NRC NOV – NOV (White)

On November 17, 2021 the NRC issued a Notice of Violation associated with two White Significance Determination Process (SDP) findings to the Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s (SNC) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 3. In one finding SNC failed to (1) promptly identify and correct conditions adverse to quality associated with Class 1E cables and related raceways; (2) promptly identify widespread deficiencies in installation of seismic supports and structural components; and (3) correct these issues in a timely manner as required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, “Corrective Action.” In the other finding SNC failed to provide the required separation between Class 1E and non-Class 1E division cables for several reactor trip switchgear and reactor coolant pump switchgear cabinets as required by 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion V, “Instructions, Procedures and Drawings,” and specification APP-G1-V8-01, Section B2, “Separation and Segregation Spacing Requirements.”