ML20203B695

Forwards Insp Rept 70-7002/98-201 on 980105-09.No Violations Noted.Insp Consisted of Facility Walk Through,Selective Exams of Procedures & Records,Interviews W/Personnel & Observations

ML20203B695
Person / Time
Site:	Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant
Issue date:	02/17/1998
From:	Ting P NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	John Miller UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORP. (USEC)
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ML20203B698	List: ML20203B695 ML20203B700
References
70-7002-98-201, NUDOCS 9802240391
Download: ML20203B695 (2)

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. Mr. J. H. Mill:r "

Vics Prtsid:nt - Production - February 17, 1998 Unitrd Stat:s Enrichm:nt Corporation Two Democracy Center 6903 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817

SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT 70-7002/98-201 1-

Dear Mr. Miller:

-This refers to the chemical process safety inspection conducted from January 5-9,1998, at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. The purpose of the inspection was to determine the effectiveness of the facility's chemical process safety program. At the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with senior members of plant management.

Areas reviewed during the inspection are identified in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of facility walk through, selective examinations of procedures and records, interviews with personnel, and observations. Based on the results of this inspection, no violations of NRC requirements were identified.

in accordance with the NRC's " Rules of Practices," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the appropriate NRC Public Document Room. Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely, Original signed by Philip Ting Philip Ting, Chief Operations Branch Division of Fuct Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket 70-7002

Enclosure:

As stated s

cc w/ enclosure

D. l. Allen, Portsmouth General Manager R. W. Gaston, Portsmouth Regulatory Affairs Manager S. A. Polston, Paducah General Manager W. E. Sykes, Paducah Regulatory Affairs Manager R. M. De Vault, DOE

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SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT 70-7002/98-201

Dear Mr. Miller:

l This refers to the chemical process safety inspection conducted from January 5-9,1998, at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. The purpose of the inspection was. to determine the effectiveness of the facility's chemical process safety program. At the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with senior members of plant management.

Areas reviewed during the inspection are identified in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of facility walk through, selective examinations of procedures and records, interviews with personnel, and observations. Based on the results of this inspection, no violations of NRC requirements were identified.

In accordance with the NRC's " Rules of Practices," a copy of th;s letter and its enclosure will be placed in the appropriate NRC Public Document Rcom Should you have any questions concerning this ;nspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely, 4

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l Philip Ting, Chief Operations Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket 70-7002

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/ enclosure:

D.1. Allen, Portsmouth General Manager R. W. Gaston, Portsmouth Regulatory Affairs Manager S. A. Polston, Paducah General Manager W. E. Sykes, Paducah Regulatory Affairs Manager R. M. De Vault, DOE

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