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Insp Rept 50-219/74-18 on 741119-22.Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Administration & Organization,Operational, Unscheduled Shutdowns,Log & Records
ML20107C313
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Site: Oyster Creek
Issue date: 12/19/1974
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See also: IR 05000219/1974018

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RO Inspection Report No: 50-219/74-18

Docket No: 50-219

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Jersey Central Power and Light Company

License No: DPR-16

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Madison Avenue at Punch Bowl Road

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Morristown, New Jersey 07960

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Oyster Creek, Forked River, New Jersey 08731

Safeguards

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BWR (GE) 1930 MW(t)

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Type of Inspection: Routine, unannounced

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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

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Enforcemant' Action

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Violations

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Technical' Specification 3.3.C.1 - Failure to maintain average

rate of reactor coolant temperature change within 1000F during

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a one hour period, during a cooldown- (Details 6.c)

2. ' Technical Specification 3.5.A.1 - Loss of primary containment

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Butterfly isolation valve V-26-16 inoperability (JCP&L letter

to DL dated April 19, 1974, Subject: A0 74-25)

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Failure of a cleanup system DC isolation valve to close (JCP&L-

letter to DL dated October 11, 1974, Subj ect': A0 74-50)

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Technical Specification 2.3.3 - Failure of reactor high pressure

sensor RE03D to trip at a point corresponding to reactor pressure

less than or equal to 1060 psig (JCP&L letter to DL dated July 18,.

1974, Subject: A0 74-36)

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Technical Speciffcation 2.3.7 - Failure of low pressure main steam

line pressure switches to trip at less than required value during

surveillance tests.

RE23 A, B, C and D (JCP&L letter to DL dated July 19, 1974,-

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Subj ect: A0 74-37)

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RE23 C and D (JCP&L letter to DL dated July 26, 1974, subj ect:-

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RE23 A, B, C and D (JCP&L letter to DL dated August 2,1974,

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Subject: A0 74-42)

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RE23 B (JCP&L letter to DL dated August 12, 1974, Subj ect:

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RE23 A, B, C and D (JCP&L letter to DL dated August 19, 1974,

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Subject: A0 74-44)

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RE23 A (JCP&L letter to DL dated October 4, 1974, Subject:

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RE23 B and C-(JCP&L letter to DL dated October 11, 1974,

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RE23A (JCP&L letter to DL dated October 21,1974 Subject:

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RE23 A, B C and D (JCP&L letter to DL dated November 4,

1974, Subject: A0 74-56) (Details 8)

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Technical Specification 4.5.F.I.2 - Failure of MSIV NS 04B to close

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within specified interval (JCP&L letter to DL dated July-23, 1974,

Subj ect: A0 74-38)

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Technical Specification 2.3.4 - Failure of electromatic relief

valve switches to trip within maximum allowable value during

surveillance (JCP&L letter to DL dated July 23, 1974, Subj ect:

A0 74-39)

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Technical Specf' :ation 3.5.B.1 - Failure to maintain secondary

containment integrity (JCP&L letter to DL dated November 18, 1974,

Subject: A0 74-58)

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Safety Items

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Licensee Action on Previously Identified Enforcement Items

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Failure to perform weekly checks of station and diesel generator

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The licensee has implemented a surveillance test data sheet and ini-

tiated controls for routing of test records. Item is considered closed.

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Failure to notify the Director of the Regional Regulatory Operations

office within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> followed by a 10 day report concerning abnormal

occurrences, within the required time frame.

The. licensee has re-establi.hed time intervals for review and re-

porting. No recurrence has occurred. This item is considered closed.

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The following abnormal occurrences and events were reviewed. Comments

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concerning specific areas are noted within this report.

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Loss of primary containment integrity due to failure of torus vacuum

breaker valves V-26-15 and 16 to seat correctly.1

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Failure of emergency service water pump (520) to start when a normal

start was attempted.2

missiveposition.grayboosterpumppressureswitchRV40Dintheper-

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Failure of one reactor high pressure sensof to trip at reactor

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Four (4) of four main steam line low pressure switches tripped below

specified TS limits.5

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Main steam isolation valve NSO4B failed to close in less than ten

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Four (4) of five electromatic relief valve pressure switches tripped

in excess of TS limits.7

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Psilure of two shock and sway arrestors on the core spray system

and feedwater loop and disclosure of an additional leaking unit.8

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Two (2) of four main sta

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Four (4) of four main steam line low pressure switches tripped below

