ML20202J099
| ML20202J099 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 12/05/1997 |
| From: | Broughton T GENERAL PUBLIC UTILITIES CORP. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| 6710-97-2428, NUDOCS 9712110042 | |
| Download: ML20202J099 (4) | |
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One Upper Pond Road NUCLEAR Parsippany. NJ 07054-1095 Tel 20131fr7000 December 5,1997 9
6710-97-2428 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington,DC 20555 Gentlemen:
Subject:
Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station (TMI-1)
Docket No. 50-289 Facility Operating License No. DPR-50 AdditionalInformation Related to 10 CFR 50.54(0 Respanse
References:
(1) GPU Nuclear Letter 6710-97-2023," Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(0 Re: Adequacy and Availabil.ityof Design Basis Information," dated 2/10/97.
Since the submittal of GPU Nuclear's 10 CFR 50.54(0 response, Reference 1, several NRC Inspections have identified concerns related to design basis issues. Many of these concerns could have been avoided with more effective implementation of our corrective action processes. In response to these concerns, GPU Nuclear has taken an initiative to improve our corrective action process. Specifically,GPU Nuclear intends to implement an improved corrective action system
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common to both Oyster Creek and Three Mile Island Unit I (TMI-1). Improvementsinclude (1) clear requirements for timeliness of deficiency reporting, response to deficiencies and escalation, (2) use of a graded approach to establish the significance of the deficiency and clear requirements for reporting and resolving deficiencies, and (3) requirements for verification of corrective action completica,)rior to closcot.t of significantconditionsadverse to quality. The system is scheduled for impicmentationby April 1,1998. GPU Nuclear believes that this will result in a significant improvement in maintaining our design basis information and therefore is making this initiative a new and additional commitment to those already made in our 10 CFR 50.54(O response. provides an updated list of GPU Nuclear's 10 CFR 50.54(0 iesponse commitments.
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6710-97-2428 Page 2 of 3 If you have any questions or comments on this matter, please contact Ron Zak, Corporate Regulatory Affairs at (973) 316-7035.
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T. Gary Broughton President GPU Nuclear,Inc.
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e 6710 97-2428 Page 3 of 3 I, T. Gary Broughton being duly sworn, stat; that I am President und Chief Executive Officer of GPU Nuclear,k.c. and that I am duly authorized to execute and file this response on behalfor GPU Nuclear. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements contained in this document are true and correct. To the extent that these statements are not based on my personal knowledge, they are based upon information provided by other GPU Nuclear employees and/or consultants. Such information has been reviewed in accordance with company practices and I believe it to be reliable.
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6710-97-2428 Page1of1 Commitments and Status Commitment Description Status I
- Number Completion Date 1
Develop Engineering Division Procedure EP-045 to improve the Complete reviewand update process in the following areas:
G Establish a periedic review of the SDBDs and FSAR to ensure consistency.
Provide improved process for SDBD maintenance and control.
Develop improved guidelines and process for biennial FSAR update.
2 Consolidate resolution tracking of SDBD and SSFI open iiems Complete by entering them imo the Corrective Action Program to achieve a timely and effectiveresolution.
3 Complete procedure revisions for and training on an improved Complete process for contrcl and update of calculations and TDRs.
4 Conduct personnel training on design basis issues and the new 12/31/97 FSAR update process (EP-045).
5 Develop a specific plan and schedule for improving setpoint basis Complete documentation / references.
6 Implement an improved corrective action system common to 4/1/98 f
(New) both Oyster Creek and TMI-l which will include:
Clear requiremer:s for timeliness of deficiency reporting, response to deficiencies and escalatP n.
Use of a graded approach to establish the significanceof the e
deficiency and clear requirements for reporting and resolving deficiencies.
i Requirements for verification of corrective action completion prior to closecut of significant conditions adverse to quality.
u SDBD = System Design Bases Document TDR = TechnicalData Report
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