ML17299A891
| ML17299A891 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 12/19/1985 |
| From: | Martin J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Van Brunt E ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17299A892 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 8512240107 | |
| Download: ML17299A891 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000528/1985036
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Docket Nos. 50-528,
50-529
and 50-530
Arizona Nuclear Power Project
Post Office Box 52034
Phoenix,
Arizona 85072-2034
CEC (9 $ 86
Attention:
Mr. E. E. Van Brunt, Jr., Executive Vice President
Gentlemen:
Subject:
Systematic
Assessment
of Licensee
Performance
Report
Numbers 50-528/85-36,
50-529/85-38
and 50-530/85-28
The
NRC Systematic
Assessment
of Licensee
Performance
(SALP) Board has
completed its periodic evaluation of the performance of the subject
facilities.
The Palo Verde facilities were evaluated for the period April 1,
1984 - September
30,
1985.
The results of the evaluation are
documented in
the enclosed
SALP Board Assessment.
In the past,
as
a part of the
SALP program,
we have routinely met with Arizona Nuclear Power Project officials to discuss
the results of the
SALP Board's evaluation.
The format of the SAIP program
has recently been revised
so that this meeting is no longer
a requirement,
but
may be held as
a public meeting at the discretion of the licensee
or NRC.
In
consideration of this revised format, please
contact this office within ten
days of the date of this letter to discuss
the need for a meeting.
The performance of your Palo Verde facilities was evaluated in the functional
areas
of plant operations,
radiological controls, maintenance,
surveillance,
fire protection,
emergency
preparedness,
security and safeguards,
fuel
loading, quality program
and administrative control affecting quality,
licensing activities,
containment
and safety-related
structures
and major
steel supports,
piping systems
and supports,
safety-related
components-mechanical,
auxiliary systems,
electrical equipment
and cables,
instrumentation,
preoperati,onal
testing
and startup testing.
The
SALP Board's
evaluation of your performance in these functional areas is contained in the
SALP Board Assessment
which is enclosed with this letter.
Overall,
we find that your performance of licensed activities at the Palo
Verde Site was considered
to be satisfactory during this assessment
period.
The
SALP Board has
made specific recommendations
in most functional areas
that
we believe should be considered in the management
of your facilities.
Your
attention is directed to two particular areas of concern.
The quality program
and administrative controls area
was evaluated
to be marginally Category 2.
The Board considered that the quality weaknesses
observed
were not directly
related to the quality assurance
department,
but rather reflected insufficient
acceptance
of the importance of quality by various production departments,
as
well as
some lack of definition of clear responsibility for quality
performance
by senior management.
Also, the NRC's Office for Analysis and
Evaluation of Operational Data found that licensee
event reports
(IERs) were
of marginally acceptable
quality based
on the requirements
contained in 10 CFR 50.73
(Appendix 2 to the SAIP report).
We encourage
your continued
management
involvement during the conduct of startup testing of Unit 2 and beyond.
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In accordance
with Section 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," Part 2,
Title 10,
Code of Federal Regulations,
a copy of this letter and the
Report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document
Room,
as will any comments
you may wish to submit to NRC regarding the content. of the
SALP Report.
No reply to,this letter is required,
however,
should you have any questions
concerning the
SALP report,
we would be pleased
to discuss
them with you.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by
)ohn 9, Martin
John B. Martin
Regional Administrator
Enclosure:
SALP Report
Nos. 50-528/85-36
50-529/85-38
50-530/85-28
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