SEQUOYAH Indicates Big Problem with 10 CFR 50:59s

Why do I get the feeling these nuclear don’t fear the NRC at all?

Why do I think the NRC is overwhelmed by 10 CFR 50:59s. Just throw in a bum 50:59s or none all…the NRC will never discover it. If they discover it, it will just be inconsequential ding.

Remember this is just a sample of 18 screening. We never get an idea of the total screening. They do have a list screening on the dockets. 

Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments: The inspectors reviewed eight safety evaluations performed pursuant to Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 50.59, “Changes, tests, and experiments,” to determine if the evaluations were adequate and that prior NRC approval was obtained as appropriate. The inspectors also reviewed 18 screenings where licensee personnel had determined that a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation was not necessary. The inspectors reviewed these documents to determine if:

You see the extremely dangerous reactionary stance of the agency…they discovered these defects many years after the change or new gear.

The NRC isn’t up these nuke plant asses, don’t you dare make that change without doing a proper 50:59 or accurate comprehensive safety evaluation when the 50:59 is ongoing. 

SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EVALUATION OF CHANGES, TESTS, AND EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS INSPECTION REPORT 05000327/2015007 AND 05000328/2015007

NRC inspectors documented five findings of very low safety significance (Green) in this report.

Five of these findings involved violations of NRC requirements; one of these violations was determined to be Severity Level IV under the traditional enforcement process.