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IR 05000321-07-003, 05000366-07-003, on 04/01/2007 - 06/30/2007, Edwin I. Hatch, Units 1 and 2, Quarterly Integrated Report
ML072120177
Person / Time
Site: Hatch  
Issue date: 07/30/2007
From: Scott Shaeffer
NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB2
To: Madison D
Southern Nuclear Operating Co
References
IR-07-003
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July 30, 2007

SUBJECT:

EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000321/2007003 AND 05000366/2007003

Dear Mr. Madison:

On June, 30 2007, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed integrated inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on July 12, 2007, with yourself and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. However, two licensee-identified violations, which were determined to be of very low safety significance, are listed in the report. NRC is treating these violations as non-cited violations (NCVs)

consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy because of the very low safety significance and because you have entered them into your corrective action program. If you deny these NCVs, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory commission, ATTN.: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region II; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Hatch Nuclear Plant.

SNC

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosures, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Scott M. Shaeffer, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-321, 50-366 License Nos.: DPR-57 and NPF-5

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 05000321/2007003 and 05000366/2007003 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

REGION II==

Docket Nos.:

50-321, 50-366 License Nos.:

DPR-57 and NPF-5 Report Nos.:

05000321/2007003, 05000366/2007003 Licensee:

Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Facility:

Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Location:

Baxley, Georgia 31515 Dates:

April 1 - June 30, 2007 Inspectors:

D. Simpkins, Senior Resident Inspector J. Hickey, Senior Resident Inspector C. Rapp, Senior Project Engineer R. Lewis, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02 and 1R17)

N. Merriweather, Senior Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02 and 1R17)

C. Peabody, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02 and 1R17)

G. Gardner, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02 and 1R17)

Approved by:

Scott M. Shaeffer, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000321/2007-003, 05000366/2007-003; 04/1/2007-06/30/2007; Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear

Plant, Units 1 and 2, Quarterly Integrated Report The report covered a three-month period of inspection by resident inspectors, a project engineer, and four reactor inspectors. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process.

NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

Violations of very low safety significance, which were identified by the licensee, have been reviewed by the inspectors. Corrective actions taken or planned by the licensee have been entered into the licensees corrective action program. These violations and corrective actions are listed in Section 4OA7 of this report.

REPORT DETAILS

Summary of Plant Status

Unit 1 operated at or near 100% Rated Thermal Power (RTP) for the inspection period.

Unit 2 operated at or near 100% RTP for the inspection period.

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity

==1R01 Adverse Weather

a. Inspection Scope

Seasonal Readiness Review.==

The inspectors performed a seasonal review of licensee hot weather preparations for the following two systems. The inspectors reviewed licensee procedure DI-OPS-56-0293 Hot Weather Operation, and walked down the completed portions of the procedure. In addition, the inspectors reviewed the Technical Specifications (TS), Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) and drawings D-110012, H-21033 and H-13579 to verify the following two systems would remain operable during hot weather.

  • Traveling Water Screen

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R02 Evaluations of Changes, Tests or Experiments

a. Inspection Scope

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The inspectors reviewed the seven evaluations listed in the Attachment to confirm that the licensee had appropriately considered the conditions under which changes to the facility, Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), or procedures may be made, and tests conducted, without prior NRC approval. The inspectors reviewed the evaluations and supporting information such as calculations, analyses, the UFSAR, and drawings to confirm that the licensee had appropriately concluded that the changes could be accomplished without obtaining a license amendment. The inspectors also reviewed the 13 changes listed in the Attachment to confirm that the licensees conclusions that evaluations were not required were correct and consistent with 10CFR50.59. The inspectors also reviewed Condition Reports (CRs) to confirm that problems were identified at an appropriate threshold, were entered into the corrective action program, and appropriate corrective actions had been initiated.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R04 Equipment Alignment

a. Inspection Scope

Partial Walkdowns.==

The inspectors performed partial walkdowns of the following four systems when the opposite trains were removed from service. The inspectors checked system valve positions, electrical breaker positions, and operating switch positions to evaluate the operability of the opposite trains or components by comparing the position listed in the system operating procedure to the actual position. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

