ML20245K254
| ML20245K254 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Trojan File:Portland General Electric icon.png |
| Issue date: | 08/03/1989 |
| From: | Scarano R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Cockfield D PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20245K259 | List: |
| References | |
| IEIN-87-020, IEIN-87-20, NUDOCS 8908180369 | |
| Download: ML20245K254 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000344/1989018
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Attention: Mr. David W.'Cockfield
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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTI0'N
This' letter refers to the special inspection conducted by Messrs..C. A. Hooker
and A. D.' Johnson of this-office on July 12-14. 1989, of activities authorized
by NRC License No. NPF-1, and to the discussion _of our findings held by
Messrs. Hooker and Johnson with you and other members of your staff at the
conclusion of the inspection.
This inspection was conducted in regard to an unresolved item, identified
during a Region V Chemistry Team Inspection, that involved a potential safety
problem concerning the location of the hydrogen and nitrogen storage facility
at the Trojan Nuclear Plant. Areas examined during the inspection are
- described in the enclosed inspection report. Within these areas, the
inspection consisted of selective examinations of procedures and
representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the
inspectors.
Based on the results of this inspection,.it appears that one of your
- activities was not conducted in full compliance with NRC requirements, as set
forth in the Notice of Violation, enclosed herewith as Appendix A.
A high quality, safety conscious review of the hydrogen issues discussed in
NRC Information Notice 87-20 " Hydrogen Leak In Auxiliary Building," should
'have lead to a prompt and serious reevaluation of.your then existent hydrogen
storage and distribution system utilizing the industry standards referenced in
the Notice. This sort of thorough and self critical review did not occur.
Your initial review was pro'r.pt but narrow and flawed. Then, the proposed
corrective actions sat unaddressed for over a year. This is not acceptable
performance. Additionally, your design basis review of the control building
ventilation system and your subsequent independent verification of that design
basis review failed to challenge the pctential hydrogen and nitrogen intrusion
-issue. While we recognize your corrective actions were prompt and extensive
following the NRC Chemistry Team Inspection, we see your handling of this
matter as an example of missed opportunities to focus on and resolve a long
standing,'potentially significant safety issue.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and the enclosures
will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
The response directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as
required by.the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we would be glad to
discuss them with you.
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Enclosures:
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Notice of Violation (Appendix A)
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Inspection Report No. 50-344/89-18
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T. D. Walt, General Manager
C. P. Yundt, Trojan Nuclear Plant
L. A. Girard, Vice President and General Counsel
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