ML20009D888

Forwards IE Insp Repts 50-329/81-12 & 50-330/81-12 on 810518-22 & Notice of Violation

ML20009D888
Person / Time
Site:	Midland
Issue date:	07/10/1981
From:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Jackie Cook CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
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NUDOCS 8107240465
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See also: IR 05000329/1981012

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Gentlemen:

This refers to the special team inspection conducted by Mr. C. C. Uilliams

and other members of this office on May 18-22, 1981, of activities at the

Midland Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, authorized by NRC Ccastruction Permits

No. CPPR-81 and No. CPPR-82 and to the discussion of our findings with you

and others of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

This was an indepth inspection to examine the implementation status and

effectiveness of the current QA Program, to determine whether previously

identified quality assurance problems were sufficiently precluded from

occurrance in other areas, and to ascertain whether management involvement

in the QA Program was sufficient and effective. The enclosed copy of our

inspection report identifies areas examined during the inspection. Within

these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of pro-

cedures and representative records, observations, and interviews with

personnel.

During this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in non-

compliance with NRC requirements, as specified in enclosed Appendix A.-

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written response, submitteo under oath or affirmation, it required.

Although eight items of noncompliance were identified during this inspec-

tion, it is our judgement that the scope and depth of this NRC inspection

was such that the identified noncompliances do not contravere our conclusion

that Consumers Pcwer Company has established an effective organization for

the management of construction and implementation of quality assurance at

the site. The noncompliances associated with the piping support area of

the inspection were considered the most adverse findings, and precipitatec

the issuance of an Immediate Action Letter (IAL) dated May 22, 1981.

(Attached as Exhibit A to this report.)

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Based on a July 9, 1981 telephone conversation with you and Messrs. R. Knop

and C. Williams of my staff, in response to our request, you agreed to the

immediate release of this letter and the enclosures, to the NRC's Public

Document Room.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 your response to this letter

will also be placed in the Public Document Room.

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

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No. 50-329/81-12 and

No. 50-330/81-12

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