ML20246H146
| ML20246H146 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Clinton  |
| Issue date: | 03/10/1989 |
| From: | Greenman E Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Gerstner W ILLINOIS POWER CO. |
| References | |
| EA-89-059, EA-89-59, NUDOCS 8903200026 | |
| Download: ML20246H146 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000461/1989006
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Docket No. 50-461
'EA 89-059
Illinois Power Company
ATTN: Mr. W. C. Gerstner
Executive Vice President
500 South 27th Street
Decatur, IL .62525
Gentlemen:
This confirms our plans as discussed on March 1, 1989 between Mr. M. R'ing of
this office and Mr. S. Perry, Illinois Power Assistant Vice President, to
conduct an Enforcement Conference at 2:00 p.m. (CST) on March 21, 1989 at the
Region III office in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.. The purpose of the Enforcement
Conference is to discuss the apparent violation documented in Inspection
Report No. 50-461/89006(DRS) concerning inadequate corrective action for a..
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previous equipment qualification (EQ) violation.
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At the Enforcement Conference, you should be prepared to discuss the topics
listed in the enclosure to this letter. We request you provide a handout at
the Enforcement Conference that succinctly describes your position on the
discussion topics.
We will gladly discuss any questions you may have regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
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Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure: As stated
See Attached Distribution
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D. P. Hall, Vice President
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R. D. Freeman, Manager,
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H. S.-Taylor, Quality Assurance
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David Rosenblatt, Governor's
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Sheldon Zabel, Esquire,
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L. Larson, Project Manager,
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ENCLOSURE
Enforcemen,t_,C,onference Discu,s,s, ion Topics
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What controls were established to: ensure the effec'ive implementation of
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equipment qualification (EQ) violation corrective action (procedures,
records, training,etc.)?
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What type of verification was established to ensure that the corrective
action was completed?
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What was the root cause.of-the failure to correct all previously.
identified butt-splice and weep hole EQ discrepancies?
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What type of controls are in place to ensure that responses /submittals
to the NRC are accurate?
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What is the competence level of the EQ Staff in light of the most recent
butt-splice and weep hole inadequacies?
-*The discussion of these topics should address the specifics of the inadequate
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corrective action to the EQ issues as well as the generic aspects of all
corrective actions.
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