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Category:INSPECTION REPORT
MONTHYEARML20217G4831999-10-14014 October 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-207 Containing Proprietary Info on 990920-23.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Selective Exams of Core Procedures & Representative Records, Interviews with Personnel & Observations of Activities ML20217F5551999-10-0808 October 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-12 on 990810-0920.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20211Q7851999-09-10010 September 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-205 on 990816-20.No Violations Noted. Major Areas inspected:Y2K Readiness Program ML20211H3121999-08-27027 August 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-09 on 990629-0809.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20210P7111999-08-10010 August 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-11 on 990719-23.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Support.Inspector Concluded That Certificatee Was Effectively Implementing Radioactive Matls Transportation Program ML20209F1061999-07-12012 July 1999 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/99-204 Conducted on 990614-17.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20209E9011999-07-0909 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-08 on 990614-17.Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Security Program,Including Physical Security,Storage and Control of Classified Matter, Classification & Communications & Computer Security ML20209E8781999-07-0909 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-07 on 990517-0629.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20209B8001999-07-0101 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-203 on 990607-11.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Hazard Identification & Assessment, Maintenance & Insp,Compliance Plan Issues,Conduct of Operations in X-705 & Audits & Insps ML20207H5111999-06-11011 June 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-05 on 990406-0514.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operators Response to Small UF6 Release in Bldg X-330,which Was Effective & Consistent with Guidance Provided in Alarm Response & off-normal Procedures ML20207A0341999-05-21021 May 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-04 on 990222-0312.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Corrective Action Program & Implementation of Nuclear Criticality Safety Corrective Action Plan ML20206E4371999-04-29029 April 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-03 on 990222-0406.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Plant Operations,Maint, Engineering & Plant Support ML20206B5701999-04-22022 April 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-06 on 990322-26.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support (Emergency Preparedness) ML20196K4091999-03-19019 March 1999 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/99-202 on 990222-26.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(d) ML20204D8611999-03-17017 March 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-01 on 990112-0222.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20203G9041999-02-16016 February 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-19 on 981209-990108.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Circumstances Surrounding 981209 Fire Involving Side Purge Cascade,Evaluations of Plant Equipment Performance & Plant Personnel Response to Event ML20202D7631999-01-26026 January 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-18 on 981123-990112.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maintenance & Engineering ML20199J7361999-01-20020 January 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-201 on 990105-07.No Violations Noted. Major Areas inspected:high-risk Chemical Release Release Possibilities That May Occur as Result of Seismic Initiating Event ML20198F2771998-12-18018 December 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-208 on 981130-1204.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Status & Adequacy of Nuclear Criticality Safety Corrective Action Plan ML20198B5651998-12-14014 December 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-17 on 981013-1123.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support.Weaknesses Identified with Certificatee Dispositioning of Potentially Nonconforming Conditions ML20195H3021998-11-12012 November 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-16 on 981019-23.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Plant Support ML20155H9751998-11-0404 November 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-15 on 980831-1013.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Plant Operations,Maint, Engineering & Plant Support ML20155B6551998-10-27027 October 1998 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/98-207 Conducted on 980928-1002.Rept Details Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) ML20155B5381998-10-23023 October 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-14 on 980831-0904.Violation Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Compliance Plan Issues & Adequacy of Internal Self Assessment of Closure Status of Compliance Plan Issues ML20153G9281998-09-25025 September 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-13 on 980720-0830.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maintenance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20237B8991998-08-17017 August 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-12 on 980727-31.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Plant Support ML20236V5671998-07-30030 July 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-11 on 980608-0720.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20236L4371998-07-0202 July 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-07 on 980420-0608.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20249B0521998-06-16016 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-10 on 980601-05.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance & Plant Support ML20249A5811998-06-15015 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-09 on 980608-11.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Selected Records,Interviews W/Personnel & Direct Observation of Work Activities in Area of Physical Security ML20248L4371998-06-0505 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-204 on 980209-18.Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Adequacy of Licensee Actions to Close NCS- Specific Items in DOE/ORO-2027/R4, Plan for Achieving Compliance W/Nrc Regulations at Portsmouth Gaseous .. ML20248H7381998-06-0202 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-206 on 980427-0501.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Highest Risk Activities in High Enriched U Feed Area,Extended Range Product Area & U Recovery Activities in X-705 Building ML20248F5461998-06-0101 June 1998 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/98-205 on 980427-0501 (Ref 10CFR2.790).No Violations Noted ML20248E7841998-05-29029 May 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-08 on 980427-0508.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20247L0751998-05-18018 May 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-05 on 980309-0508.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20217H0241998-03-27027 March 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-03 on 980126-0308.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Surveillance & Engineering ML20217G6721998-03-27027 March 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-04 on 980302-06.