ML20149M533

Notice of Violation from Insp on 960929-1109.Violation Noted:Plant Equipment Clearances Not Properly Installed & Maintained IAW Designated Hold Tag Positions & Failure to Properly Perform Surveillance Procedure 14900-C

ML20149M533
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	12/05/1996
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To:
Shared Package
ML20149M532	List: ML20149M531 ML20149M533 ML20149M540
References
50-425-96-11, NUDOCS 9612170282
Download: ML20149M533 (2)

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NOTICE OF VIOLATION Georgia Power Company Docket No. 50-425 '

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant License No. NPF-81 Unit 2 During an NRC inspection conducted September 29 through November 9,1996, violations of NRC requirements were identified. In accordance with the

" General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions."

Nuclear Regulations (NUREG 1600). the violations are listed below:

A. Technical Specification 6.7.1.a requires that written procedures be established for the activities identified in Appendix A of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.33. Revision 2. February 1978.

RG 1.33. Revision 2; requires that procedures defining authorities and responsibilities for equipment control (e.g.. locking and tagging) be established.

Procedure 10000-C. Conduct of Operations, establishes the responsibilities of Operations Department personnel to issue equipment clearances and ensure proper control of tags in accordance with Procedure 00304-C. Equipment Clearance and Tagging.

Procedure 00304-C. provides instruction to operate equipment, as necessary, and attach hold tags in accordance with written clearancas.

Contrary to the above, operation personnel failed i.c establish Procedure 00304-C in that plant ecuipment clearances were not properly installed and maintained in accorcance with designated hold tag Jositions.

Specifically, on October 5.1996, the Unit 2 handswitc1 for valve 2-HV-8220. Reactor Coolant System Hot Leg Post Accident Sample Isolation, was not maintained in the o)en position as designated on clearance 29600288. Gross Failed Fuel Jetector. In addition, on October.8. 1996, handswitch 2-HS-7791. Reactor Cavity Sump Pump, was not installed 3roperly in that the handswitch was identified in a different position tien designated on clearance 29616044. Reactor Cavity Sump Pump 018.

This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I).

B. Technical Specification 4.5.2. Emergency Core Cooling Systems, requires that a visual inspection be performed inside containment prior to containment integrity being established to verify no debris is present that could have the potential to be transported to the emergency sumps.

Procedure 14900-C. Containment Exit Inspection, provides instructions that require prior to containment integrity being established. the licensee verify that debris is removed from the containment that could be transported to the containment sumps and cause restriction of the Enclosure 1 9612170282 961205 PDR ADOCK 05000424 G PDR

! Notice of Violation 2 emergency core cooling system pung suction during loss of cooling accident conditions.

Contrary to the above, on October 8, 1996, the license failed to properly perform surveillance Procedure 14900-C. Containment Exit Inspection, in that loose debris was identified on October 9,.10, and 11, 1996, after containment integrity was established for Unit 2, that could be transported to the containment sumps screens. These findings resulted in a licensee determination that indicated that residual heat removal pump train B would not have had sufficient net positive suction head to perform its intended safety function if called upon during an accident.

This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I).

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Georgia Power Com)any is hereby required to submit a written statement or explanation to the J.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk. Washington, D.C. 20555, with a copy to the Regional Administrator, Region II, and a copy to the NRC Resident Inspector, Vogtle, within 30 days of the date of the letter  ;

transmitting this Notice of Violation (Notice). This reply should be clearly '

marked as a " Reply to a Notice of Violation" and should include for each violation: (1) the reason for the violation, or, if contested, the basis for disputing the violation, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the i results achieved. (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further ,

violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. If an '

adequate reply is not received within the time specified in this Notice, an order or demand for information may be issued as to why the license should not '

be modified, sus) ended, or revoked, or why such other action as may be proper should not be ta cen. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.

Because your res)onse will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR), to the extent possi)le, it should not include any personal privacy, 3roprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be placed in the PDR witlout redaction. However, if you find it necessary to include such information, you should clearly indicate the specific information that you desire not to be placed in the PDR, and provide the legal basis to support your request for withholding the information from the public.

Dated at Atlanta, Georgia this 5th day of December 1996 i Enclosure 1