ML20206J278
| ML20206J278 | |
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| Issue date: | 06/25/1986 |
| From: | Zech G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | Ryan R WFI NUCLEAR PRODUCTS, INC. |
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| ML20206J281 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99901055 NUDOCS 8606270076 | |
| Download: ML20206J278 (3) | |
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June 25, 1986 Docket No. 99901055/86-01 WFI Nuclear Products, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. R. W. Ryan President 4407 Haygood Houston, Texas 77022 Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. James T. Conway of this office on May 12-16, 1986, of ycur facility at Houston, Texas and to the discussions of our findings with you and members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
This inspection was made as a result of the receipt of: (1) an allegation pertaining to the improper heat treating of stainless steel flanges and falsifying heat treatment charts, and (2) a 10 CFR Part 21 Report from WFI on nonconformance reports. Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of an examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspector.
During the inspection it was found that the implementation of your QA program failed to meet certain NRC requirements.
Significant items included failures to:
(a) pass 10 CFR Part 21 requirements on to suppliers / manufacturers, (b) have a procedure for calibrating thermocouples (c) properly resolve noncon-formances, and (d) perform internal audits. The specific findings and refer-ences to the pertinent requirements are identified in the enclosures to this letter.
The enclosed Notice of Violation is sent to you pursuant to the provisions of Section 206 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.
You are required to submit to this office within 30 days from the date of this letter a written statement containing:
(1) a description of steps that have been or will be taken to correct these items; (2) a description of steps that have been or will be taken to prevent recurrence; and (3) the dates your corrective actions and preventive measures were or will be completed. Consideration may be given to extending your response time for good cause shown.
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WFI Nuclear Products, Inc. June 25,1986 You are also requested to submit a similiar written statement for each item which appears in the enclosed Notice of Noncomformance. The responses re-quested by this letter are not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely,
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We Gary G. Zech, ief Vendor Program Branch Division of Quality Assurance, Vendor and Technical Training Center Programs Office of Inspection and Enforcement
Enclosures:
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Appendix A-Notice of Violation 2.
Appendix B-Notice of Nonconformance 3.
Appendix C-Inspection Report No. 99901055/86-01 4
Appendix D-Inspection Data Sheets (8 pages)
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WFI Nuclear Products, Inc. June 25,1986 You are also requested to submit a similiar written statement for each item which appears in the enclosed Notice of Noncomformance. The responses re-quested by this letter are not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, Gary G. Zech, Chief Vendor Program Branch Division of Quality Assurance, Vendor and Technical Training Center Programs Office of Inspection and Enforcement
Enclosures:
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Appendix A-Notice of Violation 2.
Appendix B-Notice of Nonconformance 3.
Appendix C-Inspection Report No. 99901055/86-01 4.
Appendix D-Inspection Data Sheets (8 pages)
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