ML20210N494

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Discusses OI Rept 3-93-028R Re Allegations Involving Dow Corning,Inc Failure to Make Notification of Defect in 3-6548 Silicone RTV Foam.Concudes That No Basis for Enforcement Action in Case Required
ML20210N494
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Issue date: 02/27/1995
From: Gray J
NRC OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT (OE)
To: Goldberg J, Martin J, Russell W
NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III), NRC OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC)
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FOIA-97-180 NUDOCS 9708250307
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February 27, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR: John 8. Martin, Regional Administrator Region III liam T. Russell, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Jack R. Goldberg, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement Office of th neral Counsel FROM: e'p .

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01 REPORT 3-93-028R; RE: DOW CORNING, INC.

The n ave captioned 01 report was initiated to investigate an allegation received by the Region III 01 Field Office involving Dow Corning, Inc. The concern alleged that Dow, a vendor to the nuclear industry, had 3-6548 Silicone RTV fire penetration seal.Foam, a material utilized by several NRC licensees as a The defect allegedly resulted from a 1984 formula change which was resistive properties. claimed to have an adverse effect on the material's fire In addition, the investigation reviewed a second allegation concerning whether Dow made material false statements to the NRC concerning these alleged product defects.

substantiate either of these two allegations.The investigation was not able to OE has reviewed the 01 report and the issues involved and has concluded that there is no basis for enforcement action in this case. Accordingly, I do not intend to request an OGC analysis of this report. OE will consider the matter closed unless we receive a different view within three weeks of the date of this memorandum.

with any coments. Please contact Mark Satorius of my staff at (301) 415-3280 cc: J. Milhoan, DEDR .

R. Zimerman, NRR G. Caputo, 01 R. Defayette, RIII 9708250307 PDR 970814 FOIA GUNTER97-180 PDR OCTMb30') _f -

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