ML20059H330

From kanterella
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Forwards Insp Rept 99900786/93-01 on 930826-27.No Violations Noted
ML20059H330
Person / Time
Issue date: 01/21/1994
From: Norrholm L
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To: Sheen R
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
Shared Package
ML20059H333 List:
References
REF-QA-99900786 NUDOCS 9401270100
Download: ML20059H330 (2)


Text

_

Docket No. 99900786 January JJ, 1994 Mr. R. Sheen, Manager, Distribution Components GE Electrical Distribution and Control 41 Woodford Avenue Plainville, Connecticut 06062

Dear Mr. Sheen:

SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 99900786/93-01 This letter addresses the inspection at your facility in Plainville, Connecticut, conducted by Mssrs. K.R. Naidu and S.D. Alexander of this office on August 26-27, 1993, and the discussions of their findings with you and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

The principal purpose of the inspection was to examine certain areas in the design, operation, manufacture, testing, and maintenance of electrical distribution components, specifically, RMS-9 type overcurrent trip devices, and certain molded case circuit breakers used in direct current applications.

Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the enclosed report.

This inspection consisted of an examination of technical documentation, discussions with and presentations by GE personnel, and observations by the inspectors.

We recognize that the scope of your activitic-s is limited to the manufacture and supply of commercial grade items as defined in Part 21 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Reaulations; although, insofar as your products are used in safety-related applications in NRC-licensed facilities, we have an interest in their suitability and reliability relating to safety under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, as well as the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.

Therefore, we appreciated your cooperation, and within the scope of this inspection, we found no instance in which NRC requirements had not been met.

In accordance with 10 CF'l 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of inis letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely, Leif J.

orrholm, Chief Vendor Inspection Branch 9401270100 940121 Division of Reactor Inspection PDR GA999 EMVGENE and Licensee Performance 99900

  • Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 9900786/93-01 DISTRIBUTION:

VIB R/f DRll R/F Central Files / Docket Files /PDR/ RIDS IE:09 PMs for: Maine Yankee, Browns Ferry, Oconee, Point Beach o See previous concurrence OFFICE VlB/DRIL VIB/DRll SC/VIB/DRIL BC/VIB/DRll D/DRIL/NRR NAME SDAlexander*

KNaidu*

Gcwalina*

Lnorrholm*

Cfgs k

~

DATE 01/07/94 01/10/94 01/10/94 01/11/94 01// c/94

'3 COPY YES YES NO NO YES NO OfflCIAL RECORD COPY Document Name:

GE-ED&c.lR b0057 f

[ f mcgk UNITED STATES

~'

.[.kL[ j NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION l

y WAsWNGTON. D C. MS 0001 January 21, 1994 l

Docket No. 99900786 Mr. R. Sheen, Manager Distribution Components GE Electrical Distribution and Control 41 Woodford Avenue Plainville, Connecticut 06062

Dear Mr. Sheen:

SUBJECT:

NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 99900786/93-01 This lettcr addresses the inspection at your facility in Plainville, Connecticut, conducted by Mssrs. K.R. Naidu and S.D. Alexander of this office on August 26-27, 1993, and the discussions of their findings with you and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

The principal purpose of the inspection was to examine certain areas in the design, operation, manufacture, testing, and maintenance of electrical 4

distribution components, specifically, RMS-9 type overcurrent trip devices, and certain molded case circuit breakers used in direct current applications.

Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the enclosed report.

This inspection consisted of an examination of technical documentation, discussions with and presentations by GE personnel, and observations by the inspectors.

We recognize that the scope of your activities is limited to the manufacture

.and supply of commercial grade items as defined in Part 21 of Title 10 of the i

Code of Federal Reaulations; although, insofar as your products are used in safety-related applications in NRC-licensed facilities, we have an interest in their suitability and reliability under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, as well as the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.

Therefore, we appreciated your cooperation, and within the scope of this inspection, we 4

found no instance in which NRC requirements had not been met.

-i l

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of ll this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

-i

-l Sincerely; j

%J[

_ ; 1( j.

Leii~J.Norrholm',-Chief ["

^

'I Vendor' Inspection Branch Division of Reactor Inspection and Licensee Performance Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

Inspection Report 9900786/93-01

.