ML20211E784
| ML20211E784 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | McGuire, Mcguire  |
| Issue date: | 09/16/1997 |
| From: | Jerrica Johnson NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Barron H DUKE POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20211E787 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-369-97-16, 50-370-97-16, EA-97-398, NUDOCS 9709300263 | |
| Download: ML20211E784 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000369/1997016
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September 16, 1997.
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EA 97-398
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ATTN: Mr. H. B. Barron
Vice President
McGuire Site
Duke Energy
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12700 Hagers Ferry Road
Huntersville. N.C.
28078 8985
SUBJECT:
NRC INSPECTION REP 0lT NOS 60-369/97-16 and 50-370/97-16
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Dear Mr. Barron:
This refers to the special inspection conducted on July 12 - August 27. 1997
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at the McGuire facility. The )urpose of the inspection was to evaluate the
circumstances and conditions tlat resulted in the Unit 2 ice condenser lower
inlet doors being declared inoperable and to evaluate your corrective actions
for this problem. The enclosed report presents the results of the inspection.
Based on the inspection results two apparent violations were identified and
are being considered for escalated enforcement action in accordance with the,
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" General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions"
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(Enforcement Policy). NUREG 1600. The first apparent violation is related to
a failure to com)1y with Technical Specification requirements for the
operability of tie ice condenser inlet doors on Unit 2 for an unknown period
of time during operation in Modes 1. 2. 3, and 4.
This condition was
reported to-the NRC on July 18. 1997.
The second apparent violation is
related to a failure to perform adequate corrective actions in accordance with
10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B Criterion XVI, in light of relevant industry
operating experience at another ice condenser facility and operational events
at the McGuite facility. A preliminary review of industry experience and
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site-specific operational events indicated that prior opportunities may have
existed to implement corrective actions to prevent the occurrence of the event
at the McGuire facility. Accordingly, no Notice of Violation is 3resently
being issued for these inspection findings.
In addition please se advised
that the number and characterization of apparent violations described in the
enclosed inspection report may change as a result of further NRC review.
An open predecisional enforcement conference to discuss these apparent
violations has been scheduled for October 1,1997, at 10:00 a.m.. in the
Region 11 office. -The decision to hold a predecisional enforcement conference
does not mean that the NRC has determined that a violation has occurred or
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that enforcement action will be taken.
This conference is being held to
-obtain information to-enable the NRClto make an enforcement decision. such as
a common understanding of the facts, root causes, missed opportunities to
identify the apparent violation sooner, corrective actions significance of
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the-issues and the need for lasting and effective corrective action.
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particular, we expect you to address the circumstances and conditions that
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allowed the Unit 2 ice condenser to become degraded and the associated lower
inlet doors to become inoperable. We would also like to understand what
long-term actions you intend to take to prevent similar occurrences.
In
addition, this is an opportunity for you to point out any errors in our
inspection report and for you to provide any information concerning your
perspectives on:
(1) the severity of the violations; (2) the application of
the factors that the NRC considers when it determines the amount of a civil
Senalty that may be assessed in accordance with Section VI.B.2 of the
Enforcement Policy: and (3) any other application of the Enforcement Policy to
this case including the exercise of discretion in accordance with Section
Vll.
You will be advised by separate correspondence of the results of our
deliberations on this matter.
No response regarding these apparent violations
is required at this time.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice." a copy of
tJ.is letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Sincerely.
Original signed by
toren R. P11sco (for)
Jon R. Johnson Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos. 50 369. 50-370
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
50-369/97-16, 50-370/97-16
cc w/ enc 1:
Michael T. Cash
Regulatory Compliance
Duke Power Company
12700 Hagers Ferry Road
Huntersville NC 28078-8985
G. A. Copp
Licensing - EC050
Duke Power Company
P. O. Box 1006
Charlotte NC 28201-1006
Paul R. Newton
Legal Department (PB05E)
Duke Power Company
422 South Church Street
Charlotte. NC 28242-0001
cc w/ encl cont'd:
(See page 2)
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cc w/ encl cont'd:
Distribution w/ encl:
Mr. Robert P. Gruber
V. Nerses, NRR
Executive Director
R. Carroll, Ril
Public Staff - NCUC
C. Ogle, Rll
P. O. Box 29520
C. Payne, Rll
Raleigh, NC 27626 0520
J. Lieberman, OE
B. Uryc, Ril
J. Michael McGarry, Ill, Esq.
NRC Resident inspector
Winston and Strawn
PUBLIC
1400 L Street, NW
Washington, D. C.
20005
Mel Fry, Acting Director
Division of Radiation Protection
N. C. Department of Environment.
Health & Natural Resources
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611 7687
County Manager of Mecklenburg County
720 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Peter R. Harden IV
Account Sales Manager
Power Systems Field Sales
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
P. O. Box 7288
Charlotte, NC 28241
Dr. John M. Barry, Director
Mecklenburg County Department
of Environmental Protection
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte. NC 28203
Karen E. Long
Assistant Attorney General
N. C, Department of Justice
P. O. Box 629
Raleigh, NC 27602
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