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ACCESSION NBR:9211240307 DOC.DATE: 92/11/19 NOTARIZED: NO DOCKET #

FACIL:50-269 Oconee Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Duke Power Co. 05000269

50-270 Oconee Nuclear Station, Unit 2, Duke Power Co. 05000270

50-287 Oconee Nuclear Station, Unit 3, Duke Power Co. 05000287

50-327 Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Tennessee Valley Auth 05000327

50-328 Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Tennessee Valley Auth 05000328

50-445 Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, Unit 1, Texas U 05000445

50-446 Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, Unit 2, Texas U 05000446 R 50-369 William B. McGuire Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Duke Powe 05000369

50-370 William B. McGuire Nuclear Station, Unit 2, Duke Powe 05000370

50-413 Catawba Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Duke Power Co. 05000413

50-414 Catawba Nuclear Station, Unit 2, Duke Power Co. 05000414 D AUTH.NAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION ANDREWS,S.W. Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION

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-- Cnnlidated Power Supply

November 19, 1992

Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555

Subject: Written Report of a Reportable Defect as Required

by 10 CFR 21

On October 20, 1992 Consolidated Power Supply (CPS), 3556 Mary Taylor Road, Birmingham, AL 35235, notified the

NRC

Operations Center by telephone of a defect in material

supplied to Connex Pipe Systems, Inc., 1115 Gilman Street, Marietta, OH 45750. The material was identified as one piece of a 24" SA182 F316L, 1501 RF blind flange, heat 1460066, heat code 6482. The material was supplied against Connex

order E4210-2, and was manufactured by Texas Metal Works,

Inc., 937 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX, 77704. CPS procured the

material and one test bar from Texas Metal Works (TMW) invoking the TMW Quality Program for traceability of material

while in the TMW facility, without invocation of 10 CFR 21.

CPS applies 10 CFR 21 after completion of all required tests

and inspections. CPS certified the material to ASME Section

III, Class 3, 1983 Edition, Summer 1983 Addenda. The CPS

certification was based on the performance of ASME Code

upgrade activities reflected in NCA-3867.4(e), with chemical

and physical testing being performed by CPS.

The initial concern was identified during the October 12-14,

1992 ASME Survey conducted at CPS. The ASME auditor

questioned the CPS upgrade process utilizing TMW, as the TMW

certification reflected that the material came from the same

heat, however, did not reflect that the same starting piece from that heat was utilized. The TMW Quality Program statement was reflected on the certification. On October 15,

1992, CPS initiated efforts to confirm that TMW was in

compliance with CPS procurement documents and their quality program.

CPS performed a source surveillance at TMW on October 16-17, 1992, which verified that the material originally supplied to

Connex Pipe Systems was not in accordance with the necessary

requirements to enable the CPS material upgrade program to be

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9211240307 921119 ^ *li,1i of Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. Birmingham, AL

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CONSOLIDATED POWER SUPPLY

U.S. NRC Part 21 Notification Letter - 11/19/92

performed in compliance with applicable Code requirements.

During the same surveillance, CPS proceeded with replacement

material on an order submitted to CPS directly from the

licensee (PO P1-423626, dated 10/19/92). The work performed

by TMW was witnessed and documented by the CPS auditor, who

hand carried the test bar back to the CPS facility for

testing. The flange was then shipped to CPS for inspection,

certified to ASME Section III, Class 3, 1983 Edition, Summer

1983 Addenda, and supplied to PSE&G, Hancocks Bridge, NJ on

October 18, 1992.

Connex Pipe was originally contacted on October 15, 1992 and

informed that there may be evidence of a defect on three

orders placed with CPS. Connex Pipe responded on October 26,

1992 as to the extent of the situation.

The licensee that procured the subject 24" flange material

from Connex Pipe was identified as Public Service Electric &

Gas (PSE&G), with the material going to the Hope Creek

Nuclear Power Plant. Both the licensee and Connex Pipe were

notified by telephone and in writing by CPS on October 20,

1992 of the communications between CPS and the NRC Operations

Center (Frank Talbott), and that a 10 CFR 21 report was in

process. This written correspondence was telecopied to Mr.

