ML19256G425
| ML19256G425 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 12/06/1979 |
| From: | Engelken R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Arenal A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7912310273 | |
| Download: ML19256G425 (4) | |
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1990 N. CALIFORNI A BOULEVARD e,,,e WALNUT CREE K, CALIFORNIA 94596 December 6, 1979 Docket tios. 50-206 50-361 50-362 Southern California Edison Company P. O. Box 800 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Attention: Mr. A. Arenal, Vice President Advanced Engineering Gentlemen:
The enclosed Information fiotice provides information with regard to reporting of defects and noncompliance, in accordance with Part 21 of Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations.
This Information flotice is provided as notification of a significant matter.
Although no specific action or response is requested, it is expected that recipients will review the information for possible applicability.
If you have questions regarding the matter, please contact me.
Sincerely, 6N,cM-R. H. Engelken Director
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20555 December 6, 1979 IE Information Notice No. 79-30 REPORTING OF DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCES, 10 CFR PART 21
Background
Section 21.1, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Part 21, states, "The regulations in this part establish procedures and requirements for implementation of Section 206 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.
That Section requires any individual director or responsible officer of a firm constructing, owning, operating or supplying the components of any facility or activity which is licensed or otherwise regulated pursuant to the Atomic Enerqy Act of 1954, as amended, or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, who obtains information reasonably indicating:
(a) that the facility, activity or basic component supplied to such facility or activity fails to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or any applicable rule, regulaton, order, or license of the Commission relatina to substantial safety hazards or (b) that the facility, activity, or basic component supplied to such facility or activity contains defects which could create a substantial safety hazard, to immediately notify the Commission of such failure to comply or such defect, unless he has actual knowledge that the Commission has been adequately informed of such defect or failure to comply."
Discussion Recent inspections performed by NRC Office of Inspection and Enforcement personnel reveal a general misunderstanding of 10 CFR Part 21 requirements in cases where a licensee or nonlicensee has selected to rely on other reportino requirements such as 50.55(e) and Regulatory Guide 1.16 as the means to adequately inform the Commission of a matter reportable under Part 21. In this area inspection findinas have consistently shovm that many activities covered by Part 21 have not been appropriately considered in procedures and other instructions currently being implementea. Specifically, the provisions of 21.21(a)(1), 21.21(a)(2), 21.21(b)(3) and 21.51 are not being adequately addressed.
Compliance with each element of the rule is necessary to assure proper handline of matters subject to consideration and reporting under Part 21. Your attention is directed to Section 21.51 which requires that each individual or organization subject to 10 CFR Part 21 prepare records sufficient to assure compliance with the requirements of that part.
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IE Information Notice No. 79-30 December 6, 1979 Page 2 of 2 All holders of NRC licenses or permits issued pursuant to 10 CFR Part 50, architect-enaineers, contractors and suppliers subject to Part 21 requirements should ensure that management control systems are established to assure that all reauirements of 10 CFR Part 21 are met, with particular emphasis on the specific areas discussed abovee 1664 117
IE Information Notice No. 79-30 Enclosure December 6, 1979 RECEflTLY ISSUED
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IE INFOR!!ATION NOTICES Information Subject Date Issued To flotice No.
Issued 79-29 Loss of MonSafety-Related 11/16/79 All power reactor facilities Reactor Coolant System holdina OLs or cps Instrumentation During Operation 79-28 Overloading of Structural 11/16/79 All power reactor facilities Elements Due to Pipe Support with an OL or CP Loads 79-27 Steam Generator Tube 11/16/79 All power reactor facilities Ruptures At Two PWR holding OLs and cps Facilities79-12A Attempted Damage To flew 11/9/79 All Fuel Facilities, Fuel Assemblies research reactors, and power reactors with an OL or CP 79-26 Breach of Containment 11/5/79 All power reactor facilities Integrity holding OLs and cps 79-25 Reactor Trips At Turkey 10/1/79 All power facilities with Point Units 3 And 4 an OL or a CP 79-24 Overpressurization Of 10/1/79 All power reactor facilities Containment Of A PWR Plant with a CP After A flain Steam Line Break 79-23 Emergency Diesel Generator 9/26/79 All power reactor Lube Oil Coolers facilities holding OLs and cps 79-22 Oualification of Control 9/14/79 All power reactor Systems facilities with operating licenses and construction permits.
79-21 Transportation and Commercial 9/7/79 All power and research Burial of Radioactive t'aterial reactors with OLs 1664 118