ML17216A796

Requests Evaluation of Plans to Implement Austerity Program to Defray Const Expenses.Concerns Re Adverse Effects of Budget Constraints on Quality of Activities Listed.Results of Evaluation Requested by 850930

ML17216A796
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	09/10/1985
From:	Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO)
To:	Maulden J ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO.
References
NUDOCS 8509130054
Download: ML17216A796 (2)

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50-313 and 50-368 Mr..-Jei'r~.,Maulden, President Arkansas Power and Light Company P. 0.

Box 551 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203

SUBJECT:

EFFECTS OF COST CURTAILMENT PROGRAM ON ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE Recently, it was brought to my attention tl..at Arkansas Power and Ligh'ompany may be implementing an austerity pI.ogram to defray expenses ircurred by the construction of Grand Gulf.

I am ccncerned that such a program could negatively impact activities associated with Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1

and 2.

However, the details of this program relative to any potential impact on the safety of nuclear operations have not been discussed with the NRC and are of considerable interest to us.

For example, we foresee that budget constraints could adversely affect the quality of such activities as:

( 1) filling planned or needed staff positions at both the plant and corporate office, (2) implementation of training program plans and commitments, (3) scheduled plant maintenance tasks> 'including implementation of preventive maintenance

programs, (4) timely complet:on of scheduled plant design changes and modifications affecting safety, (5) procurement of new and replacement

parts, and (6) management and quality assuIIance oversight functions.

We recognize that financial austerity measures are sometimes necessary and are a matter between you and appropriate State bodies.

However, you should thoroughly evaluate your plans in this regard to assure that they do not contain elements which cou',d affect the continued safe operation.of your licensed nuclear facil-ity or delay the fulfillment of your conmitments to the NRC.

Please provide me with the results of your evaluation no later than September 30, 19SS.

We would be pleased to discuss this matter further, if you desire.

Sincerely, WiH>am,

. )ircks Executive Director for Operatio>'Jp.

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