ML20052C288
| ML20052C288 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 04/19/1982 |
| From: | Starostecki R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20052C285 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-443-82-02, 50-443-82-2, NUDOCS 8205040572 | |
| Download: ML20052C288 (2) | |
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l APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Public Service Company of New Hampshire Docket No. 50-443 Seabrook Unit 1 License No. CPPR-135 As a result of the inspection conducted February 16 - March 22,1982, and in accord-
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ance with the NRC Enforcement Policy, 47 FR 9987 (March 9,1982), the following j
violations were identified:
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10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion IX and the Seabrook Station PSAR require i
that special processes, including welding and nondestructive testing, be controlled using qualified procedures in accordance with applicable codes.
The applicable editions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections III and IX, specify respectively (1) magnetic particle examination (MT) of weld edge preparation surfaces in material two inches thick or more and (2) welding procedure qualification for impact required material less than 5/8
. inch thick, using a test coupon representing the minimum thickness to be welded.
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Contrary to the above, as of March 19,1982, welding had been accomplished on containment piping penetrations (sleeve to end-plate closure) with (1)
MT not performed on the weld edge preparation of certain two-inch thick end-plates and (2) a welding procedure (IT12-III-1-0B-12) not qualified to the minimum thickness listed in its thickness range for impact required material.
This is a Severity Level IV Violation (Supplement II).
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10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion III and the Seabrook Station PSAR require that the appropriate cuality standards be specified and the applicable design criteria be translatec into drawings and procedures. The applicable editions of the ASME, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,Section III, Table XVII-2452.1-1 and AWS Code DI.1, Table 2.7 specify minimum fillet weld sizes for joining members.
Contrary to the abova, as of February 26, 1982, the design criteria for fillet weld sizes specified on several UE&C drawings (eg:
F104038) govern-ing pipe whip restraint insta11stion were incorrect in detailing undersized welds with respect to either ASME,Section III or AWS requirements.
Installa-tion of certain pipe whip restraints (eg:
PW-203-5) to incorrect weld cri-teria had been completed and accepted by quality control inspection personnel.
This is a Severity Level IV Violation (Supplement II).
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Public Service Company of New Hampshire would be required to submit to this office within thirty days of the date of this Notice, a written statement or explanation in reply, including:
(1) the corrective 8205040572 820419 PDR ADOCK 05000443 o
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steps which have been taken and the results achieved; (2) corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations; and (3) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Under the authority of Section 182 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, this response shall be submitted under oath or affirmation.
Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending your response time.
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'Y R$cpard W. Starostecki, Director Division of Project and President Programs e
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