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Maintenance & Surveillance,Plant Support,Training Program,Transportation Program & self-assessment Program ML20248K6021998-03-12012 March 1998 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/98-203 on 980209-13.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20197B0411998-02-27027 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-202 on 980202-06.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Fire Protection Program Commitments & Safe Plant Operations ML20203F7681998-02-24024 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-15 on 971215-980125.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20203B7001998-02-17017 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-201 on 980105-09.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Unannounced Chemical Process Insp of Usec Portsmouth Gaseous Plant at Piketon,Oh.Insp Also Addresses Completion of Compliance Plan Issue 20 ML20202A8271998-02-0606 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-02 on 980106-16.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Maint & Surveillance IP 88025,mgt Organization & Controls IP 88005,operator Training & Retraining IP 88010 & RP IP 83822 ML20202B5511998-02-0101 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-13 on 971208-980109.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Criticality Safety Operations & Engineering ML20198R6311998-01-14014 January 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-211 on 971215-19.No Violations Noted. Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 IR 07100103/20120141998-01-0909 January 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-12 on 971103-1214.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations & Engineering ML20202F0281997-12-0505 December 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-11 on 971103-07.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Surveillance & Emergency Preparedness ML20199J5091997-11-24024 November 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-10 on 970922-1102.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20212D0391997-10-29029 October 1997 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/97-209 on 970929-1003. Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20212D8651997-10-28028 October 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-08 on 970811-0921.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20198L2591997-10-20020 October 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-06 on 970902-05.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Perimeter Security,Storage & Control of Classified Matter,Classification,Communications Security, Computer Security & Physical Security 1999-09-10
[Table view] Category:NRC-GENERATED
MONTHYEARML20217G4831999-10-14014 October 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-207 Containing Proprietary Info on 990920-23.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Selective Exams of Core Procedures & Representative Records, Interviews with Personnel & Observations of Activities ML20217F5551999-10-0808 October 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-12 on 990810-0920.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20211Q7851999-09-10010 September 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-205 on 990816-20.No Violations Noted. Major Areas inspected:Y2K Readiness Program ML20211H3121999-08-27027 August 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-09 on 990629-0809.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20210P7111999-08-10010 August 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-11 on 990719-23.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Support.Inspector Concluded That Certificatee Was Effectively Implementing Radioactive Matls Transportation Program ML20209F1061999-07-12012 July 1999 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/99-204 Conducted on 990614-17.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20209E9011999-07-0909 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-08 on 990614-17.Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Security Program,Including Physical Security,Storage and Control of Classified Matter, Classification & Communications & Computer Security ML20209E8781999-07-0909 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-07 on 990517-0629.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20209B8001999-07-0101 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-203 on 990607-11.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Hazard Identification & Assessment, Maintenance & Insp,Compliance Plan Issues,Conduct of Operations in X-705 & Audits & Insps ML20207H5111999-06-11011 June 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-05 on 990406-0514.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operators Response to Small UF6 Release in Bldg X-330,which Was Effective & Consistent with Guidance Provided in Alarm Response & off-normal Procedures ML20207A0341999-05-21021 May 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-04 on 990222-0312.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Corrective Action Program & Implementation of Nuclear Criticality Safety Corrective Action Plan ML20206E4371999-04-29029 April 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-03 on 990222-0406.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Plant Operations,Maint, Engineering & Plant Support ML20206B5701999-04-22022 April 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-06 on 990322-26.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support (Emergency Preparedness) ML20196K4091999-03-19019 March 1999 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/99-202 on 990222-26.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(d) ML20204D8611999-03-17017 March 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-01 on 990112-0222.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20203G9041999-02-16016 February 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-19 on 981209-990108.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Circumstances Surrounding 981209 Fire Involving Side Purge Cascade,Evaluations of Plant Equipment Performance & Plant Personnel Response to Event ML20202D7631999-01-26026 January 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-18 on 981123-990112.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maintenance & Engineering ML20199J7361999-01-20020 January 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-201 on 990105-07.No Violations Noted. Major Areas inspected:high-risk Chemical Release Release Possibilities That May Occur as Result of Seismic Initiating Event ML20198F2771998-12-18018 December 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-208 on 981130-1204.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Status & Adequacy of Nuclear Criticality Safety Corrective Action Plan ML20198B5651998-12-14014 December 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-17 on 981013-1123.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support.Weaknesses Identified with Certificatee Dispositioning of Potentially Nonconforming Conditions ML20195H3021998-11-12012 November 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-16 on 981019-23.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Plant Support ML20155H9751998-11-0404 November 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-15 on 980831-1013.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Plant Operations,Maint, Engineering & Plant Support ML20155B6551998-10-27027 October 1998 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/98-207 Conducted on 980928-1002.Rept Details Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) ML20155B5381998-10-23023 October 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-14 on 980831-0904.Violation Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Compliance Plan Issues & Adequacy of Internal Self Assessment of Closure Status of Compliance Plan Issues ML20153G9281998-09-25025 September 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-13 on 980720-0830.