ML20151V129

Forwards Synopsis to Investigation Rept on 880129-0415 Re Falsifying Fire Watch Logs at Plant

ML20151V129
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	08/12/1988
From:	Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Goldberg J HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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ML20151V130	List: ML20151V129 ML20151V196
References
EA-88-216, NUDOCS 8808220152
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In Reply Refer To:

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50-499 i' EA 88-216 Houston Lighting & Power Company ATTN: J. H. Goldberg, Group Vice President, Nuclear P.O. Box 1700 Houston, Texas 77001 Gentlemen:

This refers to the investigation conducted by Mr. H. Brooks Griffin of the NRC Office of Investigations, Region IV Field Office, during the period January 29 through April 15, 1988, of activities authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-71 and Construction Permit CPPR-129 for the South Texas Project Units 1 and 2.

This investigation was conducted to determine whether contractor fire watch personnel at the South Texas Project (STP) were intentionally falsifying fire watch logs and, further, to determine whether licensee management was aware of or condoned the falsification. The findings of this investigation are summarized in the enclosed Synopsis to the Investigation Report.

During this investigation, it was found that certain of your. activities appeared to be in violation of NRC requirements. We will contact your staff to schedule an enforcement conference in the near future to discuss your understanding of this apparent violation, the reasons for cccurrence, and your corrective actions. We will also discuss any potential enforcement options available to the NRC, if appropriate.

Should you have any questions concerning this investigatiors, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

Sincerely.

Onginal Signed By:.

A: B. DEACH m L. J. Callan, Director Division of Reactor Projects 48

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