ML19256G432
| ML19256G432 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Perkins, Cherokee  |
| Issue date: | 12/06/1979 |
| From: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Dail L DUKE POWER CO. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7912310290 | |
| Download: ML19256G432 (5) | |
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o ATLANTA, G EORGI A 30303 DEC 6 1979 In Reply Refer To:
RI.IQO 0-49_0 50-492, 50-493 Duke Power Company Attn:
L. C. Dail, Vice President Design Engineering Post Office Box 33189 Charlotte, North Carolina 28242 Gentlemen:
The enclosed Information Notice 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 Notice 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.
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Enclosures:
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IE In' formation Notice No. 79-30 2.
List of Recently Issued IE Information Notices 1664 168 6
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J. T. Moore, Project Manager Post Office Box 422 Gaffney, South Carolina 29340 1664 169
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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 regulate'd pursuant to the Atomic Energy 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 falls to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or any applicable rule, regulaton, order, or license of the Commission relating 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 Of fice of Inspection and Enforcement personnel reveal a general misunderstanding of 10 CFR Part 21 requirements in casee where a licensee or nonliceTsee has selected to rely on other reporting 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 findings have consistently shown that many activities covered by Part 21 have not been appropriately considered in procedures and other instructions currently being implemented.
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 handling 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-engineers, contractors and suppliers subject to Part 21 requirements should ensure that management control systems are established to assure that all requirements of 10 CFR Part 21 are met, with particular emphasis on the specific areas discussed above.
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h IE Information Notice No. 79-30 Enclosure December 6, 1979 i
RECENTLY ISSUED IE INFORMATION NOTICES Information Subject Date Issued To Notice No.
Issued 79-30 Reporting of Defects and 12/6/79 All power reactor facilities Noncompliances, 10 CFR holding OLs and cps and Part 21 vendor inspected LCVIP.
79-29 Loss of Nonsafety-Related 11/16/79 All power reactor facilities Reactor Coolant System holding 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 Facilities 12A Attempted Damage To New 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 Main Steam Line Break 79-23 Emergency Diesel Generator 9/26/79 All power reactor Lube Oil Coolers facilities holding OLs and cps 79-22 Qualification 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 Material reactors with OLs 1664 172