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maintenance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20237B8991998-08-17017 August 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-12 on 980727-31.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Plant Support ML20236V5671998-07-30030 July 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-11 on 980608-0720.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20236L4371998-07-0202 July 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-07 on 980420-0608.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20249B0521998-06-16016 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-10 on 980601-05.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance & Plant Support ML20249A5811998-06-15015 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-09 on 980608-11.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Selected Records,Interviews W/Personnel & Direct Observation of Work Activities in Area of Physical Security ML20248L4371998-06-0505 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-204 on 980209-18.Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Adequacy of Licensee Actions to Close NCS- Specific Items in DOE/ORO-2027/R4, Plan for Achieving Compliance W/Nrc Regulations at Portsmouth Gaseous .. ML20248H7381998-06-0202 June 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-206 on 980427-0501.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Highest Risk Activities in High Enriched U Feed Area,Extended Range Product Area & U Recovery Activities in X-705 Building ML20248F5461998-06-0101 June 1998 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/98-205 on 980427-0501 (Ref 10CFR2.790).No Violations Noted ML20248E7841998-05-29029 May 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-08 on 980427-0508.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20247L0751998-05-18018 May 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-05 on 980309-0508.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20217H0241998-03-27027 March 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-03 on 980126-0308.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Surveillance & Engineering ML20217G6721998-03-27027 March 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-04 on 980302-06.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Maintenance & Surveillance,Plant Support,Training Program,Transportation Program & self-assessment Program ML20248K6021998-03-12012 March 1998 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/98-203 on 980209-13.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20197B0411998-02-27027 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-202 on 980202-06.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Fire Protection Program Commitments & Safe Plant Operations ML20203F7681998-02-24024 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-15 on 971215-980125.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20203B7001998-02-17017 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-201 on 980105-09.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Unannounced Chemical Process Insp of Usec Portsmouth Gaseous Plant at Piketon,Oh.Insp Also Addresses Completion of Compliance Plan Issue 20 ML20202A8271998-02-0606 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-02 on 980106-16.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Maint & Surveillance IP 88025,mgt Organization & Controls IP 88005,operator Training & Retraining IP 88010 & RP IP 83822 ML20202B5511998-02-0101 February 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-13 on 971208-980109.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Nuclear Criticality Safety Operations & Engineering ML20198R6311998-01-14014 January 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-211 on 971215-19.No Violations Noted. Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 IR 07100103/20120141998-01-0909 January 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-12 on 971103-1214.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations & Engineering ML20202F0281997-12-0505 December 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-11 on 971103-07.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Surveillance & Emergency Preparedness ML20199J5091997-11-24024 November 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-10 on 970922-1102.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20212D0391997-10-29029 October 1997 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/97-209 on 970929-1003. Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20212D8651997-10-28028 October 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-08 on 970811-0921.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20198L2591997-10-20020 October 1997 Insp Rept 70-7002/97-06 on 970902-05.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Perimeter Security,Storage & Control of Classified Matter,Classification,Communications Security, Computer Security & Physical Security 1999-09-10
[Table view] Category:TEXT-INSPECTION & AUDIT & I&E CIRCULARS
MONTHYEARML20217G4831999-10-14014 October 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-207 Containing Proprietary Info on 990920-23.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Selective Exams of Core Procedures & Representative Records, Interviews with Personnel & Observations of Activities ML20217F5551999-10-0808 October 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-12 on 990810-0920.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Engineering PNO-III-99-042, on 990921,large Sanitary Water Line Ruptured at Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant,Causing Loss of Sanitary Water to Plant.Resident Inspector Monitored Plant Response to Incident.State of Oh,Oh EPA & NRC Ctr Contacted1999-09-21021 September 1999 PNO-III-99-042:on 990921,large Sanitary Water Line Ruptured at Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant,Causing Loss of Sanitary Water to Plant.Resident Inspector Monitored Plant Response to Incident.State of Oh,Oh EPA & NRC Ctr Contacted ML20211Q7851999-09-10010 September 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-205 on 990816-20.No Violations Noted. Major Areas inspected:Y2K Readiness Program ML20211H2841999-08-27027 August 1999 Notice of Violations from Insp on 990629-0809.Violations Noted:Plant Mgt Did Not Correct Condition Adverse to Quality as Soon as Practical ML20211H3121999-08-27027 August 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-09 on 990629-0809.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Engineering ML20210P7111999-08-10010 August 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-11 on 990719-23.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Support.Inspector Concluded That Certificatee Was Effectively Implementing Radioactive Matls Transportation Program ML20209F1061999-07-12012 July 1999 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/99-204 Conducted on 990614-17.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20209E9011999-07-0909 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-08 on 990614-17.Violation Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Security Program,Including Physical Security,Storage and Control of Classified Matter, Classification & Communications & Computer Security ML20209E8851999-07-0909 July 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990614-17.Violation Noted: Plant Employee Used Memory Typewriter Approved for Classified Use,With Removable Ribbon That Was Not Marked to Reflect Highest Clasification Level ML20209E8781999-07-0909 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-07 on 990517-0629.