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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARNOC-AE-000675, Forwards Clarification on Items Included in 990531 Response to RAI Re Proposed License Amend Associated with Operator Action for Sbloca,As Requested1999-10-21021 October 1999 Forwards Clarification on Items Included in 990531 Response to RAI Re Proposed License Amend Associated with Operator Action for Sbloca,As Requested NOC-AE-000680, Forwards Rev 5 to 0PGP03-ZV-0001, Severe Weather Plan1999-10-20020 October 1999 Forwards Rev 5 to 0PGP03-ZV-0001, Severe Weather Plan NOC-AE-000683, Forwards 30-day Rept Concerning Significant Changes to Accepted Large Break Loss of Coolant Accident ECCS Evaluation Model for South Tx Project,Units 1 & 2,IAW 10CFR50.46(a)(3)(ii)1999-10-19019 October 1999 Forwards 30-day Rept Concerning Significant Changes to Accepted Large Break Loss of Coolant Accident ECCS Evaluation Model for South Tx Project,Units 1 & 2,IAW 10CFR50.46(a)(3)(ii) ML20217K9341999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Util 990609 Relief Request RR-ENG-2-4 for Relief from ASME Code,Section XI, Nondestructive Exam Requirements Applicable to Stp,Units 1 & 2,reactor Vessel Closure Head Nuts ML20217K9091999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Util 990609 Relief Request RR-ENG-2-3 from ASME Code,Section Xi,Nondestructive Exam Requirements Applicable to South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2, Pressurizer Support Attachment Welds 05000498/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00 Re Turbine Trip That Occurred While Performing Main Turbine Emergency Trip Test.Commitments Made by Licensee Are Listed in Corrective Actions Section of LER1999-10-12012 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00 Re Turbine Trip That Occurred While Performing Main Turbine Emergency Trip Test.Commitments Made by Licensee Are Listed in Corrective Actions Section of LER NOC-AE-000674, Forwards Requested Estimates of Needs for Operator Licensing Exams,Per AL-99-03, Operator Licensing National Exam Schedule1999-10-12012 October 1999 Forwards Requested Estimates of Needs for Operator Licensing Exams,Per AL-99-03, Operator Licensing National Exam Schedule NOC-AE-000625, Requests Partial Relief from ASME Section XI Visual Exam Requirements of IWA-5242(a).Relief Request Is Based on Provisions of Draft ASME Section XI Code Case N-616,which Is Expected to Be Published in Near Future1999-10-0707 October 1999 Requests Partial Relief from ASME Section XI Visual Exam Requirements of IWA-5242(a).Relief Request Is Based on Provisions of Draft ASME Section XI Code Case N-616,which Is Expected to Be Published in Near Future NOC-AE-000610, Requests Relief from ASME Section XI Code Nondestructive Exam Requirements of IWA-5250(a)(2) for Second Inservice Insp Interval,Per Provisions of 10CFR50.55a(3)(i)1999-10-0707 October 1999 Requests Relief from ASME Section XI Code Nondestructive Exam Requirements of IWA-5250(a)(2) for Second Inservice Insp Interval,Per Provisions of 10CFR50.55a(3)(i) NOC-AE-000653, Requests Relief from ASME Section XI Code Requirements of Table IWE-2500-1 for VT-3 Visual Exam of Seals & Gaskets on Airlocks,Hatches & Other Devices Required to Assure Containment leak-tight Integrity,Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i)1999-10-0707 October 1999 Requests Relief from ASME Section XI Code Requirements of Table IWE-2500-1 for VT-3 Visual Exam of Seals & Gaskets on Airlocks,Hatches & Other Devices Required to Assure Containment leak-tight Integrity,Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) ML20217C3221999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-16 & 50-499/99-16 on 990808-0918.No Violations Noted.Insp Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Careful Radiological Work Controls 05000499/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-00,re Entry Into TS 3.0.3.Licensee Commitments Listed in Corrective Actions Section of Attachment1999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-00,re Entry Into TS 3.0.3.Licensee Commitments Listed in Corrective Actions Section of Attachment ML20212L1651999-09-30030 September 1999 Responds to STP Nuclear Operating Co 981012 & s Which Provided Update to TS Bases Pages B 3/4 8-14 Through B 3/4 8-17.NRC Staff Found Change Consistent with TS 3/4.8.2 DC Sources. Staff Found & Deleted Typographical Error NOC-AE-000664, Forwards Rev 1 to STP Electric Generating Station Unit 1 Cycle 9 COLR & Rev 1 to STP Electric Generating Station Unit 2 Cycle 7 Colr1999-09-30030 September 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to STP Electric Generating Station Unit 1 Cycle 9 COLR & Rev 1 to STP Electric Generating Station Unit 2 Cycle 7 Colr ML20212J7141999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-15 & 50-499/99-15 on 990920-24 at South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.No Violations Noted.Insp Covered Requalification Training Program & Observation of Requalification Activities