ML091240535
| ML091240535 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 05/04/2009 |
| From: | Shannon M Plant Support Branch-1 |
| To: | Halpin E South Texas |
| References | |
| EA-09-043 IR-09-404 | |
| Download: ML091240535 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000498/2009404
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated from enclosure, this
transmittal document is decontrolled.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
May 4, 2009
Mr. Edward D. Halpin
Executive Vice President
Chief Nuclear Officer
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P. O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
SUBJECT:
SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT, UNITS 1 AND 2 SECURITY IN-OFFICE
INSPECTION REPORT 05000498/2009404 AND 05000499/2009404 -
Dear Mr. Halpin:
This refers to the in-office inspection conducted between May 5, 2008, and March 31, 2009, of
your South Texas Project Electric Generating Station facility. The purpose of the inspection was
to follow up on security events that occurred between April 30 and May 1, 2008. The enclosed
report presents the results of this inspection, which were discussed telephonically on March 31,
2009, with Mr. T. Frawley, Manager, Plant Protection, and other members of your staff.
The inspection was an examination of activities conducted under your license as they relate to
security and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of
your license. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selected examination of
procedures and representative records, and interviews with personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that two Severity Level IV
violations of NRC requirements occurred. These violations were evaluated in accordance with
the NRC Enforcement Policy included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov/about
nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html.
The violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances
surrounding them are described in detail in the subject inspection report. The violations are
being cited in the Notice because willfulness was involved.
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
R E GI ON I V
612 EAST LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400
ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4125
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
STP Nuclear Operating Company
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The NRC has concluded that information regarding the reason for the violations and the
corrective actions taken and planned to correct the violation and prevent recurrence, is already
adequately addressed on the docket in Inspection Report No. 05000498/499/2009404,
EA 09-043. Therefore, you are not required to respond to this letter unless the description
herein does not accurately reflect your corrective actions or your position. In that case, or if you
choose to provide additional information, you should follow the instructions specified in the
enclosed Notice.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be
available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public document Room or from the
Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system, ADAMS. ADAMS is
accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public
Electronic Reading Room). However, because of the security-related concerns contained in the
enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letter=s enclosure will not be
available for public inspection.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1)(ii), the NRC is waiving the affidavit requirements for
your response, if any. This practice will ensure that any response you choose to provide will not
be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or
from the NRC's document system, ADAMS. If Safeguards Information is necessary to provide
an acceptable response, please provide the level of protection described in 10 CFR 73.21.
Otherwise, mark your entire response "Security-Related Information-Withhold under
10 CFR 2.390" and follow the instructions for withholding in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(1).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael P. Shannon, Chief
Plant Support Branch-1
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos: 50 498, 50 499
License Nos:: NPF 76, NPF 80
Enclosure:
2. Inspection Report 05000498 and 05000499/2009404
w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
3. Factual Summary
OFFICIAL USE ONLY - SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION
STP Nuclear Operating Company
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cc w/enclosure:
M. C. Reddix
Manager, Security
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P. O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
cc w/o enclosure:
D. W. Rencurrel, Site Vice President
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P. O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Louis Peter, Plant General Manager
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project
P. O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Tim Powell, Vice President, Engineering
STP Nuclear Operating Company
South Texas Project Electric Generating Station
P. O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
A. W. Harrison, Manager, Licensing
STP Nuclear Operating Company
P. O. Box 289, Mail Code: N5014
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Charles T. Bowman General Manager, Oversight
STP Nuclear Operating Company
P. O. Box 289
Wadsworth, TX 77483
Ms. Marilyn Kistler
Senior Staff Specialist, Licensing
STP Nuclear Operating Company
P. O. Box 289, Mail Code 5014
Wadsworth, TX 77483