ML20247D452

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

ML20247D452
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	09/11/1989
From:	Milhoan J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Vaughn G HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO.
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ML20247D457	List: IR 05000498/1989025 ML20247D452
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See also: IR 05000498/1989025

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,This refers toithe inspection conducted by Mr. W. M.' McNeil1 of this office.

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'during the periods July 24-28,and.~ August;7-11, 1989, o.f activities authorized

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by NRC Operating Licenses NPF-76 and NFF-80<for the South Texas Project, Units l'

c' and 2, and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. R. W. Chewni_ng-and other.

members of your staff at the conclusion:of the inspection.

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.'Areasexaminedduringtheinspectionincludedactiononpreviouslyidentifid

inspection findings and self-assessment capability. Within these areas :the

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, inspection consisted of selective examination of procedures.and representative -

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inspection findings are documented in the enclosed. inspection. report. .

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1 Within the scope of the inspection, no violations or deviations were

identified.

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During this inspection, it was noted that'your Independent-Safety Engineering

Group,(ISEG) appeared to.be significantly below its goal of performing direct

plant observations and was' limited in its development of detailed

recommendations. We request that you review the details of this report

carefully and inform us of what actions you may take to resolve the concerns-

-identified.

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

discuss them with you.

Sincerely.

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James L. Mil oan, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

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