ML20198M368

Notice of Deviation from Insp on 971102-1213.Deviation Noted:Since Initial Startup of Both Units 1 & 2,licensee Failed to Perform 18-month Surveillance Testing on Reactor Coolant Pump 125V Direct Current non-1E Control Breakers

ML20198M368
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	01/12/1998
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To:
Shared Package
ML20198M315	List: ML20198M309 ML20198M340 ML20198M368 ML20198M686
References
50-424-97-11, 50-425-97-11, NUDOCS 9801200086
Download: ML20198M368 (1)

See also: IR 07100102/2012013

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NOTICE OF DEVIATION

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Southern Nuclear Operating Company. Inc. Docket Nos. 50 424 and 50-425

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-Vogtle Electric Generating Plant License Nos. NPF-68 and NPF-81

Units 1 and 2

During an NRC inspection conducted November 2. through December 13, 1997, a

deviation was identified from commitments you mada as part of the Updated

Final Safety Analysis Re> ort (UFSAR). In accordance with the " General

Statement of Policy and procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions." (NUREG 1600).

the 'ieviation is listed below:

UFSAR. Revision 6. Section 46.3.9. Requirement 9 - Technical

Requirements Manual (TRM). states that technical requirements are

commitments. The TRM further states, that the document contains

recuirements, conditions for operation. associated action statements,

anc surveillance requirements, that will se used to support the

operating staff's compliance with the TRM.

TRM Section 13.8.1. Containment Penetration Conductor Overcurrent

Protective Devices. Surveillance Requirement 13.8.1.2 states that a

functional test shall be perwrmed on a re)resentative sample of g 10%

of each type of lower voltage circuit brea(ers every 18 months.

Contrary to the above, since initial startup of both Units 1 and 2. the

licensee failed to perform the 18-month surveillance testing on the

reactor coolant pumps 125-volt direct current non-1E control power

circuit breakers.

The NRC has concluded that information regarding the reason for the deviation,

the corrective actiord, taken arid planned to correct the deviation and prevent

recurrence is already adequately addressed on the docket in this inspection

report, and in License Event Report 50-424, 425/97-007. However, you are

required to respond to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201 if the description

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therein does not accurately reflect your corrective actions or your position.

In that case, or if you chose to respon), clearly mark your response as a

' Reply to a Notice of Deviation " and send it to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

Commission. ATTN: Document Control Desk. Washington, D.C. 20555 with a copy

to the Regional Administrator Region II, and a co]y to the NRC Resident

inspector at the facility that is the subject of t11s Notice, within 30 days

of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice of Deviation (Notice).

Dated at Atlanta, Georgia

this 12th day of January 1998

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