ML20245L108

Forwards Enforcement Conference Rept 50-440/89-20 on 890607 Insp Rept 50-440/89-16 on 890502-0602 & Notice of Violation. Concerns Raised That Appropriate Radiation Surveys Not Made & That wk-old Survey Used for Initial Entry

ML20245L108
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	06/28/1989
From:	Norelius C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Kaplan A CLEVELAND ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING CO.
Shared Package
ML20245L111	List: IR 05000440/1989020 ML20245L108 ML20245L122
References
EA-89-112, NUDOCS 8907050379
Download: ML20245L108 (3)

See also: IR 05000440/1989020

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JUN 2 81989

Docket No. 50-440

EA 89-112 1

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating

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ATTN: Mr. Alvin Kaplan {

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Vice President 3

Nuclear Group I

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Perry, OH 44081 I

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This refers to an Enforcement Conference conducted by Dr. Carl J. Paperiello,

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members of your staff on June 7, 1989, at the Region III Office in Glen Ellyn, j

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Illinois, to discuss work performed in the vicinity of an unusually high,  !

localized radiation field on March 24, 1989, and the potential for an j

overexposure as a result of inappropriate radiological controls over this i

work. Details of this matter are documented in NRC Inspection Report 1

No. 50-440/89016(DRSS).

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After review of the information presented at the Enforcement Conference by

you and your staff, we have determined that a substantial potential for an

overexposure did not exist in this case because the high radiation fields were

very localized and the nature of the work made it unlikely that the workers i

spent a significant amount of time in those fields. This determination was l

made only after considerable deliberation, which reflected the seriousness

l which we believe this matter represented. We are particularly ccncerned that

appropriate radiation surveys were not made, that a week-old survey was used

to allow the initial entry into the work area, that except for your dose

reconstruction, your followup of this incident lacked aggressiveness and depth,

and that we were not informed of this significant breakdown in your radiation

protection program. We expect that the lessons-learned from this incident will

be incorporated in your training program in an attempt to preclude future

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similar problems. Recurrences of these problems may result in escalated

enforcement in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy.

l During this inspection (Inspection Report No. 50-440/89016), certain of your

activities appeared to be in violation of NRC requirements, as described in

the enclosed Notice, A written response is required.

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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of

this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be

placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not

subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget

as reouired by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.

We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.

Sincerely,

ORIGINAL SIGNED BY C. E. NOREllVS

Charles E. Norelius, Director-

Division of Radiation Safety

and Safeguards

Enclosures:

1. Notice of Violation

2. Inspection Report

No. 50-440/89016(DRSS)

3. Enforcement Conference Report

No.50-440/89020(DRSS)

cc w/ enclosures:

F. R. Stead, Director, Nuclear

Support Department

M. D. Lyster, General Manager,

Perry Plant Operations Department

R. A. Newkirk, Manager,

Licensing and Compliance Section

S. F. Kensicki, Director, Perry

Plant Technical Department

H. Ray Caldwell, General

Superintendent Nuclear Operations

DCD/DCB(RIDS)

Licensing Fee Management Branch

Resident _ Inspector, RIII

Terry J. Lodge, Esq.

James W. Harris, State of Ohio

Roger Suppes, Ohio

Department of Health

A. Grandjean, State of Ohio,

Public Utilities Commission

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