ML20151J918

Forwards NRC Info Notice 88-046 Re Potentially Defective Refurbished Circuit Breakers.Nrc Review of Sample Invoices Indicate That Generally Breakers Are Sold to Distributor & Occasionally Shipped Direct to End User.W/O Encl

ML20151J918
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Issue date:	07/29/1988
From:	Grimes B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Engle W ENERGY, DEPT. OF
References
IEIN-88-046, IEIN-88-46, NUDOCS 8808030078
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POTENT! ALLY DEFECTIVE REFURBISHED CIRCUlT BREAKERS The enclosed Nuclear Regulatory Comission (NRC) Infortnation Notice (!N) 88-46 describes the circumstances under which defective refurbished electrical equip-ment shay have been supplied to nuclear power plants.

Our continuing investiga-tion of the five circuit breaker companies identified in the IN shows that the ccepanies have shipped breakers to a number of government facilities and agencies.

Our review of a sample of invoices indicates that generally the breakers are sold to a distributor, and it was only the occasional shipment direct to the end user that pennitted us to identify the final government destination.

I have enclosed copies of invoices and orders that identify numerous Navy Department activities / organizations as customers. These documents represent our review of a selection of records spanning the last two or three years from all of the companies. As other records are reviewed, n will provide any additional infonnation that comes to light.

However, since some of the com-panies have been in business for as many as 30 years, a full historical records search will not be possible.

It is requested that you assure appropriate dis-tribution of the enclosed invoices to other Navy organizations to enable proper disposition of this matter.

The five California companies appear to sell surplus new as well as refurbished breakers. However, their refurbished equipment may be shipped in containers resembling original manufacturer containers, if there is any additional infonnation you require, please call me or i

Mr. Walter Haass at (301) 492-3219.

Sincerely, e

Brian K. Gr s, D rect Division of Reactor Insp tion feguarcs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosures:

1. NRC Infomation Notice 88-46

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