Dave Perkins, PSE&G QA, and Mr. Kevin Welch, Connex Pipe

Systems QA Manager.

On October 21, 1992, CPS was contacted by Mr. Larry

Campbell, NRC Vendor Inspection Branch, inquiring about the

situation. Mr. Campbell was informed of the basic cause for

the report telephoned to the NRC on October 20, 1991 and what

activities were being pursued by CPS.

During conversations with PSE&G personnel, CPS was informed

that the flange material had been installed in the licensee's

facility. CPS initiated the 10 CFR 21 report based on the

definition of "defect" reflected in 21.3(d)(2). The material was classified as having a known defect

based on

the manufacturer's failure to adhere to the requirements of

the CPS procurement document stating that a test bar was to

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be supplied from the same starting piece of material (billet)

as that utilized in obtaining the flange material. As a

result, the piece of material the flanges came from was not

the same piece tested.

The scope of qualification for TMW on the CPS Approved Vendor

List at the time of the procurement was for in house (TMW) traceability of material, which did not extend to sub-tier

supplier control. TMW utilizes multiple mills to procure raw

material from, however, no surveys are performed on the sub

tiers and no quality program is certified to stating

compliance with the sub-tier's program.

As a result of the deficiency identified above, CPS initiated

an evaluation to determine the scope of concern relative to

other materials that had been supplied without the benefit of

acceptable ASME Code upgrade activities. Review of CPS files

identified eleven (11) other procurements that were placed

with TMW and utilized to supply ASME Code material to various

customers. The CPS order numbers were supplied to Mr. Dale

Beaty, QC Manager for TMW. Mr. Beaty retrieved TMW records

associated with the CPS orders, which were reviewed by CPS

during a second source surveillance dated November 11-12,

1992. Two (2) of the orders were verified as being processed

correctly by TMW, as the same starting piece of material was

used for all coupons and flange material for each order.

Nine (9) additional orders were reviewed, identifying that multiple starting billets from the same heat were used for

test coupons and flange material on each order. Copies of

the TMW records (shop travelers) were obtained by CPS (R.

Stockton) during the surveillance, and assembled with each

corresponding procurement package at the CPS facility.

Licensees that have been supplied with material "defects" as

identified in the above information include TVA Sequoyah in

August 1989; TU Electric Comanche Peak in May 1989; and Duke

Power Company in October 1991. Non-licensees include Connex

Pipe Systems in August 1992; Martin Marietta, Oak Ridge, TN

in April 1989 and May 1990; and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Heavy

Machinery LTD (Keegan specialty), Korea, in October 1991.

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Connex Pipe Systems has conveyed that some of the material

procured on their order E4268-1 has been supplied to Fluid

Components Inc., who has been notified by Connex Pipe

Systems. All customers have been provided with information

relative to their specific order, except Daewoo. No

provisions exist in their procurement documents for

notification of defects, and CPS has attempted to notify

foreign customers of such in past evaluations, both by

telephone and in writing, without any response. It is also

noted that Martin Marietta neither invokes 10 CFR 21 nor

requires notification of defects in their procurement

documents, however, they have been notified of the deficiency

with two orders impacted by the current evaluation.

Please find attached (Attachment 1) a copy of the

correspondence submitted to the applicable customers.

The customers have been requested to provide a response

relative to the status/location of the material in question,

and provide assistance in determining if a substantial safety

hazard currently exists in their facilities.

CPS has implemented training for all Sales and Quality

Department personnel to aid in reflecting the appropriate

verbiage in CPS procurement documents. Inspectors have been

informed to identify necessary certification statements on

sub-tier documentation. CPS has also modified the survey

checklist utilized for traceability surveys, as the subject

deficiencies possibly could have been prevented by better

educating sub-tier sources.

Based on the surveillances performed at TMW, CPS is uncertain

at this time as to the continuation of using TMW qualified as

an in house traceability source. Due to multiple

conversations with TMW personnel, it is apparent that the

processes they would now employ for CPS orders are

acceptable. TMW is aware that test coupons and flange

material must be cut from the same starting piece, and that

using different pieces from the same heat is not sufficient.

