ML20035D054
| ML20035D054 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 04/01/1993 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20035D050 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-333-93-04, 50-333-93-4, NUDOCS 9304120081 | |
| Download: ML20035D054 (2) | |
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4, APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION
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New York Power Authority Docket No. 50-333 James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant License No. DPR-59 i
During an NRC inspection conducted from January 24,1993 to March 6,1993, a violation l
of NRC requirements was identified. In accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedures for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C, the violation is listed below:
Technical Specification 6.8.A states, in part, that written procedures shall be 4
j implemented that meet or exced the requirements of Section 5 " Facility 1
Administrative Policies and Proedures" of ANSI 18.7 - 1972.
l ANSI 18.7 - 1972, Section 5.3.4.2 states, in part, that procedures snall be provided to j
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guide operations during and following a controlled shutdown or reactor trip.
AOP-1, Reactor Scram Procedure, Section C.1, Immediate Operator Actions, states, in part, place reactor mode switch in shutdown.
4 ODSO-2, Operating Principles and Philosophy, Section 7.3.4 requires, in part, that after immediate actions are performed, the actions are verified to t>e correct and complete per the appropriate procedure.
AOP-1, Reactor Scram Procedure, Section C.2.3, ARI/RPS Reset, directs, in part, that the reactor mode switch be verified in shutdown prior to resetting the scram.
Contrary to the above, on February 25,1993, AOP-1, Reactor Scram, was not properly implemented, in that, the mode switch was not verified in shutdown following the scram and the mode switch was not verified in shutdown prior to resetting the scram. The mode switch was found in an intermediate position after resetting the scram.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement 1).
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, New York Power Authority is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATrN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555 with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region I, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector at the facility that is the subject of this Notice, within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice of Violation (Notice). This reply should be clearly marked as a " Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should include for each violation: (1) the reason for the violation, or, if contested, the basis for disputing the violation, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken 9304120001 930401 PDR ADOCK 05000333 G
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1 and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. If an adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an order or a Demand for Information may be issued to show cause why the license should not be modified, suspended, or revoked, or why such i
other action as may be proper should not be taken. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.
Under the authority of Section 182 of the Act,42 U.S.C. 2232, this response shall be submitted under oath or affirmation.
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