ML20213F999

Partially Deleted Memo Requesting That Author Assist T Westerman & Comanche Peak Group W/Upcoming Review of Util Investigation & Corrective Action Re Allegation 4-85-A-123. Allegation 4-85-A-123 Review Encl

ML20213F999
Person / Time
Site:	Comanche Peak
Issue date:	01/31/1986
From:	Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Herr R NRC OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS (OI)
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Download: ML20213F999 (2)

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Richard K. Herr, Director Office of Investigation FROM:

Robert D. Martin, Regional Administrator

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE DURING AN UPCOMING COMANCHE PEAK INSPECTION

REFERENCE:

ALLEGATION NO. 4-85-A-123 On December 2,1985, an anonymous alleger who identified hiniself as a "walkdown engineer" employed by EBASCO at Comanche Peak cal on IV.

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The alleger stated that an EBASCO supervisor, identified as v

had instructed the walkdown engineers to ignore several errors an deficiencies within vari dra s that were discovered during a walkdown. The alleger stated'that ad created a " climate'of fear" within the engineering staff to prevent e reporting of deficiencies and unusual occurrences to either EBASCO or the licensee.

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Mark Emerson on December 2 and 17. 1985, and as you are aware the anonymous alleger subsequently reported his concerns to the licensee for their further f

investigation.

I have now been informed that TUGC0 officials have completed on and corrective action which included the termination of l

The possibility exists that violations of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion I l

and/or II have occurred. Therefore, I request that you assist Thomas Westerman i

and the Comanche Peak Group with their upcoming review of TUGCO's' investigation j

and corrective action regarding this safety related matter. This inspection will be scheduled to take place as soon as you can direct one of your staff members to assist in this matter.

Please inform me if you believe the need for further investigation by OI is warranted and if any significant information is developed during this review.

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ALLEGATION REVIEW Date: 04/16/86 i

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CASE NUMBER 4-85-A-123 DATE OPENED 12/02/85 l

FACILITY NAME CPSES 50-445 50-446 SUBJECT "H&I" r

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Engineer NUMBER OF ALLEG.

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A4-86-003 ACTION SCHEDULED Pending OI Assist l

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FIRST/LAST NAME R. Herr DATE ASSIGNED 12/02/85 REPORT NUMBER lat:

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DUE DATE 04/01/86 ALLEGATION SUBSTANT Y

I ENFORCEMENT ACTION SORT CODE X

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MAN HOURS REPORT PREPARATION ASSIST DETAILS: Sensitive. Pending 01 assist to T. Westerman. OI Case A4-86-003.

i Licensee investigation verified allegation. Supervisor causing "H&I" fires.

lr 01 review show adequate response by licensee. 4/2/86 Westerman closes file.

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