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Discusses Review of Alleged Const Deficiencies at Facility. Technical Issues Identified for Inspector Follow Up Are Const Activities Affecting Steam Generator Feedwater Pumps & Hanger Insp Problems.Related Info Encl
ML20134G144
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Site: Harris Duke Energy icon.png
Issue date: 10/19/1984
From: Blake J
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To: Lankford J
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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\*****/ OCT 191ll84 MEMORANDUM FOR: Jeffrey B. Lankford, Investigative Coordinator THRU: (hAlanR.Herdt, Chief,EngineeringBranch,DivisionofReactor Safety FROM: Jerome J. Blake, Chief, Materials and Processes Section Engineering Branch

SUBJECT:

SHEARON HARRIS - ALLEGED CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES (CASE N0. RII-84-A-0143)

I have completed an initial review of the subject case. Based on my review, I have identified the following technical issues for follow-up by inspectors from my section:

(1) Construction activities affecting steam generator feedwater pumps and related piping (pages 5-8 of the affidavit)

(2) Hanger inspection problems (pages 10-13 of the affidavit)

The one remaining area of technical concern appears on page 15 of the affidavit, where the alleger refers to " speed letters" and quality documents in his posses-sion. I feel that it is important that the alleger be interviewed in the very near future by a representative of my staff in conjunction with an investigative coordinator to document all of the alleger's concerns.

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SHEARON HARRIS - ALLEGED CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES (CASE NO. RII-84-A-0143) ,

I have completed an initial review of the subject case. Based on my review, I l have identified the following technical issues for follow-up by inspectors from t my section:

(1) Construction activities affecting steam generator feedwater pumps and

  • related piping (pages 5-8 of the affidavit) i (2) Hanger inspection problems (pages 10-13 of the affidavit) [

The one remaining area of technical concern appears on page 15 of tb6 affidavit, where the alleger refers to " speed letters" and quality documents in,his posses-sion. I feel that it is important that the alleger be interviewed in the very  ;

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For Immediate Release October 22, 1984 i

SAFETY OF SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TO BE INVESTIGATED j

An investigation into worker allegations of Quality Assurance deficiencies at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant was announced today by representatives of the Washington D.C.-based Government Accountability Preject (GAP) and local citizens' organizations con-corned about safety at the nuclear plant. The plant is now under construction about 17 miles south of Raleigh. The Nuclear Regulatory i i

Commission's Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is conducting hearings ,

l on CP&L's request to operate the plant. I GAP lawyer Bob Guild released the sworn statement of former CP&L  ;

, Engineer Chan Van Vo detailing concerns of safety deficiencies at .,

Shearon Harris.

"Mr. Van Vo's experience reflects a callous disregard by high

CP&L management for nuclear safety. Like many' nuclear workers, Chan  ;

i Van Vo faced harassment and retaliation instead of gratitude for l identifying Quality Assurance problems. Such retaliation is not cnly '

unlawful, but its. greatest harm is that is simply hides known safety f

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Former Harris Engineer Chan Van Vo's Affidavit details:

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- falsification of nuclear safety material traceability docu-  !

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- breakdown in the Quality Assurance / Quality Control programs for safety related pipe-hanger installations and inspections:

- violation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for j protecting freedom of Quality Assurance functions from project cost and scheduling pressure:

. . - destruction of Quality Assurance documents including his own

, documentation of safety concerns.

" Based on our review of the NRC record and the experience of workers including Chan Van Vo we see strong evidence of programmatic breakdown in the Quality Assurance system at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant," Guild concluded.

Attorney John Runkle, who represents the Conservation Council of North Carolina as intervenors in the NRC's licensing hearings stated:

"We welcome this investigation by GAP. We will ask the NRC Licensing Board to fully consider Chan Van Vo's testimony. Only last month CP&L executives E.E. Utley and M. A. McDuffie assured the Licensing Board that worker safety concerns are encouraged and all are fully investigated. Mr. Van Vo's experience directly contradicts this CF&L testimony."

The Government Accountability Project is a public interest organ.

zation which supports "whistleblowers" in the nuclear industry who have raised concerns regarding nuclear power plant construction quality.

