ML20138A919

Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/85-15 & 50-499/85-14 on 850801- 0930 & Notice of Violation

ML20138A919
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	03/11/1986
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Goldberg J HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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ML20138A924	List: ML20138A919 ML20138A930 ML20138A954
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NUDOCS 8603200212
Download: ML20138A919 (3)

See also: IR 05000498/1985015

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MAR 111986

In Reply Refer To: -!'

Dockets: 50-498/85-15

50-499/85-14

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Houston Lighting & Power Company

ATTN: J. H. Goldberg

Group Vice President, Nuclear

P. O. Box 1700

Houston, Texas 77001

Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. D. R. Carpenter and

B. A. Breslau of this office during the period August 1 - September 30, 1985,

of activities authorized by NRC Construction Permits CPPR-128 and 129 for the

South Texas Project,. Units 1 and 2, and to the discussion of our findings with

members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

Areas examined during the unannounced inspection included site tours, licensee

action on previously identified items, permanent plant maintenance, and startup

and maintenance activities. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of

selective examination of procedures and representative records, interviews

with personnel, and observations by the inspectors. These findings are

documented in the enclosed inspection report.

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

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

to this violation in writing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.201

of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 0, Code of Federal Regulations

Your response should be based on the specifics contained in the Notice of

Violation enclosed with this letter.

The response directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice is not

subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and

Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Action of 1980, PL 96-511.

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Should you.have.any questions concerning this inspection, we will be

pleased to discuss them with you.

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Enclosures:

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Appendix A - Notice of Violation

. Appendix B ;53C Inspection Report

50-498/85-15

50-499/85-14'

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Houston Lighting & Power Company

ATTN: M. Wisenberg, Manager,-

Nuclear Licensing

P. O. Box 1700

Houston, Texas 77001

Brian Berwick, Esquire

Asst. Attorney General

Environmental Protection Div.

P. O. Box 12548, Capitol Station

Austin, Texas 78711

Lanny Alan Sinkin

Citizens Concerned About

Nuclear Power, Inc.

Christic Institute

1324 North Capitol Street

Washington, D.C. 20002

Charles Bechhoefer, Esquire

Chairman, Atomic Safety & Licensing

Board

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Washington, DC 20555

Dr. James C. Lamb, .III l

313 Woodhaven Road

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

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Frederick J. Shan

Administrative Law. Judge

Atomic Sa'fety and Licensing Board

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Washington, DC '20555

Ray Goldstein, Esquire

Gray, Allison and .Becker

~100 Vaughn Building

807 Brazos

Austin, Texas 78701

Texas Radiation Control Program Director -

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