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| number = ML13158A115 | | number = ML13158A115 | ||
| issue date = 06/07/2013 | | issue date = 06/07/2013 | ||
| title = | | title = Construction - NRC Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000391-13-613 | ||
| author name = Haag R | | author name = Haag R | ||
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DCP/CPB3 | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DCP/CPB3 | ||
| addressee name = Skaggs M | | addressee name = Skaggs M | ||
| addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority | | addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority | ||
| docket = 05000391 | | docket = 05000391 | ||
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{{#Wiki_filter: | {{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION une 7, 2013 | ||
==SUBJECT:== | |||
WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 2 CONSTRUCTION - NRC PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION INSPECTION REPORT 05000391/2013613 | |||
SUBJECT: WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 2 CONSTRUCTION - NRC PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION INSPECTION REPORT | |||
05000391/2013613 | |||
==Dear Mr. Skaggs:== | ==Dear Mr. Skaggs:== | ||
On April 26, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of construction activities at your Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor facility. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on April 26, 2013, with Mr. Zeringue and other members of your staff. | On April 26, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of construction activities at your Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor facility. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on April 26, 2013, with Mr. Zeringue and other members of your staff. | ||
This problem identification and resolution (PI&R) inspection examined activities conducted under your Unit 2 construction permit as they relate to identification and resolution of problems, compliance with the | This problem identification and resolution (PI&R) inspection examined activities conducted under your Unit 2 construction permit as they relate to identification and resolution of problems, compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your construction permit. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. | ||
No findings were identified during this inspection. | No findings were identified during this inspection. | ||
In accordance with 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2.390 of the | In accordance with 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). Should you have questions concerning this letter, please contact us. | ||
Docket No. 50-391 Construction Permit No: CPPR-92 | Sincerely, | ||
/RA/ | |||
Robert C. Haag, Chief Construction Projects Branch 3 Division of Construction Projects Docket No. 50-391 Construction Permit No: CPPR-92 | |||
===Enclosure:=== | ===Enclosure:=== | ||
Inspection Report 05000391/2013613 w/Attachment | Inspection Report 05000391/2013613 w/Attachment | ||
Location: 1260 Nuclear Plant Rd Spring City TN 37381 | REGION II== | ||
Docket No: 50-391 Construction Permit No: CPPR-92 Report No.: 05000391/2013613 Applicant: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | |||
Inspection Dates: April 22 through April 26, 2013 | Facility: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 Location: 1260 Nuclear Plant Rd Spring City TN 37381 Inspection Dates: April 22 through April 26, 2013 Inspectors: P. Heher, (Lead) Senior Construction Project Inspector K. VanDoorn, Senior Construction Project Inspector C. Taylor, Senior Construction Project Inspector A. Wilson, Construction Project Inspector E. Patterson, Construction Resident Inspector Approved By: Robert C. Haag, Chief Construction Projects Branch 3 Division of Construction Projects Enclosure | ||
Inspectors: P. Heher, (Lead) Senior Construction Project Inspector K. VanDoorn, Senior Construction Project Inspector C. Taylor, Senior Construction Project Inspector A. Wilson, Construction Project Inspector E. Patterson, Construction Resident Inspector Approved By: Robert C. Haag, Chief Construction Projects Branch 3 Division of Construction Projects | |||
=EXECUTIVE SUMMARY= | =EXECUTIVE SUMMARY= | ||
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 | Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 | ||
NRC Inspection Report 05000391/2013613 | NRC Inspection Report 05000391/2013613 Introduction This inspection assessed implementation of the corrective action program for the Watts Bar Unit 2 construction completion project. The inspection program for Unit 2 construction activities is described in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 2517. Information regarding the Watts Bar Unit 2 Construction Project and NRC inspections can be found at http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/reactor/wb/watts-bar/construction-insp-info.html. | ||
Inspection Results | |||
* In general, the threshold for initiating problem evaluation reports (PERs) was low and PERs were appropriately categorized. For the majority of PERs reviewed, the inspectors determined that problem evaluations were effective in identifying corrective actions that addressed the problem. [Section Q.1.1] | * In general, the threshold for initiating problem evaluation reports (PERs) was low and PERs were appropriately categorized. For the majority of PERs reviewed, the inspectors determined that problem evaluations were effective in identifying corrective actions that addressed the problem. [Section Q.1.1] | ||
* The inspectors noticed that the corrective action backlog had been greatly reduced since the last PI&R inspection. [Section Q.1.1] | * The inspectors noticed that the corrective action backlog had been greatly reduced since the last PI&R inspection. [Section Q.1.1] | ||
* The inspectors determined that adequate measures have been established to evaluate and incorporate applicable operating experience into the corrective action program. | * The inspectors determined that adequate measures have been established to evaluate and incorporate applicable operating experience into the corrective action program. | ||
[Section Q.1.1] | [Section Q.1.1] | ||
* The inspectors determined that TVA and Bechtel have established an acceptable program and environment for allowing employees to identify quality or safety-related concerns. [Section Q.1.1] | * The inspectors determined that TVA and Bechtel have established an acceptable program and environment for allowing employees to identify quality or safety-related concerns. [Section Q.1.1] | ||
Table of Contents I. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ..................................................................................... 4 Q.1 Quality Assurance Program Implementation ................................................................. 4 Q.1.1 Implementation of Corrective Action Program During Construction (IP 35007) ............... 4 IV. OTHER ACTIVITES ........................................................................................................... | |||
.. 9 OA.1.1 (Closed) Non-Cited Violation (NCV) 05000391/2011604-02: Failure to Maintain Adequate Design Specifications..................................................................................... 9 V. MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ............................................................................................ 10 X.1 | Table of Contents I. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ..................................................................................... 4 Q.1 Quality Assurance Program Implementation ................................................................. 4 Q.1.1 Implementation of Corrective Action Program During Construction (IP 35007) ............... 4 IV. OTHER ACTIVITES ............................................................................................................. 9 OA.1.1 (Closed) Non-Cited Violation (NCV) 05000391/2011604-02: Failure to Maintain Adequate Design Specifications..................................................................................... 9 V. MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ............................................................................................ 10 X.1 Exit Meeting Summary ................................................................................................... 10 | ||
=REPORT DETAILS= | =REPORT DETAILS= | ||
I. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM | I. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM Q.1 Quality Assurance Program Implementation Q.1.1 Implementation of Corrective Action Program During Construction (IP 35007) | ||
Q.1 Quality Assurance Program Implementation | |||
Q.1.1 Implementation of Corrective Action Program During Construction (IP 35007) | |||
====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The inspectors assessed the adequacy of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bechtel program for identification, evaluation, and corrective action of conditions adverse to quality during the period since the previous problem identification and resolution inspection in March 2012. This was accomplished by reviewing selected PERs, verifying corrective actions were implemented, and attending meetings where PERs were screened for significance to determine whether the licensee was identifying, accurately characterizing, and entering problems into the Corrective Action Program (CAP) at an appropriate threshold. | The inspectors assessed the adequacy of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bechtel program for identification, evaluation, and corrective action of conditions adverse to quality during the period since the previous problem identification and resolution inspection in March 2012. This was accomplished by reviewing selected PERs, verifying corrective actions were implemented, and attending meetings where PERs were screened for significance to determine whether the licensee was identifying, accurately characterizing, and entering problems into the Corrective Action Program (CAP) at an appropriate threshold. | ||
The inspectors reviewed a sample of PERs and Service Requests (SRs) selected from the | The inspectors reviewed a sample of PERs and Service Requests (SRs) selected from the applicants CAP for Watts Bar Unit 2. The sample included problems addressed by a diverse selection of plant departments and problems classified under all of the significance levels. The sample also covered a diverse selection of sources, including problems identified in audits and assessments, nonconforming results from inspections and tests, findings from NRC inspections, concerns from anonymous sources, and concerns identified as adverse trends. Most PERs were reviewed after corrective actions had been implemented; however, some were reviewed after the corrective action plan was developed but prior to implementation. | ||
The inspectors also reviewed the | The inspectors also reviewed the applicants alternate issue tracking systems that address issues that were not classified as conditions adverse to quality. This review targeted verification of appropriate characterization and closure of issues managed outside the corrective action program. The alternative issue tracking systems that were sampled included TVA Over, Short, Damaged, and Discrepant items (OSDDs), Test Deficiency Notices (TDNs), and Quality Control (QC) Rejects. These systems were defined as corrective Work Processes approved to track/implement correction, according to TVAs CAP procedure (NC-PP-3, Revision 15). | ||
