ML20214R896

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Partially Withheld Rept of Inquiry Q-1-83-012 Re Alleged Deficiencies in Emergency Diesel Generator,Radiation Containment Sys & Qualifications of Contractor Personnel. Region I Will Inspect Generator Design & Operating Details
ML20214R896
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Site: Nine Mile Point, 05000000
Issue date: 05/03/1983
From: Christopher R, Shepherd R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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References
FOIA-86-162 Q-1-83-012, Q-1-83-12, NUDOCS 8612080131
Download: ML20214R896 (2)


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OFFICE oF INVESTIGAfloNS FIELD OFFICE. REGloN I KING oF PR $$lA PENNSYLVANIA 1MOS REPORT OF INQUIRY

SUBJECT:

NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 2/ ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING DEFICIENCIES IN THE EMERGENCY DIESE SYSTEM, RADIATION CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REPORT NUMBER: Q-1-83-012 DATE CLOSED:

May 3, 1983 The purpose of this inquiry was to interview 7D m

7)' Thomas T. MATTIN, Director, Division of Eng that he wanted to present information to the NRC regarding a safety concern at a nuclear power plant.

He also requested tc remain anonymous but agreed to meet with NRC personnel at the Region I office on April 23.

On April 23, S. D. EBNETER, Chief Engineetico Programs Branch, and R. E.

SHEPHERD, Investigator OI:RI, interviewed]

7) 7D On April 27, 1983)

(See Enclosure) concerning oluntar.11y provided a signed, sworn statement following allegations which he reported during the int g w and g ich a,gummarized as follows:

,.q, 1.. There are design deficiencies in the diesel generator system at NMP-2.

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The architect / engineer (SWEC) and the licensee are allegedly witholding information from the NRC concerning the above design deficiency.

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Five SWEC engineering personnel may not be qualified (licensed).

4 A SWEC engineering supervisor reportedly instructed a sub-ordinate to " doctor" records to conceal a deficiency affecting

" radiation containment systems" at NMP-2.

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The alleged design deficiency affecting the.WP-2 diesel generator system may also exist at the River Bend nuclear power plant.

7p It should be noted requested that the NRC afford his confidentiality in this mAtfer.

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A copy l sworn statement, with attached exhibits was provided to C. J. ANDEREN, Chief, Plant Systems Section, Region I on April 27.

In order to make a preliminary determination as to whether there are design deficiencies in the diesel generators that are reportable to the NRC, a Region I Inspection team will examine the design and operating details for the diesel generators.

If this inspection develops information to indicate design deficiencies exist that 'could be considered reportable, an investigation will be initiated into the alleger's assertion that such e

information is being withheld.

d Prepared by:

R. E. Shepherd. Investigator Office of Investigations Field OfficG Region I' Approved by: [/d N

R. K. Christophet Director Office of Investigations Field OfficG Region !

Enclosure:

As stated cc:

Peter E. Bact, OI:HQ James Allan, Region I S. D. Ebneter, Region I R., Herr,, Region IV _.

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