ML15026A152
| ML15026A152 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 07/26/1990 |
| From: | Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Eliason L NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. |
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| ML15026A154 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9008010139 | |
| Download: ML15026A152 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000263/1990015
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Docket No. 50-263
Northern States Power Company
ATTN:
Mr. L. R. Eliason
Vice President, Nuclear
Generation
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Mr. R. Hasse of this
office on June 25 through July 13, 1990 of activities at Monticello Nuclear
Power Plant authorized by NRC Operating License No. DPR-22 and to the
discussion of our findings with Mr. D. Antony and others of your staff at the
conclusion of the inspection.
The purpose of this inspection was to determine if design changes and
modifications were being conducted in accordance with programmatic and
regulatory requirements. The inspection consisted of a selective examination
of procedures and representative records, observations, and interviews with
personnel.
During this inspection, certain of your activities appeared to be in violation
of NRC requirements, as specified in the enclosed Notice. A written response
is required. We also request that you respond to the open item identified in
paragraph 2.a.(2) of the attached inspection report. Our general conclusions
resulting from the inspection indicated weaknesses in the areas of
10 CFR 50.59 evaluations, control of vendor supplied designs, and possibly
post-modification testing. Definite strengths were identified in the areas of
hardware procurement and control of temporary modifications.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a-copy of
this letter, the enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed
in the NRC Public Document Room.
The responses directed by this letter and the accompanying Notice are not
subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of-Management and Budget as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
Northern States Power Company
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
H. J. Miller, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosures:
2. Inspection Report No.
50-263/90015(DRS)
cc w/enclosures:
D. D. Antony, Plant Manager
DCD/DCB (RIDS)
Licensing Fee Management Branc.h
Resident Inspector, Monticello
Resident Inspector' Prairie Island
John W.
Ferman, Ph.D.,
Nuclear Engineer, MPCA
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