ML18031A609
| ML18031A609 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 07/16/1986 |
| From: | Gridley R TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | Grace J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8607290034 | |
| Download: ML18031A609 (6) | |
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TENNESSEE VALLEYAUTHORITY CHAJl ANOOGA. TENNESSEE 37401 5N 157B Lookout Place 3
JUL 16 $86 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II ATTN:
Dr. J.
Nelson Grace, Regional Administrator 101 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323
Dear Dr. Grace:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1
2 AND 3 NRC-OIE REGION II INSPECTION REPORT 50-259/86-18,
-260/86-18, 296/86-18
RESPONSE
TO VIOLATION Enclosed is our response to S.
P. Weihe's June 16, 1986 letter to S.
A. White transmitting IE Inspection Report Nos. 50-259/86-18,
-260/86-18, and
-296/86-18 for our Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant which cited TVA with one Severity Level V Violation.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with R.
E. Rogers at FTS 858-2723, To the best of my knowledge, I declare the statements contained herein are complete and true.
Very truly yours, TE SS E V EY AUTHORITY R. Grz.dley, D'ctor Nuclear Safe and Licensing Enclosure cc:
Mr. James Taylor, Director (Enclosure)
Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
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RESPONSE
NRC INSPECTION REPORT NOS.
50-259/86-18, 50-260/86-18, AND 50-296/86-18 STEPHEN P.
WEISE'S LETTER TO S. A. WHITE DATED JUNE 16, 1986 Item 1 Environmental Technical Specification (ETS) 5.5.2 requires that detailed written procedures for the environmental monitoring program outside the plant, including check-off lists, where applicable, shall be prepared, receive appropriate administrative approval and be adhered to.
Contrary to the above, Radioanalytical Laboratory Procedure SC-Ol, Collection of Environmental Monitoring Samples, Rev. 1, October 22,
- 1985, was not adhered to during May 12, 1986 sample collection as follows:
1.
The total rainwater volume was not, recorded nor was the collection container rinsed thoroughly prior to repositioning for subsequent sample collection as required by Steps 5.4.22.1 and 5.4.22.2.
2.
The integrating time selection switch of the radiation monitoring system was not placed in the one second position during the monthly source check as required by Step 3.1.2, Appendix 2.
3.
The flow control valve for the air sampling system was adjusted although no guidance or criteria for adjustment was detailed in Step 5.4.1.
The procedure only required that date, 'time, meter reading and differential'ressure of the filter system be recorded.
This is a Severity Level V violation (Supplement IV).
Admission or Denial of the Alle ed Violation-1.
TVA admits to the violation.
Procedure SC-Ol as written was not followed.
A.
The inspector did not observe the collector recording total rainwater volume as required by thc procedure.
- However, the technician did record the total volume of rainwater on the sample label.
The technician did fail to wash out the rainwater collection container as required by procedure SC-01.
B.
The technician used a different integrating time setting when performing the source response test than specified by the procedure.
The technician was using the setting specified on the source response test data sheet.
The setting on the data sheet is the setting necessary for correct performance of the test.
C.
The technician did change the air flow setting to adjust the initial magnehelic
- reading, and this action was not defined by procedure.
2.
Reasons For the Violation The reasons Eor the specific problems the inspector observed were inadequate training of personnel on rainwater collection, incorrect integrating time setting specified in pxoceduxe SC-Ol, and procedure SC-01 was not. adequate concerning adjustment of initial magnehelic reading on air sampling equipment.
3.
Corrective Ste s Which Have Been Taken and Results Achieved Instruction was provided to sample collection pexsonnel on the necessity to follow procedures at all times and on the proper cleaning of rainwater collection equipment.
procedure SC-01 was revised to claxify cleaning of rainwater collection equipment, correct integrating time setting, and provide instructions for adjustment of initial magnehelic reading and for preventive maintenance.
Sample collection personnel wexe also trained on revisions to SC-Ol.
In addition, the following corrective actions were completed:
retraining of appropriate Western Area Radiological Laboratory.(WARL) personnel on method of reporting procedure deficiencies and erroxs and necessity of following procedures, field inspection of sample collection for compliance with revised SC-01, field inspection of sampling equipment, and implementation of a program to txack completion of requested maintenance.
4.
Corrective Ste s Which Will Be Taken to Avoid Further Violations A review of related WARL environmental monitoring activities was initiated to determine whether there were generic implications concerning a lack of proper procedural compliance.- It was noted that the WARL environmental px'ogram countroom activities had a xequalification requirement that'as not sufficient with xegaxds to the field personnel.
Therefoxe, the annual requalification requirement Eor these personnel is currently being evaluated for any changes necessary to prevent Eutuxe recurrence.
This activity will be completed by September 1,
1986.
5.
Date When Full Co liance Will 'Be Achieved Corrective action Eor this violation has been completed as described in paragraph 3.
TVA is now in full compliance.