ML20134K405
| ML20134K405 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 02/10/1997 |
| From: | Gallo R NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Pike A DYNAMICS CORP. OF AMERICA |
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| REF-QA-99901308 NUDOCS 9702130290 | |
| Download: ML20134K405 (5) | |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 2066H001 February 10, 1997 Mr. Andrew Pike President Ellis & Watts Division of Dynamics Corporation of America 4400 Glen Willow Lake Lane Batavia, OH 45103 1
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REPORT 99901308/96-01 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF NONCONFORMANCE
Dear Mr. Pike:
On December 6, 1996, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Ellis & Watts (E&W) facility.
The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
The inspection was conducted to ascertain specific attributes and implementation of your quality assurance (QA) program, and whether licensees effectively monitored your control of quality for safety-related heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and associated spare parts purchased by licensees for nuclear power plants.
We assessed your commercial-grade dedication activities, your screening of issues for Part 21 applicability, and your monitoring of the control of quality by your subvendors.
During this inspection, the NRC inspector determined that certain of your activities appeared to be in violation of NRC requirements.
Specifically, you failed to adopt appropriate procedures to ensure the evaluation and proper reporting of deviations, as required by 10 CFR Part 21.
In your December 30, 1996, letter to the NRC, you reported taking appropriate corrective actions to address evaluation of deviations, including requiring pertinent training for appropriate employees.
No further response is required.
In general, the QA manual and procedures were adequate, and your staff competent. However, the NRC inspector determined that the implementation of your quality assurance program did not meet certain NRC requirements imposed on you by your customers.
Specifically, you did not verify the adequacy of design of certain HVAC components and spare parts supplied to licensees, and take effective corrective actions for deficiencies in your commercial-grade dedication program, as required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix t,.
These nonconformances are cited in the enclosed Notice of Nonconformance (NON), and the circumstances surrounding them are described in detail in the enclosed report.
You are requested to respond to the nonconformances and' c,
should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed NON when p/
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Licensees indicated that they continue to have concerns regarding your validation of certificates of conformance and certified material test reports.
Lack of validation during. dedication could result in unqualified HVAC equipment or spare parts. Reassessment of dedication activities appears warranted.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC's Public Document l
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Robert M. Gallo, Chief i
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In addition, the inspector determined that licensee monitoring of your quality assurance program and commercial-grade dedication activities was adequate and effective. Licensees indicated that they continue to have concerns regarding i
your validation of certificates of conformance and certified material test reports.
Lack of validation during dedication could result in unqualified HVAC equipment or spare parts.
Reassessment of dedication activities appears i
warranted.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Robert M. Gallo, Chief Special Inspection Branch Division of Inspection and Support Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation i
Docket No. 99901308
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In general, the QA manual and procedures were adequate, and your staff competent.
NRC inspector determined that the implementation of your quality assurance program, However did not meet certain NRC requirements imposed on you by your customers.
Specifically, you di'd not verify the adequacy of design of certain HVAC components and spare parts supplied to,d 1
licensees, and take effective corrective actions for deficiencies in your commercial-grade de i
as required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B.
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circumstances surrounding them are described in detail in the enclosed,r'eport.
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In addition, the inspector determined that licensee monitoring of your quality assurance program and commercial-grade dedication activities was adequate'and effective.
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indicated that they continue to have concerns regarding your, validation of certificates of conformance and certified material test reports.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of' Practice," a copy of this letter and its i
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