IR 05000254/1979020
| ML17174B201 | |
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| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 09/11/1979 |
| From: | Chrissotimos N, Spessard R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| ML17174B199 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-254-79-20, 50-265-79-17, NUDOCS 7910240049 | |
| Download: ML17174B201 (6) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION.
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REGION III
Report No.'50-254/79-20; 50-265/79-17 Dock.et Ko. 50-254; 50-265. *
Licensee: Coumonwealth Edison Company P. 0. Box 767 Chicago, IL 60690 License No. DPR-29; DPR-30 Facility Name:
Quad-Cities, Units 1 and 2 Inspection At:
Cordova, Illinois Inspection Conducted:
August 3-3.1, 1979
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Inspector: *"N~-J. *07(;;;;;~~ ~
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Approved By:
lL L. s~/l~rd, Chief Reactor Projects Section 1 Inspection Sumnary Inspection Aug~st 3-31, 1979 (Report No. 50-254/79-20; 50-265/79-17)
Areas Inspected:
Routine, unannounced resident inspection of maintenance; plant operations; physical protection-security organization, physical barriers, access control (identification, authorization, badging, search, and escorting), and comnunications; review and followup on licensee event reports; _revie* of scheduled emergency drill; surveillance of core power distribution limits; theD11al power evaluation; radiation protection; radioactive waste systems operation; and seismic restraint and suppression pool modification The inspection involved 160 inspector-hours onsite by one NRC inspecto Results:
lo it.ems of noncompliance were identifie DETAILS Persons Contacted
- N. Xalivianakis, Superintendent T. Tamlyn, Assistant Superintendent Operations
- K. Gr,aesser, Assistant Superintendent Administrative D. Bax, Assistant Superintendent Maintenance
- I.. *Gerner, Technical* Staff Supervisor G. Conschack, Senior Operating Engineer
- J. Heilman, Quality Assurance, Operations lbe inspector also interviewed several other licensee employees, including shift engineers and foreman, reactor operators, technical staff personnel and quality control personne *Denotes those present at the exit interview on August 31, 197.
Maintenance Station maintenance activities of safety related systems and components
"'-ere reviewed to as certain that they are conducted in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory guides and industry codes or standards and in conformance with Technical Specification requirement The following items.were considered during this review:
the limiting conditions for operations were met while components or systems were removed frollll service; approvals were obtained prior to initiating the work; maintenance activities were accomplished using approved procedures;'maintenance activities were inspected as applicable; functional testing and/or calibrations were performed prior to returning components or systems to an operating status; quality c~ntrol records were maintained for maintenance activities; and maintenance activities were accomplished by qualified personne T'ne inspector reviewed the following completed work packages: w'R 3722-79 "RCIC Torque Switch" \\lR 3754-79 "HPCI Valve Yoke" WR 3589-79 "CRD III Valve" YR 5672-78 "Diesel Generator Pressure Switch" YR 2990-79 *.-"!orus/Drywell Pressure Indicator" WR 3443-79 "Rebuild MSIV Pilot Valve" WR 3469-79 "SJAE Suction Valve" WR 3491-79 "125VDC Battery Charger" No items of nonco!ipliance were identified.*
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The inspector reviewed the plant operations 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 August, 197 The inspector observed plant*operations during two offshifts during the month of August; 197 The inspector also made visual observations of the routine surveillance and functional tests in progress during the perio This review was conducted to verify that facility operations were in conformance with the requirements established under Technical Specifications, 10 CFR, and Administrative Procedures. A review of the licensee's deviation reports for the period was conducted to verify that no violations of the licensee's Technical Specifications were mad The inspe,ctor conducted a tour of Units 1, 2 and 3 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 vibrations were minimal, seismic restraint oii levels appeared adequate, equipment caution and hold cards agreed with control room records, plant housekeeping conditions/cleanliness were adequate, and fire hazards were minima The inspector observed shift turnovers to verify that plant and component status and problem areas were being turned over to relieving shift personnel. The inspector observed sampling and chemical analysis of water chemistry samples to verify that water chemistry was being maintained in accordance with Technical Specification The inspector also witnes.sed functional testing of the Economic Generation Control Syste System operation is permissible as per the Technical Specifications. However, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.54(i) states in part only licensed operators are permitted to manipulate the controls that directly affect reactivit When the EGC system is operational with a back up pulse signal in control, the power dispatcher who is not licensed may increase or decrease load within preset limit This appears to be in conflict with the regulation This item is considered unresolved and is being forwarded to IE for further revie (254/79-2-0-01; 265/79-17-01)
No items of noncompliance were identifie.
