ML20236X293
| ML20236X293 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Crystal River  |
| Issue date: | 07/24/1998 |
| From: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| To: | Richardson J FLORIDA POWER CORP. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9808070272 | |
| Download: ML20236X293 (7) | |
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July 24, 1998 Mr. Joe Richardson President and Chief Operating Officer Florida Power Corporation P.O. Box 14042 St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Dear Mr. Richardson:
On July 14-15,1998, NRC senior managers met to evaluate the nuclear safety performance of operating reactors, fuel cycle facilities, and other materials licensees. The NRC conducts this meeting periodically te determine if the safety performance of various licensees exhibits sufficient weaknesses to warrant increased NRC attention or if it is trerading adversely and requires steps be taken to communicate concems to the utility's president or board of directors.
At the July 1998 Senior Management Meeting (SMM), the Crystal River facility was discussed.
On the basis of our discussions, we concluded that Crystal River 3 has demonstrated sustained improvement sufficient to warrant its removal from the NRC Watch List category that requires increased attention from both NRC headquarters and Region 11. Plants removed from the Watch List have taken effective actions to correct identified problems and implemented programs for 1
improved performance. A summary of NRC discussions related to Crystal River 3 follows:
Performance at Crystal River was previously discussed during the June 1996, January 1997, June 1997, and January 1998 Senior Management Meetings. Previous performance concems at Crystal River 3 involved Florida Power Corporation's (FPC) mishandling of several design issues; improper interpretation of NRC regulations; and weaknesses in operator performance, corrective actions and management oversight.
Since the last Senior Management Meeting, Crystal River conducted a successful startup, sustained operations, and has demonstrated continued performance improvements. The Crystal River management team has substantially corrected the l
weaknesses and underlying root causes that led to previous performance problems at j
the plant. NRC inspections have confirmed improved material condition, more effective j
management oversight, and improved operator training. NRC performance indicators confirmed continued improving trends. As a result, all the criteria of the NRC Watch List removal matrix have been met.
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An NRC Commission meeting, open to the public, has been scheduled to be held in the i
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a Luis A. Reyes, the NRC Region II Administrator, has discussed the bases for our conclusions 1
with regard to the Crystal River facility with members of your staff.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, do not hesitate to call me.
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An NRC Commission meeting, open to the public, has been scheduled to be held in the Commissioners' Conference Room in Rockville, Maryland, on July 29,1998, to review the results of the latest meeting of NRC senior managers.
Luis A. Reyes, the NRC Region 11 Administrator, has discussed the bases for our conclusions with regard to the Crystal River facility with members of your staff.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, do not hesitate to call me.
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An NRC Commission meeting, open to the public, has been scheduled to held in the Commissioners' Conference Room in Rockville, Maryland, on July 29,19, at 2:00 p.m. to review the results of the latest meeting of NRC senior managers. Luis. Reyes, the NRC Region 11 Administrator, has discussed the bases for our conclusion ith regard to the Crystal River facility with members of your staN.
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Mr. R. Alexander Glenn Mr. Robert E. Grazio, Director Corporate Counsel Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (SA2A)
Florida Power Corporation Florida Power Corporation MAC-ASA Crystal River Energy Complex P.O. Box 14042 15760 W. Power Line Street St. Petersburg, Florida 33733-4042 Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Mr. Charles Pardee, Director Senior Resident inspector Nuclear Plant Operations (NA2C)
Crystal River Unit 3 Florida Power Corporation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Crystal River Energy Complex 6745 N. Tallahassee Road 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428 Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Mr. Gregory H. Halnon Mr. Bruce J. Hickle, Director Director, Quality Programs (SA2C)
Director, Restart (NA2C)
Florida Power Corporation Florida Power Corporation Crystal River Energy Complex Crystal River Energy Complex 15760 W. Power Line Street 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 l
l Regional Administrator, Region ll Mr. Robert B. Borsum U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Framatome Technologies Inc.
61 Forsyth Street, SW., Suite 23T85 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 Atlanta, GA 30303-3415 Rockville, Maryland 20852 l
Mr. John P. Cowan Mr. William A. Passetti, Chief Vice President - Nuclear Production Department of Health (NA2E)
Bureau of Radiation Control Florida Power Corporation 2020 Capital Circle, SE, Bin #C21 Crystal River Energy Complex Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1741 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 1
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The Capitol Senior Vice President Tallahassee, Florida 32304 Nuclear Operations Florida Power Corporation Mr. Joe Myers, Director ATTN: Manager, Nuclear Licensing Division of Emergency Preparedness Crystal River Energy Complex (SA2A)
Department of Community Affairs 15760 W. Power Line Street i
l 2740 Centerview Drive Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Mr. Robert P. Schin Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Board of County Commissioners 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Suite 23T85 Citrus County Atlanta, GA 30303-3415 110 North Apopka Avenue lverness, Florida 34450-4245 l
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