ML20196G322
| ML20196G322 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Point Beach  |
| Issue date: | 11/30/1998 |
| From: | Creed J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Reddemann M WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20196G325 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-266-98-20, 50-301-98-20, NUDOCS 9812070308 | |
| Download: ML20196G322 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000266/1998020
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November 30, 1998
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Mr. M. Reddemann
Site Vice President
Point Beach Nuclear Plant
6610 Nuclear Road
Two Rivers, WI 54241
SUBJECT:
NRC POINT BEACH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE
INSPECTION REPORTS 50-266/98020(DRS); 50-301/98020(DRS)
Dear Mr. Reddemann:
On November 6,1998, the NRC completed an inspection of your Emergency Preparedness
biennial exercise at your Point Beach Nuclear Plant. The purpose of this inspection was to
evaluate the performance of your emergency response organization during the exercise. The
enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.
Areas examined within your emergency preparedness exercise performance are identified in
the report. Within those areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of
procedures and representative records, observation of performance, and interviews with your
staff. The objective of the inspection effort was to determine whether the Point Beach
Emergency Plan was adequate and plant personnel were capable of implementing the
Emergency Plan in accordance with NRC requirements. Based on the results of this
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inspection, no violations of NRC requirements were identified.
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Overall performance during the 1998 Emergency Preparedness exercise was acceptable, and
demonstrated that your emergency plan implementation activities met regulatory requirements.
The performance of the staffs in the Control Room Simulator, Operations Support Center and
Emergency Operations Facility contributed to safety by taking appropriate actions to mitigate
the simulated accident and protect the public. Performance of the shift crew in the simulator
was exceptionally effective. Your staff met the exercise objectives in an acceptable manner
while complying with Emergency Plan and regulatory requirements. Staff and management
effectively completed self-critiques.
During the exercise, an inappropriate decision was made to tie a non-safety related electrical
bus to a safety-related bus to maintain a unit in operation. We understand that the impropriety
of such an action was identified and discussed with your staff.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).
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Sincerely,
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ames R. Creed, Chief
Plant Support Branch 1
Docket Nos.: 50-266;50-301
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Inspection Reports 50-266/98020(DRS); 50-301/98020(DRS)
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R. Grigg, President and Chief
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M. Sellman, Chief Nuclear Officer
R. Mende, Plant Manager
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