The inspectors reviewed applicable portions of TVAs and Bechtels Quality Assurance Program (QAP) implementing procedures in order to ensure that commitments for the identification, evaluation, and resolution of conditions adverse to quality had been adequately addressed. The inspectors review evaluated the applicants consideration for extent of condition, generic implications, common cause and previous occurrences (trending), including the identification of root and contributing causes along with actions to prevent recurrence for significant conditions adverse to quality. | |||
The inspectors reviewed | The inspectors reviewed TVAs and Bechtels respective programs for resolving employee concerns. The inspectors interviewed TVA and the major contractors (Bechtel) employee concern representatives, reviewed a sample of PERs referred to employee concerns and PERs initiated as a result of employee concerns. The inspectors also reviewed several anonymous PERs to determine if they had been adequately captured and addressed. The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the adequacy of the programs, which provide employees with an alternate method to identify quality or safety-related concerns. The inspectors also reviewed surveys and assessments of the employee concerns programs. | ||
The inspectors reviewed a sample of the applicants management and quality assessments, audits, and trend reports to verify adverse results were properly evaluated and dispositioned within the corrective action program. The inspectors reviewed the revision history for corrective action program implementing procedures and assessed the integration of industry operating experience into the corrective action process. Direct observations by inspectors included meetings of the Project Review Committee (PRC)and the Construction Completion Management Review Committee (CCMRC) as they screened newly reported problems and reviewed dispositions for selected issues. | |||
The inspectors reviewed a sample of the | |||
The inspectors reviewed the status of actions taken to address multiple problems involving loose bolts and parts. Previous inspection of some interim actions was documented in Report 05000391/2012610 (ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER ML13035A201), Section Q.1.1. During the previous inspection untimely corrective action was noted, in that, actions to address potential wrongdoing had not been initiated and the extent of condition (EOC) review was not yet developed. The inspectors reviewed the status of corrective actions identified in the two primary PERs associated with this issue (PER 549197 concerning loose flex conduit and PER 584243 which documented a trend of issues involving loose bolts and parts). In addition, the inspectors reviewed a sample of PERs with similar issues identified since the original PERs were documented. | The inspectors reviewed the status of actions taken to address multiple problems involving loose bolts and parts. Previous inspection of some interim actions was documented in Report 05000391/2012610 (ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER ML13035A201), Section Q.1.1. During the previous inspection untimely corrective action was noted, in that, actions to address potential wrongdoing had not been initiated and the extent of condition (EOC) review was not yet developed. The inspectors reviewed the status of corrective actions identified in the two primary PERs associated with this issue (PER 549197 concerning loose flex conduit and PER 584243 which documented a trend of issues involving loose bolts and parts). In addition, the inspectors reviewed a sample of PERs with similar issues identified since the original PERs were documented. | ||
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=====Introduction:===== | =====Introduction:===== | ||
The inspectors identified a Unresolved Item (URI) associated with the quality of the piping alignment installation process for numerous components across several safety-related systems. In addition, the inspectors questioned the adequacy and implementation of the procedures associated with piping alignment for static and rotating | The inspectors identified a Unresolved Item (URI) associated with the quality of the piping alignment installation process for numerous components across several safety-related systems. In addition, the inspectors questioned the adequacy and implementation of the procedures associated with piping alignment for static and rotating safety-related equipment. | ||
safety-related equipment. | |||
=====Description:===== | =====Description:===== | ||
The inspectors reviewed a SR and 6 PERs, written between March of 2012 and April of 2013, associated with piping alignment issues. The inspectors noted that the issues identified were generally related to safety-related heat exchangers that had been refurbished during construction. The applicant identified misalignments that were not in accordance with the alignment procedure tolerances between the heat exchanger shell flange and the existing pipe flange. In addition, the inspectors reviewed PER 528852, | The inspectors reviewed a SR and 6 PERs, written between March of 2012 and April of 2013, associated with piping alignment issues. The inspectors noted that the issues identified were generally related to safety-related heat exchangers that had been refurbished during construction. The applicant identified misalignments that were not in accordance with the alignment procedure tolerances between the heat exchanger shell flange and the existing pipe flange. In addition, the inspectors reviewed PER 528852, Piping misalignment is a major cause of pump and seal reliability problems. | ||
were not following the requirements of the procedures with regards to alignment tolerances. The PER details identified an issue with construction personnel that were potentially transmitting stresses to the pump through the misaligned pipe to pump flange. | The PER identified that the construction personnel assigned to align rotating equipment were not following the requirements of the procedures with regards to alignment tolerances. The PER details identified an issue with construction personnel that were potentially transmitting stresses to the pump through the misaligned pipe to pump flange. | ||
The PER details identified three safety-related pumps, the turbine driven auxiliary feed water pump, and the two containment spray pumps, as having potential misalignment issues. The PER Corrective Action Plan initiated walkdowns of the safety-related pumps and identified an additional issue with the misalignment of the two safety injection pumps. The majority of the safety related pumps were removed, refurbished, and reinstalled during construction. During the reinstallation of the piping to the pumps the misalignment issues were identified. | The PER details identified three safety-related pumps, the turbine driven auxiliary feed water pump, and the two containment spray pumps, as having potential misalignment issues. The PER Corrective Action Plan initiated walkdowns of the safety-related pumps and identified an additional issue with the misalignment of the two safety injection pumps. The majority of the safety related pumps were removed, refurbished, and reinstalled during construction. During the reinstallation of the piping to the pumps the misalignment issues were identified. The applicant initiated WOs to investigate the pump alignment issues and closed the PER. Approximately three months after the implementation of the corrective actions for PER 528852 to investigate the pump alignment issues, additional piping alignment process issues were observed by the inspectors. The inspectors identified that the total population of safety related pumps that had misalignment issues had increased from the five, noted in PER 528852, to eleven safety-related pumps which included the addition of the two charging pumps, two motor driven auxiliary feed water pumps, and the two thermal barrier booster pumps. | ||
During field observations of the piping alignment for the pumps, the inspectors noted several discrepancies with the adequacy of the procedures governing the pump piping alignment which was noted by the applicant in the request for information (RFI) No. 412, 4/15/2013, and RFI 1410, 4/10/2013. In addition, during interviews with the applicants engineering and construction personnel, the inspectors noted that the applicant considered the misalignment issues as being part of the construction process, and at the time of the inspection, the applicant had not completed an engineering evaluation of the historical or in process conditions related to the equipment piping misalignments. | |||
The above observations indicated a potential weakness in the quality process for the static and rotating equipment piping alignment. The inspectors questioned the adequacy of the piping alignment procedures for both static and rotating equipment; and questioned if the corrective action program had properly identified and corrected the piping misalignment issues. | The above observations indicated a potential weakness in the quality process for the static and rotating equipment piping alignment. The inspectors questioned the adequacy of the piping alignment procedures for both static and rotating equipment; and questioned if the corrective action program had properly identified and corrected the piping misalignment issues. | ||
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The applicant created PER 719796 to address the URI. | The applicant created PER 719796 to address the URI. | ||
Further review is needed to address the issue of concern as defined by NRC Manual Chapter 0612, | Further review is needed to address the issue of concern as defined by NRC Manual Chapter 0612, A well-defined observation or collection of observations that may have a bearing on safety which may warrant further inspection, screening, evaluation, or regulatory action, related to the equipment piping alignment. The following items will be reviewed to address the URI: | ||
1. Evaluate the applicants review of the adequacy of the piping alignment procedures to include static and rotating equipment 2. Inspect the interim actions put in place by the applicant 3. Review actions associated with PER 719796 4. Review/observe additional field work as necessary This unresolved item is identified as URI 05000391/2013613-01, Potential Inadequate Corrective Actions for Piping Misalignment. | |||
1. Evaluate the | |||
This unresolved item is identified as URI 05000391/2013613-01, Potential Inadequate Corrective Actions for Piping Misalignment. | |||
In addition, the inspectors made the following observations as a result of their inspections: | In addition, the inspectors made the following observations as a result of their inspections: | ||
: (1) Effectiveness of Identifying, Evaluating, and Correcting Problems Identifying Problems The inspectors determined that, for the most part, the applicant was effective in identifying problems and entering them into the CAP. PERs normally provided complete and accurate characterization of the subject issues. Employees were encouraged by management to initiate PERs. However, the inspectors did identify some instances where the applicant was correcting issues outside of their CAP when a PER should have been developed. The URI in this report is one example of this. None of the issues identified by the inspectors resulted in more than minor considerations with the possible | : (1) Effectiveness of Identifying, Evaluating, and Correcting Problems Identifying Problems The inspectors determined that, for the most part, the applicant was effective in identifying problems and entering them into the CAP. PERs normally provided complete and accurate characterization of the subject issues. Employees were encouraged by management to initiate PERs. However, the inspectors did identify some instances where the applicant was correcting issues outside of their CAP when a PER should have been developed. The URI in this report is one example of this. None of the issues identified by the inspectors resulted in more than minor considerations with the possible exception of the URI. | ||
