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Category:INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL MEMORANDUM
MONTHYEARML20245D2661988-04-15015 April 1988 Requests That Project Managers for Listed Plants Notify Respective Utils of Potential for Unqualified Penetrations. Licensee Should Verify Qualification & Rept Results by 880422 ML20235V3031987-07-17017 July 1987 Forwards Summary of OL Review Costs in 6-month Intervals for Period 840624-860621.Costs for Full Costs Records Through ASLB 861217 Dismissal of OL Proceeding for Plants Will Continue to Be Computed ML20209H8181986-09-12012 September 1986 Advises That Time for Commission to Review ALAB-842 Expired. Commission Declined Review.Decision Became Final Agency Action on 860910.Served on 860912 ML20203P1581986-04-24024 April 1986 Forwards CPC Notifying ASLB of Intent to Convert Facility to Combined Cycle gas-fired Plant,In Response to 860414 Memo.Board Notification by Staff Unnecessary ML20155D6591986-04-14014 April 1986 Provides New Info & Relevant Matl to Ol/Om Proceeding Re Util 860407 Notification of Petition to PSC of Mi for Conversion of Nuclear Plants to Natural Gas ML20198A7141985-10-0505 October 1985 Advises That Licensee Does Not Intend to Pursue Issue of Facility Settlement Exceeding freeze-wall Heave Due to Discontinuation of Const.Issue Will Not Be Pursued Until Project Reactivated ML20140G9421985-09-30030 September 1985 Forwards SER Input.Outstanding Issues Listed,Including Flood Protection of Settled Structures & Adequacy of Dewatering Sys.Related Info Encl ML20133G1281985-05-0303 May 1985 Advises of ASLB Support of All Seismic Conclusions Except Definition of Tectonic Province.Board Found Staff Placed Too Much Reliance Upon Seismicity in Definition of Tectonic Province within Which Site Lies ML20132C9551985-04-12012 April 1985 Forwards B Garde Requesting Commissioners to Appoint ASLB Member to Review,Investigate & Issue Findings Re NRC Handling of E Kent Allegations.Info Supplemental to Previous Board Notifications 82-117 & 83-102 ML20138L2321985-04-0404 April 1985 Forwards BNL Insp Rept Re Gap Allegations Concerning Region III Conduct During Plant Insps.Based on Review of BNL Recommendations,Two Allegations of Improper Conduct Valid. Technical Divs Will Reemphasize Insp Policy.W/O Encl ML20127F8811985-03-22022 March 1985 Documents 820317 Telcons W/B Stamaris & Ee Kent Re Allegations of Welding Deficiencies at Plant.Region III Insps Described,Indicating Welds Acceptable.Kent Disagreed. ASME Code Re Socket Weld Engagement Discussed ML20215K7531985-03-14014 March 1985 Submits Evaluation of BNL Rept on Plant Allegations. Allegation Did Not Identify Any Specific Wrongdoing on Part of Any Named NRC Employee.Insp Effort Would Be Encumbered If Entrance Interview Modified ML20127F9701985-02-20020 February 1985 Forwards BNL Insp Rept Re Allegations 19 & 20 of Employment Discrimination by Bechtel at Plant,For Info.Ch Weil 850327 Handwritten Note Included.W/O Rept ML20127F9951985-02-20020 February 1985 Forwards BNL Rept Re Ee Kent Allegations at Midland Plant. Info Re San Onofre Discovered in Course of Review ML20215K4411984-09-28028 September 1984 Advises That Due to Suspension of Const at Facility,Insp Work on Listed Allegations Will Be Deferred Until Project Restarted.Two Allegations Open & Still Being Actively Pursued IA-85-213, Comments on BNL Re Proposed Review of Concerns Expressed by Ee Kent.Nrc May Expand on Insp Previously Performed at Plant But Should Not Duplicate Work Already Performed by Region V & NRR1984-08-28028 August 1984 Comments on BNL Re Proposed Review of Concerns Expressed by Ee Kent.Nrc May Expand on Insp Previously Performed at Plant But Should Not Duplicate Work Already Performed by Region V & NRR ML20215L7581984-08-28028 August 1984 Comments on BNL Re Proposed Review of Concerns Expressed by Ee Kent.Nrc May Expand on Insp Previously Performed at Plant But Should Not Duplicate Work Already Performed by Region V & NRR ML20215K3131984-05-18018 May 1984 Forwards Inquiry Rept Q3-83-001 for Review & Necessary Actions.Discriminatory Employment Termination Still Under Investigation by Ofc of Investigations.Insp of Allegers Technical Concerns Contracted to Bnl.W/O Encl ML20087N3351984-03-16016 March 1984 Summarizes 840305 Meeting in Glen Ellyn,Il Re Approval of Const Completion Program Phase I Activities to Support Turbine Roll Milestone.Meeting Provided Addl Info to Suppl 840215 Request for Release of Phase I Activities ML20210S4691984-03-13013 March 1984 Advises Not to Do Any Housecleaning of Paperwork Re Zack,Due to Interrogatories & Document Production Pending ML20086Q1061984-02-15015 February 1984 Forwards New Index for Const Implementation Overview Procedures & Instructions & Rev 3 to Third-Party Cost Implementation Overview ML20125B5191983-12-0707 December 1983 Expresses Appreciation for Technical Assistance Offered by L Abramsom & D Lurie Re Containment Protective Coating Deficiency ML20081M1801983-11-0707 November 1983 Requests to Be Informed of Status of QA Requests RT-0005, RT-0006 & RT-0007.Completion Date for QA Requests Is 831104 ML20214Q1011983-09-19019 September 1983 Forwards Documents Re Opening of New Investigation.Case Summary Entitled Midland Insps-NRC Staff Acted Improperly Per BNL Rept Encl ML20210S4511983-09-0808 September 1983 Forwards Background Info on Kerr-McGee & Major Issues of Emergency Preparedness at Nuclear Power Plants in Region Iii.State Activities & Highlights for Nuclear Power Plants in Region III Also Encl.Supporting Documentation Encl ML20127F9281982-09-30030 September 1982 Documents 820922 Telcon W/B Garde Re Ee Kent Allegations. Inspector Identified W/New Info on Welding Deficiencies Will Be Contacted.B Garde Will Request Independent Audit of Welding Activities.Related Info Encl ML20127F7641982-09-24024 September 1982 Discusses Gap 820906 Comments on Interview W/Ee Kent, Former Welding Inspector at Plant.Errors in Ltr Noted. Handling of Allegations Described.Transcript of 820812 Interview Being Prepared ML20137E1481982-09-0101 September 1982 Submits Background Info on Seismic Issues Re Facility. Changes in Seismic Analyses & SSE Discussed.Description of Changes in NRC Analytical Appproach & Criteria Affecting Facility SSE Encl ML20140H0281982-08-21021 August 1982 Forwards Proposed Summary for ACRS Subcommittee on Midland Plant 820520-21 Meetings to Review Application for Ol.List of Attendees & Meeting Highlights,Agreements & Requests Included ML20140H0521982-08-11011 August 1982 Forwards Proposed Summary of ACRS Subcommittee on Midland 820602 Meeting Review of Application for Ol,For Review & Comment.Corrections & Additions Will Be Included in Minutes of Meeting ML20215K2631982-08-0404 August 1982 Requests Investigation of Gap Allegations Received on 820629 Re Const Deficiencies.Investigation Must Be Conducted Before Licensee Can Obtain Affidavits & Possibly Prejudice Investigation ML20058F3341982-07-16016 July 1982 Notification of 820727 & 30 Meetings W/Util & Bechtel in Ann Arbor,Mi to Audit Design Calculations & Applicants Preparations