ML20137B057

Notice of Violation from Insp on 850801-0930

ML20137B057
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	11/14/1985
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:
Shared Package
ML20137B054	List: ML20137B050 ML20137B057 ML20137B083
References
50-298-85-24, NUDOCS 8511260169
Download: ML20137B057 (2)

See also: IR 05000801/2009030

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APPENDIX A

NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Nebraska Public Power District Docket: 50-298/85-24

Cooper Nuclear Station License: DPR-46

During an NRC inspection conducted during the period August 1-September 30,

1985, violations of NRC requirements were identified. The violations involved

an inadequate procedure, unlocked and unattended safeguards materials storage

files, failure to meet NRC reportability requirements, lack of adherence to

procedures, and' inadequate test data reviews. In accordance with the " General

Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2,

Appendix C (1985), the violations are listed below:

1. Inadequate Operating Procedure

10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V requires that activities affecting

quality be prescribed by documented instructions or procedures which shall

include appropriate quantitative or qualitative acceptance criteria for

determining that important activities have been satisfactorily

-accomplished.

Contrary to the above, CNS Procedure 2.1.1, " Cold Startup Procedure,"

Revision 39, requires licensee personnel to verify that reactor water

chemistry is adequate for startup but does not include criteria for making

that determination.

This is a Severity Level V violation (Supplement I.E)(50-298/8524-01).

2. Unattended and Unlocked Security Records Storage Container

10 CFR Part 73.21(d)(2) requires that unattended safeguards information be

stored in a locked security storage container.

Contrary to the above, licensee security storage containers were left

unlocked and unattended.

This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement III.E)(50-298/8524-02).

3. Failure to Meet an NRC Reportability Requirement

10 CFR Part 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(C) requires the licensee to submit a Licensee

Event Report if the nuclear power plant is placed in a condition not

covered by the plant's operating and emergency procedures.

Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to submit a Licensee Event

Report to address movement of irradiated fuel that was not properly

supported and grappled. This condition was not covered by plant

procedures.

This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I.D)(50-298/8524-03).

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4. Failure to Perform Surveillance Testing According to Procedure

10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XI requires that all testing

required to demonstrate that systems will perform satisfactorily in

service will be performed in accordance with . written test procedures.

Contrary to the above, licensee personnel did not perform testing in

accordance with the requirements of CNS Surveillanca Procedure 6.1.3,

"APRM System Excluding 15% Trip Function Test," Revision 12.

This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I.E)(50-298/8524-04).

5. Inadequate Evaluation of Surveillance Test Results

10 CFR Part 50, Appendix 8, Criterion XI requires that test results be

documented and evaluated to assure that test ~ requirements have been

satisfied.

Contrary to the above, three licensee persons reviewed Surveillance

Procedure 6.2.4.1, " Daily Surveillance (Technical Specifications),"

Revision 49, without identifying the presence of an incorrect data entry.

This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I.E)(50-298/8524-05).

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Nebraska Public Power District is

hereby required to submit to this office, within 30 days of the date of the

letter transmitting this Notice, a written statement or explanation in reply,

including for each violation: (1) the reason for the violations if admitted;

(2) the corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved;

(3) corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations; and

(4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Where good cause is shown,

consideration will be given to extending the response time.

Dated at Arlington, Texas

this /fdday of /[A ,1985.