exception of the URI. | |||
Evaluating Problems The inspectors attended several meetings throughout the week, including the PRC and the CCMRC. It was determined that the applicant had adequately prioritized issues entered into the CAP consistent with established procedures. Service requests that were being initiated and discussed during the meetings were being appropriately dispositioned. The threshold of closing items as SRs, closing items to a WO, and creating a PER when necessary was determined to be adequate. The inspectors did notice a few examples of PERs where documentation was lacking, however, appropriate corrective actions were being taken for each example. | Evaluating Problems The inspectors attended several meetings throughout the week, including the PRC and the CCMRC. It was determined that the applicant had adequately prioritized issues entered into the CAP consistent with established procedures. Service requests that were being initiated and discussed during the meetings were being appropriately dispositioned. The threshold of closing items as SRs, closing items to a WO, and creating a PER when necessary was determined to be adequate. The inspectors did notice a few examples of PERs where documentation was lacking, however, appropriate corrective actions were being taken for each example. | ||
Correcting Problems Based on a review of numerous PER corrective actions and their implementation, the team found, for the most part, that the | Correcting Problems Based on a review of numerous PER corrective actions and their implementation, the team found, for the most part, that the applicants corrective actions developed and implemented for problems were commensurate with the safety significance of the issues. | ||
Based on discussions with staff and PER reviews, the inspectors noted that corrective actions related to procedure changes, in some cases, were taking a long time to implement. The inspectors did not find any technical issues with delays of procedures changes, however, it was discussed with the applicant as something that could become an issue in the future. | Based on discussions with staff and PER reviews, the inspectors noted that corrective actions related to procedure changes, in some cases, were taking a long time to implement. The inspectors did not find any technical issues with delays of procedures changes, however, it was discussed with the applicant as something that could become an issue in the future. | ||
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For the loose parts issues, the applicant appropriately initiated evaluation of potential wrongdoing and has considered EOC. The EOC for flex conduit resulted in an action to inspect 100% of those that are accessible. For those that are not accessible, an engineering evaluation was planned. In addition, PERs were being initiated for individual issues in this area. | For the loose parts issues, the applicant appropriately initiated evaluation of potential wrongdoing and has considered EOC. The EOC for flex conduit resulted in an action to inspect 100% of those that are accessible. For those that are not accessible, an engineering evaluation was planned. In addition, PERs were being initiated for individual issues in this area. | ||
Additional actions included craft training, procedural improvements, establishing a match mark process for marking components after these have been tightened, initiation of a process for enhanced field monitoring for tightness, and confirming that walkdown processes are in place to inspect these types of issues. The primary walkdown process for loose, damaged and missing parts had not yet begun and associated craft training | Additional actions included craft training, procedural improvements, establishing a match mark process for marking components after these have been tightened, initiation of a process for enhanced field monitoring for tightness, and confirming that walkdown processes are in place to inspect these types of issues. The primary walkdown process for loose, damaged and missing parts had not yet begun and associated craft training had not been completed at the time of this inspection. Further NRC inspections are planned in this area. The applicants current actions are considered acceptable and planned actions should identify and correct/evaluate other problems, if properly implemented. | ||
: (2) Use of Operating Experience The inspectors determined that the applicants measures used to identify, evaluate and incorporate applicable industry and operating experience (I&OE) information into the corrective action program contained processes for including vendor recommendations and internally generated lessons learned. The I&OE information was collected, evaluated, and communicated to the affected internal stakeholders as specified in TVA and Bechtel procedures. The inspectors determined that appropriate corrective actions were developed and taken for the sample of I&OE problem evaluation reports reviewed for the Watts Bar Unit 2 Construction Completion Project. | |||
had not been completed at the time of this inspection. Further NRC inspections are planned in this area. The | : (3) Safety Conscious Work Environment (SCWE) | ||
: (2) Use of Operating Experience | The inspectors reviewed several anonymous PERs and PERs that either referred to the employee concerns program or PERs generated as a result of employee concerns. The inspectors also interviewed senior employee concerns coordinators from both TVA and Bechtel. The inspectors determined that TVAs and Bechtels employee concern programs were adequate. The senior employee concerns coordinators expressed knowledge of the employee concerns program and the ability to raise safety related concerns through various available means. The inspectors noted that the employee concerns program staff provide several training sessions they provide employee concerns program information in newsletters, and they also walk around the site frequently, talk daily to staff, and attend several meetings to ensure that staff are aware of the employee concerns programs and know how to raise concerns if necessary. Also, there appeared to be strong management support for both employee concerns programs. | ||
: (4) Corrective Action Program Performance Insights The sample of audits, assessments, and surveillances reviewed by the inspectors confirmed that management and quality personnel actively conducted observations and effectiveness reviews of the corrective action program. These program assessments concluded that overall, the corrective action program was effectively implemented. The applicant continues to track and trend issues, run summary reports on the trend data, and present results to management in several meetings, such as the site status meeting, CCMRC, etc. Also, management showed support for this process and the inspectors noted that the corrective action backlog had been greatly reduced since the last PI&R inspection. | |||
The inspectors determined that the | : (5) Corrective Action Program Effectiveness As discussed above, in general, the applicants CAP was effective and adequate. The inspectors did observe where some PERs were lacking detail. The inspectors also observed that in some cases it took too long to make procedure revisions. However, the inspectors did not find any significant technical issues with the CAP effectiveness, and none of the examples the inspectors observed resulted in more than minor considerations. | ||
: (3) Safety Conscious Work Environment (SCWE) | |||
The inspectors reviewed several anonymous PERs and PERs that either referred to the employee concerns program or PERs generated as a result of employee concerns. The inspectors also interviewed senior employee concerns coordinators from both TVA and Bechtel. The inspectors determined that | |||
of the employee concerns programs and know how to raise concerns if necessary. Also, there appeared to be strong management support for both employee concerns programs. | |||
: (4) Corrective Action Program Performance Insights The sample of audits, assessments, and surveillances reviewed by the inspectors confirmed that management and quality | |||
: (5) Corrective Action Program Effectiveness As discussed above, in general, the | |||
Also, during the assessment period, inspectors identified examples where PERs were not initiated for issues involving work that was still in progress or that did not involve specific hardware issues. Although no significant problems were noted, this observation is indicative of a vulnerability that may preclude the applicant from entering issues into the corrective action program and addressing broader non-hardware issues that may warrant corrective actions such as procedure, training, or process deficiencies. The URI identified in this report is one example of this issue. | Also, during the assessment period, inspectors identified examples where PERs were not initiated for issues involving work that was still in progress or that did not involve specific hardware issues. Although no significant problems were noted, this observation is indicative of a vulnerability that may preclude the applicant from entering issues into the corrective action program and addressing broader non-hardware issues that may warrant corrective actions such as procedure, training, or process deficiencies. The URI identified in this report is one example of this issue. | ||
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====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
Background: | Background: This issue involved the inappropriate use of Type 410 stainless steel for check valve internal parts highlighted in NRC Bulletin 89-02. This issue was documented in PER 356559. The applicant failed to preclude use of this type material in the design specifications. | ||
Inspection Activities: | Inspection Activities: The inspectors reviewed the applicants corrective action documented in PER 356559 to determine if the applicant appropriately resolved the concern in a timely manner. The applicants actions included correction of the specifications and conducting an extent of condition review of check valves to confirm the wrong material was not used. Further NRC inspections later identified that additional documents needed correction which was documented as NCV 05000391/2012608-02 (ADAMS Accession Number ML12319A368), Failure to Take Adequate Corrective Action Associated with NCV 391/2011604-02 (ADAMS Accession Number ML12167A212). The applicants actions for this problem included correction of the additional documents to preclude use of the wrong material. These actions were documented in PERs 605338 and 686961. The inspectors reviewed the applicants actions and confirmed these were completed. | ||
====b. Observations and Findings==== | ====b. Observations and Findings==== | ||
No findings of significance were identified. The applicant has taken appropriate corrective actions to address both NCVs. | No findings of significance were identified. The applicant has taken appropriate corrective actions to address both NCVs. | ||
====c. Conclusions==== | ====c. Conclusions==== | ||
Based on the activities reviewed, the inspectors concluded that the NCV can be closed. | Based on the activities reviewed, the inspectors concluded that the NCV can be closed. | ||
V. Management Meetings X.1 | |||
V. Management Meetings | |||
X.1 | |||
=====Exit Meeting Summary===== | =====Exit Meeting Summary===== | ||
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Partial List of Persons Contacted | Partial List of Persons Contacted | ||
Applicant personnel | Applicant personnel | ||
