IR 05000482/1983017
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| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 07/15/1983 |
| From: | Johnson W, Schum W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| 50-482-83-17, NUDOCS 8308090379 | |
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APPENDIX A U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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REGION IV
NRC. Inspection Report: 50-482/83-17 CP:
CPPR 147 Docket:
-50-482 Category: A2 Licensee:
Kansas Gas and Electric Company (KG&E)
Post Office Box 208 Wichita, Kansas 67201 Facility Name: Wolf Creek Generating Station
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Inspection At: Wolf Creek Site, Coffey County, Burlington, Kansas Inspection Conducted: June 1 through 30, 1983 Inspector:
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Inspection Summary
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c Inspection Conducted Durinc' June' 1 - 30,'1983~(Report 50-482/83-17)
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Areas Inspected:. Routine, announced ins'pection ' including'QA audits and train-ing; test activities; test procedures; followup'on. previous violation; case-load forecast panel; safety review committee; site tours; and exit meetings.
The inspection involved 123 inspe~ctor-hours onsite by ih NRC inspector -
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Resul ts: Within the 8 areas inspected, no violations or' deviations were identified.
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DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted Principal Licensee Personnel
- M. G. Williams, Superintendent of Regulatory, Quality, and ' Administrative Services.
- C. E. Parry, QA Systems Supervisor
- E. W.' Creel, QA Manager, Corporate
- D.aa. Colwell, QA Technologist
- H. K. Helwig,- Supervisor Project Field Engineer
- J. V. Palermo, Assistant Construction Manager, Kansas City Power & Light
- J. G. Nelson, Project Quality Supervisor
' F. T. Rhodes, Plant Manager
- T. Meyer, Quality Control Engineer
' *J. Fletcher, Lead Welding QC Engineer
- W. M. Kemp. Jr., QA Auditor
- W. M. Lindsay, QA Surveillance Supervisor-0. L.- Thero, QA Consultant H. Handfinger, Assistant Startup ' Supervisor T. Gardner, Startup Supervisor.
- T. D. Keenan, Director, Nuclear Operations, Corporate
- G. Rathbun, Licensing Manager, Corporate
- J. W. Hollett, Cost and Schedule Supervisor
- R. ~ J. Glover, Startup Manager
- G. L. Fouts, Construction Manager
- F. J. Duddy, Project' Director Other Personnel
- P. Van Nort, Vice President, Daniel International Corporation (DIC)
- M. Estes, Nuclear Engineering, Kansas Corporation Commission
- H. W. Lovelace, USNRC
- J. Holonich, Project Manager, NRC
- G. P. Robertson, Project Manager, GE0 Construction Testing
- B. G. Stinnet,; Sr. QA Engineer, DIC Other licensee and contractor personnel were also contacted during the course of this inspection activity.
- The above identified personnel attended one or more of the exit meetings held on' June 16 and.17,.1983.
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Site 1 Tours The Resident Reactor Inspector (RRI) toured the site several times this inspection period during normal work hours-and on backshifts and weekend _
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During one backshift tour the RRI found the startup office open and unattended. This was discussed with the security chief and steps have been taken to ensure better control of the office space;-in addition, more personnel have been added to the startup administrative staff and
'the area is to be manned most of the time.
Several other minor problems were identified by the RRI as follows:
Some startup temporary modifications were installed without
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proper tagging.
Small quantities of wood in a cable tray in preparation for
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DIC red tag was hung on a valve, but indicated that it was on
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RICWIL conduit.
Tendon gallery sump pump tagged out since June 30, 1982, for
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maintenance.
These items were discussed with the licensee and corrective actions-have been taken.
No violations or deviations were identified.
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Review of QA Audit Program The RRI reviewed the QA audit plan and discussed the scheduling of audits with the section supervisor responsible. The audit plan was complete in its scope and audits were being conducted in accordance with the plan.
i No violations or deviations were identified, i
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Review of QA Training Program
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The RRI reviewed the QA division training program to ensure compliance with requirements and scope as well as record maintainence and accuracy.
No concerns were raised, the program as conducted and recorded was complete and accurate.
No violations or deviations were identified.
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' Observation of Test Activities During this inspection period,.the RRI witnessed parts _of the following test activities:
(AL) Auxiliary feedwater system flush
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-(AL) Auxiliary feedwater system hydrostatic test
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(.AD) Main condensate flushing
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(AE) Main feedwater flushing
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Uncoupled motor runs of the essential service water pump motors
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The tests were conducted in accordance with the required procedures.
No violations or deviations were identified.
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Review of Test Procedures During this ' inspection period, the RRI' reviewed several test procedures to ensure compliance with various codes, standards, regulatory guides, and other commitments. All comments were discussed with test program personnel.
The following procedures were reviewed:-
SU3-AB05 - Cold steam generator hydrostatic test
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SU3-GF01 - HVAC preoperational (preop) test
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SU4-FP03 - Fire protection system preop test
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SU4-DA01 - Circulating water preop test
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SU4-LL01 - Roadway and security lighting preop
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SU2-AL01 - Auxiliary feedwater system hydrostatic test
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SU3-EF02 - Essential service water pump preop test
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No violations or deviations were identified.
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Followup on Item of Noncompliance The RRI continued to monitor licensee activities to walkdown systems
'that have been turned over to startup from the constructor.
Some changes are.being made in the organization in an attempt to make the _ effort more effective and efficient.
In discussion with the verification supervisor, the RRI found the physical walkdown of the following systems has been completed, however,- the document _ reviews are still' ongoing.
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(BN) Refueling water storage
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(AN) Demineralized water storage and transfer
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(FB) Auxiliary. steam
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(KA) Compressed air
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.(AE) Main feedwater
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(BM) Steam generator blowdown
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QA verifications have not been completed as yet.
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Caseload Forecast Panel Visit On June 15, 16, and 17, 1983, the NRC caseload forecast panel met for the Wolf Creek Generating Station. The hearings were held in the Coffey County Courthouse and at the site. The results of the panel finding will be published under separate cover.
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Safety Review Committee
'The RRI attended the plant safety review connittee meeting held on June 20, 1983, to review canmittee activities and ensure compliance with the procedures for the cannittee.
In addition, the RRI reviewed the procedures published for the nuclear
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safety review committee. The procedures appear adequate for the per-formance of this committee.
No violations or deviations were identified.
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Personnel Addition 0n July 27,1983,-KG&E announced a new QA position-being filled by Mr. Richard Grant who will be_'an ' assistant.to the Corporate.QA Manager.
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Exit Meetings The RRI held an exit meeting on June 16, 1983, to discuss;the scope land findings of this inspection. In addition, the RRI attended the-entrance and exit. meeting for the NRC NDE. van on June 6'and 16 respectfully and the caseload forecast exit meeting held on June 17, 1983.