ML18101A609
| ML18101A609 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 03/24/1995 |
| From: | Rogge J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Eliason L Public Service Enterprise Group |
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| ML18101A610 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9504030209 | |
| Download: ML18101A609 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000272/1995003
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Mr. Leon R. Eliason
Chief Nuclear Officer & President
Nuclear Business Unit
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
P. 0. Box 236
Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038
March 24, 1995
SUBJECT:
SALEM AND HOPE CREEK COMBINED INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-272/95-03,
50-311/95-03, AND 50-354/95-02
Dear Mr. Eliason:
This letter refers to the announced safety inspection conducted by
Messrs. J. Calvert and J. Trapp of this office from February 4-17, 1995, at
Salem, Units 1 and 2 and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. The
inspectors discussed the findings of the inspection with members of your staff
at the conclusion of the inspection.
Areas examined during this inspection are described in the enclosed inspection
report. This inspection was focused on two separate activities. The first
week of the inspection was directed toward a review of Salem's actions taken
in response to the potential loss of an automatic engineered safety features
(ESF) equipment actuation signal, and the subsequent problems that occurred
when attempting to correct this deficiency. The second week of the inspection
focused primarily on the activities of the Hope Creek plant technical
department.
The inspection of engineering and technical support activities is
important to ensure that integrity and configuration of plant safety systems
are maintained in a condition ready to perform their intended safety function.
Within these areas, the inspection consisted of examinations of procedures and
representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the
inspectors.
The inspectors concluded that Salem's engineering response to the potential
for loss of an automatic ESF equipment actuation signal was timely and
technically sound.
Management acted promptly on the information presented to
them by the engineering staff. The engineering evaluation conducted following
the difficulties experienced with the installation of the design modification
to correct the problem was thorough and the corrective actions implemented
were appropriate.
In general, the Hope Creek technical engineering organization was determined
to provide strong technical support.
Newly developed initiatives, such as the
system readiness report and work-around list, were an indication of Technical
Engineering management's continued strong commitment to enhancing department
performance.
However, a general weakness was noted in the quality of root
cause evaluations. Several root cause analyses reviewed were poorly
documented, did not clearly identify a root cause for the failure, and did not
use root cause analysis techniques as required by your procedures.
The
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inspectors noted that your staff was aware of this weakness and were making
significant changes to enhance the effectiveness of your corrective action
program.
A strong management commitment is necessary to assure the timely
implementation of any proposed changes.
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.
You need not respond in writing to this letter. Your cooperation is
appreciated.
Docket Nos. 50-272; 50-311; 50-354
Sincerely,
John F. Rogge, Acting Chief
Electrical Section
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure:
NRC Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-272/95-03,
50-311/95-03, and 50-354-02 w/Attachment 1
cw/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
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)
PUBLIC
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
NRC Resident Inspector
State of New Jersey
State of Delaware
R. Hovey, General Manager - Hope Creek Operations
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Mr. Leon R. Eliason
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Distribution w/encl:
Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
J. Wiggins, DRS
Kay Gallagher, DRP
DRS File (3)
Distribution w/encl: (Via E-Mail)
L. 01 sh an, NRR
W. Dean, OEDO
J. Stolz, PDl-2, NRR
M. Callahan, OCA
Inspection Program Branch, NRR {IPAS)
DOCUMENT NAME:
A:SA950101.INS
March 24, 1995
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