ML20210C962
| ML20210C962 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 09/16/1986 |
| From: | Heishman R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | Lichtenberger ABB COMBUSTION ENGINEERING NUCLEAR FUEL (FORMERLY |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20210C966 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900002 NUDOCS 8609190025 | |
| Download: ML20210C962 (2) | |
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September 16, 1986 Docket No. 99900002/86-01 Combustion Engineering Incorporated Power Systems Group ATTN: Mr. H. V. Lichtenberger Vice President - Nuclear Fuel 1000 Prospect Hill Road Windsor, Connecticut 06095 Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. R. L. Cilimberg, C. Hirayama and Ms. C. Abbate of this office on July 21-25, 1986, of your facility at Windsor, Connecticut and to the discussions of our findings with Mr. G. H. Chalder and members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
The purpose of this inspection was to review fabrication and inspection activiLies and Quality Assurance (QA) program implementation at your Windsor facility.
Areas examined during the inspection included a review of moisture control, pellet fabrication and inspection, chemical analyses of uranium dioxide, tubing inspection, fuel rod manufacturing and bundle assembly, equipment calibration, and personnel training and qualification. Areas examined during the inspection and our findir.gs 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 inspectors.
During the inspection it was found that the implementation of your QA program failed to meet certain NRC requirements. Weaknesses were observed during the helium leak testing when an operator failed to follow procedures and the required approval was not obtained for ink changes in that procedure. The ~ specific findings and references to the pertinent requirements are identified in the enclosure to this letter.
Please provide us within 30 days from the date of this letter a written state-ment 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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Combustion Engineering Inc. September 16, 1986 The response requested by this letter is 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, original signed by:
Robert F. Heishman, 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 Nonconformance 2.
Appendix B-Inspection Report No. 99900002/86-01 3.
Appendix C-Inspection Report Data Sheets (5 pages)
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