ML20062E290

Notice of Violation from Inspec on 780724-0928

ML20062E290
Person / Time
Site:	Midland
Issue date:	11/03/1978
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:
Shared Package
ML20062E289	List: IR 05000329/1978013 ML20062E285 ML20062E290
References
50-329-78-13, 50-330-78-13, NUDOCS 7812060067
Download: ML20062E290 (2)

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Appendix A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Consumer Power Company Docket No. 50-329 Docket No. 50-330 Based on the results of an NRC inspection conducted on July 24-31, August 1-31, and September 1-8, 1978, it appears that certain of your activities were in noncompliance with NRC requirements as noted below.

These items are considered infractions.

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10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion V states, in part, " activities affecting quality shall be prescribed by documented instructions, Procedure or Drawings,

., and shall be accomplished in accordance with Instructions, Procedure or Drawings".

Technical Specification for Field Fabrication and Installation of Piping 7220-M-204(Q) states, in part, "Where pipe to be joined has unequal outside or inside diameters, or when a fitting has a thickness greater than the connecting pipe, the weld and transition Drawing referenced in the applicable Piping Class Sheet shall be followed. No part of the weld on the thicker side, beyond the crown, shall be of a lesser diameter than the crown. In cases where welds are ground smooth this applies after grounding".

Contrary to the above, it was determined on August 15, 1978, that veld joints with unequal outside diameters had been accepted after a visual examination which did not meet the existing specification.

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10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion XIII states, in part, that

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" measurements shall be established to control the Handling, Storage,... and Preservation of material and equipment in accordance with work and inspection instructions to prevent damage or deteriorations".

Bechtel Power Corporation field procedure No. FPG-5.000, Mair.tenance/ Inspection of Material Equipment Release for Construction states, in part, that " maintenance activities to maintain the lutegrity of the item or its containers to include; Maintain all closures and sealing tape,

.. and providing maintenance in accordance with Manufacturer Maintenance instructions as applicable to the item being maintained".

This statement is made in reference to developing protective environments for equipment. The appro;riate manufacturer i

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Appendix A instructions state, in part, "The Cabinets, Transformer and Voltage Regulators will be stored in an enclosed dry area where the temperature and humidity conditions remain constant."

i Field Procedure FPG-5.000 makes reference to ANSI-4.5.2.2 which states, in part, " Level A items shall be stored under special'

-corditions similar to those described for level B items but with additional requirements such as temperature and humidity control within specified limits... " - " Level B items shall be stored within a fire resistant,. weather tight, and well ventilated building or equivalent enclosure".

Contrary to the above it was determined on August 16, 1978, that Safety Related Control Rod Drive Primary Breakers were stored in an area which did not afford adequate protection from the weather or constituted a controlled humidity and temperature environment.

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