ML20247L693

Forwards Insp Rept 50-382/89-17 on 890601-30 & Notice of Violation.Util Will Be Requested to Address Concerns on Administrative Guidance for Inoperable Support Sys Effect on Safety Sys Operability

ML20247L693
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	07/18/1989
From:	Milhoan J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Dewease J LOUISIANA POWER & LIGHT CO.
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ML20247L699	List: IR 05000382/1989017 ML20247L693 ML20247L717
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See also: IR 05000382/1989017

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In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-382/89-17

Louisiana Power & Light Company

ATTN: J. G. Dewease, Senior Vice President

Nuclear Operations

317 Baronne Street

New Orleans, Louisiana 70160

Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Messrs. W. F. Smith and T. R. Staker

of this office during the period June 1-30, 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. R. P. Barkhurst and other members of

your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

Areas examined during the inspection included plant status, onsite followup of

events, monthly maintenance observation, monthly surveillance observation,

operational safety verification, licensee event report followup, and balance of

plant inspection. 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. Please note that paragraph 3.L

provides a discussion on administrative guidance for inoperable support

systems effect on safety systems operability. You will be requested by separate

correspondence.to address concerns in this area as a followup to NRC

Inspection Report 50-382/89-06.

During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in

violation 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.

We have also examined actions you have taken with regard to previously

identified inspection findings. The status of these items is identified in

paragraph 7 of the enclosed report.

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.

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Should-you;have.any questioris concerning this inspection, we will be pleased.to

discuss'them with you.

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L L1. Appendix A - Notice of. Violation

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. Louisiana Power & Light Company

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. Nuclear Operations

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, ATTN: J. R. McGaha, Plant Manager

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F Louisiana Power & Light Company

ATTN:-;R. F. Burski, Manager

[J Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Affairs

317.Baronne Street

New Orleans, Louisiana; 70160

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Louisiana Power, & Light Company

ATTN:- L1 W.LLaughlin,' Site

Licensing Support Supervisor

P.O. Box Bt

Killona, Louisiana : 70066

Louisiana Power & Light Company

ATTN: G. M. Davis', Manager

Events Analysis Reporting and Response

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_ Middle-South 1 Services

-ATTN: Mr. R. T.-Lally

P.O. Box 61000-

New Orleans, Louisiana .70161

Louisiana Rediation Contro1' Program Director

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