ML20248C653

Forwards Insp Rept 50-382/89-23 on 890801-31.Violations Noted.Enforcement Conference Scheduled for 891011 in Region IV Ofc to Discuss Violation,Reason for Occurrence & Corrective Actions

ML20248C653
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	09/27/1989
From:	Milhoan J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Dewease J LOUISIANA POWER & LIGHT CO.
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ML20248C657	List: IR 05000382/1989023 ML20248C653
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NUDOCS 8910030535
Download: ML20248C653 (3)

See also: IR 05000382/1989023

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In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-382/89-23 i

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Louisiana Power & Light Company

ATTN:' J. G. Dewcase, 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 August 1-31, 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. J. R. McGaha 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, and licensee event report followup. Within,

these areas, the inspection consisted of selective examination of procedures

and representative records, inter views with personnel, and observations by the

NRC inspectors. The inspection findings are documented in the enclosed

inspection report.

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

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apparent violation of NRC requirements. This apparent violation is discussed in

paragraph 4 of the enclosed inspection report and it involves the operation of .

a danger-tagged valve in violation of procedure requirements. This is the I

third instance this year where danger-tagged valves have been operated in

violation of procedural requirements. The two previous instances, which

occurred on January 31 and February 15, 1989, were cited as violations in '

inspection reports. Because of the similarity of these violations and in

accordance with Section V.B of the NRC's enforcement' policy, an enforcement

conference has been scheduled for October 11, 1989. in the NRC Region IV

office. This date was discussed with Mr. R. P. Barkhurst of your staff. At

this enforcement conference, we will discuss your understanding of this-

apparent violation, the reason for occurrence and your corrective actions. j

We will also want to discuss your evaluation of why LP&L's corrective actions  !

for the previous similar violations were not effective in preventing recurrence.

Following the enforcement conference, we plan a management meeting to discuss-

general topics including communications between the NRC and your staff.

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

identified inspectior, findings. The status of these items is identified.in

paragraph 7 of the enclosed repnrt.

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

discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

James L. Milhoan, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosure:

Appendix - NRC Inspection Report

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Louisiana Power & Light Company

ATTN: R. P. Barkhurst, Vice President

Nuclear Operations-

P.O. Box B

Killona, Louisiana 70066

Louisiana Power & Light Company

ATTN: J. R. McGaha, Jr., Plant Manager

P.O. Box B

Killona, Louisiana 70066

Louisiana Power & Light Company

ATTN: R. F. Burski, Manager, Nuclear

Safety & Regulatory Affairs

317 Baronne Street

P.O. Box 60340

New Orleans, Louisiana 70160

Louisiana Power & Light Company

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Licensing Support Supervisor

P.O. Box B

Killona, Louisiana 70066

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