ML18101A516
| ML18101A516 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 01/26/1995 |
| From: | Ruland W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Eliason L Public Service Enterprise Group |
| Shared Package | |
| ML18101A517 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9502010093 | |
| Download: ML18101A516 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000272/1994033
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January 26, 1995
Mr. Leon R. Eliason
Chief Nuclear Officer & President
Nuclear Business Unit
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
P. O. Box 236
Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038
SUBJECT:
NRC REGION I COMBINED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-272/94-33 AND
50-311/94-33
Dear Mr. Eliason:
This letter transmits the report of the announced safety inspection conducted
by Ms. L. Harrison and Mr. G. Morris of this office for the periods of
November 30-December 2, 1994, December 7-9, 1994, and December 12-16, 1994, at
the Salem Nuclear Generating Station, located in Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey.
The inspectors discussed the findings of this inspection with members of your
staff on December 16, 1994.
This inspection reviewed actions taken to address four electrical-related
events occurring between November 11-28, 1994, and previously identified
unresolved items associated with the electrical distribution system functional
inspection (EDSFI) and power range neutron detection.
In addition, this
inspection evaluated the adequacy and installation of the reactor coolant pump
lube oil collection system for Unit 2.
The inspection was directed toward assessment of areas important to public
health and safety to determine whether activities authorized by the license
were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements. Within these
areas, the inspection consisted of selected examinations of design
calculations, relevant procedures, representative records, installed
equipment, along with personnel interviews.
The inspectors concluded that equipment troubleshooting performed after the
four electrical-related events supported the root cause conclusions.
Corrective actions were found to be appropriate and should prevent similar
occurrences.
The expertise of plant personnel assigned to evaluate these
issues was appropriate.
The inspectors found that an oil collection system had been generally designed
and installed to collect oil from reactor coolant pumps on Unit 2 as described
in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix R, Section 111.0.
However, a concern was
identified regarding the lack of a collection device for a certain plug and
flange as described in the attached report.
An evaluation prepared by your
staff does not consider these locations to be credible potential leakage
sites. Further NRC review is required to verify full compliance with the
requirements described in III.O. This concern will be tracked as an
unresolved item.
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No significant safety concerns were identified. Minor examples of inattention
to detail were noted during review of previously identified EDSFI issues.
Specifically, calculation discrepancies existed regarding temperatures in
switchgear and penetration areas, and emergency diesel generator loading
recovery times.
Management was found to be actively involved in resolving open and emergent
technical issues.
The inspectors determined that management oversight was
evident in support of safe and reliable plant operation.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of
this~letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Your cooperation with us is appreciated.
No written response to this letter
is required. If you have any questions, please call me at (610) 337-5376.
Docket Nos. 50-272; 50-311
Sincerely,
William H. Ruland, Chief
Electrical Section
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure:
NRC Region I Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-272/94-33 and
50-311/94-33
January 26, 1995
Mr. Leon R. Eliason
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cc w/encl:
J. J. Hagan, Vice President-Operations
S. LaBruna, Vice President - Engineering and Plant Betterment
C. Schaefer, External Operations - Nuclear, Delmarva Power & Light Co.
R. Burricelli, General Manager - Informations systems & External Affairs
J. Summers, General Manager - Salem Operations
J. Benjamin, Director - Quality Assurance & Safety Review
F. Thomson, Manager, Licensing and Regulation
R. Kankus, Joint Owner Affairs
A. Tapert, Program Administrator
A. Giardino, Acting Manager, Quality Assurance
B. Ha.11, Acting Manager, Nuclear Safety Review
R. Fryling, Jr., Esquire
M. Wetterhahn, Esquire
P. J. Curham, Manager, Joint Generation Department,
Atlantic Electric Company
Consumer Advocate, Office of Consumer Advocate
William Conklin, Public Safety Consultant, Lower Alloways Creek Township
Public Service Commission of Maryland
D. Screnci, PAO (2) Inspection Reports
PUBLIC
Nuclear Safety Information Center {NSIC)
NRC Resident Inspector
State of New Jersey
State of Delaware
Mr. Leon R. Eliason
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Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
J. Wiggins, DRS
G. Morris, DRS
D. Vito, ORA
Kay Gallagher, DRP
DRS Files (2)
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W. Dean, OEDO
J. Stolz, PDI-2, NRR
M. Callahan, OCA
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Inspection Program Branch, NRR (IPAS)
DOCUMENT NAME:
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