ML20149K162

Informs That NRC Continuing to Pursue Matter Re RII-93-A-0125 Concerning Questionable Engineering Practices, in Ref to NRC ,Advising That NRC Initiated Actions to Develop & Examine Facts & Circumstances of Concern

ML20149K162
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Site:	Robinson
Issue date:	04/13/1994
From:	Demiranda O NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To:	Latimer J AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
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'4 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION e REGION N O o 101 MARIETTA STREET, N.W., SUITE 2000 t j ATLANTA, GEORGIA 303254195

'*,* ..* APRIL 13, 1994 Mr. John Latimer

301 North Lee St.

!Bishopville, SC 290).O ear kr. Latimer:

SUBJEb: RII-93-A-0125 - QUESTIONABLE ENGINEERING PRACTICES This refers to our letter to you August 13, 1993, in which we advised you that we have initiated actions to develop and examine the facts and circumstances of your concern and that we would forward you a copy of our findings regarding the concern you t expressed related to engineering practices at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.

We are continuing to pursue this matter. If you have any questions or if you want to know the status of our review, you can contact me at (404) 331-4193 or by mail at PO Box 845, Atlanta, GA 30301. _

We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

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4 Oscar DeMiranda Senior Allegation Coordinator Enforcement and Investigation _

Coordination Staff O':. ified Mail No. 291 117 053

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ALLEGER IDENTIFICATION SHEET ALLEGER \ ADDRESS: CHANGE OF ADDRESS M. John Latimer

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ishopville, SC 29010 HOME PHONE: ( ) HOME PHONE: ( )

WORK PHONE: ( ) WORK PHONE: ( )

CASE NO: RII-93-A-0125 FACILITY: ROBINSON OCCUPATION: ERROSION ENG EMPLOYER: CPEL l

DOL COMPLAINT: YES ( ) NO (/) OI INVESTIGATION: YES (/) NO ( )  ;

ERA NO: OI CASE NO: 2-93-040 l ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/OTHER CONTACTS l 1

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April 16, 1994 INDEI OF CONCERNS ROBINSON RII-93-A-0125 NO. DESCRIPTION LOCATION ACTION

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1/ ALLEGED TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AS A LTR DTD OI INVEST RESULT OF COMPLAINTS TO THE NRC 5/25/93 2-93-040 RELATING TO EROSION / CORROSION PROGRAM.

CLOSURE:

2/ POOR ENGINEERING BY CP&L CORPPORATE LTR DTD ENGINEERING RELATING TO DESIGN OF NEW 5/25/93 AND REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS. THIS LACK OF AND NOTE i AN?QUATE DESIGN RESULTED IN PREMATURE RCVD I FAILURE OR REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR IN 8/30/94 1 NUMEROUS CASES. CHECK THE REPLACEMENT l HISTORY ON THESE LINES TO VERIFY POOR l DESIGN

1. EXCESS MAIN STEAM FROM MSRs TO )

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2. BLOWDOWN TO CONDENSER  !

3. FEEDWATER TO CONDENSER

4. HEATER DRAIN FROM MOPS-SCRUPS TO l HEATER DRAIN TANK B i CLOSURE:

3/ LACK OF PIPING DRAWINGS LTR DTD l 5/25/93 CLOSURE:

4/ INCOMPLETE AND INACCURATE DRAWINGS LTR DTD l 5/25/93 CLOSURE:

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9 1j 5/ INCOMPLETE WATER CHEMISTRY HISTORY LTR DTD

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6/ UNKNOWN OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF LTR DTD VARIOUS SYSTEMS 5/25/93 O

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