NOC-AE-000646, Informs NRC That STP Nuclear Operating Co Is Y2K Ready IAW Nei/Nusmg 97-07 Guidelines & Also Provides Response to NRC Ltr1999-09-28028 September 1999 Informs NRC That STP Nuclear Operating Co Is Y2K Ready IAW Nei/Nusmg 97-07 Guidelines & Also Provides Response to NRC Ltr ML20212J0651999-09-27027 September 1999 Discusses Licensee 980330 Response to GL 97-06, Degradation of SG Internals. Concludes That Response to GL Provides Reasonable Assurance That Condition of SG Internals in Compliance with Current Licensing Bases for Facility ML20212F1791999-09-24024 September 1999 Discusses 990923 Meeting Conducted in Region IV Ofc Re Status of Activities to Support Confirmatory Order, ,modifying OL & to Introduce New Director,Safety Quality Concerns Program.List of Attendees Encl ML20212E9091999-09-23023 September 1999 Discusses GL 98-01, Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps, Supplement 1 & STP Nuclear Operating Co Response for STP Dtd 990629.Understands That at Least One Sys or Component Listed May Have Potential to Cause Transient ML20212F2111999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Review of SG 90-day Rept, South Texas Unit-2 Cycle 7 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria Rept, Submitted by Util on 990119 NOC-AE-000633, Forwards Rev 3 to SG-99-04-005, STP 1RE08 Outage Condition Monitoring Rept & Final Operational Assessment. Rept Satisfies Reporting Requirements of NEI 97-06,dtd Dec 19971999-09-21021 September 1999 Forwards Rev 3 to SG-99-04-005, STP 1RE08 Outage Condition Monitoring Rept & Final Operational Assessment. Rept Satisfies Reporting Requirements of NEI 97-06,dtd Dec 1997 NOC-AE-000634, Forwards Addl Info Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Povs. MOV design-basis Review Checklist,Encl1999-09-21021 September 1999 Forwards Addl Info Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Povs. MOV design-basis Review Checklist,Encl NOC-AE-000649, Forwards Current Annual Financial Data for STP Electric Generating Station Per 10CFR50.71(b),acting on Behalf of Central Power & Light Co,City of Austin,Tx,City Public Svc Board of San Antonio & Hl&P1999-09-21021 September 1999 Forwards Current Annual Financial Data for STP Electric Generating Station Per 10CFR50.71(b),acting on Behalf of Central Power & Light Co,City of Austin,Tx,City Public Svc Board of San Antonio & Hl&P 05000499/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00,re Esfa Following Loss of Power to Standby Transformer 2 Due to Electrical Fault.Licensee Commitments Are Listed in Corrective Actions Section of LER1999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00,re Esfa Following Loss of Power to Standby Transformer 2 Due to Electrical Fault.Licensee Commitments Are Listed in Corrective Actions Section of LER ML20212D9171999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That on 990818,NRC Completed Midcycle PPR of South Texas Project & Identified No Areas in Which Performance Warranted Insp Beyond Core Insp Program.Details of Insp Plan Through Mar 2000 & Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Encl ML20216F5471999-09-15015 September 1999 Discusses 990914 Meeting Conducted at Region Iv.Meeting Was Requested by Staff to Introduce New Management Organization to Region IV & to Discuss General Plant Performance & Mgt Challenges IR 05000498/19990121999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-12 & 50-499/99-12 on 990816-19.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Ncvs. Areas Examined During Insp Included Portions of Access Authorization & Physical Security Programs 05000498/LER-1999-007, Forwards LER 99-007-00 Re Train 'B' CR Makeup & Cleanup Filtration Sys Being Inoperable for Greater than Aot.Util Intends to Append Addl Info Section of LER with Brief Description of Test Results,Rather than Submit Separate LER1999-09-13013 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-007-00 Re Train 'B' CR Makeup & Cleanup Filtration Sys Being Inoperable for Greater than Aot.Util Intends to Append Addl Info Section of LER with Brief Description of Test Results,Rather than Submit Separate LER ML20211P8201999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards SE Authorizing 990224 Submittal of First 10-year Interval ISI Program Plan - Relief Request RR-ENG-24,from ASME Section XI Code,Table IWC-2500-1 NOC-AE-000638, Forwards License Renewal Applications & Certifications of Medical Exam for Seven Listed Licensed Operators at Stp,Per 10CFR55.57.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6)1999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards License Renewal Applications & Certifications of Medical Exam for Seven Listed Licensed Operators at Stp,Per 10CFR55.57.