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Category:INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL MEMORANDUM
MONTHYEARML20211K8611999-09-0101 September 1999 Informs That There Has Been Some Confusion Re Recently Issued ODCM Generic Section Rev Which Needs to Be Clarified. Clarifications Are Listed ML20210P1361999-08-0404 August 1999 Notification of 990817 Meeting with Util in Rockville, Maryland to Discuss Status of Licensing Actions Submitted by Comm Ed & Plan for Proposed Licensing Workshop ML20210C7061999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Facility Submitted Outline & Initial Exam Submittal for Operator Licensing Exams Administered During Wk of 990607 ML20209H2231999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-456/99-301(OL) & 50-457/99-301(OL) of Exam Administered During Wk of 990607 ML20206Q2751999-05-13013 May 1999 Forwards Official Case File for DPO-99-1,request of Review of Concerns Related to TS Setpoints & Allowable Value for Instrumentation Under Formal DPO Procedures,For Disposition in Accordance with Provisions of NRC MD 10.159 ML20206E9331999-05-0303 May 1999 Notification of 990524 Meeting with Commonwealth Edison,Co in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Related to Proposed re-rack of SFPs at Braidwood Station & Byron Station ML20206Q3211999-02-19019 February 1999 Responds to e-mail Message Sent on 980202,re Status of Staff Actions on Recipient Dpv.With Regard to Dpv Concerning Dynamic Testing of Instrument Channels at Braidwood,Staff Pursuing Resolution of Issue with Licensee ML20206Q3391999-01-0505 January 1999 Provides Update on Status of Resolution of follow-up Actions from Resolution of Dpv on Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation at Braidwood Station ML20155E7361998-11-0202 November 1998 Forwards NRC Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-456/98-305 & 50-457/98-305 for Tests Administered on 980914 ML20154G2361998-10-0707 October 1998 Responds to Memo Sent on 981002 Re Resolution of follow-up Actions for NRR Differing Professional View Panel on Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation at Plant ML20196D7921998-10-0202 October 1998 Forwards Comments Related to Staff Responses to follow-up Actions Re Dynamic Testing of Instrument Channels at Braidwood ML20196D7801998-09-21021 September 1998 Informs That Staff Completed Review of follow-up Actions Identified in Memo from Bw Sheron to Ba Boger, on Dymanic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood ML20151V2951998-09-0202 September 1998 Informs That Braidwood Station Concurs with Encl Proposed 980904 Util Response to NRC Re IPEEE ML20197C8041998-09-0202 September 1998 Informs That Braidwood Station Concurs with Proposed Encl Response to NRC Re RPV Integrity at Braidwood & Byron Stations ML20197C8301998-09-0101 September 1998 Informs That Rev 2 to Calculation BYR98-109/BRW-98-339-E Has Been Reviewed & Found Acceptable for Transmittal to Nrc. Draft Util Ltr Re Thermo-Lag Ampacity Derating Factor Calculation,Encl ML20237D4331998-08-21021 August 1998 Notification of 980903 & 04 Meetings W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Related to Byron & Braidwood Improved Std TSs Conversion,Including Section 3.3,beyond Scope Issues,Closeout Packages & Amends to Current TSs ML20196D7211998-08-0404 August 1998 Responds to 980720 Memo from Sj Collins to Lj Callan Re When & How Mesac Approved.Licensee Installed Mirco Electronic Surveillance & Calibration (Mesac) Sys Measurement & Test Equipment as Backup Sys to Normal M&TE ML20196D7711998-07-22022 July 1998 Discusses Staff Review of Braidwood Mesac System ML20249A2231998-06-12012 June 1998 Notification of 980625-26 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Re Byron & Braidwood Improved Std TSs Conversion ML20216B6731998-05-11011 May 1998 Discusses Closure of TAC M94439 for Braidwood,Unit 1,steam Generator Replacement ML20217P0131998-04-29029 April 1998 Forwards NRC Approved Operator Licensing Exam (Facility Outline & Initial Exam Submittal & as-given Operating Exam) for Tests Administered During Wk of 980413 ML20217P0731998-04-29029 April 1998 Forwards NRC Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-456/98-304(OL) & 50-457/98-304(OL) (Including Completed & Graded Tests) for Tests Administered on 980413-15 ML20217E3881998-04-23023 April 1998 Notification of 980506 & 07 Meetings W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Re Plants Improved STS