ML20058P650
| ML20058P650 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 10/15/1993 |
| From: | Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Medford M Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20058P653 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9310250137 | |
| Download: ML20058P650 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000327/1993201
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001
October 15, 1993
Docket No. 50-327/328
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Attention:
Dr. Mark 0. Medford, Vice President
Technical Support
5B Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801
Dear Dr. Medford:
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-327/93-201 AND 50-328/93-201 SEQUOYAH
NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, OPERATIONAL READINESS ASSESSMENT
TEAM INSPECTION
This letter transmits the report of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC) Operational Readiness Assessment Team (ORAT) inspection, conducted from
August 23 through September 2, 1993, of activities authorized by NRC operating
Licenses Nos. DPR-77 and DPR-79 for the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (SNP), Units 1
and 2.
The inspection was conducted by the Special Inspection Branch of the
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) and consisted of staff from NRR,
Regions I, III, and IV.
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The ORAT performed an independent, bread scope assessment of management
controls, programs, and personnel to support safe restart and operation of the
Unit 2 facility. The ORAT evaluated the areas of plant operations,
maintenance, engineering, and quality programs and focused on examples from
both safety-related and balance of plant systems. The team's findings were
discussed with both you and other members of the Tennessee Valley Authority
(TVA) staff at the conclusion of the inspection on September 2, 1993.
None of
the team's findings would adversely affect the restart of Unit 2.
However,
the team's findings did indicate the need to stress procedural adherence, to
strengthen technical evaluation documentation, and to evaluate procedural
adequacy. Additionally, the team noted that management attention after
restart to the programs currently in place will be v essary to ensure
continued safe plant operation. Of particular concern to the team was the
large burden the backlog of maintenance items, drawing changes, and
engineering issues is having on the technical staff.
TVA s'aould focus
management attention on reducing the large backlogs, in a timely manner.
Also, the significant amount of overtime currently being worked by the
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operations group should be monitored to ensure that it does not become
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detrimental to plant safety.
No response to this letter is required.
The NRC Region II office will issue
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any enforcement actions that may result from this inspection.
In accordance
with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter and
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Inspection Report 50-327/93-201
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Mr. W. H. Kennoy, Director
County Judge
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Hamilton County Courthouse
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Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-
400 West Summit Hill Drive
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Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
Regional Administrator
U.S.N.R.C. Region II
Mr. R. M. Eytchison, Vice President
101 Marietta Street, N.W.
Nuclear Operations
Suite 2900
Tennessee Valley Authority
Atlanta, Georgia 30323
3B Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Mr. William E. Holland
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801
Senior Resident Inspector
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Mr. B. S. Schofield, Manager
U.S.N.R.C.
Nuclear Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
2600 Igou Ferry Road
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379
SB Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Mr. Craven Crowell, Chairmen
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801
Tennessee Valley Authority
ET 12A
400 West Summit Hill Drive
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Mr. Robert Fenech, Vice President
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
Mr. Johnny H. Hayes, Director
P.O. Box 2000
Tennessee Valley Authority
Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379
ET 12A
400 West Summit Hill Drive
TVA Representative
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
Tennessee Valley Authority
11921 Rockville Pike
Suite 402
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Mr. Ralph Shell, Site Licensing Manager
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
P.O. Box 2000
Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379
Mr. Michael H. Mobley, Dirertor
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Division of Radiological Health
3rd Floor, L and C Annex o
401 Church Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1532
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902