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6) ML20211P7671999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards SER Authorizing Licensee 990517 Alternative Proposed in Relief Request RR-ENG-2-8 to Code Case N-491-2 for Second 10-year Insp Interval of South Texas Project, Units 1 & 2,pursuant to 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) ML20211P7871999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Re First 10-yr Interval Inservice Insp Program Plan Request for Relief RR-ENG-31 IR 05000498/19990141999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-14 & 50-499/99-14 on 990627-0807.Apparent Violations Identified & Being Treated as Noncited Violations Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy NOC-AE-000562, Requests Relief from Contruction Code non-destructive Exam Requirements for Repair/Replacement Activities During Second Inservice Insp Interval of Units 1 & 2,IAW Provisions of 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i)1999-08-31031 August 1999 Requests Relief from Contruction Code non-destructive Exam Requirements for Repair/Replacement Activities During Second Inservice Insp Interval of Units 1 & 2,IAW Provisions of 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) ML20212A4351999-08-27027 August 1999 Discusses Investigation Rept OI-4-1999-009 Re Activites at South Texas Project.Oi Investigation Initiated in Response to Alleged Employment Discrimination Complaint. Allegation Not Substantiated.No Further Action Planned NOC-AE-000617, Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Program Performance Rept for 990101-990630,IAW 10CFR26.71(d)1999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Program Performance Rept for 990101-990630,IAW 10CFR26.71(d) ML20211J2511999-08-26026 August 1999 Discusses Proposed TS Change on Replacement SG Water Level Trip Setpoint for Plant,Units 1 & 2 NOC-AE-000585, Provides Notification That South Texas Project Has Completed Integrity Evaluation of Units 1 & 2 Reactor Coolant Pump Casings Required by Paragraph (D) of Code Case N-4811999-08-25025 August 1999 Provides Notification That South Texas Project Has Completed Integrity Evaluation of Units 1 & 2 Reactor Coolant Pump Casings Required by Paragraph (D) of Code Case N-481 ML20211F4421999-08-24024 August 1999 Forwards SE Authorizing Licensee 990513 Request for Relief RR-ENG-2-13,seeking Relief from ASME B&PV Code Section Xi,Exam Vessel shell-to-flange Welds for Second ISI Intervals ML20211F5031999-08-23023 August 1999 Forwards SE Authorizing Licensee 990315 Request for Relief RR-ENG-30,seeking Relief from ASME B&PV Code,Section Xi,Nde Requirements Applicable to Stp,Unit 2 SG Welds ML20212A4391999-08-17017 August 1999 Discusses Investigation Rept OI-4-1999-023 Re Activities at South Texas Project.Oi Investigation Initiated in Response to Alleged Employment Discrimination for Initiating Condition Report to Document Unauthorized Work Practices ML20210U1271999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-08 & 50-499/99-08 on 990517-21 & 0607-10.No Violations Noted.Corrective Action Program Was Reviewed ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20211B7881999-08-10010 August 1999 Transmits Summary of Two Meetings with Risk-Informed TS Task Force in Rockville,Md on 990514 & 0714 ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams NOC-AE-000603, Informs of Addition of Restriction to SRO License 42658, for KM Espinoza,Effective 990721,per 10CFR50.74.Encl Info Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6)1999-07-29029 July 1999 Informs of Addition of Restriction to SRO License 42658, for KM Espinoza,Effective 990721,per 10CFR50.74.Encl Info Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(a)(6) NOC-AE-000470, Forwards Amend 12 to STP Fire Hazards Analysis Rept. Summary of Changes Made Under Provision of 10CFR50.59 Also Encl1999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards Amend 12 to STP Fire Hazards Analysis Rept. Summary of Changes Made Under Provision of 10CFR50.59 Also Encl NOC-AE-000599, Forwards STP Unit 1,Cycle 9 Startup Testing Summary Rept. No New Licensing Commitments Contained in Ltr1999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards STP Unit 1,Cycle 9 Startup Testing Summary Rept. No New Licensing Commitments Contained in Ltr NOC-AE-000589, Forwards Rev to 1RE08 ISI Summary Repts for Repairs & Replacements & for Sys Pressure Tests,Corecting Date of End of Insp Interval Provided in Item 9 of from NIS-1 from 09/24/99 to 09/24/20001999-07-26026 July 1999 Forwards Rev to 1RE08 ISI Summary Repts for Repairs & Replacements & for Sys Pressure Tests,Corecting Date of End of Insp Interval Provided in Item 9 of from NIS-1 from 09/24/99 to 09/24/2000 ML20210F3851999-07-26026 July 1999 Forwards Exam Repts 50-498/99-301 & 50-499/99-301 on 990706- 15.Exam Included Evaluation of 9 Applicants for SO Licenses & 8 Applicants for RO Licenses 1999-09-09
[Table view] Category:NRC TO UTILITY