: [[contact::D. Charlton]], Licensing, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::D. Charlton]], Licensing, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::G. Scott]], Licensing, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::G. Scott]], Licensing, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::T. Cheek]], CAP Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::T. Cheek]], CAP Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::B. Heinmiller]], CAP Manager, Bechtel | : [[contact::B. Heinmiller]], CAP Manager, Bechtel | ||
: [[contact::K. Rose]], CAP Coordinator, Bechtel | : [[contact::K. Rose]], CAP Coordinator, Bechtel | ||
: [[contact::J. | : [[contact::J. ODell]], Regulatory Compliance, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::Y. Hink]], Employee Concerns, Bechtel | : [[contact::Y. Hink]], Employee Concerns, Bechtel | ||
: [[contact::R. Traugott]], Employee Concerns, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::R. Traugott]], Employee Concerns, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::J. Martin]], Quality Assurance Manager, Bechtel | : [[contact::J. Martin]], Quality Assurance Manager, Bechtel | ||
: [[contact::J. Adair]], Engineering, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::J. Adair]], Engineering, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::I. Zeringue]], Engineering and Construction General Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::I. Zeringue]], Engineering and Construction General Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::R. Enis]], Mechanical Engineer, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::R. Enis]], Mechanical Engineer, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::E. Heinrich]], Project Control Specialist, TVA | : [[contact::E. Heinrich]], Project Control Specialist, TVA | ||
: [[contact::E. Hicks]], Preop / Startup, Bechtel | : [[contact::E. Hicks]], Preop / Startup, Bechtel | ||
: [[contact::D. Morgan]], Field Engineering, Bechtel | : [[contact::D. Morgan]], Field Engineering, Bechtel | ||
: [[contact::R. Hruby]], Technical Services General Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::R. Hruby]], Technical Services General Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
: [[contact::R. Wigall]], Engineering Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | : [[contact::R. Wigall]], Engineering Manager, TVA, Unit 2 | ||
Inspection Procedure Used | Inspection Procedure Used | ||
IP 35007 | IP 35007 Quality Assurance Program Implementation during Construction | ||
List of Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed | List of Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed | ||
Opened | Opened | ||
05000391/2013613-01 URI Potential Inadequate Corrective Actions for | |||
Piping Misalignment | Piping Misalignment | ||
Opened and Closed | Opened and Closed | ||
None | None | ||
Discussed | Discussed | ||
None | None | ||
05000391/2011604-02 | Closed | ||
05000391/2011604-02 NCV Failure to Maintain Adequate Design Specifications | |||
List of Documents Reviewed | List of Documents Reviewed | ||
Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs) | Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs) | ||
551507 Redesign Motor Driven LCV Platform 558846 Trend PER: PER Negative Trend Regarding WBN-2 ESQ Documentation | 551507 Redesign Motor Driven LCV Platform | ||
567544 CCS SFPC Isolation Valve 0-FCV-70-194-B Located on Train 2A is Train 2B Powered 578074 Historical Rebar Damage, Ground Wire Damage, and Chipped Concrete | 558846 Trend PER: PER Negative Trend Regarding WBN-2 ESQ Documentation | ||
588880 Non-ASME Safety Related Components were not Replaced with ASME Material 594311 No Impact Review Performed for Requirement Deviating from the BQAM 596357 DCA 58777-001 was not Revised to Incorporate the Design Change Approved by | 567544 CCS SFPC Isolation Valve 0-FCV-70-194-B Located on Train 2A is Train 2B | ||
an SDDR 597961 PER Action Closed Without Additional Actions Created for All Conditions | Powered | ||
26084 SA WBN2-CAP-12-1 Identified Improper Closure of PER 521584 | 578074 Historical Rebar Damage, Ground Wire Damage, and Chipped Concrete | ||
637891 Service Request for Deficiency in Stress Calculation 06002500601 Rev.004 and 06002500602 Rev.004 639185 Ineffective and/or Lack of Recurrence Controls for PER 257379 Corrective | 588880 Non-ASME Safety Related Components were not Replaced with ASME Material | ||
Actions 651792 Historical Issue: Discrepancies between Drawing and As-Constructed | 594311 No Impact Review Performed for Requirement Deviating from the BQAM | ||
Configurations 656081 Calculations in Support of FCRs are not Being Issued Prior to the Final Disposition of the FCRs 663692 Unit 1 DCN 58387 Terminated Conductors on 125V Vital Battery BD III Points Reserved by U2 DCN 59456 675294 ASME, Lay-up of Piping not Per 25402-000-GPP-0000-N1304 Rev. 3 and N3M-935 Rev. 3 680826 Inspection of Entire Sense Lines May not have been Performed | 596357 DCA 58777-001 was not Revised to Incorporate the Design Change Approved by | ||
685068 EDCRs were Closed Prior to Completion of Construction Work as Identified on Work Scope Statements 687169 Excess Letdown Heat Exchanger Anchor Needs Washers to Hold Down | an SDDR | ||
687176 PER 683814 Closed Without Issue Resolved | 597961 PER Action Closed Without Additional Actions Created for All Conditions | ||
617956 Electrical Near Miss - 2A2-A 480 Volt Shutdown Board | 26084 SA WBN2-CAP-12-1 Identified Improper Closure of PER 521584 | ||
29135 Potential Adverse Trend with EDCRs Being Closed Without Complete Implementation 654404 ASME Package Review 635002 Possible Improper Anchor Bolt Installation on (2) HVAC Supports | 2829 2-RTV-1-277 (CS Valve) Needs Seat Pitting Defects Evaluated/Repaired | ||
330697 Failure to Pull Cables 0FBT5250, 5251, 5264, And 5265 | 633616 Upper Ice Condenser Deck Doors Blocked by Air Handling Unit | ||
695726 QC Rejection of Final for Grouting of Sleeve A16984 A/B | 637891 Service Request for Deficiency in Stress Calculation 06002500601 Rev.004 and | ||
581139 TVA QA Oversight in Unit 2 Annulus (Loose Bolts) 641725 ASME Hardware Non-Conformance System 062 615657 Improvements Needed to Prevent Recurrence of Missed QC Holdpoints | 06002500602 Rev.004 | ||
615681 ASME Section III Work Order Processed as Section XI | 639185 Ineffective and/or Lack of Recurrence Controls for PER 257379 Corrective | ||
648507 ASME Hardware Non Conformance: 2-DRV-74-0540 Installed Incorrect Valve | Actions | ||
680253 NRC Identified, RWST Flow Fill Material 28 Day Test Results did not Meet | 651792 Historical Issue: Discrepancies between Drawing and As-Constructed | ||
Configurations | |||
656081 Calculations in Support of FCRs are not Being Issued Prior to the Final | |||
Disposition of the FCRs | |||
663692 Unit 1 DCN 58387 Terminated Conductors on 125V Vital Battery BD III Points | |||
Reserved by U2 DCN 59456 | |||
675294 ASME, Lay-up of Piping not Per 25402-000-GPP-0000-N1304 Rev. 3 and N3M- | |||
935 Rev. 3 | |||
680826 Inspection of Entire Sense Lines May not have been Performed | |||
685068 EDCRs were Closed Prior to Completion of Construction Work as Identified on | |||
Work Scope Statements | |||
687169 Excess Letdown Heat Exchanger Anchor Needs Washers to Hold Down | |||
687176 PER 683814 Closed Without Issue Resolved | |||
617956 Electrical Near Miss - 2A2-A 480 Volt Shutdown Board | |||
29135 Potential Adverse Trend with EDCRs Being Closed Without Complete | |||
Implementation | |||
654404 ASME Package Review | |||
635002 Possible Improper Anchor Bolt Installation on (2) HVAC Supports | |||
330697 Failure to Pull Cables 0FBT5250, 5251, 5264, And 5265 | |||
695726 QC Rejection of Final for Grouting of Sleeve A16984 A/B | |||
581139 TVA QA Oversight in Unit 2 Annulus (Loose Bolts) | |||
641725 ASME Hardware Non-Conformance System 062 | |||
615657 Improvements Needed to Prevent Recurrence of Missed QC Holdpoints | |||
615681 ASME Section III Work Order Processed as Section XI | |||
648507 ASME Hardware Non Conformance: 2-DRV-74-0540 Installed Incorrect Valve | |||
680253 NRC Identified, RWST Flow Fill Material 28 Day Test Results did not Meet | |||
Strength Requirements | Strength Requirements | ||
2420 Construction Startup Organization Breakdown Identified - Testing 706112 ASME Hardware Non-Conformance SYS 062/070 FBOS-2-70-F-9-13 at 2-HTX- | 2420 Construction Startup Organization Breakdown Identified - Testing | ||
706112 ASME Hardware Non-Conformance SYS 062/070 FBOS-2-70-F-9-13 at 2-HTX- | |||
2-0066 Misaligned | |||
533419 WBN-2-HTX-072-0002A-A Upper Restraint Steel Misaligns with Replacement | 533419 WBN-2-HTX-072-0002A-A Upper Restraint Steel Misaligns with Replacement | ||
Shell Seismic Lugs 597932 ASME Harware Non-Conformance WBN-2-RFV-062-0649 Procured with Misaligned Outlet Flange 647822 ASME Related, Historical: CL.2 TVA CL. C WBN-2-HTX-062-0124-CCS Pipe to | Shell Seismic Lugs | ||
Flange Misalignment 695067 ASME III CL.2 Sys 062/070 WBN-2-HTX-062-0124 Non-Regen Letdown HTX Misaligned Bolt Holes 706112 ASME Harware Non Conformance Sys 062/070 FBOS-2-F-9-13 at 2HTX-062-006 Misaligned | 597932 ASME Harware Non-Conformance WBN-2-RFV-062-0649 Procured with | ||
Misaligned Outlet Flange | |||
647822 ASME Related, Historical: CL.2 TVA CL. C WBN-2-HTX-062-0124-CCS Pipe to | |||
Flange Misalignment | |||
695067 ASME III CL.2 Sys 062/070 WBN-2-HTX-062-0124 Non-Regen Letdown HTX | |||
Misaligned Bolt Holes | |||
706112 ASME Harware Non Conformance Sys 062/070 FBOS-2-F-9-13 at 2HTX-062- | |||
006 Misaligned | |||
28852 Piping Misalignment is a Major Cause of Pump and Seal Reliability Problems | |||
584243 Adverse Trend in Number of Loose Bolting and Clamps Found in the Field | 584243 Adverse Trend in Number of Loose Bolting and Clamps Found in the Field | ||
28455 MGT-0003 Procedure Interpretation Causing PER Closure Issues | 28455 MGT-0003 Procedure Interpretation Causing PER Closure Issues | ||
649340 PER Corrective Action Plans not Approved by Managers/Supervisors 684422 Subcontractor (Basic-PSA, Inc.) Currently Working to Unapproved Procedure | 649340 PER Corrective Action Plans not Approved by Managers/Supervisors | ||
Revisions 530199 Interim Actions not Documented for PER 491542 | 684422 Subcontractor (Basic-PSA, Inc.) Currently Working to Unapproved Procedure | ||
Revisions | |||
530199 Interim Actions not Documented for PER 491542 | |||
606807 Part 21- Event Number 48164 | 606807 Part 21- Event Number 48164 | ||
21780 Potential Weakness Identified in Mechanical Support Installations Based on QC | 21780 Potential Weakness Identified in Mechanical Support Installations Based on QC | ||
Reject Rate | Reject Rate | ||
2883 Lost Traceability on Box Hanger | |||
2944 Material Transfer to WO Subdivided not Verified by QC | 2944 Material Transfer to WO Subdivided not Verified by QC | ||
633612 Work Performed on Incorrect Component | 633612 Work Performed on Incorrect Component | ||
637151 QC Inspector Involvement in SR 634881 | 637151 QC Inspector Involvement in SR 634881 | ||
641770 QC Involvement in PER 638512 685079 Improper Thread Engagement 653077 NRC Identified - Procedure NC PP-13, NRC Reporting Requirements | 641770 QC Involvement in PER 638512 | ||
685079 Improper Thread Engagement | |||
653077 NRC Identified - Procedure NC PP-13, NRC Reporting Requirements | |||
656115 WBN Review Masoneilan Evaluation 12-04 10CFR21 Communication | 656115 WBN Review Masoneilan Evaluation 12-04 10CFR21 Communication | ||
2434 WBC Review/Evaluate NRC IN 2012-01 Seismic Considerations - Tanks | 2434 WBC Review/Evaluate NRC IN 2012-01 Seismic Considerations - Tanks | ||
2436 WBC Review NRC IN 2012-11 Failure of Capacitors Due To Age | 2436 WBC Review NRC IN 2012-11 Failure of Capacitors Due To Age | ||
2440 WBC Review NRC IN 2012-14 MOV Inoperable due to Stem-Disc Separation | |||
2442 WBC Review NRC IN 2012-17 - CMTR and Age-Hardened Concrete | |||
Compressive Strength in Calculations | |||
647845 NRC Part 21 2012-048 - Fisher Controls International 9200 Butterfly Valves | |||