For more information call Bob Guild at 803/254-8132 or 803/252-1419, or Betsy Levitas at 828-3403

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An investigation into worker allegations of Quality Assurance deficiencies at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant was announced today by representatives of the Washington D.C.-based Government Accountability Project (GAP) and local citizens' organizations con-cerned about safety at the nuclear plant. The plant is now under construction about 17 miles south of Raleigh. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is conducting hearings on CP&L's request to operate the plant.

GAP lawyer Bob Guild released the sworn statement of former CP&L Engineer Chan Van Vo detailing concerns of safety deficiencies at Shearon Harris.

"Mr. Van Vo's experience reflects a callous disregard by high CP&L management for nuclear safety. Like many nuclear workers, Chan Van Vo faced harassment and retaliation instead of gratitude for identifying Quality Assurance problems. Such retaliation is not only unlawful, but its greatest harm is that is simply hides known safety defects," said Guild.

Former Harris Engineer Chan Van Vo's Affidavit details:

- falsification of nuclear safety material traceability docu-mentation

- breakdown in the Quality Assurance / Quality Control programs for safety related pipe-hanger installations and inspections:

- violation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for protecting freedom of Quality I.ssurance functions from project cost and scheduling pressure [Q (more)

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- destruction of Quality Assurance documents including his own documentation of safety concerns.

" Based on our review of the NRC record and the experience of workers including Chan Van Vo we see strong evidence of programmatic breakdown in the Quality Assurance system at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant," Guild concluded.

Attorney John Runkle, who represents the Conservation Council of North Carolina as intervenors in the NRC's licensing hearings stated:

"We welcome this investigation by GAP. We will ask the NRC i Licensing Board to fully consider Chan Van Vo's testimony. Only last month CP&L executives E.E. Utley and M.A. McDuffie assured the Licensing Board that worker safety concerns are encouraged and all are fully investigated. Mr. Van Vo's experience directly contradicts this CP&L testimony."

The Government Accountability Project is a public interest organi--

zation which supports "whistleblowers" in the nuclear industry who have raised concerns regarding nuclear power plant construction quality.

For more information call Bob Guild at 803/254-8132 or 803/252-1419, or Betsy Levitas at 828-3403 i

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GAP lawyer Bob Guild released the sworn statement of former CP&L - -

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"Mr. Van Yo's experience reflects a callous disregard by high CP&L management for nuclear safety. Like many nuclear workers, Chan Van Yo faced harassment and retaliation instead of gratitude for identifying Quality Assurance problems. Such retaliation is not only unlawful, but its greatest harm is that is simply hides known safety defects,' said Guild.

Porner Harris Engineer Chan Van Vo's Affidavit details:

- falsification of nuclear safety material truceability docu-mentations

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3 Attorney John Rmkle, who represents the Conservation Council of North Carolina as intervanors in the NRC's licensing hearings i

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"We welcome this investigation by GAP. We will ask the NRC Licensing Board to fully consider Chan Van Yo's testimony. Only i

last month CP&L executives E.E. Utley and M.A. McDuffie assured the l

Licensing Board that worker safety ccncerns are anoouraged and all are fully investigated. Mr. Yen Yo's experience directly contradicts I l this CPGL testimony.'

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connoantiaurv acwsTro vu no 1100 susamaer This meeting involved the following Region II personnel: J. O'REILLY, J. BLAKE, B. URYC, A. GIBSON, C. JULIAN, P. BEMIS, R. LEWIS, and B. WILSON.

PURPOSE: To brief on status of case. Chronology discussed. ALGR's DOL & EE0 complaint reviewed. Regional Administrator directed that OI be requested to provide assistance in interviewing ALGR. If information is developed which warrants an OI investigation, such will be requested. BEMIS was directed to ensure that ASLB is aware of information. URYC to contact ALGR's attorney and arrange for interview. BLAKE and one other technical inspector will assist in interview to develop ALGR's technical concerns. LANKFORD will attend interview. Lead in interview will be by OI who will also be requested to provide -

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[onfidentiality Reg Yes ( ) h ( l 8:20 am - BARTH, ELD called and requested that we contact DOL to see what their findings were regarding Mr. VAN VO's complaint.

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