ML17305B446
| ML17305B446 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 03/20/1991 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML17305B445 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-530-91-01, 50-530-91-1, NUDOCS 9104090131 | |
| Download: ML17305B446 (3) | |
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e NOTICE OF VIOLATION Arizona Public Service Company Palo Verde Unit 3 Docket Number 50-530 License Number NPF-74 During an NRC inspection conducted on January 6 through February 16,
- 1991, two violations 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 (1990), the violations are listed bel ow:
I A. 'alo Verde Unit 3 Technical Specifications Surveillance Requirement
- 4. 8. 1. l. 2. d. 1 states "Each diesel generator shall be demonstrated OPERABLE: At least once per 18 months during shutdown by:
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Subjecting the diesel to an inspection in accordance with procedures prepared in conjunction with its manufacturer's recommendations for this class of standby service."
Contrary to the above, the licensee performed manufacturer recommended inspections on Unit 3 Train "A" and "B" diesel engines and electrical generators at various times between October 1990 and February 1991 while Unit 3 was being operated at power.
This is a Severity Level IV Violation (Supplement I) applicable to Unit 3.
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10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, Criterion XVI, requires that measures be established to assure that conditions adverse to quality such as deficiencies, malfunctions, and defective material and, equipment be promptly identi fied and corrected.
Contrary to the above, manway'over gasket leakage in both EDG "A" starting air receivers, conditions adverse to quality, were identified in May 1990, but an appropriate evaluation had not been performed to identify potential impacts on safety function and the leakage had not been corrected as of February 1, 1991.
The amount of air leakage from a receiver which can be experienced and still be considered capable of performing its specified function had not been determined, and the leakage through the manway cover gaskets had not been determined.
This is a'everity Level IV violation (Supplement I) applicable to Unit 3.
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR Part 2.201, Arizona Public Service Company is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the U.
S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region V, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspection office at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice of Violation (Notice).
This reply should be clearly marked as a "Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should include 9104090131 910321 PDR
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for each violation: (1) the reason for the violation if admitted; (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results 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 may be given to extending your response time for good cause shown.
Dated at Walnut Creek, California this >&day of rnAe.~~
1991