ML20247K388

Notice of Violation from Insp on 890201-28.Violation Noted: Torquing Requirements Not Adhered to When Coupling Reassembled on 890216 & on 890204,personnel Did Not Place LPSI B Pump Switch to Off Position Prior to Pump A/B Test

ML20247K388
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	03/28/1989
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:
Shared Package
ML20247K361	List: ML20247K355 ML20247K388 ML20247K395
References
50-382-89-06, 50-382-89-6, NUDOCS 8904050236
Download: ML20247K388 (2)

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APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Louisiana Power & Light Company Docket: 50-382 Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 Operating License: NPF-38 During an NRC inspection conducted February 1-28, 1989, one violation of NRC requirements was identified. The violation involved several examples of failure to follow procedures. In accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1988)3 the violation is listed below:

Failure to Follow Procedures Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 and the Approved Quality Assurance Plan for Waterford 3 require that activities affecting quality be prescribed by documented instructions, procedures, or drawings.

Contrary to the above, three examples of failure to adhere to procedures are delineated below:

1. Work Authorization 01028798 required the B auxiliary component

! cooling water (ACCW) pump coupling to be reassembled per B&W Pumps Instruction Manual 457000254.

Contrary to the torquing requirements included in and referenced by B&W Pumps Instruction Manual 457000254, the torquing requirements were not adhered to when the coupling was reassembled on February 16, 1989.

2. Procedure UNT-5-003, Revision 7, " Clearance Request, Approval, and Release," requires release and removal of a red danger tag before operating the attached valve.

Contrary to the above, on February 15, 1989, a maintenance technician operated danger tagged Valve CVC-189 A/B (Charging Pump A/B drain line). <

3. Step 12 of Attachment 10.3 to Procedure OP-903-011, Revision 4, "High Pressure Safety Injection Pump Preservice Operability Check,"

requires placing the B low pressure safety injection (LPSI) pump switch to "0FF" prior to performing a test start of the A/B high pressure safety injection (HPSI) pump.

Contrary to the above, on February 4,1989, operating personnel did i not place the B LPSI pump switch to "0FF" prior to a test start of l the A/B HPSI pump. l This is a Severity Level IV violation. (Supplements)(382/8906-01)

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. ,a Pursuant-to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Louisiana Power & Light Company is hereby required to submit to this office, wjthin 30 days of the date of the letter. transmitting this Notice, a written statement or explanation in reply, .

including for each violation: (1) the reason for the violation if admitted, i the corrective' steps which have been taken and the results achieved, 1 the corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations,' and '

the date when full compliance will be achieved. Where good cause-is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.

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Dated at Arlington,- Tex ,

this,7fdday of 989 l

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