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Insp Rept 50-363/74-02 on 740508-09.No Violations Noted. Major Areas inspected:Stearns-Roger QA Manual for Control of Forked River Construction Activities
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Site: 05000363
Issue date: 05/16/1974
From: Barker F, Heishman R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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FOIA-95-258 50-363-74-02, 50-363-74-2, NUDOCS 9604250107
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See also: IR 05000363/1974002

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U. S. ATO>1IC ENERGY COM>lISSION

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50-363

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Jersey Central Power and Light ComIapy

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Routine

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Dates of Inspection:

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April 23-26, 1974

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Enforcement Action

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Licensee Action on Previously Identified Enforcement Matters

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Design Changes

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Unusual Occurrences

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Other Significant Findings

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Current Findings

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Construction Manager's - QA Program

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The Stearns-Roger Quality Assurance Plan, with selected

implementation procedures, were in the process of revision and

review.

(Details, Paragraph 2)

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Construction Manager's Corporate Organization

Audit of the existing Stearns-Roger Quality Assurance Plan re-

vealed there was no description of responsibilities for the

Project Executive. This matter is considered unresolved.

(Details, Paragraph 3)

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Physical Project Status

Site work in process was observed as erection of temporary

buildings, installation of railroad siding and construction of

the cut-off wall.

(Details, Paragraph 5.c)

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Engineering / Design Status

The licensee's representative informed the inspector that as

of the end of April, the A-E had completed 69% of the engineer-

ing and 52% of the design.

(Details, Paragraphs 5.a and 5.b)

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NSSS - Procurement Documentation Equipment / Material

The licensee's representative stated that he was negotiating

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with the NSSS with respect to the quality documentation to be

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shipped with equipment / material to the site.

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graph 4)

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Vcndor Surveillance

The inspector's audit of the GPU activities for conformance to

" Vendor Surveillance" as described in the QA Plan, Procedure

6-13, with respect to Steam Generator Fabrication, revealed

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no apparent deficiencies.

(Details, Paragraph 6)

Status of Previously Reportad Unresolved Items.

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Vendor's Audit Planntag - Minimum Frequency

The licensee's QA Plan, Procedure No. 6-1, Audits of ist and

2nd Level Contractors / Vendors, requires that these audits be

conducted on an annual basis.

This item is considered re-

s olved.

(Details, Paragraph 7)

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Procurement / Documentation - A/E Procured Equipment

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The A-E's specifications contain a matrix of quality documenta-

tion that the vendor must supply with the shipnent of material.

This item is considered resolved.

(Details, Paragraph 8)

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Regulatory Guide Incorporation

It was found that GPU had initiated a program to verify con-

formance to Regulatory Guides or justify exceptions for design

as stated in Article 1.4 of the PSAR.

The program is incom-

plete and this item remains unresolved.

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Management Interview

At the conclusion of the inspection at the General Public Utilities

Service Corporation (GPLEC) offices on May 8, the inspector held a

meeting with the following personnel:

OPUSC

Mr. B. G. Avers, Manager, Quality Assurance (Part-Time)

Mr. E. Allen, Quality Assurance Supervisor

Mr. J. Bansch, Quality Assurance Representative

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A summary of the discussion is as follows:

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Previously Identified Unresolved Items

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The inspector stated that as a result of his review of documentation

and discussions with GPU personnel, the following two previously

identified items are considered resolved:

Documentation of the frequency of audits of 1st and 2nd level

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vendors.

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Procurement Documentation for A-E procured equipment that must

be supplied by the vendor.

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The inspector stated the following iten remains unresolved:

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Regulatory Guide Incorporation into design criteria. The in-

spector stated that he had reviewed the GPUSC program to

evaluate the facility design for conformance to AEC's Regula-

tory Guide as committed in Section 1.4 of the PSAR.

The licensee stated that the review of comments from the

consultants and contractors concerning incorporation of Regula-

tory Guides into design criteria was targeted for completion

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by the end of 1974.

(Details, Paragraph 9)

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Current Findings

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NSSS Procurement Documentation

The inspector stated that he had been informed negotiations

were underway with the NSSS to determine that the necessary

quality related procurement documentation was available at the

time of equipment receipt.

The licensee stated that this was true but at this time he was

unable to state when this matter would be concluded.

The inspector stated this item remains unresolved.

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Paragraph 4)

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Engineering / Design Status

The licensee confirmad that the A-E's project completion

status as of the end of April 1974 was:

Engineering 69%,

Design 52%.

