IR 05000254/1979016
| ML19249E638 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 08/21/1979 |
| From: | Chrissotimos N, Spessard R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19249E632 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-254-79-16, 50-265-79-14, NUDOCS 7910020081 | |
| Download: ML19249E638 (6) | |
Text
.
,
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
REGION III
Report No.
50-254/79-16; 50-265/79-14 Docket No.
50-254; 50-265 License No.
~
Licensee: Commonwealth Edison Company P. O. Box 767 Chicago, IL 60690 Facility Name: Quad-Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 Inspection At: Quad-Cities Site, Cordova, IL Inspection Conducted: June 28 - August 2, 1979
/
X.d o n-K >
tj 7 3//77
- -
/
Inspector:
N. J. C issotimos f
><>+c d.
kJ//77 Approved By:
R. L. S ssard, Chief Reactor Projects Section 1 Inspection Summary Inspection on June 28 - August 2, 1979 (Report No. 50-254/79-16; 50-265/79-14)
Areas ' inspected: Routine, announced resident inspection of maintenance, plant operations, physical protection - aecurity organization, physical protection -
physical barriers, physical protection - access control (identification, autho-rization, badging, search, and escorting), physical protection - communications, review and followup on licensee event reports, calibration of components not required by Technical Specifications, fire protection, follovup on IE Bulletins, training, followup on Headquarters Reque: ts and followup on outstanding inspec-tion items. The inspection involved 146 inspector-hours on site by one LRC inspector.
Results: Of the 14 areas inspected, no items of noncompliance were identified.
o o2 0021 m
- Oy
-
n J
.
.
DETAILS
-
1.
Persons Contacted
- N.
Kalivianakis, Superintendent T. Tamlyn, Assistant Superintendent Operations K. Graesser, Assistant Superintendent Administrative D. Bax, Assistant superintenden Maintenance
- L.
Gerner, Technical Staff Supe: isor
,
G. Conschack, Senior Operating Engineer
- J. Heilman, Quality Assurance, Operations The inspector also interviewed several other licensee employees, including shift engineers and foreman, reactor operators, technical staff personnel and quality control personnel.
- Denotes those present at the exit interview on August 2, 1979.
2.
Liccusee Action on Previous Inspection Findings (Closed) Open Iten (254/79-03; 265/79-03): Procedure inadequacy.
The inspector verified the change of Procedure QRS-500-3 which now clarifies when Reactor Water Samples are to be taken.
3.
Maintenance The inspector, through direct observations and record review is monitoring the ongoing preventive maintenance activites being per-formed on the Residual Heat Removal Service Water Pumps and verified that activities being accomplished are by qualified personnel; that plant status, safety controls and tagging operations appeared adequate; and verified that associated limiting conditions for operation are being met in accordance with Technical Specifications.
No items of noncompliance were ideneified.
4.
Plant Operations The inspector reviewed the plant cperations including examinations of control room log books, routine patrol sheets, shift engineer log book, equipment outage logs, special operating orders, and jumper and tagout logs for the month of July, 1979.
The inspector observed plant operations during two offshifts during the month of July, 1979.
The inspector also made visual observations of the routine surveil-lance and functional tests in progress during the period.
This review was conducted to verify that facility operations were in conformance with the requirements established under Technical Speci-fications, 10 CFR, and Administrative Procedures.
A review of the licensee's deviation reports for the period was conducted to verify-2-
,-
pi9 LCi a
.
.
,
that no violations of the licensee's Technical Specifications were
made. The inspector conducted a tour of Units 1 and 2 reactor buildings and turbine buildings throughout the period and noted that the monitoring instrumentation was recorded as required, radiation controls were properly established, fluid leaks and pipe vibretions were minimai, seismic restraint oil levels appeared adequate, equip-ment caution and hold cards agreed with control room records, plant housekeeping conditions / cleanliness were adequate, and fire hazards were minimal.
The inspector observed shif t turnovers to verify that plant and component status and problem areas were being turned over
_
to relieving shift personae 1.
The inspector observed sampling and chemical analysis of water chemistry samples to verify that water chemistry was being maintained in accordance with Technical Speci-fications.
No itens of noncompliance were identified.
5.
Physical Protection - Security Organization The inspector verified by observation and personnel interview (once during each operating shift) that at least one full time member of the security organization who has the cathority to direct the physical security activities of the security organization wes onsite at all times; verified by observation that the security organization was properly manned for all shifts; and verified by observation that members of the security organization were capable of performing their assigned tasks.
There were no weapons qualifications conducted during this monthly inspection.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
6.
Physical Protection - Physical Barriers The inspector verified that certain aspects of the physical barriers and isolation zones conformed to regulatory requirements and commit-ments in the physical security plan (PSP); that gates in the protected area were closed and locked if not attended; that doors in vital area barriers were closed and locked if not attended; and that isolation zones were free of visual obstructions and objects that could aid an intruder in penetrating the protected area.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
7.
