ML19332A667

Responds to IE Bulletin 80-20 Re Failures of Westinghouse W-2 Spring Return to Neutral Control Switches.Identified Switches Are Not Used or Planned for Use in safety-related Areas.Thirteen Manhours Expended for Review

ML19332A667
Person / Time
Site:	Catawba
Issue date:	08/20/1980
From:	Parker W CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
IEB-80-20, NUDOCS 8009160642
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Powra 13uri.orno 422 Sourn Cnuncts Srazzr, CHAR 14TTE, N. C. 28242 mww o P^aata.sa. August 20, 198023/>UG25 a9=. 3D Vice PattrotNT ICLERMONg; Anta 704 Strane PRO 3uC1*One 373-4083 Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Director U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II 101 Marietta Street, Suite 3100 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Re: RII:JPO Catawba Nuclear Station--

Docket Nos. @ N 13 and 50 / Q Deer Mr. O'Reilly:

In response to your July 31, 1980 letter which transmitted IE Bulletin 80-20, we wish to advise that a review of Catawba Nuclear Station's Westinghouse Type W-2 switches has been conducted.

It has been determined that Westinghouse Type W-2 switches with return-to-neutral (Auto) position are not used or plant 2ed for use in safety-related applications at the Catawba Nuclear Station.

This review required approximately 13 manhours to complete and report.

Very truly yours, b e5.< p William O. Parker, Jr.

RWO:ses cc: Director Division of Reactor Operations Inspection Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 NRC Resident Inspector Catawba Nuclear Station 8009160[4/J _

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