MONTHYEARML20062F8821990-11-15015 November 1990 Ack Receipt of 901017 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/90-28 & 50-499/90-28 IR 05000498/19900101990-11-0909 November 1990 Ack Receipt of 900711 & 1003 Ltrs Informing NRC of Corrective Measures for Weaknesses Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/90-10 & 50-499/90-10 ML20062F8911990-11-0707 November 1990 Advises of Postponement of Soviet Delegation Visit to Plant Site Due to Unavailability of Seats on Aeroflot. Representatives Will Try Again to Obtain Seats in 2 Wks.Nrc May Reschedule Visit to Plant If Representatives Successful ML20216J9651990-11-0606 November 1990 Concludes That Actions Proposed in Util Response Met Intent of Generic Ltr 88-17, Loss of Dhr ML20062E3841990-11-0606 November 1990 Advises That 900914 Proposed Rev to Exam Schedule for Class 1 Nozzles Complies W/Asme Section XI Code XI-1-86-74 ML20058E2941990-11-0202 November 1990 Forwards Summary of Staff Understanding of Current Status of Generic Safety Issues Which Remain Unimplemented IR 05000498/19900311990-11-0101 November 1990 Discusses Insp Repts 50-498/90-31 & 50-499/90-31 on 900912- 21 & Forwards Notice of Violation IR 05000498/19900051990-10-31031 October 1990 Ack Receipt of 901001 Request for Extension of Corrective Action Implementation Date for Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/90-05 & 50-499/90-05.Commitment to Implement Corrective Actions Prior to Aug 1991,acceptable ML20058A5941990-10-18018 October 1990 Requests Addl Info Re Review of Probability Safety Assessment of Facility ML20059M7001990-09-28028 September 1990 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/90-27 & 50-499/90-27 on 900813-17.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20059N7721990-09-24024 September 1990 Forwards Safety Evaluation Accepting Util First 10-yr Interval Inservice Insp Program Plan ML20059K9321990-09-18018 September 1990 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/90-28 & 50-499/90-28 on 900730- 0808 & Notice of Violation.Violation Re Mixed Bed Demineralizer of Particular Concern Because Potential for Inadvertent Reactivity Not Mitigated ML20059J9971990-09-13013 September 1990 Forwards Info Re Generic Fundamentals Exam Section of Operator Licensing Written Exam to Be Administered on 901010 IR 05000498/19890471990-08-31031 August 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/89-47 & 50-499/89-47.Review Will Be Documented in Insp Repts 50-498/90-30 & 50-499/90-30 ML20059F0921990-08-30030 August 1990 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Fire Protection Modeling in Probability Safety Assessment.Answers to Questions Will Form Basis for 900919 Meeting in Rockville,Md ML20059D5861990-08-27027 August 1990 Confirms 900830 Mgt Meeting in Region IV Ofc to Discuss Scenario Exercise Weaknesses Identified During Apr 1990 Emergency Exercise at Plant ML20056B3971990-08-20020 August 1990 Forwards Partially Withheld Insp Repts 50-498/90-22 & 50-499/90-22 on 900604-08 & Notice of Violation ML20056B3191990-08-17017 August 1990 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/90-24 & 50-499/90-24 on 900701-0801.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20056A7791990-08-0808 August 1990 Discusses Licensee Response to Generic Ltr 89-10, Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing & Surveillance. Justification for Differences in Program & Generic Ltr Should Be Incorporated Into Program Description ML20056A7751990-08-0707 August 1990 Forwards Request for Addl Info Based on Review of Probability Safety Assessment at Plant ML20056A7961990-08-0303 August 1990 Advises That Util Response to Generic Ltr 88-06 Re Implementation of Spds,Acceptable ML20056A7981990-08-0303 August 1990 Advises That 900122 Relief Requests Re Pump & Valve Inservice Test Plan Acceptable & That Stroke Time Criteria Need Not Be Documented in Plan Itself,If Included Elsewhere in Procedures.Any Revs to Plan Should Be Provided to NRC ML20055G8191990-07-19019 July 1990 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/90-23 & 50-499/90-23 on 900601-30.No Violations or Deviations Noted IR 05000498/19900011990-07-19019 July 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/90-01 & 50-499/90-01 ML20055G0771990-07-13013 July 1990 Advises That Most Portions of Rev 16 to Physical Security Plan Consistent W/Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p) & Acceptable. Portions Noted in Encl That Decrease Effectiveness of Plan Should Be Resubmitted.Encl Withheld (Ref 10CFR73.21) ML20055F5831990-07-10010 July 1990 Advises That 900601 Rev 10 to Safeguards Contingency Plan Consistent W/Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p) & Acceptable ML20055F7431990-07-0505 July 1990 Advises That Util 900216 Response to Bulletin 89-003, Potential Loss of Required Shutdown During Refueling Operations, Acceptable ML20059M8401990-06-13013 June 1990 Forwards NRC Performance Indicators for First Quarter 1990. W/O Encl ML20248H5811989-10-0505 October 1989 Forwards Summary of 891003 Meeting in Region IV Ofc Re Activities Authorized by Licenses NPF-76 & NPF-80 ML20248H2151989-10-0505 October 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-31 & 50-499/89-31 on 890814-25.No Violations or Deviations Noted IR 05000498/19890171989-09-29029 September 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/89-17 & 50-499/89-17 ML20248C6901989-09-28028 September 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-35 & 50-499/89-35 on 890814-18 & Notice of Violation ML20248C6101989-09-27027 September 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-33 & 50-499/89-33 on 890821-25.Violations Noted,But No Citations Will Be Issued, Per NRC Policy ML20248C6731989-09-26026 September 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-30 & 50-499/89-30 on 890801-31.