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Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/88-11 & 50-499/88-11 on 880211-0331.Enforcement Conference Scheduled for Wk of 880516 to Discuss Violations Noted,Per 880427 Telcon
	ML20151W543
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Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	04/28/1988
From:	Callan L; NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Goldberg J; HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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In Reply Refer To:
Dockets: 50-498/88-11 APR 2 81988
50-499/88-11
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. W. F. Smith, E. A. Plettner,
P.'W. Michaud, W. B. Jones, and T. Reis during the period February 11 through
March 31, 1988, of activities authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-71 and
Construction Permit CPPR-129 for the South Texas Project, Unit 1 and Unit 2,
respectively, and to the discussion of ' , .~ :Mings with Mr. W. H. Kinsey and
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other members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
Areas examined during the inspection included onsitt followup of events, monthly
maintenance observation, licensee action on previous inspection findings,
monthly surveillance observation, engineered safety teature system walkdown,
operational safety verification, and startup testing observations. Within these
areas, the inspection consisted of selective examination of procedures and
representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the NRC
inspectors. The inspection findings are documented in the enclosed inspection
report.
During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities appear to
be in violation of NRC requirements. As discussed in our telephone conversa-
tion on April 27, 1988, with you, we have tentatively scheduled an enforcement
conference during the week of May 16, 1988, to discuss your understanding of
the apparent violations, the reasons for occurrence, and your corrective
actions. We will also discuss the NRC Enforcement Policy regarding these
matters, if appropriate.
The NRC is particularly concerned regarding the violation that occurred
February 9,1988, involving operation in Mode 3 with seven out of twelve
feedwater flow transmitters out of service. The NRC considers this violation a
breakdown in your system turnover and/or startup programs and may be indicative
of weaknesses in your ability to ensure that safety systems are at the state of
operational readiness required for the progression of operating modes
approaching full power operation. You are requested to address all aspects of
this concern and provide assurance that there will be no future similar
incidents in either Unit 1 or Unit 2.
In addition, the NRC is concerned regarding the failure to identify applicable
Technical Specification Limiting Conditions for Operation and to recognize the
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   proper conditions for entering and exiting Technical Specification action
   statements as discussed in paragraph 2.d of this report. The adequacy of the
   entire program for lifted leads, fuse removal, and temporary jumpers is also
   of concern because of the weaknesses identified in paragraph 3.d of this
   report. Accordingly, the circumstances of the two additional proposed violations
   may also be discussed during the enforcement conference.
   We have also examined actions you have taken with regard to previously
   identified inspection findings.    The status of these items is identified in
   paragraph 4 of the enclosed report.
   Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to
   discuss them with you.
                                            Sincerely,
                                                   Onyinal S&ned By
                                                     A.B. BEACH
                                            L. J. Callan, Director
                                            Division of Reactor Projects
   Enclosure:
   Appendix - NRC Inspection Report
     50-498/88-11
   cc w/ enclosure:
   Houston Lighting & Power Company
   ATTN:   M. Wisenberg, Manager
           Nuclear Licensing
   P.O. Box 1700
   Houston, Texas 77001
   Houston Lighting & Power Company
   ATTN:   Gerald E. Vaughn, Vice President
           Nuclear Operations
   P.O. Box 1700
   Houston, Texas 77001
   Central Power & Light Company
   ATTN:   R. L. Range /R. P. Verret
   P.O. Box 2121
   Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
   City Public Service Board
   ATTN:   R. J. Costello/M. T. Hardt
   P.O. Box 1771
   San Antonio, Texas 78296
   City of Austin
   ATTh:   M. B. Lee /J. E. Malaski
   P.O. Box 1088
   Austin, Texas 78767-8814
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