656115 WBN Review Masoneilan Evaluation 12-04 10CFR21 Communication | 656115 WBN Review Masoneilan Evaluation 12-04 10CFR21 Communication | ||
581850 Improper Entry on Work Order 534660 Required Reading Procedures not Assigned Correctly in eTrack 561608 Complaint on Unit 2 Safety Department | 581850 Improper Entry on Work Order | ||
534660 Required Reading Procedures not Assigned Correctly in eTrack | |||
561608 Complaint on Unit 2 Safety Department | |||
571889 Concerns with TVA Evaluators Creating Unsafe Environment | 571889 Concerns with TVA Evaluators Creating Unsafe Environment | ||
590752 Concerns on Identifying ASME Docs Submitted to BSL-EDMS | 590752 Concerns on Identifying ASME Docs Submitted to BSL-EDMS | ||
2100 Issues with WBN2 Supervisor 617312 Bechtel Eng. is both Inept and Incompetent | 2100 Issues with WBN2 Supervisor | ||
617312 Bechtel Eng. is both Inept and Incompetent | |||
20518 FCRs for Conduit Work Are Violating the FCR & CAP Procedures | |||
2426 Conduit Support #113743398-22 has Visible Run on Baseplate | 2426 Conduit Support #113743398-22 has Visible Run on Baseplate | ||
26063 Configuration Control Lost on Penetration Tags | 26063 Configuration Control Lost on Penetration Tags | ||
654425 Possible Non-Conformance with Procedure | 654425 Possible Non-Conformance with Procedure | ||
2510 PDF Files in BSL should have OCR Application 670847 QC Inspector Qualifications 678604 QA Incentive Plan | 2510 PDF Files in BSL should have OCR Application | ||
670847 QC Inspector Qualifications | |||
678604 QA Incentive Plan | |||
680202 Supervisor Employee Discussion about Safety Issue | 680202 Supervisor Employee Discussion about Safety Issue | ||
687811 Management does not Allow Craft to Exercise ALARA | 687811 Management does not Allow Craft to Exercise ALARA | ||
585047 Initials and Dates Documented in Work Order not Confirmed 403095 NRC Review of Commercial Grade Dedication Process for WBN Unit 2 | 585047 Initials and Dates Documented in Work Order not Confirmed | ||
613858 | 403095 NRC Review of Commercial Grade Dedication Process for WBN Unit 2 | ||
29849 | 613858 Learning Opportunities from Self Assessments WBC-SYS-S-12-001 and 002 | ||
2848 | 21813 ASME Related Hardware Non Conformance for Soft Seat Valve Replacement | ||
654476 | 24162 Self Assessment Recommendation Regarding Unique Identification of ABSCE | ||
659314 | Boundary Interface Points | ||
25257 | 24164 Incomplete Actions for PER 460344 | ||
641770 | 29849 Revise Engineering Disposition for PER 520828 | ||
641097 | 2848 QA-0 Tubing Fittings may have been Installed on U2 SR Equipment | ||
not Documented on DRA 673393 | 647189 Timeliness in Getting Some Safety-Related HX and Piping into a Proper Layup | ||
684613 | State is Insufficient | ||
541641 | 654443 Incorrect QA Level Belts Installed on RHR Pump Room Cooler | ||
605368 | 654476 RHR Heat Exchanger Flange Face Indications | ||
686961 | 659314 Large Amount of Grindings and other Debris Found at 2-FCV-63-11 | ||
549197 Flex Conduit Connections are not Tightened in Accordance with MAI-3.1 | |||
584243 Adverse Trend in Number of Loose Bolting and Clamps | |||
25257 Oversight Observations of ERCW Flange Bolting in Lower Containment | |||
641770 QC Inspector Involvement in PER 638512 | |||
641097 Pipe Support 2-70-281 Final Inspection Found Loose Locknuts and 9/16 Holes | |||
not Documented on DRA | |||
673393 Loose Bolting on Flange Joints for System WBN065 | |||
684613 Self-Assessment Identified Issues with Cause Evaluation and Extent of Condition | |||
for PER 625257 | |||
695031 Loose Support Bolting | |||
541641 NRC Concern Regarding Remote Valve Operators (NCV 2012603-02) | |||
553405 Review of NRC Non-Cited Violation 2012603-02 | |||
356559 Type 410 Stainless Steel Recurrence Controls for IEB 89-02 (NCV 2011604-02) | |||
605368 NEDP-8 Revision 20 Contains an Apparent Error (NCV 2012608-02) | |||
686961 Corrective Actions for NRC NCV did not Address All Aspects of NCV (NCV | |||
2012608-02) | 2012608-02) | ||
Service Requests (SRs) | Service Requests (SRs) | ||
677234 | 677234 Missing Data Sheets in Work Order | ||
687633 2-CKV-33-797 is Incorrectly Classified in MEL | 687633 2-CKV-33-797 is Incorrectly Classified in MEL | ||
687694 ASME III SYS 062/070 WBN-2-HTX-062-0124 Sized C.S. Studs in Tubesheet | 687694 ASME III SYS 062/070 WBN-2-HTX-062-0124 Sized C.S. Studs in Tubesheet | ||
Flange 685846 Damaged Conductor Insulation 704754 CCS (SYS 70) Flanged Inlet Piping-Cold Sprung against 2B RHR Inlet Flanged Nozzle 685106 | Flange | ||
685623 | 685846 Damaged Conductor Insulation | ||
: [[contact::W.O. 111572543 - While Preparing for Closure]], an Attachment N was Found Without Proper QC Notification 686051 | 704754 CCS (SYS 70) Flanged Inlet Piping-Cold Sprung against 2B RHR Inlet Flanged | ||
638512 | Nozzle | ||
685106 RPVH Mirror Installation | |||
685623 | |||
: [[contact::W.O. 111572543 - While Preparing for Closure]], an Attachment N was Found | |||
Without Proper QC Notification | |||
686051 Misinterpretation of MAI 3.2 on WO 114 375 599 | |||
638512 TVA Oversight of Unit 2 Containment Air Vent Clean Up Units | |||
Test Deficiency Notices | Test Deficiency Notices | ||
13-072 | 13-072 Cooler had High Vibrations; 3/13/2013 | ||
13-091 | 13-073 Wire Lug to Power on Light in MCCC Broke; 3/14/2013 | ||
13-097 | 13-077 Contacts 1 & 2 Found Normally Open but should be Normally Closed; 3/21/2013 | ||
13-091 High Vibration Measurements; 3/28/2013 | |||
13-097 Interpanel Wiring Incorrect; 4/18/2013 | |||
TVA Over, Short, Damaged, and Discrepant (OSDD) | TVA Over, Short, Damaged, and Discrepant (OSDD) | ||
40327 | 40327 Clamp Pipe, QA-1, Support; Report date: 10/31/12 | ||
45727 | 45727 Damper Mechanical, QA-1; Report date: 2/27/13 | ||
47329 | 40431 Anchor, Concrete/Expansion, QA-1; Report date: 11/2/12 | ||
48429 Kit Parts, QA-1, Flange; Report date: 4/22/13 | |||
47329 Pipe Seamless, QA-1; Report date: 4/1/13 | |||
Procedures and Programs | Procedures and Programs | ||
25402-MGT-0003, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 15, 10/11/2012 25402-MGT-0004, Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, Rev. 4, 02/05/2013 NC-PP-3, Watts Bar Unit 2 Corrective Action Program, Rev. 15, 11/28/2012 | 25402-MGT-0003, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 15, 10/11/2012 | ||
25402-MGT-0004, Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, Rev. 4, 02/05/2013 | |||
NC-PP-3, Watts Bar Unit 2 Corrective Action Program, Rev. 15, 11/28/2012 | |||
25402-000-GPP-000-N6104, Materials Receiving, Rev 8, 3/29/13 | 25402-000-GPP-000-N6104, Materials Receiving, Rev 8, 3/29/13 | ||
25402-000-GPP-0000-N1206, Work Order Processing, Rev. 15, 3/27/2012 | 25402-000-GPP-0000-N1206, Work Order Processing, Rev. 15, 3/27/2012 | ||
25402-QCD-002, Guide for Evaluating QC Performance, Rev 3, 1/22/13 | 25402-QCD-002, Guide for Evaluating QC Performance, Rev 3, 1/22/13 | ||
Other Test Deficiency Notice Trends; November, 2012 through March, 2013 | Other | ||
Test Deficiency Notice Trends; November, 2012 through March, 2013 | |||
QC Inspection Log; week of 11/12/2012 through 11/18/2012 | QC Inspection Log; week of 11/12/2012 through 11/18/2012 | ||
QC Inspection Log; week of 4/15/2013 through 4/21/2013 QC Reject Metrics; week of 11/12/2012 through 11/18/2012 QC Reject Metrics; week of 4/15/2013 through 4/21/2013 | QC Inspection Log; week of 4/15/2013 through 4/21/2013 | ||
Project Quality Assurance Program Status Report, | QC Reject Metrics; week of 11/12/2012 through 11/18/2012 | ||
QC Reject Metrics; week of 4/15/2013 through 4/21/2013 | |||
Project Quality Assurance Program Status Report, 4th Quarter 2012, 2/14/13 | |||
NC-WB-12-009, Quality Assurance (QA) Oversight Report, 8/07/12 | |||
WB-NC-12-013, Quality Assurance (QA) Oversight Report, 11/08/12 | WB-NC-12-013, Quality Assurance (QA) Oversight Report, 11/08/12 | ||
NC-WB-13-003, Quality Assurance Yearly Oversight Analysis Report, 2/07/13 25402-WBN-SR-12-2204, Monthly Corrective Action Review For April 2012, 6/07/12 25402-WBN-SR-12-2302, Monthly Corrective Action Review For July 2012, 9/20/12 | NC-WB-13-003, Quality Assurance Yearly Oversight Analysis Report, 2/07/13 | ||
25402-WBN-SR-12-2204, Monthly Corrective Action Review For April 2012, 6/07/12 | |||
25402-WBN-SR-12-2302, Monthly Corrective Action Review For July 2012, 9/20/12 | |||
25402-WBN-SR-12-2376, Monthly Corrective Action Review For October 2012, 11/30/12 | 25402-WBN-SR-12-2376, Monthly Corrective Action Review For October 2012, 11/30/12 | ||
25402-WBN-SR-13-2462, Monthly Corrective Action Review For December 2012, 2/06/13 | 25402-WBN-SR-13-2462, Monthly Corrective Action Review For December 2012, 2/06/13 | ||
25402-WBN-SR-13-2481, PER 378571 Corrective Action 378571-40 Review (Backshift), 2/21/13 25402-WBN-SR-13-2500, Monthly Corrective Action Review For January 2013, 2/27/13 | 25402-WBN-SR-13-2481, PER 378571 Corrective Action 378571-40 Review (Backshift), | ||
2/21/13 | |||
25402-WBN-SR-13-2500, Monthly Corrective Action Review For January 2013, 2/27/13 | |||
25402-WBN-SR-13-2514, Corrective Action Review Requested by TVA, 3/01/13 | 25402-WBN-SR-13-2514, Corrective Action Review Requested by TVA, 3/01/13 | ||
25402-WBN-AR-12-0005, Audit Report: | 25402-WBN-AR-12-0005, Audit Report: Corrective Action and Non-conformances (September | ||
24, 2012 through October 4, 2012, Rev. 0, 11/01/12 | |||
Bechtel CAP Status Report (for February 2013) | NC-WB-12-008, Quality Assurance Assessment Report - PER Backlog, 7/19/12 | ||
WBN2-CAP-12-1, WBN U2 Corrective Action Program Self Assessment from 10/01/2012 | |||
through 10/18/2012, 10/30/12 | |||
WBN2-CAP-13-1, WBN U2 Corrective Action Program Self Assessment from 1/14/2013 through | |||
1/25/2013, 2/14/13 | |||
WB2 CAP Metrix (February 13) | |||
Bechtel CAP Status Report (for February 2013) | |||
List of Acronyms | List of Acronyms | ||
CAP Corrective Action Program CCMRC | CAP Corrective Action Program | ||
EOC | CCMRC Construction Completion Management Review Committee | ||
I&OE | CFR Code of Federal Regulations | ||
IP | EOC Extent of Condition | ||
NCV Non-Cited Violation NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission OSDD | I&OE Industry and Operating Experience | ||
IP Inspection Procedure (NRC) | |||
NCV Non-Cited Violation | |||
NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |||
OSDD Over, Short, Damaged, and Discrepant | |||
PARS Publicly Available Records | PARS Publicly Available Records | ||
PER Problem Evaluation Report | PER Problem Evaluation Report | ||
PI&R | PI&R Problem Identification and Resolution | ||
PRC Project Review Committee | |||
QA Quality Assurance | |||
QAP Quality Assurance Program | QAP Quality Assurance Program | ||
QC | QC Quality Control | ||
RFI | RFI Request for Information | ||
TDN | SCWE Safety Conscious Work Environment | ||
SR Service Request | |||
TDN Test Deficiency Notice | |||
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority | TVA Tennessee Valley Authority | ||
URI Unresolved Item | URI Unresolved Item | ||
WBN Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | WBN Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | ||
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ML13158A115 | |
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Site: | Watts Bar |
Issue date: | 06/07/2013 |
From: | Haag R NRC/RGN-II/DCP/CPB3 |
To: | Skaggs M Tennessee Valley Authority |
Michelle Adams | |
References | |
IR-13-613 | |
Download: ML13158A115 (22) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION une 7, 2013
SUBJECT:
WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 2 CONSTRUCTION - NRC PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION INSPECTION REPORT 05000391/2013613
Dear Mr. Skaggs:
On April 26, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of construction activities at your Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor facility. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on April 26, 2013, with Mr. Zeringue and other members of your staff.
