ML20198M275
| ML20198M275 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 01/12/1998 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20198M274 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-382-97-24, EA-97-587, EA-97-588, NUDOCS 9801200060 | |
| Download: ML20198M275 (2) | |
See also: IR 07100102/2012013
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ENCLOSURE 1
WOTICE OF VIOLATION
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Docket No.: 50 382
Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3
License No.: NPF 38
EA Nos.:
97 587,588
During an NRC inspection conducted on November 2 through December 13,1997,
violations of NRC requirements were identified. In occordance with the " General Statement
of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," NUREG 1600, the violations are
listed below:
A.
Technical Specification 6.8.1.a requires, in part, that written procedures be
imolemented covering applicable procedures recommended in Appendix A of
Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978. Regulatory Guide 1.33,
Appendix A, Section 9.e, requires that the licensee have general procedures for
control of maintenance.
Procedure UNT 005 015, " Work Authorization Preparation and implementation,"
Section 5.5.11, required, in part, that postmaintenance test instructions be int,luded
in accordance with Procedure UNT-005-020, " Post Maintenance Testing."
Procedure UNT-005 020 Section 5.1.1, required, in part, that the application of
postmaintenance testir:3 be based on extent of the maintenance to ensure that the
equipment or rystem is capable of performing its intended function.
Contrary to the above, on October 17,1997, the licensee f ailed to require adequate
postmaintenance testing to ensure that the equipment or system was capable of
performing its intended safety function in that, on September 9,1997, Work
Authorization 01163329 for Valve CC-8350 did not provide instructions to stroke
test the valve to verify that it would stroke to its full open position.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement l} (50-382/9724 01).
B.
10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion 111, " Design Control," states, in part, that
measures shall be establithed to assure that the design basis, as defined in
Section 50.2 and as identified in the license application, for those structures,
systems, and components to which this appendix applies are correctly translated
into specifications.
Contrary to the above, in December 1996, the licensee f ailed to properly translate
dasign basis requirements into specifications, in that, the correct level for the onset
of vortoxing, which could affect net positive suction head for the safety injection
and spray pumps, was not properly determined. Specifically,
Calculation EC M95-012, " Minimum Pipe Submergence to Prevent Vortexing,"
identified the minimum level in several safety-related tanks, including the refueling
water storage pool, required to prevent vortexing; however, the calculation did not
include consideration of pump recirculation flow back to the tank.
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This is a Severity LevelIV violation (Supplement 1)(50 382/9724 05).
The NRC has concluded that information regarding the reason for Violation A, the corrective
actions taken and planned to correct the violation and prevent recurrence and the date when full
compliance was achieved is already adequately addressed on the docket in LER
50-382/97 027. However, you are, required to submit a written statement or explanation
pursuant to 10 CFR 2.201 if the description therein does not accurately reflect your corrective
actions or your position. In that case, or if you choose to respond, clearly mark your response
as a "Peply to a Notice of Violation," and send it to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555 aith a copy to the Regional
Administrefor, Region IV, and a cepy to the NRC Resident inspector at the facility that is the
subject of this Notice, within 30 dayn of the date of the letter transmitting thisNotice.
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Entergy Operations, Inc. is hereby required to
submit a written stahment or explanation for Violation B to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission. ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555 with a copy to the
Regional Administrator, Region IV,611 Ryan Plaza D,ive Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011,
and a copy to the NRC Resident inspector at the facility that is the subject of this Notice, within
30 days of the date of the letter transraitting 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 conteeted, the basis for disputing the violation, (2) the
corttative steps that hav3 been takt 1 and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will
be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Your
response may reference or include previous docketed correspondence, if the correspondence
adequately addresses the required response, if an adequate reply is not received within the
time specified in this Notice, an order or a Demand for information may be issued as to why the
license should not be nodified, suspended, or revoked, or why such other action as may be
proper should not be taken. Where gnod cause is shown, consideration will be given to
extending the response tima.
If you contest this enforcement 9ction, you should also provide a copy of your responte to the
Director, Office cf Enforcement, United States Nuclea F.egulatory Commission, Washington, DC
20555-0001, and a copy 'o the Enforcement Officer, NM Region IV,611 Ryan Plaza Drive,
Suite 400, Arlirgon, Texas 76011.
Becauso your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR), to the extent
possible, it should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so
that it can be placed in the PDR without redaction. However, if you find it necessary to include
such infr rmation, you should clearly indicate the specific information that you desire not to be
placed iq the PDR, and provide the legal basis to support your request for withholding the
infarmation from the public.
Dated at Arlington, Texas
this 12th day of January 1998
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