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Insp Repts 50-445/89-06 & 50-446/89-06 on 890111-0207. Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Applicant Actions on Previous Insp Findings,Followup on Violations/Deviations,Mgt Meetings & Corrective Action Program
ML20235U771
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Site: Comanche Peak  Luminant icon.png
Issue date: 02/28/1989
From: Livermore H
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML20235U749 List:
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50-445-89-06, 50-445-89-6, 50-446-89-06, 50-446-89-6, NUDOCS 8903090367
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See also: IR 05000445/1989006

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                   NRC Inspection Report:          50-445/89-06                                                      Permits: CPIR-126-
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                                   Dallas,aTexas                     75201,                                                                                        ;
                 ' Facility'Name:        Comanche Peak Steam Electric ~Statich (CPSES),
                                         Units 1 & 2
                   Inspection At:        Comanche Peak Site, Glen Rose, Texas
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                   Inspection Conducted:          January 11 through February 7, 1989
                   Inspection conducted by NRC consultants:
                                J. Dale - EG&G (paragraphs 2.a, 2.g, 3.b, 4.a, and 4 b)
                                J.. Birmingham - Param5ter (paragraph 3.f)                                                                                         ;
                                K. Graham - Parameter (paragraphs 2.b - 2.f,'3.c - 3.e,                                                                            j
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                                P. Scanish - Parameter (paragraphs 2.h - 2.k, 3.a, 3.g,                                                                            l
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                                Reviewed by:                NEOL L                       A~~S-BS
                                               H. H. Livermore, Lead Senior Inspector      Date
                                Inspection Summary:
                                Inspection Conducted: January 11 through February 7, 1989 (Report
                                50-445/89-06; 50-446/89-06
                                Areas Inspected: Unannounced, resident safety inspection of
                                applicant's actions on previous inspection findings, follow-up on
                                violations / deviations, action on 10 CFR Part 50.55(e) deficiencies
                                identified by the applicant, management meetings, Corrective Action
                                Program (CAP), NRC Bulletins, and general plant areas (tours).
                                Results: Within the areas inspected no significant strengths were
                                noted; however, a weakness was identified that was due to
                                repetitive violations identified for configuration control of
                                commodities after QC completion.    One violation for failure to
                                follow procedures (paragraph 8) and one open item for a misaligned
                                pipe clamp (paragraph 6.b) were identified.
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                   1.                                            Persons Contacted
                                                         *R. W. Ackley, Jr., Director, CECO
                                                         *M.                          Alexander, Manager of Materials Management, TU Electric
                                                         *J.                          L. Barker, Manager, Engineering Assurance, TU Electric
                                                         *D.                          P. Barry, Sr., Manager, Engineering, Stone and Webster
                                                                                         Engineering Corporation, (SWEC)
                                                         *J. W. Beck, Vice President, Nuclear Engineering, TU Electric
                                                         *H. D. Bruner, Senior Vice President, TU Electric
                                                          *J. Buck, Senior Review Team
                                                          *W. J. Cahill, Executive Vice President, Nuclear, TU Electric
                                                          *J. T. Conly, APE-Licensing, SWEC
                                                          *W. G.                          Counsil, Vice Chairman, Nuclear, TU Electric
                                                          *C. G.                          Creamer, Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineering
                                                                                         Manager, TU Electric
                                                          *G. G. Davis, Nuclear Operations Inspection Report Item
                                                                                         Coordinator, TU Electric
                                                          *D.                         E. Deviney, Deputy Director, Quality Assurance (QA),
                                                                                         TU Electric
                                                           *J.                        C.  Finneran, Jr., Acting Manager, Civil Engineering,
                                                                                         TU Electric
                                                           *C. A. Fonseca, Deputy Director, CECO
                                                           *W. G. Guldemond, Manager of Site Licensing, TU Electric
                                                            *T. L. Heatherly, Licensing Compliance Engineer,
                                                                                         TU Electric
                                                            *J. C. Hicks, Licensing Compliance Manager, TU Electric
                                                            *C. B. Hogg, Engineering Manager, TU Electric
                                                            *S. D. Karpyak, Nuclear Engineering, TU Electric
                                                            *J. J. Kelley, Manager, Plant Operations, TU Electric
                                                            *J. J. LaMarca, Electrical Engineering Manager, TU Electric
                                                            *0. W. Lowe, Director of Engineering, TU Electric
                                                            *J. W. Muffett, Manager of Engineering, TU Electric
                                                             *W. E. Nyer, Consultant, TU Electric
                                                             *E. F. Ottney, Program Manager, CASE
                                                             *S.'S. Palmer, Project Manager, TU Electric
                                                             *W. J. Parker, Project Engineering Manager, SWEC/                       CECO
                                                             *A. Pereira, Assistant to Deputy Director, QA, Ebasco
                                                             *D.                      M. Reynerson, Director of Construction, TU Electric
                                                             *A. B.                       Scott, Vice President, Nuclear Operations, TU Electric
                                                             *C. E.                       Scott, Manager, Startup, TU Elwatric
                                                              *J. C.                      Smith, Plant Operations Staff, TU Electric
                                                              *C. L. Terry, Unit 1 Project Manager, TU Electric
                                                              *R. G. Withrow, EA Systems Manager, TU Electric
                                                              *D.                     R. Woodlan, Docket Licensing Manager, TU Electric
                                                                      The NRC inspectors also interviewed other applicant employees
                                                                      during this inspection period.
                                                               * Denotes personnel present at the February 7,                       1989, exit
                                                                      meeting.
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                    2. Applicant Action on Previous Inspection Findings (92701)
                       a.   (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-0-17): While performing a
                            reinspection, the ERC inspector identified an undersize
                            companion angle and several undersize welds. These
                            discrepancies were documented on ERC Deviation
                            Reports (DRs) I-M-DUPL-019-DR2 and DR3 and subsequently
                            on nonconformance report (NCR) M-86-100414 SX. However,
                            during a recent reevaluation performed on or about
                            February 23, 1988, this duct segment was reclassified
                            nonnuclear safety and is now being tracked by TU Electric
                            on Non-Quality Deviation Report U1-00155. The NRC
                            inspector reviewed the drawings and engineering
                            evaluation and agrees with the reclassification. This
                            open item is closed.
                       b.   (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-0-46): During CPRT
                            reinspection, ERC identified the following conditions to
                            the NRC inspector as subject to evaluation as potential
                            deviations for sample I-S-LBSK-047: (1) inadequate thread
                            engagement for a Richmond insert, (2) undersize fillet
                            weld, and (3) cotter pin not properly installed.
                            The NRC inspector verified by review of NCR-M-23190 that
                            all conditions identified by ERC were va]idated with ERC
                            deviation reports and subsequently documented with the
                            NCR.   For conditions (1) and (3), TU Electric issued the
                            applicable documentation to Ic.mrk the Richmond insert

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                            and to replace the broken cotter ,,in. For condition (2)
                            confirmatory inspection of the welu ng revealed that the
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                            weld was undersize by 1/16-inch, but m nly in an area
                            5/8-inch long. The total length of the wsld is 9-inches
                            long.   The undersize area is less than 10% of the total
                            weld length and therefore is not a nonconforming                              l
                            condition in accordance with ASME Section III,                                l
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                            The NRC inspector has reviewed TU Electric's

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                            nonconforming conditions and concludes that those actions                     l
                            are in compliance with applicable procedures.      This open                  i
                            item is closed.