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Vendor Surveillance

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The inspector stated that his review of the vendor surveillance

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reports, concerning the fabrication of major primary components

at the NSSS Combustion Engineering (CE) shop, revealed no

apparent deficiencies in the QA procedure.

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6)

At the conclusion of the inspection of the site activities, and review

of the Stearns-Roger QA Plan, a meeting was held at the site on May 9,

with the following personnel in attendance:

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Mr. J. Bansch, Quality Assurance Representative

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Mr. H. White, Site Manager

Mr. T. Frost, Quality Assurance Manager (via telephone)

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The inspector informed the personnel in attendance of RO:I policy

concerning:

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Reporting incidents and information of a nature which would be

of interest to the general public and handled through the RO:I

Public Information Office.

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The inspector discussed the provisions of reportability of

significant deficiencies to the Director of Regulatory Opera-

tions as required by 10 CFR 50.55(e). The inspector quoted

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the personnel in attendance examples of recent deficiencies

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reported to the Director of Regulatory Operations.

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The personnel in attendance acknowledged the inspector's

comments.

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Construction Manager's Corporate Organization

The inspector stated his review of the Stearns-Roger QA Plan indica-

ted that the Project Manager and Quality Assurance Manager reported

to the Project Executive.

The inspector requested additional

information as to the responsibilities and corporate function of

the Project Executive.

The licensee stated he would provide additional information for the

inspector's review at a future inspection.

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Construction Manager's QA Program

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The inspector stated that his review of the Stearns-Roger QA Plan

in effect had been approved by the licensee on March 1, 1971.

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necessary, to meet the intent of the AEC's Regulatory Guide.

The Stearns-Roger representative stated that the QA Plan and certain

procedures were in the process of review and approval at the pre-

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sent time. The revised procciares would be available for the in-

spector's review at a future inspection.

(Details, Paragraph 2)

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Physical Project Status

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The inspector asked the number of craf t personnel at the site.

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The licensee stated that at the present time 200 workers were on-

site employed by several sub-contractors.

(Details, Paragraph 5.c)

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Quality Assurance / Site Coverage

The licensee informed the inspector that GPUSC-QA personnel would

be assigned to the site at the start of Batch Plant Testing which

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sentative.had been selected but had not arrived at the site as of

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DETAILS

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Persons Contacted

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Mr. E. Allen, Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Mr. B. G. Avers, Manager, Quality Assurance-

Mr. J. Bansch, Quality Assurance Representative

Mr. K.'Pastos, Project Manager

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Mr. T. Frost, Quality Assurance Manager

Mr. H. White, Site Manager

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Construction Manager's QA Program

The inspector reviewed the Stearns-Roger QA Manual for control of

the Forked River construction activities. It was found that the

manual describes the QA Plan and numerous quality. procedures (QP's).

It was also found that the manual had been reviewed and approved by

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the licensee on March 1, 1971. There was no evidence of subsequent

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review and revisions to assure that changes in code requirements,

the AEC Regulatory Guides and industry policy had been incorporated.

The Stearns-Roger representative stated that this item had been

recognized, and that portions of the QA Manual had been revised and

were in for review and approval. The portions of the manual under

revision were stated to be:

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Quality Plan

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QP-1 " Qualification Requirements and Responsibilities of

QA Personnel"

QP-3 " Vendor Evaluation and Selection"

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QP-4 " Drawing, Specification, Purchase Document, and Procedure

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QP-11 "Non-Conforming Material and Worknanship Criteria"

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The revised procedures will be available for the inspector's review

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Construction Manager's Corporate Organization

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that the Quality Assurance Nknager and Project Nhnager both report

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Executive was with respect to direct responsibility for the cost ,

and schedule of the Forked River project.

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It was initially stated that the Project Executive was associated

with only the Forked River project; subsequently, the RO:I in-

spector was informed that the " Project Executive" was responsible

for all nuclear projects.

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The inspector asked the licensee to clarify this matter.

licensee stated that he would provide this information for the

inspector's review at a future inspection.

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unresolved.

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NSSS - Procurement Documentation Equipment /Fbterial

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The licensee stated that he was in the process of negotiating with

the NSSS supplier, Combustion Engineering, as to what quality docu-

mentation records would be availabic prior to shipment.

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further stated that this problem existed with equipment fabricated

in the CE shops. The particular example quoted was the submission

of radiographs of weld seams.

The licensee stated it was his intent that radiographs be provided

for site records. The NSSS position was that the radiographs would

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be retained at his shop. This matter is considered unresolved.

