ML20129F040

Discusses Integrated Insp Repts 50-454/96-06 & 50-455/96-06 on 960817 & Forwards Nov.Nrc Identified Open Watertight Door During Insp Period

ML20129F040
Person / Time
Site:	Byron
Issue date:	09/24/1996
From:	Caldwell J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Graesser K COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
Shared Package
ML20129F047	List: ML20129F040 ML20129F109 ML20129F130
References
NUDOCS 9610010237
Download: ML20129F040 (4)

See also: IR 05000454/1996006

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September 24, 1996

Mr. K. Graesser

Site Vice President

Byron Station

Commonwealth Edison Company

4450 N. German Church Road

Byron, IL 61010

SUBJECT: NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-454/455/96006

Dear Mr. Graesser:

On August 17, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Byron Generating

Station. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

An ineffective corrective action violation was identified during the

inspection period. We identified an open watertight door during the period.

We also found a similar door open (documented in Inspection Report

No. 96003). The corrective actions taken were ineffective in preventing a

recurrence. Prompt identification and thorough corrective actions for

conditions adverse to quality are crucial to safe conservative operation.

The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the

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circumstances surrounding the violation are described in detail in the

enclosed report. Please note that you are required to respond to this letter

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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

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with regulatory requirements.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of

this letter and its enclosure (s) will be placed in the NRC Public Document

Room (PDR).

Sincerely,

/s/ John A. Grobe, Deputy Director, for

James L. Caldwell, Acting Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Nos. 50-454; 50-455

License Nos. NPF-37; NPF-66 ,

Enclosures:

1. Notice of Violation

2. Inspection Report

No. 50-454/455/96006

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Mr. K. Graesser

Site Vice President

Byron Station

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4450 N. German Church Road

Byron, IL 61010

SUBJECT: NRC INTEGRATED' INSPECTION REPORT 50-454/455/96006

Dear Mr. Graesser:

On August 17,.1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Byron Generating

Station. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

An ineffective corrective action violation was identified during the

inspection period. We identified an open watertight door during the period.

We also found a similar door open (documented in Inspection Report

No. 96003). The corrective actions taken after the first occurrence were

ineffective in preventing a recurrence. Prompt identification and thorough

corrective actions for conditions adverse to quality are crucial to safe

conservative operation.

The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the

circumstances surrounding the violation 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

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this letter and its enclosure (s) will be placed in the NRC Public Document

Room (PDR).

Sincerely,

ames L. Caldwell, Acting Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Nos. 50-454; 50-455

License Nos. NPF-37; NPF-66

Enclosures:

1. Notice of Violation

2. Inspection Report '

No. 50-454/455/96006

(See attached concurrence)

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cc w/ encl: D. A. Sager, Vice President,

Generation Support

H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear

Operating Officer

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K. Kofron, Station Manager

D. Brindle, Regulatory Assurance

Supervisor

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I. Johnson, Acting Nuclear

Regulatory Services Manager

Richard Hubbard

Nathan Schloss, Economist

Office of the Attorney General

1 State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin

State Liaison Officer

Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission

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