IR 05000358/1982003
| ML20050J798 | |
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| Site: | Zimmer |
| Issue date: | 03/29/1982 |
| From: | Hunter D, Spessard R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| ML20050J752 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-358-82-03, 50-358-82-3, NUDOCS 8204140197 | |
| Download: ML20050J798 (7) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION III
Report No. 50-358/82-03(DPRP)
Docket No. 50-358 License No. CPPR-88 Licensee: Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company 139 East 4th Street Cincinnati, OH 45201 Facility Name:
Wm. H. Zimmer Nuclear Power Station Meetings At: Region III Office, Glen Ellyn, IL (February 9, 1982),
Wm. H. Zimmer Power Station (February 12, 1982), and by telephone (February 19, 1982)
Meetings Conducted: February 9 12, and 19, 1982 N
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R. L. Spessard, Director O lL1 Y3'
i Division of Project and Resident Programs Meeting Summary Meetings on February 9, 12, and 19, 1982 (Report No. 82-03(DPRP))
Meeting Subjects: A meeting was held at the Region III office on February 9, 1982, to discuss the status of the Quality Confirmation Program (QCP), the Immediate Action Letter (IAL) issued on April 8, 1981, the Pre-operational Test Program and plans, certain recent inspection findings, and other general matters.
Also meetings were held onsite on February 12, 1982, and by telephone on February 19, 1982, to discuss staff qualifications and inspection procedures.
A total of 76 NRC man-hours were involved in the meetings.
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DETAILS l
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Persons in Attendance l
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
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R. Sylvia, Vice President, Nuclear Operations
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R. Sager, Quality Assurance Manager
- M. J. Rulli, Director, Quality Confirmation Program
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Corbin, Staff Engineer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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A. Barrett, Project Inspector
- E. R. Schweibinz, Project Inspector
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E. Foster, Invastigator
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F. Christianson, Senior Resident Inspector
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P. Gwynn, Resident Inspector
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R. Hunter, Chief, Projects Section 2B
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F. Warnick, Director, Enforcement and Investigation Staff
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F. Streeter, Chief, Projects Branch 2
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B. Davis, Deputy Regional Administrator
- J. G. Keppler, Regional Administrator
- Attended meeting in Region III Office on February 9, 1982.
+ Attended meeting at the Zimmer site on February 12, 1982.
' Participated in the telephone meeting conducted on February 19, 1982.
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Management Meeting on February 9, 1982 a.
The licensee presented the status of the Quality Confirmation Program (QCP) as follows:
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(1) Task I - Structural Steel: 66% complete with estimated completion date of June 4, 1982.
The discussion included the need to verify the proper location and materials of all high strength beams. This is an open item pending review and onsite inspection (358/82-03-01).
(2) Task II - Weld Quality: 45% complete with estimated.
completion date of June 4, 1982.
(3) Task III - Heat Number Traceability:
29% complete with
. estimated completion date of June 4, 1982.
(4) Task IV - Socket Weld Fitup:
61% complete with estimated completion date of April 9, 1982.
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(5) Task V - Radiographs: 93% complete with estimated completion date of April 2, 1982.
The licensee stated that about half of the 4700 radiographs reviewed revealed inadequate shimming of penetrameters.
(6) Task VI - Cable Separation:
32% complete with estimated completion date of May 28, 1982.
(7) Task VII - Nonconformances (NRs):
39% complete with estimated completion date of May 15, 1982.
The area of the " punch list" items was discussed, including the development of a procedure for reviewing the outstanding
" punch list" items for consideration as changes performed outside engineering and the issuance of NRs.
This is an open item pending review of the activity (358/82-03-02).
Additionally, the licensee indicated that the letters to present and former QC inspectors, soliciting knowledge of voided NRs, were drafted and will be sent in the near future via certified mail. This is an open item pending further review by the inspectors (358/82-03-03).
(8) Task VIII - Design Control and Verification: 85% complete with estimated completion date of April 4, 1982.
The area of control of nonconformances by Sargent and Lundy Engineering Department was discussed.
(9) Task IX - Design Document Changes:
13.8% complete with estimated completion date of May 28, 1982.
The licensee stated that the task was extremely difficult because of the problem with relating the Design Document Changes (DDCs) to the specific inspection performed. The management controls were net originally set up to provide clear cross-referencing of the documentation.
(10) Task X - Subcontractor QA Programs:
37% complete with estimated completion date of April 16, 1982.
(11) Task XI - Audits:
28% complete with estimated completion date of April 16, 1982.
The licensee plans to submit reports to Region III as the individual tasks are completed.
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The licensee presented the status of the Immediate Action Letter (IAL) items as follows.
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(1) Item 1 - Quality Assurance Staffing The licensee stated that the Quality Assurance Department (QAD) staff size and technical expertise had been addressed.
The QAD staff had been increased from 6 on April 8, 1981, to 39 by May 18, 1981, and to 204 as of February 3, 1982.
The need to establish fully documented job descriptions and personnel qualifications for CG&E QAD and contractor personnel was discussed in detail with the licensee. Recent inspections revealed that the area requires further improvement. Needed improvements were discussed onsite on February 12, 1982, and by telephone on February 19, 1982 (see Paragraph 3 for details).
