ML20045E746
| ML20045E746 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 06/29/1993 |
| From: | Collins S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Horn G NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20045E747 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9307060009 | |
| Download: ML20045E746 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000298/1993020
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ATTH: Guy R. Horn, . Nuclear Power
Group Manager
P.O. Box 499
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-0499
Gentlemen:
SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT N0. 50-298/93-20 (NOTICE OF VIOLATION)
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. T. O. McKernon and the
personnel of this office identified in the enclosed report on May 24-28, 1993.'
The inspection included an assessment of the qualifications of individuals who
had applied for licenses to operate your Cooper Nuclear Station facility. At
the conclusion of the inspection, findings of significance were discussed ~with
those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report.
Areas examined during the inspection are identified in the report. Within
these areas, the inspection consisted of evaluation of license applicants by
the use of written examinations, dynamic simulations, selected job-related
tasks, and oral questioning in accordance with NUREG-1021, " Operator Licensing
Examiner Standards," Revision 6.
The results of.this inspection'are
documented on pages 1 and 2, in the enclosed report. . Based on thise results,
all of the applicants demonstrated adequate competency and have been issued
the appropriate licenses.
Based on the results of this inspection, certain licensed activi.iss appeared
to be in violation of NRC requirements, as specified in the enci
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Violation (Notice). The violation pertained to an inadequate procedure and is
of concern because it is indicative of weaknesses in the verification. and
validation process during procedural change activities.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions
specified in the enclosed Notice when preparina your response.
In your
response, you should document the specific ac..w ns taken and any additional-
actions you plan to prevent recurrence. After reviewing your response to this.
Notice, including your proposed corrective actions and the results of future
inspections, the NRC will determine whether further NRC enforcement action'is
necessary to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
In accordance with 10 CFR Part 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy
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The responses directed by this letter and the enclosed Notice are not subject
to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. No. 96.511.
Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased
to discuss them with you.
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Samuel J. C llins, Direct r
Division o Reactor Safety
Enclosures:
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Appendix A - Notice of Violation
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Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report
50-298/93-20
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Nebraska Public Power District
ATTN:
J. W. Dutton, Nuclear
Training Manager
P.O. Box 98
Brownville, Nebraska 68321
Nebraska Public Power District
ATTN:
Robert Creason, Operations
Training Supervisor
P.O. Box 98
Brownvi'lle, Nebraska 68321
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Nebraska Public Power District
ATTN:
G. D. Watson, General Counsel
P.O. Box 499
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-0499
Cooper Nuclear Station
ATTN: John M. Meacham, Site Manager
P.O. Box 98
Brownville, Nebraska 68321
Nebraska Department' of Environmental
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Randolph Wood, Director
P.L. Box 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922
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