I [ c. (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-O-53)- During CPRT 4 '

                            reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-06, ERC
                            identified excessive weld reinforcement to the NRC                            i
                            inspector as subject to evaluation as a potential
                            deviation.

1 ( The potential deviation was documented on DR-I-S-LINR- ' 06-DR1 was validated by ERC, and NCR M-85-101324 was i

                            issued by TU Electric.      Subsequently, ERC invalidated the

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                             DR based upon a review of the containment steel liner
                             specification (SS-14). Weld seam reinforcement criteria
                             is applicable to weld joints tested by radiography.           For
                             other weld seams, where no radiographic test was
                             performed, this attribute of the specification does not
                             apply.   As a result of invalidation of the ERC deviation,
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                             NCR M-85-101324 was dispositioned "use-as-is." The NRC
                             inspector concurs with the NCR disposition. This item is
                             closed.
                          d. (Closed) open Item (445/8513-0-54): During CPRT
                             reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-013, ERC
                             identified excessive weld reinforcement to the NRC
                             inspector as subject to evaluation as a potential                               !
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                             deviation.
                             The potential deviation was documented on a DR, was
                             validated by ERC, and NCR M-85-101324 was issued by
                             TU Electric.
                             The above DR was written against attribute A.3.c of
                             QI-031, Revision 0 checklist.    The attribute requires
                             that the weld seam reinforcement shall not be greater                        '!
                             than 3/32 inch.   During the reinspection, a high-low gage                      l
                             was utilized to measure the reinforcement because an
                             adequate measuring technique was not provided in the
                             Quality Instruction. However, in Revision 2 of QI-031
                             and Change Notice 001, appropriate measuring techniques
                             were provided utilizing a weld contour gage to measure
                             weld seam reinforcement.
                             Reinspection of weld seam reinforcement was performed per
                             QI-031, Revision 2, and CN-001, and the reinforcement in

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                             acceptable. Therefore, DRs written per QI-031,

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                             Revision 0, were considered invalid. As a result of
                             invalidation of the ERC deviation, NCR M-85-101324 was
                             dispositioned use-as-is. The NRC inspector concurs with                          4
                             the NCR disposition. This item is closed.
                          e. tClosed) Open Item (445/8513-O-55): During CPRT                                 j
                             reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-51, ERC
                             identified unacceptable weld seam surface to the NRC
                             inspector as subject to evaluntion as a potential
                             deviation.                                                                      ]
                             "he potential deviation was validated by ERC and
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                             NCR M-85-101324 was issued by TU Electric. The
                             unacceptable weld seam surface related to the presence of

I ripplAs, grooves, ridges, and valleys on the weld

                             surface.   Spot radiography was performed on the weld                          J'
                             joint with satisfactory results,    Since the condition of
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                                                          the radiography was performed satisfactorily, then thei
                                                          irregular weld surface is now moot and is therefore
                                                          considered acceptable. The NRC inspector concurs with
                                                          the use-as-is disposition assigned to the NCR. This item
                                                          is closed.
                                                     f.    (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-O-56): During CPRT
                                                          reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-055. ERC
                                                          identified excessive weld undercut to the NRC-inspector
                                                          as subject to evaluation as a potential deviation. The-
                                                          potential deviation was validated by ERC and NCR 89-00862
                                                          was issued by TU-Electric to disposition the deviation.
                                                          Exploratory. investigation of the NCR condition was
                                                          initiated by engineering which consisted of removing
                                                          paint'from the area in question. ' Reexamination by QC
                                                          concluded that the undercut was less than 1/32 inch which
                                                           is acceptable in accordance with the containment steel
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                                                          liner specification-(SS-14).. Therefore,- the NCR was
                                                          dispositioned use-as-is by engineering. The NRC
                                                           inspector.has reviewed QC inspection results and concurs
                                                          with the NCR disposition. This item is closed.
                                                    19. .  (Closed) Open Item (445/8514-0-25): The ERC inspector
                                                          identified four bolts attaching an actuator to the
                                                          mounting. bracket that did not have full thread.
                                                          engagement. This-item was documented on ERC
                                                          out-of-scope 1292 and subsequently on NCR CM-87-8897X.
                                                          The disposition to this NCR was use-as-is with the
                                                          following engineering justification:
                                                          Since the length of. thread engagement is greater than one
                                                          bolt diameter and the maximum height of a typical heavy
                                                          hex nut is equal to one bolt diameter (reference AISC 7t~h
                                                          Edition, Section 4-21), the as-built engagement is-
                                                          ' sufficient to ensure that the structural integrity of the
                                                          actuator mounting is acceptable.
                                                          The NRC inspector has reviewed both the actuatur and the
                                                          AISC code reference and agrees with the engineering
                                                           justification. This open item is closed.
                                                     h.    (Closed) Open Item (445/8514-0-36):    ERC reinspection   of

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                                                          , instrument pipe / tube supports for Verification Package
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                                                          I-S-INSP-017, which was witnessed by the NRC inspector,
                                                          identified the following as subject to evaluation as          {
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j (1) Support:170 had one bolt without the requir ed one l