Mr. Beaty has also provided a response to the finding

initiated by CPS, with the root cause being that TMW QC had

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not been reviewing CPS procurement documents in order to

identify that an all material must be from the same starting piece of material.

Corrective actions that have been taken and are still in

process are the responsibility of the writer. Once CPS obtains responses from affected customers,-additional measures will be initiated. Each customer will be contacted no later than December 4, 1992, if a response has not been

received by CPS. CPS will make every effort to inform the

NRC in writing of the events that occur during the balance of

the evaluation and reporting process.

Any questions or comments should be directed to the undersigned.

Steven W. Andrews Quality Assurance Manager, Consolidated Power Supply

Attachment 1 - Customer Notification Letters

cc: G. Johnson, Gen. Mgr. - CPS, w/o H. Kerr, President - CPS, w/o C. Marr, Sales Mgr. - CPS, w/o CPS Part 21 QA File, w/o K. Welch, Mgr. QA - Connex Pipe Systems, Inc., w/o NRC Operation Center via telecopy on 11/19/92, w/a

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{ Conn lidated *I 010

Power Supply November 18, 1992

Connex Pipe Systems, Inc. / O 9es 1115 Gilman Street Marietta, OH 45750

Attn: Mr. H. A. McConkey Mgr. Purchasing/Traffic

Subject: 10 CFR Part 21 Reportability Evaluation

Dear Mr,, McConkey:

As you are aware, Consolidated Power Supply (CPS) issued a

10 CFR 21 report against the material supplied to your facility against your purchase order E4210-2. This was for 1

piece of 24" SA182 F316L 1501 RF blind flange (heat 1 460066) manufactured by Texas Metal Works (TMW). Mr. K. A. Welch, Connex Pipe QA Manager, was notified in writing on October

20, 1992 of this deficiency. The material in question was

replaced by CPS directly to the licensee that procured the

material from Connex Pipe, who is noted as Public Service

Electric & Gas (PSE&G). A purchase order was placed directly with CPS by PSE&G for the replacement. It has been conveyed to CPS that the deficient flange had been installed, and would be replaced at a later date by the licensee.

Subsequent to the initial 10 CFR 21 notification for the

above flange material, CPS has been in process of an internal

evaluation to determine the scope of the concern. Mr. Welch

was notified by telephone on November 12, 1992 that two (2) other Connex Pipe orders are impacted by review of internal

and CPS sub-tier documentation. Connex Pipe Purchase Orders

E4268-1, for 8 pieces of 1 1/2" SA182 F316L 25001 RF blind

flanges (heat #1G1602), and E4268-2, item 3 for 24 pieces of

1 1/2" SA182 F316L 25001 RF blind flanges (heat I 1G1602), have been verified to possess the same deficiency as the

original 24" flange.

Review of applicable documents during the November 11-12,

1992 CPS surveillance of TMW reflected multiple starting

pieces of material were used for the manufacture of the

flanges and the test coupons, resulting in a noncompliance with the ASME Code upgrade requirements, which required the

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A Division of Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co.. Inc. Birmingham, AL


Connex Pipe Systems, Part 21 Evaluation Letter - 11/18/92

same starting piece of material be used for the test coupons

and finished material. It was confirmed that all the

material for each specific order was from the same starting

heat of material.

It is understood that the subject material reflected on

order E4268-2 is still within the confines of your facility.

CPS is currently processing the appropriate documents to have

this material replaced. You will be receiving a CPS Return

Goods Authorization (RGA) for the 24 flanges originally

supplied against this order.

As indicated by Mr. Welch's letter dated 10/26/92, five of

the flanges provided against order E4268-1 have been supplied

to Fluid Components, Inc., who has been notified by Connex

Pipe. The balance remains at your facility, which should

be returned in accordance with our RGA for this material.

CPS requests that connex Pipe provide the status of the

material supplied to Fluid Components, Inc.

Mr. Carl Marr, CPS Sales Manager, is currently working on the

replacement for the deficient material. Such replacement and

the return of the deficient material should be coordinated

through Mr. Marr.

