ML19270G909
| ML19270G909 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 05/01/1979 |
| From: | Seyfrit K NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Eric Turner HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7906210109 | |
| Download: ML19270G909 (2) | |
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May 1, 1979 IMMEDIATE ACTION LETTER In Reply Refer to:
RIV Docket No. 50-498 50-499 Houston Lighting and Power Company ATTN: Mr. E. A. Turner, Vice President Power Plant Construction and Technical Services Post Office Box 1700 Houston, Texas 77001 Gentlemen:
This refers to the telephone conversations between Mr. R. A. Frazar, and Mr. W. C. Seidle of this office, on April 26 and 27,1979, concerning improper storage of reinforcing steel at the South Texas Project.
As you know, improper storage of reinforcing steel was identified earlier this year (See IE Inspection Report No. 498-499,79-03) and, during a recent inspection, the situation was found to have worsened.
Based on the April 26 and 27 telephone conversations, we understand that you have:
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Verified, by inspection of reinforcing steel storage areas on April 27,1979, that no significant departures exist from reinforcing steel storage requirements specified in site Quality Construction Procedures.
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Provided additional training for craft and quality personnel concerning reinforcing steel storage requirements.
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Increased the frequency of quality control inspections and quality assurance surveillance of reinforcing steel storage areas.
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Assigned additional personnel to the maintenance of reinforcing steel storage areas, and ordered additional timber for use in the storage areas.
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Houston Lighting and Power Company May 1, 1979 If your understanding of this matter is inconsistent with the above, please contact this office immediately.
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W. C. Seidle, RIV W. E. Vetter, RIV 2240.528