ML18139B744

Responds to NRC 820108 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Repts 50-280/81-33 & 50-281/81-33.Corrective Actions:Purge Valves Closed to Remove Potential for Release Per Abnormal Procedure 5.18

ML18139B744
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Site:	Surry
Issue date:	01/27/1982
From:	Leasburg R VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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R.H. LEASBUBO VICE PRESIDENT January 27, 1982 NucLEA~ OPERATIONS Mr. James P. O'Reilly Serial No. 030 Regional Administrator NO/RMT:acm U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket Nos. 50-280 Region II 50-281 101 Marietta Street, Suite 3100 License Nos. DPR-32 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 DPR-37

Dear Mr. O'Reilly:

We have reviewed your letter of January 8, 1982 in reference to the inspection conducted at Surry Power Station between November 2, 1981 and November 30, 1981 and reported in IE Inspection Report Nos. 50-280/81-33 and 50-281/81-33.

Our response to the specific infraction is attached.

We have determined that no proprietary information is contained in the reports. Accordingly, the Virginia Electric and Power Company has no objection to these inspection reports being made a matter of public disclosure. The information contained in the attached pages is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

cc: Mr. Steven A. Varga, Chief Operating Reactors Branch No. 1 Division of Licensing O_FFICIAL COPY 8202220435 820210

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• NRC COMMENT:

NOTICE OF VIOLATION 50-280/81-33 and 50-281/81-33 Technical Specification 6.4.D requires that procedures provided for actions to be taken for malfunctions of systems or components, including alarms, be followed. Abnormal Procedure 5 .18 specifies isolation of containment purge when radiation monitors RM-259 and RM-260 are inoperable.

Contrary to the above, during cold shutdown on November 13, 1981, Abnormal Procedure 5.18 was not followed in that Unit 2 containment purge valves were not isolated while RM-259 and RM-260 were inoperable.

This is a Severity Level V Violation (Supplement I.E.)

RESPONSE

1. The violation as stated is correct.

2. REASON FOR VIOLATION:

The Supervisor did refer to AP-5.18 when the monitor was removed from service. However, he mistakenly referred to Section 5.2 (The At Power Action) and not the correct Section 5.1 (Purging or Refueling) .

3. CORRECTIVE STEPS WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN AND RESULTS ACHIEVED.

The purge valves were closed when the condition was brought to the Shift Supervisor's attention. The manipulator crane monitor RMS 262 was operable and still capable of tripping the purge valves should radiation conditions increase in value. The purge exhaust was being directed through ventilation treatment filters. The potential for release was removed when the valves were closed. Maintenance was completed on RMS-259/260 and they were returned to service.

4. CORRECTIVE STEPS WHICH WILL BE TAKEN TO AVOID FUTURE VIOLATION.

The importance of insuring that the correct procedure is used was emphasized to all Supervisors. Labels were placed on the monitors indicating the AP's to be utilized should a response be necessary.

This visual aid will assist the operator in selecting the appropriate procedure.

5. DATE WHEN COMPLIANCE WILL BE ACHIEVED.

Full compliance has been achieved .