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                                         (2)        Supports 17I, 17K, 17L, 17M,.17N, and 17Q'had bolts
                                                    without the minimum 70% of specified_ torque.
                                         (3)        Support 17K did not have.the serrated groove of the
                                                    spring nut aligned with the channel ridge.-
                                         (4)        Supports 17A, 17J, and 17K had different type
                                                    instrument tubing clamps than specified on the
                                                    drawing.
                                        The conditions identified were documented on DRs
                                        I-S-INSP-017-DR-2, 3, 5 through 10, 15, and 16. These
                                        DRs-were later transferred to NCRs I-86-102060X,
                                        Revision 1, and I-86-100315SX, Revision 1. .These NCRs
                                        were dispositioned.in accordance with the rework.being
                                        performed in response to Design Change Authorization
                                         (DCA) 70624. The NRC inspector reviewed the DCA to
                                        ensure that all the identified items had been adequately
                                       ' addressed. .Further the NRC inspector' reviewed the
                                        construction travelers and inspection reports, as well as.
                                        performed a physical inspection, to ensure that the-
                                        necessary rework-had been satisfactorily perf(rmed.-
                                        Based on the. efforts outlined above, the NRC inspectorc
                                        concurs that this issue is satisfactorily resolved. This:
                                       . item is closed.
                          1.             (Closed) Open Item (445/8516-O-15): During the
                                        reinspection of Verification Package I-S-PS42-25 for pipe
                                        support CT-1-013-11-S22R, ERC identified the following as
                                        subject to evaluation as potential deviations: no locking
                                        devices on clamp bolts and'the location of a bolt hole in
                                        relation to the baseplate edge was incorrect.                                                                           The lack
                                        of locking devices was documented on DR I-S-PS42-25-DR-1
                                        which was transferred to NCR 23450N. This NCR was
                                        dispositioned as not a nonconforming condition based on a
                                        Code interpretation that an anaerobic adhesive (paint) is
                                        an acceptable locking device. Subsequent to this,
                                        DR C-87-2692 was issued to supersede NCRs dispositioned
                                        in accordance with this Code interpretation and stated
                                        the hardware validation program would " . .                                                                          . assure that
                                        all supports exhibit the correct locking device . . . , "
                                        this was implemented through DCA 31900, Revision 1._ The

i NRC inspector reviewed the Hardware Valfdation Pipe-Clamp L Checklist for this support, which doctments that the

                                        locking devices'for the clamp bolts on the subject
                                        support are satisfactory.
                                        The resclution for the bolt hole location discrepancy _is
                                        documented in DCA 35259, Revision 1. The NRC inspector
                                        reviewed this DCl. and concurs that the baseplate analyzed
                                        as part of the pipe support calculation is the same as
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                                 the one that was reported to exist as part of the
                                 as-built inspection.
                                 Further, the NRC inspector performed an independent
                                 inspection to ensure that the as-built inspection had
                                 adequately documented the attributes in question. Based
                                 on this' inspection and review of the, documents listed
                                 above,.the NRC inspector concurs that these items have
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                                 been adequately resolved. This item is closed.
                      j. .       (Closed) Open Item (445/8725-0-02): While performing a
                                 walkdown of Impell's work performed for Train C conduit
                                 and; supports in Room 130, the NRC inspector identified a
                                 discrepancy in the span length reported by Impell between
                                 supportsL2-23955 and 2-23956. Impell had recordedithis
                                 span length as 40 inches and the NRC inspector measured
                                 it to be 47 1/2 inches.. Subsequently, Impell stated that
                                 the Level 6 interaction evaluation. determined that there
                                 were no. safety-related equipment, systems or components
                                 in the room. Accordingly, no interactions (either
                                 acceptable or unacceptable) will occur in this room and                                            ~
                                 the conclusions initially arrived at would not be
                                 affected. .In order.to assess the potential impact of
             -                   other walkdown' discrepancies that may' exist, Impell
                                 performed additional walkdowns on previously completed
                                 work.    The-results of these walkdowns are documented in
                                 Impell Report 01-0210-1656 entitled " Accuracy and
                                 Adequacy of Walkdown Information for Train C Conduits
                                 (2 inches and less)." The summary of this report shows
                                 the error rate found to be relatively low (1.9%).
                                 Further, when the errors are factored in the analyses,
                                 the resultant stresses do not exceed allowable values;
                                 therefore,.there will be no safety impact due to the
                                 small nmnber of walkdown errors.                                                       The NRC inspector has
                                 reviewed this report and concurs with the conclusion.

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                      k.         (Open) Unresolved Item (445/8856-U-05; 446/8852-U-02):
                                -This item documented three examples of deviations from
                                 the requirements of the applicable weld procedure
                                ' specification (WPS).                                                      Two examples had unconsumed filler
                                 material and one had an excessively large fit-up gap.
                                 The applicant initiated an evaluation of the extent of
                                 this condition and its safety significance under
                                 Corrective Action Request (CAR) 88-028. In this report                                                          i
                                 period,-the applicant presented the engineering and                                                             i

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                                 presented as the final draft of the engineering report.
                                 This draft reported that no additional examples of joints
                                 with unconsumed filler material were identified; however,
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                                      seven NCRs were issued to document joints with fit-up
                                      gaps in excess of 1/16 inch without a corresponding
                                     documented increase in their fillet weld leg size as          l
                                      required by the WPS. . This was out of a' sample of 60       '
                                      joints-inspected.
                                     An engineering evaluation was performed on each joint
                                      that was documented on an NCR. For the most part, the       i

, evaluations were performed without reducing the amount of I

                                      conservatism. However, in order to show no reduction-in     j

b a design margin, which would impact the. conclusions of- j

                                      Issue-specific Action Plan (ISAP) V.a, credit was taken     i
                                      for the amount.of penetration of weld metal into the        '
                                      fit-up gap. A physical-test had been performed on e.
                                     previously sectioned sample, and.this test was being used
                                      as the basis for validating this analysis approach.         ,
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                                     When-this analysis approach was initially discussed, the
                                     NRC inspectors were presented with the test specimen
                                     used.    It was noted on the sectioned sexple that
                                     determining the actual minimum throat dimension could be     i
                                     accomplished easily. However, on an installed tubular         l
                                      joint which is welded all around, it was not clear how~     !
                                      the throat dimensions could be determined. The NRC           ;
                                      inspector questioned the QC personnel who were involved     i
                                     in these weld penetration measurements. They advised         !
                                      that the measurements provided were basically estimates     j
                                     of the amount of weld metal that existed in the fit-up       j
                                     gap.-   The method used to arrive at the' estimates was to   1
                                      insert a weld rod into the back of the weld joint through-  I
                                      the inspection access hole that had been drilled for the
                                    -initial evaluation. Then, using a boroscope to ensure
                                      that the weld rod was contacting weld metal, QC estimated
                                      the amount of penetration into the fit-up gap.
                                     To evaluate if this method of measurement provided           ,
                                     meaningful data, the NRC inspectors reviewed several         1
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                                     sectioned samples of tubular joints. This review
                                      indicated that there was a considerable amount of slag at
                                      the root of the joint which may not be detectable using     ;
                                      the measurement method outlined above. The existence of     1
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                                    'unconservative estimates of weld offective throat using      i
                                      the measurement techniques presented. This could have a     l
                                      significantly adverse impact on the previous conclasion     j
                                     that the installed conditions will not reduce the design     ;
                                     margin determined and based on the initial design            !
                                     calculations.     Furthermore, if there is an adverse impact
                                     son the design margin, the conclusions previously
                                     established in IFAP V.a vill be affected.                    f