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20247R3021989-09-22022 September 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-37 & 50-499/89-37 on 890911-15.Violations Noted.No Citation Issued Per Section V.A of NRC Enforcement Policy ML20248E6121989-09-21021 September 1989 Forwards Safety Evaluation Re Deletion of Dynamic Rod Drop Test,Static Rod Cluster Control Assembly (Rcca) Test & Rcca Below Bank Position Measurement Tests Based on Review of Util 890728 Submittal.Deletion Acceptable ML20248G9491989-09-21021 September 1989 Forwards Unexecuted Amend 6 to Indemnity Agreement B-108, Reflecting Increase in Primary Layer of Nuclear Energy Liability Insurance Provided by ANI & Maelu ML20247K2001989-09-12012 September 1989 Advises That Rev 1 to Licensee Licensed Operator Requalification Program Meets 10CFR50.59 Requirements & Acceptable.Revised Rule Stated in Generic Ltr 87-07 Offered as Alternative to Submitting Program for Review ML20247H5281989-09-12012 September 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-36 & 50-499/89-36 on 890821-25 & Notice of Violation ML20247D4521989-09-11011 September 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-25 & 50-499/89-25 on 890724-28 & 0807-11.No Violations or Deviations Noted. Independent Safety Engineering Group Appeared to Be Below Goal for Performing Direct Plant Observations ML20247B6891989-09-0101 September 1989 Forwards Summary of 890825 Meeting W/Util in Region IV Ofc Re Activities Authorized Under Licenses NPF-76 & NPF-80. Better Understanding of Util Operations,Refueling Outage & Mgt Programs Provided ML20246M9411989-08-31031 August 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-22 & 50-499/89-22 on 890710-14.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20247A5621989-08-30030 August 1989 Forwards Summary of Region Iv/Senior Util Executive Meeting on 890818 at Univ of Texas.Agenda & List of Attendees Encl ML20246E9721989-08-25025 August 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-26 & 50-499/89-26 on 890718-20.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20246A3271989-08-16016 August 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-28 & 50-499/89-28 on 890731-0804.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20245L5451989-08-15015 August 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-17 & 50-499/89-17 on 890601-30 & Notice of Violation ML20245H3801989-08-11011 August 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/89-10 & 50-499/89-10 ML20245J5211989-08-10010 August 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-15 & 50-499/89-15 on 890607-30 & Notice of Violation.Actions Taken Re Previous Insp Findings Examined ML20245K3541989-08-10010 August 1989 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/89-23 & 50-499/89-23 on 890701-31.No Violations Noted.Actions Taken Re Previous Insp Findings Also Examined IR 05000498/19890161989-08-0909 August 1989 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/89-16 & 50-499/89-16.Implementation of Corrective Actions Will Be Reviewed During Future Insp 1990-09-28
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20217K9341999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Util 990609 Relief Request RR-ENG-2-4 for Relief from ASME Code,Section XI, Nondestructive Exam Requirements Applicable to Stp,Units 1 & 2,reactor Vessel Closure Head Nuts ML20217K9091999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Util 990609 Relief Request RR-ENG-2-3 from ASME Code,Section Xi,Nondestructive Exam Requirements Applicable to South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2, Pressurizer Support Attachment Welds ML20217C3221999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-16 & 50-499/99-16 on 990808-0918.No Violations Noted.Insp Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations,Sound Engineering & Maint Practices & Careful Radiological Work Controls ML20212L1651999-09-30030 September 1999 Responds to STP Nuclear Operating Co 981012 & s Which Provided Update to TS Bases Pages B 3/4 8-14 Through B 3/4 8-17.NRC Staff Found Change Consistent with TS 3/4.8.2 DC Sources. Staff Found & Deleted Typographical Error ML20212J7141999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-15 & 50-499/99-15 on 990920-24 at South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.No Violations Noted.Insp Covered Requalification Training Program & Observation of Requalification Activities ML20212J0651999-09-27027 September 1999 Discusses Licensee 980330 Response to GL 97-06, Degradation of SG Internals. Concludes That Response to GL Provides Reasonable