ML17263A739

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Notice of Violation from Insp on 940627-0701.Violation Noted:As of 940701,handling,preservation,storage,cleaning, Packaging & Insp Activities Not Properly Performed by Inventory Control Personnel in Station
ML17263A739
Person / Time
Site: Ginna Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 07/15/1994
From:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:
Shared Package
ML17263A738 List:
References
50-244-94-17, NUDOCS 9407260132
Download: ML17263A739 (2)


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Notice of Violation Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-244 License No. DPR-59 During an NRC inspection conducted from June 27 through July 1, 1994, 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, the violation is listed below:

10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion VID, states, in part, "Measures shaH be established for the identification and control of materials, parts, and components,"

and Criterion XVI, states, in part, "Measures shall be established to assuie that conditions adverse to quality, such as failures, malfunctions, deficiencies, deviations, defective material and equipment, and nonconformances are promptly identified and corrected."

Ginna Station, "Quality Assurance Manual," Section No. 13, "Handling, Storage, and Shipping" requirement that states, in part, "...procedures shall require adherence to supplier's requirements or alternate requirements so that the quality of items is maintained while they are handled or stored prior to installation or use," and "Deficiencies noted during periodic inspections of storage 'areas shall be documented and corrected."

Ginna Procedures A-¹07, "Evaluation of Items for In-Storage Maintenance Requirements," A-701, "Receipt and Acceptance of Materials/Parts,"

and A-1501, "Control of Non-Conforming Materials," implement the above requirements.

Contrary to the above, as of July 1, 1994, handling, preservation, storage, cleaning, packaging, and inspection activities associated with safety-related items were not properly performed by the Inventory Control personnel in the Ginna Station Level B storeroom in that:

(1) items were not stored with protective caps and plugs; (2) items were not cleaned before being stored in the storage area; and (3) nonconforming items were not reported on a nonconformance form by Material, Procurement, and Budget personnel, nor by Quality Assurance personnel as required by Ginna Station Procedure A-1502, "Nonconformance Reports."

This is a Severity Level IVviolation (Supplement 1)

'I Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Rochester Gas and Electric Company is hereby

'equired to submit a written statement or explanation.to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region 1, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector at the facility that is the subject of this Notice, within 30 days of the date of this letter transmitting this Notice of Violation (NoQce).

This replay should be clearly marked as a "Replay to a Notice of Violation, and should include for each violation: (1) the reason for the violation, of, if 9407260132 94071 5 PDR ADOCK OR%0244 PDR

Appendix A contested, the basis for disputing the violation; (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved; (3) the corrective steps that willbe taken to avoid further violations; and (4) the date when full compliance willbe achieved. Ifan adequate replay is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an order or a Demand for Information may be issued to show cause why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked, or why such other action as may be proper should not be taken.

Under the authority of Section 182 of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 2232, this response shall be submitted under oath or affirmation.

Dated at King of Prussia, PA this15tUay of July 1994.