ML20195E052
| ML20195E052 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 10/31/1988 |
| From: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Withers B WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORP. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20195E056 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8811070230 | |
| Download: ML20195E052 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000482/1988028
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In Reply Refer To:
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STN 50-482/88-28
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
ATTN:
Bart D. Withers
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 411
Burlington, Kansas 66839
Gentlemen:
This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. R. Wise and Dr. J. B. Nicholas of
this office during the period September 19-23, 1988, of activities authorized by
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NRC Operating License NPF-42 for the Wolf Creek Generating Station, and to'the
discussion of our findings with Mr. J. A. Bailey and other members of your staff
at the conclusion of the inspection on September 23, 1988.
Areas examined during the inspection included the chemistry / radiochemistry
program and water chemistry confirmatory measurements. Within these areas, the
inspection consisted of selective examination of procedures and representative
records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the NRC inspectors. The
inspection findings are documented in the enclosed inspection report.
During this inspection, it was found that certain of your activities were in
violation of NRC requirements.
Consequently, you are required to respond to
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this violation, in writing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.201
of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations.
Your response should be based on the specifics contained in the Notice of
Violation enclosed with this 1ctter.
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We are also concerned over the numerous problems identified with the
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postaccident sampling system (PASS). These concerns are discussed in
paragraph 6 of the enclosed inspection report. We are carticularly concerned
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with the oxygen analyzer problems and leaks in the gaseous sample system.
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Accordingly, you are requested to respond in writing, within 30 days,
describing your immediate actions to correct the identified problems, along
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with your planned long-term maintenance program to ensure that the PASS is
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maintained in a proper state of readiness.
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by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
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Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to
discuss them with you.
Sincerely.
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L J. Callan
L. J. Callan, Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosures:
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Appendix A - Notice of Violation
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Appendix B - NRC Inspection Report
50-482/88-28
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Attachment 1 - Analytical Measurements
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Attachment 2 - Water Chemistry Confirmatory Measurements Results
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Attachment 3 - Criteria for Comparing Water Chemistry Analytical
Measurements
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Attachment 4 - Radiological Confirmatory Measurements Results
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Attachment 5 - Criteria for Comparing Radiological Analytical Measurements
cc w/ enclosures:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
ATTN: Otto Maynard, Manager
of Licensing
P.O. Box 411
Burlington, Kansas 66839
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Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
ATTN:
Gary Boyer, Plant Manager
P.O. Box 411
Burlington, Kansas 66839
Kansas Corporation Commission
ATTN:
Robert D. Elliott, Chief Engineer
Fourth Floor, Occking State Office Building
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1571
Kansas Radiation Control Program Director
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