as a recurring issue.
        With regard to the third violation, the NRC has concluded that information regarding the
With regard to the third violation, the NRC has concluded that information regarding the
        reason for the violation, the corrective actions taken end planned to correct the violation
reason for the violation, the corrective actions taken end planned to correct the violation
        and prevent recurrence are already adequately addressed on the docket in the attached       ('
and prevent recurrence are already adequately addressed on the docket in the attached
        NRC Inspection Report No. 50-317&318/97-08. Therefore, you are not required to
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    respond to this violation unless the description therein does not accurately reflect your
respond to this violation unless the description therein does not accurately reflect your
    corrective actions or your position. In that case, or if you choose to provide additional
corrective actions or your position. In that case, or if you choose to provide additional
    information, you should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice.
information, you should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice.
    With regard to ,the remaining viciations, you are required to respond to this letter and l
With regard to ,the remaining viciations, you are required to respond to this letter and
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    enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
should follow th6 instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your
    In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter,
response. The NRC wiii use your respcr.::c, in part, to determine whether further
    its enclosure (s), and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room
enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
    (PDR).                                                                                   !
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter,
                                        Sincerely,
its enclosure (s), and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room
                                          Original Signed by:
(PDR).
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Sincerely,
                                        Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief
Original Signed by:
                                        Projects Branch 1
Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief
                                        Division of Reactor Projects
Projects Branch 1
    Docket / License Nos.:       50-317/DPR-53
Division of Reactor Projects
                                  50-318/DPR-69
Docket / License Nos.:
    Enclosures
50-317/DPR-53
    1. Notice of Violation
50-318/DPR-69
    2. NRC Region 1 Integrated inspection Report Nos. 50-317/97-08                           3
Enclosures
            and 50-318/97-08
1. Notice of Violation
    cc w/encts:
2. NRC Region 1 Integrated inspection Report Nos. 50-317/97-08
    T. Pritchett, Director, Nuclear Regulatory Matters (CCNPP)
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    R. McLean, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations
and 50-318/97-08
    J. Walter, Engineering Division, Public Service Commission of Maryland
cc w/encts:
    K. Burger, Esquire, Maryland People's Counsel
T. Pritchett, Director, Nuclear Regulatory Matters (CCNPP)
    R. Ochs, Maryland Safe Energy Coalition
R. McLean, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations
    State of Maryland (2)
J. Walter, Engineering Division, Public Service Commission of Maryland
K. Burger, Esquire, Maryland People's Counsel
R. Ochs, Maryland Safe Energy Coalition
State of Maryland (2)
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Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/97-08 & 50-318/97-08 on 971221-980207 & NOV Re Failure to Perform Emergency Planning Communication Circuit Testing at Required Periodicity
ML20217F125
Person / Time
Site: Calvert Cliffs  
Issue date: 03/20/1998
From: Doerflein L
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To: Cruse C
BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
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ML20217F131 List:
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March 20, 1998

Mr. Charles H. Cruse

Vice President - Nuclear Energy

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)

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Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant

1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway

Lusby, MD 20657- 4702

SUBJECT:

NRC REGION 1 INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/97-08

AND 50-318/97-08 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Cruse:

/

This report tranrnits the findings of the safety inspection conducted by NRC inspectors at

the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant from December 21,1997, to February 7,1998. The

enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. At the conclusion of the

inspection, these findings were discussed with Mr. Katz and others of your staff.

Overall, the NRC concluded that your facility was operated in a safe manner. During the

period, we observed continued good control of plant operations. BGE established

processes for self-checking and three-way communications were well implemented.

Thorough and detailed pre-test briefings were a strength of the surveillance testing

observe,d. We found the security program was effectively maintained and administrated.

Audits of the security and emergency planning programs were thorough and detailed.

We also found the self-assessment for compliance with Appendix R to 10 CFR 50,

conducted by BGE in October and November of 1996, to be a good initiative and valuable

in identifying areas for improvement. We plan to review the specific issues later for final

disposition.

Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that violations of NRC

requirements occurred. These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation

(Notice) snd the circumstances surrounding them are described in detail in the subject

inspection report. All of the violations were identified by the NRC, and included: (1)

failure to recognized that the secondary control element assembly (CEA) position indicating

system was inoperable and operating the plant outside the technical specifications;

(2) failure to develop adequate test procedures for the CEA position indicating system;

(3) failure to perform emergency planning communication circuit testing at the required

periodicity; and, (4) inadequate assessment of offsite dose projections during emergency

planning training which was noted as a recurring issue.

With regard to the third violation, the NRC has concluded that information regarding the

reason for the violation, the corrective actions taken end planned to correct the violation

and prevent recurrence are already adequately addressed on the docket in the attached

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NRC Inspection Report No. 50-317&318/97-08. Therefore, you are not required to

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corrective actions or your position. In that case, or if you choose to provide additional

information, you should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice.

With regard to ,the remaining viciations, you are required to respond to this letter and

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should follow th6 instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your

response. The NRC wiii use your respcr.::c, 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,

its enclosure (s), and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room

(PDR).

Sincerely,

Original Signed by:

Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief

Projects Branch 1

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket / License Nos.:

50-317/DPR-53

50-318/DPR-69

Enclosures

1. Notice of Violation

2. NRC Region 1 Integrated inspection Report Nos. 50-317/97-08

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cc w/encts:

T. Pritchett, Director, Nuclear Regulatory Matters (CCNPP)

R. McLean, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations

J. Walter, Engineering Division, Public Service Commission of Maryland

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