ML20214V546

Rev 0 to TVA Employee Concerns Task Group,Other Sites: Electrical Problem,Radiological Protection & Security Violation

ML20214V546
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	10/15/1986
From:	Debbage A, Gass K, Knightly J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
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References
SWEC-SQN-41, SWEC-SQN-41-R, SWEC-SQN-41-R00, NUDOCS 8612090728
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Electrical Problem, Radiological Protection, and Security Violation SWEC Concerns: A02850910002-001, -002, -003, -004 Source Document: NRC Inspection Report Nos. 50-327, 328/85-26 Report Number: SWEC-SQN-41 Evaluator: Q '

/D[/kN J. J. Knightly Date Reviewed By: ((. /o-/5 V 6 K. R. Gass Date Approved By: I_I T' /e//f!f6 A. G. Debbage( D' ate /

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Rsport SWECrSQN-41 Electrical Problem, Radiological Protection, and Security Violations I. Introduction During the routine NRC inspection at Sequoyah July 6 - August 5, 1985-(reference 1), two violations and two concerns were identified which were included in the Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation (SWEC) systematic analysis:

A. A02850910002-001, Improper Fix for an Electrical Problem (Violation 328/85-26-11)

B. A02850910002-OO2, Failure to Perform Whole Body Frisk (Violation 327, 328/85-26-03)

C. A02850910002-003, Potential Security Violation (NRC concern)

D. A02850910002-004, Potential Security Violation (NRC concern)

Information on the background, the corrective actions taken, the verification methodology and analysis, the completion status, and any pertinent references is included in this report.

II. Verification of SWEC Issues A. A02850910002-001, Improper Fix for Electrical Problem

1. Background

- The violation occurred due to the unit operator inserting a 4

paper wedge in the rod position indication module to reduce vibration in a loose connection instead of initiating a i maintenance request (MR) to correct the problem. The MR should have been issued in accordance with Sequoyah Standard Practice SQM-2, " Maintenance Management System," and the condition

! reported per Sequoyah Administrative Procedure AI-12, " Adverse Conditions and Corrective Actions." -

The inspector identified this as violation 328/85-26-09, later re-designated 85-26-11 per TVA discussion (reference 2).

2. Corrective Actions Taken I

(a) A maintenance request (MR AS45763) was initiated, and the loose connector was tightened (b) A training letter (reference 3) September 30, 1985 was issued to all Operations

- Section personnel. The letter concerned the violation and the proper method for correcting equipment problems.

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3. V4rification Methodology The SWEC concern identified for Employee Concerns Task Group (ECTG) verification was stated as follows:

RIMS NUMBER ISSUE RIMS-ITEM l n02850910002 Improper fix for an -001 electrical problem led to a violation. Inadequate l procedural compliance and  !

lack of training are evident.

ECTG reviewed the Sequoyah compliance licensing files for internal and external correspondence related to this issue.

This review of the pertinent documentation formed the basis for this verification activity.

4. Verification Analysis Corrective actions were implemented as described in II.A.2 above. The TVA corrective action response was found acceptable to the NRC (reference 4), and the violation was closed (reference 5). NRC stated that the item was closed following an audit of SQN's identification of items requiring Maintenance Request initiation.

5. Completion Status Based on SQN corrective actions, compliance with requirements, and NRC closure of the item, no further action on this item is required . The SWEC concern is closed.

B. A0285091002-002, Failure to Perform Whole Body Frisk

1. Background The NRC inspector identified two individuals using a hand and foot monitor at the exit from a regulated zone, but failing to perform a whole body frisk. Following notification by the inspector, SQN health physics personnel recalled the individuals, performed a whole body frisk, and surveyed areas entered by the individuals after leaving the contaminated zone. It was determined that the individuals were not contaminated. The incident was identified as an NRC violation 327, 328/85-26-03 (failure to perform a whole body frisk).

2. Corrective Actions Taken SQN stated (reference 2) that a radiological incident report was issued to each individual; the responsible section supervisor issued a formal warning letter to each individual; and both individuals attended refresher training on frisking requirements. Several steps were taken to improve the Health Physics program:

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• Ths HP s;ction assign:d a HP technicinn to th2 maintenance

[ section to provide additional training for supervisors and h; craftsmen to increase their awareness of HP practices and

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The HP Staff initiated daily observations of known radiation work permit areas to ensure proper frisking techniques, a The QA staff began surveillance for personnel monitoring including the issuance of deviation and corrective action notification as required. Following identification by NRC i of an additional exas.ple of the violation, NRC required (reference 8) additional SQN corrective action. SQN

! responded (reference 6) that (1) signs had been posted at j the main egress stations detailing proper frisking i techniques (2) clocks had been installed at those stations

! to assist with frisking time requirements (3) QA j surveillances were continuing and (4) assignment of the HP

! technician to the Maintenance Section was continuing. The j SQN corrective actions were accepted by the NRC (reference 7).

