ML021820225
| ML021820225 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 07/02/2002 |
| From: | Zwolinski J NRC/NRR/DLPM |
| To: | Cottle W South Texas |
| References | |
| TAC MB4182, TAC MB4283 | |
| Download: ML021820225 (7) | |
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July 2, 2002 Mr. W.T. Cottle President and Chief Executive Officer STP Nuclear Operating Company South Texas Project Electric Generating Station P. O. Box 287 Wadsworth, TX 77483
SUBJECT:
SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - REGARDING RESPONSE TO ORDER FOR INTERIM SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY COMPENSATORY MEASURES (TAC NOS. MB4182 AND MB4183)
Dear Mr. Cottle:
On February 25, 2002, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an Order modifying the operating license for the South Texas Project, Units Nos. 1 and 2 (STP) to require compliance with the specified interim safeguards and security compensatory measures.
The interim compensatory measures (ICMs) were listed in Attachment 2 to the Order. When issuing the Order, the Commission recognized that you have voluntarily and responsibly implemented additional security measures following the events of September 11, 2001, but in light of the continuing generalized high-level threat environment, the Commission concluded that the security measures should be embodied in an Order consistent with the established regulatory framework.
The Order required responses and actions within specified timeframes.Section III.A of the Order required licensees to immediately start implementation of the requirements listed in to the Order and to complete implementation no later than August 31, 2002.
Section III.B of the Order required licensees to notify the Commission: (1) if they are unable to comply with the requirements described in Attachment 2, (2) if compliance with any of the requirements is unnecessary in their specific circumstances, (3) if implementation of any of the requirements would cause the licensee to be in violation of the provisions of any Commission regulation or the facility license, or (4) if implementation of any of the requirements described in would adversely impact the safe operation of the facility.Section III.C.1 of the Order required licensees to submit to the Commission, within 20 days of the date of the Order, a schedule for achieving compliance with each requirement described in Attachment 2 to the Order.Section IV of the Order noted that in accordance with 10 CFR § 2.202, the licensee must submit an answer to the Order and may request a hearing on the Order within 20 days of the date of the Order and, where good cause is shown, consideration would be given to extend the time to request a hearing.
In letters dated March 18, 2002 [STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) letter Nos. NOC-AE-02001278 and NOC-AE-02001288], you submitted a response to the Order for STP. You requested an extension of time to respond to ICMs B.2.a, B.2.b and B.2.c and requested a comparable extension of time to file a request for hearing for those matters. On May 28, 2002, (STPNOC letter No. NOC-AE-00201316), you provided responses for ICMs B.2.a, B.2.b and B.2.c. On June 20, 2002, you provided a revised response for ICMs B.3.d, B.4.e, and B.4.f.
W. Cottle The NRC staff has reviewed your responses to each of the ICMs and finds that you have satisfied the current reporting requirements of the Order.
The NRC will determine the effectiveness of your implementation of the ICMs through on-site inspections. I would like to remind you that, pursuant to Section III.C.2 of the Order, you are to report to the Commission when you have achieved full compliance with the requirements described in Attachment 2 to the Order.
If you have any other questions on these issues, please contact Mohan Thadani at 301-415-1476.
Sincerely,
/RA by L. Marsh for/
John A. Zwolinski, Director Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-498 and 50-499 cc: See next page
W. Cottle The NRC staff has reviewed your responses to each of the ICMs and finds that you have satisfied the current reporting requirements of the Order.
The NRC will determine the effectiveness of your implementation of the ICMs through on-site inspections. I would like to remind you that, pursuant to Section III.C.2 of the Order, you are to report to the Commission when you have achieved full compliance with the requirements described in Attachment 2 to the Order.
If you have any other questions on these issues, please contact Mohan Thadani at 301-415-1476.
Sincerely,
/RA by L. Marsh for/
John A. Zwolinski, Director Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-498 and 50-499 cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
PUBLIC PDIV-1 Reading File S. Collins/J. Johnson B. Sheron W. Borchardt J. Zwolinski B. Boger C. Holden, Acting G. Tracy R. Gramm V. Ordaz M. Thadani R. Martin R. Albert R. Sullivan V. Dricks S. Morris, EDO E. Merschoff, R-IV B. Johnson, R-IV R. Palla J. Belanger D. Bujol, R-IV OGC ACRS SECY Accession No.: ML021820225
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April 2002 South Texas, Units 1 & 2 cc:
Mr. Cornelius F. OKeefe Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 910 Bay City, TX 77414 A. Ramirez/C. M. Canady City of Austin Electric Utility Department 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Mr. M. T. Hardt Mr. W. C. Gunst City Public Service Board P. O. Box 1771 San Antonio, TX 78296 Mr. C. A. Johnson/R. P. Powers AEP - Central Power and Light Company P. O. Box 289 Mail Code: N5022 Wadsworth, TX 77483 INPO Records Center 700 Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339-3064 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011 D. G. Tees/R. L. Balcom Houston Lighting & Power Co.
P. O. Box 1700 Houston, TX 77251 Judge, Matagorda County Matagorda County Courthouse 1700 Seventh Street Bay City, TX 77414 A. H. Gutterman, Esq.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Mr. J. J. Sheppard, Vice President Engineering & Technical Services STP Nuclear Operating Company P. O. Box 289 Wadsworth, TX 77483 S. M. Head, Manager, Licensing Nuclear Quality & Licensing Department STP Nuclear Operating Company P. O. Box 289, Mail Code: N5014 Wadsworth, TX 77483 Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Director P. O. Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711-3189 Jon C. Wood Matthews & Branscomb 112 East Pecan, Suite 1100 San Antonio, TX 78205 Arthur C. Tate, Director Division of Compliance & Inspection Bureau of Radiation Control Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756 Brian Almon Public Utility Commission William B. Travis Building P. O. Box 13326 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-3326
Susan M. Jablonski Office of Permitting, Remediation and Registration Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission MC-122 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 G. R. Bynog, Program Manager/
Chief Inspector Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Boiler Division P. O. Box 12157, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711