ML20138H808
| ML20138H808 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 08/08/1985 |
| From: | Madsen G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Oprea G HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO. |
| References | |
| OL-S-141, NUDOCS 8510290153 | |
| Download: ML20138H808 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000498/1982002
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Docketsi 50-498/82-02
50-499/82-02
/.UG i ' 1982
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DOCKElHIG & SEh.
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Houston Lighting and Power Company
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G. W. Oprea , Jr. ,
Executive Vice President
P. O. Box 1700
!!ouston, Texas 77001
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Gentlenen:
This refers to the investigation conducted by l',essrs. D. D. Driskill and
J. E. Gagliardo of our staf f during the period February 5, 8-12,
l'. arch 11 and 19,1982, of activities authorized by ?!RC Construction
Penait CPPR-128 and 129 for the South Texas Project, Units 1 and 2.
Areas examined during the investigation and our findings are discussed in
the investigation report transmitted with my letter of June 3,1982.
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my June 3,1982, letter it was noted that tuo potential violations of
10 CFR Part 50.55(e) had been identified during the investigation. Tne
letter further stated that a liotice of Violation would be sent under
separate cover addressing the apparent violations.
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The enclosed liotice of Violation identifies the apparent violation discussed
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above. You are required to respond to this violation, in writing, in accord-
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ance with the provisions of Section 2.201 of the liRC's " Rules of Practice,"
Part 2, Title 10, Code of rederal Regulations.
Your response should be
' based on the specifics contained in the enclosed tiotice of Violation.
[i The response directed by this letter and the accompanying !!otice is not
s6bject to the clearance procedures of the Office of llanagecent and Budget
as required by the Papentork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and the enclosure
will be placed in the tiRC fublic Docur.cnt Room unless you notify this
office, by telephone, within 10 days of the date of this letter, and
submit written application to withhold infonnation contained therein within
30 days of the date of this letter.
Such application. must be consistent
with the requirements of 2.790(b)(1).
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Should you have any questions concerning this investigation, we will be
pleased to discuss thera with you.
Sincerely,
}]ticinal Eigne~d By,
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G. L. liadsen, Chief
Reactor Proiect Branch 1
Enclosure:
Appendix A - tiotice of Violation
Investigatica:
50-498/82-02
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50-498/82-02
South Texas Project
50-499/82-02
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Based on the results of an !?RC investigation conducted during the period of
February 5 through fiarch 19, 1982, and in accordance with the fiRC Enforcement
Policy (10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C), 47 FR 9987, dated f tarch 9,1982, the
following violation was identified:
10 CFR 50.55(e) requires that the holder of a construction permit shall
notify the Commission of each deficiency found in design and construction,
which, if uncorrected could adversely affect the safety of plant
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operations.
The regulation further requires that the holder of the
construction permit shall notify the appropriate fiRC regional office
within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> after the deficiency is found.
The follo.ving deficiencies were identified and reported by the
applicant:
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Date of first
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Interim Report
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" Computer Program
Ve ri fica tion"
fiay 8, 1981
June 5, 1981
"ficating, Ventilation
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Design"
liay 8,1981
June 9, 1981
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Contrary to the above, these deficiencies which were found by the
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applicant on or about riovember 1980 and January 1981, respectively,
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' were not reported to the Region IV of fice within the required 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
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This is a Severity Level IV Violation (Supplement II).
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, llouston 1.ighting and Power Company
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is hereby required to submit to this office, within 30 days of the date of this
flotice, a written statement or explanation in reply, including:
(1) the
corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved; (2) corrective
steps which will be taken to avoid further violations; and (3) the date when
full compliance will be achieved.
Consideration may be given to extending your
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response time for good cause shown.
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Date:
August 11, 1982
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