ML20247K316

Forwards South Texas Project Unit 2 Readiness to Begin Ascent to Full Power:Self-Assessment Rept, Re Readiness to Operate Unit at Power Levels in Excess of 50% of Rated Power

ML20247K316
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Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	05/26/1989
From:	Goldberg J HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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ST-HL-AE-3110, NUDOCS 8906010269
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The Light company """' "

Houston Lighting & Power.

May 26, 1989 ST-HL-AE-3110 File No.: G32.01.05 10CFR50 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

' Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 South Texas Project Electric Generating Station Unit 2 Docket No.: STN 50-499 Readiness to Continue Power Ascension Testing at Power Levels Greater than 50% of Rated Power In accordance with the plan described in its letter dated March 17, 1989 (ST-HL-AE-3024), Houston Lighting & Power Company (HL&P) has performed a self-evaluation of its readiness to operate Unit 2 at power levels in excess of 50 percent of rated power. The evaluation included a review of the performance of the operating staff, an evaluation of the material condition of both units, reviews of past findings and a comparison of key licensing indicators of Unit 2 compared to Unit 1, to assure that safe and reliable operation can be maintained with two units in operation.

This evaluation was begun shortly after receipt of the Operating License authorizing fuel loading and low power testing of Unit 2. Two senior managers performed the evaluation. They assessed the availability of adequate numbers of skilled personnel and the adequacy of management involvement to reinforce high standards of performance and assure that appropriate guidance and training is provided to the plant staff. Their evaluation also considered the performance of the key plant departments, including Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services, Emergency Preparedness, Maintenance. Security, Plant Engineering, Support Engineering, Nuclear Assurance, Nuclear Engineering, and Licensing.

The evaluation (attached) concluded that the Plant is staffed with an adequate number of personnel with the necessary skills to operate the plant safely. The level of management involvement has been adequate and station processes and practices mandate active management involvement in station activities. Each of the plant departments that was evaluated was found to be performing adequately, implementing required corrective actions <md capable of supporting operation of two units. Finally, performance indicators. that relate to compliance with NRC requirements indicate that station performance during the startup testing and initial operation of Unit 2 has been acceptable.

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, - 4 g 11ouston Lighting & Power Cornpany ST-HL-AE-3110 File No.: G32.01.05 ja Page 2 Based on the. evaluation, our overall conclusion is that, upon completion of testing at the 50 percent power plateau, HL&P is ready to continue with testing of Unit 2.

Unit 2 reached the 50 percent power testing plateau on May 24, 1989.

Testing at this power level is anticipated to take between one and two weeks.

Thereafter, HL&P plans to continue the testing program at higher power levels up to and including full power, until achievement of commercial operation.

If there are any questions, please call M. A. McBurnett at (512) 972-8530.

Very truly yours,

' ek Ll J. H. Goldberg R Group Vice President, Nuclear JNB: dj e

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South Texas Project, Unit 2. Readiness to Begin Ascent to Full Power: A Self-Assessment Report L2/JNB06/0 L

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