ML20215M657

Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/86-31 & 50-499/86-31 on 860830-1003 & Notice of Violation

ML20215M657
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	10/28/1986
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Goldberg J HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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ML20215M659	List: IR 05000498/1986031 ML20215M657 ML20215M662
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Download: ML20215M657 (3)

See also: IR 05000498/1986031

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OCT ': E 1933

In Reply Refer To:

Dockets: 50-498/86-31

50-499/86-31

Houston Lighting & Power Company

ATTN: J. H. Goldberg,

Group Vice President, Nuclear

P._0. Box 1700

Houston, Texas 77001

Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. C. E. Johnson and D. L.

Garrison of this office during the period August 30 through October 3, 1986, 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

Mr. J. Westermier and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the

inspection.

Areas examined during the inspection included heating ventilation and air

conditioning (HVAC), spent fuel storage racks, mechanical components, and

various other areas and activities observed during site tours. 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 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 10, 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 Act of 1980, PL 96-511.

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

discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

Originar ag,cd Dy

J. E. Gagliardo

J. E. Gagliardo, Chief

Reactor Projects Branch

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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 Division

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, D.C. 20555

Dr. James C. Lamb, III

313 Woodhaven Road

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

Frederick J. Shon

Administrative Law Judge

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Washington, D.C. 20555

Alvin H. Gutterman

Newman & Holtzinger, P.C.

1615 L St., N.W., Suite 1000

Washington, D.C. 20036

Texas Radiation Control Program Director

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