ML20247C814

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Notice of Violation from Insp on 890301-0415.Violation Noted:Test Gauge Labeling Contaminated Matl Attached to Noncontaminated Sys & Personnel Errors Identified
ML20247C814
Person / Time
Site: Waterford Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 05/16/1989
From:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:
Shared Package
ML20247C804 List:
References
50-382-89-08, 50-382-89-8, NUDOCS 8905250054
Download: ML20247C814 (2)


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APPENDIX A-NOTICE OF VIOLATION o

-Louisiana Power & Light Company . Docket: 50-382-Waterford. Steam Electric ~ Station, Unit 3 Operating License: ,NPF-38 During.an NRC inspection conducted March I through April 15, 1989,- a violation of'NRC requirements-was identified. The violation' involved.three examples of failure to follow procedures. 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:

Technical Specification 6.8.1.a requires, in part, that written procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained as recommended in Appendix A of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978.

Contrary to the above:, below are three examples of where the licensee failed-to follow established procedures:

1. Paragraph 4.7.6 of Procedure MD-1-021, Revision 2, "M&TE (Measuring and Test Equipment) Accountability," prohibits:use of radiologically controlled test gauges on noncontaminated systems.

Contrary to the above, on March 6,1989, a test gauge labeled

" Caution Radioactive Material" was connected to Essential Chiller B, a noncontaminated system.

2. Paragraph 4.2.1 of Procedure MM-6-011, Revision J. " General Torquing and Detension-Ing," requires the mechanic to refer to. Attachment 10.2 of the same procedure when using torque wrench adapters.

Contrary to the above, during performance of Work Authorization 01029819, the maintenance mechanic checking torque on Dry Cooling Tower Fan 12B hub bolts, and using a torque wrench adapter, failed to utilize Attachment 10.2, nor did he have it available at the job site.

3. Paragraph 8.2.5 of Procedure'ME-4-371, Revision 4, " Maintenance Procedure Emergency Feedwater Pump Motor," requires inspection for loose or missing. nuts, bolts, or other hardware following component maintenance.

Contrary to the above, after observing what appeared to be an inadequately performed inspection by the licensee's technician, the NRC inspector found three missing fasteners on a motor cover plate which should have been found following maintenance on the motor.

This is a Severity Level IV violation. (Supplement I)(50-382/8908-01)

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Louisiana Power & Light Company is hereby required to submit to this office, within 30 days of the date of the fjg525oo34890516 o ADOCK o3000362 PDC

-7 letter transmitting this Notice, a written statement or explanation in reply, including for each violation: (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.

Dated at Arlington, Texas, this ./f g day of 17 1989 l

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