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            discuss this proposed response, additional concerns were
            raised by the NRC: (1) with such a significant number of
            deviations from the WPS (excessively large fit-up gaps),
            the NRC felt that the sample size should have been
           ' increased; (2) the fact that reanalysis could prove that
            a safety significant defect did not exist in the sample.
            surveyed did not alter the fact that there is a
            significant weld quality problem as far as fit-up is
            concerned which should be addressed; (3) the sample
            selected, due to its random nature, may not have been
            ideal for resolving these concerns. This was based on
            NRC surveillance of the reinspection efforts in response
            to this CAR.
            As preventive action, the engineering report proposed                                  !
            retraining ASME welders and welding supervisors in
            adherence to procedural requirements, and revising
            Specification 2323-MS-100 to provide for documented
            fit-up surveillance inspection. The NRC reaction to
            these proposed actions was that in light of the
            significant fit-up problem discovered, that QA
            surveillance was not sufficient to resolve this concern.
            Subsequent to this meeting, the applicant presented
            additional details on future actions they intended to
            pursue in an effort to resolve the NRC concerns. Their
            proposed actions included inspection of twenty additional
            joints biased toward joints which would be more
            representative of difficult fit-up conditions. Further,
            that the NRC inspectors could assist in the selection of
            the joint to be inspected. Also, to validate their                                      .
            measurement and analysis technique, they would review the                              j
            seven joints which exhibited excessively la'rge fit-up
            gaps and determine which of these required that they take
            credit for weld metal penetration into the gap to
            maintain design margin. Then they would identify the
            " worst case" example and remove the joint from the
            support for inspection. This inspection would be
            performed by sectioning the joint to determine if the
            measurement technique used had provided accurate data in                                i
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            light of the NRC concerns. They also committed that, if
            necessary, cdditional testing would be performed.
            The NRC staff reaction to this proposal was acceptable;
            however, it was stated that the size of the additional
            sample may not be sufficient to completely resolve the
            issue.  Additional sampling should be based on results
            found.
            On January 30, 1989, the NRC inspectors, SWEC, and a QC
            inspector identified 22 joints from which the
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                         20 additional samples would be selected.     This item will
                         remain open pending the completion of the proposed
                         actions and NRC review and acceptance.
                3. Follow-up on Violations / Deviations (92702)
                   a.    (Closed) Violation (EA-86-09, Appendix A, Item I.B.6):
                         ASME Section III NF-4725 requires that threaded
                         fasteners, except high strength bolts, be provided with
                         locking devices to prevent loosening during service'.
                         Brown and Root (B&R) Instruction QI-QAP-11.1-28,
                         Revision 25 in Section 3.7.1 requires that exposed
                         threads be free of extraneous material.
                         Contrary to the above, measures were not established to
                         ensure that the standards for locking devices were
                         specified and included in design documents. TU Electric
                         issued a memorandum (CPPA 38997) that approved paint as a
                         locking device. They reasoned that paint when applied to
                         Unit 1 component supports, including fasteners; and when
                         set and hardened, would act on bolt and nut threads to
                         prevent the nut from loosening. In addition, NRC stated
                        .that suitability testing did not justify the use of paint
                         as a substitute locking device per the ASME code.
                         In response to the violation, the applicant stated that-    '
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                         when it was identified that threaded fasteners had not
                         been locked as required and that they had already been
                         coated, based on their experience, it was decided that
                         the coating had already accomplished the locking function
                         in compliance with the ASME code. Further, extensive
                         testing was performed which revealed that the epoxy
                         coating process used resists breakaway torque as well as
                         or better than upsetting threads.     Also, the use of
                         coating as a locking device was not incorporated into the
                         design specifications because it was only intended to
                         justify not doing a backfit mechanical locking effort on
                         Unit 1 and was not intended to be generically applicable
                         to Unit 2.
                         To resolve the issue, the applicant has committed to
                         mechanically lock all threaded fasteners on component
                         supports as part of the actions in response to CAR 066X.
                         The NRC inspector has reviewed the CAR and its
                         description of the problem and its justification for
                         closure which states that Specification 2323-MS-100 was
                         revised to specify the requirements for locking devices
                         and that Construction Procedure CP-CPM-9.10A and QC            ,
                         Procedure QI-QAP-ll.1-28 were revised to incorporate the     j
                         engineering requirements as specified in 2323-MS-100.
                         Based on review of the revised procedures including PCHVP
                         jnspection checklist, which requires verification that

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                      threaded fasteners be mechanically locked, and NRC
                     -inspections of numerous pipe support installations, the
                      NRC inspector concurs that the issue has been adequately

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                  b.  (closed) violation (445/8805-V-02):    The NRC inspector
                      identified a depression in a section of 16 gauge duct
                      that appeared to have been caused by grinding. This
                      depression exceeded 1/32-inch in depth and was,
                      therefore, a minimal wall violation per Specification
                      2323-MS-85. This condition was subsequently rechecked
                      and verified again by the NRC inspector and TU Electric's
                      Level III welding engineer. TU Electric attributed this
                      violation to the failure of the QC inspector to identify
                      the depression as unacceptable. The QC inspector was

I subsequently informed of this discrepancy and counseled

                      on the significance. NCR M-88-03838 was generated which
                      required the removal and replacement of the discrepant
                      section of duct. The NRC inspector has reviewed the QC
                      inspectors record, reviewed the NCR (M-88-03838) and
                      reinspected the section of duct replacement and believes
                      that this concern has been adequately addressed.    This
                      violation is closed.
                  c.  (Closed) Violation (445/8820-V-01; 446/8817-V-01):
                      Ultrasonic digital thickness (UT/DT) measurements of site
                      fabricated pipe bends to verify acceptable post-bend wall

I thickness, a Corrective Action program commitment, were ,

                      performed through protective coatings (primer and paint)
                      without consideration of the impact of protective

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                      CAR 88-019 dated March 25, 1988, was issued to document
                      and resolve the issue of UT/DT through coated carbon
                      steel pipe surfaces. The disposition of CAR 88-019
                      requires that carbon steel pipe bends evaluated under
                      PCHVP prior to March 25, 1988, be reexamined for pipe
                      wall thickness with protective coatings (primer and
                      paint) removed. The NRC inspector has reviewed the
                      closed CAR. As a result of the NOV, a total of 204
                      carbon steel pipe bends were reexamined after removal of
                      protective coatings. Eight bends were acceptable per
                      initial UT inspection, but rejectable after protective

I coatings removal. Five bends were rejectable per initial

                      inspection and were subsequently found to be thinner
                      after coating removal. These discrepancies were
                      documented in accordance with NEO 3.05, " Reporting of    ;
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                      Nonconformances." The NRC inspector concludes that
                      corrective actions are adequate.
                      AQP-10.9 " Ultrasonic Digital Thickness Measurement," has
                      been revised to preclude recurrence of this violation.

