ML20072R609
| ML20072R609 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 01/18/1991 |
| From: | Hall D HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO. |
| To: | Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| NUDOCS 9103260111 | |
| Download: ML20072R609 (4) | |
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{{#Wiki_filter:AI@[E DW 1 o The Light -{ m2m g company ""'" * ""' M Houston Lighting At Power January 18, 1991 ST-ilL-AE-3662 File No.* G02.04 R. D. Martin, Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 76011 South Texas Project Electric Generating Station Response to Inspection Report 50-498/90-29 and 50-499/90-29 Balance of Plant Team Insnection This letter is submitted with respect to the NRC inspection of ope'.stion, maintenance and modification of Balance of Plant (BOP) systems and components conducted at STPEGS in the period October 9-18, 1990. The report of the inspection concluded that these activiti.es were effective. No violations or deviations were identified, and the inspectors made positive commento about many of the activities, including the issuance of System Engineer Guidelines and the additional maintenance personnel brought in to reduce the backlog of outstanding maintenance work items. The inspection report expressed agreement with IIL&P that these efforts should improve the material condition of the plant. The report also includcd observations regarding employee work attitudes which were based on interviews. It is noted with pleasure that the NRC report states a large majority of the personnel indicated they were aware of overall improvement in the areas of concern. We understand that the reported comments were intended to identify areas for possible management attention, and are not directly associated with any specific regulatory requirements. At the time of the inspection, several initiatives were undelvay which were intended to adjust the work environment from construction end testing to operation and maintenance. The STPEGS Operational Improvement Plan (OIP), which HL&P began to formulate in August 1990, was reviewed with you on December 13, 1990. The OIP includes steps to make STPEGS a more attractive place to work, encourages positive employee attitudes and establishes priorities for their implementation. In light of 9103260111 910310 PDR ADOCK ODO O O n/oas. pts A Subsidiary of Ilouston Industries incorporated M'MD-
t a l Homion Lighting & Power Company i South Teta Project Electric Generating Station ST-HL-AE-3662 File No.: G02.04 Page 2 + t the observations in the inspection report, it is helpful to summarize for the record certain of these activities and their present status: 1. A Task Force, created last Fall, has developed and is implementing a program aimed at improving the quality of work instructions, planning and spare parts availability. Additional resources have been ap plied to decrease the maintenance backlog and a stationaw:.de priority system has been developed to minimize the pressure of conflicting work requirements. 2. Tne. industrial safety record at STPEGS is improving. In 1990, our record was very close to the industry average established by INPO. The STPEGS staff has been effective in identifying and resolving problems including those identified in the inspection report. The results reflect the effort. The Nucit.ar Generation Departments completed one million manhours without a lost time accident in 1990; in 1990, the Maintenance Department worked all year without such an accident. To further improve working conditions, HL&P is expediting measures to improve access to plant equipment. Although construction of these access aids had not been completed at the time of the BOP insp6ction; aleven permanent platforms and two
- ndders have since ween completed.
3. HL&P management has prudently addressed the potential for medical emergencies at STPEGS. There are state certified emergency care personnel on each shif t, including weskends and nights, who are available in the event of an industrial accident. The medical staffing 1avels at STPEGS exceed the federal requirements end have adequately handled medical emergencies at the plant. When necessary, these levels are increased during periods of aug1sented plant staffing levels, such as during plant outages. 4. Operator staffing and overtime issues are being addressed by introducing entry level personnel into the operator training " pipeline." As of December 1990, there are nine trair.ees in this : program with an additional 13 entry level personnel to be h;. red in 1991. Also,14 operators recently received NRC licenses. A1/046.M 9
. - - - - - - -.. -.. ~. - - - -. i' l Houston Lighting k Pwer Company South Tetai Project Electric Genersting Station ST-HL-AE-3662 File No.: G02.04 ] Page 3 5. The OIP also includes a team building and organizational development prograu designed to improve overall personnel performance through more effective teamwork and better communication between groups. i If you have any qu3stions, please call me st (512) 972-8434. D. . Hall Group Vice President Nuclear AKK/sgs i ? t l t h .A1/046.N19
s s e a ST.!!L.AE 3662 llousta Lighti:g k P wcr Company Tile No.:C02.04 South Texas Project Electric Generating Station Page 4 cc: Regional Administrator, Region IV Rufus S. Scott Nuclear Regulatory Commission Associate General Counsel 511 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Houston Lighting & Power Company Arlington, TX 76011 P. O. Box 61867 Houston, TX 77208 George Dick, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission INPO t Washington, DC 20$55 Records Center 1100 Circle 75 Parkway J. I. Tapia Atlanta, CA 30339 3064 Senior Resident Inspector c/o U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Dr. Joseph M. llendrie Commission 50 Be11 port Lane P. O. Box 910 Be11 port, NY 11713 Bay City, TX 77414 D. K. Lacker J. R. Newman, Esquire Bureau of Radiation Control Newman & lloltzinger, P.C. Texas Department of Health 1615 L Street, N.W. 1100 West 49th Street Washington, DC 20036 Austin, TX 78756 3189 R. P. Verret/D. E. Ward Central Power-6 Light Company P. O. Box 2121 Corpus Christi, TX 78403 J. C. Lanier/M B. Lee City of Austin Electric Utility Department P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 R. J. Costello/M. T. !!ardt City Public Service Board 8 O. Box 1771 sat Antonio, TX 78296 Revised 10/08/90 l L4/NRC/ l .}}