ML20235R890
| ML20235R890 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Fort Calhoun  |
| Issue date: | 02/24/1989 |
| From: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Morris K OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8903030462 | |
| Download: ML20235R890 (1) | |
See also: IR 05000285/1988037
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{{#Wiki_filter:.__ ________ __ - . FEB 2 41989 - ' ' In Reply Refer To: Docket: 50-285/08-37 Omaha Public Power District ATTN: Kenneth J. Morris, Division Manager Nuclear Operations 1623 Harney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Gentlemen: Thank you for your letters, dated December 9,1988, and February 13, 1989, in response to our letters, dated November 9, .1988, and January 12, 1989. We have no further questions at this time and will review your corrective action during a future inspection. Sincerely, original Npoi U> L J. Callan L. J. Callan, Director Division of Reactor Projects cc: Fort Calhoun Station ATTN: W. G. Gates, Manager P.O. Box 399 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska 68023 Harry H. Voigt, Esq. LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, D. C. 20036 Nebraska Radiation Control Program Director bec to DMB (IE01) bec distrib. by RIV: R.D. Martin, RA RP8-DRSS Section Chief (DRP/B) MIS System RIV File DRP RSTS Operator Project Engineer DRP/B Lisa Shea, RM/ALF DRS P. Milano, NRR Project Manager (MS: 13-D-18) RRI B. McNeill I. Barnes D: P fY RIV:RI M C: MOPS D:D5h43 BMcNeill/cjg IBarneh JLMilhoan LJCallan g. A/;tN89 J-/AW89 /g/89 L/M/89 8903030462 090224 PDR ADOCK 05000285 PNU - _ _ _ .
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- ' Omaha Public Power District 1623 Harney Omaha, Nebraska 68102 2247 - I . . . . . . _ 402/536 4000 5 . ,,w- h 'i(IDECi2i90 December 9, 1988 LIC-88-1089 . {3 _ . _ . . g -- ( V. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Station Pl-137 Washington, DC 20555 References: 1. Docket No. 50-285 2. Letter from NRC (L. J. Callan) to OPPD (K. J. Morris) dated November 7, 1988 Gentlemen: SUBJECT: Response to Notice of Violation - Inspection Report 50-285/88-37 Omaha Public Power District (0 PPD) received the subject inspection report on receipt inspection, storage and handling of equipment and materials; and measuring and test equipment. Identified in the report is one violation concerning failure to maintain traceability of measuring and test equipment usage. Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR Part 2.P.01, please find attached OPPD's response to this violation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact us. Sincerely, orris . Division Manager Nuclear Operations KJM/sa Attachment c: LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae R. D. Martin, NRC Regional Administrator. P. D. Milano, NRC Project Manager P. H. Harrell, NRC Senior Resident Inspector [[-% wmeau gy - Male / Female , - - -a__, __ __ _ _ _ . _ . _ _ . _ ___
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. ' 'LIC-88-1089 Page 2 , RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION During an NRC inspection conducted on October 17-21, 1988, a violation of NRC requirements was identified. The violation involved failure to maintain traceability of measuring and test equipment usage. In accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1988), the violation is listed below: Failure to Maintain Traceability of Measurina and Test Eauinment Usaae Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 and the licensee's approved quality assurance program description require that activities affecting quality shall be accomplished in accordance with documented instructions. Procedure S0 M-28, " Calibration of Test Equipment," paragraph 8.1, requires that the usage of calibrated equipment be recorded in logs for traceability in the event of a calibration failure. Contrary to the abuve, usage of certain calibrated equipment was not I recorded in Instrument and Control (I&C) shop logs. A review of seven ' recent test activities found three I&C log omissions for equipment used on October 3, 17, and 19, 1988. This is a Severity Level IV violation. (Supplement I)(285/8837-01) OPPD Response 1. Reason for tb3 Violation if Admiited OPPD admits the violation occurred as stated. The reason for the violation was personnel error. In the first instance (October 3, 1988) the technician did not log the equipment as required. A contributing factor was that the work was assigned to one technician then switched to another technician prior to starting the work, but after Quality Control had verified the test equipment calibration status. This switch led to the oversight as to whether the equipment was logged and subsequently the equipment did not get logged. The second instance (October 17,1988) was again, an ove sight by the technician in failing to log the equipment. The procedure to be used contributed to the oversight. The procedure (ST-VA-4 F.6) did not require the logging of any test equipment. This is dissimilar to other procedures of the same type. The third instance (October 19,1988) involved test equipment that was used to set power supply voltages while the power supplies were on the work bench. This was not an operability test and as such would not require evaluation if the test equipment were found out of tolerance. - _ _ - _ _ _
