ML20245H394

Notice of Violation from Insp on 890628.Violation Noted:On 890625,util Failed to Verify Positioning of HS-6335 to Tank 1 B,Resulting in Unanalyzed Gaseous Waste Release

ML20245H394
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	08/08/1989
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML20245H391	List: ML20245H389 ML20245H394 ML20245H397
References
50-267-89-12, NUDOCS 8908170070
Download: ML20245H394 (1)

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APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Public Service Company of Colorado Docket: 50-267 Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Generating Station Operating License: DPR-34 During an NRC inspection conducted on June 28, 1989, a violation of NRC requirements was identified. The violation involved a failure to follow procedures which resulted in an unanalyzed gaseous waste release. In accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1988), the violation is listed below:

Failure to Follow Procedure Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 and the licensee's approved quality assurance program require activities affecting quality to be accomplished in accordance with documented instructions, procedures, or drawings.

Procedure NPAP-19, Issue 1, " Radioactive Gaseous Effluent Releases,"

Attachment 19C Step 1 states in part, prior to making a release, to

" Verify.HS-6335 is positioned to tank 18."

Contrary to the above, on June 25, 1989, the failure to verify the positioning of HS-6335 to Tank 1B resulted in an unanalyzed gaseous waste release.

This is a Severity Level V violation. (Supplements)(267/8912-01)

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Public Service Company of Colorado is hereby required to submit to this office within 30 days of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice, a written statement or explanation in reply, including: (1) the reason for the violation if admitted, (2) the corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time, i

Dated at Arlington, Texas this day of 1989 890827007o 99ogog DR ADDCK 05000267 PNU l

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