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20209E8671999-07-0909 July 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990517-0629.Violation Noted:Between 990609 & 22,certificate Batched G-17 Valves with Hidden Vols Greater than 1 Gallon in Staging Outside Bldg X-744H Was Obtained PNO-III-99-034A, on 990702,all Criticality Accident Alarms Administratively Declared Inoperable.Criticality Accident Alarms Administratively Was Declared Inoperable After Engineering Plant Staff,During Review of Calculations1999-07-0606 July 1999 PNO-III-99-034A:on 990702,all Criticality Accident Alarms Administratively Declared Inoperable.Criticality Accident Alarms Administratively Was Declared Inoperable After Engineering Plant Staff,During Review of Calculations PNO-III-99-034, on 990702,all Criticality Accident Alarms Adminstratively Declared Inoperable.Certficatee Issued Press Release.Certificatee Remains in Alert Pending Resolution of Operability Issue.Senior Inspector Responded to Site1999-07-0202 July 1999 PNO-III-99-034:on 990702,all Criticality Accident Alarms Adminstratively Declared Inoperable.Certficatee Issued Press Release.Certificatee Remains in Alert Pending Resolution of Operability Issue.Senior Inspector Responded to Site ML20209B8001999-07-0101 July 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-203 on 990607-11.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Hazard Identification & Assessment, Maintenance & Insp,Compliance Plan Issues,Conduct of Operations in X-705 & Audits & Insps ML20196H8551999-06-29029 June 1999 Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $55,000.Violation Noted:Corp Failed to Classify as Alert,Emergency Situation Which Could Have Led to Release of Radioactive Matl or Have Direct Effect on Personnel ML20211C4271999-06-24024 June 1999 EN-99-025:on 990629,NOV & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $55,000 Issued to Licensee.Action Based on Severity III Violation Involving Failure to Classify,As Alert,Emergency Situation at Usec Portsmouth Plant ML20207H5111999-06-11011 June 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-05 on 990406-0514.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operators Response to Small UF6 Release in Bldg X-330,which Was Effective & Consistent with Guidance Provided in Alarm Response & off-normal Procedures ML20207H5051999-06-11011 June 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990406-0514.Violation Noted:Chemical Safety,Operations,Radiation Protection & Equipment Control Activities Were Not Performed IAW Procedures ML20207A0341999-05-21021 May 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-04 on 990222-0312.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Corrective Action Program & Implementation of Nuclear Criticality Safety Corrective Action Plan ML20207A0271999-05-21021 May 1999 Notice of Violations from Insp on 990222-0312.Violations Noted:Certificatee Failed to Determine All Credible Process Upsets,Develop Controls Necessary to Meet Double Contingency Principle & Identify All Assumptions & Equipment Needed ML20206E4371999-04-29029 April 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-03 on 990222-0406.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Plant Operations,Maint, Engineering & Plant Support ML20206E4321999-04-29029 April 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990222-0406.Violation Noted:On 990325,attendee Failed to Implement Requirements of Confined Space Entry,Permit Number 99-330-04,which Was Required by Procedure XP2-Sh-1H1032 ML20206B5701999-04-22022 April 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-06 on 990322-26.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Surveillance, Engineering & Plant Support (Emergency Preparedness) ML20206B5651999-04-22022 April 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990322-26.Violation Noted: on 981209,Building X-326 Operator Did Not Stop Cell Motors from Fastest Location Upon Unexplained Rises in Motor Amp Load Which Lead to Excessive Overload in Stage 2 PNO-III-99-018, on 990408,failure of Transfer at Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Caused 9,500 Gallons of Oil to Leak Into Onsite Drainage Pond.Pond Is Designed to Prevent Matl from Entering Offsite Waterways.Nrc Notified of Event1999-04-0808 April 1999 PNO-III-99-018:on 990408,failure of Transfer at Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Caused 9,500 Gallons of Oil to Leak Into Onsite Drainage Pond.Pond Is Designed to Prevent Matl from Entering Offsite Waterways.Nrc Notified of Event ML20196K4051999-03-19019 March 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990222-26.Violation Noted: Certificate Holder Failed to Establish Document & Maintain Program That Investigates shipper-receiver 235 U Differences on Total Shipment Basis ML20196K4091999-03-19019 March 1999 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/99-202 on 990222-26.No Violations Noted.Details Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(d) ML20204D8451999-03-17017 March 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 990112-0222.Violation Noted:On 990112,certificatee Returned Autoclave 1 to Svc Following Steam Shutdown,Due to False Sys Actuation of Safety Sys Component,Without Initiating Problem Rept ML20204D8611999-03-17017 March 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-01 on 990112-0222.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support ML20203G9041999-02-16016 February 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-19 on 981209-990108.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Circumstances Surrounding 981209 Fire Involving Side Purge Cascade,Evaluations of Plant Equipment Performance & Plant Personnel Response to Event ML20202D7571999-01-26026 January 1999 Notice of Violation from Insp on 981123-990112.Violation Noted:On 981213,motor Load Monitor Setpoints for Stages of Cell 31-5-7 & Adjacent Cell Stages in Area Control Room 2 Not Adjusted to 10% Above & Below Nominal Motor Load ML20202D7631999-01-26026 January 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-18 on 981123-990112.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maintenance & Engineering ML20199J7361999-01-20020 January 1999 Insp Rept 70-7002/99-201 on 990105-07.No Violations Noted. Major Areas inspected:high-risk Chemical Release Release Possibilities That May Occur as Result of Seismic Initiating Event PNO-III-99-058B, second Update on 981209 Fire in Process Bldg.Exit Meeting on 990205 Rescheduled from 990108 Due to Severe Weather.Cause of Fire Still Being Investigated by Usec.Some Release of Hex in Process Bldg Occurred1999-01-13013 January 1999 PNO-III-99-058B:second Update on 981209 Fire in Process Bldg.Exit Meeting on 990205 Rescheduled from 990108 Due to Severe Weather.Cause of Fire Still Being Investigated by Usec.Some Release of Hex in Process Bldg Occurred ML20198F2771998-12-18018 December 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-208 on 981130-1204.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Status & Adequacy of Nuclear Criticality Safety Corrective Action Plan PNO-III-98-058A, on 981214,update of Fire in Process Made. Insp Exit Meeting,Open to Public,Will Be Scheduled in Early Jan.Certificate Holder,Us Enrichment Corp,Continuing Its Investigation of Fire,Including Determination of Causes1998-12-15015 December 1998 PNO-III-98-058A:on 981214,update of Fire in Process Made. Insp Exit Meeting,Open to Public,Will Be Scheduled in Early Jan.Certificate Holder,Us Enrichment Corp,Continuing Its Investigation of Fire,Including Determination of Causes ML20198B5651998-12-14014 December 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-17 on 981013-1123.