ML20126C478

Forwards Insp Rept 50-155/85-04 on 850520-23.No Noncompliance Noted.Discussion of Exercise Weaknesses Also Encl

ML20126C478
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Site:	Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date:	06/11/1985
From:	Paperiello C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Dewitt R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
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ML20126C480	List: IR 05000155/1985004 ML20126C478
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JUN 1 1 1985

Docket No. 50-155

Consumers Power Company

ATTN:

Mr. R. 8. DeWitt

Vice President

Nuclear Operations

212 West Michigan Avenue

Jackson, MI 49201

Gentlemen:

This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Mr. G. A. Brown and

others of this office on May 20-23, 1985, of activities at Big Rock Point

Nuclear Plant authorized by NRC Operating License No. OPR-6 and to the

discussion of our findings with Mr. D. P. Hoffman and others of your staff

at the conclusion of the inspection.

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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.

No items of noncompliance with NRC requirements were identified during the

course of this inspection.

However, one weakness was identified which will

need corrective action by your staff.

This weakness is summarized in the

Appendix to this letter.

As required by 10 CFR 50, Appendix E (IV.F.) any

weaknesses that are identified must be corrected.

Accordingly, please advise

us within 45 days of the date of this letter of the corrective actions you

have taken, or plan to take, regarding this weakness, including the estimated

date of completion.

The responses directed by this letter are not subject to the clearance

procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork

Reduction Act, PL 96-115.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of

this letter and the enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

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

Sincerely,

C. J. Paperiello, Chief

Emergency Preparedness and

Radiological Protection Branch

Enclosures:

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Appendix, Exercise

Weakness

2.

Inspection Report

No. 50-155/85004(DRSS)

cc w/ enclosures:

D. J. VandeWalle, Director

' Nuclear Licensing

D. P. Hoffman, Plant

Superintendent

DMB/ Document Control Desk (RIDS)

Resident Inspector, RIII

Ronald Callen, Michigan

Public Service Commission

Nuclear Facilities and

Environmental Monitoring

Section

D. Matthews, EPB, OIE

W. Weaver, FEMA, Region V

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Appendix

EXERCISE WEAKNESS

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As_ indicated in Volume 9 Section 9.2.4.3.C of the licensee's emergency plan,

one of the objectives is to assess offsite radiological conditions during and

following ar, emergency.

The licensee failed to demonstrate the capability to

meet this objective during this exercise.

The EOF was unable to effectively

' coordinate the offsite monitoring teams to locate the plume centerline and

edges.

(155/85004-01)

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