NRC CAL – NOV (White)

On May 11, 2017, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to DTE Energy Company (DTE Energy) for a violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(q)(2) at Fermi Power Plant, Unit 2, associated with a White Significance Determination Process finding. Contrary to the requirements, DTE Energy failed to maintain the effectiveness of its emergency plan and to use adequate methods, systems, and equipment for assessing and monitoring actual or potential offsite consequences of a radiological emergency. Specifically, the licensee failed to maintain the ability to accurately declare an Emergency Action Level Classification RG-1.1, and to develop and issue accurate protective action recommendations during the implementation of the site’s Emergency Plan in response to a rapidly progressing accident.