Conversion ML20216H3401998-03-17017 March 1998 Notification of 980331-0402 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Reviewer Comments on Byron & Braidwood Improved Std TS Submittal ML20216H6971998-03-17017 March 1998 Notification of 980326 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co in Lisle,Il to Discuss Comed Request to Consolidate near-site Emergency Operations Facility Into Single Central EOF ML20203G8551998-02-23023 February 1998 Notification of 980305 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Status of Byron & Braidwood Licensing Issues ML20198G4921998-01-0707 January 1998 Forwards Facility Submitted Outline,Initial Exam Submittal & as Given Operating Exam for Test Administered During Wk of 971006 at Plant ML20198J6881998-01-0707 January 1998 Forwards NRC Operator Licensing Exam Rept w/as-given Written Exam for Tests Administered During Wk of 971006 at Plant ML20202E5831997-11-25025 November 1997 Notification of 971215 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co in Rockville,Md to Review Schedule for Listed Plants Improved Std TS Conversion & Supplemental Submittals ML20203C3621997-11-25025 November 1997 Revised Notification W/New Starting Time of Meeting W/Ceco on 971215 in Rockville,Maryland to Discuss Review Schedule Byron & Braidwood Improved TS Conversion & Supplemental Submittals ML20202D2221997-11-25025 November 1997 Notification of Meeting W/Ceco on 971211 in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed Mod to Methodology for Estimating SG Tube Leakage Attributable to Outer Diameter Stress Corrosion Crack Indications Restricted from Burst for Plant SGs ML20236N5111997-10-22022 October 1997 Fowards Staff Response to 960912 TIA Re Containment Spray Additive Sys Conformance W/Design Basis & Tss.Analysis Concluded That 2,400-2,600 Ppm in RWST Acceptable ML20217K8271997-10-16016 October 1997 Notification of 971024 Meeting W/Util to Discuss Results of Comed Investigation Into Sensitivity of Proposed voltage- Dependent Growth Rates to Binning Strategy for ODSCC Indicators ML20212A1501997-10-15015 October 1997 Forwards Response for NRC RAI Re SG Interim Plugging Criteria 90 Day Rept for Braidwood,Unit 1 Sixth Refuel Outage (A1R06).Station Concurs W/Response as Proposed for CE ML20217D4261997-09-30030 September 1997 Informs of Scheduled Visits W/Nuclear Services at Gpu on Nov 14th & Visit at Commonwealth Edison on Dec 3rd & Would Like to Receive Any Info Available.Supporting Documentation Encl ML20217B3901997-09-23023 September 1997 Forwards Questions Re Ceco Submittal of Revised SG Tube Rupture Analysis for Byron,Unit 1 & Braidwood,Unit 1 ML20149L1901997-07-22022 July 1997 Notification of 970723 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co in Rockville,Md to Discuss Results of Spring 1997,Braidwood,1 SG Tube Eddy Current Insp.Time of Meeting Rescheduled ML20149F2731997-07-0303 July 1997 Notification of 970723 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Results of Spring 1997 Plant,Unit 1 SG Tube Eddy Current Insp Including Determination of Impact of Data ML20138D2781997-04-28028 April 1997 Notification of 970430 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Results of EC Insps of Plant SGs Conducted During Present Refueling Outage IA-97-178, Forwards Partially Withheld Background Briefing Package in Preparation for 970425 Meeting Between Comed & Commission1997-04-18018 April 1997 Forwards Partially Withheld Background Briefing Package in Preparation for 970425 Meeting Between Comed & Commission ML20217D5461997-04-18018 April 1997 Forwards Partially Withheld Background Briefing Package in Preparation for 970425 Meeting Between Comed & Commission ML20147J2391997-04-0909 April 1997 Notification of Meeting on 970416 W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Overall Response & Present Addl Details Re Performance Indicators Used to Monitor Performance Stations ML20236N0071997-04-0707 April 1997 Responds to Request for TS Interpretation on Containment Vent & Drain Valves at Braidwood ML20138J7671997-02-0505 February 1997 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Generic Fundamentals Exam Section of Written Operator Licenseing Exam on 970409. Ltr W/Copy to Chief,Operator Licensing Branch Must Be Submitted to Listed Address in Order to Register Personnel ML20149M6901997-01-19019 January 1997 Notification of 970128 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co to Discuss Licensee Proposed Program