IR 05000254/1979022
| ML19257B648 | |
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| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 11/20/1979 |
| From: | Chrissotimos N, Spessard R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| 50-254-79-22, 50-265-79-19, NUDOCS 8001180034 | |
| Download: ML19257B648 (5) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
REGION III
Report No. 50-254/79-22; 50-265/79-19 Docket No. 50-254; 50-265 License No. DPR-29; DPR-30 Licensee:
Commonwealth Edison Company Post Office Box 767 Chicago, IL 60690 Facility Name: Quad-Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 Inspection At: Quad-Cities Site, Cordova, IL Inspection Condacted: October 3' November 2, 1979
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Inspector:
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'Rg..h>r>se,n Approved By:
R. L. Spessard, Chief
///2.c / 79 Reactor Projects Section 1 Inspection Summary Inspection on October 3-November 2, 1979 (Report No. 50-254/79-22; 50-265/79-19)
Are n Inspected: Routine, unannounced resident inspection of maintenance, punt operations, physical protection-security organization and access coMrei (identification, authorization, badging, search, and escorting), review and followup on licensee event reports, information meetings with local officials, GSEP review, and refueling activities.
The inspection involved 68 inspector-hours onsite by ene h3C inspector.
Results:
Of the nine areas inspected, no apparent items of noncompliance were identified.
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DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted
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Kalivianakis, Superintendent T. Tamlyn, Assistant Superintendent, Operations K. Graesser, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative D. Bax, Assistant Superintendent, Maintenance
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Gerner, Technical Staff Supervisor G. Conschack, Senior Operating Engineer
- J. Heilman, Quality Assurance, Operations The inspector also interviewed several other licensee employees, including shift engineers and foremen, reactor operators, technical staff personnel and quality control personnel.
- Denotes those present at the exit interview on November 2, 1979.
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Maintenance Station maintenance activities of safety related systems and components were reviewed to ascertain that they are conducted in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory guides and indt y codes or standards and in conformance with Technical Specifice on requirements.
The following items were considered during this review:
the limiting conditions for operations were met while components or systems were regoved from 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 statuc; quality control records were maintained for maintenance activities; and maintenance activities were accomplished by qualified personnel.
The inspector observed maintenance in progress concerning the control rod drive pump. The inspector reviewed the following completed work packages:
Q00925 HPCI Valve Q00517 IRM Instrument Repair Q00966 MSIV Pilot Valve Q00980 CRD Piston Rings Q01360 Fuel Pool Radiation Monitor Q01068 Torus Level Recorder No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Plant Operations The inspector reviewed the plant operations including examina'ims of control room log books, routine patrol sheets, shif t engine-tog book, equipment outage logs, special operating orders, and jumpm r and tagout logs for the month of October, 1979. The inspector observed plant operations during one offshift during the month of October, 1979.
The inspector also made visual observations of the routine surveillance 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 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 made.
The inspector 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 oil levels appeared adequate, equipment caution and hold cards agreed with control room records, plant housekeeping conditions / cleanliness were adequate, and fire hazards were minimal. 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 Spe.cifications.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Physical Protection - Security Organization The inspector verified by observation and personnel interview 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 the 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.
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Physical Protection - Access Control (Identification, Authorization, Badging, Search, and Escorting)
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identification badges, records of access authorized conformed to the
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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 persor-
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sit'u a PA or vital area; verified that vehicles autho-ri'e' escorted a<_ ess were accompanied by an escort when within the PA: and verified by review of the licensee's authorization document t...c tb-escort observed above was authorized to perform the escort fui n.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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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 requirements were fulfilled, immediate corrective action was accomplished, and corrective action to prevent recurrence had been accomplished in accordance with Technical Specifications.
Unit 1 RO 79-26 dated September 14, 1979, MSIV would not fully close during surveillance.
R0 79-28 dated September 24, 1979, SBLC relief valve operated below limits.
RO 79-29 dated September 29, 1979, Reactor building vent system auto closed on false signal.
R0 79-27 dated September 21, 1979, conductivity limits exceeded.
Regarding RO 79-27, the inspector verified that immediate, proper corrective action was taken and that appropriate changes to proce-dures are being initiated. This is considered a licensee identified item of noncompliance.
Unit 2 RO 79-18 dated September 5, 1979, Drywell spray valve found to trip breaker.
R0 79-19 dated September 10, 1979, Reactor building vent monitor failed downscale.
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RO 79-20 dated September 19, 1979, RHR and RCIC snubbers found with empty reservoirs.
R0 79-22 dated October 5,1979, Vacuum breaker failed to give full open indication.
No other items of noncompliance were identified.
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Information Meetings with Local Officials On October 15 and 16, 1979, representatives of the Region III Office met with the Local Officials of Cordova, Illinois and Rock Island, Illinois, to discuss the role of the NRC and the introduction of the Resident Inspector.
Region III representatives included the Deputy Director, the Reactor Projects Section Chief and the Resident Inspector.
Cordova officials included the Mayor, several of the town Trustees and the Chief of Police.
Rock Island County officials included the County Chairman, the Treasurer, Health Department representatives, the Eheriff, and a representative from the County Zoning and Building Deptrtment.
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GSEP Review Representatives from NRR and Region III met with licensee officials on October 30, 1979, to discuss publicly concerns the NRC had in regards to Quad-Cities General Site Emergency Plan.
Representatives of the State of Illinois were also present. The licensees response to identified areas of concern are expected shortly.
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Preparation for Refueling The inspector verified that prior to receipt of new fuel, approved procedures were available for receipt, inspection and storage of new fuel. The inspector verified that the new fuel had been inspected in accordance with the licensee's procedures. The inspector also verified that the submittal for reload had been submitted to NRR.
The inspector witnessed training of new fuel inspectors.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Exit Interview The inspector met with licensee representatives (denoted in Paragraph 1) throughout the month and at the conclusion of the inspection November 2, 1979 and summarized the scope and findings of the inspection activities. The licensee acknowledged the inspector's comments.
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