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                                                                                 preventative actions are adequate. This violation is
                                                                                 closed.
                                                                       d.        (Closed) Violation (445/8820-V-02; 446/8817-V-02): While
                                                                                 witnessing an ultrasonic digital thickness measurement
                                                                                 inspection of a pipe bend on Spool 103 of Piping
                                                                                 Isometric BRP-WP-X-AB-041, the NRC inspector observed the
                                                                                 QC inspector marking the stainless steel pipe surface
                                                                                 with ballpoint pen ink, which is not an approved ink
                                                                                 marker.
                                                                                 NCR 88-05684 was initiated and dispositioned to resolve
                                                                                 the NRC identified condition. An additional 392 pipe
                                                                                 bends were examined for which seven additional NCRs
                                                                                 pertaining to unauthorized marker usage by the same
                                                                                 inspector were identified. All NCRs issued were
                                                                                 dispositioned " Rework." The subject inspector is no
                                                                                 longer employed by CPSES. These corrective steps taken
                                                                                 by the applicant are documented in CAR-88-019. The NRC
                                                                                 inspector has reviewed dispositioned and closed copies of
                                                                                 NCRs 88-05684 and 88-05685 and concludes that the
                                                                                 applicant has implemented effective corrective actions to
                                                                                 prevent any further use of unauthorized markers. This                                          ;
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                                                                       e.        (Closed) Violation (445/8832-V-01):                        NCR CM-87-6087,                     j
                                                                                 Revision 1, identifies nine potentially nonconforming
                                                                                 commodity clearance violations with respect to
                                                                                 installation of residual heat removal piping and pipe
                                                                                 supports                       The NCR was dispositioned "use-as-is" by
                                                                                 engineering personnel and approved by quality assurance
                                                                                 personnel, although the basis for technical acceptability
                                                                                 was not provided. Engineering personnel had failed to                                          )
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                                                                                 establish that the discrepancies would not result in
                                                                                 conditions adverse to safety and that the item could
                                                                                 continue to meet all engineering functional requirements.
                                                                                 New NCRs or NCR revisions, as applicable, have been
                                                                                 initiated for the original NCRs that documented commodity
                                                                                 clearance discrepancies and were dispositioned
                                                                                 "use-as-is" without sufficient technical justification.

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                                                                                 implement commodity clearance requirements for plant
                                                                                 systems.                      Specification CPSES-S-1021 " Commodity
                                                                                 Clearance" was developed to provide a clear and
                                                                                 consistent statement of these requirements.                        Commodity
                                                                                 clearance requirements were removed from other existing
                                                                                 installation specifications, refined, and consolidated in
                                                                                 CPSES-S-1021. Using the guidance provided by
                                                                                 CPSES-S-1021, an engineering walkdown will be performed                                        l
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                       to systematically evaluate and correct, as necessary,
                       existing commodity clearance conditions. Upon completion
                      .of the walkdown, the commodity clearance aspects of
                       future construction activities are to be controlled by
                       CPSES-S-1021 or its equivalent.
                       The NRC inspector verified that NCR 88-11764 was issued
                       to replace previously dispositioned and closed
                       NCR CM-87-6087, Revision 1. The NRC inspector has
                       reviewed CPSES-S-1021 and concludes that a method for
                       procedurally controlling commodity clearance violations
                       has been established. NRC inspection of the commodity
                       clearance program will continue to evaluate the
                       effectiveness of the program. This violation is closed.
                   f.  (closed) Deviation (445/8513-D-03): During performance
                       of Reinspection Package I-S-LBSR-047, the CPRT inspector
                       failed to identify and document the existence of four
                       drilled holes. The holes were approximately 9/16-inch
                       diameter and were found in Item 2, the M 4 x 13 I-Beam of
                       ASME pipe support CT-1-053-436-C52R.   The four holes were
                       not required by the design drawing and should have been
                       documented as an out-of-scope observation.
                       The NRC inspector reviewed the following actions
                       performed by the CPRT and the applicant in response to
                       this deviation. The responsible inspector prepared
                       out-of-scope observation No. 126 to document the four
                       unspecified holes. The project prepared NCR M-23190N to
                       replace the M 4 x 13 I-Beam. The NCR was verified and
                       closed December 30, 1988.
                       The CPRT has recognized the importance of identifying and
                       documenting observations of out-of-scope deficiencies.
                       In order to provide the proper control of out-of-scope
                       observations, the CPRT issued CPRT Project Procedure
                       CPP-020, "Out-of-Scope Observations." Additionally, the

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                       CPRT has instituted an overview inspection program as a

j check on the effectiveness of the CPRT reinspection

                       packages. The overview inspection included

f l identification of "out-of-scope" observations and was I performed for a sample of all CPRT inspectors' work.

                       The NRC inspector determined that the actions performed
                       to correct the identified deficiency and to preclude
                       recurrence were appropriate. Nonetheless, proper

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                       treatment of out-of-scope observations continued to be

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                       Based on the above actions, this item is closed.
                   g.   (Closed) Deviation (445/8516-D-50): While performing   an
                       independent reinspection of the instrument pipe / tube
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                                 supports in Verification Package I-S-INSP-033 the NRC
                                 inspector noted that the serrated groves of the spring
                                 nut on support 33A did not align with the channel
                                 clamping ridge as required by attribute 4.5 of QI-055.
                                 However, the ERC inspector signed off the attribute as
                                 being acceptable.
                                 In response to this deviation, the applicant stated that
                                 a general training session on spring nut inspection was
                                 given to all inspectors involved in the reinspection of
                                 this attribute. Also, that an overview inspection
                                 program was implemented on a sample of each inspector's
                                 work and the results of these overviews would identify
                                 the need for additional formal training of inspectors.
                                 In addition, that corrective action would be complete
                                 with the final disposition of CAR 72X.
                                 The NRC finding was documented on DR I-S-INSP-033-DR2
                                 which was transferred to NCR I-86-100071SX and
                                 dispositioned to be reworked in accordance with the
                                 design drawing. The NRC inspector reviewed the QC
                                 inspection report associated with the required rework and
                                 performed an independent inspection to ensure that the
                                 rework had been completed. The NRC inspector also
                                 reviewed the training records, overview inspection
                                 reports and their conclusions relative to inspector
                                 error, as well as the CAR and its justification for
                                 closure and concurs that this deviation has been
                                 adequately resolved. This deviation is closed.
                       4.   Action on 10 CFR Part 50.55(e) Deficiencies Identified by the
                            Applicant (92700)

