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Forwards Insp Repts 50-445/90-22 & 50-446/90-22 on 900606-0703 & Notice of Violation.Written Response Requested Based on Specifics Contained in Notice
ML20058M244
Person / Time
Site: Comanche Peak  Luminant icon.png
Issue date: 08/03/1990
From: Collins S
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To: William Cahill
TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC CO. (TU ELECTRIC)
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See also: IR 05000445/1990022

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                 Dockets:-- 50-445/90-22
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                 TV Electric-
                 ATTN: W. J. Cahill, -Jr.
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                 400 North' Olive Street, Lock Box 81
                . Dallas, Texas     75201
                 Gentlemen:-
                 This refers to the inspection conducted t,;< Messrs. S. D. Bitter, R. M. 'Latta,      ,
                 M. F. Runyan, A..T. Howell, D. N. Graves, h. F. Bundy, D. L. Kelley, and
                 W. D. Johnson during the period June 6 through Aly 3, 1990, of activities
                 authorized by NRC Facility Operating License NPF-Bi and NRC Construction
                 Permit CPPR-127 for the Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2,
                 and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. H. D. Bruner'and other members
                 of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.                                      -
                -Areas examined during the inspection included plant status, operational safety.
                 verification, startup test results review, quality assurance for;the startup
                 test pre ram, onsite followup of events, monthly maintenance observation,
                 monthly surveillance observation, . startup test witnessing, followup of -li_censee
                 event reports, followup of NRC Bulletins, Information Notices, Generic Letters,        i
                 and Unit 2 walkdowns. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of                  '
                  selective examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with
                 personnel, and observations by the inspectors. The inspection findings are
                 documented in the enclosed inspection report.

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                 During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in

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                . violation of NRC requirements.     Consequently, you are required to respond-to

L these violations in writing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.201

                 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, litle 10, Code of Federal                  ,
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                 Regulations. Your response should be based on the specifics contained in the
                -Notice of Violation enclosed with this letter.
                 In accordance with NRC enforcement policy, a Severity Level IV violation can be
                 considered for nonciting if appropriate criteria are met.      Violation A was        '

l cited in this report because it was identified by the NRC inspector and

                 reflects ongoing problems with surveillance procedures.
                 Violation B was cited because it was identified by the NRC inspector and
                 because of the potential safety significance of conducting maintenance work on
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                 unauthorized components. This violation also reflects an additional example of
                 failure to assure adequate clearance tag-outs for maintenance work.

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               Violation C was cited because it was identified by the NRC ' inspector and it:is
               believed to-represent a continuing concern with adequacy of technical
               evaluations.
               We have also examined actions you have taken with regard to previously
                identified inspection; findings. . The status of these items is identified in        t
               paragraph 11'of the enclosed report.
               The response' directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice is not .
               subject to the' clearance procedures of the Of fice of Management and Budget' as   _
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               required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.-                          '
               In accordance'with 10 CFR'2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this
               letter,-the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed in the       l
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               NRC Public Document Room.
               Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to-
               discuss them with you.                                                           _

g Sincerely, l.

                                                          OdoinalSigned By:
                                                          Thomas P.Gwynn -
                                                         Samuel J. Collins, Director
                                                         Division of Reactor Projects

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               Enclosures:
               1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation
               2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report
                     50-445/90-22-
                     50-446/90-22

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