Assurance That Condition of SG Internals in Compliance with Current Licensing Bases for Facility ML20212F1791999-09-24024 September 1999 Discusses 990923 Meeting Conducted in Region IV Ofc Re Status of Activities to Support Confirmatory Order, ,modifying OL & to Introduce New Director,Safety Quality Concerns Program.List of Attendees Encl ML20212E9091999-09-23023 September 1999 Discusses GL 98-01, Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps, Supplement 1 & STP Nuclear Operating Co Response for STP Dtd 990629.Understands That at Least One Sys or Component Listed May Have Potential to Cause Transient ML20212F2111999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Review of SG 90-day Rept, South Texas Unit-2 Cycle 7 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria Rept, Submitted by Util on 990119 ML20212D9171999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That on 990818,NRC Completed Midcycle PPR of South Texas Project & Identified No Areas in Which Performance Warranted Insp Beyond Core Insp Program.Details of Insp Plan Through Mar 2000 & Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Encl ML20216F5471999-09-15015 September 1999 Discusses 990914 Meeting Conducted at Region Iv.Meeting Was Requested by Staff to Introduce New Management Organization to Region IV & to Discuss General Plant Performance & Mgt Challenges IR 05000498/19990121999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-12 & 50-499/99-12 on 990816-19.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Ncvs. Areas Examined During Insp Included Portions of Access Authorization & Physical Security Programs ML20211P8201999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards SE Authorizing 990224 Submittal of First 10-year Interval ISI Program Plan - Relief Request RR-ENG-24,from ASME Section XI Code,Table IWC-2500-1 ML20211P7671999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards SER Authorizing Licensee 990517 Alternative Proposed in Relief Request RR-ENG-2-8 to Code Case N-491-2 for Second 10-year Insp Interval of South Texas Project, Units 1 & 2,pursuant to 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) ML20211P7871999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Re First 10-yr Interval Inservice Insp Program Plan Request for Relief RR-ENG-31 IR 05000498/19990141999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-14 & 50-499/99-14 on 990627-0807.Apparent Violations Identified & Being Treated as Noncited Violations Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20212A4351999-08-27027 August 1999 Discusses Investigation Rept OI-4-1999-009 Re Activites at South Texas Project.Oi Investigation Initiated in Response to Alleged Employment Discrimination Complaint. Allegation Not Substantiated.No Further Action Planned ML20211J2511999-08-26026 August 1999 Discusses Proposed TS Change on Replacement SG Water Level Trip Setpoint for Plant,Units 1 & 2 ML20211F4421999-08-24024 August 1999 Forwards SE Authorizing Licensee 990513 Request for Relief RR-ENG-2-13,seeking Relief from ASME B&PV Code Section Xi,Exam Vessel shell-to-flange Welds for Second ISI Intervals ML20211F5031999-08-23023 August 1999 Forwards SE Authorizing Licensee 990315 Request for Relief RR-ENG-30,seeking Relief from ASME B&PV Code,Section Xi,Nde Requirements Applicable to Stp,Unit 2 SG Welds ML20212A4391999-08-17017 August 1999 Discusses Investigation Rept OI-4-1999-023 Re Activities at South Texas Project.Oi Investigation Initiated in Response to Alleged Employment Discrimination for Initiating Condition Report to Document Unauthorized Work Practices ML20210U1271999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-08 & 50-499/99-08 on 990517-21 & 0607-10.No Violations Noted.Corrective Action Program Was Reviewed ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20211B7881999-08-10010 August 1999 Transmits Summary of Two Meetings with Risk-Informed TS Task Force in Rockville,Md on 990514 & 0714 ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210F3851999-07-26026 July 1999 Forwards Exam Repts 50-498/99-301 & 50-499/99-301 on 990706- 15.Exam Included Evaluation of 9 Applicants for SO Licenses & 8 Applicants for RO Licenses ML20210D9011999-07-23023 July 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Re Inservice Testing Plan Request for Relief RR-5 Component Cooling Water & Safety Injection Sys Containment Isolation Check Valve Closure Test Frequency ML20210C2111999-07-21021 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-13 & 50-499/99-13 on 990516-0626.Two Severity Level IV Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20209H9231999-07-16016 July 1999 Discusses South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2 Updated Response to GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity. Staff Revised Info for Plant in Rvid & Being Released as Rvid Version 2 ML20207H6261999-07-0808 July 1999 Responds to Re 2nd 10 Yr Interval ISI Program Plan Request to Use ASME Section XI Code Case N-546, Alternative Requirements for