ML20247A971

Forwards SALP Repts 50-498/88-88 & 50-499/88-88 for 1988. Weaknesses Noted But Overall Performance at Plant Satisfactory W/Improvement in Listed Areas,Including Security & Operations

ML20247A971
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	03/20/1989
From:	Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Goldberg J HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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NUDOCS 8903290243
Download: ML20247A971 (4)

See also: IR 05000498/1988088

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This'-letter forwards the report of. the Systematic Assessment of Licensee

Performance (SALP) for South Texas: Project, Units 1 and'2. The SALP Board met

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'on February 10 and.23,1989,'to evaluate South Texas Project's performance for

the period January 1 through December 31, 1988. The performance: analyses and

resulting evaluations ~ are documented in the enclosed SALP Board' Report.

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In accordance with NRC policy, I haveireviewed the SALP Board Assessment and-

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concur with their! ratings. .Because this assessment was conducted in accordance

.'with the revised NRC Manual Chapter 0516 with restructured functional areas,

direct comparison of some of the performance ratings in this report with those

E of- the past SALP report is not appropriate. While some apparent weaknesses-

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were identified, it is my view that the overall performance.at South Texas

Project has been satisfactory with improvement in specified areas. The'

following . specific areas merit. highlighting:

1. ' The security.. area showed marked improvement since ,the previous SALP. period. .

Licensee management demonstrated a strong commitment to the implementation.

of an excellent security program. . Improvements were. observed in:the areas

. of: security training and~ qualification, implementing procedures, and the :

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identification and resolution.of technical issues and problems. The areal

improved from a Category 3. to a Category 2.

2. ' Performance in the area of Operations showed improvement'since the last

SALP period. Management attention was evident and the licensee'showed its

ability to learn from experience and conduct safe' operations. This area

is a strong. Category 2.

3. Performance in the area of Safety Assessment / Quality Verification clearly

- demonstrated the licensee's commitment to safety. The: completeness of

technical submittals, the commitment to safe operation, and the effective-

ness of corrective action programs all reflected a strong management

involvement. The rating in this area is a Category 1.

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.4. -The performance in the functional area of Radiological Controls is a

P Category 2._ Performance in this area was good, but a review of .

performance during extended reactor operations is needed to arrive at a

comprehensive evaluation. It was-noted that increased management

' attention to preoperational testing of the Unit.2 radwaste system should

.be provided to assure timely completion. .

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5. The performance.in the area.of Emergency Preparedness indicated that

additional management attention is needed regarding the operational

readiness of Unit 2 facilities. The results from the annual exercise

indicate that the_ Emergency Plan and procedures can be effectively

implemented. A rating of Category 2 is assigned to this area.

6. The functional area of Maintenance / Surveillance indicated effective -

maintenance programs in place, but a need for better implementation. The

surveillance program showed weaknesses such as missed surveillance, late-

surveillance, and incorrect procedures early in the assessment period.

SALP rating in this area is a Category 2..

7. The performance in the area of Engineering / Technical Support indicated

some weeknesses in the review of procedures associated with operation and

maintenance ~of the units. Attention should be focused on procedure review

and revision, especially..regarding equipment labeling. Problems regarding

the adequacy of the training simulator were also noted. The rating in

!this area is Category 2.

8. In the area of Construction Completion and Testing, no rating is assigned

because construction activity is complete at STP. The construction and

preoperational. testing of Unit 2 was assessed as reflecting good manage-

ment. involvement and the incorporation of lessons learned from Unit 1.

A management meeting will be scheduled with you and your staff to review the

results of .this SALP report. The time.and date of this meeting will be

promulgated separately. Within 30 days of this management meeting, you may

comment, in writing, to this office regarding any SALP rating.

Comments which you submit are 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.

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Robert D. Martin

Regional Administrator

' Enclosure:

SALP' Board Report 50-498/88-88

50-499/88-88

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Houston Lighting & Power Company

ATTN: .M. A. McBurnett, Manager

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. Operations Support ' Licensing

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Houston Lighting & Power Company

ATTN: ~ Gerald E.LVaughn, Vice President

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Nuclear Operations

P.O. Box'289

Wadsworth Texas :77483-

Houston Lighting & Power Company

LATTH: J. T. .Westenneier, General Manager

South Texas Project

P.O.' Box 289

Wadsworth,LTexas 77.483

CentralLPowe'r~&; Light Company

' ATTN: 'R. L.. Range /R..P..Verret;

P.O. Box 2121

' Corpus Christi, Texas. 78403

City of Austin Electric Utility

ATTN: R. J. Miner, Chief Operating

Officer-

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Newman & Holtzinger, P.C.

ATTN: J. R. Newman, Esquire

1615 L Street, N.W.

Washington -D.C. 20036

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ATTN: R. W. Cherining,-Chairman

Nuclear Safety Review Board.

P.O. Box 289-

Wadsworth, Texas '77483

. City Public Service Board

ATTN: R. J. Costello/M. T. Hardt

P.O.. Box-1771

San Antonio, Texas 78296

Houston Lighting & Power Company

ATTN: Licensing Representative

Suite 610

Three Metro Center. .

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

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Comm..T. M. Roberts.(MS: 18-H-1) RRIs at all sites  !

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Comm. K. M. Carr (MS: 16-H-3) J. T. Gilliland, PA0

Comm. K. C. Rogers (MS: 16-H-3) G. F. Sanborn, E0

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