IR 05000263/2002005
| ML030790265 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 03/18/2003 |
| From: | Burgess B NRC/RGN-III/DRP/RPB2 |
| To: | Denise Wilson Nuclear Management Co |
| References | |
| IR-02-005 | |
| Download: ML030790265 (7) | |
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March 18, 2003
SUBJECT:
MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT DRS INPUT TO INTEGRATED REPORT 50-263/02-05 ADDENDUM
Dear Mr. Wilson:
On September 30, 2002, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an integrated inspection at your Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. The inspection report No. 50-263/02-05 was issued on October 25, 2002. However, due to an error, one inspectable area was not appropriately documented. The enclosed addendum documents the additional inspection results not originally documented in the report. These additional inspection results were discussed on March 13, 2003, with Mr. Kevin Jepsen of your staff.
This inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected records and interviewed personnel specifically relating to the public radiation safety performance indicator. The inspection activity was conducted by a regional radiation protection inspector over the period of August 19 through 23, 2002.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the NRC has issued two Orders (dated February 25, 2002, and January 7, 2003) and several threat advisories to licensees of commercial power reactors to strengthen licensee capabilities, improve readiness, and enhance access authorization. The NRC also issued Temporary Instruction 2515/148 on August 28, 2002, that provided guidance to inspectors to audit and inspect licensee implementation of the interim compensatory measures (ICMs) required by the February 25th Order. Phase 1 of TI 2515/148 was completed at all commercial nuclear power plants during 2002, and the remaining inspections are scheduled for completion in 2003. Additionally, table-top security drills were conducted at several licensees to evaluate the impact of expanded adversary characteristics and ICMs on licensee protection and mitigative strategies.
Information gained and discrepancies identified during the audits and drills were reviewed and dispositioned by the Office of Nuclear Safety and Incident Response. For 2003, the NRC will continue to monitor overall safeguards and security controls, conduct inspections, and perform force-on-force exercises at selected power plants. Should threat conditions change, the NRC may issue additional Orders, advisories, and temporary instructions to ensure adequate safety is being maintained at all commercial power reactors.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRCs "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Bruce L. Burgess, Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-263 License No. DPR-22 Enclosure:
Inspection Report 50-263/02-05 Addendum cc w/encl:
J. Purkis, Plant Manager R. Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Nuclear Asset Manager Site Licensing Manager Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Health J. Silberg, Esquire Shaw, Pittman, Potts, and Trowbridge R. Nelson, President Minnesota Environmental Control Citizens Association (MECCA)
Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency D. Gruber, Auditor/Treasurer Wright County Government Center Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Commerce P. Marker, Office of Attorney General
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000263-02-05 Addendum; Nuclear Management Company, LLC; on 07/01-09/30/2002,
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. Routine Baseline Inspection Report.
This report addendum covers a period of baseline inspection from August 19 to 23 2002. The inspection was conducted by a regional radiation protection inspector. No findings of significance were identified. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green,
White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, "Significance Determination Process" (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be "Green" or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.
A.
Inspection Findings
Cornerstone: Public Radiation Safety
None
REPORT DETAILS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
Cornerstone: Public Radiation Safety
.1 Public Radiation Safety Performance Indicator Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspector reviewed the licensees assessment of its performance indicator (PI) for public radiation safety to determine if indicator related data was adequately assessed and reported. Since no reportable elements were identified by the licensee for the last four quarters, the inspector reviewed the licensees data with the 2001 Radioactive Effluent Release Report and additionally, the inspector discussed items of operational significance to the effluent control program with the program staff, to verify that there were no occurrences concerning the public radiation safety cornerstone.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
40A6 Meetings
.1 Technical Debrief
A technical debrief was held by telephone with Mr. Kevin Jepsen on March 13, 2003.
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee M. Holmes, Chemistry and Environmental Superintendent K. Jepsen, Radiation Protection Manager LIST OF
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
2001 Radioactive Effluent Release Report; May 15, 2002
Abnormal-Release Calculations Week #52 of 2001; December 4, 2001