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1 JCP&L report to RO:I dated April 10, 1974, Subj ect: A0 74-25

2 JCP&L report to RO:I dated April 12, 1974, Subj ect: A0 74-26

3 JCP&L report to RO:I dated May 22, 1974, Subject: A0 it-32

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4 JCP&L report to RO:1 dated July 10, 1974, Subject: A0 .4-36

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5 JCP&L report to RO:I dated July 12, 1974, Subj ec t: A0 74-37

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6 JCP5L report to RO:1 dated July 16, 1974, Subject: A0 74-38

7 JCPEL report to RO:I dated July 16, 1974, Subject: A0 74-39

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8 JCP&1. report to RO:I dated July 16, 1974, Subj ect: A0 74-40

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9 JCP&I report to R0:I dated July 19, 1974, Subject: A0 74-41

10 JCPSL report to RO:I dated July 25, 1974, Subject: A0 74-42

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One (1) of four main' steam line low pressure switches tripped below

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Four (4) of four main steam line low pressure switches tripped below

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Failure to follow MAPLHGR limits as submitted to DL on August 5, 1974.13

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Failure of one torus to drywell vacuum breaker to demonstrate opera-

bility.14

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Failure of two hydraulic shock and sway arrestors on core spray system

and identification of four additional snubbers previously unlocated.15

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Isolation condenser inoperability due to high flow as sensed by con-

densate line break sensors.16

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One (1) of four main steam line low pressure switches trippel below

specified TS limits.17

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Failure of a cleanup system DC isolation valve to close electrically.18

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Two (2) of four main steam line low pressure switches tripped below

specified TS values.19

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One (1) of four main steam line low pressure switches tripped below

specified TS values.20

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Failure of a containment spray pump to start in the automatic mode.21

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Four (4) of four main steam line low pressure switches tripped below

specified TS values.22

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Failure to maintain secondary containment integrity due to isolation

valve failure to fully close.23

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Diesel generator number 2 trip due to high temperature caused by louver

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control temperature switch failure.24

11 JCP&L report to RO:I dated August 2,1974, Subject: A0 74-43

12 JCP&L report to RO:I dated August 9,1974 Subject: A0 74-44

13 JCP&L report to RO:I dated August 26, 1974, Subj ect: A0 74-45

14 JCP&L report to R0:1 dated August 27, 1974, Subj ect: A0 74-46

15 JCP&L report to RO:I. dated September 16, 1974, Subj ect: A0 74-47

16 JCP&L report to RO:I dated September 26, 1974, Subj ect : A0 74-48

17 JCP&L report to RO:I dated September 30, 1974, Subj ect: A0 74-49

18 JCP&L report to RO:I dated October 4,1974, subject: A0 74-50

19 JCP&L report to RO:I dated October 8,1974, Subject: A0 74-51

20 JCP&L report to RO:I dated October 15, 1974, Subject: A0 74-52

21 JCP&L report to RO:I dated October 21, 1974, Subject: A0 74-55

22 JCP&L report to R0:I dated October 29, 1974, Subj ect : A0 74-56

23 JCP&L report to RO:I dated November 11, 1974, subject: A0 74-58

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24 JCP&L report to RO:I dated November 13, 1974, Subject: AQ 74-59

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Other Significant Findings

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Current Findinas

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Staffing

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Shif t Supervisor complement was increased to five (5) effective

November 17, 1974 (Details 2.a)

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Chormate Water Removal Status

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Approximately 1200 gallons of chroma:ed water remain in tank car

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Status of Previously Reported Unresolved Items

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Management Interview

An exit interview was conducted on November 22, 1974 with Mr. D. A. Ross,

Manager, Nuclear Generating Stations, Mr. J. T. Carroll, Station Superin-

tendent and Mr. J. E. Menning Staff Engineer. Inspection results were

discussed further with Mr. J. T.: Carroll on November 27 and December 9,

1974. Items discussed are summarized below:

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General

The inspector summarized the scope of the routinc inspection as reisted

to a review of abnormal occurrences, plant operations, selected re. actor

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operating and surveillance records with respect to compliance with.

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safety limits, limiting safety system settings, and limiting conditions.

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for operations.

Facility tour end discussions held with the reactor

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operating staff were referenced.

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Staffing

The inspector stated that he considered the recent addition of a fifth

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shif t supervisor to reflect favorably on overall station organization.