  • 1A and 1B EDGs during 1C EDG maintenance
  • 1B and 1C EDGs during 1A EDG maintenance Complete System Walkdown. The inspectors performed a complete walkdown of the following system. The inspectors performed a detailed check of valve positions, electrical breaker positions, and operating switch positions to evaluate the operability of the system or components by comparing the required position in the system operating procedure to the actual position. The inspectors also interviewed personnel and reviewed control room logs to verify that alignment and equipment discrepancies were being identified and appropriately resolved. Documents reviewed are listed in the

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b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R05 Fire Protection

a. Inspection Scope

Fire Area Tours.==

The inspectors toured the following 12 risk significant plant areas to assess the material condition of the fire protection and detection equipment, verify fire protection equipment was not obstructed and that transient combustibles were properly controlled. The inspectors reviewed the Fire Hazards Analysis drawings H-11846 and H-11847 to verify that the necessary fire fighting equipment, such as fire extinguishers, hose stations, ladders, and communications equipment, were in place. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

  • DC Switchgear Rooms Control Building (CB) 130'
  • Transformer Rooms CB 130'
  • LPCI Inverter Rooms CB 147'
  • Control Room CB 164'
  • Control Room Roof CB 180'
  • Unit 1 RCIC Pump and Turbine Room RB 87'
  • Unit 1 Working Floor and MG Set Rooms RB 158'

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R06 Flood Protection Measures

a. Inspection Scope

Internal Flooding.==

The inspectors reviewed the FSAR and the individual plant examination to determine the plant areas that were susceptible to internal flooding events. The inspectors performed a detailed walkdown of the following area to determine potential sources of internal flooding and the condition of penetrations and sumps in the rooms.

  • Unit 1 HPCI Room External Flooding. The inspectors reviewed the FSAR and Individual Plant Examination for plant design features that protect against external flooding and licensee procedure 10AC-MGR-013-00, Inclement Weather Policies, to verify the licensees flood mitigation plans and equipment were consistent with the design requirements and risk analysis assumptions. The inspectors reviewed the material condition of flood protection barriers and exterior walls to verify they would perform their intended function.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification

a. Inspection Scope

Resident Quarterly Observation.==

The inspectors observed the performance of licensee simulator scenario LT-SG-51072-02, which included loss of generator stator cooling and turbine runback, reactor scram, loss of feedwater, loss of RCIC and HPCI, and Emergency Depressurization. The inspectors reviewed licensee procedures 10AC-MGR-019-0, Procedure Use and Adherence, and DI-OPS-59-0896, Operations Management Expectations, to verify formality of communication, procedure usage, alarm response, control board manipulations, group dynamics, and supervisory oversight. The inspectors attended the post-exercise critique of operator performance to assess if the licensee identified performance issues were comparable to those identified by the inspectors. In addition, the inspectors reviewed the critique results from previous training sessions to assess performance improvement.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness

a. Inspection Scope

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The inspectors reviewed the following two maintenance activities associated with structures, systems, and components to assess the licensees implementation of the Maintenance Rule (10 CFR 50.65) with respect to the characterization of failures and the appropriateness of the associated (a)(1) or (a)(2) classification. The inspectors reviewed operator logs, associated CR, Maintenance Work Orders (MWO) and the licensees procedures for implementing the Maintenance Rule to determine if equipment failures were being identified, properly assessed, and corrective actions established to return the equipment to a satisfactory condition. Documents reviewed are listed in the

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  • Unit 1 and 2 Drywell Pneumatics System

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

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The inspectors reviewed the following four Plan of the Day (POD) documents and one reliability outage activity listed below to verify that risk assessments were performed prior to components being removed from service. The inspectors reviewed the risk assessment and risk management controls implemented for these activities to verify they were completed in accordance with licensee procedure 90AC-OAM-002-0, Scheduling Maintenance, and 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4). For emergent work, the inspectors assessed whether any increase in risk was promptly assessed and that appropriate risk management actions were implemented.