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                            a.   (Open) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-82-02): This
                                 item involved several horizontal fire-dampers that failed

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                                 to operate. The cause for this appeared to be a
                                 deficient and unacceptable design. This problem was
                                 initially identified and' reported to the NRC by letter
                                 TXX-3523 dated May 28, 1982. However, due to required

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                                 it has been incorporated into SDAR-CP-84-008 (see letter
                                 TXX-6584 and TXX-88352 dated August 17, 1987, and
                                 March 30, 1988) which also deal with fire dampers. This
                                 item will remain open pending a satisfactory disposition
                                 and resolution of SDAR-CP-84-008.
                            b.   (Open) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-83-15): This
                                 item concerned the attachment of the cable tray to
                                 supports with high strength (ASTM-A325) bolts and the

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                                 torque value is dependent on bolt size and material.
                                 However, a review of the as-installed conditions revealed
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             that in some cases mild steel bolts (ASTM-A307) were used
             for bolting.   This type of bolting (ASTM-A307) is not
             acceptable per the design and detail arrangements. Design
             calculations indicate that high strength bolting material
             is required for some heavy duty cable tray clamps.
             However, due to further design problems related to " Cable
             Tray Hanger Design," this SDAR problem has been
             incorporated into and will be tracked by SDAR-CP-85-35
             which also deals, in part, with bolting.     This item will
             remain open pending a satisfactory disposition and
             closure of SDAR-CP-85-35.
          c.  (Closed) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-85-41):    Errors
             had been identified in a computer program used in the
             analysis of cable tray and conduit supports. The
             program, P-Delta STRUDL, Version 0385, had been observed
             to contain errors in the code checking routines involving
             the allowable stress factor for axial allowable stresses
             and the combination of bending stresses for tubes
              (structural tubing). This program was being used in the
             analysis of cable trays and conduit supports for Unit 2.
             In response to this concern, the applicant performed a
             review of the affected calculations. This review
             included rerunning the computer routines for 1000 out of
             3800 affected analyses on the corrected computer program.
             There were no failures detected in the 1000 examples run;            ,
             therefore, it was concluded that this item was not

! reportable. The NRC inspector has reviewed the

             documentation associated with this construction
             deficiency and concurs that there is little probability
             of a safety significant condition existing due to the
             identified computer program error. This construction
             deficiency is closed.

I d. (Closed) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-85-42):

             Thermolag fire protective coating was installed on Unit 1

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             1E electrical conduit raceways consistent with FSAR and

! Regulatory Guide 1.120, Revision 1. In the original

             design, the weight of the fire protection was assumed
             considering a round configuration of thermolag material
             surrounding the conduits.     However, to facilitate
             construction, thermolag in square configurations had been
             substituted in some locations. Engineering evaluation of
             this configuration was not performed to verify if the
             design assumptions had been violated. Upon review, it
             was determined that the shapes used for the thermolag
             could have an adverse effect on the qualification of the
             conduit and supports; therefore, it was determined that
             this issue was reportable.

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                         In response to this issue, Ebasco performed engineering
                         walkdowns in accordance with Procedure FVM-CS-010.     This
                         walkdown provided a survey of 329 conduit runs,
                         141 junction boxes, and approximately 1500 conduit
                i        supports. The information from the walkdowns and
                         existing inspection information were incorporated into
                         revised drawings. Dynamic analyses were performed for
                         each conduit span incorporating the revised data. This
                         evaluation resulted in DCAs to resolve conduit support
                         failures and overstressed conduit runs.
                         To preclude recurrence of this problem, Impell issued
                         ECE-M1-1700, "Thermolag and RES Schedule," to identify
                         those raceways which will have thermolag installed.
                         Specification 2323-MS-38H, which provides material
                         requirements and allowable geometric configurations for

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                         thermolag, was revised to require engineering evaluation
                         for deviations from typical details. In addition,
                         ECC 10.07 was revised to require engineering release of

l raceways, indicating the evaluation is complete prior to ! thermolag installation. The NRC inspector reviewed

                         Impell's calculations for the weights of fire barrier and
                         radiant energy shield materials contained in Calculation
                         0210-063-0075, ECE-M1-1700 and the changes to the
                         specification and ECC procedure and concurs that adequate

) controls have developed to prevent recurrence of this

                         problem. This construction deficiency is closed.

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                      e. (Closed). Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-85-48):    An
                         internal part in the intake silencer of the diesel
                         generator may not have been welded in place by the
                         manufacturer.   If the part had in fact not been welded,
                         it is possible for it to be ingested into the engine on      '
                         start-up. This condition was identified by American Air
                         Filter (AAF), the manufacturer of the intake silencer, in
                         a 10 CFR Part 21 report. They recommended that a
                         physical inspection be made of the interior of the AAF
                         silencers.
                         In response to the Part 21 notification, the applicant
                         issued NCR M-19303 through 19306 and 19652 through 19654
                         to inspect and document the weld configuration for the
                         end caps in question. The results of the weld inspection
                         indicated that, while all the end caps were welded in        ;
                         place, the welds found on the end caps did not conform to   i
                         the manufacturer's design drawing.    This inspection
                         information was forwarded to AAF who advised that this
                         item is not highly stressed and that the as-found
                         condition was acceptable. Therefore, the applicant
                         determined that if this condition had gone undetected, no
                         condition adverse to safety would have existed. The NRC
                         inspector has reviewed the NCRs, the drawings, and
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                 correspondence from the vendor and concurs with'the
                 applicant's assessment. This construction' deficiency is
                 closed.
             f.  (Closed): Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-86-05): During
                 an unrelated review:by the site Civil Engineering Group,
                 a safety class pipe support was observed mounted.to a
                -nonsafety-related embedded' plate. Further evaluation
                 identified three additional supports mounted.in a similar

