ML20042G158
| ML20042G158 | |
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| Site: | 07001100 |
| Issue date: | 03/30/1990 |
| From: | Brewer S ABB COMBUSTION ENGINEERING NUCLEAR FUEL (FORMERLY |
| To: | Russell W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9005110159 | |
| Download: ML20042G158 (3) | |
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March 30, 1990 Nucisar Power Buemesses
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-Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I-475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
Subject:
Self-Asse'ssment of the Windsor Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing Facility Reference ~ Letter LD-89-139, A. E. Scherer (C-E), to
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Dear Mr. Russells On October.13,-1989,. Combustion Engineering committed to
-conduct a self-assessment-of the Windsor Nuclear Fuel
-Manufacturing Facility. operations during the first-quarter-of 1990.
The.self-assessment has been-completed, and its reported results and my conclusions ara summarized;below.
In accordance with the charter provided to.you by the
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President,' Nuclear Quality Systems and; executed by a-Task H
Force independent of the Windsor Fuel. Facility.
The Task Force examined the ten (10) functional areas addressed in ii the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Systematic Assessment' 1
l of Licensee Performance Report No.' 70-1100/86 (i.e.,
Facility. Operations, Nuclear. Criticality Safety, L
. Safeguards, Equipment Maintenance, Radiological Controls, i
Emergency Preparedness,' Vendor Qualit l_
. Management Controls, Fire Protection y Assurance' Program,and Industrial Safety? -l and ' Licensing ? Issues).
The:Vice President, Nuclear Quality l~
Systems has documented the findin in a proprietary report-which is:gs of the self-assessment available for review by Nuclear Regulatory Commission personnel at our Windsor, Connecticut facilities or=by special arrangement, if you so desire.
Nuclear Power Businesses 1000 Prospect Hill Road (203) 285-5805 Combustion Engineering, inc Post Othee Box 500 Telex: 99297 COMBEN WSOR' Windsor, Connecticut 06095 0500 FAX: (203) 285-4933
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In the Summary of Results, the Self-Assessment Task Force (SATF) report stated:
"...The SATF concludes significant progress towards improvement in all areas is evident.
It is also clear that management is aware of areas that will benefit
.from further improvements.
It is equally apparent that management is in control and is fully cognizant of all activities within the facility and-is carrying
'out its responsibilities effectively..."
In reviewing their findings three (3) additional conclus, ions:I have reached the following
- 1) The culture of the Windsor Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing facility has improved dramatically.
Culture change cannot, however, be considered as an activity that was finished upon completion of any Performance Improvement Program, no matter how successful.
It is an area that requires constant management attention and nurturing.
That is why I am so committed to our ongoing Quality Improvement Process.
It will only be through the continuous stressing of the.need to meet G requirements (including regulatory requirements), the first time, every time, that our culture will improve to one which will only accept zero defects.
- 2) Facility operations have improved substantially to the point that I believe the facility is physically in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.- Documentation unfortunately has not'kept pace with the improv,ements in opera,tions Ls especially.in the area of radiation protection.
Lq This~ situation has been exacerbated by our lack of success in hiring additional experienced personnel.
As a result, we must now aggressively close the i
remaining documentation gaps and provide adequate staffing levels in the future.
- 3) Performance in the licensing area has also improved
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Recent experience, however, indicates that a more thorough and critical internal review as well as more effective and timely technical communication between our staffs, y
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licensing submittals.
This too-has been exacerbated by an insufficient number of G
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March 30, 1990 experienced personnel.
We must now take the necessary
-steps to improve the efficacy of our future licensing submittals.
.At this point,.we anticipate a staff audit of our findings and we would be pleased to support such an audit at your earliest convenience.
At the time of the Staff audit a final ~ report still due from our outside consultants on radiation pro,tection,.should also be available for your staff's review.
I believe that your audit will confirm my opinion that the Windsor Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing Facility.should then be removed from the Nuclear Materials Licensee Watch List.
If I can be of any additional assistance in this important matter, please feel free to call on me or Mr. A. E. Scherer, our Director of Nuclear Licensing,uat (203) 285-5200.
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Very truly yours, S. 2..re.er President Nuclear Power STB: jab 1
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