ML20138P131
| ML20138P131 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 12/18/1985 |
| From: | Zech G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | Benkert J JOSEPH OAT CORP. |
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| REF-QA-99900251 NUDOCS 8512240318 | |
| Download: ML20138P131 (4) | |
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- Joseph;0at Corporation.
ATTN:Mr. John Benckert-
- Quality Control Manager-
-2500 Broadway- ~ Camden,,New Jersey 08104 Gentlemen: This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. R. Cilimberg, J. Craig, R. 'Pettis, J.~ Thomas, B. Brown.and Ms. C. : Abbate of this office on 1 September 23-27,--1985, of your, facility at Camden, New Jersey, and to the discussions of our findings with~you and members of your staff at.the conclusion of the inspection. The purpose of this. inspection'was to determine the adequacy and verify the . implementation of the. Joseph Oat Quality Assurance _ program relative to the - fabrication of canisters which will be us2d during the defueling and subsequent -storage of TMI-2 core debris.. Areas examined during the inspection and our-findings are-discussed in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consjsted of an examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspectors. ' Activities observed during this inspection were limited to Oat's initial ,t . fabrication of two canisters as opposed to the activities to be performed .when full fabrication of canisters is in progress. LDuring the inspection ~it
- was found that the; implementation of your QA program failed to neet ceitain
-NRC requirements. Weaknesses in the implementation of your QA program were 4-identified in the area of procedural controls for. operations performed on the s canisters during, fabrication. The specific findings and references to the-7 pertinent requirements;are identified.in the enclosures to this letter. Additionally, questions concerning the sui _tability of the concrete resin for use in.the fuel canisters and the quality of resin catalyst in the recombirers in the lower canister heads'were identified during this inspection. The NRC recognizo that resolution of_ these questions is not within Oat's area of-responsibility. These items are in the enclosed report not as a reflect 4on upon Oat's-activities, but rather, are included for completeness with respect 'to= issues potentially affecting the canisters. f I
+ ', I L TJoseph Oat Corporation 1 December 18', 1985 Further, an : item of noncompliance..with th'e-requirements of 10 CFR Part 21
- was identified. Specifically,' weaknesses.in your procedures concerning
+ .10 CFR,Part 21 were found.. The enclosed Notice of Violation is sent to you s tpursuant to the' provisions of Section.206 of the Energy Reorganization Act .of-1974.- You are required to submit to this office within 30 days from the ~ .date of this. letter a. written. statement containing:.- (1)-a description of- -steps that have.been or will be taken to correct these items; (2) a
- description'of steps that have been.or will-be taken to prevent recurrence;-
and (3) the dates your corrective actions and preventive measures were or will be completed.- Consideration may be given to extending your response-time for good cause shown. L fYou~are.also. requested to submit a similar written statement for each item. {which appears in the enclosed Notice of Nonconformance. The. responses' requested by this letter are not subject to the clearance
- procedures of the Office of Management.and Budget as required bj the Paperwork :
Reduction'Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
- In' accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's' regulations, a copy of this 11etter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's. Public c
Document Room.' Should you have any. questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you. Sincerely,. L ' Gary. 2ech, ' ef . Vendor-Program Branch Division of Quality Assurance, Vendor, and Technical Training Center Programs it Office of. Inspection and Enforcement -
Enclosures:
- 1. f Appendix A-Notice of Violation
- 2.' Appendix B-Notice of Nonconformance i
- :3. Appendix C-Inspection Report 99900251/85-01
-4. , Appendix D-Inspection Data Sheets (12 pages) cc'w/enclosurer: Sechtel Power Corporation ATTN:- Mr. T.LI. Gillespie 1 Manager, Quality Assurance Projects ~15740 Shady Grove Road. .Gaithersburg,-Maryland. 20877- ,b- ,L. V. 'A.- 2 s
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Joseph Oat. Corporation- - 3' December 18, 1985 D' GPU Nuclear Corporation ATTN: Mr. F. Standerfer Vice President / Director TMI-2 Post Office Box 480 ' Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057' U.S. Department of. Energy-TMI Site Office ATTN: Mr. W. W. Bixby Manager Post Office Box 88 ' - Middletown,' Maryland 17057 Nuclear Energy Services Manufacturing ATTN: Mr. C. E. Anderson Director of Quality Assurance 1000 Shelter Rock Road Danbury. Connecticut 06810 Nuclear Energy Services Manufacturing ATTN:.Mr. F. Sugar General Manager - 101 Swing Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 k r '}}