Qualification of VT-2 Exam Personnel,Section Xi,Division 1.Forwards SE ML20195J6731999-06-17017 June 1999 Responds to Re Request for Relief from ASME Code, Section Xi,Requirement to Perform VT-1 Visual Exam on Accessible Surfaces of RPV Flange Inserts (Bushings). Safety Evaluation Encl ML20195F7561999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-11 & 50-499/99-11 on 990404-0515 at South Texas Project Electric Generating Station,Units 1 & 2.No Violations Were Identified ML20207H0031999-06-0909 June 1999 Discusses 990419 Meeting in Region IV Ofc Re South Texas Project EP Program Status,Including Initiatives in EP Program,Future Revs to EP & Dept Performance Indicators. Meeting Attendance List & Licensee Presentation Encl ML20195G3241999-06-0909 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Re Changes to Plant Emergency Plan Change Notice 18-2.No Violations of 10CFR50.54(q) Were Identified ML20207D7371999-05-28028 May 1999 Discusses Re Process for Reclassification of non- Risk Significant Components.Forwards Concerns & Cautions for Consideration Based on Limited Review of Reclassification Process Overview That Was Provided IR 05000498/19980151999-05-28028 May 1999 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-498/98-15 & 50-499/98-15.Corrective Actions Reviewed & Found to Be Responsive to Issues Raised ML20207E1961999-05-25025 May 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-09 & 50-499/99-09 on 990503-06.No Violations Noted.Primary Focus of Insp to Review Operational Status of Emergency Preparedness Program ML20207A8771999-05-25025 May 1999 Forwards RAI Re Licensee 960213 180-day Response to GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Plant,Units 1 & 2.Response Requested within 120 Days from Date of Ltr IR 05000498/19990061999-05-12012 May 1999 Submits Corrected First Page of Cover Ltr Re Insp Repts 50-498/99-06 & 50-499/99-06 Conducted on 990221-0403.Subj Line Was Corrected ML20206S3201999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards Corrected First Page of Cover Ltr,Which Forwarded Insp Repts 50-498/99-06 & 50-499/99-06,issued on 990505. Subj Line Indicated on NOV Was Incorrect ML20206N5481999-05-11011 May 1999 Informs That NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Reorganized Effective 990328.As Part of Reorganization,Div of Licensing Project Mgt Created.Ra Gramm Will Be Section Chief for South Texas Project.Organization Chart Encl ML20206J4321999-05-0707 May 1999 Informs That on 990407,NRC Administered Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam.Licensee Facility Did Not Participate in Exam,However,Copy of Master Exam with Answer Key Encl for Info.Without Encl ML20206J4211999-05-0606 May 1999 Ack Receipt of in Response to & Insp Repts 50-498/99-04 & 50-499/99-04,confirming Commitments as Stated in 990225 Exit Meeting ML20206H6201999-05-0505 May 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-06 & 50-499/99-06 on 990221- 0403.Three Violations of NRC Requirements Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violations Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20206H3811999-05-0505 May 1999 Responds to STP Nuclear Operating Co Which Provided Update to TS Bases Pages B 3/4 2-6.Revised TS Bases B 3/4 2-6 That NRC Staff Will Use to Update Copy of STP Bases Encl ML20206H2001999-05-0404 May 1999 Forwards Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR50.60, Acceptance Criteria for Fracture Prevention Measures for Lightwater Nuclear Power Reactors for Normal Operation ML20206B6091999-04-22022 April 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-10 & 50-499/99-10 on 990405-09.No Violations Noted ML20206B3281999-04-22022 April 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-498/99-07 & 50-499/99-07 on 990405- 09.Insp Focused on Radiological Controls in Place During Unit Refueling Outage.Violations Identified Involving Failure to Follow Radiation Work Permit Instructions ML20205Q8151999-04-16016 April 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Proposed Amends on Operator Action for small-break-LOCA,dtd 980728.Response Requested within 45 Days of Ltr Date ML20205P5821999-04-15015 April 1999 Advises That Version of Application & Affidavit Dtd 990127, Executed by Ha Sepp,Marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of AEA of 1954,as Amended 1999-09-09
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Houston Lighting & Power Company
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Houston, Texas 77001
Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspections conducted on February 11 through March 31 and
April 5 through May 2, 1968, at the South Texas Project, Unit 1 (STP-1), NRC
Inspection Report Nos. 50-498/88-11 and 50-498/88-24 During these inspections,
NRC personnel reviewed two events that were reported to the NRC and involved
theapparentfailuretosatisfyTechnicalSpecification(TS) requirements.
Following a review of the events, an enforcement conference was held on May 26,
1988, in the Region IV office in Arlington, Texas.
