ML20199C873
| ML20199C873 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 06/13/1986 |
| From: | Zech G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | Francois E VELAN VALVE CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20199C876 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900346 NUDOCS 8606180280 | |
| Download: ML20199C873 (3) | |
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June 13, 1986 Docket No. 99900346/86-01 Velan Valve Corporation ATTN: Mr. E. I. Francois Vice President, Quality Assurance Avenue C, Griswold Industrial Park Williston, Vermont 05495 Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. J. T. Conway of this office on March 24-27, 1986, of your facilities at Williston, Vermont, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, associated with the manufacture of nuclear valves and to the discussions of our findings with you and members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
This inspection was made as a result of the receipt of 10 CFR Part 50.55(e) reports from Gulf States Utilities Company relating to oversized springs in piston check valves, torque switch settings and high stall torque on operators and motors supplied with motor-operated valves, short hanger block bolts, and leaking swing check valves; and 10 CFR Part 21 reports from (a) Toledo Edison relating to check valve disc binding, and (b) Tennessee Valley Authority relating to incomplete disc openings for stop check valves.
In addition, the inspection was conducted to review manufacturing records and gather data on design changes, recommended maintenance programs and vendor / licensee interface pertaining to swing check valves. Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of an examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspector.
During the inspection it was found that the implementation of your QA program failed to meet certain NRC requirements. A significant item included a failure to correctly identify weld rods in a drying oven. The specific finding and reference to the pertinent requirement is identified in the enclosure to this letter.
l Please provide us within 30 days of this letter a written statement containing:
(1) a description of steps that have been or will be taken to correct this item; (2) a description of steps that have been or will be taken to prevent recurrence; and (3) the date your corrective actions and preventive measures were or will be completed.
Consideration may be given to extending your response time for good cause shown.
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Velan Valve Corporation June 13, 1986 The response requested by this letter is not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, Fa Gary. Zech, C f
Vendor Progra ranch Division of Quality Assurance, Vendor and Technical Training Center Programs Office of Inspection and Enforcement n
Enclosures:
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Appendix A-Notice of Nonconformance 2.
Appendix B-Inspection Report No. 99900346/86-01 3.
Appendix C-Inspection Data Sheets (7 pages)
Velan Valve Corporation June 13, 1986 The response requested by this letter is not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Comission's regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased
-to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, Gary G. Zech, Chief Vendor Program Branch Division of Quality Assurance, Vendor and Technical Training Center Programs Office of Inspection and Enforcement
Enclosures:
1.
Appendix A-Notice of Nonconformance 2.
Appendix B-Inspection Report No. 99900346/86-01 3.
Appendix C-Inspection Data Sheets (7 pages)
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