A licensee represent &tive stated it was the intent of JCP&L to main-

tain the shift complement on a permanent basis (Detail, 2a)

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Chromate Storage Status

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A licensee representative stated that approximately 1,200 gallons

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further stated that tank trucks would be removed from the site.

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Engineering support was referenced by the licensee as an example

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(Details 13.c)

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Housekeeping

The inspector stated that based on his tour of interior facility areas,

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the repainting and refurbishment operations were successful and that

housekeeping was improved as a result.

Licensee representatives acknowledged the inspectors remarks.

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Adequacy of Plant Drawings and Records

The inspector stated that his review of A0 74-47, and discussions with

licensee representatives related to seismic shock suppressors indicsted

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that problems existed with respect to plant drawings and descriptions.

The inspector further stated his position that engineering support

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services should be committed to assure that as built drawings and records

are complete, up to date, and correct,

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A licensee representative stated thac this area had been discussed by

the General Office Review Board (GORB), in connection with a GORB

action item.

The licensee representative further stated that a system

or mechanism to accomplish the above would be established on or about

January 1, 1975. The long term nature of this project and JCP&L Gener-

ation Engineering Department involvement was discussed (Details 10)

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Valve Tagging

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The inspector stated that during conduct of a facility tour, tags were

noted, referring tn leaking packing dated April 1972, which involved

one mislabeled valve and which should have been removed prcviously,

by the licensee. The inspector noted that this matter was corrected

prior to the conclusion of the inspection and stated his position based

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on his sampling, that tagging operations should be audited, reviewed and

updated.

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A licensee representative stated that new procedural coverage would be

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Personnel Exposure

The inspector stated that he had reviewed the licensee'a documentation

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related to one individual's recent exposure history and discussed the

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ongoing investigation of the exposure with the licensee's consultant.

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The inspector stated that uncertainties precluded his acceptance of

1,781 mrem evaluation thus far documented by licensee, and referenced

his understanding based on discussions that the referenced employee

would be restricted from all radiation areas until the end of the

current quarter.

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Licensee representatives concurred with the inspectors statements.

(Details 11)

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GORB Audit Results

The inspector stated that a review of documentation indicated that

results of 1974 GORB audits to date had not been furnished to the

site and discussed his concerns in this area.

A licensee representati7e concurred with the inspectors remarks.

(Details 2.c)

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Enforcement Action

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Items listed under enforcement action above were identified to the

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DETAILS

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Persons Contacted

Mr. D. A. Ross, Manager, Nuclear Generating Stations

Mr. J. T. Carroll, Station Superintendent

Mr. J. P. Maloney, Operations Supervisor

Mr. R. F. Swift, Maintenance Engineer

Mr. E. I. Riggle, Maintenance Supervisor

Mr. E. D. Skalsky, Radiation Protection Supervisor

Mr. J. L. Sullivan, Operations Engineer

Mr. J. E. Menning, Staff Engineer

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Mr. E. J. Growney, Technical Engineer

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Mr. R. L. Stodnour, Staff Engineer

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Mr. B. J. Cooper, Shift Foreman

Mr. H. Callahan, Control Room Operator

Mr. C. J. Silvers, Control Room Operator

Mr. K. Fickeissen, Technical Supervisor

Mr. T. Johnson, Electrical Foreman

Mr. C. McGee, Radiation Management Corporation

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Administration and Organization

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Facility Staffing

The inspector was apprised that effective November 17, 1974

the Oyster Creek Shift Foreman complement had been increased

to five (5). An Operating Foreman was selected to fill this

position. No additional staffing changes were reported,

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Plant Operations Review Committee (PCRC) Meetings

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The PORC met on the following dates and the minutes were

reviewed by the inspector. No deficiencies were identifed.

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Meeting No

April 30, 1974

34-74

May 2, 1974

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May 3, 1974

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May 6, 1974

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May 7, 1974

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May 9, 1974

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May 14-15, 1974

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May 17, 1974

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May 20, 1974

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May 22, 1974

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May 23, 1974

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May 24, 1974

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May 28, 1974

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May 30, 1974

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June 2, 1974

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June 6, 1974

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June 8, 1974

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June 12, 1974

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June 13, 1974

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June 24, 1974

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June 26-28, 1974

56-74

July 9,1974

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July 11, 1974

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July 15, 1974

59-74

July 18, 1974

60-74

July 25, 1974

61-74

July 26, 1974

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August 2, 1974

63-74

August 8, 1974

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August 14, 1974

65-74

August 20, 1974

66-74

August 29-30, 1974

67-74

September 20, 1974

69-74

September 23, 1974

70-74

September 24, 1974

71-74

September 25, 1974

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October 2, 1974

73-74

October 9, 1974

74-74

October 9, 1974

75-74

October 10, 1974

76-74

October 16, 1974

77-74

October 18, 1974

78-74

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General Office Review Board (GORB)

