ML20036B107
| ML20036B107 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 05/10/1993 |
| From: | Merschoff E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Stewart W VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20036B108 | List: |
| References | |
| EA-93-094, EA-93-94, NUDOCS 9305180169 | |
| Download: ML20036B107 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000338/1993017
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EA 93-094
Virginia Electric and Power Company
ATTN: Mr. W. L. Stewart
Senior Vice President - Nuclear
5000 Dominion Boulevard
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Gentlemen:
SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NOS 50-338/93-17 AND 50-339/93-17
This refers to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) inspection conducted by
Mr. M. Lesser of this office on April 16 - April 23,1993. The inspection
included a review of activities authorized for your North Anna facility. At
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the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with those
members of your staff identified in the enclosed inspection report.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examinations of procedures
and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observation of
activities in progress.
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Based on the results of this inspection, an apparent violation was identified
and is being considered for escalated enforcement action in accordance with
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the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions"
(Enforcement Policy), 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C.
The apparent violation
involves actions taken by operators following the Unit 2 reactor trip on
April 16, 1993. The automatic start function of the auxiliary feedwater pumps
was defeated for at least 18 minutes while a valid start signal was present.
Additionally, the auxiliary feedwater pumps were secured prior to meeting the
criteria specified in the applicable emergency operating procedure.
Accordingly, no Notice of Violation is presently being issued for these
inspection findings.
Please be advised that the number and characterization
of apparent violations described in the enclosed inspection report may change
as a result of further NRC review.
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An enforcement conference to discuss this apparent violation has been
scheduled for May 20, 1993. This enforcement conference will be open to
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public observation in accordance with the Commission's trial program as
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discussed in the enclosed Federal Register notice (Enclosure 2). The purposes
of this conference are to discuss the apparent violation, its cause and safety
significance; to provide you the opportunity to point out any errors in our
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inspection report; and to provide an opportunity for you to present your
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proposed corrective action.
In addition, this is an opportunity for you to
provide any information concerning your perspective on 1) the severity of the
issue, 2) the factors that the NRC considers when it determines the amount of
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a civil penalty that may be assessed in accordance with Section VI.B.2 of the
Enforcement Policy, and 3) the possible basis for exercising discretion in
accordance with Section VII of the Enforcement Policy.
You will be advised by
separate correspondence of the results of our deliberations on this matter.
No response regarding the apparent violation is required at this time.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice", a copy of
this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
Jon R. Johnson (for)
Ellis W. Merschoff, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosures:
1.
NRC Inspection _ Report
2.
Federal Register Notice
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M. L. Bowling, Jr., Manager
Nuclear Licensing
Virginia Electric & Power Company
5000 Dominion Boulevard
Glen Allen, VA 23060
G. E. Kane, Station Manager
North Anna Power Station
P. O. Box 402
Mineral, VA 23117
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4201 Dominion Boulevard
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Dr. W. T. Lough
Virginia Corporation Commission
Division of Energy Regulation
P. O. Box 1197
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Richmond, VA 23209
William C. Porter, Jr.
County Administrator
Louisa County
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Louisa, VA 23093
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Michael W. Maupin, Esq.
Hunton and Williams
Riverfront Plaza, East Tower
951 E. Byrd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Attorney General
Supreme Court Building
101 North 8th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Robert B. Strobe, M.D., M.P.H.
State Health Commissioner
Office of the Commissioner
P. O. Box 2448
Richmond, VA 23218
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L. Ergle, NRR
Document Control Desk
NRC Resident Inspector
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Route 2, Box 78-A
Mineral, VA 23117
NRC Resident Inspector
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Route 1, Box 166
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Supreme Court Building
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Robert B. Strobe, M.D., M.P.H.
State Health Commissioner
Office of the Commissioner
P. O. Box 2448
Richmond, VA 23218
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