ML14034A190

Part 21 - Possible Defect in a High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter

ML14034A190
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	01/27/2014
From:	Urton J Flanders Filters
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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hh o4104 01/27/2014 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission OperationsCenter Event Report Pane I Part 21 (PAR) Event# 49620 Rep Org: FLANDERS FILTERS Notification Date ITime: 12/10/2013 15:10 (EST)

Supplier: FLANDERS FILTERS Event Date I Time: 11/19/2013 12:00 (EST)

Last Modification: 12/10/2013 Region: 1 Docket #:

City: WASHINGTON Agreement State: Yes County: License #:

State: NC NRC Notified by: JOHN URTON Notifications: STEVE ROSE R2DO HQ Ops Officer: VINCE KLCO GREG WERNER R4DO Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY PART 21 GROUP EMAIL 10 CFR Section:

21.21 (d)(3)(i) DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE PART 21 - POSSIBLE DEFECT IN A HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR FILTER The following information was received by facsimile:

"This serves as notification to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of a possible deviation or defect in nuclear qualified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters manufactured by Flanders Filters.

"Flanders Nuclear HEPA Model T-007-W-43-05-NU-51-23-GG-FU5 failed requalification testing at Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC). This failure was related to the 'Resistance to Pressure' test required per ASME AG-1, Section FC5140.

"On November 19, 2013, Flanders received a report from ECBC indicating failure of this filter model to re-qualify per the requirements of ASME AG-1, Section FC. Flanders is investigating the failure, but at this time do not believe Flanders has the ability to determine if this could create a substantial safety hazard because we do not have specific knowledge regarding the actual application the filters are being used in at each site.

"Customers supplied this model Filter, or filters with the same media type and pack style, since the last qualification of the media type and pack style on July 18, 2012 are being notified.

"In accordance with 10CFR Part 21.21(d)(4), Flanders will provide written notification to the NRC within 30 Days with additional information including corrective actions where applicable."

The customers include the following: SCANA; Nuclear Fuel Service; Premier Technology Incorporated of Blackfoot, Idaho; and Energy Northwest. q'

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12/10/2013 14:38 2529465968 FLANDERS PAGE 01/02h FOREMOST IN AIR FILTRATION Fax DATE: 12/9/2013 TO: Operations Center, Nuclear Regulatory Commission FAX: (301) 816-5151 FROM: John Urton FAX: (252) 946-3425 PHONE: (252) 946-8081 Regarding: Part 21 Interim Report Notification Page: I of - (including cover page)

Comments: See attached Interim notification 531 Flanders Filters Road Washington, NC 127889 1252,946.8081 1flanderscorpcom I flandersfilterscom

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• AGE 02/02 2529465968 FLANDERS 12/10/2013 14:38 FOREMOST IN AIR FILTRATION Date: 9 December 2013 Notification To! NRC, Operations Center (301) 816-5151 Notification From: John Urton, VP Operations Flanders High Purity Division Notification:

This serves as notification to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of a possible deviation or defect in nuclear qualified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters manufactured by Flanders Filters.

Flanders Nuclear HFlPA Model T-007-W-43-05-NU-51-23-GG-FU5 failed requalification testing at Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC). This failure was related to the "Resistance to Pressure" test required per ASME AG-i Section FCS140.

On November 19th, 2013 Flanders received a report from ECBC indicating failure of this filter model to re-qualify per the requirements of ASME AG-i Section FC. Flanders is investigating the failure, but at this time do not believe Flanders has the ability to determine if this could create a substantial safety hazard because we do not have specific knowledge regarding the actual application the filters are being used in at each site.

Customers supplied this model Filter, or filters with the same media type and pack style, since the last qualification of the media type and pack style on July 18, 2012 are being notified.

In accordance with 10CFR Part 21.21(d)(4) Flanders will provide written notification to the NRC within 30 Days with additional information including corrective actions where applicable.

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