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support.Weaknesses Identified with Certificatee Dispositioning of Potentially Nonconforming Conditions PNO-III-98-058, on 981209,fire Started in Process Bldg 326. Plant Onsite Fire Brigade Responded & Extinguished Fire About 2 H Later.Certificatee Does Not Know Cause of Fire at Present Time.Treated Four Plant Workers for Minor Injuries1998-12-0909 December 1998 PNO-III-98-058:on 981209,fire Started in Process Bldg 326. Plant Onsite Fire Brigade Responded & Extinguished Fire About 2 H Later.Certificatee Does Not Know Cause of Fire at Present Time.Treated Four Plant Workers for Minor Injuries ML20195H2901998-11-12012 November 1998 Notice of Violation from Insp on 981019-23.Violation Noted: from 970303 Through 981021,Corporation Did Not Establish Measures to Ensure That Instruments & Other Measuring Testing Devices Were of Proper Type,Range & Accuracy ML20195H3021998-11-12012 November 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-16 on 981019-23.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Operations,Maint & Plant Support ML20155H9751998-11-0404 November 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-15 on 980831-1013.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Aspects of Plant Operations,Maint, Engineering & Plant Support ML20155B6551998-10-27027 October 1998 Partially Withheld Insp Rept 70-7002/98-207 Conducted on 980928-1002.Rept Details Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790) ML20155B5381998-10-23023 October 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-14 on 980831-0904.Violation Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Implementation of Compliance Plan Issues & Adequacy of Internal Self Assessment of Closure Status of Compliance Plan Issues ML20155B5291998-10-23023 October 1998 Notice of Violation from Insp on 980831-0904.Violation Noted:Certificatee Failed to Conduct Operations in Accordance with Statements & Representations Contained in Compliance Plan as Listed ML20153G9281998-09-25025 September 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-13 on 980720-0830.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maintenance, Engineering & Plant Support ML20153G9191998-09-25025 September 1998 Notice of Violation from Insp on 980720-0830.Violation Noted:On 980825,certificatee Did Not Take Prompt Action to Correct Significant CAQ ML20237B8991998-08-17017 August 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-12 on 980727-31.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint & Plant Support ML20236V5641998-07-30030 July 1998 Notice of Violations from Insp on 980608-0720.Violations Noted:Action Not Taken to Prevent Spurious Containment Isolation of Autoclave 3 in X-344 Bldg on 980630 ML20236V5671998-07-30030 July 1998 Insp Rept 70-7002/98-11 on 980608-0720.Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Plant Operations,Maint,Engineering & Plant Support 1999-09-21
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGIONlli Docket No: 70 7002 Certificate No: GDP 2 Report No: 70 7002/97012(DNMS)
Applicant: United States Enrichment Corpocation Facility Name: Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Location: 3930 U.S. Route 23 South P.O. Box 628 Piketon, OH 45661 Dates: No, ember 3 through December 14,1997 Inspectors: D. J. Hartland, Senior Resident inspector J. M. Jacobson, Resident inspector, PGDP Approved By: Patrick L. Hiland, Chief Fuel Cycle Branch
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EXuCUTIVE SUMMARY United States Enrichment Corporat'on, Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant NRC Inspection Report 70 7002/97012(DNMS)
This inspection report includes aspects of plant operations and engineering. The report covers a six week period of routine resident inspection Elant Operations e
e The inspectors noted that the certificatee's immediate corrective actions to an issue identified previously at the le s assay withdiawal (L/ W) station were narrowly-focuse The certificatee ver.fied compliance with nuclear criticality safety approval (NCSA)
requirements for F-cans at other withdrawal stations but did not ch6ck o?.her facilities in the plant where F-cans were used. As a result, the inspectors identified a non-compliance with NCS A requirements at the X-344 Building. In response to this and several other reportable events, the NRC performed a special inspection to review the certificatee's nucl9ar criticality safety (NCS) program implementation. One violation was identified. (Section O1.1)
- The certificatee failed to make the required notifications to the NRC in a timely manner due to poor turnovers and communication among operations shifts and lack of involvement from technical organizations. One violation was identified. (Section 01.2)
- During a review of a static cell treatment evolution, the inspectors were concerned that the certificatee decided to add another treatment to the cell with evidence of the presence of hydrocarbons. In addition, the operators did not evacuate the cell contents, as required by procedure, when additional hydrocarbons were detected. One violatian was identified. (Section O1.3)
Enaineerina e The inspectors identified several 00991 controlissues associated with cold recovery instrumentation. The inspectors were concerned that the certificatee did not identify these issues dur:ng the review of a problem report that was generated previously. One violation was identified. (Section E2.1)
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0 NCS Implementation Problems a. Inspection Scope (88020)
The inspectors toured plant facilities to verify implementation of NCSA requirements, b. Observations and Findinas On November 7,1997, during a routine inspection at the X-344 facility, the inspectors observed that F cans used to store pigtail gaskets did not have lids. The inspectors had previously identified a similar concem with F-cans at the LAW station, as documented in Inspection Report 70-7002/97010, dated November 24,1997. The inspectors discussed the issue with the building manager, who then reviewed the applicable NCSx, 0344A007.A04, _" Waste Streams," for the facilit The cognizant manager noted that the controls for F-cans were discussed in the Part A description of the NCSA but requirements were not incorporated into Part B. In response, the building manager initiated Problem Report (PR) number PR-PTS-97 9598 to document the apparent inconsistency with the NCS requirements for F cans in other areas of the plant. The plant shift superintendent (PSS) reviewed the PR and concluded that a violation of NCS requirements had not occune On November 10 the inspectors discussed the issue with the site NCS organization. At h time of the initial discussion, the site NCS organization was not aware of the conce (3r ?n further review, the site NCS organization determined that uncovered F-cans were in n;t compliance with general plant NCSA PLANT 025.A01," General Use of Small
% meter Containers for Storing up to 10% Enriched Material," the same NCSA that applied to the LAW station. As a result, on November 12 the certificatee made a 24-hour notification to the NRC due to the loss of a control required by the NCSA. The basis for the control was to prevent spilling the contents of the cans into an unfavorable geometr The other control, contents less than 10 percent assay, was malataine Technical Safety Requirement (TSR) 3.11.2 requires, in part, that all operations involving uranium enriched to 1.0 weight-percent (wt.%) or higher U-235 and 15 grams (g) or more of U-235 shall be performed in accordance, with a documented nuclear criticality safety approval (NCSA). NCSA-PLANT 025.A01," General Use of Small Diameter Containers for Storing up to 10% Enriched Material," requires that non-empty F-cans be capped at all
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timea except when filling, sampling, or emptying containers. Contrary to the above, on November 7,1997, the inspectors identified that one non-empty F-can, located in the X 344 Building was in storege and uncapped, a Violation (VIO 70-7002/97012-01).
