ML20054C187
| ML20054C187 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 04/05/1982 |
| From: | Starostecki R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20054C186 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-412-82-01, 50-412-82-1, NUDOCS 8204200215 | |
| Download: ML20054C187 (2) | |
Text
~
APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Duquesne Light Ccmpany Docket No. 50-412 Beaver Valley, Unit 2 License No. CPPR-105 As a result of the inspection conducted on January 4 - Februar3 26, 1982, and in accordance with the Interim Enforcement Policy, 45 FR 66754 (October 7, 1980), the following violations were identified:
A.
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion IX, requires that special processes including welding be controlled using qualified procedures in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Paragraph NB-4232.1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section III, 1971 Edition, Winter 72 Addenda, requires that any offset within the allowable tolerance be faired to at least a 3 to I taper over the width of the finished weld.
Contrary to the above, as of February 25, 1982, field weld number 25WS-066-F08, line SWS-66-9A, Class 3 piping, was not faired to the required 3 to 1 taper over the width of the finished weld.
This is a Severity Level IV Violation (Supplement II).
B.
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, requires activities affecting quality to be prescribed by, and accomplished in accordance with, documented instructions, procedures, or drawings.
The licensee's specification 2 BVS-58, dated December 31, 1973, pages 1-37 requires that all austenitic stainless steel welding for Code Class 1, 2 and 3 piping comply with NRC Regulatory Guide 1.31, Revision 1.
It further requires each bidder to contain in their program provisions for complying with Regulatory Guide 1.31, and to control production welding.
Regulatory Guide 1.31, Revision 1, Section C5 requires that production welds contain a minimum of 3 percent delta-ferrite at the weld metal surface.
l Contrary to the above, Power Piping Company Specification N-il41-P-1,
[
Revision 3, Section 4.4 permits less than 1 percent delta-ferrite in production welds.
i This is a Severity Level V Violation (Supplement II).
i I
0FFICIAL RECORD COPY l
8204200215 820405 PDR ADOCK 05000412 G
PDR j
Appendix A 2
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Duquesne Light Company is hereby 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 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.
Original Signed By:
APR 5 1982
,_ l.
A&t77' Dated
_ Richard W. StarosN
, Director Division of Proj t 'nd Resident Programs 0FFICIAL RECORD COPY
.