ML20205K062
| ML20205K062 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png |
| Issue date: | 02/24/1986 |
| From: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Dewitt R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20205K066 | List: |
| References | |
| EA-86-013, EA-86-13, NUDOCS 8602270094 | |
| Download: ML20205K062 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000155/1985014
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February 24, 1986
Docket No. 50-155
License No. DPR-6
EA 86-13
Consumers Power Company
ATTN:
Mr. R. B. DeWitt'
Vice President
Nuclear Operations
212 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
Gentlemen:
Subject:
NOTICE OF VIOLATION (Inspection Report No. 50-155/85014).
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted during the period
July 30, 1985 through October 31, 1985, at Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant of
ac.tivities authorized by NRC Operating License No. DPR-6.
The inspection
identified several violations of NRC requirements.
An Enforcement Conference
was held with you and nembers of your staff on December 5, 1985, to discuss
the violations, their causes, your corrective actions, and NRC enforcement
options.
The violations, identified as a result of two separate incidents, were
of particular concern because they involved numerous examples of personnel
errors, failures to follow procedures, and a significant lack of management
control over plant maintenance and repair activities.
On September 10, 1985, a maintenance supervisor received a work authorization
to repack the steam isolation valve for the steam seal regulator and air ejector,
CV-4104.
However, on September 11, 1985, as a result of a failura to positirely
identify the valve, repairmen disassembled and repacked CV-4106, the wrong valve.
By fortunate coincidence, the isolation for CV-4104 also provided isolation for
CV-4106 thereby averting possible serious consequences.
On September 25, 1985, the improper identification of a valve by supervisory
personnel, as well as repairmen, resulted in individuals disassembling the wrong
valve on a system that had not been depressurized.
As a result, pressure from
the refueling shield blew out the valve's internals and discharged approximately
1,400 gallons of water onto the pump room floor.
Because the repairmen failed
to promptly notify the control room, it took an estimated 35 minutes before the
leak was isolated.
After reviewing the inspection findings, the NRC staff has concluded that these
two occurrences resulted directly from a failure of supervisory personnel and
repairmen to follow administrative and maintenance procedures.
It is fortuitous
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that the consequences of these events were not more serious.
It is essential
that in the future, licensee management take an active role in ensuring that
administrative and maintenance procedures are understood and followed.
In accordance with the " General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC
Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1985) the violations have been
classified in the aggregate as a Severity Level III problem.
Normally a civil
penalty is considered for a Severity Level III violation or problem.
However,
after consultation with the Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement, I
have decided that a civil penalty will not be proposed in this case.
In making
this decision, I have considered your prior good performance in the general area
of concern and your extensive and comprehensive corrective actions that you
described during the December 5,1985 Enforcement Conference.
These corrective
actions included:
counseling of personnel, component identification, training,
upgrading of procedures, disciplinary action, and involvement by corporate
management in control of maintenance activities.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions
specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response.
In your response,
you should document the specific actions taken and any additional actions you
plan to prevent recurrence. After reviewing your response to this Notice,
including your proposed corrective actions, the NRC will determine whether
further NRC enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with NRC
regulatory requirements.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosures-
will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this Notice, are 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.
Sincerely,
Criginal cip,cd y
A. Cart Pavic
James G. Keppler
Regional Administrator
Enclosures:
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2.
Inspection Report
No. 50-155/85014(DRP)
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Mr. Kenneth W. Berry, Director
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Licensing Fee Management Branch
Resident Inspector, RIII
Ronald Callen, Michigan
Public Service Commission
Nuclear Facilities and
Environmental Monitoring
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