ML20151T774

Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/98-15 on 980712-0822.No Violations Noted.Conduct of Activities at Facility Was Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations & Sound Maint Activities

ML20151T774
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	09/04/1998
From:	Johnson W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Maynard O WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORP.
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ML20151T778	List: IR 05000482/1998015 ML20151T774
References
50-482-98-15, NUDOCS 9809100149
Download: ML20151T774 (4)

See also: IR 05000482/1998015

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Otto L. Maynard, President and

Chief Executive Officer

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

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' SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-482/98-15

Dear Mr. Maynard: i

' From July 12 through August 22,1998, a resident routine inspection was conducted at your

Wolf Creek Generating Station' reactor facility. The enclosed report presents the scope and - ,

results of that inspection.

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During the 6-week period covered by this inspection, your conduct of activities at Wolf Creek

facilities was generally characterized by safety-conscious operations and sound maintenance

activities. Most noteworthy were your staff's efforts relating to the identification and repair of a.

leak in the letdown system.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its

enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

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

with you.

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William D. Johnson, Chief

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Division of Reactor Projects

Docket No.: 50-482

License No.: NPF-42 4

Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report

50-482/98-15

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E-Mail report to Frank Talbot (FXT)

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