for Remedial Activities Due to Soil Compaction Problems ML20209B5171982-07-0909 July 1982 Requests Written Answers to M Sinclair 820618 Interrogatories.Responsible Branches Marked Next to Relevant Questions ML20054J8351982-06-29029 June 1982 Advises That Previous Testimony by Region 3 Needs to Be Supplemented ML20054J0311982-06-22022 June 1982 Notification of 820628-30 Meetings W/Util & Bechtel in Bethesda,Md to Discuss Fire Protection & Safe Shutdown ML20054F5671982-06-15015 June 1982 Informs That Time for Commission to Act to Review ALAB-674 Expired.Commission Declined Review.Decision Became Final Agency Action on 820614 ML20054G0421982-06-11011 June 1982 Notification of 820616 Meeting W/Util in Bethesda,Md to Discuss Addl Info Needed for Equipment Environ Qualification Audit ML20054H3951982-06-0909 June 1982 Notification of 820615 Meeting W/Util in Bethesda,Md to Discuss Elements of Staff Review Schedule Being Developed for Soils Remedial Activities ML20054H3971982-06-0909 June 1982 Notification of 820611 Meeting W/Util & Bechtel in Bethesda, MD to Resolve SER Open Item 3 on Tornado Missile Protection ML20054H4241982-06-0909 June 1982 Notification of 820611 Meeting W/Util in Bethesda,Md to Clarify Encl 8 from NRC Re Soils Remedial Work ML20054E7611982-06-0808 June 1982 Discusses ACRS Interim Rept Re CP Application.Addl QA Info Requested.Recommendation Re full-power Operation Deferred Pending Review of Audit Plan ML20054H1291982-06-0808 June 1982 Forwards Util to Bechtel Transmitting Quality Plan for Underpinning Activities,Relevant to Amend 3 to CPs ML20125B3171982-06-0808 June 1982 Requests Svcs of L Abramson & D Lurie to Provide Technical Assistance in Assessment of CPC Statistical Approach to Testing Potentially Defective Protective Coating in Reactor Bldg ML20140G8261982-05-28028 May 1982 Forwards Project Status Rept for ACRS Subcommittee on Midland Plan 820602 Meeting in Washington,Dc to Review Application for Ol.Related Info Encl ML20140H0201982-05-25025 May 1982 Forwards Written Statement of C Anderson,Mp Sinclair & B Stamiris Submitted for ACRS Subcommittee 820520-21 Meetings.C Anderson Statement Includes Addenda 1 & 2 ML20140H0241982-05-25025 May 1982 Forwards Tentative Schedule for ACRS Subcommittee on Midland Plant 820602 Meeting to Continue Review of Application for Ol.Topics Include Fire Protection,Control Room Habitability & Items from 820520-21 Meetings ML20140H0351982-05-17017 May 1982 Forwards Project Status Rept for ACRS Subcommittee on Midland 820520-21 Meetings to Review Application for Ol.Rept Summarizes ACRS Review to Date,Open Items,Acrs Actions Required & Requests for Public Participation ML20140H0401982-05-12012 May 1982 Forwards Tentative Schedule for ACRS Subcommittee on Midland 820520-21 Meetings to Review Application for Ol.Discussion Topics Include Quality of Design & Const,Alternate Shutdown, Seismic Criteria & PRA Mgt ML20140H0771982-05-0404 May 1982 Forwards M Sinclair Statement for ACRS Subcommittee on Midland 820429 Meeting ML20140H1021982-04-27027 April 1982 Forwards Proposed Fr Notice of ACRS Subcommittee on Midland 820520 & 21 Meetings in Midland,Mi.Portions of Meeting May Be Closed for Reasons Stated in Attachment.Requests That Notice Be Published by 820504.Related Info Encl 1988-04-15
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MONTHYEARML20245D2661988-04-15015 April 1988 Requests That Project Managers for Listed Plants Notify Respective Utils of Potential for Unqualified Penetrations. Licensee Should Verify Qualification & Rept Results by 880422 ML20235V3031987-07-17017 July 1987 Forwards Summary of OL Review Costs in 6-month Intervals for Period 840624-860621.Costs for Full Costs Records Through ASLB 861217 Dismissal of OL Proceeding for Plants Will Continue to Be Computed ML20209H8181986-09-12012 September 1986 Advises That Time for Commission to Review ALAB-842 Expired. Commission Declined Review.Decision Became Final Agency Action on 860910.Served on 860912 ML20203P1581986-04-24024 April 1986 Forwards CPC Notifying ASLB of Intent to Convert Facility to Combined Cycle gas-fired Plant,In Response to 860414 Memo.Board Notification by Staff Unnecessary ML20155D6591986-04-14014 April 1986 Provides New Info & Relevant Matl to Ol/Om Proceeding Re Util 860407 Notification of Petition to PSC of Mi for Conversion of Nuclear Plants to Natural Gas ML20199F5231986-04-0202 April 1986 Board Notification 86-012:forwards Interim Rept of Investigation Conducted by Ofc of Investigations at Plant in Midland,Mi for in Camera Consideration.W/O Rept ML20151L2411985-10-22022 October 1985 Board Notification 85-088:forwards CE Norelius 851005 Memo Advising That Licensee Does Not Intend to Pursue Issue of Exceeded freeze-wall Heave Due to Discontinuation of Const at Facility.No Further Reporting on Issue Planned ML20133F3951985-10-0707 October 1985 Board Notification 85-086:suppls Board Notifications 82-117, 83-102 & 85-045 Re welding-related Allegations at Midland 1 & 2.H Wahl (Bechtel) 850916 Summary of Developments in Suit Filed Re E Kent Allegations & Encl ML20198A7141985-10-0505 October 1985 Advises That Licensee Does Not Intend to Pursue Issue of Facility Settlement Exceeding freeze-wall Heave Due to Discontinuation of Const.Issue Will Not Be Pursued Until Project Reactivated ML20140G9421985-09-30030 September 1985 Forwards SER Input.Outstanding Issues Listed,Including Flood Protection of Settled Structures & Adequacy of Dewatering Sys.Related Info Encl ML20128G7621985-06-28028 June 1985 Staff Requirements Memo Re 850620 Affirmation/Discussion & Vote in Washington,Dc.Edo & RES Should Forward Fr Notice Re Approved Final Rule on Pressurized Thermal Shock for Signature & Publication ML20133G1281985-05-0303 May 1985 Advises of ASLB Support of All Seismic Conclusions Except Definition of Tectonic Province.Board Found Staff Placed Too Much Reliance Upon Seismicity in Definition of Tectonic Province within Which Site Lies ML20132C9551985-04-12012 April 1985 Forwards B Garde Requesting Commissioners to Appoint ASLB Member to Review,Investigate & Issue Findings Re NRC Handling of E Kent Allegations.Info Supplemental to Previous Board Notifications 82-117 & 83-102 ML20138L2321985-04-0404 April 1985 Forwards BNL Insp Rept Re Gap Allegations Concerning Region III Conduct During Plant Insps.Based on Review of BNL Recommendations,Two Allegations of Improper Conduct Valid. Technical Divs Will Reemphasize Insp Policy.W/O Encl ML20127F8811985-03-22022 March 1985 Documents 820317 Telcons W/B Stamaris & Ee Kent Re Allegations of Welding Deficiencies at Plant.Region III Insps Described,Indicating Welds Acceptable.Kent Disagreed. ASME Code Re Socket Weld Engagement Discussed ML20215K7531985-03-14014 March 1985 Submits Evaluation of BNL Rept on Plant Allegations. Allegation Did Not Identify Any Specific Wrongdoing on Part of Any Named NRC Employee.Insp Effort Would Be Encumbered If Entrance Interview Modified ML20127F9951985-02-20020 February 1985 Forwards BNL Rept Re Ee Kent Allegations at Midland Plant. Info Re San Onofre Discovered in Course of Review