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Item 2 - Independence and Separation Between Kaiser Construction and Kaiser QA/QC The licensee stated that, in addition to the operation of the Kaiser Construction and QA/QC Departments, Kaiser was in the process of reorganizing the site Kaiser QA Department to include four QA groups consisting of QA Engineering, QA Administration, QA Inspection, and QA Records. The managers of these groups will report to the site Kaiser QA Manager.
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Item 3 - QC Inspections The licensee stated that CG&E is continuing to perform 100%
re-inspection of QC inspections conducted by contractors other than Catalytic, Inc.
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Item 4 - QC Inspection Procedures The licensee stated that the Phase I QC inspection procedures were reviewed by qualified design engineers and QA personnel, and the continuing Phase Il review was to be completed by February 28, 1982.
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The need to improve the QC inspection procedures were I
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Item 5 - Training I
The licensee-required training on new procedures and practices and refresher training has been completed.
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Item 6 - Deviations from Codes and FSAR Statements l
The licensee stated that the construction QC group and the design change procedures were reviewed and revised. A Sargent and Lundy Project Instruction concerning identifi-cation of changes or deviations from industry codes and
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standards and deviations from design calculations has been issued and training on the inspection was completed on August 14, 1981. This is an open item pending review of the procedures (358/82-03-04).
Additionally, the licensee prepared a CG&E Owners Project Procedure regarding deviations from the Codes and FSAR.
This is an open item pending review of the procedures (358/82-03-05).
(7) Item 7 - Voiding of Nonconformance Reports The licensee stated that the review of the procedures had been accomplished and the disposition of the Nonconformance Reports will be processed within the QCP.
(8) Item 8 - QA/QC Records The licensee stated that CG&E has established control of the quality records.
(9) Item 9 - Conditions Adverse to Quality The licensee stated that CG&E QA receives a copy of each Nonconformance Report and Surveillance Report.
(10) Item 10 - Audit Program The licensee stated that the audit program has been reviewed and revised and the audit group established. The IAL items have been audited and the QCP audit is scheduled for February 23, 1982. This is an open item pending further review of the revised audit program (358/82-03-06).
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The licensee provided a revised preoperational test program schedule.
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Management Meetings on February 12 and 19, 1982 During the onsite meeting on February 12, 1982, and the telephone meeting on February 19, 1982, the area of management verification of QA Department and contractor staff qualifications was discussed in detail based on ANSI N45.2.6-1978 and Regulatory Guide 1.58.
The licensee made the follbwing commitments to (1) ensure staff qualifi-cations and certifications are adequately evaluated and documented based on predetermined requirements (e.g., job descriptions and task analyses), and (2) ensure adequate inspection procedures have been utilized:
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Step 1 - CG&E and Contractor Personnel Qualification Requirements Review, approve, and issue QA personnel qualification procedures; complete the QAD organizational chart identifying all department positions; and complete all QAD job descriptions based on the
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procedures and organization chart.
Provide the appropriately qualified personnel in the areas where deficiencies are apparent.
This step is to be completed by February 23, 1982.
(This method-ology will be utilized regarding the review of the remaining CG&E staff.)
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Step 2 - Level III Personnel Certifications Level III personnel will be provided certificates of qualification based on the pre-determined written duties and responsibilities.
The licensee indicated that at least eight persons with Level III qualifications appear to be warranted to encompass the disciplines and assignments within the QA Department. This step is to be completed by February 26, 1982.
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Step 3 - Level I and II Certifications Other personnel below Level III will be provided certificates of qualification to the appropriate Level I or II position based on the pre-determined written duties and responsibilities. This step is to be completed by March 10, 1982.
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Step 4 - Current Phase I and Phase II Inspection Procedures Provide a re-review of all Phase I and Phase II inspection procedures now in effect for specific procedure adequacy and upgrading. Any identified procedure inadequacies will be evaluated for impact on on-going work and on all previously accomplished work activities. This step is to be completed by March 19, 1982.
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Step 5 - Superseded Phase I Procedures Provide a re-review of all superseded Phase II inspection procedure revisions and all superseded Phase I procedures and revisions for adequacy evaluating the deficiencies for impact on completed work activities. This step is to be completed by April 19, 1982.
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Step 6 - QCP Procedures and Activities The review of the QCP procedures and activities utilizing the same criteria, will be completed by March 26, 1982. Any
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deficiencies identified during the review with regards to the
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ongoing work activities and the QCP will be dispositioned within the QA Program with appropriate verification or confirmation.
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Additional Items Discussed on February 19, 1982 a.
QCP Tasks I.11, III.6, IV.3.
and V.5 require NRC/ Region III
" concurrence" concerning the approval dispositions of the nonconformace reports (NRs).
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I Reviews and discussions revealed that concerning the above four specific items, it is only necessary for the NRC/ Region III to be provided the NRs for review at the time the licensee review process is completed. The following statement should be sub-stituted for the " concurrence" statement in each of the four items:
... provide copies of the proposed dispositions of the NRs to the NRC/ Region III for review at the time the licensee review process is completed.
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The licensee was informed that the use of statistical sampling programs within the QCP will require NRC approval of the methods utilized to establish confidence levels, c.
The licensee response to the Notice of Violation associated with IE Inspection Report No. 50-358/81-13, dated November 24, 1981, was discussed.
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