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Project Status

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Engineering / Design Status

The licensee furnished the inspector with information concern-

ing project status for the Architect Engineer's activities, as

of the end of April 1974.

Engineering

69% Complete

Design

52% Complete

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Purchase Orders Let

Equipment Specification Procurement

28 Completed

As of May 1, 1974

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(Approx) 31% Complete

Construction Specification

11 Completed

Procurement as of April 26, 1974

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(Approx) 29% Complete

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Physical Project Status

A tour of the plant site and discussions with the licensee's

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representative revealed the following:

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The site had been cleared and leveled; security fencing,

access roads, railroad spur, equipment transfer road, and

temporary buildings for contractor's and the site warehouse

were under construction.

The principal activity in progress

was installation of a cut-off wall around the foundation area

of the containment, auxiliary, fuel handling, and turbine

buildings.

It was stated that the cut-off wall was approxi-

mately 80% excavated and 60% back-filled.

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The licensee furnished the inspector with the target dates for

the following activities:

Erection and Testing of Batch Plant

July - November 1974

Initial Concrete Placement in Mud Mat

November 1974

Initial Delivery of Reinforcing Bar

December 1974

Initial Class I Concrete Placement

March 1975

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Vendor Surveillance

An audit was performed concerning the licensee's implementation of

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the " Vendor Surveillance Plan for Pre-Purchased Items" as described

in the Quality Assurance Plan, Procedure No. 6-13.

Surveillance records for the Steam Generator being fabricated at

the NSSS plant were reviewed.

It was found that 25 surveillance'

reports had been issued in the period September 11, 1973 through

December 5, 1973. The surveillance ef f ort was stated to be above

the normal level, as a QPU-QA representative was in residence

during the tubing operation.

The GPUSC-QA representative had

observed the " Witness Points" specified in the NSSS Integrated

Manufacturing Plan. The inspector's review revealed no apparent

deficiencies.

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Vendor Audit Planning - Minimum Frequency (50-363/73-05)_

A previous inspection revealed that a formal vendor audit frequency

had not been established in the licensee's QA Plan.

The licensee showed the inspector the 1974 audit schedules for "CE

NSSS Supplied Equipment" and " Vendor Audit Schedule Burns and Roe

Procured Equipment".

It was found that the NSSS equipment in

fabrication had been scheduled for an annual audit at the vendor's

facility.

There was one audit planned at the rebar vendor's. plant

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scheduled in 1974. The licensee stated that this was the only non-

NSSS supplied equipment for which a firm fabrication schedule had

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been established. An audit had been scheduled for this vendor.

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The inspector reviewed the licensee's QA Plan, Procedure 6-1 en-

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7.0, Audit Frequencies. It was found that paragraph 7.1 states, in

part, .. ." Formal audits will normally be held on an annual basis

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matter is considered resolved.

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Procurement / Documentation - A/E Procured Equipment (50-363/73-05).

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The licensee has required the A/E (Burns-and Roe) to defidE what

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specific documentation must be subjected to Engineering Approval

(60 days af ter award); Engineering for Information; Vendor Surveil-

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Shipment of Material.

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This information was contained in the " Specification of Minimum QA

Procedure / Documentation Requirements" which is attached to the

purchase specification. The inspector audited Specification 2700-

25 " Heat Exchanger" and 2700-69 " Reinforcing Steel for the Forkad

River Nuclear Station Unit No. 1".

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vendor with a listing of the documentation to be included with the

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shipment of material in each instance. The licensee stated that a

copy of the specification, including documentation requirements,

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would be furnished to site personnel for use at receiving inspection.

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material. The NSSS had not agreed to provide the documentation

requested by the licensee upon shipment of equipment / material

(reference paragraph 4).

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Section 1.4 of the PSAR entitled, "AEC General Design Criteria for

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the requirements of the AEC's Safety Guides. No exceptions are

known to date.

If any are identified they will be described and

justified to the AEC."

This statement was made in a June 30, 1972

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Regulatory Guides.

The licensee showed the inspector documentary

evidence that he had requested all contractors involved in the

project to review their designs for conformance to the Regulatory

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Guides. The letter requesting this design review for conformance/

exception was dated February 28, 1974 and addressed to Dames and

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The licensee showed the inspector the comments received to date. .

It was stated that.where exceptions are noted and will be included

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in the design, he will provide justification for the exception to

the Directorate of Licensing. It was futher stated that results of

the initial review have been targeted for submittal by the end of

1974. This item remains unresolved.

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