In adGlion, the inspectors noted that this violation was similar to Velatbn 70-7002/97010-02, and that the corrective actions for Violative 70/1002/97010-02 were being addressed on Noven,ber 7,1997. A review of the corrsctive actions taken and planned to correct Violation 70 7002/97010-02, received from the United States Enrichment Corporation on December 23,1997 (GDP 97-2041), appeared to adequately address the issues highlighted in Violation 70-7002/97012 0 The certificatee identified several other violations of NCS requirements during the inspection periori that resulted in NRC notifications, in response, the NRC conducted a specialinspection to assess the certificatee's initial corrective actions. The results of that inspection will be documented in Inspection Report 70-7002/9701 c. Conclusions The inspectors noted that the certificatee's corrective actions to the F-can issue identified previously at the LAW station were narroMy-focused. The certificatee verified compliance with NCSA requirements for F-cans at other " withdrawal stations," but did not check other facilities in the plant where F-cans were use .2 Failure To Properly Characterize And Report Events Inspection Scope (88100)
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The inspectors reviewed certificatee performance with regards to the characterizing and reporting of events, b. Observations and Findinas The event discussed in paragraph 01.1 regarding the F-cans at the X-344 facility was an example of the certificatee's failure to identify and report a violation of NCS requirements in a timely manner. The inspectors also identified other examples during the inspection period:
- In conjunction with the identification of the NCSA non-compliance with the F-cans at the X-344 facility as discussed above, the inspectors raised a question regarding the reportability of Violation 70-7002/97010-02, identified previously at the LAW station. In response, the certificatee reported that event as well on November 13 (NRC Event Notification Number 33256).
- Similarly, on November 5 the certificatee made a late 4-hour notification to report a violation regarding the use of engineering notices (EN) to change NCSA requirements, which was also discussed in inspection Report 70-7002/9701 The basis for that report was that controls were not formally approved in accordance NCS program requirements (NRC Event Notification Number 33219).
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The inspectors also identified a mis-characterization of an event reported by the certificatee on December 4. The event involved an NCSA violation for spacing sample tubes in the X 710 Building. The certificatee initially identified the event as a loss of a single control. During further review at the request o' the inspectors, the certificatee determined that both controls had been lost and, as a result, revised the notification on December 8 (NRC Event Notification Number 33353).
- On October 27,1997, the certificatee identified that a failure of the cylinder intemal pressure loop on Autoclave #3 at the X 344 facility during operation two days before was reportable as a safety system component failure. A similar failure had occurred on Autoclave #7 at the X-343 Building on October 23,1997, and was reported to the NRC. The certificatee determined that it did not immediately identify the second failure as reportable due to poor tumovers and communication among the operations shifts (NRC Event Notification Number 33158). In addition, on November 3,1997, the certificatee identified that a loss of two nuclear criticality s Tfety controls in *.he enrichment cascade on November 2, 1997, was reportable as a 4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> notification (NRC Event Notification Number 33206).
