The following is a summary of information provided by the MISTRAS Group via fax:
On June 10, 2021, calibration certificates for an acoustic emission (AE) instrument were found to have been falsified (reference Notice of Violation 99902109/2023-201-02). The AE system was used for testing of lift rigs used for reactor head and internals. A 10 CFR Part 21 evaluation was initiated on June 15, 2021, and is now essentially complete. The final report will be made available by November 1, 2023.
The following reactor plants were affected: DC Cook, Kewaunee, Surry, Millstone, North Anna, Robinson, Oconee, Arkansas Nuclear One, Beaver Valley, Turkey Point, St. Lucie, Seabrook, Shearon Harris, Vogtle, Farley, Sequoyah, Watts Bar, and Prairie Island.
For questions, contact Donald D. Smith, Quality Assurance Director, MISTRAS Group, Inc., (630) 418-7301, donald.d.smith@mistrasgroup.com
- UPDATE ON 10/31/2023 AT 1403 EDT FROM DONALD SMITH TO ERIC SIMPSON***
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone:
The final report will be delayed. The final report will be made by November 10, 2023, instead of the original date of November 1, 2023.
Notified R1DO (Bickett), R2DO (Miller), R3DO (Ruiz), R4DO (Roldan-Otero), and via email: Part 21 Reactors.
- UPDATE ON 11/10/2023 FROM DONALD SMITH TO ADAM KOZIOL***
MISTRAS Group Quality Assurance Director submitted evaluation of nonconformance report.
Notified R1DO (Eve), R2DO (Miller), R3DO (Ruiz), R4DO (Warnick), and Part 21 Reactors (email).