Physical Protection - Access Control (Identification, Authorization, Badging, Search, and Escorting)
The inspector verified that all persons and packages were identified and authorization checked prior to entry into the protected area (PA), all vehicles were properly authorized prior to entry into a PA, eli persons authorized in the PA vere issued and displayed-3-
,
-7
,
uam
.ve
.
-
identification badges, records of access authorized conformed to the
'
PSP, and all personnel in vital areas were authorized access; verified that all persons, packages, and vehicles were searched in accordance to regulatory requirements, the PSP, and security procedures; verified that persons authorized escorted access were accompanied by an escort when within a PA or vital area; verified that vehicles autho-rized escorted access were accompanied by an escort when within the PA; and verified by review of the licensee's authorization document that the escort observed above was authorized to perform the escort function.
,
No items of noncompliance were identified.
8.
Physical Protection - Communications The inspector verified by observation (during each operating shift)
that communications checks were conducted satisfactorily at the beginning of and at other prescribed time (s) during the security personnel work shift and that all fixed and roving posts, and each member of the response team successfully communicate from their remote location; and verified that equipment was operated consistent with requirements in the PSP and security procedures.
No items of noncompliance were idcatified.
9.
Review and Followup on Licensee Event Reports Through direct observations, discussions with licensee personnel, and review of records, the following event reports were reviewed to determine that reportability re',uirements were fulfilled, immediate corrective action was accomplished, and corrective action to prevent recurrence had been accomplished in accordance with Technical Specifications.
Unit 1 RO 79-09/03L, dated February 28, 1979, "RHR Bed Plate Drains Did Not Fully Close" RO 79-20/03L, dated June 20, 1979, "MSIV Closure Timing Exceeding Technical Specification Limit" RO 79-21/03L, dated June 27, 1979, "Drywell To Suppression Chamber Vacuum Breaker System Breaker Trip" Unit 2 RO 79-08/03L, dated May 4, 1979, " Torus Level Below Technical Specification Limit"
_4_
em m
bd
.o a
.
.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
- 10.
Review of Units 1 and 2 Calibrations The inspector reviewed the licensee's program for Units 1 and 2 calibrations to determine whether the calibration of components and equipment associated with safety-related systems and/or functions not identified in the technical specifications as requiring cali-bration at a specific frequency are calibrated.
The inspector
. verified through record review that calibration of these components is at a scheduled frequency and that calibrat.4ons have been performed and satisfactory results recorded for all identified components.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
11.
Fire Protection The inspector verified; the cleanliness of the diesel generator 1/2 room; the cleanliness of the fire pump diesel pedestals; that hose station F-110 has a nozzle; that three fire service explosion smoke ejectors and portable ducting is provided; air breathing on site is capable of meeting requirements, and that reserve DC control power feed is maintained deenergized at the supply and load end.
These findings are in accordance with items 16, 47, 36, 58, 67 and 69 of Fire Protection Evaluation "NRC Staff Positions."
No items of noncompliance were identified.
12.
IE Bulletins The inspector reviewed action taken by the licensee with regard to bulletins to verify that responses represent the action taken by the licensee.
The IE Bulletins reviewed include the following:
79-01 - Environmental Qualification of Class IE Equipment 79-03 - Longitudinal Weld Defects in ASME SA-312 Type 304 Stainless Steel Pipe Spools Manufactured by Youngstown Welding and Engineering Company 79-04 - Incorrect Weights for Swing Check Valves Manufactured by Velan Engineering Corporation 79-09 - Failures of GE Type AK-2 Circuit Breaker in Safety Related Systems-5-
} v v' 9
^
.
._
.
..
79-10 - Requalification Training Program Statistics
'
79-11 - Faulty Overcurrent Trip Device in Circuit Breakers for Engineered Safety Systems The licensee's actions and responses to the above IE Bulletins were found to be acceptable.
IE followup on other IE Bulletins is in progress. Additionally, the licensee's electrical qualification documentation (IEB 79-01) may be subject to further inspection by a RIII specialist inspector.
.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
13.
Training The inspector through direct interview with licensee male and female technicians / craftsman ascertained that experience levels and training received were adequate. The inspector also verified f. hat female employees are provided instructions concerning prenatal radiation exposure.
No items of nonccrpliance were identified.
14.
Followup on Headquarters Requests Temporary Instruction 2515/26, "'Jarification of Administrative Controls on Defeat of Safety Actuation Signals During antainment Purging." The inspector verified that the licensee has received the NRR generic letter and has reviewed the administrative controls, necessary to prevent the improper manual defeat of safety actuation signals, in accordance with the subject letter.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
15.
Exit Interview The inspector met with licensee representatives (denoted in Para-graph 1) at the conclusion of the inspection on August 2, 1979 and summarized the scope and findings of the inspection activities.
-6-n
,g y
GuL J