ML18094A574
| ML18094A574 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 07/14/1989 |
| From: | Kane W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Miltenberger S Public Service Enterprise Group |
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| ML18094A575 | List: |
| References | |
| EA-89-146, NUDOCS 8907200231 | |
| Download: ML18094A574 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000272/1989016
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14 JUL 1989
Docket Nos. 50-272
50-311
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Public Service Electric and Gas Company
ATTN:
Mr. Steven E. Miitenberger
Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
P. 0. Box 236
Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038
Gentlemen:
Subject:
Special Inspection No. 50-272/89-16; 50-311/89-15
This letter transmits the findings of a ~pecial inspection conducted by Mrs.
Kathy Halvey Gibson and Mr. Stephen M. Pindale from May 27, 1989 to July 10,
1989, at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station.
The findings were discussed
with Mr. L. K. M1ller of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
This -inspection reviewed the circumstances surrounding inadequate response time
testing of the isolation function of the main and bypass feedwater control
valves, and that when the feedwater control valves were properly tested,
response times did not meet Technical Specification requirements.
As such, if
the valves had been called upon to close, feedwater isolation may not have
occurred within the time assumed in the accident analysis.
Consequently, we have scheduled an Enforcement Conference at the NRC Region I
office on July 26, 1989, to discuss this matter.
At the conference you should
be prepared to discuss the causes of the event, your response including
corrective actions, and the safety significance, including any potential
broader implications.
Specifically, you should be prepared to discuss your
philosophy and the potential safety impact regarding the failure to establish
a~ as-found condition for the feedwater control valves.
In addition, you
should identify any similar situations or safety equipment for which you do not
establish an as-found condition, and be prepared to discuss the safety
implications, if any, of those situations identified.
Following the
conference, we will notify you of our decision regarding any additional
enforcement action.
Your cooperation with us is appreciated.
Sincerely,
William F. Kane, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure:
NRC Region I Special. Inspection Report 50-272/89-16;
50-311/89-15
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General Manager - Nuclear Safety Review
R. Fryling, Jr., Esquire
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Atlantic Electric Company
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