ML19324B698

Responds to Violation Noted in Insp Repts 50-313/89-42 & 50-368/89-42.Corrective Actions:Training Conducted for One Group of Welders Emphasizing Importance of Compliance W/ Specs & That Work Should Be Stopped If Compliance Difficult

ML19324B698
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	10/26/1989
From:	Ewing E ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	Milhoan J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
References
0CAN108917, CAN108917, NUDOCS 8911080026
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SUBJECT:

Arkansas Nuclear One - Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-313/50-368 License Nos. OPR-51 and NPF-o Control of Welding Activities Inspection Report 50-313/89-42; 50-368/89-42

Dear Mr. Milhoan:

During the week of October 16-20, 1989, an inspection of welding activities was conducted by Messrs. Les Gilbert and Bob Stewart for the NRC Region IV staff (Inspection Report 50-313-368/89-42). An apparent violation was identified concerning procedural compliance among the welders, with three examples given of welders exceeding or not following welding specifications or not being cognizant of the requirements of the specifications.

To immediately address this concern, training was conducted for one group of welders on the morning of October 20th, prior to the end of the inspection.

This training emphasized the importance of compliance with specifications, and included direction that work should be stopped if a difficulty existed with meeting a specification, rather than continuing to work in contradiction with the requirements of the specification.

Further training was conducted on October 20, 21, and 22 to ensure that welders were aware of management's expectations for the conduct of welding activities. Welders currently performing welding activities have received the training, which covered the following points:

• Welding specifications must be followed; activities not addressed in procedures or specifications will not be performed.

• A copy of the current Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) will accompany the weld package to the field, m

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• The craf t supervisor will review each weld package and the WPS with the craftsman prior to starting work, s

• If circumstances occur which prohibit compliance with the specifications, work shall be stopped and the supervisor notified for resolution.

Further corrective actions regarding this issue have been taken. The QC department has increased surveillances of in process welding activities to i further ensure procedural compliance. Also, a review of the walding procedures <

for accuracy and adequacy has been initiated. This review is considered to '

be necessary because the procedure was determined to be overly restrictive  !

in twc of the examples noted by the inspector; the methods being used by the  !

welders were acceptable. The quality of the welds was not affected by the  ;

procedural non-compliance.

p Actions that will be taken to ensure future procedural compliance will be  ;

discussed in the response to the inspection report. If you have any questions, pleasa contact me.

Very truly yours.

. C. Ewing General Manager, '

Technical Support and Assessment I

ECE:JDJ: sgw cc: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Connission Document Control Desk  ;

Mail Station P1-137 Washington, D. C. 20555 ,

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