ML19322C635
| ML19322C635 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 08/20/1979 |
| From: | Vandenberg R NRC - NRC THREE MILE ISLAND TASK FORCE |
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| References | |
| TASK-TF, TASK-TMR NUDOCS 8001180215 | |
| Download: ML19322C635 (1) | |
See also: IR 05000320/1977002
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RECORD OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Monday, August 20, 1979
8:15 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
Mr. Lou Narrows
Reactor Construction Inspector
IE Region I
8-488-1285
I called Lou to find out the background behind a statement in a letter
from Met Ed to Region I.
The letter from R. C. Arnold, dated March 16,
1977, was in response to IE Inspection Report No. 50-320/77-02.
The statement referencing schedule pressures is enclosed.
Shortly after the site inspection, R. W. (Dick) Heward, tnen the GPU Project
Manager, called Lou Narrows to discuss the unusually large number (three)
of noncompliances.
This was normal procedure for Heward, who apparently
liked to find out the inspector's point of view and insight into the causes
for the noncompliances.
No record was made of the phone conversation.
Lou recalls that "we knew they were under pressure to get the job completed."
Asked how he knew, Lou responded that they (IE) knew the licensee was behind
schedule, knew from . e Site Construction Manager, W. T. (Bill) Gunn, that
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he was pushing har. to complete construction,and further the inspectors
could see a buildup of manpower especially in the electrical area, which is
normally the last item to be completed.
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Lou reports that IE inspectio,s at that tire focused on the qualifications
of 1ic2nsee electrical inspectcrs, and that IE encouraged the licensec to
bring on additional inspectors.
IE knew the licensee was pushing hard and
IE wanted to make sure that the quality of the construction program did not
suffer.
Heward and Gunn were responsible for establishing the schedule subject to
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Lou felt that even though there was pressure for completion, there was nothing
unusual or detrimental about it.
R. L. Vandenberg
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