ML20127F9701985-02-20020 February 1985 Forwards BNL Insp Rept Re Allegations 19 & 20 of Employment Discrimination by Bechtel at Plant,For Info.Ch Weil 850327 Handwritten Note Included.W/O Rept ML20215K4411984-09-28028 September 1984 Advises That Due to Suspension of Const at Facility,Insp Work on Listed Allegations Will Be Deferred Until Project Restarted.Two Allegations Open & Still Being Actively Pursued IA-85-213, Comments on BNL Re Proposed Review of Concerns Expressed by Ee Kent.Nrc May Expand on Insp Previously Performed at Plant But Should Not Duplicate Work Already Performed by Region V & NRR1984-08-28028 August 1984 Comments on BNL Re Proposed Review of Concerns Expressed by Ee Kent.Nrc May Expand on Insp Previously Performed at Plant But Should Not Duplicate Work Already Performed by Region V & NRR ML20215L7581984-08-28028 August 1984 Comments on BNL Re Proposed Review of Concerns Expressed by Ee Kent.Nrc May Expand on Insp Previously Performed at Plant But Should Not Duplicate Work Already Performed by Region V & NRR ML20215K3131984-05-18018 May 1984 Forwards Inquiry Rept Q3-83-001 for Review & Necessary Actions.Discriminatory Employment Termination Still Under Investigation by Ofc of Investigations.Insp of Allegers Technical Concerns Contracted to Bnl.W/O Encl ML20087N3351984-03-16016 March 1984 Summarizes 840305 Meeting in Glen Ellyn,Il Re Approval of Const Completion Program Phase I Activities to Support Turbine Roll Milestone.Meeting Provided Addl Info to Suppl 840215 Request for Release of Phase I Activities ML20210S4691984-03-13013 March 1984 Advises Not to Do Any Housecleaning of Paperwork Re Zack,Due to Interrogatories & Document Production Pending IA-87-778, Board Notification 84-024:forwards SECY-84-34 Re Emergency Diesel Generators Mfg by Transamerica Delaval,Inc.Staff Continuing Overall Assessment of Reliability of Diesel Engines1984-02-15015 February 1984 Board Notification 84-024:forwards SECY-84-34 Re Emergency Diesel Generators Mfg by Transamerica Delaval,Inc.Staff Continuing Overall Assessment of Reliability of Diesel Engines ML20244C8141984-02-15015 February 1984 Board Notification 84-024:forwards SECY-84-34 Re Emergency Diesel Generators Mfg by Transamerica Delaval,Inc.Staff Continuing Overall Assessment of Reliability of Diesel Engines ML20086Q1061984-02-15015 February 1984 Forwards New Index for Const Implementation Overview Procedures & Instructions & Rev 3 to Third-Party Cost Implementation Overview ML20125B5191983-12-0707 December 1983 Expresses Appreciation for Technical Assistance Offered by L Abramsom & D Lurie Re Containment Protective Coating Deficiency ML20081M1801983-11-0707 November 1983 Requests to Be Informed of Status of QA Requests RT-0005, RT-0006 & RT-0007.Completion Date for QA Requests Is 831104 ML20214Q1011983-09-19019 September 1983 Forwards Documents Re Opening of New Investigation.Case Summary Entitled Midland Insps-NRC Staff Acted Improperly Per BNL Rept Encl ML20210S4511983-09-0808 September 1983 Forwards Background Info on Kerr-McGee & Major Issues of Emergency Preparedness at Nuclear Power Plants in Region Iii.State Activities & Highlights for Nuclear Power Plants in Region III Also Encl.Supporting Documentation Encl ML20151H4871983-05-0404 May 1983 Board Notification 83-057:forwards Differing Prof Opinions Re Sys Interaction & Safety Classification.Info Relates to Board Notifications 83-17 & 83-44 Re Unresolved Safety Issue A-17 ML20204F0461983-04-12012 April 1983 Board Notification 83-42:forwards Info Re Unanalyzed Reactor Vessel Thermal Stress During Cooldown.B&W Informed NRC of Preliminary Safety Concern Evolving from Further Consideration of 800610 St Lucie Upper Head Voiding Event ML20127F9281982-09-30030 September 1982 Documents 820922 Telcon W/B Garde Re Ee Kent Allegations. Inspector Identified W/New Info on Welding Deficiencies Will Be Contacted.B Garde Will Request Independent Audit of Welding Activities.Related Info Encl ML20127F7641982-09-24024 September 1982 Discusses Gap 820906 Comments on Interview W/Ee Kent, Former Welding Inspector at Plant.Errors in Ltr Noted. Handling of Allegations Described.Transcript of 820812 Interview Being Prepared ML20137E1481982-09-0101 September 1982 Submits Background Info on Seismic Issues Re Facility. Changes in Seismic Analyses & SSE Discussed.Description of Changes in NRC Analytical Appproach & Criteria Affecting Facility SSE Encl ML20140H0281982-08-21021 August 1982 Forwards Proposed Summary for ACRS Subcommittee on Midland Plant 820520-21 Meetings to Review Application for Ol.List of Attendees & Meeting Highlights,Agreements & Requests Included ML20140H0521982-08-11011 August 1982 Forwards Proposed Summary of ACRS Subcommittee on Midland 820602 Meeting Review of Application for Ol,For Review & Comment.Corrections & Additions Will Be Included in Minutes of Meeting ML20215K2631982-08-0404 August 1982 Requests Investigation of Gap Allegations Received on 820629 Re Const Deficiencies.Investigation Must Be Conducted Before Licensee Can Obtain Affidavits & Possibly Prejudice Investigation ML20058F3341982-07-16016 July 1982 Notification of 820727 & 30 Meetings W/Util & Bechtel in Ann Arbor,Mi to Audit Design Calculations & Applicants Preparations for Remedial Activities Due to Soil Compaction Problems ML20209B5171982-07-0909 July 1982 Requests Written Answers to M Sinclair 820618 Interrogatories.Responsible Branches Marked Next to Relevant Questions ML20054J8351982-06-29029 June 1982 Advises That Previous Testimony by Region 3 Needs to Be Supplemented ML20054J0311982-06-22022 June 1982 Notification of 820628-30 Meetings W/Util & Bechtel in Bethesda,Md to Discuss Fire Protection & Safe Shutdown ML20054F5671982-06-15015 June 1982 Informs That Time for Commission to Act to Review ALAB-674 Expired.Commission Declined Review.Decision Became Final Agency Action on 820614 ML20054G0421982-06-11011 June 1982 Notification of 820616 Meeting W/Util in Bethesda,Md to Discuss Addl Info Needed for Equipment Environ Qualification Audit ML20054H3971982-06-0909 June 1982 Notification of 820611 Meeting W/Util & Bechtel in Bethesda, MD to Resolve SER Open Item 3 on Tornado Missile Protection ML20054H3951982-06-0909 June 1982 Notification of 820615 Meeting W/Util in Bethesda,Md to Discuss Elements of Staff Review Schedule Being Developed for Soils Remedial Activities ML20054H4241982-06-0909 June 1982 Notification of 820611 Meeting W/Util in Bethesda,Md to Clarify Encl 8 from NRC Re Soils Remedial Work ML20054E7611982-06-0808 June 1982 Discusses ACRS Interim Rept Re CP Application.Addl QA Info Requested.Recommendation Re full-power Operation Deferred Pending Review of Audit Plan ML20054H1291982-06-0808 June 1982 Forwards Util to Bechtel Transmitting Quality Plan for Underpinning Activities,Relevant to Amend 3 to CPs 1988-04-15
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MEMORANDUM FOR: C. E. Norelius, Director, Division of Reactor Projects.
FROM: Charles H. Weil. Investigation and Compliance Specialist
SUBJECT:
REVIEW OF BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY'S REPORT !