i manner. Reanalysis by the applicant concluded that for

                 three of the systems involved no adverse condition
                 existed. For the remaining support, a physical test of
                 the embedded plate was required. The results of this
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                 test showed that the embedded plate was capable of
                 carrying two times the. anticipated Level C load on the
                 hanger.
                 The NRC inspector reviewed the analyses and test results.
                 generated in. response to this construction deficiency and
                 concurs that this issue has been fully evaluated and that
                 no condition adverse to safety exists. This construction
                 deficiency is closed.
             g.  (Closed) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-86-73): Rear
                 brackets supplied by NPSI on ASME snubbers have the
                 potential for restricted movement and binding-due to:
                 the use of the wrong bracket, faulty welding, and/or
                 fabrication tolerances. Based on a. review performed by
                 Stone and' Webster it was determined that this was a
                 reportable issue.
                 As corrective action, 1063 snubbers were identified as
                 having rear brackets with attributes that could cause
                 restricted movement and/or binding of the snubbers. A
                 field inspection-combined with an engineering review
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                 eliminated all but 165 supports. Further evaluation
                 identified specific causes for the deficiencies:
                 (1) assumption of interchangeability of parts may not
                 have been valid due to manufacturers design changes,
                 (2) forward brackets for size 3 (SMF) snubbers that are
                 fabricated;at the minimum specified "c-c" dimension do
                 not have the' full required 5 degree swing angle when
                 pinned:to a rear bracket, and (3) size 10 snubbers,
                 depending on which revision of rear bracket was used and
                 which fabrication tolerances were used, may not have the
                 full required plus or minus 5 degree swing. Rework on
                 the affected supports has been accomplished.
                 In response to this SDAR and the evaluations performed,
                 the minimum "c-c" dimensions for size 3 and 10 snubbar
                 forward brackets were revised. Specification 2323-MS-100
                 and Construction Procedures CP-CPM-9.10A and ACP-11.5

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                                  were revised to require inspection of size 10 snubbers
                                  during installation to assure an adequate swing angle.
                                  Further, inspection criteria were revised in
                                  Procedures AQP-ll.3, AQP-ll.5, QI-QAP-11.1-28, and
                                  CP-QAP-12.1. The NRC inspector has reviewed the changes
                                  to the specification and procedures and-finds that they      {
                                  are consistent and fully address the stated concern.
                                  Based on these reviews as well as physical inspections of
                                  modifications performed in response to this issue the NRC
                                  inspector concurs that this issue has been adequately
                                  resolved. This construction deficiency is closed.
                          5. Management Meetings (30702B)
                             On January 17, 1989, a management meeting was held between NRC
                             headquarters and site staff and the applicant to discuss
                             actions to be taken by the applicant in response to the
                             unresolved item (445/8871-U-01) that was previously reported    , ,
                             concerning errors found in SWEC piping and pipe support
                             calculations. The applicant outlined actions taken since this     :
                             item was initially reported which included, in part, a review
                             of specific calculations cited by the NRC inspector. This
                             review judged that the conclusions of the calculations, when
                             corrected because of the errors found either by the NRC review
                             or SWEC's review, were unchanged. Further, audits performed
                             on SWEC's calculations have reviewed in excess of 1000 support
                             calculations found similar errors to those identified by the
                             NRC.  These also had no effect on the conclusions of the
                             calculations. Therefore, the applicant has concluded that
                             there is little probability of a safety significant problem
                             existing in SWEC's design calculation process. However, the
                             applicant stated that since the existence of errors is not
                             consistent with their efforts to strive for perfection, even
                             though this goal may not be practically attainable, it was
                             deemed prudent to enhance SWEC's method of review for their
                             calculations.
                             This enhancement included training of personnel involved in
                             performing and reviewing calculations to reinforce the fact
                             that errors in calculations are not acceptable and to outline
                             the changes to the manner in which calculations would be
                             reviewed. Also, supervisors and management would become more
                             involved in the calculation review process; performing, at a
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                             minimum, checks of a sample of current calculations and if
                             errors are detected discussing the types of errors with the
                             personnel involved in the performance and review of the
                             discrepant calculation. Further, performance of these efforts
                             would be reviewed periodically by QA personnel.   The applicant
                             felt by instituting these additional steps into the review
                             process that the finished product would more closely approach
                             their goal of perfection.
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                                                On January 19, 1989, the NRC inspector attended two of SWEC's
                                                training programs associated with the enhancements of their
                                                review process. The first session was for the supervisors.
                                                In this session, the changes in the work flow that affected
                                                how reviews were to be performed were discussed. The need for
                                                supervisory input to the review process was emphasized.     Also
                                                discussed was the new form that must accompany all
                                                safety-related calculations documenting the method used to
                                                perform'the review. This form has a requirement that if less
                                                than a line by line review is performed then a written
                                                justification must be added to the review form. This session
                                                also emphasized the need for quality, professionalism, and
                                                pride in one's work. The second session attended by the NRC
                                                inspector was for calculation preparers. In this session, the
                                                specific errors found in the sample reviewed by the NRC were

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                                                discussed to highlight the types of shortcomings that

) currently exist in the pipe support calculations. It was

                                                stressed that the preparer was responsible for the quality of
                                                his work and that it was his responsibility to check his own
                                                work before turning it in to his supervisor for review.     In
                                                the opinion of the NRC inspector, these two training sessions

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( emphasized in an effort to correct a problem of this nature. i This unresolved item remains open pending further review of

