ML20235F140
| ML20235F140 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 07/01/1987 |
| From: | Wenzinger E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Tiernan J BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. |
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| ML20235F142 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 8707130235 | |
| Download: ML20235F140 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000317/1987013
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Docket / License:
50-317/DPR-53
50-318/DPR-69
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
ATIN:
Mr. J. A. Tiernan
Vice President
Nuclear Energy
P. O. Box 1475
Baltimore, Maryland 21203
Gentlemen:
Subject:
Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/87-13; 50-318/87-14
This transmits the findings of the May 11-15, 1987 special, announced operational
readiness inspection by Messrs. L. E. Tripp, T. Foley, H. J. Kaplan, S. A. McNeil,
R. J. Paolino, L. Prividy, and C. D. Seller.
The inspection findings were dis-
cussed with you and your staff during the course of r.nd at the conclusion of the
inspection.
The purpose of this inspection was to followup NRC concerns with regard to the
corrective actions taken for the previously identified environmental qualification
(EQ) deficiencies (Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/87-07; 50-318/87-08) and
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the improper use of mechanical, commercial quality (MCQ) replacement fasteners
(UNR 317/87-10-01; 318/87-11-01) prior to permitting restart of Calvert Cliffs,
Units 1 and 2.
In addition, an overview audit was performed of Quality Assurance
and of the Engineering Division including its interfaces with the field to assess
whether the EQ and MCQ deficiencies were indicative of generic organizational
problems.
It was determined that the corrective actions for the EQ and MCQ deficiencies were
adequate and appropriate.
In addition, no findings were made that would justify
the delay of restart for either unit.
However, several significant concerns were
identified regarding identified weaknesses in the engineering area primarily with
respect to lead and system engineers and in engineering communications interfaces
with operations and maintenance.
Though the use of system and lead engineers is a commendable concept, the failure
to procedurally define their duties and responsibilities negates many of the bene-
fits of such a system.
This lack of definition combined with the informal, inter-
divisional communications observed at Calvert Cliffs creates the potential for
further instances of inadvertent failure to comply with regulatory or engineering
requirements that cut across interdivisional boundaries.
Management should assess the functions of the lead and system engineers and take
appropriate action to ensure that their duties and responsibilities are properly
defined and that they are provided the appropriate authority to ensure that they
can accomplish their respective tasks.
In addition, you should review and assess
your communications and tracking methods for tasks which cut across divisional
bounds and take action as appropriate.
You are requested to respond to this letter
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system engineers and to upgrade the interdivisional communication and implementa-
tion of engineering and regulatory requirements.
Your cooperation with us in this matter is appreciated.
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Oristual Sisned Byg
Edward C. Wenzinger, Chief
Projects Branch No. 3
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure: Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/87-13; 50-318/87-14
cc w/ encl:
M. Bowman, General Supervisor, Technical Services Engineering
Thomas Magette, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations
Public Document Room (PDR)
Local Public Document Room (LPDR)
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
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