ML17305A397
| ML17305A397 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 11/01/1989 |
| From: | Zimmer R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17305A396 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-528-89-28, 50-529-89-28, 50-530-89-28, NUDOCS 8911210195 | |
| Download: ML17305A397 (3) | |
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APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATiON
. Surfng an NRC inspection conducted during the period of August 7 through September 1, 1989 ~ violations of NRC requirements were ident5ffed.
In accordance with the 'General Statement of Pol5cy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions' 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1989), the violations are 3isted below:
A.
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI requires that, for significant conditions adverse to quality, measures shall assure that the cause of the cond5tion 5s determined and corrective action taken to preclude repetftfon.
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Nuclear Administrative and Technical Manual Procedure No. 73AC-OEEOI.
Engineering Evaluatfon Request",
Revision 0, implements the requfrements of Criterion XVI of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, and specifies proper resolutfon of nonconfonafng condftfons.
Contrary to the above, diesel generator cooling-subsystem plug and elbow fitting faflures occurring September 15, 1987 through April )2. 1989 were not corrected to preclude repetition and potentially significant colon aode failures.
Although Engineering Evaluation Reports were issued by the 1fcensee on four occasions to resolve the corrosion problems that resulted in repeated and multiple failures of these parts in all three units, effective corrective actions had not been fmplemented.
This 0s a Severftg Level IV Violation (Supplement 1), applicable to units 1 ~ 2 and 3.
B.
10 CFR 50 ~ Appendix B, Criterion V requires that activities affecting quality shall be prescribed and accomplished in accordance with documented instructions, procedures and drawings that contain appropriate acceptance criteria for determining that the activities have been accomplished satisfactorily.
PVNGS Procedure 30AC-9ZZOI requires that after the performance of each step of a work order, the step will be initialed by the performer as completed, marked "N/A" ff not applicable, or marked 'fa51ed" if the step was failed.
Contrary to the above, on August 8, 1989 four steps of the Unit 3 Core Protection Calculator Mork Order No. 00372377 were completed wfthout the required s5gn-offs of'he performed steps.
This fs a Severity Level IV Violation (Supplement 1), applicable to Qnft 3 8911210195 8911Oi PDR ADGCK. 05OOOM8 9
PNU
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Arizona Public Service Corporation is hereby required to submit a written statement of explanation to the V.S. Nuclear Regulatory Coeeission, ATTN:
Document Control Desk, Mashington, DC 20555 with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region V, and a copy to the NRC Senior Resident Inspector at Palo Verde Vnits 1,2 and 3, within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice.
This reply should be clearly marked as a 4Reply to a Notice of Violation4, and should include for each violation:
(1) the reason for the violation if admitted, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the resu1ts
- achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved.
If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an order 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.
Consideration say be given to extending the response time for good cause shown.
FOR THE V.S.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Dated at walnut Creek, California this ~dr dayof, 1989 Rl llSAe Division o erector actor Safety and Projects
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