ML20154M557
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| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 05/24/1988 |
| From: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Goldberg J HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO. |
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| NUDOCS 8806020004 | |
| Download: ML20154M557 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000498/1988024
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In Reply Refer To:
Docket:
50-498/88-24
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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, J. E. Dess,
D. M. Hunnicutt, J. P. Clausner, and other members of this office during the
period April 5 through May 2,1988, of activities authorize 6 by NRC Operating
License NPF-76, for the South Texas Project, Unit 1 and to the discussion of
our findings with Mr. W. H. Kinsey and other members of your staff at the
conclusion of the inspection.
Areas examined during the inspection included startup testing results review,
operability of steam generator power operated relief valves, No.13 standby
diesel generator oil spill, essential cooling water valve body and pipe fitting
leaks, monthly surveillance observations, security' observations, radiological
protection observations, operational safety verification, and engineered safety
feature system walkdown. 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 a telephone conversation
on May 18, 1988, we have scheduled an enforcement conference in the Region IV
office at 10 a.m. on May 26, 1988, to discuss your understanding of the
apparent violations, the reasons for occurrence, and your corrective actions.
Apparent violations identified in NRC Inspection Report 50-498/88-11 dated
April 28, 1988, will also be discussed at that enforcement conference. We will
also discuss the NRC Enforcement Policy regarding these matters, if appropiate.
The NRC is particularly concerned regarding the violations that occurred on
April 24, 1988, involving operation outside the Technical Specifications
action statement for the steam generator power operated relief valves.
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Although this caused no immediate concern for the safety of the plant,
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Project. We are also concerned about the apparent inadequate review of test
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data related to the isothennal temperature coefficient of reactivity. The
circumstances of the two additional apparent violations identified in the
report may also be discussed during the enforcement conference, if needed.
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We have also examined actions you have taken with regard to previously
identified inspection findings. The status of these items is identified in
paragraph 2 of the enclosed report.
The response requested by this letter is not subject to the clearance
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procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Papemork
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Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to
discuss them with you.
Sincerely,
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Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure:
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ATTN:
M. A. McBurnett, Manager
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Operations Support Licensing
P.O. Box 289
Wadsworth, Texas 77483
Houston Lighting & Power Company
ATTN: Gerald E. Vaughn, Vice President
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P.O. Box 1700
Houston, Texas 77001
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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 Ele-tric Utility
ATTN:
R. J. Miner, Chief Operating
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721 Barton Springs Road
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Texas Radiation Control Program Director
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R. D. Martin, RA
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- Section Chief (DRP/0)
- RIV File
- MIS System
- RSTS Operator
Lisa Shea, RH/ALF
- D. Hunnicutt
R. Bachmann, OGC
- R. Hall
- G. Dick, NRR Project Manager
G. Sanborn
- TSS
- DRS
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