This problem identification and resolution (PI&R) inspection examined activities conducted under your Unit 2 construction permit as they relate to identification and resolution of problems, compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your construction permit. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
No findings were identified during this inspection.
In accordance with 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). Should you have questions concerning this letter, please contact us.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Robert C. Haag, Chief Construction Projects Branch 3 Division of Construction Projects Docket No. 50-391 Construction Permit No: CPPR-92
Enclosure:
Inspection Report 05000391/2013613 w/Attachment
REGION II==
Docket No: 50-391 Construction Permit No: CPPR-92 Report No.: 05000391/2013613 Applicant: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Facility: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 Location: 1260 Nuclear Plant Rd Spring City TN 37381 Inspection Dates: April 22 through April 26, 2013 Inspectors: P. Heher, (Lead) Senior Construction Project Inspector K. VanDoorn, Senior Construction Project Inspector C. Taylor, Senior Construction Project Inspector A. Wilson, Construction Project Inspector E. Patterson, Construction Resident Inspector Approved By: Robert C. Haag, Chief Construction Projects Branch 3 Division of Construction Projects Enclosure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2
NRC Inspection Report 05000391/2013613 Introduction This inspection assessed implementation of the corrective action program for the Watts Bar Unit 2 construction completion project. The inspection program for Unit 2 construction activities is described in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 2517. Information regarding the Watts Bar Unit 2 Construction Project and NRC inspections can be found at http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/reactor/wb/watts-bar/construction-insp-info.html.
Inspection Results
- In general, the threshold for initiating problem evaluation reports (PERs) was low and PERs were appropriately categorized. For the majority of PERs reviewed, the inspectors determined that problem evaluations were effective in identifying corrective actions that addressed the problem. [Section Q.1.1]
- The inspectors noticed that the corrective action backlog had been greatly reduced since the last PI&R inspection. [Section Q.1.1]
- The inspectors determined that adequate measures have been established to evaluate and incorporate applicable operating experience into the corrective action program.
[Section Q.1.1]
- The inspectors determined that TVA and Bechtel have established an acceptable program and environment for allowing employees to identify quality or safety-related concerns. [Section Q.1.1]
Table of Contents I. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ..................................................................................... 4 Q.1 Quality Assurance Program Implementation ................................................................. 4 Q.1.1 Implementation of Corrective Action Program During Construction (IP 35007) ............... 4 IV. OTHER ACTIVITES ............................................................................................................. 9 OA.1.1 (Closed) Non-Cited Violation (NCV) 05000391/2011604-02: Failure to Maintain Adequate Design Specifications..................................................................................... 9 V. MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ............................................................................................ 10 X.1 Exit Meeting Summary ................................................................................................... 10
REPORT DETAILS
I. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM Q.1 Quality Assurance Program Implementation Q.1.1 Implementation of Corrective Action Program During Construction (IP 35007)
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors assessed the adequacy of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bechtel program for identification, evaluation, and corrective action of conditions adverse to quality during the period since the previous problem identification and resolution inspection in March 2012. This was accomplished by reviewing selected PERs, verifying corrective actions were implemented, and attending meetings where PERs were screened for significance to determine whether the licensee was identifying, accurately characterizing, and entering problems into the Corrective Action Program (CAP) at an appropriate threshold.
The inspectors reviewed a sample of PERs and Service Requests (SRs) selected from the applicants CAP for Watts Bar Unit 2. The sample included problems addressed by a diverse selection of plant departments and problems classified under all of the significance levels. The sample also covered a diverse selection of sources, including problems identified in audits and assessments, nonconforming results from inspections and tests, findings from NRC inspections, concerns from anonymous sources, and concerns identified as adverse trends. Most PERs were reviewed after corrective actions had been implemented; however, some were reviewed after the corrective action plan was developed but prior to implementation.
The inspectors also reviewed the applicants alternate issue tracking systems that address issues that were not classified as conditions adverse to quality. This review targeted verification of appropriate characterization and closure of issues managed outside the corrective action program. The alternative issue tracking systems that were sampled included TVA Over, Short, Damaged, and Discrepant items (OSDDs), Test Deficiency Notices (TDNs), and Quality Control (QC) Rejects. These systems were defined as corrective Work Processes approved to track/implement correction, according to TVAs CAP procedure (NC-PP-3, Revision 15).
The inspectors reviewed applicable portions of TVAs and Bechtels Quality Assurance Program (QAP) implementing procedures in order to ensure that commitments for the identification, evaluation, and resolution of conditions adverse to quality had been adequately addressed. The inspectors review evaluated the applicants consideration for extent of condition, generic implications, common cause and previous occurrences (trending), including the identification of root and contributing causes along with actions to prevent recurrence for significant conditions adverse to quality.
The inspectors reviewed TVAs and Bechtels respective programs for resolving employee concerns. The inspectors interviewed TVA and the major contractors (Bechtel) employee concern representatives, reviewed a sample of PERs referred to employee concerns and PERs initiated as a result of employee concerns. The inspectors also reviewed several anonymous PERs to determine if they had been adequately captured and addressed. The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the adequacy of the programs, which provide employees with an alternate method to identify quality or safety-related concerns. The inspectors also reviewed surveys and assessments of the employee concerns programs.
The inspectors reviewed a sample of the applicants management and quality assessments, audits, and trend reports to verify adverse results were properly evaluated and dispositioned within the corrective action program. The inspectors reviewed the revision history for corrective action program implementing procedures and assessed the integration of industry operating experience into the corrective action process. Direct observations by inspectors included meetings of the Project Review Committee (PRC)and the Construction Completion Management Review Committee (CCMRC) as they screened newly reported problems and reviewed dispositions for selected issues.
The inspectors reviewed the status of actions taken to address multiple problems involving loose bolts and parts. Previous inspection of some interim actions was documented in Report 05000391/2012610 (ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER ML13035A201), Section Q.1.1. During the previous inspection untimely corrective action was noted, in that, actions to address potential wrongdoing had not been initiated and the extent of condition (EOC) review was not yet developed. The inspectors reviewed the status of corrective actions identified in the two primary PERs associated with this issue (PER 549197 concerning loose flex conduit and PER 584243 which documented a trend of issues involving loose bolts and parts). In addition, the inspectors reviewed a sample of PERs with similar issues identified since the original PERs were documented.
Specific PERs and other documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
b. Observations and Findings
(i)
Introduction:
The inspectors identified a Unresolved Item (URI) associated with the quality of the piping alignment installation process for numerous components across several safety-related systems. In addition, the inspectors questioned the adequacy and implementation of the procedures associated with piping alignment for static and rotating safety-related equipment.
Description:
The inspectors reviewed a SR and 6 PERs, written between March of 2012 and April of 2013, associated with piping alignment issues. The inspectors noted that the issues identified were generally related to safety-related heat exchangers that had been refurbished during construction. The applicant identified misalignments that were not in accordance with the alignment procedure tolerances between the heat exchanger shell flange and the existing pipe flange. In addition, the inspectors reviewed PER 528852, Piping misalignment is a major cause of pump and seal reliability problems.
The PER identified that the construction personnel assigned to align rotating equipment were not following the requirements of the procedures with regards to alignment tolerances. The PER details identified an issue with construction personnel that were potentially transmitting stresses to the pump through the misaligned pipe to pump flange.
The PER details identified three safety-related pumps, the turbine driven auxiliary feed water pump, and the two containment spray pumps, as having potential misalignment issues. The PER Corrective Action Plan initiated walkdowns of the safety-related pumps and identified an additional issue with the misalignment of the two safety injection pumps. The majority of the safety related pumps were removed, refurbished, and reinstalled during construction. During the reinstallation of the piping to the pumps the misalignment issues were identified. The applicant initiated WOs to investigate the pump alignment issues and closed the PER. Approximately three months after the implementation of the corrective actions for PER 528852 to investigate the pump alignment issues, additional piping alignment process issues were observed by the inspectors. The inspectors identified that the total population of safety related pumps that had misalignment issues had increased from the five, noted in PER 528852, to eleven safety-related pumps which included the addition of the two charging pumps, two motor driven auxiliary feed water pumps, and the two thermal barrier booster pumps.
During field observations of the piping alignment for the pumps, the inspectors noted several discrepancies with the adequacy of the procedures governing the pump piping alignment which was noted by the applicant in the request for information (RFI) No. 412, 4/15/2013, and RFI 1410, 4/10/2013. In addition, during interviews with the applicants engineering and construction personnel, the inspectors noted that the applicant considered the misalignment issues as being part of the construction process, and at the time of the inspection, the applicant had not completed an engineering evaluation of the historical or in process conditions related to the equipment piping misalignments.
The above observations indicated a potential weakness in the quality process for the static and rotating equipment piping alignment. The inspectors questioned the adequacy of the piping alignment procedures for both static and rotating equipment; and questioned if the corrective action program had properly identified and corrected the piping misalignment issues.
The applicant created PER 719796 to address the URI.
Further review is needed to address the issue of concern as defined by NRC Manual Chapter 0612, A well-defined observation or collection of observations that may have a bearing on safety which may warrant further inspection, screening, evaluation, or regulatory action, related to the equipment piping alignment. The following items will be reviewed to address the URI:
1. Evaluate the applicants review of the adequacy of the piping alignment procedures to include static and rotating equipment 2. Inspect the interim actions put in place by the applicant 3. Review actions associated with PER 719796 4. Review/observe additional field work as necessary This unresolved item is identified as URI 05000391/2013613-01, Potential Inadequate Corrective Actions for Piping Misalignment.
