Information Notice 1990-60, Availability of Failure-Data in the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program

Availability of Failure-Data in the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program

ML031130262
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Issue date:	09/20/1990
From:	Rossi C Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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IN-90-060, NUDOCS 9009140244
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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 September 20, 1990

NRC INFORMATION NOTICE NO. 90-60: 'AVAILABILITY OF FAILJRE-DATA IN THE

GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY DATA EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Addressees

All holders of-operating licenses or construction permits for nuclear power

reactors.

Purpose

This information n'otice is intended to provide information relative to the

availability of data on engineering', metrology, material problem (failure

experience), and reliability/maintainability through the Government-Industry

Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).' It is expected that recipients will review the

information for applicability to their facilities and consider actions, as '

appropriate. 'However, suggestions contained in this information notice do not

constitute NRC requirements; therefore, no specific action or written response

is required.

Background:

During the past several years, the nuclear industry has uncovered an increasing

number of instances where counterfeit, fraudulent, and substandard parts have

been supplied for use in nuclear power plant systems. The NRC has informed the

nuclear industry of instances through information notices and bulletins. In

addition, the NRC'staff has been meeting' with other government agencies to

determine the extent of the problem with fraudulent and substandard parts and to

exchange information that may be relevant to the nuclear and other industries.

Several government agencies have indicated that the GIDEP system is a primary

mechanism within their agencies and respective industries for disseminating

information regarding problem parts and suppliers. The NRC became a member of

the GIDEP system in the fall of 1989. Since then, all bulletins;and informa- tionrnotices have been included in the GIDEP database for use by other govern- ment agencies and industries.

Discussion:

The GIDEP system is a government-sponsored program designed' to facilitate the

exchange of data between government and industry relating to the design, production, and operation of equipment and associated research. The system is

intended to reduce or eliminate expenditures of time and money by making broader

use of existing knowledge. The system is a forum to exchange information on

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IN 90-60

September 20, 1990 problems; to provide data on the teist'ing',approval, and reliability of products;

and to provide procedures and reports' on'proddctsiand"processes.

GIDEP maintains and operates fo6f daita interchanges. (engineering, metrology, .

material problems,-and reliab~i-i'ty/miintainability). Of p~imary interest to60'

the nuclear industry is the material problem data interchange which contains

objective failure experience information on sigpificant prob'lems that may

affect other GIDEP'participants. Failure experience'infortmation'iis"continually

being collected on parts, components, materials, safety and health hazards, and

test instrumentation. The information is included iiidati she'ets "dOstributed

as ALERTS, SAFETY'-ALERTS, PROBLEM ADVISORIES, AGENCY ACTION'NOT CES, and

DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES that provide the 'participants'wlth rapid

identification of actual and possible problems with parts, components, manufacturing processes, test equipment, and safety conditions. Th.NRCmaterial, has

been placing information notices and bulletins into the GIDEPm44t60ri0l problem

data interchange as Agency Action Notices. -

Participation in the GIDEP system isivoluntary. Each partictpatifust be

willing'to Actively exchange data appropriate to the system andwto evaluate

its effectiveness to his or her organization. More information i'eOarding.

participation in the program may be obtained from:

GIDEP Operations Center.

Corona, California 91720-5000

(714) 736-4677 This information notice requires no-specific action or written .reponse.

you have any fquestions about the information in this' notice, please contactIf the

technical contactlisted below or the appropriate NRR project manage".

Charles E. Rossi, Director.,

• .Division of Operational Events 4ssessment

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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Teclntc'al Contact: Walter Haass, NRR ' "

-* (301) 492-3219 Attachment: List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

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Attachment 1 IN 90-60 -

September 20, 1990 .

LIST OF RECENTLY ISSUED

NRC INFORMATIQN NOTICES

Information Date of

Notice No. Subject Issuance Issued to

90-59 Errors In the Use of 9/17/90 All medical

Radioactive 'iodine-131 licensees.

90-58 ' Improper Handling of 9/11/90 All NRC medical

Ophthalmic Strontium-90 licensees.

'BetaRadiation Applicators

90-57 Substandard, Refurbished 9/5/90 All holders of OLs

Potter & Brumfield Relays or CPs for nuclear

Misrepresented As New power reactors.

90-56 Inadvertent Shipment of A 9/4/90 All U.S. Nuclear

Radioactive Source In A Regulatory Com- Container Thought To Be mission (NRC)

Empty licensees.

90-55 Recent Operating Experi- ,8/31/90 , -,AJl holders of OLsi

ence on Loss'd6f Reactor  ; or CPs for nuclear

Coolant Inventory While power reactors.

In A Shutdown Condition

83-44 Potential Damage to 8/30/90 All holders of OLs

Supp. 1 Redundant Safety Equip- or CPs for nuclear

ment As A Result of power reactors.

backflow Through the

Equipment and Floor Drain

System

90-54 Summary of Requalification 8/28/90 All holders of OLs

Program Deficiencies or CPs for nuclear

power reactors.

89-18 Criminal Prosecution of 8/24/90 All holders of OLs- ;',

Supp. 1 Wrongdoing Committed by or CPs for nMucrouf- Suppliers of Nuclear power redCtors.

Products or Services

OL

0 Operating License

CP = Construction Permit

IN 90-60

September 20, 1990 problems; to provide data on the testing, approval, and reliability of products;

and to provide procedures and reports on products and processes.

