ML18096B092
| ML18096B092 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 11/06/1992 |
| From: | Joyner J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Miltenberger S Public Service Enterprise Group |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18096B093 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9211180024 | |
| Download: ML18096B092 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000272/1992015
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Docket Nos. 50-272
50-311
50-354
Mr. Steven E. Miltenberger
Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
P. 0. Box 236
Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038
Dear Mr. Miltenberger:
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Subject: NRC Combined Inspection Nos. 50-272/92-15; 50-311/92-15; 50-354/92-15
An unannounced inspection of the radiological controls program at the Salem and Hope Creek
Nuclear Generating Stations was conducted by Messrs. R. L. Nimitz and D.G. Mann on
September 21 - October 2, 1992. The findings of the inspection were discussed with Messrs.
J. Hagan, T. Cellmer, J. Clancy and other members of your staff on October 2, 1992.
Areas reviewed during the inspection were important to health and safety and are fully discussed
in the enclosed inspection report. The inspection principally focused on the adequacy and
implementation of the radiological controls program for the refueling outage at the Hope Creek
Station. The inspectors also reviewed activities at the Salem Station including the planning and
preparation for entry into the Salem Unit 1 containment at power to perform a work activity.
Areas reviewed were organization and staffing, training and qualification, ALARA, radioactive
material and contamination controls, routine radiological controls, Technical Support Center
ventilation system testing, and plant tours. Previous findings which involved both the Salem and
Hope Creek Stations were also reviewed.
Regarding the Salem Station, the inspectors identified that generally very good radiological
controls were implemented. Commendable planning and preparation for the work activity at
power in the Unit 1 containment were noted. Regarding the Hope Creek Station, the inspectors
identified that generally very good radiological controls were implemented for outage work
activities. Inspector review of actions to reduce occupational radiation exposure indicated very
good efforts were taken in this area. Regarding matters related to both stations, excellent efforts
were on-going to enhance dosimetry processing and control to address self-identified weaknesses.
In addition, the inspectors noted generally very good control of radioactive and contaminated
material and contamination at both the Salem and Hope Creek stations.
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An unresolved item opened in a previous inspection was closed. The item was opened because
of the identification of several instances of tools or equipment with detectable radioactive
contamination outside the radiologically controlled area.
Because of the minor safety
significance of the contamination involved and because of the extent of your corrective action,
we have determined that this should be treated as a license-identified, non-cited violation, in
accordance with 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix B, Section V .A. Within the scope of this combined
inspection, no safety concerns or other violations of regulatory requirements were identified.
No response to this letter is required. Your cooperation with us is appreciated.
Enclosure:
Sincerely,
Original Signed By;
James H. Joyner
James H. Joyner, Chief
Facilities Radiological Safety
and Safeguards Branch
Division of Radiation Safety
and Safeguards
NRC Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-272/92-15; 50-311/92-15; and 50-354/92-15
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S. La.Bruna, Vice President, Nuclear Operations
C. Schaefer, External Operations - Nuclear, Delmarva Power & Light Co.
C. Vondra, General Manager - Salem Operations
J. J. Hagan, General Manager - Hope Creek Operations
F. Thomson, Manager-Licensing and Regulation
L. Reiter, General Manager - QA and Nuclear Safety Review
J. Robb, Director, Joint Owner Affairs
A. Tapert, Program Administrator
R. Fryling, Jr., Esquire
M. Wetterhahn, Esquire
J. Isabella, Director, Generation Projects Department, Atlantic Electric Company
Consumer Advocate, Office of Consumer Advocate
Tom Dwyer, Public Safety Consultant, Lower Alloways Creek Township
K. Abraham, (2)
Public Document Room (PDR)
Local Public Document Room (LPDR)
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
NRC Resident Inspector
State of New Jersey
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