05000254/FIN-2012010-01
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| Description | During the Phase I inspection of Commitment Items (IR 05000265/2012008; ML12129A226), the inspectors identified the licensee was not performing visual examinations in accordance with the ASME code. The inspectors identified this through direct observation, review of the work orders used to perform these examinations and interviews with the appropriate plant personnel. The commitment to perform visual examinations in accordance with the ASME Section XI code applies to the following programs: B.1.23 One Time Inspection Ventilation Systems, Compressed Gas Systems, SBLC Chemistry Program; B.1.24 Selective Leaching; B.2.8 Periodic Inspection of Plant Heating Steam; and B.2.9 Periodic Inspection of Components Subject to Moist Air Environments. The Commitment Item specifically states, The inspection will be performed in accordance with ASME Code requirements. Certified NDE examiners will conduct a VT-3 visual inspection (VT-1 for the Selective Leaching program, these inspections will consist of visual inspection consistent with ASME Section XI VT-1 visual inspection requirements.). For visual examinations performed in accordance with the code, ASME section XI IWA 2210 requires visual examination be performed in accordance with ASME Section V Article 9. This section requires a procedure be used when performing visual examinations that include instructions on how the visual inspection is to be performed as well as illumination and instruments to be used. ASME Section XI has specific requirements associated with the different levels of visual examinations (VT-1 or VT-3) including distance, illumination, and character card resolution requirements. Contrary to this the licensee did not perform the VT-1 or VT-3 examinations in accordance with written procedures which documented the requirements for lighting, distance and other key parameters as well as acceptance criteria. Failure to do so did not ensure an ASME qualified process is used and clear requirements are provided and met. The licensee submitted a Commitment Item change to clarify their position, indicating the intent was to have a qualified person performing the inspection, not to perform the examination in accordance with the requirements of the code. The licensee also indicated ASME requirements were verbally communicated to the examiners during their pre-job brief therefore, ensuring compliance with the code. In a letter dated May 18, 2012 (ML# 12173A423) the licensee requested a Commitment Item change. NRR staff subsequently issued a Request for Additional Information (ML 12291A831) and is awaiting the licensees response in order to make a decision regarding these Commitment Items. Therefore, this issue is considered unresolved pending resolution of the above issue. |
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
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| Report | IR 05000254/2012010 Section 4OA5 |
| Date counted | Dec 31, 2012 (2012Q4) |
| Type: | URI: |
| cornerstone | Mitigating Systems |
| Identified by: | NRC identified |
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| Inspectors (proximate) | A Stone B Jose D Betancourt E Sanchez G O'Dwyer J Bozga J Corujo Sandin J Gilliam N Feliz Adomob Cushmanb Jose C Lipa C Phillips J Bozga R Murrayc Mathewsc Phillips J Wojewoda K Carrington M Learn M Mitchell R Jickling R Murray T Bilik V Myers B Palagi C Lipa |
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