ML20199F196
| ML20199F196 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 01/13/1999 |
| From: | Eselgroth P NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Cross J DUQUESNE LIGHT CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20199F199 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-334-98-10, 50-412-98-10, NUDOCS 9901210246 | |
| Download: ML20199F196 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000334/1998010
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January 13,1999
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Mr. J. E. Cross
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Generation Group
Duquesne Light Company
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Shippingport, Pennsylvania 15077
SUBJECT:
NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-334/98-10,50-412/98-10
Dear Mr. Cross:
The WRC conducted an inspection of the Beaver Valley Power Station f acilities from
Nove nber 15 to December 26,1998. The enclosed report presents the results of that
inc .ection.
During the 6-week period covered by this inspection period, your conduct of activities at
the Berier Val!ey Power Station facilities was characterized by safe maintenance and
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activities. Operators were alert and demonstrated questioning attitudes during
routine pant activities. On two occasions, poor work planning challenged your operations
staff. On both oc asions, operators' careful scrutiny of the planned work activities prior to
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authorization, precluded conditions not permitted by tec1nical specifications and potential
reactor plant transien's.
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Within the area of plant support, we found that you continued to implemant effective
Radiological Environmental Monitoring and Meteorological Monitoring Programs (REMP and
MMP). You demonstrated good performance regarding maintenance and calibration of the
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meteorologicalinstrumentation. Your environmental 12,boratcry for sample analyses and
quality assurance / quality control was effective. Quelity Services Unit (OSU) audits were of
sufficient depth to assess the implementation of the REMP and MMP.
Overall, the Fire Protecticn Program is functioning well and OSU audits of the program
have been effective in idantifying deficienciea and areas for improvement. However, we
are concerned that eng'aeer;ng support, in the resolucion of deficiencies in the post-fire
shutdown procedures he w 1 slow. Your QSU has identified deficiencies in your post-
fire shutdown procedures in every audit conducted since 1995. The fact that the program
audits continue to find these deficiencies indicates that corrective actions may not have
been fully effective in identifying the extent of the problem. We note that you plan to
conduct the Engineering review of the Fire Protection Program during the first quarter of
calendar year 1999.
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in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter
and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
No reply to this letter is necessary. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By:
Peter W. Eselgroth, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch No. 7
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos. : 50-334,50-412
Enclosure (s):
1. Inspection Report 50-334/98-10,50-412/98-10
2. Slides from November 16,1998 Management Meeting
cc w/ encl (s):
S. Jain, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Services Group
K. Ostrowski, 'Jice President, IJuclear Operations Group and Plant Manager
R. Brandt, VMe Press.3nt, Operations Support Group
B. Tuite, General Manager, Nuclear Operations Unit
W. Kline, Manager, Nuclear Engineering Department
J. Macdonald, Manager, System and Performance Engineering
M. Pearson, Manager, Quality Services Unit
M. Ackerman, Manager, Safety & Licensing Department
J. Hultz, Manager, Projects and Support Services, FirstEnergy
M. Clancy, Mayor, Shippingport, PA
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State of Ohio
State of West Virginia
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Distribution w/ encl (s):
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Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
PUBLIC
NRC Resident inspector
H. Miller, RA/J. Wiggins, DRA
P. Eselgroth, DRP
N. Perry, DRP
C. O'Daniell, DRP
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S. Bajwa, PDI-1, NRR
V. Nerses, PDI-1, NRR
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