IR 05000295/2019001

IR 05000295/2019001(DNMS); 05000304/2019001(DNMS) Zion Nuclear Power Station

ML20080J249
Person / Time
Site:	Zion  File:ZionSolutions icon.png
Issue date:	03/18/2020
From:	Michael Kunowski NRC/RGN-III
To:	Hinkley B ZionSolutions
Edwards R
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IR 2019001
Download: ML20080J249 (16)

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March 18, 2020

SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000295/2019001(DNMS);

05000304/2019001(DNMS) - ZION NUCLEAR POWER STATION

Dear Mr. Hinkley:

From January 23, 2019, to February 19, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

conducted an inspection at the permanently shut down Zion Nuclear Power Station (ZNPS) in Zion, Illinois. The purpose of the inspection was to determine whether decommissioning activities were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection, which were discussed with members of your staff on Feb 19, 2020.

During the inspection period, the NRC inspectors reviewed the following aspects of onsite activities: self-assessments, audits, and corrective actions; decommissioning performance; occupational radiation exposure; inspection of remedial and final surveys; radioactive waste treatment, and effluent and environmental monitoring; and solid radioactive waste management and transportation of radioactive materials. The inspection consisted of an examination of activities at the site as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations. Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, observation of work activities, and interviews with personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC identified two Severity Level (SL) IV violations of NRC requirements. However, because of the very low safety significance and because the issues were entered into your corrective action program (CAP), the NRC is treating the issues as Non-Cited Violations (NCVs), in accordance with Section 2.3.2 of the NRC's Enforcement Policy.

No response is required for the NCVs. However, if you contest the violation or significance of the NCVs, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region III; and the Director, Office of Enforcement. This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rhex Edwards of my staff at 630-829-9722.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Michael A. Kunowski, Chief Materials Control, ISFSI, and Decommissioning Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety Docket No: 50-0295; 50-0304 License No: DPR-39; DPR-48 Enclosure:

IR 05000295/2019001(DNMS);

05000304/2019001(DNMS);

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