CPS is in process of providing a written report of the

activities involved with the initial Part 21 report and

subsequent investigations identified in this correspondence.

Please contact me if additional information is required by

Connex Pipe Systems, or you have any questions or comments.

Thank you for cooperation extended in this matter.

Sincerely,

Quality Assurance Manager

cc: G. Johnson, Gen. Mgr. - CPS H. Kerr, President - CPS C. Marr, Sales Mgr. - CPS CPS Part 21 QA File

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ECantcdidated C~1

,Powver Suppig November 18, 1992

TVA, Office of Nuclear Power Nuclear Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801

Attn: Manager, Technical Licensing Services LP SN 156B

Subject: 10 CFR 21 Evaluation Relative to TVA Purchase Order 89NJC-74962A-02, Dated 7/14/89

Consolidated Power Supply (CPS) is currently pursuing an evaluation to determine if a 10 CFR 21 reportable situation

exists with material supplied to your Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.

The evaluation stems from an actual 10 CFR 21 report issued

by CPS on 10/20/92 to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) involving deficient material manufactured by Texas Metal Works (TMW) and subsequently upgraded by CPS. The basis for

the deficiency is that the same starting piece of material was not utilized for the test coupons used in the ASME Code

upgrade process as that used for the finished material. The

licensee who was in receipt of the material was notified, and informed CPS that the material had been installed in the

licensee's facility.

Relative to TVA, CPS supplied material manufactured by TMW

against the subject purchase order that has been included in the subsequent evaluation process. The material is

identified as follows:

1) 2 pieces of 24" 1501 RF weld neck SA105 flanges, heat 1 2095408, PO item 29

2) 9 pieces of 20" 1501 RF weld neck SA1OS flanges, heat 1 2095491, PO item 30

3) 3 pieces of 18" 1501 RF weld neck SA105 flanges, heat I 207P794, PO item 31

4) 13 pieces of 16" 150# RF weld neck SA105 flanges, heat 1 6010334, PO item 32

5) 5 pieces of 12" 1501 RF weld neck flanges, heat 1 6010334, PO item 33

6) 3 pieces of 10" 1501 RF weld neck flanges, heat 1 6010334, PO item 34

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A Division of Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. Birmingham, AL


TVA Evaluation Letter - 11/18/92

7) 3 pieces of 16" 1501 RF blind SA105 flanges, heat 1 6010334, PO item 35

The above items were certified by CPS as ASME Section III

Class 2, 1983 Edition, Summer 1984 Addenda. Based on the

qualification status of TMW, all test coupons and finished

material should have been cut from the same starting piece of

material (billet). CPS performed a source surveillance at

TMW on November 11-12, 1992 and verified by review of various

documents that the material was not supplied as required from

the same starting piece of material. A chemical analysis was

performed on the heat as well as a tension test. It is

evident that the material was supplied from the same heat.

CPS requests that TVA respond with information relative to

the status of the subject material. Once the material has

been located, please advise CPS in order to maintain our

evaluation process current. Assistance is needed by TVA in

determining whether or not a potential exists for creating a substantial safety hazard in your Sequoyah facility. CPS

does not have the necessary design related expertise to

determine the severity of the situation if any of the

material is found to be installed in your facility. CPS will

provide all necessary assistance in continuing to inform the

NRC of the current nature of the concern.

The NRC is being notified in writing that your facility is included in the current evaluation. The correspondence issued to the NRC is noted as relevant to the original material deficiency as reported on 10/20/92.

