ML17285A971
| ML17285A971 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 01/12/1990 |
| From: | Martin J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML17285A970 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-397-89-38, NUDOCS 9001300226 | |
| Download: ML17285A971 (3) | |
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APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Washington Public Power Supply System Docket No. 50-397 Post Office Box 968
- Richland, WA 99352 License No.
NPF-21 A.
Technical Specifications Section 6,8. 1 states, in part: "Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained covering the activities referenced below:
During an NRC inspection conducted on November 27 - December 19, 1989, viola-tions of NRC requirements were identified.
In accordance with the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C, the violations are listed below:
a.
The applicable procedures recommended in Appendix A of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978."
Section 9 of Appendix A to Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978, states, in part:
"Maintenance that can affect the performance of safety-related equipment should be properly preplanned and performed in accordance with written procedures.,
documented instructions, or drawings appropriate to the circumstances."
Table E of Plant Procedures Manual (PPM) 10.2.42, Limitorque Operator Removal and Installation, Revisions 2 and 3, states, in part:
'The torque values given in Table E are for bolting the Limitorque operator to the valve body flange."
For 5/8-inch and 7/8-inch UNC ASTM A574 socket head
- screws, the torques stated in Table E are 145 FT-LBS and 405 FT-LBS, respectively.
Contrary to the above:
1.
On June 14, 1988, 7/8-inch UNC socket head screws for the Limitorque operator to valve body flange for RHR-V-24B, a safety-related
- valve, were torqued to 185 FT-LBS.
2.
On October 31, 1989, 7/8-inch UNC socket head screws for the Limitorque operator to valve body flange for RHR-V-24A and RHR-V-24B, two safety-related
- valves, were torqued to 160 FT-LBS.
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4 On November 1, 1989, 7/8-inch UNC socket head screws for the Limitorque operator to valve body flange for RHR-V-24A, a safety-related valve, were torqued to 255 FT-LBS.
On November 1, 1989, 5/8-inch UNC socket head screws for the Limitorque operator to valve body flange for RHR-V-27A, a safety-related
- valve, were torqued to 30 FT-LBS.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I).
B., 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion ){VI, Corrective Action, states, in part:
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stablished to assure that conditions adverse to measures s
a e
e ualit... are promptly identified and co'r rected.
In the si nificant conditions adverse to quality, the measures shall assure that the cause of the condition is determined and corrective action'taken to preclude repetition."
Sections 16.2. 1 and 16.2.2 of the WPPSS Operational equality Assurance Program Description (gAPD) tianual state, in part:
"Conditions adverse to quality shall be evaluated and the need for corrective actions determined....
For conditions significantly adverse to quality, the corrective action... shall provide for the following:
a.
Determination of the cause of the condition.
b Corrective action so as to preclude repetition of the condition.
II c.
Verification of the implementation of the corrective. action.
Contrary to the above, the licensee received NRC and industry notifica-1983 d 1984 regarding loosening of threaded fasteners on motor operated valves; motor mount capscrews were found loose or m' g
issin from valves RHR-V-24A and/or RHR-V-24B on June 14, 1983; June 7, 1988; and October 31, 1989; and effective actions were not taken to correct and preclude recurrence of these.significant conditions adverse to quality.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I).
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Washington Public Power Supply S t by required to submit to this office within thirty days of the date of this Notice, a written statement or explana i Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC
, wi a copy to the Regional Administrator Region V
and a copy to he N
ld ebn Resident Inspector at Washington Nuclear Project 2.
This reply shou e
clearly marked as a "Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should inc u e
or h
1 t on: (1) the reason for the violation if admitted, (2) the nd the results achieved; (3) corrective corrective steps that have been taken and e resu ill be tak~~ to ~~oid further violat full compliance will be achieved.
If an adequate reply is not receive w>>n the time speci ie in is o
'his Notice an order may be issued to show cause why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revo e
or y
action as may be proper should not be taken.
Consideration may be given o
extending your response time for good cause shown.
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NU LEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Dated at Walnut Cr ek, California this ~~ day of 1990 ar ln Regional Administrator