Technical Specification 6.2.d.4 requires GORB to conduct per-

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no records were available with respect to 1974 audits, to verify

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Technical Specification compliance. Discussion indicated that

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no documentation had been provided to the site by GORB. Docu-

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to site management is unresolved.

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Operations

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Operational Status

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The reactor was operating at approximately 1908 MW(t) - 664 MW(e)

at the time of this inspection. Representative stack gas and off

gas rates were 20,500 pei/see and 378,900 pei/sec respectively.

The facility had returned to power operation November 15, 1974

following a four day shutdown to effect repairs to a failed feed-

water bypass valve gasket and leaking valve packing on a recircu-

lation pump discharge valve.

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Unscheduled Shutdowns

Unscheduled shut downs occurred October 8 and November 11, 1974

as a result of increasing unidentified leakage in the drywell.

In both instances contributing leakage was related to a gasket

failure associated with V-2-36, a feedwater bypass valve.

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latter shutdown the "C" recirculation discharga valve packing was

also leaking and required repair.

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The inspector's review indicated the one inch feedwater bypass valve

repair was conducted utilizing an approved procedure and " freeze'

plug" technique. The affected valve utilizes a flexatalic gasket

in order to seal the bonnet to body joint. Repairs following the

October 8, 1974 shutdown included machining of 0.62 inches from

the bonnet tongue and flange and subsequent installation of a new

oversized gasket. Original dimensions were 2 7/16 inches OD X

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1 7/8 inches 1D X 3/16 inches thick. Required dimensions were

2 11/32 inches OD X 1 7/8 inches ID X 1/8 inch thick. The in-

spector was apprised that lack of availability of a properly

sized gasket necessitated removal of 3/32 inch from the OD-

and 0.62 inches from the thickness.

Following installation a

hydro test was successfully performed.

Following the November

11, 1974 shutdown, the same valve gasket was found failed. A

gasket was procured with proper dimensions, the cut area on the

bonnet tongue was welded and machined. No distortion on the

valve body was detected and a hydro test was performed.

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Logs and Records

The following logs and records were reviewed without comment except

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as noted elsewhere within this report

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Station Log Book - September 1 - November 19, 1974

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Plant Operating Review Committee (PORC) meeting minutes (34-74

through 78-74)

Surveillance Records for the reactor coolant system for intervals as

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indicated within this report.

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All Abnormal Occurrences since the last routine inspection.

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Unscheduled shutdowns since the last inspection.

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Procedures

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Severe Weather Conditions

Discussions with licensee representatives indicated that a formal-

ized procedure was not available delineating actions to be taken

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or required inspections to be made in the event of severe winter

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weather and icing conditions. A licensee representative stated

that this procedural coverage would be provided.

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considered open.

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Reactor Coolant System

The following surveillance records were reviewed.

Idle Recirculation Loop Pump Start *

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The inspector reviewed multipoint recorder chart records on a

sampling basis for the period July 13 - October 16, 1974.

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censee records indicated that the 48 point recorder monitoring 1000

temperatures was last calibrated September lo, 1974. Additionally

a system has been installed to differentiate between two (2) 24 point

banks. No violations of a 500 Technical Specification limit on pump

start were noted. The inspector observed that logging of pump start

sequences was not consistently performed. Problems in documenting

TS compliance were discussed at the exit interview. This item is

considered unresolved.

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The insoector audited temperature recorder chart records on a samp-

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circulation' pump suction temperatures. Temperatures recorded over

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a one hour interval as measured on an average (not including peak

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A licensee representative acknowledged the inspectors measurements.

The chart recorder permits selection of two of five recirculation

pumps fo- temperature readout. The licensees procedures do not re-

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quire fo mal plotting of heat up and cooldown rates. The inspector

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was subsequently informed that pressure relationship indicated a cool-

down of 1040F as measured by monitoring reactor pressure on the

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wide range recorder whereas comparison of the saturatiorLtempera-

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referenced time interval.* Technical Specification 3.3.C.1 restricts

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Reactivity Control and Core Physics

MAPLHGR Limits

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Protective Instrumentation

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self imposed and stepped up weekly surveillance frequency. The in-

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proved a TS change for submittal to DL concerning a reduction in

the 850 psig setpoint. The inspector was apprised that as of the

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been reduced to prescribed TS requirements. This item is unresolved

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The inspector reviewed A0 74-28.

