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Submits Addl Info Re Allegations Noted in . Alleger Correct in Stating Test Packages Inadequate for Performing Calibr Work at Hand.Startup Program Makes Provision for Handling Problem
ML20235F879
Person / Time
Site: Hope Creek, 05000000
Issue date: 03/21/1986
From: Corbin McNeil
Public Service Enterprise Group
To: Starostecki R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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FOIA-87-413 NUDOCS 8709290354
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~Mr. Richar) W. Starostecki

.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of. Inspection and Enforcement Region I-631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406

Dear Mr. Starostecki:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ALLEGATION LETTER ~ DATED 1/8/86 HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION We have reviewed our October 24, 1985 response in light of the questions conveyed in.your letter' dated January 8, 1986 and provide the.following information accordingly. The concerns expressed have been grouped below by' root.cause.

1. Improper / Inadequate Test Packages (GKC-0176, GJC-0062 and GKC-0044)

The alleger was correct in' stating that these test packages were inadequate or. improper for performing the calibration work at hand. Given that Hope Creek has approximately

-16,000 instruments installed, we realize that these pro-  !

blems will occur during initial calibration activities.

Our startup program makes provision for handling problems of this nature.

We have evaluated your concern over the generic implications of potentially incorrect test packages. The startup program provides a multi-tiered review process for all I&C test packages which precludes successful completion of a test utilizing.an improper documentation package. It is apparent that the alleger did not understand the review process and the control that the process provides. .Each package is reviewed by the I&C Technician, his Supervisor, the responsible Startup Test Engineer (STE), the STE's Group Lead, a Level III reviewer, the Startup Administrative Group and QA, as appropriate. This review process is very thorough and effective in identifying the use of improper / inadequate test packages.

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Similar1 concerns regarding the adequacy of the Hope Creek startup program were addressed in a~ third party review conducted from January 27 to February.7, 1986. The

. review was performed by Power Management Associates of Niantic,-Connecticut. Their report concluded that our startup program has demonstrated very strong control.of test exceptions and changes'despite the number of.SDR's

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2. Lack of' Information (AFC-0027, GSC-0194, O'HB FT-N120 anc

. Westinghouse Controllers)

All of these concerns were either being addressed by Startup Deviation Reports (SDR's) already issued (e.g.,

AF-0088 and 0094) or were subsequently' resolved through the startup test exception process by the dayshift personnel.. Again, it appears that the alleger did not understand the startup program provisions for resolution of problems.

The generic implication aspect of these concerns was addressed to our satisfaction in Section 1.A of the Safeteam' Report which states, in part:

The Safeteam interviewed sixteen (16) Instrumentation.

& Controls,(I&C) Technicians from PSE&G and the sub-

. contractor. All have had similar problems on test packages concerning procedures and calibration requirements. All. Technicians interviewed said these types of problems can be identified on the exception list in each test package or be taken to the responsible Startup Test Engineer (STE) to be corrected.

3. -Misread / Misapplied Requirements (Blowdown Valves, Compression Fittings and Motor Control Centers)

The alleger was in error regarding compliance to requirements beyond his limited scope of responsibility. In the case of the blowdown valves, the requirement was misstated and the instrument vents were identified incorrectly as blowdown valves.

R. W. Starostecki 3 3-21-86 Mr.

The compression fittings requirement was similarly misapplied.

There is no Class I instrument tubing i.- the Hope Creek plant.

Substitution of flared fittings in Class 2 and 3 instrument lines has been approved by PSE&G Engineering.

Regarding the motor control center clearance requirements, the alleger cited a standard that does net apply to nuclear power plants. However, Design Change Package No. 615 has been generated to provide additional rcer to facilitate maintenance activities. This is in acccrdance with IEEE Standard 141 and constitutes good engineering practice.

The installed conditions do not violate the intent of applicable safety codes and are acceptable to PSE&G Engineering.

There are no potential generic implications regarding these three concerns.

In general, root cause and generic implication questions are ad-dressed by the PSE&G Steering Committee that performs a utility oversight function for all Safeteam concerns. As required, questions and requests for additional information are directed to cognizant onsite organizations prior to final response to the concernee.

Sincerely, i

C NRC Resident Inspector - Hope Creek P.O. Box 241 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038

ALLEEAT I ON MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ALLEGATION NUMBER - RIII-86-A-OO60 RUN DATE: 860402 DOCKET / FACILITY / UNIT:*05000461 / CLINTON~I DOCKET / FACILITY / UNIT: /

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CONSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION - NRC REVIEW OF THE ILLINDIS POWER COMPANY'S SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING ALLEGATIONS RECEIVED BY THE LICENSEE AT THE CLINTON POWER STATION, SAFETEAM.

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1 SOURCE - NRC REGION III CONFIDENT - NO

. RECEIVED - 860402 BY - CH WEIL / R3 ACTION OFFICE CONTACT - CH WEIL -

(FTS)388-5535 SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE - NO BOARD NOTIFICATION - NO STATUS - CLOSED SCHED COMPLETION - DATE CLOSED - 860402 ALLEGATION SUBSTANTIATED - NO ALLEGER NOTIFIED - NO 01 ACTION - NO DI REPORT NUMBER -

REMARKS - THE REGION 3 REVIEW OF THE CLINTON "SAFETEAM" WAS DOCUMENTED IN INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-461/86004.

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