ML20134G356

Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/96-07 & 50-499/96-07 on 960908-1019.No Violations Noted

ML20134G356
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	11/04/1996
From:	Dyer J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Cottle W HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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P.O. Box 289

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-498/96-07;50 499/96-07

Dear Mr. Cottle:

On October 19,1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your South Texas Project,

Units 1 and 2 facilities. The enclosed report presents the scope and results of that

inspection.

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

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

activities, with strong support by the engineering organization.

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. Dyer, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Nos.: 50-498

50-499

License Nos.: NPF-76

NPF-80

Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report

50-498/96-07:50-499/96-07

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Lawrence E. Martin, General Manager

Nuclear Assurance & Licensing

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City of Austin

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City Public Service Board

P.O. Box 1771

San Antonio, Texas 78296

Jack R. Newman, Esq.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

1800 M. Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036-5869

Mr. G. E. Vaughn/Mr. C. A. Johnson

Central Power & Light Company

P.O. Box 289

Mail Code: N5012

Wadsworth, Texas 77483

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Atlanta, Georgia 30339-5957

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Houston Lighting & Power Company

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