GIDEP maintains and operates four data interchanges (engineering, metrology, material problems, and reliability/maintainability). Of primary interest to

the nuclear industry is the material problem data interchange which contains

objective failure experience information on significant problems that may

affect other GIDEP participants. Failure experience information is continually

being collected on parts, components, materials, safety and health hazards, and

test instrumentation. The information is included in data sheets distributed

as ALERTS, SAFETY-ALERTS, PROBLEM ADVISORIES, AGENCY ACTION NOTICES, and

DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES that provide the participants with rapid

identification of actual and possible problems with parts, components, material, manufacturing processes, test equipment, and safety conditions. The NRC has

been placing information notices and bulletins Into the GIDEP material problem

data interchange as Agency Action Notices.

Participation in the GIDEP system is voluntary. Each participant must be

willing to actively exchange data appropriate to the system and to evaluate

its effectiveness to his or her organization. More information regarding

participation in the program may be obtained from:

Mr. James C. Richards, Program Director

GIDEP Operations Center

Corona, California 91720-5000

(714) 736-4677 This information notice requires no specific action or written response. If

you have any questions about the information in this notice, please contact the

technical contact listed below or the appropriate NRR project manager.

Odginal Signed by

Aharles E. Rossi

Char es E. Rossi, Director

Division of Operational Events Assessment

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Walter Haass, NRR

(301) 492-3219 Attachment: List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

• Previously concurred.

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OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

Document Name: IN 90-60

IN 90-XX

August xx, 1990 GIDEP maintains and operates four data interchanges. The Material Problem Data

interchange contains objective failure experience information on significant

problems that may affect other GIDEP participants. Failure experience informa- tion is continually being collected on parts, components, materials, fluids, safety and health hazards, and test instrumentation. The information is included

in data sheets distributed as ALERTS, SAFETY-ALERTS, PROBLEM ADVISORIES, AGENCY

ACTION NOTICES, and DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES that provide the partici- pants with rapid identification of actual and possible problems with parts, components, material, manufacturing processes, test equipment, and safety

conditions. The NRC has been placing information notices and bulletins into

the GIDEP material problem database as Agency Action Notices.

Participation in the GIDEP system is voluntary. Each participant must be

willing to actively exchange data appropriate to the system and to evaluate

its effectiveness to his or her organization. More information regarding

participation in the program may be obtained from:

Mr. James C. Richards, Program Director

GIDEP Operations Center

Corona, California 91720-5000

(714) 736-4677 This information notice requires no specific action or written response.

If you have any questions about its contents, please telephone the technical

contact listed below.

Charles E. Rossi, Director

Division of Operational Events Assessment

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Walter Haass, NRR

(301) 492-3219 Attachment: List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

• Previously concurred.

OFC :SPS:VIB:DRIS:NRR:C:SPS:DRIS:NRR:C:VIB:DRIS:NRR:D:DRIS:NRR :OGC:Rfl 3 :DOEA:NRR

NAME :WPHaass:jeh* :GCwalina* :EWBrach* :BKGrimes* :CBerlinger :ERossi

DATE :08/14/90 :08/15/90 :08/20/90 :08/22/90  : '1/0/90  : /90

OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

Document Name: WALTERS' INFORMATION NOTICE

IN 90-XX

August xx, 1990 There are four data interchanges operated and maintained GIDEP. The

Material Problem Data interchange contains objective fai e experience

information on significant problems that may affect GIEP participants.

Failure experience information is continually being o ol parts, ccxponents, materials, fluids, safety and health baz ds, and test instrumient- ation. The information is included in data sherets stributed as ALERTS,

SAFETY-ALERTS, PELE)LM ADVISCRIES, AGENCY ACTION ICES, and DIMINISHIN

G SOURCES that provide the participan with rapid identification

of a~by*1 and potential problems on parts, , material, Moo manufacturing

test equipment and safety co tions- Ji The NRC information notices

and have been placed into the GIDEP t problem database as

Agency Action ices./

Participation in th system is volun . Each participant must be

willing to actively e data appropr to the system and to evaluate

its effectiveness to his organiza . More inforation regarding

participation in the program be ed from:

Mr. James C .,Program Director

GIDEP Oeain tne

Corona, Califo 720-5000

(714) 736-4677 this i nformation notice requires specific or written response.

If you have any questions about s contents, p1 telephone the technical

contact listed below.

/ Charles E. Rs SPRrco

Division of Operati Events Assessment

Office of Nuclear

Technical Contacts Walter s, NRR

(301)i492-3219

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OEICIAL COPY

Document u: WALTERS' INFON4ATION NOTICE

IN 90-XX

August xx, 1990 There are four data interchanges operated and maintained by GIDEP. The

Material Problem Data interchange contains objective failure experience

information on significant problems that may affect other GIDEP participants.

Failure experience information is continually being collected on parts, components, materials, fluids, safety and health hazards, and test instrument- ation. The information is included in data sheets distributed s ALERTS,

SAF TY-ALERTS, PROBLEM ADVISORIES, AGENCY ACTION NOTICES, an IMINISHING

MAN TURING SOURCES that provide the participants with r d identification

of act 1 and potential problems on parts, components, mn rial, manufacturing

processe test equipment and safety conditions. The information notices

and bulletss have been placed into the GIDEP materi problem database as

Agency Actio Notices.

Participation i he GIDEP system is voluntary. ach participant must be

willing to active exchange data appropriate o the system and to evaluate

its effectiveness to is or her organizatio More information regarding

participation in the p ram may be obtain from:

Mr. Jazs C. Richar s, Program Director

GIDEP 0eations nter

Corona, C ifora 91720-5000

(714) 736- 7 This information notice require specific action or written response.

If you have any questions abo its ntents, please telephone the technical

contact listed below.

Char E. Rossi, Director

Divisi of Operational Events Assessment

Office o Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical Contact:

alter Haass, NRR

(301) 492-3219 OFC :SPS :R I:NRR:C:SPS:DRIS:NRR:C:VIB:DrRIS:NRR:D:DRIS:NRR :OG :NR

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