ML20211L030
| ML20211L030 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fermi  |
| Issue date: | 11/15/1985 |
| From: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Norelius C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20211K949 | List: |
| References | |
| FOIA-86-244, FOIA-86-245, FOIA-86-A-144, FOIA-86-A-145 NUDOCS 8612150278 | |
| Download: ML20211L030 (23) | |
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
Charles E. Norelius, Director, Division of Reactor Projects FROM:
James G. Keppler, Regional Administrator
SUBJECT:
FERMI 2 - ACTIONS TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO AUTHORIZING OPERATION ABOVE 5% POWER Recent telephone communications with Detroit Edison Company senior management indicates the licensee expects to be ready to request operation of the Femi 2 reactor above 5% power by mid-December.
I was told that the EQ modification work has been completed, the fire shutdown panel has been installed, and the major remaining work involves installation of the new feedwater pump, diagnosis and repair of the diesel generator which failed on November 13, 1985, and repair of the turbine steam bypass piping. As I see it, the following work remains to be done prior to authorizing operation above 5%
power:
1.
Inspection by Region RIII of the outage wurx and the licensee's actions to improve their operating performance.
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Demonstration by the licensee that it has currected earlier operational shortcomings by successful operation of the plant at power levels E s%
power.
3.
Resolution of the recently identified diesel generator problem.
(We should not pemit restart of the plant without all diesel generators beingoperable.)
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Inspection of the concerns raised by a member of the Monroe County Board of Comissioners.
5.
A comitted-to briefing of the Monroe County Board of Comissioners (public meeting).
6.
Completion of the investigations by 01 and OIA concerning the premature criticality event, a detennination of the actions to be taken by NRC relative to that event, and an Information Paper to the Comission describing the actions taken by NRC.
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Resolution of the seismic designs of facility changes made during the construction of the plant.
Please keep me promptly infomed of developing issues relative to Fermi.
Ortglnal sig,ad by
. tams G. Kappler James G. Keppler Regional Administrator cc:
W. J. Dircks, ED0 G. Cunningham, ELD H. R. Denton, NRR J. H. Taylor, IE T. A. Rehm, EDO C. J. Paperiello, RIII l
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FERMI 2 BRIEFING PACKAGE FOR VICTOR STELLO Friday January 17, 1986 V&
N Fermi History Low Power License March 20, 1985 Premature Criticality July 1, 1985 Event Comission Briefing July 10, 1985 Full Power License July 15, 1985 Unit Shutdown for Planned October 11, 1985 Outage Projected Availability Mid to late February, 1986 for Startup
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Technical Issues
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Performance Issues Excessive Personnel Errors Security Problems Failure to Disposition known Problems Lack of Candor Ineffective Comunications Weak Management Chain
Other Issues 01 Investigation:
OIA Investigation:
External Interest:
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Fermi History Low Power License March 20, 1985 Premature Criticality July 1, 1985 Event Comission Briefing July 10,1985 Full Power License July 15, 1985 Unit Shutdown for Planned October 11, 1985 Outage b
Projected Availability Mid to late February,1986 for Startup 1
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Technical Issues Diesel Generators January, 1985 Failure Lack of pre-lubrication New Failures Lack of proper engine break in*
Foreign material in lube oil
- Mis-alignment during rersir*
Turbine Bypass Lires Cracking - large diameter thin wall piping plus high frequency acoustic vibration - piping replaced, RIII inspected.
South Reactor Feedpump Damaged bearings and pedestal Turbine NRC contractor to review (Jan.1986)
TIP Purge Line Penetration isolation does not meet GDC-56.
Temporary modification being made and T.S.
exemption requested.
Uncfficial Licensee designated root cause(s).
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Condensate Storage Tank Tank weld ruptured apparently due to excessive fill rate.
Released low level activity water to pit /birm. No plans to repair during present outage.
Remote Shutdown (3-L)
Cable separation / backup power supply Panel issues. Licensee's proposed actions need to be reviewed and accepted by NRR.
Environmental Qualifications / -
Allegation on lack of review.
RIII Review inspected - No problems identified.
Seismic Review Allegation on lack of review. RIII continuing to inspect. Resolution expected by 1/17/86.
Initial review-no problems with hardware.
Concrete Embedment As-built loads greater than those assumed during initial design. Licensee has evaluated - no problems requiring modifications.
RIII inspection in progress.
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Technical Issues (continued)
Security Issues Fifteen violations of security plan-Enforcement Conference scheduled for 1/17/86. Escalated enforcement action anticipated but not yet finalized.
Prer.ature Criticality Special Report 50-341/85040 on technical (7/1/85) issues issued.
Enforcement Package to Headquarters (12/13/85). O! & OIA reports not yet issued.
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Regulatory Actions Confirmatory Action Letter Issued July 16, 1985. Licensee has completed all items. 5% power limitation still in place.
Escalated Enforcement Packages Premature criticality event, LCO violations, License condition violation.
Special report issued 1/7/86.
Enforcement Package forwarded to Headquarters 12/13/85 covering technical issues, but not potential wrongdoing issue.
Security items - Enforcement Conference scheculed 1/17/86.
10CFR 50.54(f) Letter Issued 12/24/85. Decision to issue concurred in during November meeting among W. Dircks, J. Taylor, H. Denton, J. Keppler and G. Cunningham.
Regulatory Action (continued) 10CFR 50.54(f) Letter (cont)
Anticipate Improvements Improved Management awareness Improved Management support Improved Training at all Levels Assurance that unit can support each increase in power for testing Improved Regulatory and Operational performance l
Performance Issues Excessive Personnel Errors Security Problems Failure to Disposition known Problems Lack of Candor Ineffective Comunications Weak Management Chain
1 Personnel Errors Review of 78 Total LERs March 20 to November 25, 1985: 41 of 78 LERs caused by Personnel Errors July 10 to September 10, 1985 9 of 25 LERs caused by Personnel Errors September 10 to November 25, 1985 8 of 17 LERs caused by Personnel Errors i
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i Other Issues O! Investigation:
OlA Investigation:
External Interest:
Other Issues 01 Investigation:
The Office of Investigation is reviewing the licensee's actions surrounding the premature criticality event of July 1, 1985.
Current schedule is to present their final findings and recommendations to the Commission on January 27, 1986.
OIA Investigation:
The Office of Investigation and Audits is reviewing the NRC's actions surrounding the premature criticality event of July 1, 1985.
Monroe County Board The Monroe County Board of Commissioners has taken of Commissioners:
an active interest in the activities at Fermi 2.
Both the Region III Administrator and Deputy Division Director, Division of Reactor Projects have met with and briefed the Commissioners. A copy of Special Report 50-341/85040 was sent to County Board. Additional briefing to be conducted before plant exceeds 5% power,
Other issues (continued)
Congressman Congressman Dingell, in a letter to John D. Dingell:
Chairman Palladino, requested an investigation into the July 1, 1985 premature criticality event. A copy of the Region III Inspection Report No.
50-341/85040 was sent directly to Congressman Dingell upon release. The 01 80!A Reports must be sent when available, i
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