ML20054H998

Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Repts 50-272/82-10 & 50-311/82-09.Corrective Actions:Importance of Prompt Reporting Emphasized to Supervisor & Operator Counseled on Procedures

ML20054H998
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	06/17/1982
From:	Uderitz R Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Haynes R, Starostecki R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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NUDOCS 8206250304
Download: ML20054H998 (3)

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. s Public Service Electric and Gas Company Richerd A.Uderitz 80 Park Plaza, Newar k, NJ 07101 201 430 7380 Mailing Address P.O. Box 570, Newark, NJ 07101 vice PrmWmt Nuclear June 17, 1982 Mr. R. C. Haynes, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 Attention: Mr. Richard W. Starostecki, Director Division of Project and Resident Programs COMBINED INSPECTION 50-272/82-10 AND 50-311/81-09 SALEM GENERATING STATION UNITS NO. 1 AND 2 APRIL 6 THRU MAY 11, 1982 The following is our response to the notice of violation in the subject combined inspection report.

ITEMS OF VIOLATION Item 1 Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 50.72 requires that prompt (less than one hour) ~ notification be made to the NRC for any event requiring initiation of shutdown of the j nuclear power plant in accordance with Technical Specification '

Limiting Conditions for Operation.

Contrary to the above:

l At 1:59 P.M. on April 13, 1982, the plant was shut down from Mode 2 (critical, zero power) to Mode 3 as required by Technical Specification 3.5.4.1 due to dilution of the Boron Injection Tank. The shutdown was not reported to NRC within one hour.

Item 2 Appendix B Technical Specification 2.3.4.c requires that, during the release of gaseous waste frca the primary' system waste gas holdup system, the gross activity monitor, the iodine collection device, and the particulate collecting device shall be operating.

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- o Mr. R. C. Haynes, Director U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 6/17/82 Contrary to the above:

During release of Gas Decay Tank 11 at 10:50 P.M. on March 26, 1982, the iodine particulate collecting devices were not in service on the plant vent to monitor the release.

Reply to Item 1 The failure to report a plant shutdown from Mode 2 to Mode 3 od April 13, 1982 was due to oversight on the part of the '

Shift Supervisor. The fact that the plant was shut down from below power operation was a contributing factor. The error was pointed out, and the importance of prompt reporting was emphasized.

Reply to Item 2 The failure of the operator to properly perform the operating instruction resulted in the incorrect vent monitor alignment.

It was determined that all other portions of the operating instructions were properly followed. The Waste Gas Effluent Monitor 1R14 and the Plant Vent Monitor 1R16, were operable and in service during the release. Environmental Technical Specification release rate limits were not exceeded, and there was no adverse impact on the environment. The operator involved was counseled by the Senior Shift Supervisor concerning Limiting Condition for Operation 2.3.4.c and the importance of adherence to approved procedures.

Sincerely, CC Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555

STATE OF NEW JERSEY )

) SS: COUNTY OF ESSEX COUNTY OF ESSEX )

RICIIARD A. UDERITZ, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says:

I am a Vice President of Public Service Electric and Gas Company, and as such, I find the matters set forth in our response dated June 17, 1982, to the NRC's combined inspection report 50-272/82-10 and 50-311/82-09 are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

m RICHARD A. UDERITZ/

Subscribed and sworni to before me this M [ day of 7&w r , 1982

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CNotary Pdbly'6 of New' Jersey

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