ML17265A731
| ML17265A731 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Ginna  |
| Issue date: | 08/06/1999 |
| From: | Lanning W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Mecredy R ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP. |
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| ML17265A732 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-244-99-05, EA-99-161, NUDOCS 9908130139 | |
| Download: ML17265A731 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000244/1999005
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to main steam non-return check valves. Violation
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August 6,
1999
EA 99-161
Dr. Robert C. Mecredy
Vice President, Ginna Nuclear Operations
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
89 East Avenue
Rochester, New York14649
SUBJECT:
NRC 40500 TEAM INSPECTION 50-244/99-05
(CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS)
Dear Dr. Mecredy:
This letter transmits the results of the NRC team inspection involving the review of the
implementation of the corrective action program at the Ginna Nuclear Power Plant. The
inspection was performed onsite from May 10-14 and May 24-28, 1999, using NRC Inspection
Procedure 40500, "Effectiveness of Licensee Controls'in Identifying, Resolving, and Preventing
Problems." Atthe conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed onsite with
Mr. Paul Wilkins, Senior Vice President, Mr. J. Widay, Plant Manager, and other members of the
. plant staff on May 28, 1999; and by telephone with Mr. Wrobel on June 24, 1999.
Overall, the team noted generally good implementation of the corrective action program.
The
problems were identified at a low threshold, the problem documentation and root cause
determinations were satisfactory, corrective actions were developed and implemented in a
timely manner, and management involvement was evident.
Notwithstanding, continued
emphasis is needed in the root cause evaluations for human performance errors. Of specific
concern is the failure of your staff to pursue excessive overtime as a potential root cause for a
This weakness
in the control of overtime remains unresolved pending further
review by the NRC
In addition, an apparent violation was identified involving inadequate safety evaluations for
changes to the main steam non-return check valves. The changes to these check valves in
1992, 1993, and 1999 increased the probability of occurrence of a malfunction of equipment
important to safety, and the changes introduced an Unreviewed Safety Question without
obtaining the required NRC review and approval. This apparent violation is still under review,
and additional information is needed regarding your position that the main steam non-return
check valves currently meet their specified functional and acceptance
criteria.
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You are requested to respond with this additional information within 30 days of the receipt of this
letter. You willbe advised by a separate correspondence
of the results of our deliberations on
this matter.
In addition, please be advised that the characterization of the apparent violation
described in the enclosed inspection report may change as a result of further NRC review.
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Dr. R. Mecredy
In accordance with 10CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rule of practice," a copy of this letter and
enclosures will be, placed in the NRC Public Document Room(PDR).
Sincerely
Wayne D. Lanning, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-244
License No. DRP-18
Enclosure:
Inspection Report No. 50-244/99-05
cc w/encl:
P. Wilkens, Senior Vice President, Generation
Central Records (7 copies)
P. Eddy, Electric Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York
C. Donaldson, Esquire, State of New York, Department of Law
N. Reynolds, Esquire
F. WilliamValentino, President, New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority
J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority
Dr. R. Mecredy
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W. Cook, DRP
R. Junod, DRP
W. Lanning, DRS
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