ML20237C340

Notice of Violation from Insp on 871026.Violation Noted: Chemical Operations Boric Acid Mixing Activity Observed by NRC Inspector in Which Chemical Operator Not Following Procedure (1PCO13-PF-0001) as Written

ML20237C340
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	12/16/1987
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:
Shared Package
ML20237C337	List: IR 05000498/1987064 ML20237C335 ML20237C340
References
50-498-87-64, 50-499-87-64, NUDOCS 8712210263
Download: ML20237C340 (1)

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APPENDIX A NOTICE OF VIOLATION Houston Lighting & Power Company- Dockets: 50-498

. South Texas Project (STP) Units 1 & 2 50-499 Operating License: NPF-71 Construction Permit: CPPR-129 During an NRC inspection conducted on October 26, 1987, a violation of NRC requirements was identified. The violation involved failure to follow the approved station procedure for mixing of boric acid. In accordance with the

" General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Actions," 10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C (1987), the violation is listed below:

Failure To Follow The Approved Procedure For Performing Plant Operation STP Technical Specifications (TS), Section 6.0 (Administrative Controls),

Specification 6.8.1.a requires that written procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained for plant operations. Plant Procedure OPGP03-ZO-0004 implements the requirements of this TS.

Contrary to the above, a chemical operations boric acid mixing activity was observed by the NRC inspector in which the chemical operator was not following the procedure (IPCP13-PF-0001) as written, in that he was not performing all procedural steps. Additionally, the boric acid mixing procedure requires verification that the boric acid batching valve lineup checklist is in effect prior to mixing operations. No objective evidence was available that this lineup checklist had been performed and was in effect.

.This is a Severity Level IV violation. (Supplement I)(498/8764-01)

Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.201, Houston Lighting & Power Company is hereby required to submit to this office within 30 days of the date c f the letter transmitting this Notice, a written statement or explanation in reply, including for each violation: (1) the reason for the violation if admitted, (2) the corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps which will be taken to avoid further violations, and (4) the date when full compliance will be achieved. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response time.

J Dated at Arlington, Texas, this /g 4 day of A m g , 1987. j l

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