ML20236J771

Forwards Special Allegation Review Insp Rept 50-155/87-24 on 870519-1014.No Violations Identified

ML20236J771
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Site:	Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date:	10/30/1987
From:	Hind J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Buckman F CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
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ML20236J774	List: IR 05000155/1987024 ML20236J771
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NUDOCS 8711060274
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Docket No. 50-155

Consumers Power Company

ATTN: Dr. F. W. Buckman

Vice President

Nuclear Operations

212 West Michigan Avenue

Jackson, MI 49201

Gentlemen:

This refers to'the special allegation review inspection conducted by

Mr. G, L. Pirtle of this office on May 19 through October 14, 1987,

of an allegation at the Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant authorized

by NRC Operating License No. DPR-6 and to the discussion of our

findings with Mr. H. Cooper and other members of your staff at the

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The allegation pertained to a named individual with unescorted access to the

Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant allegedly being convicted in.1982 or 1983

of possession and distribution of a controlled substance.

The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during

the inspection. The inspection consisted of a review of the investigation

.of the allegation conducted by your staff and documented in a letter, dated

September 9,.1987, submitted to NRC Region III.

No violations'of NRC' requirements were identified. However, a programmatic

weakness in reference to the vital area access control program was noted and

is addressed in the attachment to this report. You are requested to advise

us in writing, within 30 days after receipt of this letter, of your staff's

proposal and estimated completion date to resolve the concern.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commissions regulations, a copy of

this letter and the inspection report, excluding the attachment, will be

placed in the NRC Public Document Room. The attachment to this inspection

report concerns a subject matter which is exempt from disclosure according

to Part 73, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 73.21. The

attachment to this report must be handled and protected in accordance with

the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21. Consequently, the attachment to this report

will not be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

The response directed by this letter is not subject to the clearance procedures  ;

of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction j

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2. Attachment: Programmatic

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