Technical Safety Requirement 3.9.1 requires that written procedures be implemented to cover activities descnoed in Safety Analysis Report Section 6.11.4.1 and listed in Appendix A to Safety Analysis Report Section 6.11. Appendix A to Safety Analysis Report Section 6.11 states that " investigations and reporting" shall be covered by a written procedure. Paragraph 6.2.1 of plant Procedure UE2-RA-RE1030, Revision B,
" Nuclear Regulatory Event Reporting," requires verbal notification to the appropriate NRC office within the time requirements shown in Appendix D of the procedure, and that the information is completely and accurately described. Failure to make the rsquired NRC notifications in an accurate and timely manner, as required by the plant procedure UE2 RA-RE1030, " Nuclear Regulatory Event Reporting,"is a Violation of TSR 3. (VIO 70-7002/97012-02) Conclusion The certificatee failed to make the required notifications to the NRC in a timely manner, due to poor tumovers and communications among operations shifts and lack of involvement from technical organization .3 Procedural Adherence Violation Durino Static Cell Treatment a. Inspection Scope (88100)
The inspectors reviewed activities associated with the static treatment of Cell 29-4- b. Observations and Findinas Treatment was usually performed on cells with the compressors running. The certificate 3 ir"' "d a static cell treatment on Cell 29-4-4, which contained a deposit with greater than safe mass, because some of the equipment had previously been removed. The t
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certificatee prepared Procedure XP4-CO-CN2118-TMP, " Static Cell Treatment in X 330,"
to perform the cell treatmen About three minutes after the initial treatment was added on November 10, the operator observed a rapid temperature rise in Stage 6. The temperature instrument went off scale (> 400 degrees Fahrenheit (F)) for a few minutes and then returned to about 20-30 degrees F above other areas in the cell. As required by the procedure, in response to the abnormal reaction, the operators obtained gas samples te evaluate the concentration of the reactants in the cel After evaluating the sample results, the certificatee determined that the cause of the localized temperature excursion was the reaction of the conditioning agent with some residual wet air. Stage 6 of the cell had previously been opened to the atmosphere to remove the compressor and to weld plates over the flange Sample analysis from Stage 5 of Cell 29-4-4 indicated that hydrocarbon reaction products were present in that area. The hydrocarbons, under certain conditions, could react violently with the conditioning agent. Although Step 8,4.2 of the procedure required that the cell contents be evacuated to surge drums if hydrocarbons were detected, the certificatee decided to add another treatment to the cell. The basis for the decision, as documented in Evaluation EVAL-X330-SA-001, was that the concentration of the reaction products had not increased indicating that any residual hydrocarbons in the cell had been consume The certificatee also concluded in the evaluation that the procedure limited the maximum charge of the conditioning agent to less than levels that previous studies indicated could be used to remove hydrocarbons in cascade equipment without any adverse effect However, the inspectors noted that the certificatee did not initiate a change to the governing procedure to allow the addition of another treatment with evidence of the presence of hydrocarbon When the next treatment was added, the concentration of reaction products increased a0ain, indicating the presence of additional hydrocarbons in the cell. However, the cell contents were not evacuated as required by the procedure until the concern was raised by the inspectors. The cell treatment was then put on hold by the certificatee pending further evaluatio Technical Safe *y Requirement 3.9.1 requires that written procedures be implemented to cover activities described in Safety Analysis Report Section 6.11.4.1 and listed in Appendix A to Safety Analysis Report Section 6.11. Appendix A to Safety Analysis Report Section 6.11 states, in part, that cell treatments shall be covered by a written procedure. Paragraph 8.4.2 of plant Procedure XP4-CO-CN2118-TMP, Revision 0,
" Static Cell Treatment In X-330," states in part, that if the presence of fluorocarbons or hydrocarbons was detected and there were no indications of an abnormal reaction, to evacuate the cell contents to surge drums as needed. The failure to evacuate the cell with indication of the presence of hydrocarbons, as required by Procedure
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. . Conclusion The inspectors identified that the certificatee added another treatment to Cell 29-4 4, with evidence of the presence of hydrocarbons, in addition, the operators did not evacuate the cell contents, as required by procedure, when additional hydrocarbons were detecte Miscellaneous Operatiens issues 0 (Closed) V)O 70 7002/97002 0.1: Failure to meet minimum staffing reouirement The cause of the event was that the TSR requirements were not flowed down into operating procedures. As correctiv6 action, the certificatee developed a procedure that described process facility manning requirements, established a methodology for how staffing levels would be maintained, and designated a more descriptive area of operation for assigned personnel. This item is close .2 (Closed) CER 70-7002/97-09: Disabling of the cascade automatic data p*ocessing (CADP) smoke detection system in the X 333 Buildin The ca.use of the event was an erroneous command entered in the system by an operator in the X-330 Building while attempting to deactivate smoke heads in that building. The operator immediately discovered the error and personnel established smoke watches as required by TSR 2.2.3.3. As corrective action to this and other events, plant management initiated STAR program training with the goal of preventing similar occurrences through self-checking. In addition, the certificatee changed applicable operating procedures to require deactivation of individual points rather than entire cell Further, entries in the system were required to be verified before entered. The inspectors had no further concems and this item is close .3 (Closed) JF,[ 70-7002/97003-10 (CER 97-05): Failure to enter TSR Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) after multiple fire protection system supervisory alarm failure The cause of the event was that fire services personnel did not recognize that the supervisory alarms affected operability of the sprinkler systems. As corrective action, the certificatee revised applicable surveillance procedures to detail actions required when surveillance requirements were not met. Failure to comply with TSRs 2.2.3.4 and 2.7. is a violation. However, plant personnelidentified and took appropriate action to correct the deficiency. This licensee-identified and corrected violation is being treated as a Non-Cited Violation, consistent with Section Vll.B.1 of the NRC Enforcement Polic (NCV 70-7002/97012-04) Inspection Follow-up Item (IFl) 70-7002/97003-10 is close Ill. Enaineerina E2 Engineering Support of Facilities and Equipment E Poor Desian Control Of Cold Recovery Instrumentation l
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across the cold trap rupture disk was not exceeded. The problem with the existing instrumentation was that the instrumentation was not scaled properly and could not effectively monitor pressure in that rang .
