ML20210V380

Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-311/87-03 on 870112-23. Enforcement Conference Scheduled for 870227 to Discuss Concerns Re RHR Valve Misalignments Resulting in Inoperability of ECCS on 870112-13

ML20210V380
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	02/11/1987
From:	Kane W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Corbin McNeil Public Service Enterprise Group
Shared Package
ML20210V384	List: IR 05000311/1987003 ML20210V380
References
NUDOCS 8702190009
Download: ML20210V380 (2)

See also: IR 05000311/1987003

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11 FEB 1987

Docket No. 50-311

Public Service Electric and Gas Company

ATTN: Mr. Corbin A. McNeill, Jr.

Vice President - Nuclear

P. O. Box 236

Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038

Gentlemen:

Subject: Inspection Report 50-311/87-03

This refers to a special safety inspection by Mr. T. Kenny and Mrs. K. Gibson,

of this office, on January 12, 1987 to January 23, 1987, at the Salem Nuclear

Generating Station, Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey. The inspection concerned

Residual Heat Removal valve misalignments which resulted in inoperability of the

Emergency Core Coolin9 System on January 12 and 13, 1987. The inspection

consisted of document reviews, interviews, and observation of activities. The

findings were discussed with Mr. J. M. Zupko, Jr. of your staf f.

Based on the results of this inspection, we are concerned about the reasons

that led to operation of Salem Unit 2 with an Emergency Core Cooling System in

an inoperable condition. The details of these concerns are described in the

enclosed special inspection report. An enforcement conference has been

scheduled for February 27, 1987 to be held in the Region I office to further

discuss these concerns. At this conference you should be prepared to discuss

your review of the concerrs identified in the inspection report and corrective

actions taken or planned.

The need for and nature of appropriate enforcement action relative to the

issues identified in the enclosed report will be considered after this

conference and will be the subject of separate correspondence at a later

time. No response to this letter is required.

Your cooperation with us in this matter is appreciated.

Sincerely,

pngiaal u pouoji

William F.Kane, Director

Olvision of Reactor Projects

Enclosure: NRC Inspection Report 50-311/87-03

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