  • POD for the week of 04/07-04/13
  • POD for the week of 04/14-04/20
  • POD for the week of 05/05-05/11
  • POD for the week of 05/12-05/18
  • 1C EDG Outage 5/29-06/01

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R15 Operability Evaluations

a. Inspection Scope

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The inspectors reviewed the following five operability evaluations and compared the evaluations to the system requirements identified in the Technical Specifications (TS)and the FSAR to ensure operability was adequately assessed and the system or component remained available to perform its intended function. Also, the inspectors assessed the adequacy of compensatory measures implemented as a result of the condition. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

  • Unit 2 Standby Gas Treatment Heater Capacity
  • Unit 1 Standby Gas Treatment Heater Capacity
  • 1C EDG Outboard Bearing Cover Plate Broken Bolt
  • Unit 2 Crossflow Alarm Band Adjustment

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications

a. Inspection Scope

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The inspectors evaluated engineering change packages for the following six modifications to evaluate the modifications for adverse effects on system availability, reliability, and functional capability. Documents reviewed included procedures, engineering calculations, modification design and implementation packages, work orders, site drawings, corrective action documents, applicable sections of the living FSAR, supporting analyses, TSs, and design basis information. The inspectors additionally reviewed test documentation to ensure adequacy in scope and conclusion.

The inspectors verified that as-built notice (ABN) details were incorporated in licensing and design basis documents and associated plant procedures. The inspectors also reviewed selected CRs and three self-assessments associated with modifications to confirm that problems were identified at an appropriate threshold, were entered into the corrective action process, and appropriate corrective actions had been initiated and tracked to completion. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

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Control Signals and Licensing Basis

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Equipment Protection, Operations, Flowpaths, and Control Signals

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Structural

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Materials/Replacement Components, Equipment Protection, Operations, and Pressure Boundary

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Energy Needs, Materials and Replacement Components, Control Signals, and Structural

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Materials/Replacement Components, Operations, Licensing Basis, and Failure Modes

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R19 Post Maintenance Testing

a. Inspection Scope

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For the following nine post maintenance tests, the inspectors reviewed the test scope to verify the test demonstrated the work performed was completed correctly and the affected equipment was functional and operable in accordance with TS requirements.

Following the maintenance activities, the inspectors reviewed equipment status and alignment to verify the system or component was available to perform the required safety function. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

  • 1P33R274A SBGT Heat Tracing Controller Replacement
  • 2P41F339B 2C EDG PSW Outlet AOV replacement
  • 2R43F024C 2C EDG Starting Air Compressor Discharge Check Valve Air Leak
  • 2E41F006 HPCI Injection MOV Grease Inspection

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R20 Refueling and Outage Activities

a. Inspection Scope

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The inspectors performed a review of Operating Experience Smart Sample (OpESS FY2007-03, Crane and Heavy Lift Inspection, supplemental guidance for inspection procedure 71111.20. The inspectors reviewed the information available for heavy lifts performed during the Unit 1 Spring 2007 refueling outage. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

==1R22 Surveillance Testing

a. Inspection Scope

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The inspectors reviewed licensee surveillance test procedures and either witnessed the test or reviewed test records for the following seven surveillances to determine if the scope of the test adequately demonstrated the affected equipment was operable. The inspectors reviewed these activities to assess for preconditioning of equipment, procedure adherence, and equipment alignment following completion of the surveillance. The inspectors reviewed licensee procedure AG-MGR-21-0386, Evolution and Pre-and Post-Job Brief Guidance, and attended selected briefings to determine if procedure requirements were met. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