During further review, the inspectors identified several concerns with the use of the carts:
- Neither the existing instrument nor the carts were included in the safety system boundary. The inspectors also noted that carts were used elsewhere in the plant for safety-related applications, including during cell treatments to monitor gas concentrations as required by TSR 2.2.3.6 and 2.7, TSR 2.4.3.2 required that the instrument used to verify relief drum pressure less than 0.3 psia be calibrated on a semlannual basis. The carts were only calibrated annually. The certificatee performed a procedure change review (PCR), dated March 6,1997, to allow the use of the carts but the PCR did not identify the calibration frequency as a change to the TS The certificatee did not initiate a temporary modification package to approve the use of the carts for this application. Plant Procedure UE2-EG-GE1033,
" Temporary Modification Control," defined a temporary modification as a change in the function of a system or any of the system components which was not consistent with approved design as documented by official plant record file The certificatee had an opportunity to identify these issues previousl PR-PTS-97-8776, dated October 6,1997, raised a concern with the use of the carts for this application without a documented temporary modification packag The PSS concluded at that time that no action was required because the instrument was outside the safety bounoary and that TSR requirements were
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l c. Conclusions j The inspectors were concemed that the certificatee did not identify these issues during review of the problem report that was generated previousl E8 -- Miscellaneous Engineering issues E (Closed) CERs 70-7002/97003-06 (97-04): 70-7002/97-07: 70 7002/97 08:
70 7002/97-11: and 70-7002/9713: High Condensate Level System (HCLS) autoclave actuations at the X-344 Building, The certificatee determined that the cause of the actuations was the accumulation of debris in the condensate strainers. The inspectors cited the certificatee, as discussed in inspection Report 70-7002/97005, for the failure to take action to prevent recurrence of the actuations. The inspectors will continue to track the effectiveness of the certificatee's corrective actions, including those given in response to Event Report 97-13, under Violation 70-7002/97003-0 E (Closed) IFl 70-7002/97002-03: Evaluation of crane fuse failure at the tails withdrawal statio The certificatee examined the failed fuse and could not determine the root cause. No evidence of a fault or overload condition was found in the circuit. Engineering determined that the incidence of fuse failure was very low and random and, therefore, did not recommend replacing fuses as part of the preventive maintenance program. The inspectors have no further concems regarding this issue, as the fuse failure appeared to be an isolated occurrence. This item is close V. Manaaement Meetinas X1 Exit Meetina Summary The inspectors presented the inspection results to members of the facility management on December 15,1097. The facility staff acknowledged the findings presented. The inspectors asked the plant staff whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identifie ._ ..
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Lockheed Martin Utility Services (LMUS)
- J. B. Morgan, Acting General Manager =
- M Hasty, Engineering Manager
- R. W. Gaston, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Manager
- C. W. Sheward, Maintenance Manager R. D McDermott, Operations Manager
- United States Enrichment Corporation
- J. H. Miller, USEC Vice President, Production L Fink, Safety, Safeguards & Quality Manager United States Department of Enerav (DOE)
z J. C. Orrison, Site Safety Representative Nuclear Reautatory Commission (NRC)
- P. L Hiland, Chief, Fuel Cycle Branch
- D. J. Hartland, Senior Resident inspector Y. H. Faraz, Project Manager, NMSS
- Denotes those present at the exit meeting on December 15,199 INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 88100 Plant Operations IP 88101 Configuration Control IP 88020 Regional Criticality Safety IP 97012 Inoffice Reviews of Written Reports on Nonroutine Events
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ITEMS OPENED. CLOSED. AND DISCUSSED Opened-70 7002/97012 01 VIO Failure to have covers on F-cans in Building X-344 70 7002/97012-02 VIO Failure To Make Required NRC Notifications On A Timely Basis 70-7002/97012-03, VIO Failure To Evacuate Coll With Indication Of The Presence Of Hydrocarbons As Required By Procedure 70 7002/97012 04 NCV Failure To Enter TSR LCO After Multiple Fire Protection System Supervisory Alarm Failures. (IFl 70-7002/97003-10)
70 7002/97012 05 VIO Failure To Calibrate Infrared Analyzer Carts On A Semiannual 1 Basis
. Closed 70-7002/97002-01 VIO Failure To Meet Minimum Staffing Requirement /97-09 CER Disabling Of The CADP Smoke Detection System In The X 333 Buildin /97003 10 IFl Failure To Enter TSR LCO After Multiple Fire Protection System Supervisory Alarm Failure /97003-06 CER HCLS autoclave actuation at the X 344 Building 70-7002/97-07 CER HCLS autoclave actuation at the X-344 Building 70 7002/97-08 CER HCLS autoclave actuation at the X-344 Building
, 70-7002/97-11 CER HCLS autoclave actuation at the X-344 Building 70-7002/97-13 CER HCLS autoclave actuation at the X-344 Building
70-7002/97002-03 IFl Evaluation Of Crane Fuse Failure At The Tails Withdrawal Station.
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Discussed 70 7002/97003-02 VIO HCLS autoclave actuation at the X-344 Building Certification issues - Closed None i
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LIST OF ACRONYMS USED CADP cascade automatic data orocessing CER Certificatee Event Report CFR- Code of Federal Regulations
DNMS Division of Nuclear Materials Safety DOE Department of Energy EN engineering notice F Farenheit g grams HCLS High Condensate Level System IFl Inspection Follow-up item IP inspection Procedure LAW low assay withdrawal LCO Limiting Condition for Operation LMUS Lockheed Martin Utility Services NCS Nuclear Criticality Safety NCSA Nuclear Criticality Safety Approval NCV Non-cited Violation NOV Notice of Violation NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission PCR procedure change review PDR Public Document Room PR problem report psia Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute PSS Plant Shift Superintendent SAR Safety Analysis Report SR Surveillance Requirement TSR Technical Safety Requirement USEC United States Enrichment Corporation VIO Violation wt. % weight percent
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