In addition, the inspectors made the following observations as a result of their inspections:
- (1) Effectiveness of Identifying, Evaluating, and Correcting Problems Identifying Problems The inspectors determined that, for the most part, the applicant was effective in identifying problems and entering them into the CAP. PERs normally provided complete and accurate characterization of the subject issues. Employees were encouraged by management to initiate PERs. However, the inspectors did identify some instances where the applicant was correcting issues outside of their CAP when a PER should have been developed. The URI in this report is one example of this. None of the issues identified by the inspectors resulted in more than minor considerations with the possible exception of the URI.
Evaluating Problems The inspectors attended several meetings throughout the week, including the PRC and the CCMRC. It was determined that the applicant had adequately prioritized issues entered into the CAP consistent with established procedures. Service requests that were being initiated and discussed during the meetings were being appropriately dispositioned. The threshold of closing items as SRs, closing items to a WO, and creating a PER when necessary was determined to be adequate. The inspectors did notice a few examples of PERs where documentation was lacking, however, appropriate corrective actions were being taken for each example.
Correcting Problems Based on a review of numerous PER corrective actions and their implementation, the team found, for the most part, that the applicants corrective actions developed and implemented for problems were commensurate with the safety significance of the issues.
Based on discussions with staff and PER reviews, the inspectors noted that corrective actions related to procedure changes, in some cases, were taking a long time to implement. The inspectors did not find any technical issues with delays of procedures changes, however, it was discussed with the applicant as something that could become an issue in the future.
For the loose parts issues, the applicant appropriately initiated evaluation of potential wrongdoing and has considered EOC. The EOC for flex conduit resulted in an action to inspect 100% of those that are accessible. For those that are not accessible, an engineering evaluation was planned. In addition, PERs were being initiated for individual issues in this area.
Additional actions included craft training, procedural improvements, establishing a match mark process for marking components after these have been tightened, initiation of a process for enhanced field monitoring for tightness, and confirming that walkdown processes are in place to inspect these types of issues. The primary walkdown process for loose, damaged and missing parts had not yet begun and associated craft training had not been completed at the time of this inspection. Further NRC inspections are planned in this area. The applicants current actions are considered acceptable and planned actions should identify and correct/evaluate other problems, if properly implemented.
- (2) Use of Operating Experience The inspectors determined that the applicants measures used to identify, evaluate and incorporate applicable industry and operating experience (I&OE) information into the corrective action program contained processes for including vendor recommendations and internally generated lessons learned. The I&OE information was collected, evaluated, and communicated to the affected internal stakeholders as specified in TVA and Bechtel procedures. The inspectors determined that appropriate corrective actions were developed and taken for the sample of I&OE problem evaluation reports reviewed for the Watts Bar Unit 2 Construction Completion Project.
- (3) Safety Conscious Work Environment (SCWE)
The inspectors reviewed several anonymous PERs and PERs that either referred to the employee concerns program or PERs generated as a result of employee concerns. The inspectors also interviewed senior employee concerns coordinators from both TVA and Bechtel. The inspectors determined that TVAs and Bechtels employee concern programs were adequate. The senior employee concerns coordinators expressed knowledge of the employee concerns program and the ability to raise safety related concerns through various available means. The inspectors noted that the employee concerns program staff provide several training sessions they provide employee concerns program information in newsletters, and they also walk around the site frequently, talk daily to staff, and attend several meetings to ensure that staff are aware of the employee concerns programs and know how to raise concerns if necessary. Also, there appeared to be strong management support for both employee concerns programs.
- (4) Corrective Action Program Performance Insights The sample of audits, assessments, and surveillances reviewed by the inspectors confirmed that management and quality personnel actively conducted observations and effectiveness reviews of the corrective action program. These program assessments concluded that overall, the corrective action program was effectively implemented. The applicant continues to track and trend issues, run summary reports on the trend data, and present results to management in several meetings, such as the site status meeting, CCMRC, etc. Also, management showed support for this process and the inspectors noted that the corrective action backlog had been greatly reduced since the last PI&R inspection.
- (5) Corrective Action Program Effectiveness As discussed above, in general, the applicants CAP was effective and adequate. The inspectors did observe where some PERs were lacking detail. The inspectors also observed that in some cases it took too long to make procedure revisions. However, the inspectors did not find any significant technical issues with the CAP effectiveness, and none of the examples the inspectors observed resulted in more than minor considerations.
Also, during the assessment period, inspectors identified examples where PERs were not initiated for issues involving work that was still in progress or that did not involve specific hardware issues. Although no significant problems were noted, this observation is indicative of a vulnerability that may preclude the applicant from entering issues into the corrective action program and addressing broader non-hardware issues that may warrant corrective actions such as procedure, training, or process deficiencies. The URI identified in this report is one example of this issue.
c. Conclusions
As documented above, the inspectors determined that implementation of the CAP for the Watts Bar Unit 2 construction completion project was generally adequate, with exceptions to the areas previously discussed. The threshold for initiating PERs was appropriate, PERs were categorized in accordance with their significance, and problem evaluations were effective in identifying appropriate corrective actions.
In regards to maintaining a Safety Conscious Work Environment, the inspectors determined that TVA and Bechtel had established an acceptable program and environment for allowing employees to identify quality or safety-related concerns.
IV. OTHER ACTIVITES OA.1.1 (Closed) Non-Cited Violation (NCV) 05000391/2011604-02: Failure to Maintain Adequate Design Specifications
a. Inspection Scope
Background: This issue involved the inappropriate use of Type 410 stainless steel for check valve internal parts highlighted in NRC Bulletin 89-02. This issue was documented in PER 356559. The applicant failed to preclude use of this type material in the design specifications.
Inspection Activities: The inspectors reviewed the applicants corrective action documented in PER 356559 to determine if the applicant appropriately resolved the concern in a timely manner. The applicants actions included correction of the specifications and conducting an extent of condition review of check valves to confirm the wrong material was not used. Further NRC inspections later identified that additional documents needed correction which was documented as NCV 05000391/2012608-02 (ADAMS Accession Number ML12319A368), Failure to Take Adequate Corrective Action Associated with NCV 391/2011604-02 (ADAMS Accession Number ML12167A212). The applicants actions for this problem included correction of the additional documents to preclude use of the wrong material. These actions were documented in PERs 605338 and 686961. The inspectors reviewed the applicants actions and confirmed these were completed.
b. Observations and Findings
No findings of significance were identified. The applicant has taken appropriate corrective actions to address both NCVs.
c. Conclusions
Based on the activities reviewed, the inspectors concluded that the NCV can be closed.
V. Management Meetings X.1
Exit Meeting Summary
On April 26, 2013, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. Zeringue and other members of his staff. Proprietary information reviewed during the inspection was returned and no proprietary information was included in this inspection report.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Partial List of Persons Contacted
Applicant personnel
- D. Charlton, Licensing, TVA, Unit 2
- B. Heinmiller, CAP Manager, Bechtel
- Y. Hink, Employee Concerns, Bechtel
- R. Traugott, Employee Concerns, TVA, Unit 2
- J. Martin, Quality Assurance Manager, Bechtel
- I. Zeringue, Engineering and Construction General Manager, TVA, Unit 2
- E. Heinrich, Project Control Specialist, TVA
- E. Hicks, Preop / Startup, Bechtel
- D. Morgan, Field Engineering, Bechtel
Inspection Procedure Used
IP 35007 Quality Assurance Program Implementation during Construction
List of Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed
Opened
05000391/2013613-01 URI Potential Inadequate Corrective Actions for
Piping Misalignment
Opened and Closed
None
Discussed
None
Closed
05000391/2011604-02 NCV Failure to Maintain Adequate Design Specifications
List of Documents Reviewed
Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs)
551507 Redesign Motor Driven LCV Platform
558846 Trend PER: PER Negative Trend Regarding WBN-2 ESQ Documentation
567544 CCS SFPC Isolation Valve 0-FCV-70-194-B Located on Train 2A is Train 2B
Powered
578074 Historical Rebar Damage, Ground Wire Damage, and Chipped Concrete
588880 Non-ASME Safety Related Components were not Replaced with ASME Material
594311 No Impact Review Performed for Requirement Deviating from the BQAM
596357 DCA 58777-001 was not Revised to Incorporate the Design Change Approved by
an SDDR
