ML20031F696
| ML20031F696 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Phipps Bend  |
| Issue date: | 10/13/1981 |
| From: | Mills L TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| References | |
| REF-PT21-81 10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.55E, NUDOCS 8110200324 | |
| Download: ML20031F696 (2) | |
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Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Director
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Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
PHIPPS BEND NUCLEAR PLANT - REPORTABLE DEFICIENCY - LAMINATED TWO-INCH DIAMETER STEEL RODS FROM FEDERAL PIPE AND STEEL CORPORATION -
PBRD-50-553/81-28, -554/81-21 The subject deficiency was initially reported to NRC-0IE Region II Inspector P. A. Taylor on September 11, 1981 as NCR PBNP 271. In accordance with paragraph 50.55(e) of 10 CFR Part 50, we are enclosing our first interim report on the subject deficiency. We consider.10 CFR Part 21 applicable to this condition. TVA anticipates submitting the next report on or before November 17, 1981.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please get in touch with J. A. Domer at FTS 857-2014.
Very truly yours, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
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r ENCLOSURE PHIPPS BEND NUCLEAR PLANT LAMINATED 2-INCH DIAMETER STEEL RODS FROM FEDERAL PIPE AND STEEL CORPORATION PBRD-50-553/81-28, -554/81-21 10 CFR 50.55(e)
FIRST INTERIM REPORT Description of Condition f
Federal Pipe and Steel Corporation, Sale Creek, Tennessee,-supplied TVA d;.
with 2-inch diameter steel rods (heat No. 15979) as a stock pile item under an indefinite quantity term contract (IQT) 79X22-577543 When TVA l
construction personnel attempted to thread the rods, six cracked because j.
of lamination.
Interim Progress r -
TVA is currently testing the subject rods to determine the extent and cause of-tF lamination.. Also, an investigation is being conducted to determine.ae location and use of the rods utilized before a hold was placed on the shipment. TVA anticipates transmitting a more detailed 1
- i; report on or before_ November 17, 1981.
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