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- , LIC'88-1089 ' , Page 3 . 2. Corrective Steos That Have Been Taken and Results Achieved The test equipment cited above has been logged in the test equipment log with a late entry. All test equipment was in current calibration. Interviews with the individuals involved and prior reviews of test equipment logs indicate that these are isolated incidents. The requirements to log test equipment has been emphasized to Instrument and Control Technicians in shift meetings, and in a memorandum dated November 26, 1988 from the Supervisor - Instrument and Control to the technicians. 3. Steos That Will be Taken to Avoid Further Violations It is believed that these were isolated incidents; however, as an enhancement to the logging process a new computerized system of logging test equipment will be in place by July 31, 1989. The computerized system will provide a more efficient method of logging test equipment. A procedure change has been initiated for the procedure involved in the second instance and will be completed by January 31, 1989. This change will add a step requiring test equipment to be logged. 4. Date of Full Comoliance OPPD is currently in full compliance with the specific violation. The procedure change to ST-VA-4 F.6 will be completed by January 31, 1989. _ .__ _ . _ _ - _ _ _ _ . _ ___-
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>' 3:, , .. . ., ,. . - - - . Omaha Public Power District 1623 Hamey Omaha. Nebraska 68102 2247 402/536 4000 _. l February 13, 1989 LIC-89-179 FEB22c l 1 . .- U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-137 Washington, DC 20555 References: 1. Docket No. 50-285 2. Letter from NRC (L.J. Callan) to OPPD (K.J. Morris) dated November 7, 1988 3. Letter from OPPD (K.J. Morris) to NRC (Document Control Desk) dated December 9, 1988 (LIC-88-1089) 4. Letter from NRC (L.J. Callan) to OPPD (K.J. Morris) dated January 12, 1989 Gentlemen: SUBJECT: Request for Additional Information Concerning Clarification of Response to Notice of Violation 285/8837-01 Omaha Public Power District (0 PPD) responded to Notice of Violation 285/8837-01, Failure to Maintain Traceability of Measuring and Test Equipment Usage, in Reference 3. Reference 4 requested additional information needed to clarify our response. As stated in our response, OPPD based the conclusion that the conditions identified by the inspector were isolated events on prior reviews and interviews with the individuals involved. OPPD had no evidence to the contrary at that time. The following supplemental information will provide OPPD's additional assurance this incident was isolated- OPPD will review 50 Surveillance Tests conducted between the dates of January 1988 (when the QA Audit was performed) and October 1988 to verify that test equipment used was properly calibrated and recorded in the Instrument and Control (I&C) shop logs and to confirm that the cases identified were isolated. The results of the review will be evaluated by April 30, 1989. If the results of the evaluation indicate that further actions are necessary, OPPD will notify the NRC. 'l 'l - ' b y 600 ;1430W 2,Pf I '"PIOqfDe*n[ Wiln lqudl OODOflunt[y h Sr2 4 MJIF 'F t'IT1dW
. . .. .. . _ -- . 4 - - 1 . , ' 8 i .. V. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission LIC-89-179 Page 2 Since the previous response, the following enhancen, ants are planned: A Measuring and Test Equi) ment Technician will be appointed by July 31, 1989. The position will se responsible for maintaining the'I&C shop log to document the release and return of test equipment, as well as maintaining equipment calibration records and associated documentation. Controlled access to calibrated test equipment will be established by July 31, 1989. This will restrict access to ensure that each piece of equipment is properly released to service and returned from service. A computerized system for recording test equipment used for surveillance tests will be developed and implemented by July 31, 1989. This will aid in maintaining traceability of test equipment. Please contact us if you have questions concerning this matter. Sincerely, , i K. J. Morris . ' Division Manager I Nuclear Operations KJM/sa c: LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae R. D. Martin, NRC Regional Administrator P. D. Milano, NRC Project Manager P. H. Harrell, NRC Senior Resident Inspector - -___ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ }}