ML20217J854

Forwards Insp Rept 70-1257/98-201 on 980313-19 on Nov. Violations Re Use of Unapproved Procedures & Operator Aids. Corrective Actions Taken by Staff

ML20217J854
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Site:	Framatome ANP Richland
Issue date:	04/01/1998
From:	Ting P NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	Femreite B SIEMENS POWER CORP. (FORMERLY SIEMENS NUCLEAR POWER
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70-1257-98-201, NUDOCS 9804070036
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April 1, 1998 .. . .

Mr. Bernard Femreite

. Vice President ofManufacturing Siemens Power Corporation 2101 IIorn Rapids Road 4 P.O. Box 130 i Richland, WA 99352-0130 l 1

SUBJECT:

INSPECTION REPORT NO. 70-1257/98-201 '

Dear Mr. Femreite:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission conducted a routine, unannounced inspection ofyour facility's criticality safety program from March 13 - 19,1998. - The enclosed report (Enclosure 1) presents the results of that inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with members ofyour staff.

Within the scope of the inspection, several minor violations were identified concerning the use of unapproved procedures and operator aids. Because they are isolated, have low safety significance, and because immediate and effective corrective actions were taken by your staff, the violations will not be cited. ,

. In accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.790, a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.

Sincerely, Original signed by Philip Ting Philip Ting, Chief Operations Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket No. 70-1257 License No. SNM-1227

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- Mr. Bernard Femreite Vice President of Manufacturing.

Siemens Power Corporation -

2101 llorn Rapids Road P.O. Box 130 -

Richland, WA 99352-0130

SUBJECT:

INSPECTION REPORT NO. 70-1257/98 201 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr,

Femreite:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission conducted a routine and unannounced inspection of your facility's criticality safety program from March 13 - 19,1998. The enclosed report (Enclosure 2) presents the results of that inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with members of your staff.

Within the scope of the inspection, one violation was identified in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Enclosure 1) concerning the use of an unauthorized procedures and operator aids.

iThis violation is of concern to the NRC because it demonstrates a disregard by operating' staff for approved procedures.

- In accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.790, a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.-

Sincerely, Philip Ting, Chief Operations Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket No. 70-1257 License No. SNM-1227

Enclosures:

As stated cc w/ enclosures: ' Loren J. Maas, Safety & Licensing cc w/o enclosures: State of Washington DISTRIBUTION:

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• WASHINGTON, D.C. 2066H001 April 1, 1998 Mr. Bemard Femreite Vice President of Manufacturing Siemens Power Corporation 2101 IIorn Rapids Road P.O. Box 130 Richland, WA 99352-0130

SUBJECT:

INSPECTION REPORT NO. 70-1257/98-201

Dear Mr. Femreite:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission conducted a routine, unannounced inspection of your facility's criticality safety program from March 13 - 19,1998. The enclosed report (Enclosure 1) presents the results of that inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection, the findings were discussed with members ofyour staff.

Within the scope of the inspection, several minor violations were identified concerning the use of unapproved procedures and operator aids. Because they are isolated, have low safety significance, and because immediate and effective corrective actions were taken by your staff, the violations will not be cited.

In accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.790, a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us. j I

Sincerely, .j o l d' 5 I Philip Ting, Chief 3

I Operations Branch Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, NMSS Docket No. 70-1257 License No. SNM-1227

Enclosures:

As stated cc w/ enclosures: Loren J. Maas, Safety & Licensing cc w/o enclosures: State of Washington