ML20003G324
| ML20003G324 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Maine Yankee |
| Issue date: | 02/20/1981 |
| From: | Randazza J Maine Yankee |
| To: | Grier B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20003G321 | List: |
| References | |
| FMY-81-18, NUDOCS 8104290038 | |
| Download: ML20003G324 (3) | |
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2.C.2.ll AUGUSTA A NE O k-(207) 623-3521 e
February 20, 1981 FMY 81-18 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Inspection and Enforcement Region I 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Attention:
Mr. Boyce H. Grier, Director
References:
(a) Licnese No. DPR-36 (Docket No. 50-309)
(b) USM C Letter to MYAPC dated January 29, 1981 Inspection 50-309/80-18
Subject:
Response to IE Inspection 50-309/80-18
Dear Sir:
In reply to Reference (b), the following information is hereby submitted.
ITEM OF NONCCMPLIANCE A.
10 CFR 5. Appendix B, Criterion II, requires in part, that "The applicant snall es aclish... a quality assurance program..." Tne Yankee Operatic ial Quality Assurance Program (YOQAP-I-A) in Section II.C, requiIes conformance with ANSI N18.7 - 1976.
" Administrative Controls and Quality Assurance for the Operatn mal Phase of Nuclear Power Plants."
MSI N18.7 - 1976, paragrapn 5.2.6, requires in part; that:
(1)
Permission to release equipment or systems for maintenance shall be granted by designated operating personnel, (2) Operating personnel shall verify that equipment can be released and hori long it may be out of service; and (3) Granting such permission shall be documented."
1.
Contrary to the above on September 26, October 6 and October 28, 1980, one of the two Emergency Diesel Generators were taken out of service for maintenance without documentation of the required permission.
2.
Contrary to the abcve on October 27, 1980, work was performed in MCC-781 to clean the ABT contacts for valves LSI-M-ll and LSI-M-21 without (bcumentation of the required permission.
3.
Contrary to the aoove during a plant tour on Octooer 19, 1980, the inspector found MS-185 (steam inlet to the turbine driven auxiliary feecwater pump) unlockea and snut without documentation of tne required permission to take the auxiliary feedwater pump out of service.
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United States tbclear Regulatory Commission February 20, 1981 Attention: Mr. Boyce H. Grier, Director 4.
Contrary to the above on November 24, 1980, during maintenance on the fire main system the diesel driven fire pump was placed out of service without documentation of the required permission.
This item is an infraction.
RESPONSE
A.
Maine Yankee tagging rules were changed, as a preliminary measure, to insure proper documentation of the release of systems for maintenance purposes by appropriate operations personnel. A memorandum will be issued by the Vice President, Operations to all personnel stressing the requirement to adhere strictly to the tagging rules when removing eqd.pment from service.
A task force will review the tagging procedures to identify any other weakness or need for improvement and to recommend the required changes.
ITEM OF PONCOMPLIANCE B.
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Crlterion II, requires, in part, that, "the applicant shall establish... a quality assurance program..." The Yankee Operational Quality Assurance Program (YOQAP-I-A) in Section II.C, requires conformance with ANSI N18.7 - 1976, " Administrative Controls and Quality Assurance for the Operational Phase of Nuclear Power Plants."
ANSI N18.7 - 1976, paragraph 5.2.6 requires, in part, that, " Measures shall be provided for protection of equipment and workers." Maine Yankets procedure " Maine Yankee Tagging Rules" paragraph 22.2 requires that, " Work on or in enclosures containing power equipment of 600 volts or less shall be approved by the Celegated Representative or two men on the Tagging List, one of which must be a supervisor." ANSI N18 1976, paragraph i
l 5.2.2 requires, in part, that, " Procedures shall be followed."
Contrary to the above, on October 27, 1980, work was performed in MCC-781 l
to clean the ABT contacts for LSI-M-ll and LSI-N-21 without the required l
approval and tagging of the power supplies to the ABT.
This item in an infraction.
C.
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion II, requires, in part, that, "The applicant shall establish... a quality assurance program..." The Yankee Operational Quality Assurance Frogram (YOCAP-I-A) in section II.C, requires conformance with ANSI N18.7 - 1976, " Administrative Controls and Quality Assurance for the Operational Phase of Nuclear Power Plants."
ANSI N18.7 - 1976, paragraph 5.2.7 requires, in part, that, " Maintenance or modification of equipment shall be preplanned and performed in accordance with written procedures, documented instructions, or drawings aopropriate to the circumstances..." ANSI N18.7 - 1976, paragraph 5.2.2, l
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_ly thited States N; clear Regulatory Commission February 20, 1981 Attention: Mr. Boyce H. Grier, Director requires, in part, that, " Procedures shall be followed..." Maine Yankee Procedure 0-07-03, " Maintenance Requests," paragraph 1.0 requires, in part, that, "An MR shall be generated for any maintenance or design change, work performed on safety classified components, systems, or structures."
Contrary to the above, on Octobver 27, 1980, work was performed in MCC-781 to clean the ABT device contacts for valves LSI-M-ll and LSI-M-21 without either a procedure or a Maintenance Request being issued.
This item is an infraction.
RESPONSE
Items B and C All Plant personnel involved were re-indoctinated in the necessity for following the established procedures for the tagging of equipment and performance of maintenance.
te trust this information is satisfactory. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Very truly yours, MAINE YANKEE ATOMIC POWER COMPANY J. B. Randazza f
Vice President, Operations JBR/plb l
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