597961 PER Action Closed Without Additional Actions Created for All Conditions
26084 SA WBN2-CAP-12-1 Identified Improper Closure of PER 521584
2829 2-RTV-1-277 (CS Valve) Needs Seat Pitting Defects Evaluated/Repaired
633616 Upper Ice Condenser Deck Doors Blocked by Air Handling Unit
637891 Service Request for Deficiency in Stress Calculation 06002500601 Rev.004 and
06002500602 Rev.004
639185 Ineffective and/or Lack of Recurrence Controls for PER 257379 Corrective
Actions
651792 Historical Issue: Discrepancies between Drawing and As-Constructed
Configurations
656081 Calculations in Support of FCRs are not Being Issued Prior to the Final
Disposition of the FCRs
663692 Unit 1 DCN 58387 Terminated Conductors on 125V Vital Battery BD III Points
Reserved by U2 DCN 59456
675294 ASME, Lay-up of Piping not Per 25402-000-GPP-0000-N1304 Rev. 3 and N3M-
935 Rev. 3
680826 Inspection of Entire Sense Lines May not have been Performed
685068 EDCRs were Closed Prior to Completion of Construction Work as Identified on
Work Scope Statements
687169 Excess Letdown Heat Exchanger Anchor Needs Washers to Hold Down
687176 PER 683814 Closed Without Issue Resolved
617956 Electrical Near Miss - 2A2-A 480 Volt Shutdown Board
29135 Potential Adverse Trend with EDCRs Being Closed Without Complete
Implementation
654404 ASME Package Review
635002 Possible Improper Anchor Bolt Installation on (2) HVAC Supports
330697 Failure to Pull Cables 0FBT5250, 5251, 5264, And 5265
695726 QC Rejection of Final for Grouting of Sleeve A16984 A/B
581139 TVA QA Oversight in Unit 2 Annulus (Loose Bolts)
641725 ASME Hardware Non-Conformance System 062
615657 Improvements Needed to Prevent Recurrence of Missed QC Holdpoints
615681 ASME Section III Work Order Processed asSection XI
648507 ASME Hardware Non Conformance: 2-DRV-74-0540 Installed Incorrect Valve
680253 NRC Identified, RWST Flow Fill Material 28 Day Test Results did not Meet
Strength Requirements
2420 Construction Startup Organization Breakdown Identified - Testing
706112 ASME Hardware Non-Conformance SYS 062/070 FBOS-2-70-F-9-13 at 2-HTX-
2-0066 Misaligned
533419 WBN-2-HTX-072-0002A-A Upper Restraint Steel Misaligns with Replacement
Shell Seismic Lugs
597932 ASME Harware Non-Conformance WBN-2-RFV-062-0649 Procured with
Misaligned Outlet Flange
647822 ASME Related, Historical: CL.2 TVA CL. C WBN-2-HTX-062-0124-CCS Pipe to
Flange Misalignment
695067 ASME III CL.2 Sys 062/070 WBN-2-HTX-062-0124 Non-Regen Letdown HTX
Misaligned Bolt Holes
706112 ASME Harware Non Conformance Sys 062/070 FBOS-2-F-9-13 at 2HTX-062-
006 Misaligned
28852 Piping Misalignment is a Major Cause of Pump and Seal Reliability Problems
584243 Adverse Trend in Number of Loose Bolting and Clamps Found in the Field
28455 MGT-0003 Procedure Interpretation Causing PER Closure Issues
649340 PER Corrective Action Plans not Approved by Managers/Supervisors
684422 Subcontractor (Basic-PSA, Inc.) Currently Working to Unapproved Procedure
Revisions
530199 Interim Actions not Documented for PER 491542
606807 Part 21- Event Number 48164
21780 Potential Weakness Identified in Mechanical Support Installations Based on QC
Reject Rate
2883 Lost Traceability on Box Hanger
2944 Material Transfer to WO Subdivided not Verified by QC
633612 Work Performed on Incorrect Component
637151 QC Inspector Involvement in SR 634881
641770 QC Involvement in PER 638512
685079 Improper Thread Engagement
653077 NRC Identified - Procedure NC PP-13, NRC Reporting Requirements
656115 WBN Review Masoneilan Evaluation 12-04 10CFR21 Communication
2434 WBC Review/Evaluate NRC IN 2012-01 Seismic Considerations - Tanks
2436 WBC Review NRC IN 2012-11 Failure of Capacitors Due To Age
2440 WBC Review NRC IN 2012-14 MOV Inoperable due to Stem-Disc Separation
2442 WBC Review NRC IN 2012-17 - CMTR and Age-Hardened Concrete
Compressive Strength in Calculations
647845 NRC Part 21 2012-048 - Fisher Controls International 9200 Butterfly Valves
656115 WBN Review Masoneilan Evaluation 12-04 10CFR21 Communication
581850 Improper Entry on Work Order 534660 Required Reading Procedures not Assigned Correctly in eTrack
561608 Complaint on Unit 2 Safety Department
571889 Concerns with TVA Evaluators Creating Unsafe Environment
590752 Concerns on Identifying ASME Docs Submitted to BSL-EDMS
2100 Issues with WBN2 Supervisor
617312 Bechtel Eng. is both Inept and Incompetent
20518 FCRs for Conduit Work Are Violating the FCR & CAP Procedures
2426 Conduit Support #113743398-22 has Visible Run on Baseplate
26063 Configuration Control Lost on Penetration Tags
654425 Possible Non-Conformance with Procedure
2510 PDF Files in BSL should have OCR Application
670847 QC Inspector Qualifications
678604 QA Incentive Plan
680202 Supervisor Employee Discussion about Safety Issue
687811 Management does not Allow Craft to Exercise ALARA
585047 Initials and Dates Documented in Work Order not Confirmed
403095 NRC Review of Commercial Grade Dedication Process for WBN Unit 2
613858 Learning Opportunities from Self Assessments WBC-SYS-S-12-001 and 002
21813 ASME Related Hardware Non Conformance for Soft Seat Valve Replacement
24162 Self Assessment Recommendation Regarding Unique Identification of ABSCE
Boundary Interface Points
24164 Incomplete Actions for PER 460344
29849 Revise Engineering Disposition for PER 520828 2848 QA-0 Tubing Fittings may have been Installed on U2 SR Equipment
647189 Timeliness in Getting Some Safety-Related HX and Piping into a Proper Layup
State is Insufficient
654443 Incorrect QA Level Belts Installed on RHR Pump Room Cooler
654476 RHR Heat Exchanger Flange Face Indications
659314 Large Amount of Grindings and other Debris Found at 2-FCV-63-11
549197 Flex Conduit Connections are not Tightened in Accordance with MAI-3.1
584243 Adverse Trend in Number of Loose Bolting and Clamps
25257 Oversight Observations of ERCW Flange Bolting in Lower Containment
641770 QC Inspector Involvement in PER 638512
641097 Pipe Support 2-70-281 Final Inspection Found Loose Locknuts and 9/16 Holes
not Documented on DRA
673393 Loose Bolting on Flange Joints for System WBN065
684613 Self-Assessment Identified Issues with Cause Evaluation and Extent of Condition
for PER 625257
695031 Loose Support Bolting
541641 NRC Concern Regarding Remote Valve Operators (NCV 2012603-02)
553405 Review of NRC Non-Cited Violation 2012603-02
356559 Type 410 Stainless Steel Recurrence Controls for IEB 89-02 (NCV 2011604-02)
605368 NEDP-8 Revision 20 Contains an Apparent Error (NCV 2012608-02)
686961 Corrective Actions for NRC NCV did not Address All Aspects of NCV (NCV
2012608-02)
Service Requests (SRs)
677234 Missing Data Sheets in Work Order 687633 2-CKV-33-797 is Incorrectly Classified in MEL
687694 ASME III SYS 062/070 WBN-2-HTX-062-0124 Sized C.S. Studs in Tubesheet
685846 Damaged Conductor Insulation
704754 CCS (SYS 70) Flanged Inlet Piping-Cold Sprung against 2B RHR Inlet Flanged
Nozzle
685106 RPVH Mirror Installation
685623
- W.O. 111572543 - While Preparing for Closure, an Attachment N was Found
Without Proper QC Notification
686051 Misinterpretation of MAI 3.2 on WO 114 375 599
638512 TVA Oversight of Unit 2 Containment Air Vent Clean Up Units
Test Deficiency Notices13-072 Cooler had High Vibrations; 3/13/2013
13-073 Wire Lug to Power on Light in MCCC Broke; 3/14/2013
13-077 Contacts 1 & 2 Found Normally Open but should be Normally Closed; 3/21/2013
13-091 High Vibration Measurements; 3/28/2013
13-097 Interpanel Wiring Incorrect; 4/18/2013
TVA Over, Short, Damaged, and Discrepant (OSDD)
40327 Clamp Pipe, QA-1, Support; Report date: 10/31/12
45727 Damper Mechanical, QA-1; Report date: 2/27/13
40431 Anchor, Concrete/Expansion, QA-1; Report date: 11/2/12
48429 Kit Parts, QA-1, Flange; Report date: 4/22/13
47329 Pipe Seamless, QA-1; Report date: 4/1/13
Procedures and Programs
25402-MGT-0003, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 15, 10/11/2012
25402-MGT-0004, Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, Rev. 4, 02/05/2013
NC-PP-3, Watts Bar Unit 2 Corrective Action Program, Rev. 15, 11/28/2012
25402-000-GPP-000-N6104, Materials Receiving, Rev 8, 3/29/13
25402-000-GPP-0000-N1206, Work Order Processing, Rev. 15, 3/27/2012
25402-QCD-002, Guide for Evaluating QC Performance, Rev 3, 1/22/13
Other
Test Deficiency Notice Trends; November, 2012 through March, 2013
QC Inspection Log; week of 11/12/2012 through 11/18/2012
QC Inspection Log; week of 4/15/2013 through 4/21/2013
QC Reject Metrics; week of 11/12/2012 through 11/18/2012
QC Reject Metrics; week of 4/15/2013 through 4/21/2013
Project Quality Assurance Program Status Report, 4th Quarter 2012, 2/14/13
NC-WB-12-009, Quality Assurance (QA) Oversight Report, 8/07/12
WB-NC-12-013, Quality Assurance (QA) Oversight Report, 11/08/12
NC-WB-13-003, Quality Assurance Yearly Oversight Analysis Report, 2/07/13
25402-WBN-SR-12-2204, Monthly Corrective Action Review For April 2012, 6/07/12
25402-WBN-SR-12-2302, Monthly Corrective Action Review For July 2012, 9/20/12
25402-WBN-SR-12-2376, Monthly Corrective Action Review For October 2012, 11/30/12
25402-WBN-SR-13-2462, Monthly Corrective Action Review For December 2012, 2/06/13
25402-WBN-SR-13-2481, PER 378571 Corrective Action 378571-40 Review (Backshift),
2/21/13
25402-WBN-SR-13-2500, Monthly Corrective Action Review For January 2013, 2/27/13
25402-WBN-SR-13-2514, Corrective Action Review Requested by TVA, 3/01/13
25402-WBN-AR-12-0005, Audit Report: Corrective Action and Non-conformances (September
24, 2012 through October 4, 2012, Rev. 0, 11/01/12
NC-WB-12-008, Quality Assurance Assessment Report - PER Backlog, 7/19/12
WBN2-CAP-12-1, WBN U2 Corrective Action Program Self Assessment from 10/01/2012
through 10/18/2012, 10/30/12
WBN2-CAP-13-1, WBN U2 Corrective Action Program Self Assessment from 1/14/2013 through
1/25/2013, 2/14/13
WB2 CAP Metrix (February 13)
Bechtel CAP Status Report (for February 2013)
List of Acronyms
CAP Corrective Action Program
CCMRC Construction Completion Management Review Committee
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
EOC Extent of Condition
I&OE Industry and Operating Experience
IP Inspection Procedure (NRC)
NCV Non-Cited Violation
NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission
OSDD Over, Short, Damaged, and Discrepant
PARS Publicly Available Records
PER Problem Evaluation Report
PI&R Problem Identification and Resolution
PRC Project Review Committee
QA Quality Assurance
QAP Quality Assurance Program
QC Quality Control
RFI Request for Information
SCWE Safety Conscious Work Environment
SR Service Request
TDN Test Deficiency Notice
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
URI Unresolved Item
WBN Watts Bar Nuclear Plant