ML20141G119
| ML20141G119 | |
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| Issue date: | 02/25/1986 |
| From: | Zech G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | Caron A ANCHOR/DARLING VALVE CO. |
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| ML20141G124 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900053 NUDOCS 8602260165 | |
| Download: ML20141G119 (3) | |
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.....* February 25, 1986 Docket No. 99900053/86-01 Anchor Darling Valve Company ATTN: Mr. A. E. Caron President 701 First Street Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701 Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. James T. Conway of this office on January 6-10, 1986 of your facility at Williamsport, Pennsylvania and to the discussions of our findings with Mr. George W. Knieser and members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
- This inspection was made as a result of the receipt of 10 CFR Part 50.55(e),
Licensee Event, and 10 CFR Part 21 reports from: (1) Public Service Electric and Gas Company and Northeast Utilities on missing lock welds, (2) Washington Public Power Supplv System and Commonwealth Edison on failure of air check valves to seat, (3) Long Island Lighting Company on components breaking off in swing check valves, and (4) Anchor Darling on unqualified terminal blocks.
Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of an examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspector.
During the inspection it was found that the implementation of your QA program failed to meet certain NRC requirements. Significant items included failures to: (a) pass 10 CFR Part 21 requirements on to suppliers / manufacturers, (b) control welding material, (c) provide indoctrination / training in the QA program, (d) adequately control suppliers and manufacturers, (e) have sufficient qualification records for nondestructive examination personnel, and (f) follow procedural requirements pertaining to the evaluation of defects.
The specific findings and references to the pertinent requirements are identified in the enclosures to this letter.
The enclosed Notice of Violation is sent to you pursuant 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.
You are also requested to submit a similar written statement for each item which appears in the enclosed Notice of Nonconformance.
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February 25, 1986 The responses requested by this. letter are not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by 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 letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased
, to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, 7
Gary . Zech, Chief Vendor Program Branch Division of Quality Assurance, Vendor and Technical Training Center Programs Office of Inspection and Enforcement
Enclosures:
- 1. Appendix A-Notice of Violation
- 2. Appendix B-Notice of Nonconformance
- 3. Appendix C-Inspection Report No. 99900053/86-01
- 4. Appendix D-Inspection Data Sheets (9 pages) 9 r . - - - - - - - - t - - , . -, ,
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Anchor Darling Valve Company February 25, 1986 The responses requested by this letter are not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by 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 letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning mis inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, Wasi sipad by Gary G. Zack' Gary G. Zec5. Chief Vendor Program.Branen _
Division of Quality Asturance, Vendor and Technical Traininj Center Programs Office of Inspection and Enforcement
Enclosures:
- 1. Appendix A-Notice of Violation
- 2. Appendix B-Notice of Nonconformance
- 3. Appendix C-Inspection Report No. 99900053/86-01
- 4. Appendix D-Inspection Data Sheets (9 pages)
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