IR 05000270/1990200
| ML20034B084 | |
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| Site: | Peach Bottom, Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 04/20/1990 |
| From: | Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Danni Smith PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC |
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| NUDOCS 9004250306 | |
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APR 2 01993 Docket Nos. 50-277 and 50-278 Mr. D. Senior Vice President - Nuclear Philadelphia Electric Company Nuclear Group Headquarters Correspondence Control Desk P.O. Box No. 195 Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-0195
Dear Mr. Smith:
SUBJECT:
SAFETYSYSTEMTUNCTIONALINSPECTION(50-277/90200;50-278/90200)
Weareforwardingthereportofthesafetysystemfunctionalinspection(SSFI)
performed from February 5 through February 16 and February 26 through March 2, 1990, involving activities authorized by Operating License Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56 for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. The Nuclear Regulatory Comission's (NRC's) staff from the Special Inspection Branch of the Office of Nucleat Aeactor Regu'mtion, contractor personnel, and Region I personnel conducted this inspection. An exit meeting was held on March 8 1990 in which we discussed the findings with Mr. Corbin McNeill and members of your, staff.
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The Nkt inspection team assessed the operational readiness and functionality of the high-pressure coolant injection (HPCI) and the emergency service water (ESW) systems. The team paid particular attention to the details of design and design control, maintenance, operation, and testing of the applichble systems.
The inspection team concluded that design basis information for the ESW system was not adequately controlled and was not adequately snpported by sufficiently detailed analyses or by appropriate test verification. Significant concerns were identified in the design, design control, surveillance testing, and operating practices of this system. Collectively, these concerns su) ported the team's assessment that the ESW system in its existing configuration lad not been shown capable of performing its required safety function. Yout safety evaluation dated March 8, 1990 appeared to provide a sufficient technical basis to allow continued operation of Unit 3 with the ESW system isolated from i.
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A letter summarizing the major areas of concern regarding the oper-
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ability of the ESW system was sent to you on March 29, 1990, in advance of this inspection report. With regard to the HPCI system, the team concluded that.
management attentien was needed to correct the design, modification control, y
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Overall, it did not appear that your staff had adequately assessed the safety significance of design deficiencies, determined the need for safety evalua-tions, and initiated prompt corrective actions. These concerns are summarized in the Executive Suninary of the enclosed. inspection report.
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Mr. D. conducted in full compliance with KRC requirements. The apparent violations described in the enclosed inspection report are under consideration by the Region I office for enforcement action. Accordingly, no Notice of Violation is being issued at this time, and no response to this letter is required for these spparent violations. The number and characterization of apparent violations described in the enclosed inspection report may change as a result of further NRC review. You will be advised by separate correspondence of the results of our deliberations on this matter.
Your attention is also invited to the unresolved items identified in the inspection report. These matters will be pursued during future inspections.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosures noted below will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, B. A. Boger
"f4 Steven A. Varga, Director Division of Reactor Projects 1/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Enclosure:
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Single Point of Contact 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
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Philadelphia Electric Company Mr. Thomas M. Gerusky, Director ATTN: Mr. D. Miller, Vice President Bureau of Radiation Protection Peach Cottom Atomic Power Station Pennsylvania Department of Route 1. Box 208 Environmental Resources i
Delta, Pennsylvania 17314 P. O. Box 2063 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 Philadelphia Electric Company
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ATTN: Regulatory Engineer, A1-25 Mr. Albert R.-Steel, Chairman Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Board of Supervisors Route 1. Box 208 Peach Bottom Township Delta, Pennsylvania 17314 R. D. #1 Delta, Pennsylvania 17314 Resident inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Service Comission of Maryland Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Engineering Division P.O. Box 399 ATTN:
Chief Engineer Delta, Pennsylvania 17314 231 E. Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3486 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Tom Magette 475 Allendale Road Power Plant Research Program King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Department of Natural Resources B-3 Mr. Roland Fletcher Tawes State Office Building
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Nuclear Review Board Mr. J. Urban ATTN: Mr. R. J. Lees General Manager, Fuels Department Chairman Delmarva Power and Light Company
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Nuclear Group Headquarters 53-Al 800 King Street 955 Chesterbrook Road Wilmington, Delaware 19899 Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-5691
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ATTN: Mr. D. R. Helwig 20 West Courtland Street Vice President Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Nuclear Engineering and Services Correspondence Control Desk Mr. B. Gorman P.O. Box 7520 Manager-External Affairs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101 Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
P.O. Box 236 N28 Philadelphia Electric Co.
Hancocks, Bridge, New Jersey 08038 ATTN: Mr. G. A. Hunger Director Raymond L. Hovis Licensing Section 35 South Duke Street Correspondence Control Desk York, Pennsylvania 17401 P.O. Box 7520 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101 Philadelphia Electric Company ATTN: Mr. J. P. Wilson E. J. Cullen. Esquire Acting Project Manager Assistant General Counsel Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Philadelphia Electric Company RDI Box 108
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