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 authority to direct the physical security activities of the' security organization was onsite at all times; verified by observation that the security organization was properly manned for all shifts; and verified by observation that
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.inembers of the seeurity organization were capable of performing
- their assigned task The inspector witnessed weapons qualifications conducted during this monthly irispectio No. items of noncompliance were identifie.
Physical Protection - Physical Barriers
'lbe 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 are No items of noncompliance were identifie.
Physical Protection - Access Control (Identification, Authorization, Badging, Search 2 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, all persons authorized in the PA were issued and displayed 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 proce-dures; verified that persons authorized escorted access were accom-panied by an escort when within a PA or vital area; verified that vehicles authorized 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 functio No items of noncompliance were identifie.
Physical Protection Communications The inspector verified by observation (during each operating shift)
that communications checks were conducted satisfactorily at the beginning of an& *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 procedure No items of noncompliance were identifie.
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8.. ***Review and Followup on Licensee Event Reports Through direct observations, dis*cussions with licensee personnel, and review of records, the following event reports were reviewed to determine that reportability requirements were fulfilled, immediate corrective action was accomplished, and corrective action to prevent recurrence had been accomplished in accordance with Technical Specif.ication Unit 1 RP 79-24/031, dated July 24, 1979, Pressure switch PS-1.. 1622B found to actuate less conservative than Technical Specification RP 79-25/031, dated August 13, 1979, HPCI area high temperature switch found to trip in excess of Technical Specification Unit 2 RO.79-14/031 dated July 23, 1979, RCIC Number 16 valve failed to clos The inspector witnessed the HPCI operability test and verified RCIC operability following replacement of the.torque switc RO 79-15/031, dated July 24, 1979, Torus to reactor building vacuum breaker switches less conservative than the limiting condition for operatio RO 79-13/031, dated July 12, 1979, thermal overload relay closure for RHR valv RO 79-16/031, dated August 15, 1979, HPCI area high temperature switch found to trip in excess of Technical *specification No items of noncompliance were identifie.
Emergency Drill The inspector witnessed a scheduled training and drill session involving Jane Lamb Hospital personne The drill involved hospital actions, from room preparation through patient handlin The inspector verified that RMC personnel were limited to observation, analysis and post-operation error instruction and that a training session was held prior to the drill. The inspector also verified that high range dosimeters and a high range portable monitor were in the hospital equipment cabine *
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10.* :; Surveillance of Core Power Limits/Thermal Power Evaluation
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- During the mont.h.S of July and August, 1979, the inspector verified that linear heat generation rates; core maximum peaking factors; minimum critical power ratios and the limiting average planar*
heat generation rates were all within the requirements of Technical
- SpecifJcatio.ns *. The. inspector also reviewed the results of the core thermal power evaluatio No items of noncompliance were identifie. Radiation Protection The inspector reviewed special work permits and verified through observation that the requirements were being followed for SWP 887-79 and 864-79 torus modification, 879-79 2A cleanup pump (decon shop)
and 882-77 cut and weld dummy fuel assemblie The inspector also
- verified that radiation protection instrumentation in use was operable and met calibration requirement No items of noncompliance were identifie.
Radioactive Waste Systems During the month of August, 1979, the inspector verified required water sampling was completed in accordance with established procedures and that effluent monitors were operabl No items of noncompliance-were identifie.
Seismic Analyses.for As-Built Safety-Related Piping Systems (IE Bulletin i9-14)
.The inspector observed portions of the continuing inspection program of plant piping system No items of noncompliance were identifie.
Mark I Containment Modification The inspector observed ongoing activities related to the containment modification including quality control techniques, cleanliness and safety aspects.. _ -
No items of noncompliance were identifie * 15. Exit Interview The inspector met with licensee representatives (denoted in Paragraph l)
throughout the reporting period and summarized the scope and findings of that months inspection on August 31, 197 The licensee acknowledged the inspector's comment * -- --* *-.: __ ---... -'--* -. -:
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