ML20148F955
| ML20148F955 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 05/27/1997 |
| From: | Jerrica Johnson NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Kingsley O TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20148F961 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-327-97-05, 50-327-97-5, 50-328-97-05, 50-328-97-5, EA-97-232, NUDOCS 9706050104 | |
| Download: ML20148F955 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000327/1997005
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May 27,1997
EA 97 232
Tennessee Valley Authority
ATTN: Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley, Jr.
President, TVA Nuclear and
Chief Nuclear Officer
6A Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402 2801
SUBJECT: NRC SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50 327/97 05 AND 50 328/97-05
Dear Mr. Kingsley:
This refers to the special inspection conducted on March 24 through
May 22, 1997, at the Sequoyah facility. The purpose of the inspection was to
review aspects of the Unit 1 inadvertent drain down experienced on March 24,
1997. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection. The exit
meeting for this inspection was conducted on May 22, 1997, with Sequoyah
senior management.
Based on the results of this inspection, two apparent violations were
identified and are being considered for escalated enforcement action in
accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC
Enforcement Actions" (Enforcement Policy). NUREG-1600. The corrective actions
for a similar 1993 inadvertent reactor coolant system drain down event did not
preclude recurrence. The failure to take adequate corrective action is
considered to be an apparent violation. The failure of operators to maintain
control room oversight, stabilize plant conditions when an instrument failure
was suspected, and correctly and accurately log the plant's status, is also
considered to be an apparent violation. Accordingly, no Notice of Violation
is presently being issued for these inspection findings.
In addition, please
be advised that the number and characterization of apparent violations
described in the enclosed inspection report may change as a result of further
NRC review.
A predecisional enforcement conference to discuss these apparent violations
will be scheduled. The decision to hold a predecisional enforcement
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conference does not mean that the NRC has determined that a violation has
occurred or that enforcement action will be taken. This conference is being
held to obtain information to enable the NRC to make an enforcement decision,
such as a common understanding of the facts, root causes, missed opportunities
to identify the apparent violations sooner, corrective actions, significance
of the issues and the need for lasting and effective corrective action.
In
particular, we expect you to address the cause for the failures in the
corrective action program, the causes for the failure to follow procedure, and
the corrective actions planned or implemented to improve these programs.
In
addition, this is an opportunity for you tc point out any errors in our
inspection report and for you to provide any information concerning your
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perspectives on 1) the severity of the violations, 2) the application of the
factors that the NRC considers when it determines the amount of a civil
mnalty that may be assessed in accordance with Section VI.B.2 of the
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Enforcement Policy, and 3) any other application of the Enforcement Policy to
this case, including the exercise of discretion in accordance with
Section VII.
This conference will be open to public observation in accordance with
Section V of the NRC Enforcement Policy. Although not required, we encourage
you to provide your comments on how you believe holding this conference open
to public observation affected your presentation and your communications with
the NRC.
You will be advised by separate correspondence of the results of our
deliberations on this matter. No response regarding these apparent violations
is required at this time.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of
this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely,
(Original signed by R. V. Crlenjak)
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Jon R. Johnson, Director
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NRC Inspection Report
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Mr. O. J. Zeringue
Mr. J. T. Herron
Senior Vice President
Plant Manager
Nuclear Operations
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
6A Lookout Place
P. O. Box 2000
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Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
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Mr. Michael H. Mobley, Director
Mr. J. A. Bailey
Division of Radiological Health
Vice President
3rd Floor L and C Annex
Engineering and Technical Services
401 Church Street
6A Lookout Place
Nashville, TN 37243 1532
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402 2801
County Executive
Hamilton County Courthouse
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Mr. R. J. Adney
Chattanooga, TN 37402 2801
Site Vice President
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
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Tennessee Valley Authority
P. O. Box 2000
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
General Counsel
Tennessee Valley Authority
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400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
Mr. R. R. Baron
General Manager Nuclear
Assurance & Licensing
4J Blue Ridge
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402 2801
Mr. P. Salas, Manager
Licensing and Industry Affairs
Tennessee Valley Authority
4J Blue Ridge
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402 2801
Mr. R. H. Shell, Manager
Licensing and Industry Affairs
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
P. O. Box 2000
Soddy Daisy TN 37379
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