ML20248C690

Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-35 & 50-499/89-35 on 890814-18 & Notice of Violation

ML20248C690
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	09/28/1989
From:	Milhoan J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Vaughn G HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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ML20248C693	List: IR 05000498/1989035 ML20248C690 ML20248C703
References
NUDOCS 8910030547
Download: ML20248C690 (3)

See also: IR 05000498/1989035

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W 2 81989

In Reply Refer To:

Dockets: 50-498/89-35

50-499/89-35

Houston Lighting & Power Company

ATTN: G. E. Vaughn, Group

Vice President, Nuclear

P.O. Box 289

.Wadsworth, Texas 77483

Gentlemen: j

This refers. to the inspection conducted by Messrs. D._ R. Hunter', D. L.- Kelley,

D. L. Garrison, and L.-.T. Ricketson of this cffice during the period of

August 14-16, 1989, of activities authorized by NRC Operating Licenses'NPF-76

and NPF-80 for the South Texas Project, Units 1 and 2, and.to the discussion of

our findings with you and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the

inspection.

The area examined during the inspection regarded the inadvertent contamination

of portions of the auxiliary steam condensate return' system and inorganics

holding basin. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of selective

examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with

personnel, and observations-by the inspectors. The inspection findings are

documented in the enclosed inspection report.

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

l violation of NRC requirements. Consequently, you are required to respond to

this violation, in writing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.201

l of the NBC'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.

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

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Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to

discuss them with you.

Sincerely.

OdginalSignedBy:

Thomas P.Gwynn

Janes L. Milhoan, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosures:

1. Appendix A - Notice of Violation.

2. Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report'

50-498/89-35

50-499/89-35

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Central Power & 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 (2 copies)

721 Barton Springs Road

Austin, Texas 78704

Newman & Holtzinger, P.C.

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ATTN: . J. R. Newman, Esquire

1615 L Street, N.W.-

Washington, D.C. 20036

City Public Service Board

ATTN:'.R. J. Costello/M. T. Hardt

P.O.' Box 1771

San Antonio, Texas 78?96

Houston Lighting & Power Company _

ATTN: Licensing Representative i

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Three Metro Center

Bethesda, Maryland 20814 i

Houston Lighting & Power Company  :

ATTN:. Rufus S.-Scott, Associate  ;

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General Counsel

P.O. Box 1700

Houston, Texas 77001

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