for Use of Mixed Oxide Fuel ML20133J5811997-01-15015 January 1997 Notification of 970122 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Licensee Status of Program for Replacement & Operation of New SG at Byron 1 & Braidwood 1 ML20133J4821997-01-15015 January 1997 Notification of 970123 Meeting W/Licensees in Rockville,Md to Discuss Contents of Plants TS Conversion Submittal, Provide Staff Comments Based on Initial Screening Review & Discuss Review Schedule ML20196D8881997-01-0202 January 1997 Provides Results of Review of Dpv That Was Expressed in 961017 Memo Re Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood ML20196D8011997-01-0202 January 1997 Forwards NRR Ad Hoc Dpv Review of Recipient Differing Professional View Re Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood,Per 961017 Memo ML20196D8671997-01-0202 January 1997 Submits Review of Ad Hoc NRR Dpv Review Panel Re 961017 Memo Dpv on Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood 1999-09-01
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MONTHYEARML20211K8611999-09-0101 September 1999 Informs That There Has Been Some Confusion Re Recently Issued ODCM Generic Section Rev Which Needs to Be Clarified. Clarifications Are Listed ML20210P1361999-08-0404 August 1999 Notification of 990817 Meeting with Util in Rockville, Maryland to Discuss Status of Licensing Actions Submitted by Comm Ed & Plan for Proposed Licensing Workshop ML20209H2231999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-456/99-301(OL) & 50-457/99-301(OL) of Exam Administered During Wk of 990607 ML20210C7061999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Facility Submitted Outline & Initial Exam Submittal for Operator Licensing Exams Administered During Wk of 990607 ML20206Q2751999-05-13013 May 1999 Forwards Official Case File for DPO-99-1,request of Review of Concerns Related to TS Setpoints & Allowable Value for Instrumentation Under Formal DPO Procedures,For Disposition in Accordance with Provisions of NRC MD 10.159 ML20206E9331999-05-0303 May 1999 Notification of 990524 Meeting with Commonwealth Edison,Co in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Related to Proposed re-rack of SFPs at Braidwood Station & Byron Station ML20206Q3211999-02-19019 February 1999 Responds to e-mail Message Sent on 980202,re Status of Staff Actions on Recipient Dpv.With Regard to Dpv Concerning Dynamic Testing of Instrument Channels at Braidwood,Staff Pursuing Resolution of Issue with Licensee ML20206Q3391999-01-0505 January 1999 Provides Update on Status of Resolution of follow-up Actions from Resolution of Dpv on Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation at Braidwood Station ML20155E7361998-11-0202 November 1998 Forwards NRC Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-456/98-305 & 50-457/98-305 for Tests Administered on 980914 ML20154G2361998-10-0707 October 1998 Responds to Memo Sent on 981002 Re Resolution of follow-up Actions for NRR Differing Professional View Panel on Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation at Plant ML20196D7921998-10-0202 October 1998 Forwards Comments Related to Staff Responses to follow-up Actions Re Dynamic Testing of Instrument Channels at Braidwood ML20196D7801998-09-21021 September 1998 Informs That Staff Completed Review of follow-up Actions Identified in Memo from Bw Sheron to Ba Boger, on Dymanic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood ML20197C8041998-09-0202 September 1998 Informs That Braidwood Station Concurs with Proposed Encl Response to NRC Re RPV Integrity at Braidwood & Byron Stations ML20151V2951998-09-0202 September 1998 Informs That Braidwood Station Concurs with Encl Proposed 980904 Util Response to NRC Re IPEEE ML20197C8301998-09-0101 September 1998 Informs That Rev 2 to Calculation BYR98-109/BRW-98-339-E Has Been Reviewed & Found Acceptable for Transmittal to Nrc. Draft Util Ltr Re Thermo-Lag Ampacity Derating Factor Calculation,Encl ML20237D4331998-08-21021 August 1998 Notification of 980903 & 04 Meetings W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Related to Byron & Braidwood Improved Std TSs Conversion,Including Section 3.3,beyond Scope Issues,Closeout Packages & Amends to Current TSs ML20196D7211998-08-0404 August 1998 Responds to 980720 Memo from Sj Collins to Lj Callan Re When & How Mesac Approved.Licensee Installed Mirco Electronic Surveillance & Calibration (Mesac) Sys Measurement & Test Equipment as Backup Sys to Normal M&TE ML20196D7711998-07-22022 July 1998 Discusses Staff Review of Braidwood Mesac System ML20249A2231998-06-12012 June 1998 Notification of 980625-26 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Re Byron & Braidwood Improved Std TSs Conversion ML20216B6731998-05-11011 May 1998 Discusses Closure of TAC M94439 for Braidwood,Unit 1,steam Generator Replacement ML20217P0731998-04-29029 April 1998 Forwards NRC Operator Licensing Exam Repts 50-456/98-304(OL) & 50-457/98-304(OL) (Including Completed & Graded Tests) for Tests Administered on 980413-15 ML20217P0131998-04-29029 April 1998 Forwards NRC Approved Operator Licensing Exam (Facility Outline & Initial Exam Submittal & as-given Operating Exam) for Tests Administered During Wk of 980413 ML20217E3881998-04-23023 April 1998 Notification of 980506 & 07 Meetings W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Technical Issues Re Plants Improved STS Conversion ML20216H3401998-03-17017 March 1998 Notification of 980331-0402 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Reviewer Comments on Byron & Braidwood Improved Std TS Submittal ML20216H6971998-03-17017 March 1998 Notification of 980326 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co in Lisle,Il to Discuss Comed Request to Consolidate near-site Emergency Operations Facility Into Single Central EOF ML20203G8551998-02-23023 February 1998 Notification of 980305 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Status of Byron & Braidwood Licensing Issues ML20198J6881998-01-0707 January 1998 Forwards NRC Operator Licensing Exam Rept w/as-given Written Exam for Tests Administered During Wk of 971006 at Plant ML20198G4921998-01-0707 January 1998 Forwards Facility Submitted Outline,Initial Exam Submittal & as Given Operating Exam for Test Administered During Wk of 971006 at Plant ML20202D2221997-11-25025 November 1997 Notification of Meeting W/Ceco on 971211 in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed Mod to Methodology for Estimating SG Tube Leakage Attributable to Outer Diameter Stress Corrosion Crack Indications Restricted from Burst for Plant SGs ML20202E5831997-11-25025 November 1997 Notification of 971215 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co in Rockville,Md to Review Schedule for Listed Plants Improved Std TS Conversion & Supplemental Submittals ML20203C3621997-11-25025 November 1997 Revised Notification W/New Starting Time of Meeting W/Ceco on 971215 in Rockville,Maryland to Discuss Review Schedule Byron & Braidwood Improved TS Conversion & Supplemental Submittals ML20236N5111997-10-22022 October 1997 Fowards Staff Response to 960912 TIA Re Containment Spray Additive Sys Conformance W/Design Basis & Tss.Analysis Concluded That 2,400-2,600 Ppm in RWST Acceptable ML20217K8271997-10-16016 October 1997 Notification of 971024 Meeting W/Util to Discuss Results of Comed Investigation Into Sensitivity of Proposed voltage- Dependent Growth Rates to Binning Strategy for ODSCC Indicators ML20212A1501997-10-15015 October 1997 Forwards Response for NRC RAI Re SG Interim Plugging Criteria 90 Day Rept for Braidwood,Unit 1 Sixth Refuel Outage (A1R06).Station Concurs W/Response as Proposed for CE ML20217D4261997-09-30030 September 1997 Informs of Scheduled Visits W/Nuclear Services at Gpu on Nov 14th & Visit at Commonwealth Edison on Dec 3rd & Would Like to Receive Any Info Available.Supporting Documentation Encl ML20217B3901997-09-23023 September 1997 Forwards Questions Re Ceco Submittal of Revised SG Tube Rupture Analysis for Byron,Unit 1 & Braidwood,Unit 1 ML20149L1901997-07-22022 July 1997 Notification of 970723 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co in Rockville,Md to Discuss Results of Spring 1997,Braidwood,1 SG Tube Eddy Current Insp.Time of Meeting Rescheduled ML20149F2731997-07-0303 July 1997 Notification of 970723 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Results of Spring 1997 Plant,Unit 1 SG Tube Eddy Current Insp Including Determination of Impact of Data ML20138D2781997-04-28028 April 1997 Notification of 970430 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Results of EC Insps of Plant SGs Conducted During Present Refueling Outage ML20217D5461997-04-18018 April 1997 Forwards Partially Withheld Background Briefing Package in Preparation for 970425 Meeting Between Comed & Commission IA-97-178, Forwards Partially Withheld Background Briefing Package in Preparation for 970425 Meeting Between Comed & Commission1997-04-18018 April 1997 