ML17286B050
| ML17286B050 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 09/13/1991 |
| From: | Richards S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Sorensen G WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17286B051 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9110010008 | |
| Download: ML17286B050 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000397/1991024
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION V
1450 MARIALANE, SUITE 210
WALNUTCREEK, CALIFORNIA946964368
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Docket No. 50-397
Washington Public Power Supply System
P.O.
Box 968
Richland, Washington
Attention:
Mr. G.
C. Sorensen
Manager,
Regulatory
Programs
Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine inspection
conducted
by K. E. Johnston of this
office on July 15 through 19,
1991
and August
12 through 16,
1991 of
activities authorized
by NRC Licensee
No. NPF-21
and to the discussion of
findings held by the inspector with Mr. J.
W. Baker and other members of the
Supply System staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
Areas examined during this inspection
are described
in the enclosed
inspection
report.
Within these
areas,
the inspection consisted
of selective
examinations of procedures
and representative
records,
interviews with
personnel,
and observations
by the inspector.
Based
on the results of this inspection,
one of your activities appears
to be
in violation of NRC requirements,
as specified in the enclosed
Notice of
Violation (Notice).
The violation concerns
the failure to initiate
a Problem
Evaluation Request to address
high diesel starting air system pressures.
The findings discussed
in this report indicated
weaknesses
in the
implementation of the system engineering
program.
Although the program
expectations
appear consistent with those typical to the industry, the program
elements
necessary
for an engineer to implement these expectations,
such
as
training, procedural
requirements,
and resources,
have not been consistently
provided.
As a result, routine tasks
such
as
system walkdowns
and the
identification and review of emergent
problems are not always accomplished.
Problems
such
as the
one described
in the Notice
seem indicati,ve of the
reduced effectiveness
of the system engineers.
As discussed
with your staff
at the exit meeting,
these
issues
warrant further management
attention.
Your are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions
in the enclosed
Notice when preparing your response.
In your response,
you
should
document the specific actions
taken
and any additional actions you plan
to prevent recurrence.
After reviewing your response
to this Notice,
including your
proposed corrective actions
and the results of future
inspections,
the
NRC will determine
whether further
NRC enforcement action is
necessary
to ensure
compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
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In accordance
with 10 CFR 2.790, of the NRC's "Rules of Practice,"
a copy of
this letter, the enclosures,
and your response will be placed in the
NRC
Public Document
Room.
The response
directed
by this letter and the accompanying
Notice are not
subject to the clearance
procedures
of the Office of Management
and Budget
as
required
by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1980,
PL 96-511.
Should you have
any questions
concerning this inspection,
we will be pleased
to discuss
them with you.
Sincerely,
Enclosures:
1.
Notice of Yiolation
2.
Inspection
Report
No. 50-397/91-24
. A. Richards,
Chic
Reactor Projects
Branch
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A. L. Oxen,
Deputy Managing Director
G.
D. Bouchey, Director, Licensing
and Assurance
J.
W. Baker,
WNP-2 Plant Manager
A. G. Hosier,
WNP-2 Licensing Manager
G. E. Doupe,
Esq
Winston
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