ML20059C093
| ML20059C093 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png |
| Issue date: | 12/22/1993 |
| From: | Jorgensen B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Donnelly P CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20059C095 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9401040365 | |
| Download: ML20059C093 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000155/1993019
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Docket No. 50-155
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
P.M. Donnelly
Plant Manager
Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant
10269 US 31 North
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Dear Mr. Donnelly:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Messrs. R. Leemon
and C. Brown, and Ms. C. Gainty of this office from October 20 through
December 14, 1993. The inspection included a review of activities at the Big
Rock Point Nuclear facility authorized by NRC Operating License No. DPR-6. At
the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with those
members of your staff identified in-the enclosed report.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures
and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel. The
purpose of the inspection was to determine whether activities authorized by
the licensee were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements.
The results of this inspection indicated improvement in critical-job work
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controls and continued excellent radiation dose and Zebra Mussel control
efforts. However, another example of a previously identified violation
occurred in the area of configuration control. A verbal miscommunication
resulted in the core spray valve motor-operator being tagged out of service at
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a time when it was required operable.
This event fell within the scope of the
escalated enforcement action which we issued to you on November 9, 1993 and
will therefore not be the subject of a separate Notice of Violation.
Weaknesses were also noted in total activity planning.
In one case the un-
interruptable power source (UPS) battery was initially called out-of-service
when it was not, and in second case work was initiated on the fuel supply line
to the Diesel Fire Pump with no contingency plan in case the supply line was
cut, which it was.
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Certain of your activities appeared to be in violation of. NRC requirements, as
specified in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice). The violation
concerned the failure to evaluate the results of static VOTES (valve operating-
test . system) testing at the final "as-left" torque-switch setting for motor
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significance as the opening function of the valve was not impaired by the
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setting on the closing torque switch.
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indicated that efforts need to be improved in the review and quality assurance
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in the enclosed Notice.
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actions taken and any additional actions you plan to prevent recurrence.
After reviewing your response to this Notice, including your proposed
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corrective actions and the results of future inspections, the NRC will
determine whether further NRC enforcement action is necessary to ensure
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compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed
in the NRC Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
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subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
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operator (MO) 7053, conducted on August 4, 1993. Our review of the safety
function of the valve concluded that the violation was of minor safety
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significance as the opening function of the valve was not impaired by the
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setting on the closing torque switch.
However, the root cause of this event
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indicated that efforts need to be improved in the review and quality assurance
of testing and test results for plant equipment.
j
A written response is required and you should follow the instruction specified
in the enclosed Notice.
In your response, you should document the specific
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actions taken and any additional actions you plan to prevent recurrence.
After reviewing your response to this Notice, including your proposed
corrective actions and the results of future inspections, the NRC will
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determine whether further NRC enforcement action is necessary to ensure-
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compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed .
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in the NRC Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Acto of 1980, PL 96-511.
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DEC 2 21993
Docket No. 50-155
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
P.M. Donnelly
Plant Manager
Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant
10269 US 31 North
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Dear Mr. Donnelly:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Messrs. R. Leemon
and C. Brown, and Ms. C. Gainty of this of fice from October 20 through
December 14, 1993. The inspection included a review of activities at the Big
Rock Point Nuclear facility authorized by NRC Operating License No. DPR-6. At
the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with those
members of your staff identified in the enclosed report.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures
and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel. The
purpose of the inspection was to determine whether activities authorized by
the licensee were conducted safely and in accordance with NRC requirements.
3
The results of this inspection indicated improvement in critical-job work
controls and continued excellent radiation dose and Zebra Mussel control
efforts. However, another example of a previously identified violation
occurred in the area of configuration control.
A verbal miscommunication
resulted in the core spray. valve motor-operator being tagged out of service at
a time when it was required operable. This event fell within the scope of the
escalated enforcement action which we issued to you on November 9,1993 and
will therefore not be the subject of a separate Notice of Violation.
Weaknesses were also noted in total activity planning.
In one case the un-
interruptable power source (UPS) battery was initially called out-of-service
when it was not, and in second case work was initiated on the fuel supply'line
to the Diesel Fire Pump with no contingency plan in case the supply line was
cut, which it was.
Certain of your activities appeared to be in violation of NRC requirements, as
specified in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice). The violation
concerned the failure to evaluate the results of static VOTES (valve eperating
test system) testing at the final "as-left" torque-switch setting for motor
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-operator (MO) 7053, conducted on August 4, 1953. Our review of_.the safety
function of the valve concluded that the violation was of minor safety
!
significance as the opening function of the valve was not impaired by the
'
setting on the closing torque switch.
However, the root cause of this event
indicated that efforts need to be improved in the review and quality' assurance
'
of testing and test results for plant equipment.
,
.
A written response is required and you should follow the instruction specified
in the enclosed Notice.
In your response, you should document the specific
actions taken and any additional actions you plan to prevent recurrence.
1
After reviewing your response to this Notice, including your proposed
.!
corrective actions and the results of future inspections, the NRC'will
I
determine whether further NRC enforcement action is necessary to ensure.
compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
(
this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed
.j
in the NRC Public Document Room.
>
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this-inspection.
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Sincerely,
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B. L. D- ge sen, Acting Chief
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Reactor Projects Branch 2
Enclosures:
1.
2.
Inspection Report
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No. 50-155/93019(ORP)
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cc w/ enclosure:
David P. Hoffman, Vice President
Nuclear Operations
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OC/LFDCB
Resident Inspector,' Rill
James R. Padgett, Michigan Public
Service Commission
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Michigan Department of
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