ML20195D071

Forwards Insp Rept 50-267/86-16 on 860506-0509.Violation Noted.Insp Conducted to Review Circumstances Re Exceeding Authorized Min Power Level of 35% Full Power

ML20195D071
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	05/23/1986
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Walker R PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
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NUDOCS 8606020086
Download: ML20195D071 (2)

See also: IR 05000267/1986016

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In Reply Refer To:

Docket: 50-267/86-16

Public Service Company of Colorado

ATTH: R. F. Walker, President

P. O. Box 840

Denver, Colorado 80201-0840

Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. R. E. Farrell of this office

during the period May 6-9, 1986, of activities authorized by NRC Operating

License DPR-34 for the Fort St. Vrain Generating Station, and to discussion of

our findings with you and other members of your staff at the conclusion of the

inspection.

This inspection was a special inspection conducted to review tne circumstances

and events which lead to the Fort St. Vrain Generating Station exceeding the

authorized maximum power level of 35% of full power.

Within this area, the inspection consisted of selective examination of

procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and

observations by the inspector. The inspection findings are documented in the

enclosed inspection report.

During this inspection it was found that certain of your activities may be in

violation of NRC requirements. Paragraph 2 of the enclosed inspection report -

provides details of this potential violation. In the enforcement conference

held in our office on May 9,1986, you provided your description of the

overpower occurrence and your corrective actions. We also discussed the

enforcement options available to the NRC during the enforcement conference.

We shall advise you by separate correspondence of our proposed action on the

potential violation.

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased

to discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

Original signed sy

J. E. GagHardo

8606020006 860523

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Enclosure:

Appendix - NRC Inspection Report

50-267/86-16

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J. W. Gahm, Manager, Nuclear

Production Division

Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Station

16805 WCR 191

Platteville, Colorado 80651

L. Singleton, Manager, Quality

Assurance Division

(same address)

Colorado Radiation Control Program Director

J. W. Gahm, Manager, Nuclear

Production Division

Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Station

16805 WCR 193

Platteville, Colorado 80651

L. Singleton, Manager, Quality

Assurance Division

(same address)

Colorado Radiation Control Program Director

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