Surveillance Tests

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness

1EP6 Drill Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

For the following emergency plan drill, the inspectors observed licensee activities in the simulator, Technical Support Center, and Operations Support Center to verify implementation of licensee procedure 10AC-MGR-006-0, Hatch Emergency Plan. The inspectors reviewed the classification of the simulated events and the development of protective action recommendations to verify these activities were conducted in accordance with licensee procedure 73EP-EIP-001-0, Emergency Classification and Initial Actions. The inspectors also reviewed licensee procedure 73EP-EIP-073-0, Onsite Emergency Notification, to verify the proper notifications were made. The inspectors attended the post-exercise critique to assess the licensees effectiveness in identifying areas of improvement. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified 1EP7 Force-on-Force Drill Evaluation

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors observed licensee performance during one site emergency preparedness drill in the Technical Support Center. This drill was in conjunction with a Force-on-Force inspection. The inspectors observed communications and event classification and notification activities to verify these activities were conducted in accordance with licensee procedures 73EP-EIP-001-0 and 73EP-EIP-073-0. The inspectors also observed portions of the post drill critique to determine if their observations were also identified by the licensee evaluators. This drill meets the requirements for a resident Emergency Preparedness drill in accordance with IP 71114.06.

b. Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems

.1 Daily Screening of Corrective Action Items

As required by Inspection Procedure 71152, Identification and Resolution of Problems, and in order to help identify repetitive equipment failures or specific human performance issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the licensees corrective action program. This review was accomplished by either attending daily screening meetings that briefly discussed major CRs, or accessing the licensees computerized corrective action database and reviewing each CR that was initiated.

.2 Annual Sample Review

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors performed a detailed review of the following CR to verify the full extent of the issue was identified, an appropriate evaluation was performed, and appropriate corrective actions were specified and prioritized. The inspectors evaluated the CR against the licensees corrective action program as delineated in licensee procedure NMP-GM-002, Corrective Action Program, and 10 CFR 50, Appendix B. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

  • 2006105934, 1A RHR and Core Spray Room Cooler not meeting heat removal acceptance criteria

b. Findings and Observations

No findings of significance were identified. The apparent cause adequately assessed the cause of external fouling and documented the multiple cleaning techniques used to achieve satisfactory results. The apparent cause was revised to incorporate the results of action items as the action items were completed. The action items resulting from the apparent cause addressed weaknesses in the cleaning maintenance guidance, verified the design heat transfer basis, provided the option to pursue a design change if needed, and procured a replacement cooler. Overall, the apparent cause and corrective actions were adequate.

.3 Semi-Annual Trend Review

a. Inspection Scope

The inspectors performed a review of the licensees Corrective Action Program and associated documents to identify trends which could indicate the existence of a more significant safety issue. The review was focused on repetitive equipment issues, but also considered the results of inspector daily CR screening, licensee trending efforts, and licensee human performance results. The review nominally considered the six month period of January 2007 through June 2007 although some examples extended beyond those dates when the scope of the trend warranted. The inspectors also reviewed several CRs associated with operability determinations which occurred during the period. The inspectors compared and contrasted their results with the results contained in the licensees two latest quarterly trend reports. Corrective actions associated with a sample of the issues identified in the licensees trend reports were reviewed for adequacy. The inspectors also evaluated the trend reports against the requirements of the licensees corrective action program as specified in licensee procedure NMP-GM-002, Corrective Action Program, and 10 CFR 50, Appendix B.

Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.

b.

Assessment and Observations The inspectors compared the licensee Quarterly Trend Report with the results of the inspectors daily CR screening and did not identify any discrepancies or potential trends that the licensee had failed to identify.

4OA3 Event Followup

.1 (Closed) LER 05000366/2005-001; Both Inboard and Outboard Main Steam Isolation

Valves for the A Penetration Failed Local Leak Rate Test On February 2, 2005, the Unit 2 A Main Steam Line Primary Containment Isolation Valves failed its local leak rate test (LLRT). The cause of the failure for the inboard valve was degradation of the valve internals. The outboard valve failed due to testing methodology. The inboard valve was repaired, and both valves tested satisfactorily.

This condition was documented in CR 2005101459. No findings of significance were identified. Although this condition was a violation of regulatory requirements, no performance deficiency was identified. Therefore, this violation is not subject to enforcement.

