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Partially Deleted Ltr Re Summary of Info Provided by Allegers
ML20202H245
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Site: Susquehanna  Talen Energy icon.png
Issue date: 06/25/1997
From: Brian Mcdermott
NRC
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NRC
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MEMO TO: Allegation File No. RI-97-A-145 FROM: Brian McDermott, Resident inspector - Susquehan l; DATE: June 26,1997 '

SUBJECT:

Telephone ContactWith Allegers

. Summary of informstlon provided by the allegers:

- The allegers believe the ESS transformer alarm test was not routinely performed  !

prior to the June 1996 time frame based on computer printouts that are in the possession of Keith Davis (Union Steward). This concern was discussed between Davis, Chamblis (Operations Manger) and Edwards (Support Supervisor) prior to the enforcement conference. The asegers and Davis have not been given a reason for '

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- The radweste and control room alarm testa are reported to not have been tested ,

based conversations the allegers had with other(un named) PP&L-.._;M,M- The '

ellegers stated that they had no knowledge of supporting computer records reistive to these alarm tests.

that he " knew of other alarm tests that were not being.done...and wolled [v . ,

to see what PP&L told the NRC at the enforcement conference." The alleger stated that is '

since a transcript of the conference has not been published, he reviewed the PP&L letterto the NRC of April 9,1997. After reviewing the letter the alleger concluded,that PP&L did not l tell the NRC the whole story about missed tests on, alarm panels other than the 'E' diesel l generator. 1 Regarding the examples of missed alarm tests:

The alleger is personally aware'of a computer printout that shows two of the four ESS transformers local alarm panel test was not performed regularty. The alleger '

stated that he does not have the printout but that Keith Davis does have a copy.

The alleger stated that other PP&L employees have told him of two otherinstances where alarm tests were not performed as required between January 1996 to June 1996. The subject alarms were for the Radweste Panel OC322 and the Main Control Room panels. The alleger would not reveal the names of the individuals with diract knowledge of the missed alarm tests because he felt this could get them fired.

L The alleger's focus was that PP&L had not done a thorough investigation of other site activities, since it did not suit their goal of appeasing the NRC for the 'E' diesel generator misalignment. The alleger stated that Keith Davis told Kevin Chambils (Operations Manager) and John Edwards (Nuclear Department Support Supervisor) about the ESS transfo ometime in February 1997. The alleger stated that he, Keith /J

, Davis, a have discussed the issues and their interactions with the NRC. (

The alleger stated that two weeks prior to contacting the NRC, he told PP&L (through his

' attomey) about the three alarm test lasues. On June 23, an attorney representing the PP&L Board of Directors requested a meeting viith the alleger to discuss his concerns.

There is a tentative meeting planned between the alleger, his attorney, the PP&L Board's attamey, and the head of PP&L Corporate Auditing. The alleger believes that the Board of Directors is taking his concems seriously and that there will be an investigation. The 9902000047 990129 PDR FOIA k

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. he is obncerned that if the Board of Directors finds out the NRC was investigating the issue that they might not go forward with their investigation.

aNeger the following clartrications regarding his allegation that three alarm panel  ;

tests were not performed and that PP&L management was aware of it. j Regarding the examples of missed alarm tests:

i ESS transformer local alarm panel: The alarms are tested as part of routine rounds by the NPO assigned to the diesel generators and condensate domineralizers. The J alleger stated that the union steward has a copy of the computer print out.

Reportedly, the print out shows that two ESS transformer alarms are broken (never work) and that two transformer alarms show interrnittant records. He atsted that Keith Davis had brought the information to PPSL management prior to the Enforcement Conference and that Davis was never given an explanation for the Intermittent computer records.

Radweste local alarm panal: The alarms are tested by the Auxillery System Operator and acknowledged by the Plant Control Operator (control room operator). He would not say who provided him the information and that Keith Davis would know who has first hand knowledge. He assumes there would be a printout but has not seen one.

Control room alarms: The alarms are tested by the PCOs prior to shift s r part ir turnover log. He had no personal knowledge, but was told .

bout the issue. He surmises thers is a computer print out for thfs alarm 2

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l h - hI l TELEPHONE CONVERSATION Date: 6/25/97 Time: 11:15 AM l RECORD File No.: Rl-97-A-0145 Licensee: Susquehanna Person Called: Alleger Telephone No.:

l Person Called: Kathleen Dolce (610) 337-5251 l

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Need mailing address Summary:

The alleger was not home. I spoke with the alleger's wife who provided me with their mailing address. The alleger's wife said someone from the NRC called, but their daughter took the message and it was not clear. I gave the Clieger's wife the NRC Safety Hotline number and told her that her husband can call anytime (we're in the office 5 days a week). She said that her husband will '

probably call in a day or two.

Action Required /itken: Updated allegation receipt form with mailing address.

Inform SAC of pxgsc(ed $one call.

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