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A self-revealing finding of very low safetA self-revealing finding of very low safety-significance and a non-cited violation of 10 CFR 50.49 was identified on March 5, 2015, for the licensees failure to keep environmental qualification (EQ) files current and the failure to replace or refurbish EQ electrical equipment at the end of its designated life. Specifically, the licensee initiated CAP 1431268 in May 2014 to document numerous EQ file errors identified during an in-depth review of the EQ program. These file errors resulted in the EQ designated life for multiple safety-related solenoid valves being non-conservative such that some solenoids were installed beyond their designated life. Corrective actions included taking action to revise the incorrect EQ files and replacing the safety-related solenoids installed beyond their designated life. The inspectors determined that this issue was more than minor because if left uncorrected the failure to maintain the EQ files and to replace or refurbish EQ equipment could result in a more significant safety concern. Specifically, the inaccurate files could result in EQ equipment not being refurbished or replaced as required. In addition, the failure to replace or refurbish EQ equipment installed beyond its designated life could result in equipment failure during normal operation or post-accident conditions. The inspectors utilized IMC 0609, Attachment 0609.04, Initial Characterization of Findings, and determined this issue was of very low safety significance because each of the questions provided in IMC 0609, Appendix A, Exhibit 1, Initiating Events Screening Questions, was answered No. The inspectors concluded that this issue was cross-cutting in the Problem Identification and Resolution, Evaluation area because the licensee had not thoroughly evaluated CAP 1431268 to ensure that the resolution addressed the causes and extent of condition commensurate with the safety significance (P.2).surate with the safety significance (P.2).  +
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Untimely Resolution of Environmental Qualification Issues  +