ML17083C401
| ML17083C401 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 02/28/1992 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML17083C399 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-323-92-01, 50-323-92-1, NUDOCS 9203170145 | |
| Download: ML17083C401 (2) | |
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION Pacific Gas and Electric Company Docket 50-323 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant License No.
DPR-82 During an NRC inspection conducted January 1 through February 3, 1992, a
violation of NRC requirements was identified.
In accordance with the "General
,Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1991), the violation is listed below:
Technical Specifications 3.3.3.6 requires that both reactor cavity sump wide range level channels be operable in Nodes 1 (Power Operation),
2 (Startup),
and 3 (Hot Standby).
Technical Specifications Action Statement 3.3.3.6.a requires that an inoperable channel be returned to service within seven days.
Contrary to the above, from October 15, until October 22,
- 1991, one of two reactor cavity svmp wide range level channels was inoperable in Nodes 2
and 3, for a period time of greater than seven days.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I), applicable to Unit 2.
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN:
Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555 with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region V,
and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector, Diablo Canyon, within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice.
This reply should be clearly marked as a
"Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should include for each violation:
(1) the reason for the violation, or if contested, the basis for disputing the violation, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results
- achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved.
If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, the Commission may issue an order or demand for information as to why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked or why such other actions as may be proper should not be taken.
Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.
Dated at Walnut Creek, California Thisaa day of F b y, 1992 IO 5'203170i45 920228 PDR ADOCK 05000275 8