ML20134G067
| ML20134G067 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Davis Besse  |
| Issue date: | 01/31/1997 |
| From: | Caldwell J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Jeffery Wood CENTERIOR ENERGY |
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| ML20134G070 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9702100261 | |
| Download: ML20134G067 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000346/1996010
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Mr. John K. Wood
Vice President - Nuclear
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SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-346/96010(DRP)
Dear Mr. Wood:
On November 27, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Davis-Besse
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site. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
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Overall, we noted good unit performance and equipment material condition
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during the inspection period.
In addition, good interdepartmental
communications and teamwork were exhibited when plant personnel responded to
operational problems,
No violations of NRC requirements were identified during this inspection
period, however, instances were identified during the inspection where
procedural controls appeared weak in discreet areas.
For example, the "0P-16"
procedure allows equipment lineu
conducting a safety evaluation. p deviations for up to six months without
This has the potential to permit an
unreviewed safety question to go unrecognized in the interim. Also, the
tagout and clearance process did not always specify a final equipment
configuration for return to service, often relying on shift supervisor
prerogative. This contributed to the incorrect positioning of an emergency
ventilation system valve during this period. The valve mispositioning was
further aggravated by the failure of coritrol room operators to recognize the
mistake, even though several shift turnovers had occurred.
We are concerned that plant personnel may not be provided the necessary
procedural guidance in these areas. Also, shift turnovers were not wholly
effective.
We understand that some of these potential vulnerabilities have
been recognized and actions have been initiated to make appropriate
improvements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of
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this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room
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Sincerely,
/s/ J. L. Caldwell
James L. Caldwell, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-346/96010
Docket No..
50-346
License No.:
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John P. Stetz, Senior
Vice President - Nuclear
J. H. Lash, Plant Manager
J. L. Freels, Manager
Regulatory Affairs
State Liaison Officer State
of Ohio
Robert E. Owen, Ohio
Department of Health
C. A. Glazer, State of Ohio,
Public Utilities Commission
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