                                                the applicant's actions and implementation actions by the NRC
                                                inspector.
                                             6. Corrective Action Program (CAP)
                                                a.    Commodity Clearance Program (FVM-068) (50073, 50071)
                                                      on January 20, 1989, the NRC inspector attended one of
                                                      the weekly training sessions held by SWEC's group that
                                                      will be performing the engineering walkdowns and
                                                      evaluations for the Commodity Clearance Program. The
                                                      walkdowns for this effort, because of schedule
                                                      considerations, are planned to be done in two steps. The
                                                      first effort will be to walkdown all necessary piping
                                                      systems to identify any clearance problems and rework
                                                      that could impact hot functional testing. Subsequent to
                                                      this walkdown, each individual room would be revisited to
                                                      effect a complete commodity clearance review. The
                                                      training sessicn attended by the NRC inspector covered
                                                      the types of clearance violations being encountered,
                                                      proposed methods of resolution, methodology for
                                                      performing data collection, etc. This session seemed to
                                                      be an effective means of sharing experiences and
                                                      promoting an efficient method of processing the required
                                                      work.
                                                      As part of the overview of this program, the NRC
                                                      inspector accompanied a group of engineers to review the
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                                                                                                       data collected in their performance of the walkdowns for
                                                                                                      'FVM-068:in the diesel generator room. The walkdown-
                                                                                                       engineers explained the process they used to perform the
                                                                                                       work, the types of clearance violations'found and the-
                                                                                                       proposed resolutions. They also explained the rational
                                                                                                       for not considering certain items as potential
                                                                                                       violations.
                                                                                                       The NRC inspector believes that this program is:well
                                                                                                       defined and the NRC inspector will' review implementation
                                                                                                       of'the complete program when the effort for individual
                                                                                                       roomslis~ underway. No violations or deviations were
                                                                                                       identified.
                                                                                                  b.  . Piping ^and Pipe Supports (50090)
                                                                                                       On a plant tour, the NRC inspector identified a pipe
                                                                                                      . clamp that was rotated on the pipe so'that it was no
                                                                                                       longer parallel with the: sway strut. The clamp in
                                                                                                       question was.part of the support VA-X-004-704-A73R.' The
                                                                                                       concern was because the clamp was not properly aligned
                                                                                                       that a potential exists for the clamp to bind on the
                                                                                                       paddle end of the sway strut due to thermal and/or
                                                                                                       seismic movement. Review of the documentation for this
                                                                                                       support revealed that it had-been accepted by QC and the
                                                                                                       fact that the alignment of'the clamp was out-of-tolerance
                                                                                                       had not been documented. This condition was. reviewed by
                                                                                                       SWEC and they determined that had this condition gone-
                                                                                                       undetected the anticipated movement of the piping would
                                                                                                       not have caused a binding condition. SWEC also issued
                                                                                                       unsatisfactory inspection report (IR) 1979 to document
                                                                                                       the out-of-tolerance installation. This will be an open
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                                                                                                       item pending NRC review of the disposition of.the IR
                                                                                                       (445/8906-o-01).
                                                                                                   c.  Onsite Design Activities (37055)
                                                                                                       The purpose of this inspection was to evaluate onsite
                                                                                                       design activity and preparation and control of
                                                                                                       construction travelers used to implement design changes.
                                                                                                       Control of the design change process relative to the
                                                                                                       following was reviewed:
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                                                                                                       .    Drawings and revisions
                                                                                                       .    Specifications and revisions
                                                                                                       .    Codes and standards
                                                                                                       .    Design verification
                                                                                                       DCA 62122, Revision 15, and DCA 62123, Revision 15, were
                                                                                                       reviewed by the NRC inspector. These DCAs dealt with the
                                                                                                       removal of piping from portions of the component cooling   ]
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                                                                                                       water system and the replacement of that piping with       i
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                                    flexible hose installations. For each DCA nine different
                                    spool sections were modified. The design changes
                                    resulted from a SWEC piping stress requalification
                                    effort.  The design changes were processed as
                                    " confirmation required" DCAs.
                                    The NRC inspector questioned design personnel as to why
                                    such a large number of revisions (15 each) were required
                                    for these DCAs.   Engineering personnel responded that
                                    this occurred due to nine spool pieces being modified by
                                    a single DCA, the difficulty in achieving a configuration
                                    compatible with the close proximity of other components,
                                    and the flex hose vendors stringent installation
                                    requirements. As a result of the approach used, each of
                                    the rine spool piece modifications resulted in
                                    approximately 100 pages of documentation after
                                    installation, that is approximately 900 pages per
                                    construction complete DCA.                                ,
                                    Discussions with the design engineers and review of
                                    documentation supporting the DCAs revealed that the       >
                                    vendor was actively involved in resolution of clearance
                                    problems associated with installation of the flex hoses.
                                    NRC inspection concluded that the person performing the
                                    design review of the DCAs was independent from the
                                    individual who originated the design change. These
                                    design changes were issued with confirmation required.
                                    At the time of NRC review, confirmation had been obtained
                                    and approved in accordance with site procedures.
                                    The DCAs were reviewed for compliance with applicable
                                    codes, standards, and specifications. No discrepancies
                                    were.noted.
                                    The NRC inspector reviewed the construction travelers
                                    used to implement the design changes to evaluate:
                                    .    Adequacy of documentation and document control.      !
                                    .    Adequacy and clarity of installation instructions.
                                    .    Compliance with QA program requirements.
                                    NRC inspection concluded that the travelers were properly j
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                                    prepared, reviewed prior to issue, contained adequate
                                    instruction to craft personnel, and that appropriate
                                    quality holdpoints had been established and completed.
                                    With respect to the large amount of documentation
                                    required for each DCA, the NRC inspector concludes that
                                    TU Electric methodology for implementing these design
                                    changes created an unnecessary amount of documentation
                                    and placed an unnecessary burden on craft and QC
                                    personnel who must interpret those documentation
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          7. NRC Bulletins (92703)
             NRC Bulletin 88-05: Nonconforming Materials Supplied by
             Piping Supplies, Inc., at Folsom, New Jersey, and West Jersey
             Manufacturing Company at Williamstown, New Jersey
             NRC inspectors and the Chief Inspector, Department of Labor
             and Standards, State of Texas, met with TU Electric management
             on January 13, 1989, to discuss the subject bulletin. The
             inspectors were presented with an overview of TU Electric
             activities and conclusions with respect to material received
             from these vendors. TU Electric letter TXX-89005 provides the
             applicant's official response and conclusions. At the end of
             this inspection period, the NRC inspection staff had not
             reviewed TXX-89005. Action on this Bulletin remains open.
          8. Plant Tours (50090)
             The NRC inspector performed a field tour to evaluate the
             status and completion of construction activities in Unit 1 and
             common areas. The NRC inspector observed that jam nuts on a                                        i
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             U-Bolt which is part of pipe support CS-1-AB-238-010-2 were
             loose.   Further inspection revealed that the U-Bolt (Bill of
             Material Item No. 4) was not properly adjusted to allow free
             axial movement of the chemical and volume control system
             piping.
             QC personnel were contacted to determine the inspection status
             of the pipe support.   This pipe support was statused as
             inspection complete and acceptable under the Post-Construction
             Hardware Validation Program.
             Installation and inspection instructions require that pipe
             clearances within a U-Bolt shall not be less than 1/32-inch
             for the subject pipe support design and that jam nuts be snug
             tight.   It was apparent that the U-bolt had been tightened
             down on the pipe thereby negating any clearances and also
             loosening the jam nuts.   The lack of configuration control                                        !
             (clearance) could impair the pipe support design functions.                                        1
             The NRC inspector concluded that either unauthorized work or                                       l
             inadequate inspection resulted in the observed condition.                           NRC            ;
             Inspection Reports 50-445/88-65, 50-446/88-61 and
             50-445/87-16, 50-446/87-13 document similar violations of
             configuration control requirements.    The example described
             above is a violation of Criterion V (445/8906-V-02).
          9. Open Items
             open items are matters which have been discussed with the
             applicant, which will be reviewed further by the inspector,
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           applicant-or both. One open item disclosed during the
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           inspection is discussed in paragraph 6.b'(misalignment ofLa
           pipe clamp)..
       10. Exit Meeting (30703B)
           An exit meeting.was conducted February 7, 1989, with the'..
           applicant's representatives identified in paragraph 1 of this
           report.  No written material.was provided to the applicant by
           the inspectors during this reporting period. tThe applicant
           did not identify as proprietary any of the materials provided
           to or reviewed by the inspectors during this inspection.
           During this meeting, the NRC inspectors summarized the' scope                                                   j
           and findings of the inspection.
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