ML20155K267

Forwards Insp Repts 50-454/98-21 & 50-455/98-21 on 981013-16.No Violations Noted.Inspectors Observed Poor Housekeeping in Radwaste Bldg & Noted Large Amount of Processed Waste Stored There

ML20155K267
Person / Time
Site:	Byron
Issue date:	11/05/1998
From:	Shear G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
Shared Package
ML20155K272	List: IR 05000454/1998021 ML20155K267
References
50-454-98-21, 50-455-98-21, NUDOCS 9811130157
Download: ML20155K267 (3)

See also: IR 05000454/1998021

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November 5, 1998

Mr. Oliver O. Kingsley

President, Nuclear Generation Group

Commonwealth Edison Company

ATTN: Regulatory Services

Executive Towers West lil

1400 Opus Place, Suite 500

Downers Grove,IL 60515

. SUBJECT: NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORTS 50-454/98021(DRS);

50-455/98021(DRS)

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On October ;i, *.898, the NRC completed an inspection of the radiation protection program at

your Byron Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. The results of this inspection were discussed on

that date with Mr. Levis and other members of your staff. The enclosed report presents the

results of that 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. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective

examinations of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, ano

observation of activities in progress. Specifically, the inspection was a review of the

as-low-as-is-reasonably-achievable (ALARA) planning and radiation work permit programs, and

the whole body counting and screening programs. In addition several open items were

reviewed and closed.

Based on the results of this inspection, no violations of NRC requirements were identified. The

NRC has determined that the ALARA planning, radiation work permit, and the whole body

' counting and screening programs were effectively implemented. However, the inspeciors

= observed poor housekeeping in the radioactive waste building and noted a large amo'Jnt of

processed waste stored there. This was discussed with your staff during the inspection and it is

our understanding that actions are being implemented to improve the condition of the

radioactive waste building. We will continue to monitor your efforts in this area.

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

enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

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R. Krich, Regulatory Services Manager

D. Greene, Licensing Director

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K. Graesser, Site Vice President

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B. Adams, Regulatory Assurance Manager ,

R. Hubbard, MHB Technical Associates ,

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