If there are any questions or comments please contact me at

your earliest convenience. Your timely assistance in this

matter is appreciated.

sincerely,

Steven drews Quality Assurance Manager

cc: G. Johnson, Gen. Mgr. - CPS

H. Kerr, President - CPS C. Marr, Sales Mgr. - CPS CPS QA Part 21 File

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SCoantalidated * jPoawer Supply j ;_J ,

November 18, 1992

TU Electric Company Skyway Tower 400 N. Olive Street LB81 Dallas, TX 75201

Attn: Executive Vice President, Nuclear Engineering and Operations

Subject: 10 CFR Part 21 Evaluation Relative to TU Electric Purchase Order 665-71784, Dated May 25, 1989

Consolidated Power Supply (CPS) is currently pursuing an evaluation to determine if a 10 CFR 21 reportable situation

exists with material supplied to your Comanche Peak Nuclear

Plant. The evaluation stems from an actual 10 CFR 21 report issued by CPS on 10/20/92 to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) involving deficient material manufactured by Texas Metal Works (TMW) and subsequently upgraded by CPS. The basis for the deficiency is that the same starting piece of material was not utilized for the test coupons used in the

ASME Code upgrade process as that used for the finished

material. The licensee who was in receipt of the material

was notified, and informed CPS that the material had been

installed in the licensee's facility.

Relative to Comanche Peak, CPS supplied 10 pieces of 12"

SA182 F304 1501 RF weld neck flanges, heat 13006, that were

manufactured by TMW. The material was certified by CPS as

ASME Code Section III Class 2 to the 1974 Edition, Summer

1974 Addenda. Based on the CPS qualification of TMW, all test coupons and finished material should have been cut from

the same starting piece of material (billet). CPS performed

the ASME Code upgrade by conducting a chemical analysis on

each piece of flange material, however, it has been determined that the coupon utilized in performance of the

tension testing was cut from a piece of material other than

the piece used in the manufacture of the flanges. It is

noted that all material was cut from the same starting heat.

This was verified by CPS during the November 11-12, 1992 surveillance of TMW.

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TU Electric Evaluation Letter - 11/18/92

CPS requests that TU Electric respond with information relative to the status of the subject material. Once the

material has been located, please advise CPS in order to

continue our evaluation process. Assistance is needed by TU Electric in determining whether or not a potential exists for

creating a substantial safety hazard in your facility. CPS

does not have design related expertise to determine the

severity of the situation if any of the material is found to

be installed in your facility. CPS will provide all

necessary assistance in continuing to inform the NRC of the

current nature of the concern.

The NRC is being notified in writing that your facility is included in the current evaluation. The correspondence issued to the NRC is noted as relevant to the original material deficiency as reported on 10/20/92.




Sincerely,

Steven W. Andrews Quality Assurance Manager

cc: G. Johnson, Gen. Mgr. - CPS H. Kerr, President - CPS C. Marr, Sales Mgr. - CPS CPS QA Part 21 File

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*Caonhalidated * Power Supply

November 18, 1992

Duke Power Company P.O. Box 1002 Charlotte, NC 28201-1002

Attn: Mr. James L. McCarty Purchasing Department

Subject: 10 CFR Part 21 Evaluation Relative to Duke Power

Company Purchase Order A38143-17, Dated 10/17/91

Dear Mr. McCarty:

As directed in the subject purchase order, you are required

to be notified when the requirements of 10 CFR 21 are

exercised. Consolidated Power Supply (CPS) is currently

pursuing an evaluation to determine if a 10 CFR 21 reportable

situation exists with material supplied to your Seneca, SC

nuclear facility. The evaluation stems from an actual 10 CFR

21 report issued by CPS on 10/20/92 to the Nuclear

Regulatory Commission (NRC) involving deficient material

manufactured by Texas Metal Works (TMW) and subsequently upgraded by CPS. The basis for the initial report is that

the same starting piece of material was not utilized for the

test coupons used in the ASME Code upgrade process as that

used for the finished material. The licensee who was in

receipt of the material was notified, and informed CPS that

the material had been installed in the licensee's facility.

Relative to your facility, CPS supplied 16 pieces of 10 SA182

F304 3001 RF SO flanges, heat #465591, that were manufactured

by TMW. This is reflected as item number three on the

subject order. The material was certified by CPS to ASME

Section III Class 2, 1989 Edition, 1990 Addenda. Based on

the CPS qualification of TMW, all test coupons and finished

material should have been cut from the same starting piece of

material (billet). CPS performed the ASME Code upgrade by

conducting a chemical analysis and tension test on what was

to be the starting piece of material, with the tension test

being from the same heat lot. Although different starting

pieces were utilized for the test coupons and the forgings,

all pieces were taken from the same starting heat number.