.2 (Closed) LER 05000366/2005-002-01; Secondary Containment Bypass Leakage

Requirements Exceeded On March 2, 2005, both the inboard and outboard Reactor Coolant Isolation Cooling steam supply valve failed their LLRTs. The cause of the failure was degradation of valve internals. The valves were repaired and tested satisfactorily. This condition was documented in CR 2005103579. No findings of significance were identified. Although this condition was a violation of regulatory requirements, no performance deficiency was identified. Therefore, this violation is not subject to enforcement.

.3 (Closed) LER 05000366/2006-003; High Pressure Coolant Injection System Inoperable

Due To Leaking Check Valve On May 16, 2006, the licensee identified leakage from the HPCI pump discharge check valve during surveillance testing. The cause of the leak was an improperly installed spacer ring resulting from not following the check valve repair maintenance procedure.

The spacer ring was replaced and no leakage was confirmed in subsequent testing.

This licensee-identified finding is more than minor because it affects the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone. The enforcement aspects of the violation are discussed in Section 4OA7.

.4 (Closed) LER 05000321/2006-002; Non-Conservative Test Method Results in Condition

Prohibited by Technical Specifications On June 2, 2006, the licensee identified the testing methodology for verifying the Main Control Room Environmental Control System outside air flow rate was non-conservative and resulted in actual air flow rate to be above the TS limit. The cause of the event was inadequate procedural guidance to measure the air flow to obtain an accurate value.

The test procedure has been modified to include additional detail on the test location and methodology to use during the test. This violation is more than minor because it affected the Procedural Quality attribute of the Barrier Integrity cornerstone. The enforcement aspects of the violation are discussed in Section 4OA7.

4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit

On July 12, 2007, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. Dennis Madison and the other members of his staff who acknowledged the observations. The inspectors confirmed proprietary information was not provided or examined during the inspection.

4OA7 Licensee-identified Violations

The following findings of very low safety significance (Green) were identified by the licensee and are violations of NRC requirements which meet the criteria of Section VI of the NRC Enforcement Policy, NUREG-1600, for being dispositioned as NCVs.

  • 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Criterion V, Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings, required that activities affecting quality shall be prescribed and accomplished in accordance with procedures. Contrary to this, between May 2003 on May 2006, a spacer ring was not installed correctly in the Unit 2 HPCI pump discharge check valve. This condition was documented in CR 2006105462. This finding is of very low safety significance because the leakage through the mechanical joint was small compared to the capacity of the pump and design flow requirements.
  • TS Surveillance 3.7.4.4 requires control room makeup air flow to be less than or equal to 400 cubic feet per minute in the pressurization mode. Contrary to this, on June 2, 2006, the licensee determined the surveillance test methodology was not accurate and non-conservative. This condition was documented in CR 2006106040. This finding is of very low safety significance because the radiation exposure to the occupants of the control room during an accident would be within the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix A General Design Criteria 19 Control room.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee personnel

M. Ajluni, Plant Support Manager
J. Dixon, Health Physics Manager
S. Douglas, Plant Manager
B. Goodwin, Engineering Manager
G. Johnson, Operations Manager
J. Lewis, Training and Emergency Preparedness Manager
D. Madison, Hatch Vice President
J. Thompson, Nuclear Security Manager
R. Varnadore, Maintenance Manager
R. King, Engineering Supervisor for Modifications
V. Shaw, E-Fin Supervisor
S. Kirk, Design Supervisor, Corporate

LIST OF ITEMS

OPENED AND CLOSED

Closed

05000366/2005-001 LER Both Inboard and Outboard Main Steam Isolation Valves for the A Penetration Failed Local Leak Rate Test (4OA3.1)
05000366/2005-002 LER Secondary Containment Bypass Leakage Requirements Exceeded (4OA3.2)
05000366/2006-003 LER High Pressure Coolant Injection System Inoperable Due To Leaking Check Valve (4OA3.3)
05000321/2006-002 LER Non-Conservative Test Method Results in Condition Prohibited by Technical Specifications (4OA3.4)

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED