ML20010F328
| ML20010F328 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Zimmer |
| Issue date: | 08/28/1981 |
| From: | Norelius C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Borgmann E CINCINNATI GAS & ELECTRIC CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20010F329 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8109100046 | |
| Download: ML20010F328 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000358/1981021
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Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Mr. K. D. Ward
of this office on June 29, July 1, and 20-21,1981, of activities at
Wm. H. Zimmer Nuclear Power Station authorized by NRC Construction Permit
No. CPPR-88 and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. H. Sagar at
the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of ocr inspection report identifies areas examined during
the inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective
examination of procedures and representative record.i, observations, and
interviews with personnel.
During this inspection, certain of your eetivities appear to be in noncom-
pliance with NRC requirements as specified in Appendix A.
This item of
noncompliance is the third occurrence related to field welds where unaccept-
able radiographic techniques and discrepancies in radiographic reports were
identified. This problem had previously been identified and documented in
Inspection Report No. 50-358/78-30 and No. 50-358/81-03. A written response
submitted under oath or affirmation is required.
In recognition of the
quality confirmation program which you have undertaken, you may wish to
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include as part of your response, reference to the quality confirmation
program as it relates to the adequacy of field welds. We also note that
the NRC Investigation (Investigation Report No. 50-358/81-13) into alleged
QA/QC irregularities at the Zimmer Nuclear Facility has identified similar
unacceptable radiographic technique problems as they relate to shop welds.
As part of this inspection, a meeting was held to address the problem of
improper weld techniques by Pu11ran Power Products.
Paragraph 3 of the
report sets forth the recommendations of the Assistant Director of Inspection
National Board; Chief Boiler Director, State of Ohio; and the NRC representa-
tive for resolution of this matter. Corrective actions will be reviewed
during a subsequent ins,,ection.
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In accordance with.10_CFR 2'790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy
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of this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be
placed in'the NRC's Public Document Room.
If the enclosures contain any
info mation that you or your contractors believe to be exem,t from dis-
closure under 10 CFR 9.5(a)(4), it is necessary that you (a)' notify this
office by telephone within seven (7) days from the date of this letter of
your intention.to file a request for withholding; and (b) submit within
twenty-five (25) days 'from the date of this letter a written application
to this office to withhold such information. Section 2.790(b)(1) requires
that any such application must be accompanied by an affidavit executed by
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the owner'of. the-information which identifies the document or part sought
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basis which it is claimed that the information should be withheld from
public disclosure. This section further requires the statement to address
with specificity the considerations listed in 10 CFR 2.790(b)(4). The
information sought to be withheld shall be incorpsrated as far as pcssible
into a separate part of the affidavit.
If we do not hear from you in
this regard within the specified periods noted above, a cooy of-this
letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed
in the Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
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