ML20235F140

Forwards Combined Insp Repts 50-317/87-13 & 50-318/87-14 on 870511-15.Purpose of Insp to Followup NRC Concerns Re Corrective Actions Taken for Environ Qualification Deficiencies in Insp Repts 50-317/87-07 & 50-318/87-08

ML20235F140
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Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	07/01/1987
From:	Wenzinger E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Tiernan J BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
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ML20235F142	List: IR 05000317/1987013 ML20235F140
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See also: IR 05000317/1987013

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Docket / License: 50-317/DPR-53

50-318/DPR-69

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

ATIN: Mr. J. A. Tiernan

Vice President

Nuclear Energy

P. O. Box 1475

Baltimore, Maryland 21203

Gentlemen:

Subject: Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/87-13; 50-318/87-14

This transmits the findings of the May 11-15, 1987 special, announced operational

readiness inspection by Messrs. L. E. Tripp, T. Foley, H. J. Kaplan, S. A. McNeil,

R. J. Paolino, L. Prividy, and C. D. Seller. The inspection findings were dis-

cussed with you and your staff during the course of r.nd at the conclusion of the

inspection.

The purpose of this inspection was to followup NRC concerns with regard to the

corrective actions taken for the previously identified environmental qualification

(EQ) deficiencies (Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/87-07; 50-318/87-08) and 1

the improper use of mechanical, commercial quality (MCQ) replacement fasteners

(UNR 317/87-10-01; 318/87-11-01) prior to permitting restart of Calvert Cliffs,

Units 1 and 2. In addition, an overview audit was performed of Quality Assurance

and of the Engineering Division including its interfaces with the field to assess

whether the EQ and MCQ deficiencies were indicative of generic organizational

problems.

It was determined that the corrective actions for the EQ and MCQ deficiencies were

adequate and appropriate. In addition, no findings were made that would justify

the delay of restart for either unit. However, several significant concerns were

identified regarding identified weaknesses in the engineering area primarily with

respect to lead and system engineers and in engineering communications interfaces

with operations and maintenance.

Though the use of system and lead engineers is a commendable concept, the failure

to procedurally define their duties and responsibilities negates many of the bene-

fits of such a system. This lack of definition combined with the informal, inter-

divisional communications observed at Calvert Cliffs creates the potential for

further instances of inadvertent failure to comply with regulatory or engineering

requirements that cut across interdivisional boundaries.

Management should assess the functions of the lead and system engineers and take

appropriate action to ensure that their duties and responsibilities are properly

defined and that they are provided the appropriate authority to ensure that they

can accomplish their respective tasks. In addition, you should review and assess

your communications and tracking methods for tasks which cut across divisional

bounds and take action as appropriate. You are requested to respond to this letter

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and discuss what actions will be taken to improve the performance of lead and l

system engineers and to upgrade the interdivisional communication and implementa-

tion of engineering and regulatory requirements.

Your cooperation with us in this matter is appreciated.

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Sincerely,

Oristual Sisned Byg

Edward C. Wenzinger, Chief

Projects Branch No. 3

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosure: Combined Inspection Report Nos. 50-317/87-13; 50-318/87-14

cc w/ encl:

M. Bowman, General Supervisor, Technical Services Engineering

Thomas Magette, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations

Public Document Room (PDR)

Local Public Document Room (LPDR)

Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)

NRC Resident Inspector i

State of Maryland (2) l

bcc w/ encl:

Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)  !

Management Assistant, DRMA (w/o enc 1) I

DRP Section Chief

M. McBride, RI, Pilgrim

T. Kenny, SRI, Salem i

S. McNeil, LPM, NRR

Robert J. Bores, DRSS

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