ML20155D127

Forwards Insp Repts 50-282/98-19 & 50-306/98-19 on 981013-16.No Violations Noted.Areas Examined During Insp Included Radiological Environ Monitoring Program

ML20155D127
Person / Time
Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	10/29/1998
From:	Shear G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Wadley M NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
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ML20155D129	List: IR 05000282/1998019 ML20155D127
References
50-282-98-19, NUDOCS 9811030121
Download: ML20155D127 (2)

See also: IR 05000282/1998019

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October 29, 1998

Mr. M. Wadley

President, Nuclear Generation

Northern States Power Company

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN 55401 l

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SUBJECT: NRC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION REPORTS 50-202/98019(DRS);

50-306/98019(DRS)

Dear Mr. Wadley:

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On October 16,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Prairie Island Nuclear

Generating Plant. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection. The inspection )

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examined activities conducted under your license related to radiation safety and to compliance

with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of jour license.

Areas examined during the inspection included the radiological environmental monitoring

program (REMP), implementation of the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM), plant water

chemistry, liquid effluent pathways, radiological controls within the plant, and self-assessment

and audit activities. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of i

procedures and representative records, observations of work activities in progress, and ,

interviews with personnel. No violations of NRC requirements were identified. I

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Overall, the chemistry and REMP programs were well implemented. The REMP data indicated

that there was no discernable impact on the environs from plant operations. The quality

assurance of the chemistry laboratory was effective, as intercomparison results demonstrated

excellent analytical capabilities. Plant water quality for the primary and secondary systems  ;

remained excellent and hideout return studies indicated minimal steam generator fouling. The l

audits and self-assessments identified areas for improvement and your staff followed up issues

for proper resolution. During this inspection, we noted that the ODCM did not list environmental

detection limits which were consistent with NRC guidance or industry standards, and that a

description of a recently identified effluent pathway was not included in the ODCM. Your staff

indicated that the ODCM would be changed to correct these items. We will follow up on the

ODCM revision during a future inspection.

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

- enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Docu nent Room.

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.

Sincerely,

original /s/ Gary L. Shear

Gary L. Shear, Chief

Plant Support Branch 2

Docket Nos.: 50-282; 50-306

License Nos.: DPR-42; DPR-60

Enclosure:- Inspection Reports 50-282/98019(DRS); 50-306/98019(DRS) ,

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State Liaison Officer, State of Minnesota

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