ML20084F579

Interim Deficiency Rept 55-84-07 Re Use of GE nonsite- Specific Design Specs for Facility.Initially Reported on 840328.Procedures to Identify Correct Controlled GE Documents & Instruction Manuals to Be Reviewed

ML20084F579
Person / Time
Site:	Clinton
Issue date:	04/27/1984
From:	Hall D ILLINOIS POWER CO.
To:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
1605-L, 55-84-07, 55-84-7, U-10149, NUDOCS 8405040240
Download: ML20084F579 (3)

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/LLIND/S POWER COMPANY U-10149 CLINTON POWER STATION, P.O. BOX 678 CLINTON. ILLINOIS 61727 April 27, 1984 Docket No. 50-461 Mr. James G. Keppler Regional Administrator Region III U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 ,

Subject:

Potential 10CFR50.55(e) Deficiency 55-84-07 Use of GE Non-Site Specific Design-Specifications for CPS Application

Dear Mr. Keppler:

On March 28, 1984, Illinois Power notified Mr. F. Jablonski, US NRC, Region III (Ref: IP memorandum Y-20510, dated March 28, 1984) of a potentially reportable deficiency under the provisions of 10CFR50.55(e) pertaining to the possible use of General Electric generic versus plant specific design specifications in developing preoperational' test procedures in use at CPS.

Our investigation of this issue is' progressing, and this letter is submitted as an interim report in accordance with the requirements of 10CFR50.55(e).

Statement of Potentially Reportable Deficiency Illinois Power Plant Operations identified a problem in determining specific General Electric design specifications applicable to CPS. Illinois Power Startup staff use GE design specifications as a basis in writing CPS preoperational test-procedures. Use of GE documents not directly approved for CPS may have resulted in incomplete preoperational test procedures.-

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Background

Illinois Power Plant Operations issued a Condition Report (I-83-03-067) on March 23, 1984, indicating that a problem may exist with the use of GE generic document 22A3899, " Control Rod Drive System Fast Scram," as a basis for writing a preoperational test procedure, whereas document 22A5395, specific to CPS, should have been used. A GE reference listing of documents (CDCS) was used to determine applicable design specifications as a basis for the test procedures.

Investigation Results/ Corrective Action Illinois Power has prepared and is implementing an investigation plan to determine the extent of this problem at CPS. The investigation plan includes:

1. A report will be prepared by General Electric outlining the specific listing and means to determine the correct documents and instruction manuals applicable to CPS.

2. Procedures used by CPS staff to identify the corre e controlled GE documents and instruction manuals, applicable to CPS, will be reviewed to uncover any ambiguities in the selection of controlled documents for use in writing testing and other procedures.

3. Documentation control used for other than GE equipment will be reviewed for similar problems in selecting controlled information.

We are reviewing this issue for any possible adverse impact on the safety of operation of the Clinton Power Station and potential reportability, as a breakdown in a QA Program, or deficiency in final design under the provisions of 10CFR50.55(e).

The full scope and root cause of this issue have not yet been identified, such that a determination of remedial and generic corrective action can be made. A review of procedural documents is currently in progress, and identified deficiencies will be corrected.

Safety Implications / Significance Illinois Power's investigation of this potentially reportable deficiency is continuing. The safety implication and significance will be assessed after further background information is evaluated. Approximately ninety (90) days will be required to complete the investigation, determine reportability, and file a final report on this potentially reportable deficiency.

i Mr. James G. Keppler Page 3 We trust that this interim report provides sufficient information to perform a general assessment of this potential deficiency and adequately describes.our overall approach to resolve this problem.

Sincerely yours, D. P. Hall Vice President RLC/ lag cc: NRC Resident Office Director, Office of I&E, US NRC, Washington, DC 20555 Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety INPO Records Center

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