ML20129H248
| ML20129H248 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 06/03/1985 |
| From: | Norelius C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Dewitt R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20129H250 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8506070527 | |
| Download: ML20129H248 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000255/1985009
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JUN 3
1985
Docket No. 50-255
Consumers Power Company
ATTN: Mr. R. B. DeWitt
Vice President - Nuclear
Operations
212 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine inspection conducted by Messrs. E. R. Swanson,
R. L. Higgins and Miss C. D. Anderson of this office during the period of
April 9 through May 6, 1985 at the Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant
. authorized by NRC Provisional Operating License No. DPR-20, and to the
discussion of our findings with Mr. J. F. Fir 11t and others of your staff
at the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during
-the inspection.
Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
examination of procedures 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 the enclosed Appendix. A
written response is required.
We considered the need for escalated enforcement action with regard to the
circumstances surrounding the isolation of the safeguards pump room cooler.
We concluded that the safety significance of this event did not warrant
escalated enforcement action.
However, we are concerned with your failure
to properly evaluate the safety significance of your actions.
In your
response to the violation described in Enclosure 1 to this letter, please
describe the measures you will take to cause safety evaluations to be made
prior to modifying the plant / systems as described in the FSAR.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and the enclosures (s)
will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter (and accompanying Notice) are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
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We will. gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Or'iginal signed by C.E. !!arelius*
C. E. Noreifus, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosures:
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Appendix, Notice
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Inspection Report
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