ML20202A838

Forwards Insp Rept 50-461/98-02 on 980105-09.No Violations Noted.Strong Ownership & Oversight of Respiratory Protection Program & Procedures Were Observed.Minor Inconsistencies Re Implementation Procedures Noted & Will Be Resolved by Staff

ML20202A838
Person / Time
Site:	Clinton
Issue date:	02/02/1998
From:	Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Walter MacFarland ILLINOIS POWER CO.
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ML20202A841	List: IR 05000461/1998002 ML20202A838
References
50-461-98-02, 50-461-98-2, NUDOCS 9802100186
Download: ML20202A838 (3)

See also: IR 05000461/1998002

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February 2, 1998

Mr. Walter G. MacFarland, IV

Chief Nuclear Officer

Clinton Power Station -

Idinois Power Company

Mall Code V 275

P.O. Box 678

Clinton,IL 61727

SUBJECT:

NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORT

50-461/98002(DRS)

Dear Mr. MacFarland:

On January 9,1998, '.he NRC completed an inspection at your Clinton Nuclear Power Station.

The enclosed report presents the results of this Inspection.

The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to

radiation safety and to compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the

conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures

and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel. Specifically, the

inspection focussed on your respiratory protection program, radioactive material transportation

program, and the operability of area and process radiation monitors. No violations of NRC

requirements were identified.

. We observed strong ownership sr.d oversight of your respiratory protection program. The

program was well implemented, and your staff had taken initiatives to improve the program and

procedures. Your staff also properly implemonted the radioactive material tramportation

program. . Radioactive shipments were packaged properly, and shipping documents were well

prepared. We observed several minor inconsistencies conceming the implementing

procedures that your staff acknowledged and will resolve.

We also observed problems with the scheduling and completion of area and process radiation

monitor surveillances. The area and process radiation monitor control console, which is located

in the control room, has been continuously monitored by a radiation protection technician so

. that numerous nuisance alarms can be acknowledged in a timely manner. Operators indicated

that the control console is a distraction to them and that the data provided by the console may

not be reliable. Although your staff has recently placed a high priority on correcting these

issues, these problems have existed for a long period of time. This is a good example of your

staff's willingness to live with problems at the station.

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enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.

Sincerely,

Original Signed by John A. Grobe

John A. Grobe, Director

Division of R3 actor Safety

Docket No. 50-461

License No. NPF-6

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 50 461/98002(DRS)

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