ML20244D251

Confirms 890427 Enforcement Conference at Region III Ofc to Discuss Apparent Violation Re Inadequate Corrective Action for Previous Equipment Qualification Violation.Provide Handout at Conference Describing Position on Encl Topics

ML20244D251
Person / Time
Site:	Monticello
Issue date:	04/13/1989
From:	Greenman E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Larson C NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
References
NUDOCS 8904210234
Download: ML20244D251 (2)

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i APR 131989 Docket No. 50-263 Northern States Power Company ATTN: Mr. C. E. Larson Vice President, Nuclear  ;

J Generation 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 Gentlemen:

This confirms our plans as discussed between Mr. I. Jackiw of this office and Mr. B. Day of your staff to conduct an Enforcement Conference at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 1989 at the Region III Office in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

The purpose of the Enforcement Conference is to discuss the apparent violation concerning inadequate corrective action for a previous equipmer;t qualification (EQ) violation.

At the Enforcement Conference, you should be prepared to discuss the topics listed in the enclosure to this letter. We request you provide a bandout at the Enforcement Conference that succinctly describes your position (< the discussion topics.

We will gladly discuss any questions you may have regarding this matter.

Sincerely, Qricinal cipod by 2. Il. Torney Edward G. Greenman, Director Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/ enclosure:

W. A. Shamla, Plant Manager DCD/DCB (RIDS)

Licensing Fee Management Branch Resident Inspector, Monticello Resident Inspector, Prairie Island John W. Ferman, Ph.D.,

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1. What controls were established to ensure the effective implementation of equipment qualification (EQ) violation corrective action (procedure, records, training,etc.)?

2. What type of verification was established to ensure that the corrective action was completed?

3. What was the root cause of the failure to correct previous identified weep hole discrepancies for all boxes inside and outside the drywell.

4. What was the root cause of the fef'ure to correct the previously identified Fenwal temperature swi!ah assembly qualification deficiencies.

Your EQ file did not contain adequate qualification for their installed life.

5. What was the root cause of the faure to correct the previously identified Rome SIS cable qualii' .ation deficiencies. Your EQ file did not include a similarity analysis for referenced tests.

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