ML20214R896

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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ML20214R560	List: IA-86-162, 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 IR 05000410/1983006 ML20214R558 ML20214R801 ML20214R839 ML20214R896
References
FOIA-86-162 Q-1-83-012, Q-1-83-12, NUDOCS 8612080131
Download: ML20214R896 (2)

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' '\.I NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 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 concern to present at a nuclear powerinformation plant. to the NRC regarding a safety 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:

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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 deficiency.information from the NRC concerning the above design witholding 961202 g 162

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3. 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.

5. 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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" 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, e

an investigation will be initiated into the alleger's assertion that such information is being withheld.

Prepared by: .

d 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:

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

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