ML20247C800
| ML20247C800 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 05/16/1989 |
| From: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Dewease J LOUISIANA POWER & LIGHT CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20247C804 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8905250052 | |
| Download: ML20247C800 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000382/1989008
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.In Reply Refer.To:
Docket:
50-382/89-08
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Louisiana' Power &' Light Company.
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-ATTN:
J.-G._Dewease, Senior'Vice President
. Nuclear Operations
317 Baronne Street.
New Orleans, Louisiana' 170160
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Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs
W. F. Smith and T.. R. Staker
- of-this office duriug the . period March 1 through April 15, 1989,- of activities
authorized by NRC Operating License NPF-38 for Waterford Steam Electric
Station,, Unit' 3, and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. J. R. McGaha
and other members.of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
. Areas' examined during the inspection included plant status, monthly maintenance
. observation, onsite followup of events, engineered safety feature system.
. walkdown, operational safety verification, monthly surveillance observation,
.and licensee event report. followup. 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
vio1'ation 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.
In paragraph 4, we have documented a number of cases where errors were made
during engineering evaluations but were not caught during the checking and
review process. While it is understood that errors will be made, we expect the
review process to eliminate them to a greater degree than your staff appears to
have been demonstrating in the recent past. We further expect that you will
take action to improve this area of concern.
One unresolved item is identified in paragraph 4.d pertaining to multiple
problems associated with an inappropriate drawing change and its possible
~ impact on the operability of the Component Cooling Water System.
We have also examined actions you have taken with regard to previously
identified inspection findings. The status of these items is identified in
paragraph 8 of tne enclosed report.
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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,
. Original S&ned By:
U,3: CALLAN
L. J. Callan, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosures:
1.
Appendix A - Notice of Violation
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Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report
50-382/89-08
cc w/ enclosures:
Louisiana Power & Light Company
ATTN:
R. P. Barkhurst, Vice President
Nuclear Operations
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P.O. Box B
Killona, Louisiana
70066
Louisiana Power & Light Company
ATTN:
N. S. Carns, Plant Manager
P.O. Box B
Killona, Louisiana
70066
Louisiana Power & Light Company
ATTN:
R. F. Burski, Manager
Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Affairs
317 Baronne Street
P.O. Box 60340
New Orleans, Louisiana
70160
Louisiana Power & Light Company
ATTN:
L. W. Laughlin, Site
Licensing Support Supervisor
P.O. Box B
Killona, Louisiana
70066
Louisiana Power & Light Company
ATTN:
G. M. Davis, Manager
Events Analysis Reporting and Response
P.O. Box B
Killona, Louisiana
70066
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