Forwards Partially Withheld Background Briefing Package in Preparation for 970425 Meeting Between Comed & Commission ML20147J2391997-04-0909 April 1997 Notification of Meeting on 970416 W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Overall Response & Present Addl Details Re Performance Indicators Used to Monitor Performance Stations ML20236N0071997-04-0707 April 1997 Responds to Request for TS Interpretation on Containment Vent & Drain Valves at Braidwood ML20138J7671997-02-0505 February 1997 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Generic Fundamentals Exam Section of Written Operator Licenseing Exam on 970409. Ltr W/Copy to Chief,Operator Licensing Branch Must Be Submitted to Listed Address in Order to Register Personnel ML20149M6901997-01-19019 January 1997 Notification of 970128 Meeting W/Commonwealth Edison Co to Discuss Licensee Proposed Program for Use of Mixed Oxide Fuel ML20133J4821997-01-15015 January 1997 Notification of 970123 Meeting W/Licensees in Rockville,Md to Discuss Contents of Plants TS Conversion Submittal, Provide Staff Comments Based on Initial Screening Review & Discuss Review Schedule ML20133J5811997-01-15015 January 1997 Notification of 970122 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Licensee Status of Program for Replacement & Operation of New SG at Byron 1 & Braidwood 1 ML20196D8671997-01-0202 January 1997 Submits Review of Ad Hoc NRR Dpv Review Panel Re 961017 Memo Dpv on Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood ML20196D8011997-01-0202 January 1997 Forwards NRR Ad Hoc Dpv Review of Recipient Differing Professional View Re Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood,Per 961017 Memo ML20196D8881997-01-0202 January 1997 Provides Results of Review of Dpv That Was Expressed in 961017 Memo Re Dynamic Testing of Instrumentation Channels at Braidwood 1999-09-01
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% .j ,e# 7ss noostvELT ROAD CLEN ELLYN. ILLINOl$ 60137 November 7, 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR: E. T. Pawlik, Director, 0ffice of Investigations Field Office, RIII FROM: Charles H. Weil, Investigation and Compliance Specialist
SUBJECT:
ALLEGATION RE: HARASSMENT OF L. K. COMSTOCK INSPECTORS AT BRAIDWOOD (DOCKET N0. 50-456; 50-457 (AMS N0. RIII-85-A-0072)
This matter was discussed with you on March 29, 1985, anc it was concludea that an investigation by OI:RIII was not warranted. However, you indicated an interest in being apprised of trie results of Region III's inspection of that matter. Enclosed for your information/ action is a copy of-the Region III Inspection Report. Please inform me of any action initiated by 01:RIII into this matter.
J Charles H. Weil Investigation and l
Compliance Specialist l
Enclosure:
Inspection Report No. 50-456/8502I )
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J0LIET HERALD' NEWS s
- July 24, 1985 ins pec':or .ic en it.ies won,t be protectec By Cindy Wojdyla Professionan l>wple for the Public interest, which Herald-News Writer represents citizen groups. The firm is representing
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Bridget Rorem, of Essex, one of two people who has Electrical inspectors at the Braidwood Nuclear Power Station who cifum they nave been haranneo f M enWW We sdn s heense app!!cctic:t The most recent contention filed is the harass.
will not be given a blanket protection order to
.. ment charge, which was accepted by the board tigating the harassment charges i we y of m.dnesday. The "harassment spectors meluded contention threats of vic,lence, verbal says abuse say more than 25 of the electrical quality control abuse, tennination of employment, transfer to unde-inspectors at the station have complained to the sirable jobs or work m areas where quality deficien-Nuclear Regu! story Commission about pressure to approve deficient work. ," widespread caes could not be noted, assignments to perform The inspectors work for LK. Comstock, the burdensome or me,nial *apecial projects, and other adverse treatment.
contractor hired to do the electrical work on the One Coinstock quality control supuvisor was 54.11 billion Commonwealth Edison station. termmated for mistreatment ofinspectors but "sys-The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board denied the general protection request Wednesday during a tematic, harassment continues at Comstock to the ~
present, Guild s group asys.
prehearing licensing conference for the station. Law.
