ML20129F893

Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/96-06 & 50-499/96-06 on 960728-0907 & NOV

ML20129F893
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	10/02/1996
From:	Dyer J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Cottle W HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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ML20129F897	List: ML20129F893 ML20129F905 ML20129F931
References
NUDOCS 9610070062
Download: ML20129F893 (6)

See also: IR 05000498/1996006

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William T. Cottle, Group Vice

President, Nuclear

Houston Lighting & Power Company

P.O. Box 289

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-498/96-06;50-499/96-06 AND

NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Dear Mr. Cottle:

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On September 7,1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your South Texas Project, i

Units 1 e:id 2 facilities. The enclosed report presents the scope and results of that l

inspectio7. I

During the 6-week period covered by this inspection, your conduct of activities at South ,

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Texas Project was generally characterized by safety-conscious operations and maintenance

activities, with strong support by the engineering organization. We are concerned, l

however, about a violation of NRC requirements that was identified. The violation involved  !

a f ailure to establish procedures for the calibration of plant process computer-driven alarm

devices which alert licensed operators to degrading conditions in the reactor core. The

violation is being cited because corrective actions to a previous noncited violation should

have prevented this occurrence. In addition, NRC inspectors identified that several of the

documents associated with the Technical Specification required functions of the plant l

process computer were not being maintained as quality records. l

We are also concerned that you have rescinded previously described controls intended to

compensate for the incomplete status of the spent fuel pool cask connecting channel. As

stated in the enclosed report, we intend to follow up on several questions which pertain to ,

your handling of this issue. 1

The violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the circumstances

surrounding the violation are described in detailin the enclosed report. Please note that

you are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the

enclosed Notice when preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part,

to determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with

regulatory requirements.

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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter,

its enclosure, and your response will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

Sincerely,

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J. E. yer, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Nos.: 50-498

50-499

License Nos.: NPF-76

NPF-80

Enclosures:

1. Notice of Violation

2. NRC Inspection Report

50-498/96-06:50-499/96-06

cc w/ enclosures:

Lawrence E. Martin, General Manager

Nuclear Assurance & Licensing

Houston Lighting & Power Company

P.O. Box 289

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City of Austin

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721 Barton Springs Road

Austin, Texas 78704

Mr. K. J. Fiedler/Mr. M. T. Hardt

City Public Service Board

P.O. Box 1771

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San Antonio, Texas 78296

Jack R. Newmar', Esq.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

1800 M. Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036-5869

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Mr. G. E. Vaughn/Mr. C. A. Johnson  ;

Central Power & Light Company

P.O. Box 289

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Dr. Bertram Wolfe

15453 Via Vaquero

Monte Serano, California 95030

Bureau of Radiation Control

State of Texas

1100 West 49th Street I

Austin, Texas 78756

Andy Barrett, Director

Environmental Policy

Office of the Governor

P.O. Box 12428

Austin, Texas 78711

Judge, Matagorda County

Matagorda County Courthouse )

1700 deventh Street I

Bay City, Texas 77414  !

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Houston Lighting & Power Company

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Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Rufus S. Scott, Associate

General Counsel

Houston Lighting & Power Company

P.O. Box 61867

Houston, Texas 77208

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Joseph R. Egan, Esq.

Egan & Associates, P.C.

2300 N Street, N.W.

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Mr. J. W. Beck

Little Harbor Consuitants, Inc

44 Nichols Road

Cohasset, MA 02025-1166

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