ML20199J478

Forwards Insp Rept 70-7002/97-10 on 970922-1102 & Notice of Violation Re Continued Problems W/Implementation of Nuclear Criticality Safety Requirements

ML20199J478
Person / Time
Site:	Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant
Issue date:	11/24/1997
From:	Hiland P NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	John Miller UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORP. (USEC)
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70-7002-97-10, NUDOCS 9711280151
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November 24, 1997 Mr. J. H. Miller Vice President Production United States Enrichment Corporation Two Democracy Center 6903 Rockledge Drive - -

Bethesda, MD 20817 GUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 70 7002/97010(DNMS)

AND NOTICE OF VIOL.ATION

Dear Mr. Miller:

On November 2,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. The results of ourinspection over a six-week period covered by the enclosed report indicate that the facility was operated in a safe manner.

Five violations of NRC requirements were identified during the inspection period. Two of the violationi, indicate continued problems with implementation of nuclear criticality safety requirements. We will monitor your activities with regards to the corrective action pan that you have implemented.

The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Viol & tion (Notice) and the circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detailin the enclosed report. 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, its enclosures, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning these observations.

Sincerely, Original Signed by Pa*ick L. Hiland. Chief Fi 4 Cycle Branch Docket No. 70 7002 );

Enclosures:

1. Notice of Violation /

2. Inspection Report No. 70-7002/97010(DNMS)

See Attached Distributio_r}

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OFFICE Rlli l // l l NAME Hiland:dp:ib (Mi _

DATE 11/tt/97 9711200151 971124 PDR ADOCK 07'OQ7002 C PDR

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J. Miller cc w/ ends: J. Morgan, Portsmouth Acting General Manager R. W. Gaston, Portsmouth Regulatory Affairs Manager - -

S. A. Polston, Paducah General Manager i S. A. Toolle, Manager, Nuclear Regulatory i Assurance and Policy, USEC Portsmouth Resident inspector office Paducah Resident inspector Office l R. M. DeVault, Portsmouth Site Manager, DOE 4

bec w/ encis: R. Pierson, NMSS P. Ting, NMSS W. Schwink, NMSS P. Harich, NMSS Y. H. Faraz, Prcy,4 Manager Portsmouth, NMSS R. Bellamy, Rl E. McAlpine, Ril J. Caldwell, Rlli F. Wenslawski, RIV/WCFO PUBLIC IE07 3

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