ML20006D725
| ML20006D725 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 08/18/1988 |
| From: | Grimes B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | CONGRESS (JOINT & ROTATING COMMITTEES, ETC.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20005D541 | List: |
| References | |
| FOIA-89-404 IEIN-88-046, IEIN-88-46, NUDOCS 9002140305 | |
| Download: ML20006D725 (1) | |
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August 18, 1988
-Architect of the Capitol The Capitol Washington, D.C.
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Dear Sir:
SUBJECT:
POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE REFURBISHED CIRCUlT BREAKERS The enclosed Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Information Notice (lN) 66 46 describes the circumstances under which cefective refurbished electrical equip-ment may have been supplied tc nuclear power plants.
Our continuing investiga-tion of the five circuit breaker companies identified in the IN shows that the companies have shipped breakers to a number of government facilities and agencies.
Our review of a sample of invoices indicates that generally the breakers are sold to a cistributor, and it was only the occasional shipment direct to the end user that permitted us to identify the final government destination, I have enclosed copies of invoices that identify your agency as the customer.
These documents were found during our review of a selection of records spanning che last two or three years from all of the companies.
As other records are reviewed, we will provide any additional information that comes to light.
How-ever, since sone of the companies have been in business for as many as 30 years, a full historical records search will not te possibic.
The five California companies appear to sell surplus new as well as refurbished breakers. However, their refurbished equipment may be shipped in containers resembling original manufacturer containers.
If there is an Haass at (301)y additional information you require, please call me er Mr. Walter 492 3219.
t Sincerely, orirent sW W nnun K. Grime Brian K. Grimes, Director Division of Reactor Inspection and Safeguards Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation i
Enclosures:
- 1. NRC Information Notice 88 46
- 2. Invoices Distribution: (w/o enclosures)
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