ML17347B569
| ML17347B569 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Turkey Point  |
| Issue date: | 02/13/1990 |
| From: | Murley T Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Capron K AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM:
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ChairIIIan Carr FOR SIGNATURE OF:
Murley DESC:
GRN CRC NO: 90-0030 ROUTING:
ENCLOSES LETTERS FROM ADA BERNSTEINs SALLY STULLER AND KIMBERELY CAPRON CONCERNING SAFETY OF TURKEY POINT PLANT
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NRR CONTACT:
Murley SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:
REPLY DIRECTLY TO CONSTITUENTS.
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DISTRIBUTION Harry Johnson Const Refs U.S.
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Kimberley Capron 474 HE 3rd Street Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Dear Ms. Capron:
On December 19, 1989, you wrote to Congressman Harry Johnston indicating your concern about the operation of the Turkey Point nuclear plant and requested his support in "retiring" the plant.
You also raised the issues of developing alternate power sources and the Department of Energy 's (DOE's) plans to build new plutonium refineries for weapons.
Congressman Johnston forwarded your letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (HRC) for a response, and I
am replying to your concerns.
With respect to the safety of the Turkey Point plant, the plant has had its share of operating problems in the past, and concern over Turkey Point's operation is understandable.
NRC recognized this in the early 1980's and stepped up its inspection and oversight activities, which resulted in several fines, a
series of orders requiring improvements, and a number of meetings with the licensee.
NRC increased its monitoring of the site by assigning a third resident inspector and by special attention to the operating data from the plant.
In early 1984, the licensee, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL),
committed to a major improvement effort in the Performance Enhancement Program (PEP).
Since that time, FPL'as spent several hundred million dollars to improve plant equipment.
In addition, FPL is now in the process of upgrading the emergency electric power supplies at the plant and wi 11 be adding two large safety-related diesel generators.
Although major improvements were and are being made at the plant, it became apparent during the last few years that further improvements were needed, especially in the areas of management and operations.
This need was indicated by numerous HRC citations for failure to follow procedures, operational errors by plant personnel, and a less than aggressive maintenance effort.
Beginning in 1987, FPL made widespread management changes at the Turkey Point site and at corporate headquarters.
New, experienced personnel have been placed in key positions.
On June 1, 1989, the HRC staff briefed the Commission on the performance of selected nuclear power plants.
Turkey Point was again singled out for close monitoring.
During the discussion it was apparent that the Commission and the staff were troubled by the inabi lity of the licensee to achieve sustained good performance at Turkey Point.
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Kimberley Capron However, there recently have been strong indications that the improvements in plant equipment, licensee management, and engineering programs are beginning to have a positive effect.
The plant operational experience in 1988 was better than in any year to date.
In addition, the latest NRC Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP), which was issued on October 19, 1989, indicates that Tur key Point has operated with an improved level of performance.
The staff's SALP is an integrated Agency effort to evaluate a licensee's performance.
A copy of the Turkey Point SALP is enclosed for your information.
The staff will maintain its high level of attention to this plant until we are certain that the improvements are permanent.
In your letter you also raised the issues of developing alternate power sources and the construction of plutonium refineries for weapons.
These activities are the responsibility of the DOE, and therefore your concerns are better addressed by that organization.
By copy of this letter, I am referring your letter to the DOE for consideration.
In conclusion, the NRC believes that the Turkey Point plant is being operated safely and that its retirement, as you suggested, is not warranted.
I hope that this letter adequately addresses your concerns.
Sincerely,
Enclosure:
SALP Report t.Original signed by Frank Gillespie]
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Thomas E
Mur 1 ey, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation cc w/enclosure:
The Honorable Harry Johnston United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
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