ON MIDLAND ALLEGATIONS (50-329; 50-330)
(ATS NO. RIII-83-A-0137)
Recently the Division of Reactor Projects-(DRP) requested that I review the -
Brookhaven National Laboratory's report of their review of certain allegations at the Midland Nuclear. Plant (Enclosure 1). DRP.was specifically concerned..
with the four allegations termed " Category A" by Brookhaven Labs. Brookhaven defined Category A as "...Due to the nature of the allegation... we reconnend:
the item be referred to the NRC Office of Investigations (or other appropriate agency) for resolution."
Two of the four allegations I(numbers 19 and 20) concerned the alleger's
termination from Bechtel's 4!mploy. These allegations were already under review by the Office of Investigations (OI No. 3-83-007; ATSNo.RIII-83-A-0137).
Therefore, no additional action was required by Region III'on these two-allegations as a result of the Brookhaven report. On February 20. 1985 Region III furnished a copy of the Brookhaven report to 01:RIII for their infonnation. '
The two, remaining, Category A allegations (numbers 16~and 17) concerned the l NRC staff. These allegations were detailed in the last paragraph on page !
seven of the alleger's affidavit (Enclosure 2) and can be sumnarized as: I
- 16. NRC inspectors were too willing to trust Bechtel inspectors.
- 17. . NRC inspections were preannounced; therefore, inspections were preceded by preparation, including repairs and. modification.
It is quite difficult to fully evaluate the allegations due to their nonspecificity and age (the allegations were made in June 1982). . My evaluation of these allegations follows:
1.. The allegation did not identify any specific wrongdoing on.the part of any named NRC employee.
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- 2. Routine inspections are both announced and. unannounced. Many times a-routine inspection is announced because the. Inspection will specifically l concern an area which either cannot or will not be repeated. Therefore, a routine announced inspection is made in order for the NRC to conduct the inspection of that "one time" activity. However,'it is noted that wherever possible the Region should perform unannounced inspections.
Also there are situations when once a Region based Inspector is on site for a several day inspection, his presence and areas to be. reviewed are well established facts once the entrance interview is conducted.
While we can reemphasize the standard unannounced inspection' policy, it j would encumber eur inspection effort to modify or eliminate the' entrance l interview. l
- 3. The allegation of trusting'a licensee inspector is described in the alleger's affidavit as,
...NRC inspections often failed to correct problems... generally l the Gechtel (Bechtel) people who ac.tually climbed around on the piping and calling out their measurements, which the NRC inspectors would then write down. As a result, many of the inspection reports-do not reflect anything more than Bechtel's own assertions...
This certainly describes an inspection practice which Region III cannot condone, but because of the lack of specificity (Who were the NRC' '
inspectors? When did this occur? What were they inspecting? etc.), l Region III cannot take corrective action with regard to the specific i instanceandindividual(s) involved. i
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- 4. Further, in a tape recorded interview conducted with the alleger bv the l Region III staff and an 01 Investigator on August 12, 1982, the alleger indicated a confusion between NRC inspectors and the Authorized Nuclear '
Inspector (ANI). Although the specific issue discussed during the interview concerned the signing of weld inspection reports (Transcript Pages 39-41, Enclosure 3); nonetheless, a confusion existed.in the alleger's mind between NRC and ANI. This information makes it difficult at this time to determine if Allegation Nos.- 19 and 20 represented an NRC -
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- 1. Allegations 24 and M be forwarded to the Office of Inspector and Auditor e (OIA) along with this evaluation for their infonnation and-independent. j evaluation. Due to the age and nonspecificity of the allegation it may
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and independence- (e.g.. ar.aounced versus unannounced, who takes measurements used by the Region, etc.).
Please advise if I can be of any further assistance. I 1
Charles H. Weil Investigation and. I Compliance Specialist
Enclosures:
- 1. Brookhaven Report
- 2. Alleger's Affidavit
- 3. Transcript Pages 39-41 cc w/ enclosures: l J. G. Keppler l A. B. Davis '
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