ML20235Z621
| ML20235Z621 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Peach Bottom  |
| Issue date: | 10/09/1987 |
| From: | Kane W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Gallagher J PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8710210226 | |
| Download: ML20235Z621 (2) | |
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09 00T 198?
Docket Nos.
50-277 50-278 R C2 Philadelphia Electric Company
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ATTN: Mr. J. W. Gallagher Vice President i
Nuclear Operations
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.,9 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101 o
Gentlemen:
We have received an anonymous allegation that pertains to the quality of work activities performed by the Babcock and Wilcox Limitorque refurbishment team at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station.
The allegation states that the applicable rework procedures were not adhered to in that:
Gearbox grease levels were not checked Replacement gaskets were not installed Actuator mounting bolts were not checked Procedure steps were improperly signed as complete when the work had not been performed Quality Control inspections were not performed Quality Control personnel were not technically competent Damaged replacement parts were utilized for rework applications In.rter for up to fully evaluate the significance of the allegation, we request t ht., 9nilade.jnia Electric Company assess the adequacy of the !.imitorque refur-bishment activities with respect to the alleged problems.
Your investigation should address at least the following relevant aspects of the Limitorque refur-bishment program:
1)
The adequacy of Philadelphia Electric Company oversite of the maintenance contractor 2)
The adequacy of the maintenance contractor's quality control I
inspection procedures
'3)
The adequacy of the craft and quality control training prior to i
rework implementation 1
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Perform additional examination of the reworked operators to verify that refurbishment activities were properly accomplished We request that you provide the results of your investigation to us within 30 days of receipt of this letter.
Your cooperation with us in this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely, gginal Signed Byi William F. Kane, Director Division of Reactor Projects cc:
Dickinson M. Smith, Manager, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station John S. Kemper, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Production Thomas S. Shaw, Jr., Vice President, Production Troy B. Conner, Jr., Esquire W. H. Hirst, Director, Joint Generation Projects Department, Atlantic Electric G. Leitch, Nuclear Generation Manager Eugene J. Bradley, Esquire, Assistant General Counsel Raymond L. Hovis, Esquire Thomas Magette, Power Plant Siting, Nuclear Evaluations W. M. Alden, Engineer in Charge, Licensing Section Doris Poulsen, Secretary of Harford County Council Public Document Room (POR)
Local Public Document Room (LPDR)
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
NRC Resident Inspector Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bec w/ enc 1:
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