3. Verification Methodology The SWEC concern identified for ECTG verification was stated as follows:

RIMS NUMBER ISSUE RIMS ITEM A02850910002 Failure to follow prescribed --002 radiological direction resulted in a violation.

Failed to do a whole body frisk.

ECTG reviewed the Sequoyah Compliance Licensing files for internal and external correspondence related to this issue.

This review of the pertinent documentation formed the basis for this verification activity.

4. Verification Analysis The ECTC review found that the NRC violation was closed in NRC inspection Report 86-15 dated April 4, 1986 (reference 5). NRC f noted at this tin that they reviewed the SQN quality assurance p audits of surveillances for personnel dosimetry and frisking.

/ It was noted that SQN audits for strict compliance to Health Physics practices had improved and the inspector observed an increased awareness among plant personnel of proper placement t of dosimetry and frisking techniques.

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5. Completion Status j Based on the SQN corrective actions, compliance with j requirements, and NRC closure of the item, no further action is 1 required. This item is closed.

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C. 002850910002-003 and -004, Potsntial Sicurity Concerns

1. Background Two security concerns were identified during the July 6 -

August 5, 1985 inspection (reference 1). These were to be l

reviewed by NRC Region Il security inspectors for potential violations. These concerns involved movement of naterials into the protected area and the visibility of the protected area boundary. These items contain safeguards information and no additional background information will be provided in this report.

2. Corrective Actions Taken During NRC follow-up review (reference 9) September 3-6, 1985, the security inspectors determined that no violations had occurred. These items were withdrawn from the NRC tracking system.

3. Verification Methodology The SWEC concerns identified for ECTG verification were stated as follows:

RIMS NUMBER ISSUE RIMS ITEM A02850910002 Identification of -003 security observations for review as potential violations required.

These concerns involved movement of mail into the protected area.

A02850910002 Identification of -004 potential violations concerning visibility of the protected area needed for review.

ECTG reviewed the Sequoyah Compliance Licensing files for internal and external correspondence related to these issues, and the NRC status and tracking system for the issues. This review of the pertinent documentation, in addition to discussion with SQN public safety personnel, formed the basis for this verification activity.

D. The ECTG review indicated that the NRC security concerns related to movement of materials into the protected area and the visibility of the protected area boundary were satisfactorily resolved.

Documentation of the review and withdrawal of the concerns is included in NRC Inspection Report 327, 328/85-30 (reference 9),

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E. Completion Status Based on SQN compliance with requirements and NRC withdrawal of the concerns, no further actions on these items is required. The SWEC concerns are closed.

III. References

1. NRC Inspection Report Nos. 50-327/85-26 and 50-328/85-26, dated September 6, 1985, R. D. Walker to H. G. Parris

2. TVA letter, "Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 - NRC-OIE Region II Inspection Report 50-327/85-26 and 50-328/85-26," dated October 7, 1985, J. A. Domer to J. N. Grace

3. SQN Training Letter, "SQN-CATS #85378, NRC Violation 50-328/85-26-11", dated September 30, 1985, J. M. Anthony to Operations Personnel

4. NRC letter, " Report Nos. 50-327/86-26 and 50-328/86-26", dated November 1, 1985, R. D. Walker to H. G. Parris

5. NRC Inspection Report Nos. 50-327/86-15 and 50-328/86-15, cated April 4, 1986, J. A. Olshinski to S. A. White j 6. TVA letter, "Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 - NRC-OIE l Region II Inspection Report 50-327/85-26 and 50-328/85 Supplemental Response", dated January 3, 1986, J. W. Hufham to J. N. Grace

7. NRC letter, " Report Nos. 50-327/85-26 and 50-328/85-26", dated i February 3, 1986, J. A. Olshinski to S. A. White

8. NRC Inspection Report Nos. 50-327/85-38 and 50-328/85-38", dated December 12, 1985, D. M. Verrelli to H. G. Parris

9. NRC Inspection Report Nos. 50-327/85-30 and 50-328/85-30, dated October 1, 1985, R. D. Walker to H. G. Parris l

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TVA EMPIhYEE CONCERNS REPORT NUMBER: SWEC-SQN-41 SPECIAL PROGRAM REPORT TYPE: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Element REVISION NUMBER: 0 l

TITLE: Electrical Problem Radiological Protection, and I Security Violation REASON FOR REVISION: N/A SWEC

SUMMARY

STATEMENT: The items in this report were identified by the Nuclear Regulatory Comunission (NRC) and were included in the Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation (SWEC) systematic analysis. All items evaluated within this report were verified to be adequately addressed and were closed by the NRC.

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