ML20217C322

Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-16 & 50-499/99-16 on 990808-0918.No Violations Noted.Insp Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Careful Radiological Work Controls

ML20217C322
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	10/07/1999
From:	Tapia J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Cottle W HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
Shared Package
ML20217C326	List: IR 05000498/1999016 ML20217C322
References
50-498-99-16, 50-499-99-16, NUDOCS 9910130231
Download: ML20217C322 (5)

See also: IR 05000498/1999016

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William T. Cottle, President and

Chief Executive Officer

STP Nuclear Operating Company

P.O. Box 289

Wadsworth, Texas 77483

SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-498/99-16; 50-499/99-16

Dear Mr. Cottle:

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This refers to the inspection conducted on August 8 through September 18,1999, at the South

Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, facility. The enclosed report presents

the results of this inspection.

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During the 6-week period covered by this inspection, your conduct of activities at the South

Texas Project facility was generally characterized by safety-conscious operations, sound

engineering and maintenance practices, and careful radiological work controls.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its

enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

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

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NRC Inspection Report No.

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T. H. Cloninger, Vice President

Engineering & Technical Services

STP Nuclear Operating Company

P.O. Box 289

Wadsworth, Texas 77483

S. M. Head, Supervisor, Licensing

Quality & Licensing Department

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STP Nuclear Operating Company

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Wadsworth, Texas 77483

A. Ramirez/C. M. Canady

City of Austin

Electric Utility Department

721 Barton Springs Road

Austin,. Texas 78704

M. T. Hardt/W. C. Gunst

City Public Service Board

P.O. Box 1771

San Antonio, Texas 78296 '

D. G. Tees /R. L. Balcom

Houston Lighting & Power Company

P.O. Box 1700

Houston, Texas 77251

Jon C. Wood

Matthews & Branscomb

One Alamo Center

106 S. St. Mary's Street, Suite 700

San Antonio, Texas 78205-3692

Jack R. Newman, Esq.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

1800 M. Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036-5869

G. E. Vaughn/C. A. Johnson

Central Power & Light Company

P.O. Box 289

Mail Code: N5012.

Wadsworth, Texas 77483

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Austin, Texas 78701-3326

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Office of the Governor

P.O. Box 12428

Austin, Texas 78711-3189,

Judge, Matagorda County

Matagorda County Courthouse

1700 Seventh Street

Bay City, Texas 77414

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