Edison spokeswoman Irene Johnson sa,d i the rence Brenner, chairman of the board, said protec. '
Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Edison have tion may be granted on a case.by-case basis at a mechanisms set up to deal with harassment com-lan time plaints. Edison attorney Michael L Miller said there Attorney Robert Guild said he was disappointed was inadequate documentation of the charges to get by the ruling. "We want them (the inspectors) to be free to come forward and give the board the evi- the matter before the board.
dence of what they have experienced," Guild said. Other contentrons filed include:
E Critietsm of the quality assurance program at "A number of people have told us they fear retalia-tion and won't come forward unless they're given .the station. Edison officials have admitted some some protection." The harassment issue is a critical problems and have set up programs to remedy them.
5 Rorem has filed a contention listmg what one* Guild said.
.. should be included in Edison's evacuation plan for "If these people aren't free to do their job . the the station. The plan will be available in August.
whole sptem of assunng that the plant is built E The owner of Bob Neiner Farms near the safely is undemunedl* he said. '
station has filed a contention to limit the size of the Lven if the protection order had been granted, electrical transmission lines. Edison said it will not the names of the workers would have to be revealed install the more powerful lines that Neiner objects to those accused of harassing them so they could to, but it may in the future.
prepare a defense during licensing hearings ached- B Neiner says the proximity of the Illinois Cen-uled to begm m October, Brenner said. tral Railroad lines presents a hazard. The railroad is But Guild said he would have preferred the used to transport flake TNT from the Joliet Army inspectors had the protection of the board. Anyone Ammunition Plant. More hazardous materials may violating the ruling would have been subject to be manufactured there in the future. An explosion contempt orders and severe penalties, he said. on the railroad could affect the plant.
Brenner told Guild that simply bringing the All of the contentions will come before the board matter to the board is protection enough for the during the hearings, which may last up to a year.
inspectors. Now that the matter is in the public eye, The board is the judicial arm of the Nuclear Regula.
future harasiunent would be obvious, he said. tory Commission. It is one of three bodies that must Guild works for a law firm called Business and give a recommendation for a start up license.
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%g g that evidence'will be heard in a able jobs or work in areas where someone to feel they are harsMb .
m Jan. 20 hearing into Braidwood quality deficiencies could not be when in fact they.are being urged, construction ' practices. At that noted, assignments to perform strongly to do the job their Q ,
Quality centrol inspectors who time, the board will rule on the burdensome or menial 'special player is requiring," Smith m.
Q at $4.1 B - l ss Cassel Jr. a lawyer for ' men ent _ a d-treat-NRC has raised its own conM nuclear power plant under con.
group, ;isaid abuses David Smith, a spokesman for about whether Braidwood was:-
i 4 '. struction in Wm County 'were the tizens againer insparents ibr reporting , Commonwealth Ed(ison Co., owner builttheso commission that it will operate Anadtandely.
i punished or thrnmensind a Chicago In 1983 citimans group charged Yvadaanday. safety vloiations were widespmad and operator of the facility 60 Edison $100,000 for serious qualityf Business and PrnAmasianal Peo.y and etic, casting doubts on , miles southwest of Chicago, said: control failures in installing safety i
pie for the Public Intenst said that the of an ongoing re- "True, a nuinber of Comtock e ,9' at least 25 in= par *nes working for - Ine of Braidwood construc. quality controlinspectors did come ~Comstock quipmentisata the plant.
the L.K. Comstock Engineering tion ordered by the NRC in 1984. to the NRC, but it is my belief that company. Danbury, Omuy' W Co., the electrical contractor at i A document filed with the NRC harassment and intimidation was Braidwood, .have compiminad to - hearing panel charged that since not the only subject. Therefore, to ,,, NRC hea s . for ' Bra l g
federal authorities about "herass-; August,1984, 25 Comstock inspec- .say that was all they went to see o g , 4, , t ment and latimidation by Com- tors have complained to the NRC the NRC about is simply not cor-stock sup'ervisors." about abuses. rect. W Edim hl MD - ~ -'
could delay getting the first of 4Wei L The - ; -- was made Tues- " Harassment and retaliatory Smith said he knew of only two reactors at the station irto ;.
' day before a-Neclear Regulatory treatment included threats of vio- sffidavits from workers charging tion. The first reactor is F. -
Conernimminn [NRC] Ateenic Licen- Isnos, verbal abuse, ten mination of - i,uch abuses. to be in operation in October,M t sing and Sedety Board,which ruled 41.ca, transfer to undesir-
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