One event involved the operation of STP-1 in Mode 1 in what appeared to be a
condition outside TS Action Statement 3.7.1.6 b which requires that with two
less than the required four steam generator atmospheric steam relief valves
operable, at least three steam generator atmospheric reitef valves should be
restored to uperable status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. (These valves are norina11y
referred to as steam generator power-operated relief valves (PORVs).) Your
plant staff entered TS 3.0.3 for operational convenience to complete a
self-imposed surveillance requirement to satisfy a safety evaluation for
continued operation which addressed the operability status of the four steam
generator PORVs that had improper BUNA-N seal material installed in the
hydraulic actuators and hydraulic pumps.
Specifically, on April 24, 1988, when steam generator PORVs "A" and "0" were
inoperable, the plant operations staff entered TS 3.0.3, isolated steam
generator PORY "C" for 8 minutes and cycled the valve by remote manual
operation. The plant staff then restored steam generator PORY "C" to automatic
operation status and exited TS 3.0.3. Subsequen*.ly, the plant operations staff ,
again entered TS 3.0.3 isolated steam gen 6rator PORY "B" for 10 minutes and :
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cycled the valve by remote manual operation. The plant staff then restored l
!. steam generator PORY "B" to an automatic operation status and exited TS 3.0.3.
The circumstances involved with the testing of the steam generator PORVs did
not make the valves functionally inoperable. In the safety analysis, FSAR
Chapter 15, operation of the steam generator PORVs is assumed in accident I
analysis for mitigation of small break LOCA, feedwater line break, loss of
normal feedwater and loss of offsite power. These events require only manual
operation of the steam generator PORVs to mitigate the conditions in later ,
stages of the events. The TS surveillance requirements for the PORVs requires '
verification that all valves will open and close fully by operation of manual
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As a collateral matter, the plant operations staff thought that the testing ,
situation would require the declaration of valve inoperability. This may have :
been because of the wording of the TS Limiting Condition for Operation ,
associated with the steam generator PORVs. You are encouraged to further
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investigate this and to initiate a TS change, if appropriate. :
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1 Although in this instance there was no immediate concern for the safety of the
1 plant, the NRC considers this event significant,because of the failure of the
plant staff to understand the proper application of TS requirements to the .
operation of STP-1. The plant operations staff made a conscious decision to !
enter TS 3.0.3 to test the steam generator PORVs. The STP-1 bases explicitly ,
, prohibit the entry into TS 3.0.3 for operational convenience. Although the NRC r
does not believe that it would have been necessary to shut down the operation ,
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intend to take further action regarding this matter at this time because of
your identification and prompt reporting of this event, your prompt and
i extensive corrective actions ' described during the enforcement conference, and
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your performance in the area of adherence to TS requirements during the early l
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i The violation in the enclosed Notice of Violation addresses the other event
I discussed at the enforcement conference and involves the discovery by Houston ;
j lighting & Power Company on February 9,1988, that 7 of 12 feedwater flow :
transmitters were isolated. These feedflow transmitters were part of the '
, Excessive Cooldown Protection System and were required to be in operation by
TS 3.3.2 in Modes 1, 2, and 3. The feedflow transmitters had been isolated
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since April 1987 even though STP-1 had entered Mode 3 on November 22, 1987,
i and January 30 ana February 7,1988, and the facility had operated in that ;
q mode for several days on each occasion. The NRC considers this event :
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4 policy, significant violations of this type are normally classified at a
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- at the time of discovery (before initial criticality - Mode 2), the feedwater
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to register in the control room; therefore, the licensed operators could not L
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You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions !
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all or part of your required response to this violation. In your response, ,
you should document the specific actions taken and any additiont.1 actions you l
plan to prevent recurrence. After reviewing your response to this Notice, i
including your proposed corrective actions and the results of future ;
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inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement action is
necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
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In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," Part 2, ,
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosures l
will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room. !
The responses directed by this letter and the enclosed Notice are not subject i
to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required '
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. No.96-511.
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Houston Lighting & Power Company Newman & Holtzinger, P.C. l
ATTN: M. A. McBurnett, Manager ATTN: J. R. Newman, Esquire f
Operations Support Licensing 1615 L Street, N.W. !
P.O. Box 289 Washington, D.C. 20036 l
Wadsw,eth, Texas 77483 ,
Houston Lighting & Power Company Houston Lighting & Power Company
ATTN: Gerald E. Vaughn, Vice President ATTN: S. L. Rosen
Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 289
P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, Texas 77483
Wadsworth, Texas 77483
Houston Lighting & Power Company Houston Lighting & Power Company
ATTN: J. T. Westermeier, General Manager ATTN: R. W. Chewning, Chairman
South Texas Project Nuclear Safety Review Board
P.O. Box 289 P.O. box 289
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78403 San Antonio, Texas 78296
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