ML18153C113
| ML18153C113 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Surry  |
| Issue date: | 02/12/1990 |
| From: | Taylor J NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| To: | Rhodes J VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9002230511 | |
| Download: ML18153C113 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 F£B 1 2 1990 Mr. J. T. Rhodes, President and Chief Executive Officer Virginia Electric and Power Company P.O. Box 26666 Richmond, VA 23261
Dear Mr. Rhodes:
On January 22 and 23, 1990, NRC senior managers met to review the performance of nuclear power plants licensed to operate by the NRC.
This meeting is conducted semiannually to focus NRC resources on those plants and issues of greatest safety s1gnif1cancee At this meeting 9 the Surry facility was categorized as requiring close monitoring.
Plants in this category have been identified as having weaknesses that warrant increased NRC attention from both Headquarters and the Regional Office until the licensee demonstrates a period of improved performance.
A summary of NRC discussions held relating to Surry is provided below:
Performance of the Surry plant has been discussed at the Senior Management Meeting since December 1988 as a result of NRC concerns related to signif;cant events, escalated enforcement issues and lack of management aggressiveness in pursuing resolution of issues.
Corporate and site management changes, coupled with a reorganization to a dedicated nuclear departme~t, have had a positive impact on the station performance.
Programmatic changes reflect an aggressive approach to problem resolution. Equipment upgrades such as the service water modification and additions to the operations and maintenance staffs are contributing to improved operating performance in the short term.
Although performance has improved 1n most areas, Surry should concentrate on full implementa-tion of programmatic changes and corrective actions to demonstrate continued improvement for the long run.
An NRC Commission meeting open to the public has been scheduled for February 15, 1990, to review the results of the latest meeting of NRC managers.
Mr. Stewart D. Ebneter,. the Region II Administrator, has discussed the basis for our conclusions with regard to the Surry facility with members of your stafL 9002230511 900212 L *
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If you have any questions regarding this matter, do not hesitate to ca 11 me.
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Mr. J. T. Rhodes cc: *W. L. Stewart Senior Vice President-Power 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060
- E. W. Harre 11 3
Vice President - Nuclear Operations Virginia Electric & Power Company 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060
- J. P. O'Hanlon Vice President - Nuclear Services Virginia Electric & Power Company 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060
, M. R. Kansler Station Manager Surry Power Station P. 0. Box 315 Surry, VA 23883
- R. F. Saunders, Manager Nuclear Licensing Virginia Electric & Power Co.
5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060
,sherlock Holmes, Chairman Board of Supervisors of Surry County Surry County Courthouse Surry, VA 23683
- W. T. Lough Virginia Corporation Commission Division of Energy Regulation P. 0. Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23209
. Michael W. Maupin Hunton and Williams P. 0. Box 1535 Richmond, VA 23212
- C. M. G. Buttery, M.D., M.P.H.
Department of Health 109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219
- Attorney General Supreme Court Building 101 North 8th Street
Mr. J. T. Rhodes bee: Document Control Desk NRC Resident Inspector 4
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Conm;ssion Route 1, Box 166 Surry, VA 23883