ML18101A651
| ML18101A651 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 04/17/1995 |
| From: | Eugene Kelly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Eliason L Public Service Enterprise Group |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9504250093 | |
| Download: ML18101A651 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000272/1994021
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Mr. Leon R. Eliason
Chief Nuclear Officer & President
Nuclear Business Unit
April 17, 1995
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
P. O. Box 236
Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038
Dear Mr. Eliason:
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION 94-21 {REPLY)
This refers to your, January 16, 1995, correspondence in response to our
letter, dated November 30, 1994, regarding Salem Units 1 and 2.
This
correspondence dealt with your failure to perform inservice tests {IST) of
certain safety-related check valves in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a{f).
Also, we found two instances where actions to prevent recurrence of conditions
adverse to quality were ineffective. These involved post-maintenance
verification of pump baseline data and premature lifting of certain safety-
related relief valves. These items were identified during a review of your
IST program conducted under NRC Temporary Instruction 2515/114, "Inspection
Requirements for Generic Letter 89-04, Acceptable Inservice Testing Program."
We have reviewed these matters in accordance with NRC Inspection Manual
Procedure 92903, "Engineering."
Your evaluation identified as root causes personnel error/inattention to
detail, ineffective administrative controls, and inadequate problem review and
followup.
Your actions to prevent recurrence included preparation of a relief
request pertaining to check valve testing, strengthened administrative
controls, personnel training, increased IST program staffing, and plans to
perform a self-assessment of the IST program.
We concur with your assessment of the root causes outlined above, and consider
the actions you have taken to be acceptable.
However, we note that your
current test schedule for check valves 1SJ3 and 2SJ3 will continue to conflict
with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55{f) until the NRC has approved your
proprised relief request.
The success of your corrective actions, including the degree to which
management oversight of your IST program is effective in preventing future
violations, will be reviewed in future inspections.
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Mr. Leon R. Eliason
We appreciate your cooperation.
Docket Nos. 50-272; 50-311
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Sincerely,
Eugene M. Kelly, Chief
Systems Section
Division of Reactor Safety
cc:
J. J. Hagan, Vice President-Operations
April 17, 1995
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, ticensing 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
Mr. Leon R. Eliason
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Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
Kay Gallagher, DRP
L. Olshan, NRR
W. Dean, OEDO
J. Stolz, PDI-2, NRR
M. Callahan, OCA
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UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
475 ALLENDALE ROAD
KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406-1415
April 17, 1995
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
Dear Mr. Eliason:
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION 94-21 (REPLY)
This refers to your- January 16, 1995, correspondence in response to our
letter, dated November 30, 1994, regarding Salem Units 1 and 2.
This
correspondence dealt with your failure to perform i nservi ce tests ( IST) of
certain safety-related check valves in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(f).
Also, we found two instances where actions to prevent recurrence of conditions
adverse to quality were ineffective. These involved post-maintenance
verification of pump baseline data and premature lifting of certain safety-
related relief valves.
These items were identified during a review of your
IST program conducted under NRC Temporary Instruction 2515/114, "Inspection
Requirements for Generic Letter 89-04, Acceptable Inservice Testing Program."
We have reviewed these matters in accordance with NRC Inspection Manual
Procedure 92903, "Engineering."
Your evaluation identified as root causes personnel error/inattention to
detail, ineffective administrative controls, and inadequate problem review and
followup.
Your actions to prevent recurrence included preparation of a relief
request pertaining to check valve testing, strengthened administrative
controls, personnel training, increased IST program staffing, and plans to
perform a self-assessment of the IST program.
We concur with your assessment of the root causes outlined above, and consider
the actions you have taken to be acceptable.
However, we note that your
current test schedule for check valves 1SJ3 and 2SJ3 will continue to conflict
with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55(f) until the NRC has approved your
proposed relief request.
The success of your corrective actions, including the degree to which
management oversight of your IST program is effective in preventing future
violations, will be reviewed in future inspections.
Mr. Leon R. Eliason
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We appreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Docket Nos. 50-272; 50-311
cc:
J. J. Hagan, Vice Pr~sident-Operations
S. LaBruna, Vice President - Engineering and Plant Betterment
C. Schaefer, External Operations - Nuclear, Delmarva Power & Lig
R. Burricelli, General Manager - Informations systems & External
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
Public Service Commission of Maryland
D. Screnci, PAO (2)
PUBLIC
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
NRC Resident Insp~ctor
State of New Jersey
State of Delaware