ML20147B698

Forwards Insp Repts 50-456/96-20 & 50-457/96-20 on 961210-13.Insp Evaluated Performance of Emergency Response Organization During 961211 Plant Biennial Exercise.No Violations Noted

ML20147B698
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Site:	Braidwood
Issue date:	01/28/1997
From:	Grant G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Stanley H COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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January 28, 1997

Mr. H. G. Stanley

Site Vice President

Braidwood Nuclear Power Station

Commonwealth Edison Company l

R.R. #1, Box 84

Braceville, IL 60407

SUBJECT: NRC BRN0 WOOD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE INSPECTION

REPORTS NO. 50-456/96020(DRS); 50-457/96020(DRS) l

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Dear Mr. Stanley:

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On December 13,1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Braidwood Units 1 & 2  !

reactor facilities. The inspection evaluated the performance of your emergency response l

organization during the December 11,1996, Braidwood biennial exercise. The inspectors

discussed the findings of this inspection with you and others of your ataff on December l

13,1996.

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Based on the results of this inspection, it was determined that the overall performance of j

the emergency responsa organization was very good. Simulated events were accurately j

diagnosed, proper mitigation actions were performed, emergency declarations were timely

and accurate, and offsite agencies were notified in a timely manner. No exercise l

weaknesses, safety concerns, or violations of NRC requirements were observed. No

response to this letter is necessary, i

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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC'S " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter l

and the enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR). 1

Sincerely, )

Original Signed by Melvyn Leach (for) i

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Geoffrey E. Grant, Director

Division of Reactor Safety  ;

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Docket Nos. 50-456; 50-457

Licenses No. NPF-72; NPF-77 9

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Enclosure: Inspection Reports No.

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50-456/960.20(DRS), ,

50-457/96020(DRS) l

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Nuclear Operations Division

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H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear

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