This was verified by CPS during the November 11-12, 1992

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Duke Power Evaluation Notice Letter - 11/28/92

source surveillance of TMW in follow up efforts to the

original 10 CFR 21 report.

CPS requests that Duke Power Company respond with information

relative to the status of the subject material. Once the

material has been located, please advise CPS in order to

maintain our evaluation process current. Assistance is

needed by Duke Power Company in determining whether or not a

potential exists for creating a substantial safety hazard in

your facility. CPS does not have design related expertise to

determine the severity of the situation if any of the

material is found to be installed in your facility. CPS will

provide all necessary assistance in continuing to inform the

NRC of the current nature of the concern.

The NRC is being notified in writing that your facility is

included in the current evaluation. The correspondence

issued to the NRC is noted as relevant to the original material deficiency as reported on 10/20/92.




Sincerely,

Steven W. Andrews Quality Assurance Manager

cc: G. Johnson, Gen. Mgr. - CPS

H. Kerr, President - CPS C. Marr, Sales Mgr. - CPS

CPS QA Part 21 File

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Con Alfklated * / r Power Supply

November 19, 1992

Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 2002 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-1819

Attn: Mr. D. M. Carrington Purchasing

Subject: 10 CFR 21 Evaluation Relative to Martin Marietta Purchase Orders 72K-01811, Dated 4/9/90, and 72K-LT751V, Dated 4/26/89

Dear Mr. Carrington:

Pursuant to our conversation of 11/19/92, this correspondence is issued to convey a 10 CFR 21 evaluation currently in process by Consolidated Power Supply (CPS). The evaluation stems from an actual 10 CFR 21 report issued by CPS on 10/20/92 to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission involving deficient material manufactured by Texas Metal Works (TMW) and subsequently upgraded by CPS. The basis for the deficiency is that the same starting piece of material was not utilized for the test coupons used in the ASME Code upgrade process as that used for the finished material. The licensee who was in receipt of the material was notified, and informed CPS that the material had been installed in the licensee's facility.

Relative to Martin Marietta, CPS supplied material manufactured by TMW against the subject purchase orders that has been included in the subsequent evaluation process. The material included in the current evaluation is identified as follows:

1.) 26 pieces of 10" SA182 F304L 1501 RFWN flanges, 13 pieces of heat code 6071, and 13 pieces of heat code 5422, order 72K-LT751V, item 18

2) 16 pieces of 10" SA182 F304L 1501 RF blind flanges, heat code 6071, order 72K-LT751V, item 23

3) 2 pieces of 8" SA182 F304L 1501 RFWN flanges, heat code 6199, order 72K-01811, item 8

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Martin Marietta Evaluation Letter - 11/19/92

4) 2 pieces of 8" SA182 F304L 1501 RFWN flanges, heat code 6199, order 72K-01811, item 10

5) 7 pieces of 10" SA182 F304L 1501 RF blind flanges, heat code 6199, order 72K-01811, item 11

The above items were certified by CPS as ASME Section III Class 1 material. Based on the CPS qualification status of TMW, all test coupons and finished material should have been cut from the same starting piece of material (billet). CPS performed a source surveillance at TMW on November 11-12, 1992 and verified by review of various documents that the material was not supplied as required from the same starting piece of material. It is noted that all pieces were cut from the same heat of material.

As your procurement documents neither invoke the requirements of 10 CFR 21 nor reflected notification of material/ certification deficiencies, CPS requests that Martin Marietta evaluate this correspondence and provide guidance on the continuation of the evaluation relative to your facility.

As the evaluation of the material supplied to Martin Marietta relates to the original 10 CFR 21 report issued on 10/20/92, the NRC is being notified in writing that your facility is included in the current evaluation.

If there are any questions or comments please contact me at your earliest convenience. Your timely assistance in this matter is appreciated.

Sincerely,

teven W. Andrews Quality Assurance Manager

cc: G. Johnson, Gen. Mgr. - CPS H. Kerr, President - CPS C. Marr, Sales Mgr. - CPS CPS Part 21 QA File

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