ML19250C384

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Responds to Problem Identified by Util on 791024 Re Inadvertent Omission of Reinforcing Steel in Fuel Handling Bldg Wall.Specifies NRC Understanding on Stopping Concrete Placement,Repair Evaluation,Approval & Other Matters
ML19250C384
Person / Time
Site: Satsop
Issue date: 11/07/1979
From: Engelken R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To: Strand N
WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
References
NUDOCS 7911230325
Download: ML19250C384 (1)


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IMMEDIATE ACTION LETTER

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+,,,e WALNUT CR EE K, CALIFORNI A 94596 NOV 7 1979 Docket No. 50-508 Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352 Attention: Mr. N. O. Strand Managing Director Gentlemen:

Subj ect: Omission of Reinforcing Steel in Unit 3 Fuel Handling Building Wall In response to your recently idehtified problem concerning the iliadvertent omission of 196 pieces of No.11 reinforcing steel from a Unit 3 fuel handling building wall on October 24, 1979, it is our understanding that you have directed your contractor, Morrison-Knudson, to stop all further concrete placement for the wall in question pending further analyses and resolution of the matter. With respect to the resumption of the work in question, it is our understanding that:

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An engineering evaluation will be made of the proposed repair.

2.

The approved repair will be made prior to any further placement of concrete in the wall.

3.

This office will be provided with a written report of the omission of the reinforcing steel, the corrective action and your engineering evaluation of the corrective action taken.

4.

The Region V office will be contacted prior to resumption c,f placement of concrete in the Unit No. 3 Fuel Handling Building wall.

If our understanding of your planned actions is not as described above, pleasc contact this office imediately.

Sincerely, melfw R. H. Engelken Director

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