ML19321B090
| ML19321B090 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 07/11/1980 |
| From: | Cross J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| References | |
| IEB-80-17, NUDOCS 8007250596 | |
| Download: ML19321B090 (2) | |
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,I 30 JUL I4 algfgk 1 W Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II - Suite 3100 101 Marietta Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN 80 RII:JP0 50-259, -260, -296 - BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT lE Bulletin 80-17 was transmitted to us for action by your letter to H. G. Parris dated July 3, 1980.
Enclosed is our response to item 1 of the subject bulletin for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
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i ENCLOSURE IE BULLETIN 80-17
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RESPONSE TO ITEM 1 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3-(DOCKET NOS. 50-259, -260, -296)
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Item 1 Within three days from the date of this bulletin, perform surveillance tests to verify that there is no significant amount of water in the scram the SDV vent valves discharge volume (SDV) and associated piping and that are operable and vent system is free of obstruction.
Response
There is no signifi~ cant amount of water in the discharge volume 1.
l and associated piping.
Performance of Tests - The first ultrasonic test was performed a.
on units 1 and 2 on July 2, 1980.
Results of Tests - No detectable water was found in the b.
header or associated piping.
Results of Review - The testing was performed in accordance c.
with an approved procedure and by qualified personnel.
Actions Taken or Planned - Each he der is being tested daily d.
with ultrasonic devices.
Schedule for Implementation of Corrective Action - The imple-e.
mentation will be in accordance with requirements of the
,, bulletin.
2.
The SDV vent valves are operable.
Performance of Tests - Operability is verified by observation a.
of lights on the control board.
Actions Taken or Planned - Verification of the vent valve b.
position will be done daily and logged in the operator's journal.
Schedule for Implementation of Corrcetive Action - Units 1, 2, 4
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and 3 were cycled and correct valve indication verified from the control room on June 28, 1980.
In accordance with the understanding reached with Region II, Nuclear
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Regulatory Commission, on July 4, 1980, concerning verification that the vent system is free of obstruction, this requirement is satisfied by insuring the headers are free of water; therefore, those items shown under number 1 above constitute our response.
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