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Other Engineered Safeguards

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The inspector discussed A0 74-47 with cognizant licensee _repre-

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struction of Oyster Creek. According to licensee representatives

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no shock and sway arrestors were installed after the originals.

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Discussion and review indicated that the licensee was unaware-of

the piping in this area prior to locating the additional units. No

isometrics of piping located outside the drywell were available and

isometrics of the drywell piping were wrong. Adequacy of drawings

and records was discussed at the exit interview. This item is con-

sidered unresolved.

The licensees program to date, has included the rebuilding of HSSA

units with ethylene ' propylene seals. Experience has indicated that

certain kits'. were provided which contained millable gum poly-

urethane. Additionally, some units contained chevron type shaf t

piston packing and accumulator pistons not directly adaptable to

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standard u-cup seals. Piston machining was required to facilitate

seal installation and resulted in seal fit which did not insure

1eak tightness.

Problems evident to date include maintenance

aspects, involving installation i.e. pinching of the numerous "0"

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rings, burrs in the main piston rod, etc, which can result in

leakage, leaking alemite inserts, and assurance of proper seal

material. The licensee has verbally cautioned personnel con-

cerning burr removal and has implemented additional testing

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following a 4,000 psi pressure test.

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Radiation Protection

Personnel Exposure *

The inspector reviewed exposure dat.a related to an individual.

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The' licensee had re-evaluaced exposure based on various RWP's

taking' credit for those employee activities such as break inter-

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RWP not previously accounted for by the licensee. The licensees

evaluation indicated a total exposure of 1781 mrem versua TLD

badge indications of 2990 mrem total body exposure.

An outside consultant was conducting an investigation of the

referenced exposure on November 21, 1974. Written evaluations

from the consultant were not completed at toe conclusion of the

inspection. Discussion indicated the following:

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No overexposed dosimeters were disclosed.

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No problems with TLD's were disclosed.

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less would be recommended to the licensee.

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It was the consultants position that the individual could not

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have received the exposure.

The inspector discussed the exposure with licensee representatives

and stated that uncertainties precluded justification for discount-

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12.

Radioactive Waste Systems

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Stack Gas Particulate Filter Analysis *

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The licensee had modified procedural checkoff sheets and in-

corporated a delayed particulate spectrum count and a delayed

particulate gross count.

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revision.

This item remains open for review during a sub-

sequent inspection.

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Miscellaneous

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Valve Tagging

The inspector reviewed tag status during conduct of a facility

tour. Tags were noted on valves V-15-34 and V-15-39 in the CRD

hydraulic system dated April 6,1972 identifying packing leakage.

No leakage was observed present. Subsequent investigation

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by the licensee disclosed that the system had been returned to

normal and packing leaks repaired.

The referenced tags should

have been placed on valves V-15-34 and V-15-35.

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discussed at the exit interview and is considered open,

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Housekeeping

The inspector during coaduct of a facility tour observed that

the licensee is completing repainting and refurbishment of the

facility. Housekeeping in interior areas was observed to be

generally good.

The inspector also observed control room

housekeeping. Problems with cigarette butts noted in a pre-

vious inspection * had been corrected.

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cussed at the exit interview.

c.

Chromate Water Storage Status **

The licensee's processing of chromate water in tank car storage

was continuing.

The inspector was informed that about 1200

gallons remained in tank car storage. This water will be

drummed according to licensee representatives. Additional

water is still awaiting processing and is contained in per-

manent storage. The licensees plans include tank car clean

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up and removal of cars from the facility site. This item was

discussed at the exit interview.

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Inlet Canal and Discharge Canal Temperatures following

November 11, 1974 Shutdown

Following the unscheduled shutdown occurring November 11, 1974,

a reconstruction of temperatures obtained from the licensee

indicated discharge canal temperatures measured at the U. S.

Route No. 9 bridge were 51 F at approximately the time of

reactor startup.

Bay temperatures were estimated to be 46-

490F during the shutdown. The licensee did not utilize dil-

ution pumps during the duration of the shutdown. No fishkills

were reported as a result of this shutdown.

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